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Water-front Explodes. and Mrs. Ross Nichols Has Narrow Escape Said to be caused by an accumuâ€" lation of lime an explosion took place 'in the water-front of the kitchen stove in the home of Mr. and Mrs. ‘Ross Nichols. Mrs. Nichole was standing by the stove preparing a meal when the explosion took place and was struck ‘by flying pieces of the stove and coal. She was forâ€" tunate in receiving only a few bruises and the men were in the house to cope with the danger of fire. The accident should be a warn~ ing to all other house’holdel's- of the danger involved: and the need of periodical checkâ€"up. ' Rolph Perkins Suffers Serious Ralph Perkins Suffers Serious Eye Injury \Mr. Ralph Perkins was the victim of an unusual accident last week when attending the fire at Walter Craig’s at Buttonville. ~Mr.«¥enkins had the misfortune to be struck in the face with the full force of the stream of water from the fire hose. Under ninety pounds pressure and at close range the stream. hit Mr. Pel’kins in the eye causing serious injury. He has been confined to his home ever since and is under the care of a specialist. It is not yet definitely known whether or not 'he will lose the sight of one eye. “’9 join with the people of the com~ munity in the hOpe that Rolph may soon be out again fully recovered. The Y.P.U. met at the usual hour on Sunday evening. The missionary convene», Miss Marion Boynton, was in charge of the program. The scripture was read (by Miss Vera Boynton, a reading was given by ’Mrs. J. Paul, and Miss Domihy Oil” ver sang a solo. The topic “Apostle of Outposts” was taken by Miss Marion Smith. The minutes ofhtlie executive meeting were read by Miss Shirley Sanderson. It was decided ‘during the business period to have a skating party on Wednesday ev~ ening, January 15 at Unionville rink. Next Sunday’s prOgram will be in charge of Mr. Haroli Klinck. citiâ€" Zenship con'venor, and‘ his group. Ev- eryone in the community is invited to attend. Tho Caseley family and Mr, Earl Empringham motored t0 Bl‘ad‘ford on Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Mor- ris (nee Ruth Caseley). M;- Morris is home on leave and reports are he is looking fine after a few months of army life. Mr. and Mrs» Geo. Dennis cele- brated their 25th wedding anaiVersâ€" my on Sun-day, January 12th. Mrs. Dennis not being in Very good health and Mr. Dennis in bed, they were not able to have a big celebration, but Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stone; of Ed‘geley were there for tea, Mrs. Stong being a niece. We are vevy sorry .Mr. and Mrs. Dennis have been sick so long and have had so much suffering, but we are sure it is the wish of the community that We Are sorry to hear Mr. Charles Stansbm-y is in bed these days with the “flu”. VOL. LXII. PHONE M0. 2172 JOHN GARFIELD - FRANCIS FARMER . PAT 0 “ FLOWING GOLD ” f ALSO M GRACE MACDONALD - ROBT. PAGE in “ DANCING ON A DIME ” MONDAY & TUESDAY. JANUARY 20 - 21 HENRY FONDA - JEAN TIERNEY - JACKIE COOPER in “ THE RETURN OF FRANK JAMES ” ’â€" ALSO - VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES THE COMMUNITY’S CLEARING HOUSEâ€"~ THE LIBERAL WANT ADS WEDNESDAY 8d THURSDAY. JANUARY 22 - 23 PAT O’BRIEN - GALE PAGE in “ KNUTE ROCKNE ” All American â€"~â€" ALSO -â€"â€"â€"-â€" ROSEMARY LANE - GEO. REEVES in FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 - 18 n ‘ m .un' ROSEMARY LANE - GEO. REEV’t “ ALWAYS A BRIDE ”' CAPITOL THEATRE E 'V‘AAI . “ Y0UTfi“WILL BE'EE'RVED ” 300 Seats All Evening 25c. JANE xVIngRg in E Reeve Jam-es Rennie sounded Ithe keynote of economy at the opening ‘ ‘ . 