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I have already taken mp a lot of your time so I will leave you now with many thamks for the paper and my best to everybody. Happy New Year. bor as best they can without any fear. I myself have yet to See any bombing raids or any kiwi of ac- tion. It is just the same army life as in' Canada with of course a few changes such as the blackouts at night which we are already used to. used extensively when the planes first came over. Now, though, ev- e'rybodry is om: helping their neighâ€" as yet. Those who have 'been to Londaon; tell’ of blocks and' blocks of houses in ruins rbut that the people go around as if it was all in the day’s work. Air raidls over here are not feared at all now and it seems to 'be quite an occurrence. They have air raid shelters which were ing and! band! playing when we dw'ockâ€" ed' and di'semlbarked. Believe me there5 were very few if any people on the dock and} as yet I haven‘t heard' a band. It was of course a gocdt‘joke to us and: it was treated as sucfi.’ . Some of the lads have had their dliselmfbarkation leave but I haven’t I guess you will have the ground covered! with snow there but over 'here there is .no Sign: of winter as yet except for the weather being a bit cooler than when we arrived. I had! a: really good trip- across and on a fair she beat. I am no sailor and a go'od! job I never joined the Navy as I was sick art least once a day. You of course know that it was a large cam/0y and! we were late in (locking because ofrbad weather. We had a good laugh alhout a week ago whet» one of the chaps received a letter with a. clfipping from the To- ronto Telegram telling of lthe cheer- Before I write anything I wamt ‘to thank you for sending me The Liberal as it really is swell to know what is going on im the Hill. I also want to wish you anldl all .my friends a very Happy New Year. Although 'this is late to be sending New Year’s greetings '1 know that no matter how late it is, it is never too late to wish you ' a Happy New Year. Dear Jack: Everything is fine dIOIWn here and We are all in! the best of health, the Halwkes boys and: myself are hoping to get home some time in the not too distant fwture, on our annual leave and say Hello to all once again. We have no kioks to offer, and we are treated pretty welL at all timesn B79344 Pte. W. F. Pollard, IC Coy, Irish Regt. of Canada, New Wellington Barracks, Halifax. Nova Scotia, Canada. I am taking this opportunity to write and let you know that I am receiving 'your publication “The Lib. eralr” every week. It is certain-1y swel‘l to get all the news from the home town and know how everyone is faring in the battle of life. Thanking you once again for the paper, I rennin, Dear Sir:â€" THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5th, 1942. Yerex’s Electrical Davies’ Dry Goods Store 26 Yonge St. [9N ALL MAKES OF RADIOS BY CERTIFIED RADIO TECHNICIAN TUBES TESTED FREE FREE ESTIMATES RADIO LOANED WHILE YOURS IS AWAY RADIO SERVICE Richmond Hill We have received a partial delivery of our new Spring Print Cotton Dresses ranging from $1.29 Sizes 14 to 44 Yours truly, Tpr. H. J. Mill‘s, R.C.D New Wellington Barracks, Halifax N.‘S., Jam 24, 1942 On display in our show room on Saturday next Your friend in Service, Bill Pollard LETTERS FROM OVERSEAS Dec. 30th:, 1941 MISS E. O‘RME Phone 242 Mrs. G. Masters, secretary. Vaughan and RichmOnd HiH Veterans’ Ladies’ Auxiliary, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Dear Mrs. Masters:â€" Please convey to your society mv sincere appreciation of the box which arrived recently. Socks and gloves are m05t neceSSary and welcome now that winter is here. The warmlly knitted ones that you have sent will contribute greatly to my comfort. The various other articles are most useful and are rapidly disappearing. Thank you again so very much. Yours sincerely, Eric Wilson. Once again I must say thank you for your great kindness, it is nice to know that someone is thinkiwz of us. Let’s hope‘that soon we will e‘et‘this mess cleaned up, and 'be heading for home again. Best wishes for the New Year to you all. Gratefullv ,vours, J. Warskett. I wish to thank the ladies of the Veterans Auxiliary for the lovely parcel I received today. It was for- warded on-tO‘me from‘Debert,‘N.S., as I have been over here since Nov. 13th. Believe me I am deer)le grate- ful, especially as I was almost down to my last sock, and slim prospects of getting more. No dou’at that was intended as a Christmas gift, 'but as it arrived one day before my birth day. January 7th, I look on it as a birthday preSent. I hope that by next Christmas this war will be over and We can all get back home again. I suppose you have lots of snow there now, there is no sign of any here yet, it seems funny to have a winter without snow. Doctorâ€"I can't quite diagnose your case. I think it must be drink: Patient â€"â€" All right, doctor, I’ll Patient â€"â€" All right, doc come back when you’re sdber. I am with a squadron flying the much talked of Supermarine S'pit- fire. They are a single seat fighter plane and are very fast. We think they are a match for anything Gerry has and our pilots are quite ready and willing- to prove it. My job is to keep the engines fit and ready to do the required job, so of course you can imagine how handy the gloves, socks and pullover are. We Work in the open most of the time and the weather over here isn’t any too warm but the woolies are, So I will say thanks again to you all. My kindest regards and- I’ll see you in about a year (I hope). Yours, Ben Cox Jr. Dear Mrs. Masters:â€" Are you a War Saver? If not, why not? You may be interested in work and general life in the air force on- this side of the ocean. The life here is really grand and We all enjoy our work immensely. Naturally we’ll all be glad to finish off the job at hand and get home again, but until then we’ll just “keep punching". It is a real thrill to see or hear of an- other d Gerry being- shotwlown and believe me we are getting plenty. I have just received a very lovely parcel from your organization. To say it was a pleasant anfl much ap- preciated surprise would be putting it Very mildly. You have no idea how pleasant it is to receive gifts of this nature from “home”. I can only say thanks a million, I‘ll try to keep my end up over here. - Mrs. Masters and Ladies:â€" The following interesting letters 'have been received by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Vaughan and- Rich- mond Hill Veterans: R8929? A01 Cox, J. B., R.‘C.A.F. Overseas, 403 Canadian Sqdln. Nov. 28, 19441. Telephone 119 (Cam) R71V74‘1, Sgt. Wilson, H. E., Attached R.A.F., R.C.A.F. Overseas January 6th, 1942 The Richmond Hill High School War Effort Committee will sponsor 2. Skating Party to be held- in the Arena Tuesday, February 24‘. Lunch at the High School after the skat- ing. Proceeds for Russian Red Cross and other war effort projects. C. Clarke in Chicago, and later plan going on to Miami, Florida to visit another daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Mitchell. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Moore left last week to visit with their daugh- ter and son-in-Iam, Mr. and Mrs. C. Under the auspices of the Evening Auxiliary of the United Church the Rev. Hunnisett of the Fred Victor Mission and his orchestra are com- ing to Richmond Hill the latter part of February. Watch for the date and plan to attend. Have you secured your ticket 0n the large hand crocheted table cloth made and donated by Mrs. H. Mort- son? The proceeds of this draw are to help the funds of the Evening Branch of the Red Cross. Buy a tfzket from one of the school child- “on who call on you. Harold W. Mortson, local Massey- Harris dealer invites everyone to a free motion picture show entitled “The Part We Play" at the Masonic Hall, Richmond Hill, Monday even- ing, February 91h at 8.30 p.m. D.S.T. Natural color talking pictures will show Canada’s industry and agricul- ture in War Time. Special features, lucky draw, no admission charge. We extend hearty congratulations and best wishes to Ex-Reeve J-' Lun‘au and Mrs. Lunau, Church St., Richmond Hill who celebrated their Emerald Wedding Anniversary, fifty; fifth, last Sunday, February lst. The annual