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The pupils of Miss Evelyn Good- ing’s school are having an exhibit of their work on Tuesday, June 10 in 'the evening. There will also be a short musical programme. The {friends of the community are invit- ed to attend and by doing so, en- courage both the pupils and- teach- er in their work. On Monday evening the Mission Band entertained about 2-00 at a special service in the church when, they secured the services of Uncle. Bob, Uncle Stan and Aunt Marion, and} the children from “The Childâ€" ren’s Church of the Air” who are heard over C‘KCL at 10.30 a.m.. D,S. T. every Saturday. This was a very interesting program which lasted al- most two hours. They all were very good, but of course “Little David" whose tender years make him a wonder, was exceptionally good. The Mission Band are to be congratulat- ed! on such a splendid program. Last Friday evening the commun- ity was sorry to hear that Mrs. Hamilton, Rev. Mrs. McKay’s moth- er, had. fallen and was left with a fractured hip. She was taken to the General Hospital where she was operated on Sunday morning. Mrs. McKay remained there and on leav- ing late in the afternoon Mrs. Ham- ilton seemed to be quite herself, but early Monday morning the sad news came, that during the night she had taken pneumonia and! there was no- thing that could be done. She pass- ed away about 4 am. While she has not been in good enough health to join us in our meetings while she has been with us, those who have called at the parsonage will not forget her for awhile. She was such a good entertained and was so interested in all that took place in the community. I’m- sure the folk of the surrounding neighborhood ex- tend their sympathy to Mrs. McKay and family and all those who are left to mourn the loss of such a friend. } LEND NOWthatFreedom may live! Last Friday the baseball team had their first game of the season, with the Melville team, the victory being in favor of the home team. Here's hoping it don‘t leave them» with too much puff. They are mostly be- ginners_and we wish them luck for the rest of the Season. Mrs. Meekins, Dennis and Avis spent a few days this week with her sister Mrs. Matheson and family. There was a fair attendance -t church on Sunday when Rev. J. Srmart of Trinity Church was guest speaker. His message was much en- joyed by those present. Private J. D. Lewis was a Sunday guest at our service. THURSDAY, JUNE 5th, 1941. To the Citizens of the Township of Markham BUY VICTORY BONDS ! Avison-Wellman very pretty wedding took place June 2nd, 1941. Yonge Street As a further expression of loyalty, all citizens are requested to appropriately decorate their resi- dences and places of business during the month of June. ‘ VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES The Dominion of Canada 1941 Victory Loan opened for public subscription on June 2nd. A quota has been set for each municipality, and, in order that the unquestioned loyalty and patriotism of this community may be fully shown, it is urged upon all citizens to invest in Victory Bonds to the limit of their ability. Sacrifices are demanded of all. You are only asked to lend your money â€" money that will provide the ships, planes, tanks and guns to fin- ish the job! Help finish it with your dollars! PROCLAMATION Help_Finish the Job Official Representative ROY HERRINGTON JAMES RENNIE, Reeve Township of Markham. Mrs. P. C. Wig’gin, Markham Road, Richmond Hill desires to express sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sym- pathy in her recent bereavement. Our most sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors for their good wishes and kind assistance at the time of, and since the accident in which Mrs. Bert Ireland suffered severe injuries. _ , H . CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott Rumble wish to express their appreciation for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy extended by friends and neighbours during the recent illness andI death of Mrs. Rumible’s mother. Lima-End Mrs. Bert Ireland anfl Family. The Young People’s meeting will be held on- Sunday evening. The topic will be taken by Miss Malbel Sanderson, with special music by the Misses Doreen and Ruth Gooding