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Next Sunday evening the Y.P.U. will meet at the usual hour of 7.30, the program in charge of Miss Mabel Caseley. The topic is to be taken by Mrs. J. Paul. All the folk of the community are invited to these meetings. Be sure to look for Gordon Mortâ€" son’s advertisement in this issue. Next Wednesday evening, Novem- ber 27th, the J.F.A. and J.W.I. are holding another mixed party of crok- inole, euchre and dancing. Ladies please provide lunch, gentlemen the silver. Come and bring your friends. Please keep the date December 15 in mind for a White Gift Service in the SundaSJ School in which the whole community are invited to help if they care to, not just the children. Last week we noticed the death of Mr. J. Snider of Downsview in our papers. Mr. Snider had been in poor health for some time, and had lived to a fair age. He leaves to mourn his passing a large family of which Mr. Snider of our community is a member. Our sympathy gues out to them in their time of trouble. Mr. Harold Chadwick of the 5th line is in the General Hospital hav- ing had an operation last Friday ev- ening. We wish him a speedy re- covery. All those who know Mr. R. L. Shiver and know what a horse lover he is, will be sorry to hear that he lost his prize winning team last Deepest sympathy of the commun- ity is extended to Mr. and Mrs. F. Roberts of Unionville in the loss of their son last week. We are waiting to hear the glad neWS of a complete recovery of Mr. Young of Buttonville. M‘any folk are constantly asking about him and feel very sorry for him and his im- mediate relatives who wait patiently for a turn for the better. On Tuesday evening the commit- tee in charge of the Ayrshire Ban- quet met at the home of Mrs. M. Jarvis to make plans for same, which is being held in the Community Hall on December 2nd. On Monday evening the Sunday School held its annual meeting in connection with the Christmas en- tertainment. It was decided to have an evening as usual in the Commun- ity Hall on Tuesday evening, Decemâ€" ber 24th. The entertainment com- mittee consists of the following peoâ€" ple, Mrs. Ratcliffe, Mz's. McCag'ue, Miss Margaret Avison, Miss Mabel Sanderson, Mr. FraSer Gee and Mr. Alvin Caseley. Mr. Norman Martin and his sister have gone to their home in Prince Edward Island for a month’s holi- day. Mrs. John Snider also accom- panied them. We wish them a happy time. With Every Fifity Cent Purchase We Give a Ticket and the Musical Lamp Will Go to the Winner of :1 Lucky Draw at Christmas GORDON MORTSON Victoria Square VOL. LXII. Win a Musical Lamp PHONE MO. 2172 VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES NOW PLAYINGâ€"Thurs... Fri.. Sat.. November 21 - 22 Margaret Sullivan - Jas. Stewart - Robt. Young in THE COMMUNITY'S CLEARING HOUSE-â€" THE LIBERAL WANT ADS WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 27 - 28 “ ANDY HARDY MEETS A DEB " “ GOLDEN GLOVES " MONDAY & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - 26 GEORGE BRENT - VIRGINIA BRUCE in “ THE MAN WHO TALKED TOO MUCH ” i ALSO â€" JANE WITHERS - KENT TAYLOR in “ GIRL FROM AVENUE A ” CO SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY â€" CARTOON AND DRUMS 0F FU-MANCHU DID I SAY THAT? HEAR YOUR OWN VOICE IN QUIZ NTESTANTS SELECTED FROM AUDIENCE WIN A PRIZE “ THE MORTAL STORM ” _. AND â€" JUDY CANOVA - ALAN MOBRAY in “ SCATTERBRAIN ” CAPITOL THEATRE ON THE STAGE FRIDAY AT 8.30 300 Seats All Evening 25c. W.C.T.U. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES In the Provincial W.C.T.U. Scien- tific Temperance Contest Tom Mc- Leod of Richmond Hill Public School was awarded first prize for Refer ence Book and Billy Calder of Rich- vale Public School received a special prize for his poster. The presentation of prizes will be made in Richmond Hill United Church Sunday School on Sunday, November 24th at 10.15 a.m. A cor- dial invitation is extended to all inâ€" terested to be present. The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Mission Circle will be held on Friday evening, November 22 at the home or Mrs. Wm. Trussell at 8 pm. The topic will be the synopsis of the study book taken by Mrs. Paul. All the ladies of the community are» asked to attend. Those who have no way of going are kindly asked to meet at the cor- ner at a quarter to eight and a way will be provided for them. The Auxiliary of