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LATE J. ARTHUR BOWES The community was shocked by" the sudden passing on December 26 of J. Arthur Bowes, a highly esteem- ed citizen of Richmond Hill. The fun- eral held from his late residence, Elizabeth Street, Tues-dav afternoon was largely attended ‘bv friends and relatives. The service was conducted by Rev. S. W. Hirtle of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, and inter- ment followed in Maple Cemetery. The pallbearers were: John Beres- ford. G. Yerex, William Blackwell. Frank Teasdale, Nels-on Smellie, Neil McDonald. During the service Mr. Floyd Davies sang “The City Four Square". The funeral service at Richmond Hill United Church Wednesday af- ternoon was conducted by Rev. C. B. Brethen, assisted by Rex}. Dr. Dean and Rev. C. W. Follett. Burial book place at Cdber Ceme- tery, Vaughan Township. the pall- bearers being Wilfred\ Keffer, Frank Teasdale. R. .8. Cooper, Thorn-as H. Trench, A. E. P‘-e\vman and Ralph Atkinscn. The late Mr. Bowes was born in 189’? at. Concord. a son of the late Henry Bowes and Lucy Bennett. He lived in the Concord district until moving): to Richmond Hill nineteen years ago. At fhe time of his pass- ing he was employed luv the Borden Comnam‘, and previously worked for fourtem years with Bredins Baker- ies as a salesman. and for a time was enm‘oved at the Bedford Park Floral Company. One granddaughter Elaine, a grad- uate of McMaster University and To- ronto Conservatory of Music is now resident, in Toronto. The late Mrs. Rea'man was born March 21, 1852 at Concord and was married in 18|".2 to George Reaman living for 35 years on their farm on the 3rd concession of Vaughan, Lang- staff Lideroad. One son, Ellsworth, died when six years of age. The other son Elmore, is Head of the Department of English in the On- tario Agricultural College, Guelph. The family moved- to Richmond! ‘Hill in 1907, the late Mr. Reaman’s death occurring in 1928 at the age of eighty. The late Mrs. Reaman was a mem- ‘ber of the Methodist Episcopal |Church, then the Methodist Church and finally United Church for 75 years. She led the singing in Con- cord Methodist Church for 18 years. Her three interests outside her home and church were music, flowers and friends. The death occurred on Sunday, De- cember 27th of an esteemed resident of Richmond" Hill for over 30 years, Martha Ann White, widow of the late George Reaman and daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth White of Yoa‘kshn‘e descent, who came to Can- ada about 1826. THE LATE MRS. GEO. REAMAN Ric ELECHON CONTEST lN RICHMOND HILL VOL. LXIV. No Canadian deserves Vic- tory who is unwilling to give to Victory the same full measure of his means and his labor which he will be forced to give the enemy in defeat. MIDNIGHT SHOW NEW YEAR’S EVE. DEC. 31 at 11.30 John Payne, Betty Grable. Victor Mature in PHONE MO. 2172 CONTINUED ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY. JAN. 1. 2 CONTINUOUS 2.00 TO 12.00 COMING THURS.. FRI., SAT.. JANUARY 7. 8. 9 “ MRS. MINIVER ” a devoted! member of the Hill Presbyterian Church MON., TUES., WE‘D., JANUARY 4, 5. 6 ANN SOTHERN, RED SKELTON in “ Maisie Gets Her Man ” â€" ALSO â€"â€" LARAINE DAY, LEW AYRES in “ Fingers at the Window ” PUSS’N TOOTS “ FOOTLIGHT SERENADE ” SELECTED SHORTS CAPITOL THEATRE E 300 Seats All Evening 25c. OBITUARY In acknowledging the acclamation Trustee P. E. Angle intimated that in the not far distant future Rich- mond Hill ratepayers must face the expenditure for an addition to the public school. At present one class room is located in the Municipal 'Building, and each year the chair- man rep-orted the Inspector reports ‘the room as not up to standard. Moreover even with the use of the room in the municipal hall the school is crowded he said. He suggested that when an addition is built to the school a suitable auditorium be built along with- the needed class rooms. Such an auditorium was badly needed in the village and he thought the pxace for it was in the public school. This he said was not an im- mediate problem but it was some- thing which the ratepayers should keep in mind as a necessary expend- iture in the coming years. Paul E. Angle, chairman of the Public School Board‘ 'of Trustees was returned by acclamation for another term at the annual nomination meetâ€" ing Modiay evening. Trustee James Pollard. was also accorded an ac- clamalion and Albert R. Hill was elected by acclamation to take the place left vacant by the retirement of trustee Ralphi Paris. ' Richmond Hill School Needs