'meeting stating that he would like hem 0" that date m V‘Ctona Square do see municipal taxation lowered as church with en afternoon seeswn for a help to they3 engaged in Agricu1_ the Children _m' the 0011.111111th Han' ‘ture. Deputy-Reeve Hooper took a The Conventwn execmwe_ are wm' similar View and expressed the hon? defing if the £9“? pdth Schools some reduction might be possible. Where some 0f the Sunday schonl An expected drop in expenditure for SChOIarS attend could arrange to have relief and hospitalization might make a Ihale holiday thai day and let the such a reduction possible. nlvnlrlrnxn g‘n tn the 'h'au- Whether A vacnlnlimi wan: massed authoriz- scholars attend could arrange to have a half holiday that dlay and let the childrren go to the hall. Whether members of our Sunday School or not they would all be welcome. Afâ€" ter all this is Markham Township convention, not, just Victoria Square United Church comrention. So come one and all. Remember January 22nd, that is Mr. Harold Mortson's sale. We are all sorry that Haroldv’s health calls for a change in his occupation. We will miss hoth Mr. and Mrs. Mort- son in- our community. They have always hadl an open house, one might say, for any social activity which calledl for a large number. Our wish is a fine day for the sale, good prices and lots of friends and good health in their new home in Richâ€" mond Hill. The older memfbers of’ the commun- ity were saddened last Saturday to hear of the death of Mrs. George Brown of Gormley, a life long mem- ber of our church, but owing to ill health has not (been alble to attend church for a number of years. Last Tuesday evening Was- the occasion of the J.F.A. and J.W.I. banquet. The supper itself was splendid. Miss Ruby Avison favour- ed the gathering with a few of her readings which were well given. Mr. H. A. Martin was also present to give the address. A special item this year was a presentation of a man-tel clock to Mr. and Mrs. Jack fiisby who have left our commun- ity and are living on the 9th line. They will be grea'tly missed, ‘but what is our loss is someone else’s gain. Those who are thinking of taking the new Institute project “The Club Girl Stands on Guard” are asked to get in touch with either one of the leaders, Mrs. W. Trus‘sell or Miss Malbei Caseiey. The Young People of Wesley are presenting their 3-act comedy “And Mary Didi”, in the Victoria Square Conflmunity Hall Tuesday evening, January 2151: at 8 pm. There will also be readings by Miss way Avi- son of Toronto and special music by Wesley Union. This is’ under the auspices of the Victoria Square Young People’s Unâ€" ion, proceeds in aid of the British War Victims Fund. This promises to ‘be a night of fun and entertain- ment. Come and} bring yom' friends and' help along the cause, The WA. are sponsoring a pot luck supper on Monday evening, J an- uary 2-0 in the church. Win the ladies please "take a. hot dish and a cold dish. UNITED CHURCH YOUNG PEOPLE’S EXECUTIVE 1941 Hon. Pres., Rev. Mr. Follett; Pro/5.. Bob Edmunds; Vice-Pres., May Plewman; Sec-Treats” Johm Schur: man; Pianist, Marie Bril‘linlger; Con- venex‘s, Ruth Tyndall, AEileen Cook, Lemore Dewsbury; Social ‘Comvemers, Noreen- Fletcher, Bernice Cook. The installation service of a'bove executive Was :held on Monday even- ing last and plans made for an in- teresting season’s work. All young peeiple are cordially invited to join in the weekly meetings. . PAT O‘BRIEN 'in Yonge at Castlefield "In Essentiais, Unity; {qfion-essentials, Liberty: In All Tmngs, Charity” HARRY BARBER SAYS INTEREST RATE T00 HIGH ..