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The Liberal, 17 Oct 1940, p. 4

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PAGE FOUR When you want to treat the Children or Mother and Dad to a trip. .. send them by Highway Cruiser tor a happy and carefree journey TICKETS AND INFORMATION AT A. HISLOP, Tel. 177 eutectic-tines It; pays to use Liberal Classified . iuAdsn. HISTORY OF BE (C(iltl'llJLllUl Ivy Miss M. H. Connor. formerly of Richmond Hill, now in Bermuda) Ilerniula is lll‘rt mentioned on . ii.t;:‘.rat.ng one of the world's 21 irarest bmks “Legatio Bahylonica", publi=hcd in Spain in 1511. Its acâ€" ‘t::al d‘scovei'y and naming of the ‘I:laiids are shrouded in mystery. Well known to early Spanish naviâ€" gators Beimuda was chartered as ,the northern mark of the storied l Plate Fleet. and many a Spanish tteasure galleon was wrecked on the coral reefs off shore. Colonization began in 1600 when ljir George Soniets, on a voyage from England to Virginia, was shipwreckâ€" ed. He built two small crafts of lBermuda red cedar and continued I his voyage to Jamestown, dying the following year when he returned for a cargo of wild begs to take back to .the starving Virginia colonists. These are some interesting events in four centuries Bermuda history: 1515 Oviedo, Spanish historian, visited the islands. 1543 date of mysterious gram. carved on Spanish Smith’s parish. 1611 Shakespeare’s “The Tempest" with scenes laid in Bermuda, first performed, at court of James 1. 1612 Arrival of governor Moore with first group of settlers. 16115 The Bermuda Co. incorporat- ed in London by Royal charter. 16’0 First Parliament met in St. Peter's church, Bermuda toâ€"day, has the oldest democratic form of g0v- ernment in the world, excepting the House of Commons in London. 163-3 Josiah Forster, first gover- nor, under Oliver Cromwell arrived the commonwealth was recognized after much reluctance and delay. 1684 Abrogation of the Bermuda Company’s Charter by James II. 1711 Bermuda expedition to Turks and CaicOs Islands defeated the Spaniards and gave Bermuda con- trol of valuable salt industry. 1776 100 barrels of gunpowder stolen from the magazine in St. crypto- rock, y Wk This New WAn sAviuas PLEDGE has been mailed to you For each monthly deduction of 54 you receive a certificate tor 55 SB II II I! II n $20 " " 525 S40 " " 55° SIGN UP FOR THE DURATIGN ' in Canada’s Army of 2,000,000 Regular War-Savers ‘ Be one of the first to enlist. You will be receiving your official enlistment blankâ€"the new War Savings Pledge. Use it to instruct your bank to make purchases of War Savings Certificates for you every month â€"- automa- tically. Your bank looks after everything for youâ€"sends your money to Ottawa each month, and the Certificates are mailed direct to the registered holder. There is no charge for this service. Here is an effective way to serveâ€"and a sure way to save. And remember, too, you are not giving your money, but lending it, and at a good profit to yourself: a full 25% in 755 years! So watch the mail for this new official War Savings Pledge. When it arrives, use it to Help Smash Hitler. Additional Pledges are avail- able at your bank or from your local War Savings Com- mittee. Sign up now! “You Serve by Saving” Invest Regularly in War Savings Certificates THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO RMUDA (.It' :‘j.re :iy .~e\'erai highly placed liLl‘mt‘. .. and sent to George l his 72‘s H1\‘(..l tiozini'y Fort-est \Yi‘. ' u e Uzi. i1. pried a turring a turning :point in the \Yar of Independence. (trigira: letter asking for the pow- dr. wi'itltii and signed by \Vashing- ton h'nwel’ is or. exhibition at the Bermuda Historical Society. 175'? City of Hamilton was incor- porated. 1S1?) Hamilton became the seat of Government. St. George having been previously the seat of Government. 1904 Slavery was abolished. 1943 Co'nage of Bermuda changed from Spanish currency to pOundS. shillings and pence of Great Britain. 1?”.2 Blcckade running to confed- erate ports began, bringing 3 years of fabulous wealth to St. George’s. 19013 Fiist ocean yacht race to Beninuda from Gravesend Bay, N.Y.. for trophy presented by Sir Thomas Lipton. 