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Dr. and Mrs. 'Spaulding, Mrs. s. M. Brown, Miss Augusta Eierheller, of Toronto, spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Thos. Frisby. Mrs. Stanley Boynton is spending 'vo weeks at Jackson’s Point. Mr. and Mrs._ Lambert and two chil- renyof Brooklin, spent over the week nd at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. McCague, of Al- liston, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends here. Mrs. M. McCague, of Toronto, and Mr. James A. McCague spent Sunday with Mrs. S. Boyfiton. Miss Gertrude McEachern and Miss Lillie L. Meyer, of Toronto, were en- tertaihed on Sunday by Mrs. R. E. Sanderson. Mrs. M. Wellman, Miss Marjorie and Mr. Geo. Wellman spent Sunday with Mrs. Louis Nichols. Mr. Perry Edwards had the day of flays when he accympanied his sister and her family 'with annual Hydro workers’ picnic of Toronto, to Niagara Falls. Mrs. Goforth is visiting with her son Mr. ‘W. F. Goforth, of Scarboro village ’this week. Mr. David Hopper, of Toronto, spent last week with Mr. Robt. Hopper. Rev. William Haig and Mrs. Haig had a pleasant visit to Bond Head on Saturday when Mr. Haig performed the ceremony that united in bonds of matrimony Mr. Gordon Brethet and Miss Marion Kerswill, two of the town’s popular young people. Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Boston and Miss Marion spent last week with friends around Tilsonburg. They re- port a very pleasant trip through an excellent farming and dairying centre. Mr. Bert Peach, of Orilla, visited with his nephew Mr. L. G. Stouten- burg over the weekâ€"end. ‘ SHOWERS WELCOMED The shower of Wednesday noon was very much enjoyed by not only the vegetable world, but also by everyone. The dust from the motor driven ve- hicles had made everything near the road, gray. Root fields, gardens and grain fields have improved wonderful- ly in a few hours. When the early season was so wet everyone was anx- ious for some dry weather, but now we are delighted to have the refresh- ing showers. Miss Taylor was the guest of Miés Mae Flavelle over the weekâ€"end. Miss Kathleen Dennis, after 3. monâ€" ths holidays returned to Jersey City where she is engaged to do work with the children. Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson, Miss Muriel and Master Nelson, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mrs. Homer Wil- son. ‘ Has your former scribe gone on a journey Mr. Editor? Well Victoria Square is' yet very much on the map and lest your readers should forget us I must try to pen a few lines for your many subscribers. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Gooderham spent a few days last week with Mrs. W, F. Nichols. Many old friends were delighted to meet them at the rlarden Party and were pleased to see fr. Gooderham so much improved in .‘alth. Mrs. W. Brumwell we are pleased to state managed to visit the 'party on Saturday and was greeted by hosts of friends. We wonder if her arm didn’t ache after so many warm handshakes. She reports a substantial gain in weight. We hope the gain continues to be in evidence until she is her form- er self» Mr. John Hickson, Mr. and Mrs. B. Meek, of Oshawa, were back to greet old friends on Saturday. The electrical storm of yesterday was quite severe. At No. 7 school, PAGE EIGHT VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES TORONTO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Radial Department New Time-Tables may be obtained at any Radial Station or from Conductors. Lake Simcoe Line CHANGE OF TIME-TABLE SUMMER TIME-TABLE EFFECTIVE FRIDAY '/A. M., JUNE let, 1929 On Sunday afternoon a full house was on hand to enjoy the service con- ducted by Rev, Mr. Black, of Aurora. Although Mr. Black was formerly a Methodist we believe it was his first appearance in our pulpit, Judging from the many complimentary re- marks heard regarding the inspiring, and evangelical address given, he shall always receive a warm welcome in this church. In tPLn evening Rev. Mr. White, of Aurora, also gave a soul searching ad- dress t3 a Inge