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Mrs. Pearson comnlieted reading file History of Tlhornh‘ll, written by Mrs. Wm. Fitzgerald, which. was de- cidedily interestmg and educational. Thle'Wcmen’s IBS‘titfite met at the 'h'ome of Mrs. Wilfredv Ball Thursâ€" Quilt blocks which were turned in will be put toge‘thnr by the quilting dept. and one beautiful summer qu It which has just been completed will be rafflicd ofif, proceeds to purchase 59bies' woollen blankets. Winners of this week's euchre prizes at the OM Boys" Euchre were as follows: Ladies, Mrs. F. Minton, M‘ns. G. Campbell, Mrs. P. Riddel-ll; Gents, Mr. J. Johnson, Mr. J. Ella- cot-t. Th-e lst Company Girl Guides of Thornhill had their flag dedicated on Sunday morning last by the Rector of Trinity Church. A large crowd attended the pic- tures put on by the Coca Cola firm and sponsored by the Horticultural Society in Lawrence Memorial Hall on. Mondiay evening last. The one net of slides of F. T. James estate were very beautiful and greatly en- igyied by all. An: added delightful feature was a free bottle of Coca 801a given with each ticket, which wow-can guess was highly appreci- ated especially by the young fo'Jks. Proceeds are being forwarded! to tthe Brittiish: War Victims Fund. Many from Thom'hill attended the dance held at Hart House last Fri- eflay evening by the employees of Toromto University and; all report an excellent evéni‘mg’s fun. Miss Laura Trim. 1e of Toronto visited witlh friends in Thornhill on Eriday afternoon Last. MI. and Mrs. Len Bilton of Guelph and- Miss Florence Rickwood' of To- nonto were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. 'A. Henderson. MWwW WWW”. NO”“MMOW” III/ll Have you seen the Ford . . . the big new 1941 Ford. In actual feet and inches it’s the roomiest car in its price class. Greatest inside length! Greatest total seating width! Extra knee-room and headâ€"room! Wider 'doors! Larger windshield! A spring-base that’s inches longer. It’s the big car with the thrifty engine. Only Ford, at this price, is powered with an eight. Eight cylin- ders for smoothness as in America’s highest priced cars. Gasoline economy, that has outstripped all compe- tition in its class, in one official contest after another. ”' Long life and reliability that. ' a} Thornhill District News I'r’s “Iii/6 cAn Wm fie MIR/Fry 5W .1 PAGE mm: Yonge Street Ford and Mercury Sales and Service 'I‘Vflfl fé éittle Brothers There was an exhibit of refinished furniture and Mrs‘. N‘eil, who con- ductedl th-e claSSes- explained' how the work was done. A new type of quilt made from lmlen’s socks, suitable for overseas ,was on display and it was decided |that at the April meeting the vari- ous members would each bring one lpair of old socks which will be sufâ€" ,ficiu:nt to make one quilt. i i I On Friday, March 28th the sew- Iing committee conducted; by Mrs. A. l'Brillinger will meet at the home of Mrs. Neil and a bolt o'f flannelette :will be cut into garments for babies’ : and distributed amongst the members Ito complete. ' day afternoon last. The meeting was well attended and' a generous sup- ply of wool for afghra‘ns was dona-t- ed by the vanious members. Dainty bootzes and babies" nightgowns which were made by the members were on display. Sufficient squar:es of wool to complete one afghan were turned in and Mrs. Robt. Tlhomxpson kindly offered1 to crochet the squares toâ€" gether. The Ladies’ Curling Club held1 their bridge at the home of Mrs. ‘PeIarscn last week. A very delicious lunch was served by the hostess and 'prize winner of the evening was E. ‘Lu-esby. Mrs. Brillinger, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Bone and Mrs. Holmes were dele- gates who attend‘eldl a boand meeting off the E391; York district of the In» stitute held on Wednesday after-neon at the Parliament Buildings. The T‘hornhili United Y.P.U. were Tea hostesses were Mrs. Nightin- gale, Mrs. Simps-cn, Mrs. Neil and Mrs. Pearson. The service at the Presbyterian “Churth on Sunday next will be con- ducted‘ by the Interâ€"Moderator, Rev. Burch. This year Ford riding qualities are a revelationâ€"a completely new ride made possible by "Slow-Motion Springs,” plus improved shock absorbers, new stabilizer, a more rigid frame. ' Ford prices are still lowest. Get E in touch with a Ford dealer and see what an attractive deal he is willing to offer. o What’s more, the 1941 Ford has that big car "fee1”â€"~that road- hugging stability on the curves or on the straightaway. persuades Ford owners to buy one Ford after another. $35 a month with reasonable down payment buys any Ford V-8 Richmond Hill LEN‘TEN COMMUNITY SERVICE Immediately following the evening service: “Come, Let us make a joy- ful noise; let us sing unto the God of our salvation.” Tuesday evening. 8 p.m.. April lst, in the men’s room of Lawrence Memorial Hall. Speaker, Rev. W. F. Wrixon, LlTh., of St. Mary’s Church, Anglican, Richmond Hill. “Let us pray! God is just, He tries us; God is pitiful, he will comfort us; let us pray!”â€"Jos-eph Roux. All Saints W.A., King. heard Rev. Mr. Worrall in an excellent address on the subject “Mary and Martha”, last Week at the home of Mrs. Arm- strong. THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO a.m.â€"â€"Mornin-g Worship. Subject, “Who Is On The Lord’s Side?” Installation of Elders will take place at this service. a p.m.â€"-Evening Worship. Subject, How Can The Church Justify Its‘ Existence? 