1020 Visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. 1932 Bermuda railway commenced operations. 19:37 New York, Bermuda Air Ser- vice was inaugurated by Imperial Airways. ST. GEORGE’S PARISH St. Peter’s Parish church is very ancient with a 3 decker pulpit and memorial tablets of Governors and citizens. In 1918 a brass pulpit desk was preserted to the church by parishioners and the Altar Cross by Lieutenant Colonel J. C. Dalton at Christmas 1907. The Altar Desk by children of the Sunday SchOOl in 1901, Miss Mary Liglit‘bourne being Superintendent. Altar Candlesticks given as a thankâ€"offering by the Rector of the parish for return of 2 sons from the war. The Font is very old of English Ironstone. Tradition has it that the parishioners orce rejected the Font because it was ornamented with the Cross. In later years it was reâ€" stored. The Chancel chairs, age unknown, but evidently very great. One with a miter for Bishop‘s chair. ‘The mos-t artistic of the many tablets is that erected to the mem- ory of Governor Wm. Campbell who died of fever December 1796, a few days after his arrival. The sculptor was. John Bacort, a prominent mem- ber of the Royal Academy. Bacon was buried in Westminster Abbey. Mrs. Campbell, on her return to England, became governess to the Prince of W'ale’s 'children. ‘The Com- munion set dates back to Charles I 1625-26. and a larger Chalice name Frances Garthom figure of Britannia \Vm. III 1697-98. Other ancient books etc. came from very early times, gifts and memorials. The celebration of tercentenary of the establishment of Parliamentary institutions in Bermuda in 1920. To the old church at the second ringing of the bell and so like their fore- fathers 8-00 years ago the Legislatâ€" ive Houses of Bermuda met on Sunâ€" day, August 1st. 1020, in St. Peter’s Parish church to render thanks to God for His mercies and guidance for years to come. This memorable service. in accordance with earliest and best traditions of our Colonial . V t ‘ t" shut the Bl‘ll.sh out of I309-‘ ‘Scpt. 21st. when thtir daughter Ber-‘ . I erate in our efforts toward a worthy History, the recognition of the dutyl of Divine Service should ever be established amongst us. The Procession. first Sword. State carried by Mr. M. E. Cooper, Doorkeeper, Swordâ€"bearer; then His Majesty‘s Representative General Sir James Wilcocks, Governor and Comâ€" mander-in-Chief in and over Ber- mudas alias Somer's Islands; then the silver oar of Bermuda. the em- blem of Admiralty Jurisdiction car- ried by Mr. Edmund Gray (the sil-_ ver oar was given in 1701 by Gover- nor Bennett); then the members of the Executive and Legislative Coun- cils, and lastly His Honour, the Speaker, Sir Thomas Wadson and members of the Hoase of Assembly. The Rector of St. Peters, St. George, Rev. Canon Tucker, met the Governor at the church door and con- ducted him to the Governor’s pew. the legislators and Governor having taken their places. the sword-bearer handed the sword to the Rector who placed it upon the Altar. The ser- vice began with the Old Hundred and consisted of shortened evensong with sermon by the Rector and c0ncluded with this Hymn “New thank we all our God " ST. JOHN‘S cnt'RCii. Oak Ridge&, Rev. E. W. G. Worrall, Rector Sunday. October ‘20 10.30 andâ€"Sunday School. 11.10 a.niâ€"Spieial Children's Ser- vice and Rally Day. Preacher, Mr. E. Y. Jolley. Parents and child- rcn cordially invited. A Turkey Supper St. John‘s or. \Verirtesday. 13th. Particulars later. w a t ili be held November of i tha Marian. became the bride of‘ ' Andrew Gordon Ingram of Maple. son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ingram. 'with 14 present. .Q., ' TII L'RS i r ‘ i ‘ i - ~ DAY, OCTOBER 17th, 1940. WEDDING l INGRAM-THOMPSON The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles' Thcmpi’n of Weston was the scene of a pretty Wedding on Satin-dept Tall standards of gladioli decorated the living room. Rev. A. M. Part- ridge Of Beaverton officiated and the wedding music was played by! Mrs. C. Miller, sister of the groom.