of Gormley. Eyery‘body welcome, ’both The marriage was s-olemnized in St. Mary’s Church, Richmond Hill, on Saturday, May 3151; by the Rev. W. F. Wrixon, when Ida May Beelbe of Toronto, daughter of Russell Will‘- iam and Annie Craig Beebe, became the wife of Charles Edtward Ran- some of Richmond Hill, son of Thos. and Minnie Ransome. The bride was attended -by Winnifred; May Ran- some and: the groom by William Franch Beatty. After the ceremony the happy couple left for a short honeymoon. The brother and sisters of the deceased, Matilda Jane Watson, wish to thank friends and neighbours for their many kin-d expressions of sym- pathy and floral tributes during their recent bereavement. young :md old The missionary bale will be pack- ed. on Saturday afternoon, June 7. Articles for the bale are to be left with Mrs. MnRoberts. Please send any contributions before tha't date. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eg- ‘bert Avison when their fourth sdaughter, Myrtle, was married he Harold Wellman. Miss Margaret Avison was bridesmaid and Mr. George Wellrman was groomsman. Rev. H. McKay ofificiated. There were about 2'5 guests present They will reside in Toronto. A joint meeting of the W.M.S. and the W.A. will be held at the home of Mrs. Héber McCague on Wed»., June 11 at 8 o’clock. The W.A. are in charge '(If the worship period and the study book will \be takekn by the W.MJS. Will all ladies of the com- munity make a special effort to be present at this meeting. Richmond Hill, Ont. CARD OF THANKS CARD 0F THANKS ARD OF THANKS MARRIAGE 1‘a. delightful spot, with its huge trees and flowering borders. The big ‘barn utilized for display of antiques, ‘was gay with masses of purple iris *in brass pots; and! in the house a delightful collection of Canadian 'pottery, Ontario pine furniture, and gorgeous curtains and draperies, the ‘work of a French girl, were shown. ary president, Miss Marion Long, president, and Mrs. G. B. Shaw, conâ€" vener, received. The large garden, dotted with hug-e colored umbrellas, 'little tables and colored chairs, was VILLAGE LEADS WAY WITH VICTORY LOAN SUBSCRIPTION Richmond Hill municipal council Mondlay night decided to invest $1500 of the surplus funds in the account of the Richmond Hill Electric Light Commission in Victory bonds. A careful survey of the financial posi- tion of the system was followed by this decision. “I think it is our patriotic duty to invest any avail- éble funds in this Victory Loan,” said Reeve T. H. Trench. A large number attended the teas in aid of war work held at the “Painth Horse”, Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Monday and Tuesday afternoons by the Gary-eene Club of Toronto. Mrs. J. J. Gilbibons, honorâ€" er5. Ball, Arnold St., was hostess to Mrs. A. R. McMurrich, President of the council executive of the W0- men’s Missionary Society; Miss Bessie MaeMul‘c'hy, W.M.S. repre- sentative on the assembly’s General Board of Missions, and Mrs. Stuart Parker. wife of Rev. Stuart Parker, all of Toronto, and the ladies of the Presbyterian W.M.S. on Thursday af- ternoon of last week. Miss Mac- Murchy was guest speaker and brought a very inspiring message to the ladies about the pioneer wozk off the society and its present day ac- tivities. Mrs. Murrich related in a few words the message brought to the ladies at the annual meeting 0f the OnLariIo Provincial Society in Broldkvillle by the Duchess of Ath- lone. Mrs. Parker spoke briefly a few words of encouragement to the ladies in their work. A delightful afternoon was enjoyed, at the con»â€" clusion of which "the hostess served- (iéihrty refreshments. On Thursday evening, June 12 the Presbyterian Y.P.S. are holding a campfire meeting in the church yard. Rev. David‘ Marshall of Whitlby will be the guest speaker. The Hen-der- son Trio of Gonmley will be present to sing. Everyone welcome. We extend congratulations to Miss Ruth Kenswill of Vaughan. Town- ship who was a member of the grad- uating class of nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospital this year. The graduation exercises were in the auditoriumt the Kingstway, Wednesday, June 4th. VICTORY LOAN FLAG FLYING The RichmondI Hill Victory Loan. flag is flying from the municipal flag pole at the Richmond Hill Pulb- lic School. The flag symbolizes the objective of the community in the current Victory Loan drive. DIED WI’GGIN, Phillip C.