congregation. At both services Miss Gertrude Mc- Eachern, of the St. Clair Avenue Uni- ted Church, Toronto, accompanied by Miss Lillie L. Meyer gave inspiring messages in her songs. We believe the greatest interest was manifested in the gameâ€"of ball be- tween the hoys of Unionville and a number of the Victoria Square boys. The home lads had not practiced once this season yet they won a signal vic- tory over the visiting team. The evening program rendered by members of St. Clair‘ United choir, Toronto. under their skilled leader, Mr. Chapman, was thoroughly enjoyed by a large crowd of people. The services of the day were unique a “Brown” address to the Sunday School followed by a “Black” address to the afternoon congregation and a “White” address to the evening as- sembly. The combination worked for we Believe the offering was the larg- est in Sunday School anniversary his- ‘tory. Great crowds from far and near found their way to our corner on Sat. urday. Many during the afternoon enjoyed the baseball tournament and the warmly contested horseshoe pitch- ing contest. Thornhill team took the money home with them. “BROWN, “BLACK” and “WHITE” Your sgribe has attended these funcâ€" tions for more than twenty-two years 'and in his opinion the proceedings were carried through with a harmony hardly ever equalled. M1". and Mrs. Homer Burke and Miss Verna, of Scarboro, visited with Mrs. W. Brumwell on Saturday. papers any car Mr. and ‘Mrs. Ross Winterstein, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Carver spent Sunday with Mrs. W. Dennie. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Annis, Messrs Arthur, Elmo, Clare Annis, Miss Irma Miss Evelyn, Port Huron, were guests at the party on Saturday. Miss H. Winger standing on a metal register received a shock that almost knocked her to the floor at noon hour. At two o'clock again she was almost overcome with the electric currents in the air and had to be taken home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowbotham, OI Stouffville, visited with Miss Velma Boston last week. Mrs. Harry Barber is spending a few days with her mother in Scarboro. Mr. Ezra McMullen has added much to the appearance of Heise Hill by the erection of a fine commodious barn, eight feet long and a large up to date steel driving house. Miss Kaiser, of Mrs. Kaiser Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Heise return- ed this week after spending a few days in Michigan, attending conferen- ce there. Miss Helen Henderson, of Buffalo, spent Thursday afternoon with Miss Pearl Dennie. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carver, Mr. and Mrs, Ross Winterstein and son 'Bruoe, of Lemonville, visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dennie. SUCCESSFUL GARDEN PARTY Mr. James Denne has now all the mers any car driver needs. INSPIRING ANNIVERSARY SERVICES of Toronto, was guest. over the week-end. Misses Muriel and Reta Dean, spent the week-end with friends in Hamilton Miss Rheo Hooper with Mrs. Whitt. en, of Elgin Mills, motored to Detroit, to visit Mr. and Mrs, Walter Bird and to attend the wedding of Miss Hazel Bird. Miss Rpth James, of Syracuse, U. S. is visiting with Mrs. F. Simpson. Mrs. B. Heslop and son James ac- companiéd by Mrs. James Heslop and Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper spent the week-end at Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Mrs. Jno. Dean, of Hamilton, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dean. The W.M.S. of the United Church will withdraw their meetings during July and August. Dr, Sparling, of Weston. who has accepted a call to the United Qhurch here, will take hiS'first service on Sunday, July 7th. Miss Mary De'an and Miss Eva Ros- ier are holidaying in Bermuda. Mr. Geo. Miller, of Toronto, and Mr. Price, of Oakville, have rented the gar- age belonging to the Hooper estate. They will take possession on Monday, June 24th. Several of the members of the W0. men’s Institute will attend the district convention at Stouffville on Thursday. Parading to the United Church on Sunday evening last, Patterson