‘ The bride, given in marriage by her" father. looked lovely in a gown of1 white silk crepe ankle length with full sleeves and a shoulder length: veil of silk net with halo of orange blossoms and carried butterfly roses, Miss Margaret Cotlb, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid in an ankle length gown of robin egg blue taffâ€" eta with Royal blue velvet trimm-l ings and small net hat with blue violets and carried bettertime roses. Mr. Charles Ingram was his brothâ€", er’s best man. After the ceremony a buffet supper was served, the bride‘s mother receiving in a gown“ of Royal blue crepe with a corsagel of roses. The groom’s mother alsol received gowned in navy sheer with white accessories and corsage of roses. For their wedding trip to North Bay and other points the'bridc wore a rust wool dress, tweed coat and brown accessories. The happy couple will reside in Maple. EOGELEf Edlgeley Red Cross Auxiliary held their annual meeting at their club rooms on Wednesday, October 9th Officers for the coming year were elected. President, Miss Ella Whitmoure; 1st Vice-Pres, Mrs. Ted Needham; 2nd Vice-Pres, Mrs. R. Stuart;; Secretary, Mrs. Geo. Rowntree; Treasurer, Mrs. H. Mordlen; Press Correspondent, Mrs. W. Watson; Sewing Committee, Mrs. A. Peeler and' Mrs. G. Keffer; Eu- chre Committee, Mr. A. Peeler, con- venor, Mrs. A. Peeler, Mr. Wm. Watson, Mrs. Wm. Watson. Plans- were made to hold the Eu- ch-res in the Hall every other Wed- nesday night commencing October 23 at. 8 p.m. Standard Time, and sew- ing in the club rooms the alternate, 5 dozen for $1.00. night and in the afternoon the weekl of the Euchre. All the ladies of the cotnmunity We ask all tc. co-op- are welcome. cause. Articles made by Edgeley Red Classified Advs. THIS‘I‘S THE DAY OF ADVERTISINGâ€"-MAKE THE MOST OF IT 1{,.\]1,5._1qcr lines or less. :5 cents for first insertion and 15 cents tor each subsequent insertion. each insertion. ‘ Over 5 lines 5 cents ~er line tr ii CHARGED 7 cams PER LINE. P ex ‘ FOR SALE l TEN FIGS, 6 weeks old, Mulholland Farm, Bathurst and Wilson Ave. ONEâ€"TEA}? OLD HENS, about 40 Rocks and Leghorns. Apply Durey, Avenue Road, Richvale. BOY‘S BROWN SUIT, check, good as new, coat. shorts and breeches, size 6-7. Apply Liberal Office. RABBITS, old and‘ young, will sell in lots or singly. Apply N. W. Mc- Ivor, 148 Richmond St., Richmond Hill. NUMBER LEGLI'IO‘RN YEARLING HlENrS, good laying strain. H. R. Mortson, Gormley, phone Stouffville 4013. QUEBEC HEAITER, air circulating, almost new; also Oak heater. Mrs. G. Price, 110 Richmond Street, Richâ€" mond Hill. 100 NEW HAMPSHIRE pullets, 6 months old. Laying. J. L. Stewart, corner Bathurst St. and Wilson Ave. York Mills. 180 ROCK PUlLLlETS, just l about of children, to assist with general WANTED DELIVERY BOY with bicycle want- ed. Apply Adanac Store, Langstaff. PIGS WANTED, ‘80 to 100 lbs. Ap- ply S. Stephens, Roselawn Farms, Richmond Hill. GENERAlL MiAID, plain cocking. Phone Hudson 1253, 62 Glencairn Avenue, Toronto. ’ 50 OR 100 ACRES wanted to rent with fair buildings and good land. Apply Liberal Office. GIRL FOR HOUSEWORK in Tor- onto, experience unnecessary, $16.00 monthly. Apply Box 672, Liberai Office. WANTED TO RENT 7 ROOMED HOUSE with modern conveniences. Alpply Box 110 Lib- eral Office. EXPERIENCED FARM ‘ HAND would like position around 15th of October, good tractor man and truck driver. Apply Liberal Office. A RELIABLE GIRlL or woman, fond ready to lay. All] good and healthY- housework and plain cooking in a AipIply Michael Obelnycki, Kozak ,Rd., modern conveniently equipped home. Richmond Hill. PURE BRED young Yorkshire boars Wembley Road Toronto out or will exchange for suckers. L. C. Burton. Carrville R(l., Stop 23 Yonge St. Phone Maple 764. IMPERIAL OIL G. & B. OIL BURN- ER complete with Quebec Heater, in use 3 months, reasonable. Apply 26 Mill Street, Richmond Hill. FIVE PIGS 6 weeks old; 1 York- shire hog,l1 year; 1 grey Percheron mare, 7 years; 1 Clyde gelding, 2 years; 1 Holstein bull, 7 months. C. E. VValkington, phone King 42r3. DARWIN TU'LIP BULBS, mixed. good colours, some separate colours. Please order early. Also Latham, Viking and Co- lumbia Raspberry Canes. N. J. Smellie. Thornhill, phone 42J. TO RENT Cross since organizing October 5th, APARTMENT, Apply T, H. Trench, 1939: 24 pillow cases, 48 T binders. 