Addition Soon and for many years was a valued member of [the managing board. Highly esteemed by all who knew him his sudden passing came as a great shock to his many friends who extend sincerest sympathy to the be- reaved) family. He is survived by his widow, formerly Laura Woods to whom he was ’married twenty-one years ago, one son Murray, age 15, and mo brothers, Albert of Maple and Henry of Toronto. Trmtee James Pollard said it had been a pleasure for him to serve as a schor] trustee and he thanked the elec'tors for their expression of con- fidence. Rabph Paris spoke on be- half of Albert R. Hill wh'Q' was ab- sent. Board Chairman Suggests When Built That Community Audi- torium Be Included Yonge at astlefield 'InEssentials, Unity; In Non'EssentiaIs, Lzberty; In.A11 Things, Charity”. Reeve T. H. Trench congratulated the new clerk‘ on the fine statement presented and on his work through- out the 'year, and also expressed satisfaction with the work of the new Village Caretaker Leslie Baker who was appointed) this year. The Reeve made a detailed review of the financial statement andl of County affairs.” He said villag‘e finances were in excellent shape, andi‘he preâ€" dicted 'a"'tax cut next year of from three to five mills. Councillor Neal who has been chairman of the streets and sideâ€" walks committee said his department this year spent some $500 less than last year. When he was elected to council three years ago the village was fixed with a lot of law scrapes. We have had no law suits in the Allan Bales, a candidate for coun- cil, is a former member of the School Board, is president of the Horticul- tural Society and has always been active in community life. Percy G. Hill has had. experience on council and is a well known business man of the village. Ralph W. Paris re- tired this year after six years on the School Board and' for seventeen years has been associated, with the Brath- waite Hardware in Richmond Hill. Floyd R. Perkins is the grandson of a former Reeve, a former school tea- cher who is representative in this district for the International Har- vester Company. ‘ The annual nomination meeting held Monday evening was well at- tended. It was devoid of any fire- works and very little was said in criticism of the council record. Clerk and Treasurer Russell Lynett who is completing his first year in this position presented the financial statement which. showed. a cash sur- plus in thebank of over $15,000. The voting will take place in the Municipal Hall next Monday, Janu- ary 4i}. and the polls will remain open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. a member of council and nominated again both as councillor and as Reeve is refiring from municipal council. It is a fine tribute to Richmond Hill good‘ citizenship that so many men of standing in the community are Willing to offer themselves in the public service. All are good men and well qualified for the posi- tions for which they are candidates, and no matter who is elected Rich- mond Hill is assured of a good coun- cil for 1943. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3lst, 1942. Richmond Hill is in "the midst of one of the keenest municipal elec- tions in many years. 'There are three contestants for the Reeveship and six are candidates for the four seats on council. Reeve Thomas H. Trench is standing for reâ€"election and the other candidates are Coun- cillor William Neal and J. A. Greene, a former Reeve of the vill- age. rI‘h-e candidates for council are R. D. Little and‘Wes Middleton, mem‘bers of the 1942.council and Allan Bales, Percy C. Hill, Ralph W. Paris and Floyd‘ R. Perkins. Dr. J. P. Wilson, for the past three years Reeve Trench who is seeking re- election has been Reeve for the past thrree years, and previously servedr many years as school trustee, coun- cillor and Reeve. William Neal has been a member of council for several years, is a well known garage operator and car dealer. J. A. Greene is well known as a former Reeve of the munici- pality and has been active in the community life here for many years. R. D. Little and Wesley Middle- ton, members of council last year, are seeking re-election. Councillor Little is completing three years as a comcillor and previously was a member of the Board of Education for many- years. Councillor Middle- ton has had nine years experience in municipal council. Three Reeveship Candidates And Six Run For The Council Reeve T. H. Trench Seeks Re-Election and Other Candidates are Councillor Neal and Ex-Reeve Greeneâ€"Councillors Little and Middleton Stand and