__â€"â€"â€" RICHMOND HILL, BNTARIO; EHURSDAY, JANUARY 16th, 1941. Thinks Markham Township Paying Too High Rate to Bank An interest rate of five per cent charged by the Bank for Township borrowing came in for strong criti- cism from Councillor Harry Bar’ber at the inaugual- meeting of Markham Township Council held! at: Unionville Monday afternoon. “There are mun- icipalities getting a lower rate of in- terest which are not in as good fin- ancial: shape as Markham,” he said. The usual borrowing )byvlaw was pass-ed’ authorizing the borrowing of $50,000 to meet current expenditures and‘ the rate will be five per cent. The Township borrows from the Bank of Commerce at Unionvilde. A resolution was passed. authoriz- ing- all members; of council to attend the Good Roads Association conven- tion and the clerk instructed to pay members fee of $5.00 for same. All mem‘bers were also appointed to at~ 'tend the convention of Rural Mun- icipalities and will receive a similar free of $5.00 each from the Town- ship. No action was taken on request for grant from the Sick Children’s Hospital and‘ the Navy League. Constable Ben Gayman was reap~ pointed as Sanitary Inspector and his salary will be $40 perâ€"year, an increase of $15 over last year. Reeve RennieY Clerk and, Treasur- ei‘ Charles Hoover, W. F. Kincaid and Dr. MacKay will make up the Board of Health for 1941. The M.O.H. receives $500 in remuneration and 'chre members $4.00 per meeting and any necessary travelling expenses. Accounts passed included $89.60 ‘Ior hospitalization, Hoover and Reb- erts snow plowing $271, Frank Rob- erts for sanding $43.50, John Mor- ton, Claremont, repairs to grader, $205.85; Clerk and Treasurer, regisâ€" tering Births, Marriages and Deaths $36.25. RICHMOND HILL COUNCIL INAUGURAL The inaugural session of Richmond- Hill council was brief, and following the formalities only routine business was transacted: Allan W. Walker was reâ€"apzpointe‘d as auditor, but all other appointments and the naming of committees were laid over for 8. special meeting which will be held this week. Stan Tyndall] and Roy Wice will skip local rinks in the Tankard‘ com- petition in Toronto Monday. This week district cup rinka won from Olr~ ange'ville but were eliminated in the Seccmfl roundt by Brampton. iarm A. C. Shepherd. of London, son not the Rev. A. “W. and* Mrs. Shep- herd. The bride's father, Rev. John Smith of Putnam performed‘ the ceremony. The wedding music was \played by Mr. Donald McGill of (Chatham. The bride, given in mar- riage by her brother, were a gown 'of Gold Lam-e with! gold net finger- ltip veil and shoulderebbe of Talie- h‘nan reses. Following a buffet lun- lcheon Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd left non a motor trip. They will reside at 837 Wellington St, LondOn, Ont. There is keen interest in clu‘b games. Players are reminded that they should be at the rink svhamp on time, and if unable to play should let the skip know early in the day so substitutes may be arranged. Schedule of games appears else- ‘wheme in this issue. SHEPHERD-SMITH On New Year‘s Day a wedding was quietly sol‘emn‘ized in London at the home of Dr. Ivan Smith, F.R.C.:S.. when his sister Jean B. of Richmond Hill was united in marriage to Will- CURLING NOTES WEDDING VAUGHAN TWP. COUNCIL HELD INAUGURAL Rev. Charles E. Fockler of Maple United Church, and Rev. C. H. Bow- man of Maple Presbyterian Church took part in the inaugural ceremon- iw at the opening session of Vaughan Township Council held‘ at Vellore Monday. Reeve R. W. Scott presided and congratulated all mem- bers on their return for the coming year. Rev. Fodkler extended his con- grafimlations to the newly re-elected members 3de in a brief address pointed out the res-pons'bility {est- ing on the shoulders of those who hold public office in these difficult days. He urged‘ members to give the right kind of leadership and inâ€" spiration to the people of the mun- icipality during the coming year. Rev. C. H. Bowman led the memlbers in prayer. Following brief addresses ‘by all the members routine busi- lnesis was the order of the day. Birthday Gift to W. I. President