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Congratulations to Unionville and Vellore for winning lst and 2nd place in the drama festival which wasi held at Newmarket last Thursday‘ and Friday evenings. Victoria Square came third, just a few points .be-l hind the others. The scoring was very c105e, so cheer up Victoria Square and maybe we will be first next year. The Junior Institute and Farmers are holding a progressive crokinoleI and euchre party in vthe community hall on Tuesday evening, April 30th. Come one and all, bring your cards and boards and friends. After lunch there will be an orchestra there to provide music for a dance. On Sunday, May 5th the W.M.S. are having their annual, services both afternoon and evening. In the afternoon at 2.30 Rev. and Mrs. Bur- bridge of Korea will speak and their children will sing in the Korean language. In the evening at 7.30 they will show slides on( Korea and the music will consist of vocal num- bers by Mrs. Harrington of Union- ville- andéour own choir. You are invited to attend th'ese two services. Two members of each branch of East York Institutes gathered at the 'home of Mrs. Gordon Maynard on Tuesday at Unionvme to haVe their pictures taken, each pair working- at 'som'e of the Home Craft articles whiéh ‘the different members have 'learhed through short courses under thef‘direction of the Dept. of Agri- culture. Miss Marjorie Hart and Mrs. Walter Hill represented the ‘Victoria Square branch and were asked to take along their knitting. ' The sympathy of this community goes to Mr. Herb Smith of Headford in the loss of his mother. ' The WM.S. quilting this year prov- ed to 'be short and sweet, there being only 2 quilts to quilt and about 20 ladies present to do them. Owing to the fact some of the ladies not lik- ing} dark quilts, me farm ladies didn't bother piecing any tops, and when they Weren’t wanted they felt in times like these they couldn’t af- ford- to buy light tops and so that is the reason there were only two quilts to quilt. Three years ago I believe there were 12 quilted and 'were sent out in the summer bale 'to people perhaps who hardly know what a washed quilt looks like, and VOL. LVIV. MON., TUES., WED., THURS., APRIL 29, 30. MAY 1, 2 RONALD COLMAN - WALTER HUSTON IDA LUPINO - MURIEL ANGELUS Phone MO. 2172 VICTORIA SQUARE NEWSY NOTES ___1N_._ “ PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES ” EXTRA __ CARTOONS FOR SATURDAY MATINEE THE COMMUNITY’S CLEARING HOUSEâ€" THE LIBERAL WANT ADS â€" AND -â€" BARBARA STAN WYCK - FRED McMURRAY Alice Faye - Fred McMurray - Richard Green RUDYARD KIPLING’S “ THE LIGHT THAT FAILED ” FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 26 - 27 .__1N___ “ LITTLE OLD NEW YORK ” _ AND â€" “ REMEMBER THE NIGHT ” JANE WITHERS - RITZ BROS. CAPITOL THEATRE 300 Seats All Evening 25c. ___1N____ On April 10th Mrs. K. Klinck of Stouffville, spent the day with Mrs. H. M. Perkins and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Boynton and inthe evening Mr. ‘and Mrs. H. O. Klian of Stouffville }called on them. I On Sunday, April 21 Mrs. H. M. Perkins, Mrs. W. F. Nichols and Mr. yet knew that a dark one was nice ‘and warm to Ichddle in under. A few of the folk in our communâ€" ity are out on the land once more. ‘soon the country will be a picture of beauty. What a grand old; world this is we live in. Too had some of those in the EurOpean countries couldn’t see the beauty and be con- tent to live and let live. Word has been received that Mr. 'Ross Middleton is improving from 'his attack of Rheumatic Fever. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Robert Gee is not feeling very well, 'we missed her from the quilting. 