Lodge accompanied by Visiting brethren, was addressed by Rev. W.E. Baker, pastor of the church, who took as his subject “Coâ€"operation with God.” Rev. John Oke, a former pastor of the church as- sisted. Special music was rendered by the choir and Miss Barker sang a solo. The offering was in aid of the Sick Children’s Hospital. Misses Margaret and Irene Lane, spent Sunday with Mrs. N. Smellie. Bars Burgess,of Toronto,spentthe week-end with Mrs. S. Elson. Rev.John Oke and daughter HazeL visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Oke on Sunday. Miss Mead, of Unionville, is spend- ing a few days with the Misses Edey. The Sunday School Picnic of the United church will be held on Wednes- day, July 10th at Elm Park, Wood- bridge. The Women’s Association of the United Church are making plans to hold a “Big Garden Party” on Satur- day, July 13th on the grounds of Maj; or and Mrs. Morrison, Langstaff. egiate is home on her vacation. Mrs. Carleton, of Brantford, was re- newing old acquaintances in the vill- age this Week. Mr. Currie, father of Mrs. W. J. Wesley is seriously ill at Mrs. Wesleys home. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Francis visited with Mr. and Mr§. J.E. Francis on Sunday. Mrs. Appleby, of Parry Sound, reâ€" turned home on Monday after spendâ€" ing the week with Miss Agnes Cooper. The marriage of Leila A. Duncan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dun- can to Ewart Johnston, son of Mrs. Mary Johnston, took place on Satur- day afternoon, June 15th, at the Far- sonage, Newtonbrook, Rev. E. R. Young officiating. The bride was at- tired in a navy blue suit with hat, shoes and stockings to match. After the ceremony a reception was held at ithe home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston will take up residâ€" ence in Orillia. I The Thornhill girls were fortunate again in carrying home the first mon- ey, when they played at Victoria Square garden party. After defeat- ing Highland Creek by a substantial margin they met Lansing aggregation The friends of Miss Leila Duncan, German Mills, held a miscellaneous shower in her honor at the home of her parents on Thursday, June 13th, about two hundred being present. The lawn was decorated for the occasion and confetti was much in evidence. The presentation was made by Miss Ada Denby and Mrs. Jack Robinson, a basket with the gifts being decorated in pink and white. Lunch was servâ€" ed, followed by an informal dance. AURORA WINS FIRST LEAGITE GAME FROM THORNHILL PATTERSON LODGE A.F‘. & A.M. The Thornhill Ladies Softball team with a number of supporters motored to Aurora last Friday, June 14th, when the two teams played their first league game of the season. After five innings of play Aurora won by a score of 13-8. THORNHILL LADIES AGAIN CARRY OFF FIRST PRIZE in the finals. The Thornhill girls came out on top by a score of 16-5. THORNHILL GIRLS TO PLAY AT BRIAR HILL CHURCH The Thornhill girls softball team are invited to play the Lansing girls at a garden party to be held at Briar Hill Church on the corner of Dufferin St and Briar Hill Road, Fairbank, on Tuesday, June 25th. Will supporters please come along and help the girls. SOCIAL and PERSONAL Miss Gweneth Baker, of Perth Coll- STRAWBERRY FESTIVAu SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC JOHNSTON â€"â€" DUNCAN BUSINESS CHANGE SHOWER FOR BRIDE THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO THORNHILL DISTRICT NEWS | While turning in his gateway on Sunday, June 16, Mr. Ed. Irish’s truck was struck by a Paige car from Mich- igan, U.S., which was forced by a- nother American car from the rear. In the last car a three year old boy was forced through the Windshield and badly cut about the head. He was rushed to the office of Dr, Johns where his wounds were dressed. Mr. Irish’s car was little the worse, but the two American cars were badly dam- aged. The three cars were travelling south. The Thornhill Ladies Softball team will play with the Planters Ladies, leaders in the Oakwood League, to- morrow, (Friday) evening, on the Thornhill diamond at 7.30. Every- one come out and give the girls your support. We extend congratulations to Mr. W. R. Fee, of Langstaff, who was suc- cessful in first year medical exams at Toronto University and Mr. R. P. Johns, of Thornhill, who was success- ful in second year exams. . Producers were on hand with a fine supply of fresh foodstuffs when the North Toronto market opened on Tuesday at two o’cloek, but business was vet}; slow starting, it being about five o’clock before the market took on its usual busy aspect. 