â€"At his late residence, Richmond Hill, Friday, May 30, 1941 Phillip C. Wiggin, hus- ‘band of Frances R. Shiver, in his 53rd year. The draw for the quilt held by the Ladies” Auxilary of the R.B.P. 9‘6, vl-oron‘tg,‘ was wet} by Mr. Geo. vv, -v--..-v, Beck, 77 Gladstone Ave., Toronto. This auxiliary of which Mrs. Wm. Sayerg is president raised $50 01"- Saturday, May 3154: from a rumble and bingo and‘ this draw in aid of the British War Victims' Fund. We thank the ladies of this village who had tickets in the draw. This is the third donation to the fund. Association The Lil'berall ext/ends congratula- tions to Mr. Morley Sanders, teach- er at Lemonville Public School, a Richmond Hill boy and graduate of local public and high schools, who this year received1 his Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's Unive-rs- ity. At the annual convocation Uni- versity of Toronto this week Mr. James Kerwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kersrwil'l, Richmond Hill, re- ceived‘ the degree, Doctor of Philâ€" Local Girl Guides Donut drive will commence with a canvass this week1 with delivery Saturday, June 14th. The funds are used to pro- mote the wonk of the Girl Guides The funeral was held" from his late residence on Monday, June 2, at 2.310 daylight time. Interment fol- "lowed in Mount Pleasant cemetery, Toronto. .Have you tried the new Tondk Wheat Germ bread made by Kerr Bros. Bakery, Richmond Hill. osoph‘y. About one hundred and fifty lad- ies attended- the annual meeting of the East York Women’s Institute in Richmond Hill Wednesday. GOOD FOR TYPING PRACTICE The let verse in the 7th chapte of Ezra in the Bilble contains everj letter in 'the alphabet. Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Nelson of Lindsay renewed: acquaintances in the village Tuesday. Social and Personal THE uIBERAL, RICHMOND rIILL, ONTARIO The sofflball season got away with a flying start last Thursday evenâ€" ing when the Newmarket Military Camp invaded the village about 50 strong. This included the smart kiltie band which paraded up Lorne Ave. and along Yonge St. prior to thgrstaithof the gamq: The military camp have a team well worth cheering for as was indi- cated by their smart play in this game and they will be hard to keep out of the money. Richmond Hill got off to a bad start when in the second inning the visitors scored 5 runs to take a commanding lead. From this on Ted Bennett only al- lowed the camp two runs while the Hill ’boys pounded Niles for five runs including two home runs by Saul in two successiye trips to the plate_._ The funeral was held on Tuesday, May- 20th, from the home of his daughter Mrs. G. W. Clayton and was largely attended by friends and relatives. The service was conducted lby Rev. E. J. Whan of Fonlthill as- sisted by Rev. Rumrley. Many- beau- tiful floral tributes were evidence of the high esteem in which deceased was held. Interment followed in the family plot, Prospect Cemetery, Toâ€" ronto. vive. gin passed away at his home in Richmond Hill on Friday May 30. He was born in Wooster, "assachusâ€" etts and was in- his 53rd‘ year. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Wiggin ,of‘Hamilton. In his early life he was a prom- inent farmer in Alberta, living there for 18 years, and owning 900 acres of land. He had a fine character, and will be much missed 'by his many friends, and familyâ€"leaving a bro- ther in Pasadena, California, and a sister, Mrs. C. A. Clrine in Hamilton, Ont. and his wife Frances Stiven Wiggin. The tun-era} was hem Monday af- ternoon and interment took place in- Mzounrt Pleasant cemetery. are his widow, four daughterS, Mrs. G. W. Clayton, Langstaff, Mrs. (Rev.) E. J. Whan, Fonthill; Mrs. Robert Giles, Gormlrey; Mrs. Arthur Warrick, Detroit; one son, Elmore ocf Oriole; also a sister in California and one 1brother at Elgin Mill‘s sur- Aurora will supply the opposition tonight and strengthened consider- ably by several players from last year’s Newmarket cluJb should pro‘ vide a game worth. watching. LATE A. B. DONER The death occurred of the late A. B. Doner of Langstaff on Saturday, May 