the W.M.S. will hold its regular monthly meeting next; Wednesday, November 27th, at 2 o’clock. The ladies of the church are cordially invited to attend. About fifteen members from the W.M.S. met with Brown’s Corners Society last Wednesday. A most in- teresting program had been prepar- ed by the Brown’s Corners Society. Mrs. Newnham of Markham gave a very interesting and awakening ad'- dress on Women’s Responsibilities in these trying times. A very humor- ous and interesting- reading was given by Mrs. English and Mrs. Hamilton of Markham contributes} two lovely solos. After the close of the meeting a social half hour was spent and refreshments served by Brown's Corners Society. BUNKER-WHITE â€" At Richmond Hill on November 16th, 1940, by Rev. C. W. Follett, Beatrice E. White of Richmond Hill to William E. Bunker of Toronto. Mr. J. McCulley, headmaster Pick- ering College, Newmarket, will be the guest speaker at the Lions Club meeting tonight. Members of North Toronto Club and Toronto Zone Council will attend. ‘ Last Wednesday evening Mrs. Frank Nichols and Mrs. Ratcliffe acâ€" companied by Mr., Mrs. and Mabel Sanderson attended the Goodwood Fowl Supper where food was served abundantly, and a good program fol- lowed. Congratulations- are in order for Vandorf for the way they pre- sented their play as part of the proâ€" gram. We are pleased to hear Mrs. Walâ€" tev Ridley is improving favourably after her operation. She is a pa- tient at the Lockwood Clinic. MARRIED GOULD-HENDERSON -â€" At Rich- mond Hill on November 9th. 1940, by Rev. C. W. Follett, Thomasina Henderson of Markham Township to John Gould of Oak Ridges. week. Only real animal lovers can realizze the loss this will be to Mr. Stiver not to mention the financial end of it. LIONS CLUB TONIGHT Yonge at Castlefield $4? next Saturday in Richmond Hill. Nickles, Dimes, Quarters, they all mount up to make a fund to carry on the Troop and other activities. We don’t often ask for public support, but this is one time we do. The Troop is growingâ€"new equipment is re- quired. Certain plans for commun- ity work need funds to be carried on. Don’t forget, the Boy Scouts are expected to serve â€" they are not just an ordinary club. Good times among themselves â€" certainly â€"but the key note‘ is Loyaltyâ€"to God, King and Country, and serviCe for others. “In Essentials. Unity;_In Non-essentials, Liberty; In All Things, Charity” Not even sleepingâ€"called to glad awakening In Heaven’s endless day; Not still and movelessâ€"mstepped from earth’s rough places To walk the King’s highway. No, not forgetfulâ€"keeping fond re- membranes: Of dear ones left awhile; And looking gladly to the bright re- union With hand clasp and with smile. VAUGHAN TWP. RED CROSS The annual meeting of Vaughan Township Red Cross will be held in the Township Hall, Vellore on Wed- nesday evening, November 27th, at 8 pm. Standard Time. Come and bring your friends. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. O-bsequies were held from the fam- ily residence on Monday afternoon with public service in St. Phillip’s Anglican Church, Rev. F. Herman officiating. The large attendance of friends present and numerous floral tributes expressed the popularity of the young man. Public School was dismissed so the scholars could at- tend the funeral. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rob- erts, his brothers Murray and Kenâ€" neth and sisters Marjory, Phyllis, Jean and baby sister Joyce Ann. The pallbearers were fellow work- ers at the gravel pit, Jess Cook, Geo. Hoover, Bruce Pellatt, Wilber Hopkins, Telford Rennie and Ken Mc- Kinnon. Interment was made in St. Phillip’s Anglican Cemetery. “Not deadâ€"Oh no! But borne beyond the shadows, Into the full clear light; Forever done with mist and cloud and tempest, Where all is calm and bright. The Fox Patrol took a big stride in the Patrol Competition and have moved from last up to second place. No marks are being recorded in this report. We will see how they all stand after the next meeting. Six small barrels are now ready and will be placed in prominent places in the village. These barrels are for the collection of metal paper. Citizens will assist by making use of them for this purpose. Grim tragedy o'er-shadowed Un- ionville and Markham Township last Friday when Harold (Buster) Rob- erts, fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts was fatally burned following an explosion in a shack at the gravel pit where he was working with his father. The young man entered the shack at the pit to get a can of alcohol anti- freeze from a large barrel, an ex- plosion occurred and he ran from the flaming building to where his father and the other men were work- ing. He was rushed to the Toronto East General Hespital where every possible aid was given but his burns were to serious even for the best that medical science could perform. “Buster” died early Saturday morn- ingi‘and his passing cast a gloom over the entire district. The Liberal joins with the people of the com- munity in extending sincerest Sym- pathy to parents and members of the family in their great loss. Unionville Yoth Fatally Burned by Alcohol Explosion RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER let, 1940. District Mourns Tragic Passing of Harold “Buster” Roberts BIG DOINGS ~â€"~ An Apple Day Boy Scout News Bernice Paxton, c0nvener of the committee for Christmas Boxes to ex-pupils on active service, reports that ten boxes have been sent to the following: Dick Patrick, Donald Graham, Roy Russel, Clare Paxton, Leslie Hull, Sidney Hunt, D. M. Coates, Jim Butler, Alfred Elliot, Jim Ley. The committee would wel- come the names of any other boys who will not be home for Christmas. Last week Fifth Form sent four boxes to Canadian boys in Bill Carr’s unit in England who, accord- ing to a letter: from Bill, were not in receipt of boxes from Canada. to the Schomberg district Where he farmed until 1905 when he moved to Richmond Hill where he lived on Richmond Street for twenty years. A few years ago he sold his Richmond Hill property and had lived at Rich- vale ever since. A Presbyterian in religion, in recent years he attended Richvale United Church. The fun- eral service was in charge of Mr. Gillies of Thornhill and the pallbear- ers were ‘Oharles Allison, Oliver Allison, William Thompson, William Robinson, T. A. Lamon, Halbert Rob- inson. Interment followed in Rich- mond Hill cemetery. He is survived by his widow and one son George T. Allison of Richvale, two sisters Mrs. McCormaok and Mrs. Dales of Alliston, and three brothers C. E. Allison of Goderich, Oliver Allison of Collingwood and Joseph Allison of St. Catharines. On Wednesday afternoon the en- terprising Fifth held a Tea Dance to defray the expense of the above béxes. The committee for salvaging news- papers, magazines, labels of Crisco, Red Rose Tea and Coffee, and Chipso ask that these be saved for the boys collecting for the High School. Last Friday evening a farewell party was held for Murray Cunningâ€" ham by the Class of '41 and present- ed him with a set of Military Brushes. The banquet is being provided by the Vellore Junior Institute and will be served at 7 o’clock standard time. The funeral of the late George P. Allison who passed away Sunday, November 17th was held Tuesday af- ternoon from Wright & Taylor fun- eral parlors and was largely attend- ed by friends and relatives. In his 82nd year the late Mr. Allison was born at Elders Mills, Vaughan Town- ship, the son of the late Oliver Alli- son. He farmed for some years in Tecumseh .Township and later moved The Lit. Society would like the full‘address of the following: Lloyd Hawkes, George Hawkes, Bill Camp- bell, Bill Pollard, David Merrick, Farley Mowat, Gilbert Whittamore, Eric Wilson. If you could help please send the address to the High School. The girls have begun knitting with wool supplied by» the local Red Cross, under the supervision of Miss Smith. Dunkirk Evacuee To Address Junior We understand from Agricultural Representative W. M. Cockburn, that he has secured as speaker, Sergt. P. F. Nagel of the staff of the New- market Training Centre who will give some of his own experiences in the retreat in France and the evacuation of Dunkirk. Sergt. Nagel before his discharge from the Imperial Army following Dunkirk, had served four- teen years with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Two days after arrival in Canada, he donned the Canadian Uniform. One of the most popular banquets of the year with York County Jun- ior Farmers has been the one held in connection with the Home Plow- ing Competition when the results are announced and prizes awarded. In the twenty years of this ban- quet’s history, it is doubtful if a speaker has discussed a subject 0f greater