3 FELLOVVSHILP PERIOD KING CITY A number of Carrville ladies have donated the material and made an orchid satin comforter. They are selling tickets on- it in aidl of the 'W-ar Victims Fund. This comforter is at Mr. Craigie’s store at Rich‘- mond Hill. Anyone wishing to pur- lchase tickets can get them at Mr. Craigie’s store. Tempelianceville district regrets to lose and Mrs. Charles Henshaw and family who have been residents on Miss Shepherd’s farm for twelve and one half years. They expect to locate on Creed"s farm near Woodâ€" bridlge. ‘They have been active in all phases of the community life, good neighbours and faithful members or St. John’s Church, Oak Ridges. Mr. Henshaw has been quite successful with the management of the hign class cattle on the farm. Mrs. Hen- shaw is president of Temperance- ville Women’s Institute and a memâ€" ber of Oak Ridges Red' Cross branch. Carol and Gary Burton entertain- ed' a number of their little friends on their seventh birthday Thursday afternoon. On Friday, March 28,, Nobleton W. I. will quilt 4 quilts for war work, in the Community Hall, 40 or more laldries being on hand- for the day. They begin work in the morning; have .1 pot luck dinner and‘ finish lthe quilts sometime before bedtime. Accommodation at the Hall- is so adequate and great things are being accomplished because the community was public spirited and careful fore- sight was employed) to furnish the rlocality with a desirable building in which to work and play. er. B-ruce Wafk of St. Catharines spgpt the_vgefek~epd_atg hisrhome: here: Miss Jeén Mills of Richmond Hill spent Sunday with Miss Betty Bur- ton. LATE CLARENCE SHROPSHIRE The burial of the late Clarence Shropshire of Aurora took place in King cemetery last Sunday. His early death at the age of 34 is‘ the cause of great regret among friends and: school chums of this vicinity. He attended? Kinghom Public School and later lived at Temgperanceville. Surviving are his- wife, Viola Thomp- son and child; his mother, Mrs, E. Shropshire, sister and brother. We extend sympathy to all. The Rev. FuLton and Mrs. Vanvd- erberg of Oalkwood' supent laat Fri- day and! Saturday with Mr. andI Mrs. J. Vanderberg. Messrs. A. ami R. Chapman of Alberta also visited] Ml‘. and: Mrs. Vannderbeng‘ on Friday. ‘Mr. and Mrs. J. Kenney and Miss E. Konney of Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B‘arton- on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wynn and} fémily visited Mrs. H-olmstead in- Toronto Sa_tgrda_y evening: Mr. and Mrs. J. Baker have moved“ to their new home on the 3nd| con. 'Mr. and Mrs. Lillie of Markham townshin moved unto the farm just vacated by Mr. Baker. Major A. H. A. Watson, Field Sec- retary of Red' Cross, brought sev- eral talented arthts from the Tor- onto Conservatory of )Music to Schombverg on Monday evening last, presenting a fine musical entertain- ment, the proceeds going to the Township Red Cross Treasury. “The Moral Reserve of Life” was a vital subject explained by Rev. Mr. Galloway befort Pottageville Baptist Y.P.U. this week. Mr. Harry Finch is recovering from an operation and is doing well. Mrs. G. S. Stone still continues 'to improve from- an operation. The mid weekly Prayer~ Meetings held in local churches since January 6th have been well attended, with attendance somewhat increasing. It has doubtless proven a source of strength to those Who have partici- pated and we hope the effects of such earnest: endeavours prove far- reaching and permanent. They will continue this April. Cottage service will be held at the home of ers. W. J. Whitten, Elgin Mills, on Thursday, April 3rd, 8 p.m. D.S.T. Eversley W.M.S. met at Mrs. Mc- Clure’s last week. Rev. ’Mr. Burch gave an address. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Archibald are getting wel‘ll again, although ‘Mr. Archibaldw progress is somewhat slower. Mrs. Gates and the Welles- ‘ley family are carefully tending them. ‘Mr. George Agar entertained “milk can’ ’patrons on Tuesday evening at King Masonic Hall, some 100 or more sitting down to supper, fol- lowed by a dance. This annual party has become an institution of no mean proportion. Mrs. Robert White, 8th line King, manked her 92nd birthday on 'March 17th. She has been concfineli to bed ‘for 18 months, not sick but weak. Mns. White. while unable to read‘, is interested in everything- about her, and far out into other parts of the world. She has a cheenfull disposiâ€" tion and likes callers. She came from Ireland! when a .bride and has spent most of her life on the eighth of King. She has always been as- sociated with the ninth line Presby- terian Church. KING CITY CARRV ILLE Hold Everything! Housecleaning Needs 5 String Corn Brooms . . . . . . . . . 33c. ea. Dusting Mops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39c. ea. Mop Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15c. ea. Castle Floor Wax . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25c. lb. Cocoa Door Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49c. ea. Pure Turpentine, bottle . . . . . . . . . . . 25c. Union Paints and Varnish . . . . . 59c. qt. Phone us for your needs We Deliver Please don’t dispose of any of the following items - Scrap metal, old motor license plates, storage batt- eries, motor tires, rags, newspapers and magazines, etc. The Markham Township Red Cross will be calling on the Farmers and Residents of the Township during the first week of May for contributions of all such material which can be turned into money that is badly needed by our Red Cross Society. Funds derived from this campaign will be used by the Red Cross for the purchase of work supplies for Town- ship ladies and as Wendell Wilkie says will help pro- vide “Cheers for Britain and Chills for Hitler.” F. Y. W. BRATHWAITE BECAUSE THURSDAY, MARCH 27th, 1941 Richmond Hill Phone 18