5; “The people don’t seem to know yet that we open the market at 2 o‘clock,” was the explanation given by the farmers. The early opening was adâ€" opted about two months ago at the market. FIRE AT THORNHILL GOLF CLUB Damage to the extent of approxi- mately six-hundred dollars was caus- ed when fire broke out in the pump house of the Thornhill Golf Club on Sunday afternoon, June 16th, burning- some of the main switches, and part of the building. The Richmond Hlil fire engine was called and the fire quickly extinguished. It is thought the cause was through defective wir- ing. Loss is mostly covered by insur- ance. Much credit is due the Rich- mond Hill brigade for their prompt and effective action. A big variety of home baking prov- ed a boon to the housewives, with the weather making cooking none too pleasant. Many ner varieties of cut flowers sold quickly. Prices were as follows: THREE YEAR OLD BOY INJURED Farm Produce Chicken for roasting, 40c. 1b.; boil- ing, 35c and 38c.; milk-fed, 55c 1b. Eggs, specials, 45c doz.; extras, 40c; pullets, 35c; duck eggs, 70c. Butter 45c, 470. and 48c lb. Cream 40c. pint. Roast pork, 60c. 1b.; back bacon 45c. Vegetables Potatoes, 20c. basket; beets, 35c.; onions, leaf lettuce, white radishes, 3 for 10c.; head lettuce, 2 for 15c, and 100. each; spinach, 15c. and 200. peck; asparagus, 2 for 25c; rhubarb, water- cress, 3 for 10c; mint, 5c bunch. Strawberries were on four or five stands, selling at 25c and 30c pint, 01' 38c quart. Home Cooking Bread, 14c. and 15c/loaf; buns, 20c. dozen; whole Wheat bread, 15c; cakes, 25c, 40c. and 60c. each. I" Pickles, 20c and 25c jar. Honey, amber, 60c for 5 lbs.; clover, 75c; bottles, 10c., k20c and 30c each; combs, 35c. Lemon cheese, 15c., 25c and 45c bottle; apple butter, 25c; strawberry vinegar, 35c. bottle. Whole wheat nut date bread, 15c loaI; whole wheat muffins, 300. dozen; trilâ€" bys, 20c dozen. Plants and Flowers Cabbage plants 15c dozen, 2 for 25c; tomato plants; 15c dozen; celery, 20c. Hothouse tomatoes, 35c. 1b.; mushâ€" rooms, 25c pint. Iris, 15c. bunch; peonies, 40c dozen; pinks, 3 bunches for 25c; snow in summer 10c bunch; delphinium, 25c bunch, sweetpeas 20c. Mr. Ernest Appleton motored to Brampton last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, of Unionville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hobbs last Sunday evening. Mr. Murray Summerfeldt, of Tor- onto. visited Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brillinger last weekâ€"end. Mr. Thomas Rogers and Miss ‘N. Rogers both of Toronto, were the guests of Miss Flossie Roberts last Sunday. Mr, Roy Appleton, of Toronto, spent the week-end under the parental roof. Mr. A. Brown, of Unionville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hitherill last Fri- day. Mr. and Mrs. Porter, of Toronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lotton last Sunaay. Mrs. Len Roberts and daughter, Flossie acocmpanied Mr. and Mrs. D. Harrington motored to Toronto, Wed. nesday eve’g., when they attended the Riddel-Walton wedding, which was a smart event in Danforth United Church. York Market GASHEL [I o fl‘Dominion, Day I} Celebration n LAKE MARIE, KING E Come and Enjoy a Real Holiday g Admission 25c. " Phone 18 0=°=°=° =0=O=O Veterans of the Federal Riding of North York H. A. C. BRUELS, President Gilson Model “B” Snow Bird Washer Best quality of Seed Corn including the well known Improved Learning, Wisconsin No. 7 and White Ensilage now in stock and available at lowest prices. SEED CORN MAJ.â€"GEN. SIR HENRY PELLATT, C.V.O. 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