Sam Ireland: was» appointed as School Attendance officer for the Township. Relief accounts passed for the month of December amount- ed to $454.86. Treasure Trail Program Featune of Meeting A birthday cake decorated with lighted candles, and a presentation of a gift to the president Mrs. G. Yerex featured the laslt meeting of the Richmond' Hill Women’s Institute which coincided with the date of the president’s birthday. The presenta- tion was made by Mrs. Je‘rry Smi‘dh who expressed congratulations to Mrs. Yerex on ‘her birthday and on behalf of the Institute extended‘ thanks and appreciation for her cap- alble leadership as president. A paper on “Democracy” given- by Miss Dawson was Very interesting and; ihstmctive. amfl was followed by a discussion in which several mem- bers took part. Mrs. W. Sayers and’ Mrs. J.‘P0‘Hard' took the parts of ‘two well known radio personalities, Purdy and Savage, in presenting a “Treasure Trail" prOgl’nam. Gum donâ€" ated by Wrigleys took the place of silver dollars, and questions and an- ywers proving exciting- and amusing. Mrs. D. M. Chammey led‘ in commun- ity singing. The meeting which was largely attended concluded with dainty refreshments sered under the direction of the hostess con-venor Mars. 0. L. Wright. CHANGE IN MASSEY-HARRIS AGENCY FOR RICHMOND HKLL AND DISTRICT Harold W. Moz‘tson wishes to an- nounce that he has taken over from Mr. Charles Graham the Massey- Harrls Implement Agency and will be located at 11 Centre Street West, Richmond Hill, after February lst. The agency will include, in addition to the high grade farm implemems.i gemuine Massey-Harris repairs. Beatty stable fittings. pumps, washâ€"l ers, etc, and C.I.L. fertilizers. 25c. and’ on presentation at the door on the night of the show are good for one War Savings Stamp. Bury a. ticket and you get a War Savings Stamp and see the show free. J. A. Greene, chairman of the dis~ trict Committee for the promotion of the, sale of War Savings Stamps ne- ports a keen demand for tickefs for the Variety Show to be held in the High School Fridlay evening, Janu- ary 24th. Tickets; now on sale by pwblic amfl high school students are BIG DEMAND FOR TICKETS Dr. Frank S. Hogg, Richmond Hill, assistant profess-or of as- tronomy at the University of Toronto, and staff astronomer at the David Dunlap Observatory was honoured by election as mesident of the Reyai Astronomical Society of Canada at the annual meeting held in To- ronto this week. He succeeds Dr. J. A. Pearce of Victoria, RICHMOND HILL CITIZEN HONORED â€"â€"_._.,-â€"4 The funeral took pLace on Wed“ nesday afternoon. A service was held at St. John's Church, conducted jby Rev. E. W. G. Worrall, rector of St. John’s. He was assisted by Rev. Mr. Wrixon, a former rector and [Rev. R. D. Beynon of Thornton. LATE MRS. W. T. BEYNON A life long resident of York Coun- ty district, Mary Elizabeth Bey‘non, passed) away, Monday, January 6th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Sambrook, Temperance St, Aurora. Mrs, Beynon, whose maiden name was Mary Elizabeth Legge was born at Oak Rid'ges. After her marriage to the Late W. T. Beynon she resided on the farm on the second conces- sion of King until the death of her husband. Thirteen years ago she moved to reside with her daughter in Aurora. Deceased was a member of St. John‘s Church. O'ak Ridges and was a charter member of the Woman’s Auxiliary of that church. She took an active interest in the church work. Surviving her are one son Maurâ€" ice of Temperanceville and one daughter. Mrs. Sambrook of Aurora. 