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Richmond Hill Dr. J. P. Wilson Centre St. E. Richmond Hill Office Hours â€"- 1 - 4 pm. daily 6 - S p.m. d’aiily except Wednesday Telephone 24 Office Hours 9â€"10 a.m., 12â€"2 & 6â€"8 pm. and by appointment MAPLE â€" Phoné Thirty Years Experience Formerly with Heintzman Company [nave Orders at Austin's Drug Store R‘nhmond Hill From the Toronto Conservatory of Iuic. will accept a number of pupils h Piano, Organ and Theory. Richmond Hughâ€"Tuesday; and Friday DR. JAMES R. LANGSTAFF Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Publig: ReSIdence â€" 18 Poyntz Ave. Lansing. Onvt. Willowdale 308 Room 66, 18 Toronto St, Toronto Phone AD. 5877-8-43 Office Hours: 9-11 am. dlaily except; Sunday and 6-8 pm. daily except Sunday an_gi_ Wednesday _ Alexander MacGregor K. C. 93 Yonge Street Immediately North of Masonic Han Phone 87 â€" Richmond Hill Toronto Office â€"â€" 18-Toronto Street Phone Adelaide 5877 Drs. Langstaf f DR. ROLPH L. LANGSTAFF DENTIST PHONE 70 YONGE A-ND ARNOLD STREET RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO BARRISTER & SOLICITOE NOTARY PUBLIC 814 Confedemtion Life Bldg. Toronto Phone: Office EL. 5029 Office 229 A. Cameron MagNaughton, K.C. BARR‘ISTER McKinnon Building 19 Melinda Street Toronto, Ontario Ralph B. Gibson, K. C. Tomato Office: 912 Federal Bldg. 86 Richmond St. West. Richmond HillyThursday forcnoon Maple, Thursday afternoon Money to loan at Current Rate B. Bloomfield Jordan BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, Etc. 84 Yonge Street Ricnmond Hill BARRISTER SOLICITOR. NOTARY PUBLIC Richmond Hill Every THURSDAY AFTERNOON Office Hours VOL. LXIII. Dr. M. J. Quigley Dr. R. A. Bigford DENTIST Bank of Commerce Building Telephone 80 Walter S. Jenkins George W. Cross Piano Tuner Dr. W. J. Mason Adelmo Melech OFFICE HOUR. 9.30t012 â€" ztoB Evenings by appointment Teiephonei Emil-yam, A Sqlicigorg, Cook & Gibson T. C. Newman MEDICAL MUSICAL $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE SINGLE COPIES 5c. DENTAL MRS. MYLKS THORNHILL J. A. Gibson LEGAL Rec. MO. 2866 10 to 12 a.m. Residence 148 Phone 100 Phoné 3 The last of the “Kelleys” passed away on Sunday, February lst, iv; the person of Archibald! Kelley, 92 years of age. They were a noble family; sturdy Scotch settlers whose greatest wealth was their integrity. They were as upright as the tall hardwood trees they felled 110 years Eversley Presbyterian Church held its c'ongregational and annual' meet- ing on January 29th. Financial state- ments in each department showed an‘ increased balance. Imlprorvemets in the grounds were accomplished and plans were discussedl to make further improvements. Walter Gellatly was re-elected chairman of the Managing Board; Misses Jessie Gellatlly and Ethel Ferguson as church organists and Edith Bovair as S.-S. superintend- ent. Departmental reports heard at the annual meeting- of Nobleton United Church showed substantial balances in- each with missions and war char- ities receiving donations. A new or- gan was reported paid' in full. The Sunday School had an average at- tendance of 44. It was decided to hOldr the anniversary services on the second» Sunday in June in place of October, as heretofore. Schomflaerg United Y.P.U. has in- corporated the Anglican and! Presby- terian Societies as a community Young People’s group. All groups have been depleted by the war and the new formation is planned! as a means of strength by union. Otflf- icers are: Pres, Gibson Smith; vice: pres., H‘aroldl Forth; secretary, Jack Wauchup; treasurer, Mildred Brown; Fellowship, Missions, Culture, Citi- zenship committees named four con- veners for each. Meetings will be held every second Monday evening. The annual sikating carnival of Toronto Centre North Presbytery Y.P.U. will be held at Newmarket on: February 26th followed» by s0cia1‘ hour at Trinity United' Church. Miss Alice Ferguson and Mrs. A. MhClure attended the annual mee â€" ‘ing of Toronto Presbyterial‘ WEM.