18 pair pyjamas, 45 abdominal bind- ers; 80 sling bandages, 4‘0 pneumonia jackets, 4 hot water bottle covers, 11 hospital gowns, 16 Surgical gowns and caps, 38 ice bag covers, 148 pair. socks, 24 scarves, 1‘0 plain helmets, 15 pair wristlets, 12 sweaters, 26 pair half mitts, 1 Balaclava helmet, 1 pair baby boottees, 1 pair rifle mitts. Richmond Hill. FURNISHED BEDROOM to rent, comfortable and very warm. Apply ‘Liberal Office. 5 ROOMED HOUSE, No. 27 Rose- view Avenue. Possession November Ist, 19-10. Apply No. 6 Centre St. East, Richmond Hill. .. .3 Oak FRAtME COTTAGE, rooms, Man-V from here were among the floors first; off Yonge north side exhibitors at Wocdbridge Fair Monday with 16 entries made by Mrs. Win. Watson. She won 13 prizes, 4 firsts, 5 seconds and 4 thirds in the baking, fruit and knitt- ing classes. ‘Mr. Tom Catteral of Bradford vis- ited with Bill Watson and attended the Fair on Monday Mr. Alf Bagg and‘ Sons won sev- eral prizes in cattle and horses at the Fair. Mr. J. Greenwood and son showed 3 horses, winning 2 firsts and a second prize. No Hunting Signs ' ‘SUITABLE FOR POST- ING IN OPEN PHEA- ‘SANT SEASON MAY BE SECURED AT The Liberal Telephone 9 - perennials. RICHMOND HILL . ' NE TINSMI'DHIN G FURNACES â€" PLUMBING HEATING Septic Tanks Installed Pumps Barn & Stable Equipment 74 Yonge Street Richmond Hill Phone 92-3 0" Yongehurst Road, $12.50 per month. E. B. Sharpless, 46 Jedburgh Road, Toronto, phone Hu. 6701. TO SUB-LET November Ist to May Ist desirable winter residence, cen- tral location on Yonge St., Rich- mond Hill, 7 rooms, fire place, furn- ace, jacketâ€"heater, bath. Surround- ing country ideal for winter sports. Apply Box 51, The Liberal, Rich- mond Hill. MISCELLANEOUS HOUSES Raised and Moved. Phone Thornhill 73. t1 ROOM AND BOARD to be had in ‘comfortable home with all conveni- ences, good meals. Apply Box .12, Liberal Office. WELL DIGGING. Suitable locations secured by devining. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. Frank York, Maple RR. ‘2. ALL KINDS FURNITURE repairs, upholstering. cabinet work, wood carving. Estimates given. N. G VanDyke. 33 Hunt Avenue. ALL KINDS OF GARDENING done, hedges trimmed, sodding, planting trees and shrubs. Apply Aubrey Nichols. Elg‘in Mills, phone Richmond Hill 44121. TYPING Typing done by the students of the Commercial class Of the High School at a reasonable charge. Pro- ceeds to he added to the dictaphone fund. With lllr re delimitns stil' to eom‘ the Brampton \\".' ("unifies Fund now >IiII‘Jl\ at more than $22.00“. 'I‘ e objective wa, 315.0%”. Ail ’ - ' til-rs were published It: - t\\'ti Brampton weekly papers. Reply stating experience and refer- ences to Mrs. F. G. Paterson, 84 FARM STOCK WANTED Live stock, Grain, Hay, Straw, Alf- alfa and Clo'yer Seed accepted in trade on De Laval Milkers, Milk Coolers, Electric Refrigerators, Ranges, Washers and Radios. All leading makes. Write or phone WA.- 4501, B. R. Leech, owner of Leech- wood Farm, President of Toronto Radio and Sports, Ltd., 241 Yonge St., Toronto. . WANTED' DEAD HORSES & CATTLE For free pick-up in your locality call Thos. Allison, Richmond HiH 7 Roy Hollinshead, King 24-r-4 Bert Ireland, Maple 2937 We pay phone charges GORDON YOUNG Ltd. Toronto Adelaide 3636 SCOTTIE DOG found on Sunday at Centre and Elizabeth. Owner may have same by paying expenses. 24 Arnold Street. Sale Register THURSDAY, OCT. 24â€"Auction sale of farm stock, implements, f0wl, hay and furniture, belonging to Russell Ellas, rear lot 69, concession 1 King. Sale at 1 o'clock D.S.T. Terms cash. F. N. Smith, auctioneer. T. A. Ham- ei‘, clerk. SATURDAY, OCT. 26â€"Auction sale of farm implements and household furniture the property of Thomas Read, Victoria Square, West half Lot 26, Con. 4, Markham Township. Terms cash. Sale at 1 p.m. A. S. Pannier, Auctioneer. R.&G. (Reconditioned and Guaranteed) Used Cars $400.00 1935 FORD V-8 DeLUXE COUPEâ€" Thoroughly reconditioned. $290.00 1935 CHEVROLET PICKL‘P TRUCK Good condition. 7 $60.00 1928 FORD TUDOR “l i Littleâ€"Brothe rs FORD AND MERCURY SALES AND SERVICE PHONE 174 iRICHMOND HILL L ;

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