con-gregatiorial meet- ing of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church was held Tuesday evening and was featured by reports of in- creased membership and successful! activities in all departments. The meeting was preceded 'by a supper after which the Minister presided over the business session. The Red Cross Valentine Tea and Baking Sale is to be held at the home of Mrs. Jas. Langstaff Saturâ€" day afternoon, February 14th. In a previous issue you read of the large numlber of articles made by this energetic group of ladies and realize the tremendous amount of work this means. Help the ladies make the afternoon of February 14th a huge success by phoning in your donation of baking to the committee in charge, which you will see in the Red Cross column, or to Mrs. F. Boyle, Mrs. Wellington Hall, Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Plewman. All proceeds of the sale and tea are used to buy materials. Mr. Harold Graham has ssuxzcessâ€" fully graduated from the Gal’c air- craft training school and is now sta- tioned at Manning Pooll, Toronto. The Women’s Auxiliary of Vet-V erans will hold a euchre at the home of Mrs. Ransom, Centre St. east, on Tuesday, February 10th at 2 pm. Bargains, Bargains, Bargains, at the Lions” Club Rummage Sale at the Store just south of Crailgie’s Men’s /Wea1‘, Saturday; deruary 7 afternoon and evening. We extend sympathy to Mrs. E. H. Hall who was [bereaved Tuesday “by the passing of her mother Mrs. W. A. Cunningham, in Toronto. The late Mrs. Cunningham was in her 83rd year. Miss Merle Bonnictk, Oa‘k Ridges, returned Wednesday after"a six weeks visit with friends in Vanâ€" couver. ‘The YJPJS. of the Presbyterian Church are holding a skating carn- ival at the arena tonight, (Thurs- day). There were 243 .sales recorded at the Lions Auction sale last Friday ‘bringing in a total of $206.26. In addition to this $13.85 was realized on the lucky draw. Plan to spend a patriotic half houg with your friends at the Red Cross Valentine Tea at Mrs. James Igang- stafif’s, February 14th. Mr. and Mrsi‘ Willard; Simpson moved to Toronto Thursday. The regular meeting of the Lions" Club will be held at the Rustic Inn this evening at 6.30. FREE MOTION PICTURE SHOW Attend the Carnival tonight Social and Personal THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO After the ceremony the wedding party and a few immediate friends went on to the wedding dinner at the S‘avarin. For travelling the bride ,d'ormedi a hud‘son seal coat over her 'wedding costume. After a short honeymoon the couple will reside in IParry Sound. The bride was becomineg gowned' in a two-piece dress of American blue silk crerpe with matching hat, corsage of American beauty roses and bauby’s breath. She was attendâ€" ed by her sister, Roberta Gillies of Markham who wore a dusky rose two piece dress with hat to match, and corsage of Talisman roses and 'bably’s breath. The groom was attended by his brother, Bruce Duncan of Mac Trr. The committee in‘ charge of the 'barking sale to [be held on Saturday. February 14th at Mrs. Jas. R; Lang- staff’s consists of Mira-Herrington, Mrs. P’lewman and M553; Gee. Any- one who may have been overlooked ‘by the canvassers and who wishes to make a donation please phone one of the committee. The local service stations will be glad to accept discarded automobile license plates, to be salvaged for war needs, for two weeks from February 2 to February 14th. The money realized is to‘ be used for Red Cross work. Where are your old license Under Headquarters instructions National Window Week is being held February 6-13 for the purpose of stimulating and increasing the inter- est of the public with a view to en- listing more workers. Sewers and knitters are urgently needed either to work in the work room or in their homes. Displays of Red Cross Knitt- mg": and sewing have been» placed in Mr. Craigie’s and Mr. Herrington's windows. William J. Lawrence, the founder of the first rose growing plant in Richmond Hill and a former leader of the Methodist Church Choir died at his Toronto home Sunday, Febru- ary 1st. The late Mr. Lawrence built the first