‘ . held in Toronto last Week. Mrs. (Rev.) J. A. Koffend‘ of New-market has been appointed vice-president of Section 4 of the Presbyteria] repvl'ac- img Mrs. Bond of Aurora who, though- her term of office was brief, discharged her duties» in a most pleasing and commendable manner. An experienced missionary in China, Mrs. Kofifend is welcomed: by the dis»- trict. Mr. Leslie Ro-bson'of Aurora spent a few days with his grandmother, Mrs. Catharine Robson. Correction: In speaking of an adâ€" dlress by Rev. Mr. Hirtle of Rich- mond. Hill, and one by Mrs. Rock ocf King, the occasion was the month- ly meeting of Eversley Women’s Misâ€" sionary Society, held: at Mrs. Mc- C'lure’s-. Mrs. Mannels and Mrs. A. Kelley sponsored a euchre and: 1bingo last week at Mrs. Mannels’ home, Humh ber trails. Twenty dollars or more was. realized» for soldiers" boxes, ta'k- en care of by King W.I. Several ladies from the district at- tended the WuM..S. Toronto Centre Convention of the United! Church. Mrs. (Rev.) J. MbEwan was again appointed officer in this area. Ndbleton W.I. will sponsor a St. Valentine dance on Friday, February 13th in the Hall. No ill luck in- this date for this W.I,\ The success of [former St. Valentin‘e dances ushers in the forthcoming event with good favour. King Women’s Institute Branch will hold the February meeting on. Mon- day, February 9th. The date has been altered to suit the speaker, Mrs. (Dr.) Devins of Aurora. The Patriotic Rally, Tuesday, February 10, sponsored by Aurora Victory Chorus will be the highlight on- that date. Mrs. Earl J. Bowes returned: to her home on January 2151: following a surgical operation at St. Michael’s hospital. A miscellaneous shower was held on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Hilda Patton for Miss Jean Mc- Clure of Tbron-to. A shower was held at the home of Mrs. Walter Monkrman, Strange, re- cently for her sister, Irene Gil'lies of Toronto, whose marriage took place at Weston on Saturday, Janu- ary 315$. More than 50 attended. King City District News RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO L‘HURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5th, 1942. The North Bay train stops here at Maple every morning about 6. This will give anyone who wishes a chance to spend a long- day in ‘the city. ‘ ' At the King and Vaughan Plow men’s banquet in Armstrong’s Hall, King, on Friday, the society present- ed George Lawson, treasurer for 21 years, with a «gold headed cane. J. T. Saigeon. secretary, read the ad‘- dress and James A. Cameron, reeve of Vaughan, made the presentation. Calamity howlers have been com- menting on the large number of farm sales. They were born forty years too late. In this issue 39 farm auction sales are registered: from February 1 to Mar. 22 inclus- we. The Post Office has been removed to Mr. Savage’s store and1 the look boxes and other conveniences are quite up-to-date. FORTY YEARS AGO From our Issue of Feb. 5th, 1902 Four curlers from the RichmondV Hill Curling Gluib had the honOr of playing a frienly game at the Queen City rink, with the Scotch curlers who are now touring Canada. Mr. Bert Nicholls, Victoria Square, won the prize of $5 offered last Sat- urday for the person brimgimg' the largest load of skaters to the local aren-a. Mr. Nichollsw had= thirty peo- ple in his sleighload. The Richmond Hill Flollies under the direction of Gordon! Sloan, Lou Teetzel, A. T. Minnis and Wesley Middleton is to be staged here some- time in March. From our Issue of Feb. 2nd, 1912 At the County Council session this week Stanley Tyndall was appointed high school trustee for Richmond- Hill by Reeve Lunau. From our Issue of de. 3rd, 1927 Farmers could do all their buying co-operativrely if they were so mind‘- ed‘. But under the present govern- ment system of price control there is possibly, not the need of such at present. vCo-operation is not the cureâ€"all to the-farmers” problems. It is a vast help especially in the pooling of lab- our and in coâ€"operation in the use of farm machinery and: implements. Laskay Radio Farm Forum met at Franfk Marshall‘s on Monday even- ing. Twentyâ€"five members discussed “Buying Together”. Answers to questions scheduled were: The U.F.O. in this district has been a success- ful coâ€"operative enterprise in- the controlling: of some commodities, 'bindin-g' twine ant} salt. The funeral service was held? from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at Strange, Rev. F. V. Abbott of Schomb berg officiating. Interment was made in