New Candidates are J. A. Bales. P. C. Hill, R. W. Paris and F. R. Perkins â€" Dr. Wilson Retiring Councillor R. D. Little who has been chairman of the Electric Light Commission said- that due to the wartime demands on power his de- partment had endeavouredl to per- suade the consumers to use less elec- tric pow-er. Despite this the departâ€" ment had‘ a very substantial surplus, some of which is invested in Victory Floyd‘ Perkins said his nomination came as a surprise but he was a taxpayer and interested in the vill- age and if he could be of service to the ratepayers he was willing“ to1 serve. He congratulated the retir- ing council on their record and said it seerned too bad, that they should- ‘be broken up. He was pleased to hear of the fine showing of the Yonge St. Radials, which he said started loperation when his grand- father J. Lunau was Reeve. I have no particular criticism to offer of the old council, but if you want new blood, here I am, he said. Councillor Dr. J. P. Wilson ex- pressed his regret that circumstances made it necessary for him to sever his connections with the municipal council. As chairman of the Water- works Commission he outlined in de- tail the new water supply develol - ment, which when completed. would solve the water supply problem of the village for many years. The de- velopment work is completed and only is awaiting the delivery of the pump which has been held‘ up by war priorities. Nine new water services were :nstalled during the year and he suggested that with the new sup- ply available the time was ripe for an active campaign {0 increase the number of water users. Councillor Wes Middleton who has been chairman of Parks and Buildâ€" ings reported that last; year the arena made an operating profit of $440. He felt that needed repairs and up- keep of the arena should have con- sideration in the c0ming year. He suggested when he re-entered coun- cil three years ago that steps be taken to secure an adequate supply of water, and he was pleased that the‘project now was nearly com- pleted. The water shortage had been a problem for many years but no- thing- had been clone about it. He had been a member of council for nine years and always tried“ to do his duty without fear or favor. ‘Coumillor Neal pointed out that there were payments of back taxes received every year. last three years he said. He had understood the Reeve was retiring this ytar and he had decided to be a candidate. “The army is asking for young men, so I might have a chance,” he said. Reeve Trench saidI that over a long period of years it was found pay- ments received on arrears just about balanced with arrears on the cur- rent Ievy. This year owing to im- prOved conditions and' other reasons the collections of arrears were bet- ter {hail ’usual. The amount of taxes outstanding at the end of the year were considerably lower than a year ago. The financial statement showed" that $5,568.83 had been paid on the develonment of the new water sup- ply, the total cost of which will be $8,692. This has 'been paid out of current revenue. - CURLING MEETING A meeting of nembers of the Richmind Hill Curl'ng Club and all who {km to become members this year will be held in the club rooms Lnext Monday evening, January 4th 1‘ at 8 p.m. Plans for the current seaâ€" -son will be discussed and skips ap- Tpointed for the District Cup and Tankard games. Ice maker Mood‘ie I'has a good sheet of ice and the ' roalwin’ game is expected to start any [day now. The regular meeting of the Unit‘ ed Church W.M.S. will ae held at the home of Mrs. C. B. Brethen, 35 Church Street on Thursday, January 7th, 1943 at 3 pm. Ralph W. Paris, manager of the Birathwaite Hardware, said he had been in business in Richmond,Hill for seventeen years, and having serv- ed the past six years as a member of the school ‘board he would be a candidate for council, If the rate- payers felt the experience he had gained would be useful in the mun- icipal field he would 'be pleased to have their support. Councillor R. D. Little who nom- inated J. Allan Bales spoke on his behalf and commended his candida- ture to the electors. J. E. Smith nominator of P. 0. Hill spoke on his behalf. He said he had council ex- perience and all the qualifications of a good councillor. Wilbcrt Bone asked if there is a local .by-law compelling household- ers to shovel snow. Assured that there is he observed that it must be worn out as there are people who never shovel the snow from their sidewalks. Harold Sanderson urged whoever is elested Reeve to take action to improve the