3 He was the son of the late Isaac ‘Reaman andl Martha Charlton and lived on the farm cleared by his -areatâ€"great~grandifather John Rea~ man, who came with the United Em~ pire LOyalists from Pennsylvania, and which was owned in turn by his greatag'randtfat‘hver George Reaman, his grandfather Daniel Reaman and lhis father Isaac Real/nan. He was united in marriage De~ cemlber 231‘dr, 19108 with Lottie White. Surviving are his wife, three daugh- ters, Mrs. Floyd) Perkins (Ruth), Mary, and‘ Mrs. Amos Baker (Edna), one son Isaac, three grandchildren and; one brother Jacob. One daugh- ter Mrs. Laurence Denby (Jean) predeceased him in September 1939. The pail bearers were 3 nephews, Robt. Legge, Kelley Beynon, Morley Beymm and John Chitterley, George Phillips and John Gowan. The funerai of Daniel John Reaâ€" man of Lot 10, Con. 2, Vaughan was held on Monday, January 6th, 1941, The service, concfiuctedr by Bishop E. J. Swalm assisted by Joseph Cuber, was held at his late residence and at the church followed ‘by interment in Gerber cemetery. Mrs. A. Wing-er, Mrs. R. Brillinger ané Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Heise rendered several hymns. The pallbearers were John Page, Jesse Baker, George Baker. Peter C‘ober, Wilfred Keffer andI Thomas Bowes. The late Daniel J. Reaman was born April 25th, 1879 and died‘ on Friday, January 3rd,, 1941, the re- sult of a stroke taken January 151:. He suffered a stroke three years ago from which he never fully recovered. LATE DANIEL J. REAMAN Obituary Quality Counts Most SINGLE COPIES be. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE The regular meeting of the Unitâ€" ed Church W.A. and W.M.S. was held at the heme of ’ers. Kinnee on January 15th. The devotion-a1 was ibaken by Miss Margaret, Fackler who gave a very splendid talk. Mns. Norman gave an ad‘d'ress on- the life of Dr. Dan Noman, a missionary in Japan. Dr. Norman and: family have 'Iefit Japan and are expected to be [m Maple at the home of Mrs. Nor; man- in the near future. The monthly meeting of the Hope W.A. met on January mm in the Sunday School room. Group one, Mrs. W. Burns, Mrs. Elmer Orr, Mrs. Forest Jones, were in charge of the meeting. The President, Mrs. 'Wm. Hofles, presided and a quilt was quilted to be sent to Northern Mission Fields.’ Table collection 66.60. MAY ENLARGE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD At a meeting of the Richmond Hill High School Board this week a resov lution was passed asking- that the memlbemhip on the Board be increasâ€" ed» from four to six members, ’Ilhree members are named by the village council and in the past the County appointed one. The County may ape point one or three, and the board’s request is that in future three 'be appointed. The present members are J ames: Skeele. Hev‘bert Sanderson and Frank Schisler appointed! by the vill' age, and A. A. Eden appointed ‘by the County. Mentionerl as possible appointments are exâ€"reeve J. A. Greene and R. Ednnunds. Tonight the TI‘O‘Op meets in the Municipal Hall but commencing next week, through the courtesy of the High. School Board, the Troop will meet on Wednesday evening at 7.30 pm. in the gym. This wiii be the regular meeting night hereafter, exâ€" cept for special reasons. All members» must have rulbber soled) shoes, sneakers or camp shoes for use while in meeting. This is one of the requirements of the Board. The gym will be open at 730 Jun- Meetings will commence at 7.35 pm. Scouts will not he allowed in the building before 730 pm. On account of the increased acâ€" commodation the strength of the 'Troop can 'be increased. Any boys, 12 years andl over, are eligible to ibecome members of the Troop and of the Boy Scout Association. The only requirements are a desire to (work with others andl to help other people, with loyalty to God‘ and the King. The Troop enjoyed a grand night of tobogganmg last week. Fifteen members were present and‘ the fun :concludléd with a weiner roast and short camp fire session. WITH THE BOY SCOUTS MAPLE No. 29.