King Cemetery on Tuesday, Feb» ruary 3rd. All Saints’ Church, King announces Sunday School 2 pm. D.S.T. and serâ€" vice 3 p.m. D.S.T. on February 8th: “Below” temperatures registered, Kingf,’ 24; Ndbleton, 20; Kettleiby, 16; S'chomberg, 12. Let’s spend‘ our win- ters at Schomfbeng. Archibald Kelley was last of six children of Archibald amt Mar)r Kel- leyx, natives of Kinty're Island, Scot- land, who migrated to Canada. in 1832. They came by foot from ‘Mtwdd'y‘ York to the highlands Oif King Township where virgin forest sloped- down to a beautiful little lake. New Scotland they named their home and “Kelley’s lake" it is, forever. There were seven children; three livedl more than. 90 years, two more than 80de two were past '70. The par- ents were both past 80. For many years the housekeeper, nurse, advisor and friend: was Mary Mitchell, his niece. Ulponr her fell the burden of years of patient toil and service which she gave glad-Ly and well. She survives, but only on a (bed of great illness in St. Michael’s Hospital. Archie Mathieson- of Toronto is the one surviving nephew. ago to build: their pioneer home. They lived: contentedly', majestically, the simple trwths of life, and] enjoyed the fruits of such to a very great old: age. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO THIRTY YEARS AGO WAY BACK IN Miss Jean Curtiss of Kettleby vis- ited recently with Mr. and" Mrs. J.“ Watson. Miss Kay Mag-inn has returned to Toronto after spending a fortnight with her parents. Netbleton Y.P.U. entertained mem- bers of Laskay YlP.U. on January 27th. The main feature was a skat- irng' party at the rink, followed by a social hour at the church which con- sisted of recreation conducted by Jean Maginn, after which lunch was served by the Nobleton; Union. The regular weekly meeting- of the Laskay Y.P.U. was held at _the church on January 29th, The Culture Con- venor. Jimmy Max-wood, was. in change. The main- features of-the program were the topic on “Hdb- bies” given by the convenor and‘ an interesting description of Malaya given by Lorne Scott. The February meeting of the WA. wilil be held on February 18th at the home of Mrs. C. Peterman. The Sr. Institute of Vellore are planning to hold a euchre and dance in the hall at Vellore on February 27th. Further particulars later. One of our members, Mrs. McTag~ ‘gart, was successful in the Star con< test in winnimg‘ first prize for sea- man’s stockings. We feel honoredv in having Mrs. Midl‘aggart as one of our active members. John Walker was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and rpa-eeeritor in the congregation Posvt Stewart. When he came to Canada and setifled‘ in this community in: 1834, he became precen-tor and was one of the founders- of Brown’s Cor- n-ers Presbyterian Church, which is now Brown’s Corners United Church. The following- certificate wasl (brought from his ahurch in Ireland: Unit Number six, Hope and Tes- ton, met at the home of Mrs. Malloy last week A goodly number turned out and completed: quilting 5 quilts; At the annual meeting of the Board of Education Wednesday Miss Keith’s salary was raised‘ from $275 to $300 and Mr. Shaw’s from $600 to $650 for the year 1903. A reso~ lution- was passed! recommending monthly reports in the Public School and that scri‘bfblers be used‘ instead of slates. “We certify that Mr. John» Walker is descended from {parents among the most respectable and upright in the The Red Cross are holding an all day work meeting in» the sham mead: Tuesday; The committee want ev- eryone to come. The Walker family of Buttonvilie are among- the original settlers of this- district and‘ have in their pos- session a memorand‘um ‘book giving the family rhistory back to 1751. John Walker, the great grandfather of the present Walker family, Was borngin Coleraine, Ireland“in 1788. He mar- ried Rachel- Keith and with his wife and- family migrated to Canada in 1834. His son James was 114 years of age at this time. LIBERAL FILES The folfl‘mw'nug were the prize win- ners at the Institute Euchre held! last Monday: deies, lst, Mrs. Cox; 2nd, Mrs. Adam Bi-own; 3rd), Mrs. Doug- ]‘as Brown; gents, lslt, Gordon Atkin- son; 2nd, Jeflf Scott; 3rd1, Donnie McQuIay. Lucky prize for table 12 was won by Della. Alflenn and Geonge