radial service. Fifty and fifty-five minutes for the trip to the city limits in rush hours was too long he said. Cars sometimes sit on a ;witch for twenty minutes he said. once Bonds. This he said would be a nice nest-egg after the war for necess- ary rebuilding or for needed im- provements in street lighting. He was pleased to report that at this date there are only 6 overdue hydro accounts amounting to $19.20 which Village Clerk Lynett this morn- ing‘ received word from the War Pri- orities Board that the pump for ‘the new waterworks development in Richmond Hill will be released at is a fine showing in comparison to the arrears on the books some three years ago. Speaking on general vil- lage affairs Councillor Little said the future was encouraging as rate- payers could look forward to a six mill reduction in levy for debentures by 1946. WATERWORKS PUMP TO BE SHIPPED AT ONCE UNITED CHURCH \V.M.S. Yonge St. 51 Glenforesl ltd. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JANUARY 1. 2 “ PARDON MY SARONG ” With ABBOTT and COSTELLO, VIRGINIA BRUCE “ MOB TOWN ” - “'ith DEAD END KIDS MATINCE â€" TERROR OF THE MIDNIGHT â€" SUPERMAN MONDAY & TUESDAY. JANUARY 4. 5 “ TWIN BEDS ” With GEORGE BRENT, JOAN BENNETT “ I WAS FRAMED ” With MICHAEL AMES. REGIS TOO-MEY, JULIE BISHOP PARAMOUNT NEWS MIDNIGHT SHOW NEW YEAR’S EVE AT 11.30 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JANUARY 6. 7 “ MAGNIFICENT AMBERSON ” With JOSEPH COTTEN, DOLORES COSTELLO “ SING YOUR WORRIES AWAY ” SPECIAL MATINEE FRIDAY AT 2 P.M. \Vith JUNE HAVOCK. BERT LAHR MARCH OF TIME N0. 1 -Ax-nn-o.‘t.<l.4>.o.o-o-n.ll.q .« .0-” â€"â€"~ANDâ€"â€"â€"- he ADVERTISERS INVITE YOUR BUSINESS â€" DEAL WHERE YOU ARE INVITED. MRS. AIKEN TO ADDRESS RICHMOND HILL W.I. The regular meeting of the Rich- mond Hill Women's Institute will be held in the Municipal Hall, Thurs- day, January 14th at 2.30pm. Mrs. H. M. Aiken who broadcasts daily over CFR‘B will be the guest speak- er and will talk on “The Future of Women in Canada After the War”. All ladies of the community are invited to attend this special meet- ing. Hostess, Mrs. R. S. C‘oonerl Mrs. Matheson and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. Boynton and Vera had' their Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sanderson and Mabel. We are all very sorry to hear of Mr. Or‘a Heise's illness and hope he will scon be up and< around again. Who can beat this record? On Sunday, December 27th at a regular Sunday School service the “Breth- ren in Christ" had 100 in attendance and took in $15.00 in collections. Not all Sunday Schools are falling back. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brumwell and) family, Mr. and! Mrs. Bruce Wallace and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Constable and family all had Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. A. Valliere along with Mr. and Mrs. J. Vallieur‘e. Mr. and Mrs. Art Buchanan am! family had dinner Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. R. Whittaker of Elia. Master John and Nelson are spending their holidays at their grandparents’ home. Miss Marlyn Wallace is in Toron- to for a few days with her grand- parents. Miss Betty Wallace 13 spending her holidays with her aunt and' uncle, Ted Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gee and family, Mrs. Ratcliffe and‘ Mr. John- Holmes spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nichols. Mr. Norm°n Marfiin of the RC‘AF from Quebec, Miss Margaret Martin of Toronto and her friend Mr. Nor- man McLeod spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Snider and family. Mrs. Ber-t Sanderson is confined to her bed for a few days following a fall on the ice last Sund'av. A Happy New Year to Everyone. The Sunday School Christmas tree was well attended. Considering the sickness that has been in our com- munity the children did well. Mrs. Meryl Morris andl family, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Anderson spent Chnistmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. E. Caseley. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Heise spent their Christmas with Mrs. Heise’s parenls in the Welland district. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Nichols had their Christmas in Smith’s Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Middleton and1 familv visited with Mr. and- Mrs. Art Buchanan on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Buchanan and Edward had sup-per on Saturday ev- ening with Mrs. Mathéson and family. VICTORIA SQUARE IlUdson 5437 No. 27. C‘ooper‘