17th, following an illness of two weeks. Deceased was born at Elgin Mills and Bayview, and farm- ed for many years in Markham Township. He was also a well known contractor and builder in To- ronto for a number of years and also a ship builder in Buffalo and Jacksonville, Florida. In June of last year Mr. and Mrs. Doner cele- brated their Golden Wedding Anni- versary. Left to mourn his passing are his widow, four daughterS, Mrs. C W Clavton. Langstaff, Mrs. vuv. Funeral services were held Tues- day afternoon at St. Stephen’s church with interment in Maple ceâ€" a daughter of the late John and Sarah Watson of Maple. Sh-e wzis an active memlber in St. Stephen's Anglican Church of Maple and a member of I.0.F. Surviving her are one brother and three sisters, Will‘- iam T. Watson, Mrs. Willbert Math- ewson, Mi-ss Margaret Watson, and Mrs. Frank P. Rumlble, all of Maple, Miss Matilda Jane‘Watsonv, a resi- dent of Maple, died‘ on Sunday, June lst in‘ her 72nd ypar._ Dec§a_sed wa§ Ont. m-etery LATE MISS MATILDA J. WATSON RADIALS PROFIT FOR APRIL $1186.24 North Yonge Radiais showed‘ an operating profit of $1186.24 for the month of April, compared‘ with a profit of $113.85 for April 1940. This was the best s'ho'wing of any April since the commencement of the Time in 1930. RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB Another euchre will be held in Richvale School on Wednesday ev- ening, June 11th. Prize winners last Wednesday ev- ening were: Ladies, Mrs. Rowd'en‘, Mrs. Bentley; Gentlemen, M1: Broom,- Mr. Joe Taylor. EVENING A1 SOFTBALL NOTES LATE PHILLIP C. WIGGIN The late Mr. Phil-lip_poll‘ins Wig The 1 nited C 1fte ple OBITUARY Sunday School n of June 12. plan to attend Isabella McKenzig On XILIARY QUILTING Auxiliary of the intend holding: a quilt- vday School Room on of June 12. A11 mem- In the interests of the safety of pupils attending Richmond Hill Pub- lic School, the Public School Trus- tees asked Council Monday night to provide added' protection at the Yonge Street crossing. In the past the village constable has assisted the children across the roadway at 12 o’clock. Trustees asked council to have a uniformed constalble assist the children in crossing Yonge Street from 8.30 to 9 a.m., from 12 to 12.15 noon, from 1 to 1.30 pm. and- from 3.30 to 4.15 p..m.. Council agreed to the request and the new addition- al safety service will start at once. The suggestion Was made that poss- iny this expense should be born by the school board, but council decid- ed to provide same until the end of the school year, and possibly during the summer months some arrange- ments could be made re the hear- ing of the cost by the school board. WILL PROVIDE ADDED PRO- TECTION FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN MONDAY & TUESDAY, JUNE 9 - 10 NOVA PILBEAN - SIR CEDRIC HARDWICKE in “Pastor Hall” WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JUNE 11 - 12 DOROTHY LAMOUR - HENRY FONDA - LINDA DARNELL in SHOWS START AT 7.30 P.M. AND 9.30 PM. D.S.T. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 6 - 7 LLOYD NOLAN - ARLENE WHALEN in “Charter Pilot” â€" â€" â€" AND _â€" .â€" â€" MARY LEE - RUTH STOREY - RUFE DAVIS in "Barnyard Follies” TODAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 5 CHARLIE CHAPLIN - JACK OAKIE in “The Great Dict‘ator” “Chad Hanna” ’IO CURB SPEEDERS Reeve Trench reported to council. Monday \nig“h~t that. he was hopefui arrangements would sCon be com- plete-d for the policing of Yongi; Street with the View to making theE street more safe. All members of council were agreed that there is too much speeding on Yonge Street, anti that the speed limit is disregardea by too many motorists. “We have to take steps to enforce the speefi limit, and apparently the only wai to make many people take notice in to fine them," said councillor R. 1!. Little. The proposal is to check motorists using village streets anfli summons offenders to court. â€"Eve1 in. our thoughtstacii, Vio- let and childa‘en. IN MEMORIAM SCHURMANâ€"Memory’s loving tfi- bute to our dear Papa Dick Schuxh man who d’ied‘ May 28, 1934. Seven year‘s_have passed, how long it seems, _ But in our hearts his dear face beams; We who loved him dearly, know ' How much we losgt so long ago.“ PAGE FIVE