Clark. Mr. and! Mrs. Dave Brown won the first freeze-curl: prize with Mr. K. Stotts and Mr. J. MdPTherson the second. er. Leslie Hood received. the fol- lowing card from Mrs. Frank Rae which was readl to Brown’s Corners United Church congregation on Sum- day: “May I thanlk through you the friends in Brown’s Corners who senrt such beautiful flowers in tribute to Mr. Rae. I do appreciate this token of remembrance and feel comforted that his work and influence still live on. The years in the fellowship of the church over there were happy ones and I give thanks for them, now, more than ever. Yours sincerely, Bessie A. Rae. The Walker Family Among Original Markham Settlers T'eston and District THE WALKER FAMILY NEWS NOTES FROM THE BU'I'I‘ONVILLE DISTRICT mm James Wallker married Rachel Stonehouse and they would have cele- brated their golden wedding if he had’ survived until March of this year. The surviving members of his; family are his Widow, 3 daughters; Eva (Mrs. L. A. flood) Irene (Mrs. F. Tennyson), Rachel (Mrs. H. Pat- terson), Viola (Mrs. A. Harrington) and} Ruth (Mrs. H. Boadlway), and 2 sons, Earl of Wheatley and Roy on active service in England! James Walker, reeenfly deceased, was born on the farm (lot 16, con. 3e where he resided until! his death, in: the original log house which had’ been moved there from the first fanm. The present house was- erect- ed) the same year, 1858. John Walker worked the land! directly across §he road until he moved? to SaskatcheJ wan in‘ 1908. parish of Ballyachronâ€"that in) 1831 he was unanimoust elected a Ruling- E‘llder in the Presbyterian Congrega- tion of Post Stewartâ€"that he is and always was in full communion with usâ€"that he is entitled: to all the privileges of the Christian Churchâ€" we recommend him and his family! to the care and attention of what- ever Minister and Worshinping Soo ciety he may please to attach him- self. Burnside Cottage) 9 June 1834 ) John Stewart PJM. Read in the session and signed by order, Thom-as William John Walker and: his familsr settled} on 50 acres which is the North East quarter of lot 16, concession 4 Marlo ham Township. This land! is at pre- sent owned- by James Russel. They cleared the land and; built themselves a log house which was situated on the west side of the 5th concession. A few years later they [bought part of the east one-half of lot 16, con- cession 3 and this land is still the Walker home. John Walker’s son, James Walker, marriedl Rachel White. They had quite a large family in- cluding 4 sons, Is‘aah, Samuel; John and James; and '5 daughters, Many (Mrs. Calvert), Saralh (Mrs. Ellson), Rachel (Mrs. McRill), Ann (Mrs. Elliott) and Louise (Mrs. John Padlget). Mrs. John Padlget who is 32 is the only surviving memlber. All the others with fihe exception of Mrs. Elson lived to be over 80', John and James dying- in January of this year. AUCTIONEER INSURANCE Licensed Auctioneer for the County of York Insuranceâ€"Life, Fire, Automobile. Plate Glass, Burglary, Guarantee Bonds, Accident Etc. KING CITY P.O. Phone KING 4&3 Licensed Auctioneer for the countie-z of York and Ontario Successor for Corporal Ken Prenticv of C.A.S.F. and of the late J. H Prentice, formerly (Prentice 82 Prentice) Farm and Farm Stock Sales at lpeâ€" cialty at fair and reasonable rates. Milliken Phone Agincourt m3 Graduate Ontario Veterinary COfiega and MbKiHy’s Veberinary College, Chicago ’ Tel. Maple 82 Office Kingsdale 4812 AUCTIONEER. MAPLE Licensed Auctioneer f0! the County of York Sales attended to on shortest noti'te and at reasonable rates J. T. SAIG‘EON & SON Fams and village property for sale and exchange Richmond Hill Phone 1 {ichmond Hi}! Phonesâ€"15 and 14?. Night Phone 15 Branch Offices at Insurance FIRE â€" AUTOMOBILE â€" LIFE THORN HILL AND UNIONVFLLE fA-NT ADS COVER AND DISCOVER A MULTITUDE 0F NEEDS G. I. Roberts V.S., B.V.Sc. VETERINARY SURGEON MAPLE, ONT. Dr. S. W. Armitage M.D.V.V.S. VETERINARY SURGEON Ernest W. Hunter CHARTERED AOOOUNTAN’I' 57 Bloorr St. West, Toronto, Ont. Phones: 0. E. Walkington Wright & Taylor AUCTION EERS Clarke Prentiée FUNERAL DIRECTORS AMBULANCE SERVICE J. Carl Saigeon VETERINARY R. H. Kane REAL ESTATE INSURANCE BUSINESS - Tel. King 2800 Willowdalo 418 Hargrave 0795 Phone 92-8 Reflhce No.