interest to young and old than at the 1940 function to be held in the Vellore Hall on Tuesday of next week, November 26th. High School Notes LATE GEORGE P. ALLISON Farmers’ Banquet OBITUARY Teston and Hope Red Cress unit No. 6 will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Thomas Wednesday, November 27th. Members are requested to come early for quilting. The 10311! anniversary of St. Ste- phen's Anglican Church will be held on December 8th in the morning and evening. Dr. John Francks of Trina ity Anglican Church will be guest speaker at the evening service. On Sunday, November 17th, the Presbyterian Guild worshipped with the congregation and W.M.S. of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. At the service the following members of the Guild were installed by Rev. C. H. Bowman: President, George Snider; lst Vice-Pres., Campbell Snider; 2nd Vice-Pres., Audrey 'MacNaughton; Secretary, Aileen Allen; Asst. See, James Witherspoon, Treasurer, Stanâ€" ley McNeil; Worship Convener, Jean Constable; Service Convenor, Mary McNeil; Literary Convener, Dorothy McDonald; Fellowship Convener, Jean MoDonald. FOWL SUPPER CANCELLED The Fowl Supper to have been held by Richvale Red Cross on Fri- day, November 22nd has been can- celled. Messrs. Wm. Hoiles, Stan Petalas, Harold Kirby and Doc Gordon re- turned home Sunday lfrom a very successful hunting trip at Stoney Lake. Rev. In'kster, a former minister of Knox Presbyterian Church of Toronâ€" to. was the guest speaker. On Thursâ€" day evening, Nov. 2151; the Guild will be entertained by the W.M.S. at St. Paul’s Church. Congratulations to Wm. Woods who was also very successful on his hunting trip, returning home Sunday with a large ten point buck. There wa_s a good attendance at the parade of Orangemen, War Vet- erans and Firemen held at St. Ste- phen’s Anglican Church Sunday afâ€" ternoon. A solo “In Flanders Fields” was sung by Mr. Edmunds of Richmond Hill. POET AND ENTERTAINER AT AFTERNOON TEA Edna Jacques of Toronto, poet and entertainer and author of “My Kit- chen Window” will give an After- noon on Wednesday, November 27th, at 3 o’clock in the United Church Sunday School Room under the aus- pices of the WA. Mrs. Jacques is called Poet Laureate of the Home and is highly recommended. Come to hear her. Everybody welcome. The Y.P.U. met in the 8.8. room Monday evening. The scripture was read by Margaret Gale and a book review on the “Mortal Storm” was given by Beryl Le Grice. An ad- dress on the topic “The World of Today” was giVen by Doris Cook. About thirty members of the Y.P.U. spent an enjoyable evening roller skating at the Strathcona in Toronto Tuesday evening. About 250 attended the Women’s Institute annual “At Home” in the Community Hall Thursday, Novem- ber 14th. Music was supplied.‘hy Max Boag's Orchestra with Ernie Evans as floor manager. Lunch was served by the ladies during inter- mission. ‘WMQMOQQOQOQQQOOMWW MAPLE mums)lemu\\\\\m\\\\w The annual meeting of District No. 6 (Markhamâ€"Whitchurch) will be held on Wednesday. November 27th at 2 p.m. in the Township Hall, Un- ionville. The annual concert of the Rich- mond Hill Public School will be pre- sented in the High School gymnas- ium Thursday and Friday evenings, December 5th and 6th. The feature will be the operetta “Taffy Ann”, presented by the pupils of the senior rooms, also presentations by junior rooms entitled, “Owl Song”, “Duck Song", “Circus Ponies” and “Bobby’s Christmas”. Sixty per cent of the net proceeds go to the Public School War Fund. It is hoped that every milk pro- ducer in this district will attend thi annual meeting where all mattem pertaining to marketing milk will be discussed. Several members of the Toronto Board will be present. This meeting will officially nomin- ate one person to the Toronto Board and appoint ten delegates to the To- ronto annual meeting, as well as con- duct the annual business of our 10- cal association. R. E. Perkins is president of the Association and F. D. Gee is secretary. Talking PICTURES Qne of the most exciting flying pictures ever made! Added Shorts Masonic Hall Richmond Hill Monday, Nov. 25th Adults 250. “ WINGS IN THE DARK ” SINGLE COPIES 5:. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Myrna Loy - Cary Grant in DISTRICT NO. 6 MILK PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCERT DECEMBER 5TH AND 6TH 8 pm. D.S.T. Children 15c. No. 21.