'Also Mrs. Dennis who is still under the doctor’s care. The J.F.A. dramatic cast would like to thank those from Victoria ‘Square who motored to Newmarket ’last week to the festival. It helps 'a lot to realize there are a few in’ the audience who have a soft spot in their heart for the fellow on the stage. A number of the Institute mem- ‘bers motored to Wexford to the summary day on Wednesday. H. F. Wilson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. ,R. F. Boynton. Under the auspices of the Victoria Square W.M.S. the W.M.S. of Mel- ville United Church are presenting a play entitled “The Lost Church" on Friday, May 3rd at 8 o’clock. Yonge at Castlefield «fl "In Essgtials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Libegty: In All Things, Charity” RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 25th, 1940. UNIONVILLE WON DRAMA FESTIVAL ' Playing to a full house on both nights, the five groups competing in Ithe York County Junior Farmers' Drama Festival delighted two appre- lciative audiences in the Newmarket rI‘own Hall on Thursday and Friday ‘of last week. According to the ad- 'judicator, Mr. Gordon Alderson of ‘Toronto, the five plays were very ‘creditable performances with the winners putting on almost a perfect 'act. The Junior Farmer Shield again 'went to the Unionville Club for the fourth consecutive time on their play “Brothers in Arms", directed by Mr. ‘and Mrs. R. L. Simpson. The cast consisted of Mary Crosby, Sam Gough, Mac Freeman and Hilliard 'Beare. ‘The Vellore and Victoria Square groups put up close compe- ‘tition for second place, one playing ‘on Thursday and the other on Fri- day. The Vellore show “Spreading ‘the News", directed by Miss Edna rIzzard, had a larger cast and a more difficult settingJ with the following taking part: Gordon Orr, Sadie Win- das, Robt. Watson, Austin Rumble, Jesse Bryson, Lawrence Scott, Helen ‘Bowes, Jean Hadwen, James Craib, Bruce Watson. The three plays presented Thurs- day night were Sharon Club, direct- ed by Mrs. J. W. Bowman; Victoria Square Club directed by Mrs. P. W. Willows and Nobleton Club directed 'by Walter McCutcheon. ‘ On the final night, a professional magician entertained the audience for half an hour while the adjudi- cator was preparing his report. It was worth the price of admission to see the eyes of a little girl-helper from the audience, when the wee white rabbit was taken from a sup- posedly empty box. The President of the Junior Farm- ers, Earl Empringham of Gormley, was chairman while W. M. Cockburn, Agricultural Representative, was general stage-manager, assisted by Alvin Hilts of Pickering College. BAKER BLOCK DAMAGED ‘ BY FIRE The village suffered another dis- astrous fire last Saturday afternoon which caused considerable damage to the business block at the corner of Yonge and Richmond Streets own- ed by Mr. George Baker. Flames broke out on the roof while occuâ€" pants inside were unaware that any- thing was wrong, and had gained considerable headway before the alarm was given. The roof and up- per portion of the building were de- stroyed but efficient work of the Richmond Hill Fire Brigade saved the major part of the building. Conâ€" tents of the R. J. Craigie store and of three living apartments Were re- moved and while a considerable a- mount were damaged the loss by fire to the contents was not large. The Craigie stock has been removed to the Masonic Hall where a Fire Sale of damaged goods is now in progress. The cause of the fire is unknown. CONCLUDE CURLING SEASON WITH BRIDGE A delightful social evening was enjoyed at “Dinty Moore’s” Tuesday evening to conclude a successful curling season. There were seven tables in play at Bridge and the prize winners were as follows: A. E. Glass, B. Bennett, G. Agar, J. A. Greene, F. E. Sims. Competition prizes were presented as follows: Bridge, J. Martin, C. Nelson, C. P. Wiley, D1‘.R’.K. Young; Euchre, G. Agar, F. E. Sims and B. Bennett. Refreshments were served to con- clude ,a pleasant evening as the grand finale of the most successful season in the history of the local curling club. President A. A. Eden presided as master of ceremonies. BOWLERS PREPARE President James McLean presided at a Well attended meeting of the Richmond ‘Hill Bowling Club last Friday evening. Plans for the com- ing season were discussed and ar- rangements made for getting the greens in shape. The members look forward to a successful season. season has bee Tuesday evening those wishing to to be on hand. The first SOFTBALL NOTES successful season. ALL NOTES ftball’ practice of the em called for next ng at 7 o’clock. All to play are requested d. VOLLEY BALL TONIGHT The local volley ball season will close tonight with the final game for the trophy between Ted Ben- nett’s and A. Teal’s teams. Toronto Rotary ball team are expected to be present and there will be other fea- tures. Lunch will be served. mm RICHMOND HILL 9|st ANNUAL FAIR FRIDAY, MAY 24th Richmond Hill’s Slst annual Spring Fair will be held Friday, May 24th and the officers and directors have been meeting weekly for some tlme in preparation fer the big event. Every effort will be put forth to make this year‘s exhibition one of the best Horse Shows ever held here. The prize list which will In- clude attractive awards for all classes of light and heavy horses will be issued soon, and a high class show of jumping and saddle events in co-operation with the Eglinton 'Hunt will be an outstanding fea- 'ture. Other features and attrac- tions will be announced in future issues. I In addition to the annual fair on 'May 24th the Society is this year |sponsoring a Field Crop Competi- tion in oats, and a Farm Improve: lment Contest for which immediate entries are invited. A meeting of the members of: the ‘Society will be lheld Friday evening when there will the a general consideration of plans {for the fair and the election of addi- rtional directors. All members of the Society and all interested in pro- moting the welfare of the organiza- tion are invited to this meeting. The community was shocked by the sudden passing of Fwd. Coulter, a highly respected citizen of Rich- mond Hill who died suddenly in Osh- awa, early Tuesday, April 23rd. Al- though suffering a heart ailment for some years he was in his usual good health when he left here Monday and his sudden death came as a great shock to his family and host of friends. A resident of Richmond Hill for the past eleven years he was an active worker and official of the Richmond Hill United Church and for the past couple of years served as secretary-treasurer of the Richmond Hill Public School Board. He is survived by his widow, form- erly Jane Miller and one daughter Margaret. The funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon from the funeral parlors of Wright ,& Taylor and interment will follow in Rich- mond Hill Cemetery. Mrs. George Smith, a life-long resident of Richmond Hill and vicin- ity, passed to her eternal reward at her home on Richmond Street on Friday, April 19th. She had been ill for some considerable time so that her passing was not umex‘pect- ed. I Deceased was born in Vaughan Township near King City, the young- est of a family of six. Her parents, Mr; and Mrs. George Taylor, were both from Dublin, Ireland. She was married to George Smith in Rich- mond Hill Presbyterian Church Jan- uary 7th, 1881 by the Rev. Isaac Campbell, and they celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1931. The fam- ily was looking forward to their Diamond Jubilee in January next. Mrs. Smith lived all her married life in Richmond Hill and was held in high esteem by her neighbors and friends. Her pastor, Rev. C. W. Fol- lett, in conducting her funeral ser- vice, spoke in the highest terms! of Mrs. Smith’s life and character as a mother and as a Christian, stress- ing particularly her interest in her home and family, and how much that means in these modern days. Left to‘mourn ’her passing are her husband, George Smith, and the fol- lowing childrén: Herbert, Edith (Mrs. Kerswellh Mabel (Mrs.- John- son), Sadie (Mrsi’VHall), Hazel (Mrs. Hickson),' Violet (ers. Sharpl-ess), Myrtle and Emmera. MRS. GEORGE sMITH OBITUARY FRED COUL'I'ER M” mmwuoomowuuomow EDITOR TO GO TROUT FISHING AS LIONS TAKEZOVER PAPER Next week “ye editor" takes his annual vacation and the responsibil- ity for publication of The Liberal will be transferred to the capable hands of the Richmond Hill Lions. The members of the local service club will write the editorials, edit the news, sell the advertising, and hear the complaints. Our only responsi- bility will be the mechanical pro- duction of the newspaper. The en- tire proceeds of advertising