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‘PAGE EIGHT Séwre Yours Early and Avoid the Usual last Minute Rush 1941 MOTOR VEHICLE PERMITS AND DRIVERS’ lICENSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE No. Toronto, Nov. 18, I940. A SPECIAL REQUEST TO MOTORIST$:--When driving along the highways these increasingly cold days and nights, give our Soldier Boys a ride. There has been no increase in the fees for permits and licenses. The fees charged in Ontario are still lower than in any other province of Canada or in the neighbouring states. Ontario’s highway system is the largest in the Dominion, and for the very reasonable fees, indicated above, a great highway system comprising over 20,000 miles is maintained and made available 50 the motorists of Ontario and visitors from other parts of America. The revenue collected from motorists by way of registration and license fees and the gasoline tax has made possible the construc- tion and maintenance of this great system of highways. For the convenience of motorists, permits and licenses are issued through the oflices of 189 agents located throughout the Province. Table of comparison of fees in Ontario and two neighbouring provinces and states for three popular makes of passenger cars: vuwW ONTARIO $ 2.00 10.00 QUEBEC $17.80 22.00 21.30 The regular meeting of the W.M.S. of Central United Church was held at the parsonage Thursday, Novem- ber 14th, the president, Mrs. Wm. Young, presiding. The members greatly appreciated the visit of the District Pres., Mrs. Patterson, of Agincourt, who led the devotional service. The report of the, treasurer was not as encouraging as one could wish and all members were urged to give as liberally as possible so that lLhe allocation might be reached by the end of the year. Plans were made for the election of officers at the December meeting. The Travelling Basket in charge of Mrs. Reesor and Mill Miller, was to be filled with Christmas things for this meeting. The second chapter of the study book was presented by Mrs. Sabis- ton. It was the story of Angola in Africa and gave the life and work of Dr. (hm-i9 and Dr. John Tucker, at present head of Currie Institute. Sicily is subject to malaria, earth- quakes, volcanic eruptions, and the Sirocco, a hot dry wind. MANITOBA IIEW YORK MICHIGAN $14.00 $12.00 $ 8.40 16.50 15.00 10.50 16.50 14.50 10.15 LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO UN IONVILLE T. .B. MCQUESTEN, Minister of Highways. Everyone in this neighborhood is hoping for the speedy recovery of William Young who was injured on Tuesday of last week while working at Newmarket Military Camp. Mr. Young was working at a door and stoopin‘g over when a 2”x6" scantling 16 feet long fell from above striking him on the back of the head. He received a compound fracture of the skull. A brain specialist operated on him that evening and reported that he would not have lived the night if there had been no operation. At the time of writing he is still in a semi-conscious condition and hope is held for his recovery. Mr. R. L. Stiver has lost his beau- tiful team of dappled gray Perch- eron horses with asteria. They were both stricken at the same time. This team is well known as they have been prize winners at both Mark- ham and Richmond Hill fairs. Keep in mind the Red Cross Eu- chre and Dance at Unionville Hall on Friday, November 29th. The final platoon of hunters, Mr. N. Burr, Mr. Nelson Boyington, Mr. Russel Boyington, Mr. Roy BOying- ton and Mr. Hector Patterson have returned. They report a very suc- cessful hunting trip. BUTTON V ILLE To all the parents of the children attending the 'lhornhill Public school a cordial invitation was extended last week to come and see their chil- dren at work in the classrooms. Al- though as many parents did not take this opportunity as was expected, thosevwho did pay a visit report a very interesting time and they truth- fully say that the young ones do have a very busy day of it with the right amount ofurecreation added to make their days most cheerful. These young folk are putting a lot of hard work into little skits, songs, etc. which will no doubt be seen and heard by many of us at the Xmas season and I’m sure we will all be looking forward to it. Have you heard it mentioned that the bush country situated near Pick- erel Landing is now minus several of its lovely roaming animals? You have, well here‘s the reason: The Thornhill hunters just arrived home with no less than 9 deer captured and we congratulate them, for from all reports the number being bagged by most parties is considerably less this year than previous years. So for the next few days if you see anyone going around with a wild look in their eye, you can immedi- ately accuse them of having just in- dulged in a heavy meal of juicy ven- ison. In the absence of Elmer Godfrey, who‘ is joining the army, Gordon Weeden will take over the leadership of the Wolf Cubs. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. F. Roberts of Unionville extend to them their heartfelt sympathy in the loss of their eldest son, Harold, who received fatal burns when his clothing caught fire on Friday last while he was pouring alcohol in a shed at a quarry operated by his father, just north of Ringwood. During the past week Miss Edith Davies, bride-to-be, was entertained at two lovely showers when she was the recipient of many useful gifts. The one shower was held at the home of Mrs. Wesley Thompson, a member of the girls' class and was in the form of a kitchen shower. Then on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Weldrick Miss Davies received r'nany useful articles at a miscellaneous shower. On both oc- casions delightful lunches were serv- ed and a happy evening was enjoyed by all. Rev. Burche, Moderator for the Thornhill Circuit, officiated at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday af- ternoon and declared the pulpit vac- ant. For a few Sundays to come numerous ministers will preach for a call. ‘Miss M. Kirby and Mrs. Elson visited with their mother in Ivy on Sunday. Mrs. Montgomery of Boston who has been spending a number of weeks with Mrs. Burn of Colborne Street, is returning to her home on Friday. A number of couples were delight- fully entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burn on Friday evening last after which they all departed for the Red Cross dance. We are pleased to report that Miss Beatrice Wade who recently under- went a nasal operation is now back at her job and feeling fine. Mr. fiugh Grant of Orillia spent last weekâ€"end visiting at the home of Mrs. Johns. Would Subdivide Thomhill Park With a view of some day develop- ing some public project on the vill- age athletic field, Thornhill ratepay- ers would sell a portion of the 10; acre park for building lots to raise the necessary funds. Since the, village purchased the propertv two years ago, the park has only been used for softball. It is_ now proposed to erect a skating arena at some future date. Construction of an arena would run into several thousands of dollars. it was learned. and since the village tax revenue only realizes $1500 an- nually, this amount being used to defray the expense of sidewalk and road maintenance. the proposed plan of selling a section of the property appears to be the only solution to such an undertaking. A motion was passed, thereby ap- pointing the village trustees as a. committee to secure information on the selling of property and to pre- pare a by-law on Nomination Day, Jan. 6th, 1941. Another motion was passed there- by empowering the trustees to ex- pend $200 annually for park im- provement. The regular monthly meeting of the WA. of the United Church was held last week at the home of Mrs. James Fisher. 7 Mr. and Mrs. R. Sommerville vis- ited with Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan of Aurora on Sunday. A quiet marriage was solemnized at the Rectory, Thomhill, on Satur- Thornhill District News THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 215t, 1940. day evening, November 16th, when Marguerite Isabel, youngest daughâ€" ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Barlow of Langstaff was united in marriage to Harold Edwin Neuns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neuns of Gormley. The bride was attended by her sis- ter, Miss Nora-h Barlow, of Quebec City. Mr. William Fisher of Thorn- hill was best man. After a short hcneymoon the happy couple will re- side in Mimico. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H. Colclough. The fourth annual Fair in connec- tion with Trinity Church will be held in Lawrence Memorial Hall on Saturday, November 30th from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be on sale Home- made baking, novelties, white ele- phant booth, , aprons, handkerchiefs, candy, Christmas cards, fish pond. Afternoon Tea will be served. There will also be a special supper served from 5.30 to 7 p.m. Carpet balls will be played in the basement. Come and patronize the efforts of the w0~ men in this their annual sale f0 work. Red CrOSS Notes A very successful dance was given by the Thornhill Branch of the Red Cross in Lawrence Memorial Hall last Friday evening. Music was sup- plied by Max Boag’s Orchestra and decorations of balloons and Chinese lanterns were very effective. Mr. Percy Bone made the draws and the lucky ticket prize, a silver relish dis-h, went to Mr. A. Fraser. The bou- quet of flowers donated by Mr. Bone to Mrs. J. A. Pearson. Silence ‘Cof- fee maker donated by Mrs. E. Rusâ€" sell was won by Mr. Clayton Scott. The permanent wave donated by Mrs. Blackburn was won by Mrs. Walker Barrett. The committee in charge wish to thank all those who assisted in any way to make the dance a suc- cess. This Branch cleared $60 from the sale of scrap metal which was re- cently collected in their district. THORNHILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, Nov. 24th 2.30 p.m.â€"’Preacher, Rev. W. E. Smyth, B.A., formerly of Fort St. John, BEC. DANCE AT VELLORE The Vellore Junior Institute and’ Junior Farmers will hold a dance in Vellore Hall on Friday, Novem- ber 22nd. (Late of London, Eng.) Rad-i0 and Concert Artistes Will give lessons in Singing and Elocution Children a. Specialty Studio, 126 Yonge Street (Mrs. Fred Mason) ELSA BROCK BINKLEY The cheerful chap who is so anxious to assist you is your Local Agentâ€"be sure to ask him to help you plan your next trip MOLLIE BROCK A. HISLOP, Phone 177 and