greenhouses in Rich- mond Hill where the plant of Richâ€" mond Roses now operates. Blind for a number of years some few years ago he returned and sang a solo at special services at Richmond Hill United Church. A man of estimable character the late Mr. Lawrence was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. ' The Women’s Auxiliary of Veterâ€" ans have had a very active and suc- cessfrull year and report the follow» ing officers elected for 19412: Presi- dent re-elected‘ for 6th term, Mrs. Andrews; Vice-Pres. re-elected‘ for 2nd term, Mrs. Adams; Treasurer and knitting convenor re-electedv for 2nd term, Mrs. White; Rec. Sec. re-elect- ed- for 4th term, Mrs. Masters; Enâ€" tertainment Committee, Mrs. Mast- ers, Mrs. Pollard, Mrs. Paterson; Sick Committee, Mrs. Ewelyn, Mrs. “Paterson, Mrs. Adams. During the year the Auxiliary have made 2 full-sized pieced quilts, one full-sized afghan, 4 crilb quilts which were sent overseas. For the Brit- ish War Viotims’ Fund $12 jointly with the men’s association $315, a total of $47. Cigarettes for boys overseas jointly with the m-eni’s asâ€" sociation $39 was realized. There were 35 boxes sent boys overseas and in Canada. The boxes. contained! 1 sweater, 1 pair sodlcs, 1 pr. gloves; shaving soap; tooth powder, soap, soap boxes, boot laces, comibs, choco- late bars, gum, tea, sugar and razor blades. Laura Irene, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and- Mrs. Robert C’. Gillies, King, Ontario became the ‘bride of John Russell Duncan of Barry Sound, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Duncan of Footes‘ Bay. The marriage ceremony was perform- ed by Rev. J. P. MuLeod: of Weston Presbyterian Church. Do not forget the_ Reubrualjy 'busi- ness meeting to be held on Wednes- day next, February 11 at 3 p.m. The series of bridge and euchre games is being arranged. Those wishing to play bridge contact Mrs. O. L. \Vright or Mrs. Frank BOyle, for euchre contact Mrs. J. C. Young or Mrs. Pollard. A quiet wedding took place at Weston- Presbyterian Church Manse on Saturday, January 24, 19442 when The association desire to thank all [kind friends who have so generously assisted them. WOMEN’S AUXILIARY OF VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS RED CROSS NOTES “BILLY” LAWRENCE PASSES DUNCANâ€"GILLIES OBITUARY WEDDING WE DELIVER ouon==o=|o===o=loz= g=0=0=01 .l\._l_'Jl.\.l\. U1\UU f Specials for Thurs, Friday, Saturday RICHMOND HILL saturday, Feb. 7th mm»... unwoowomommwmmmw ummage Salei Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Clothing, Boys’ Windbreakers, Ladies’ Party Dresses and Evening Gowns, Men’s Overcoats, Boots, Shoes, Moccasins, Skates, Pictures, China, Novelties, Etc. ROYAL YORK TOMATOES, 3 15-02. tins . . . . . . PEANUT BUTTER, 20 oz. jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GRAPENUT FLAKES, 14 oz. pkg. . . . . . . . . . . . PASTRY FLOUR, 24 lb. bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SI NKIST ORANGES, do/z. . . . . . . . . . . 25c. and SHERRIFF’S LEMON PIE FILLING, pkg. COOKIES. Ginger and Fig, MEAT PIES, 6 for . . . . . . LAYER CAKES, large 2 LB. FRUIT CAKES DATE CAKES, each . . . . . . Richmond Hili Phone 77 ALL PROCEEDS FOR LIONS’ BRITISH CHILD WAR VICTIMS’ FUND KERR BROS. n LEW AYRES, LLOYD NOLAN, VIRGINIA GREY in “ Golden Fleecing ” snows START AT 7.30 PM. AND 9.30 P.M.'D.S'.T.‘ Everything plainly priced. Come in and help yourself to the bargains. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 12 BORIS KARLOFF in “ The Ape ” AFTERNOON AND EVENING MONDAY & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 10 GERALDINE FITZGERALD. JEFFREY LYNN, THOMAS MITCHELL in “ Flight From Destiny ” ~â€" ALSO â€"â€" “ War Clouds on the Pacific ” KERR BROTHERS FRIDAY & SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 6, ROY ROGERS, GEORGE (GABBY) HAYES “ Badmen of Deadwood ” ARTHUR KENNEDY, BRENDA MARSHALL, SLIM SUMMERVILLE in IN STORE JUST SOUTH OF CRAIGIE’S MEN’S WEAR “ Highways West ”' -â€"â€"-â€"â€"ANDâ€"â€"-â€" â€"â€"~ALSOâ€"â€"â€" 0H0===0=0m0=j Wiflowdale Phones 615 & 788 PAGE FIVE zo=o=o=6 23c. 23c. 15c. 75c. 29c. 15c. 25c. 25c. 29c. 29c. 25c.