sold by club members will be devoted to the welfare work of the club. The idea was experimented with last year and proved so popular with our readers and so successful from the stand- point of the Lions treasury that it was decided to make the appearance of The Lions Liberal an annual event. We are pleased of this opportun- ity of placing the facilities of this newspaper at the disposal of this very worthy organization and we know our readers await with keen anticipation our issue of May 2nd. i *They’m SQ Canavenzient Reg'ular advertisers and contribut- ors are asked to send in their copy as usualJ to this office. Lion Bob Little who directed the undertaking as Editor-in-Chief last year again sits in the editorial chair, and from looking over his shoulder during the past week we know enough of the coming issue to as- sure our readers that it will ‘be real- ly worthâ€"while. Editor Bob assures us that next week’s features will be sensational and that there will‘ be news scoops to startle the local pop- ulace. There will be editorial com- ment on subjects ranging all the way from “Dictators in Europe” to “Lawsuits in Richmond Hill”. A page edited by Lionesses promises to be an interesting feature and we are told that it will contain reviews of subjects of particular interest to women as well as spiCy morsels of local gossip along with intimate facts of the lives of Richmond Hill’s great, near great and not-soâ€"great. We are assured the women’s page will contain everything from finest recipes to advice for the lovelom. Last year an interesting contest centred around‘ a group of photos of Lion cubs in various stages of development with prizes for correct identification. This year the photos will be of Lion-Tamers and there will be prizes for those making the “Lions’ Special” To Be Issued Next Weekâ€"Many Features Expected â€" Prizes For Contest Naming Lion Tamers * TEA BAGS SINGLE CGPI'ES be. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE best job of tracing some resemblance between the cherubic and angelic faces which will appear in our next issue and the Lion~Tamers, or should We say Lionesses, of 1940. Close secrecy shrouds the contents of the coming issue but in our de- sire to scoop the Lions on some of their own scoops we are going to let our readers have just a tip as to what they may expect. We are led to believe that among the art- icles you may expect to read next week include the following: “Major Operations in Municipal Affairs” by councillor Dr. J. P. Wilson; “The Private Lives of AmOS ‘n’ Andy” by Len Clement; “Pills and Things” by councillor Dr. J. P. Wilson; “The Private Lives of Amos ‘n’ Andy” by Len Clement; “Pills and Things” by H. F. Austin; “HOW to Win Elec- tions” by Paul E. Angle; “Reflec- tions of an ex-reeve" by J. A. Greene; “How I Manage to Remain a Bachelor” by Bill Cotton; “Zylo- hemotestary" a technical description- of how the butter gets in butter- milk, by George S. Walwin; “Over- drafts and Who Have Them" by Fred Hoover; “How to Become a Star” by J. F. Heard. These are but a few highlights of an edition We are sure you will not want to miss. We timed the Lions Special to co- incide with the opening- of the trout season, so now as we leave for the haunts of the speckled beauties We express thanks to our fellow Lions for making our holiday possible and extend them best wishes on their second journalistic adventure. MEANEST THIEVES STEAL AT FIRE Contestants for the award for the “meanest men on earth", Peter Quesnell and his son Louis, both of Hamilton, Ontario, were arrested Monday on charges of stealing goods hastily removed from R. J. Craigie’s gents furnishing store in Richmond Hill during a fire last Saturday. In the excitement of the fire everyone was helping remove goods and furn- iture from the store and two men were observed to carry a number of boxes to a car and drive away. Their action was noted by a local citizen who gave their car number to the police and the arrest followed. EUCHRE A Euchre will be held in St. Mary’s R.C. Church Parish Hall on Friday, April 26th. Good prizes. Everybody welcome. No. 43.