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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. D. Harrington who celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on Monday last by entertaining friends at eu- chre. Mrs. M. O. Stiver, Miss Grace of Toronto will give an illustrated lecture on “A Missionary Journey through Nigeria” at the Gormley MennoniteChurch on TUESDAY. APRIL 30th. at 7.45 p.m. Standard Time You are invited! Don’t miss this treat! Rev. A. W. BANFIELD Mrs. Donald McConnell, Milliken, is the guest of Mr.:and-M1‘s. D. Harrington. 'Dhe marriage of 'Miss Alice French, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. French to Adam Br0wn‘, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Brown, Buttonville, was solemnized at the Manse, To- ronto, at 8 o’cloek Saturday evening last, Rev. D. P. Howland bfficiating. The bride was attractively gowned in blue and was'unattended. A re: ception followed at the 'home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D}. French. The happy couple will re- side at Buttonville. Congratulations to the Unionville Jumior Farmers Dramatic Club on winning championship honors at the annual Drama Festival staged by Junior Farmers from York County at Newmarket. “Brothers in Arms" was the play ably directed by Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Simpson. C. K. D. Alderson of Toronto, the adjudicat- or, praised the high quality of plays entered in this competition. The funeral service was held at Wright & Taylor’s Funeral Home, Richmond Hill, on Wednesday afterâ€" noon, Rev. A. E. Owen officiating. Many floral tributes expressed the respect of many friends. Interment was made in Hagerman Hill Ceme- tery. The pallbearers included W. A. Noble, C. E. Stiver, A. L. Brown, Ogden IMrs. 03.5er was predeceased by ’her husband 23 years ago and is now survived .by one brother, William Pearson, Brown’s Corners, a sister, Mrs. Ormerod of East Toronto and several nephews and nieces. Mrs. D. Casely, a highly respect- ed citizen of Unionville, passed away on Sunday evening last following an illness of a few chKS duration. Mr. and Mrs. Casely lived the early part of their married life on a farm at Milliken coming to Union- ville thirty-five years ago. Both were devoted members of the form- er Methodist Church, now United Church and were actively connected with Ebenezer Methodist Church be- fore'coming to Unionville. THURSDAY, APRIL 25th, 1940. WEEKLY NEWS NOTES FROM THE UNIONVILLE DISTRICT For Your ‘The Littlest Bridesmaid ’ Phone 18 Anderson, D. F. Carmichael, N YOUNG’S FERTILIZER . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 lbs. $1.10 VIGORO â€" 5, 10 and 100 LB. BAGS LAWN GRASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39c. lb. McKENZIE’S JUMBO PACKAGE SEEDS BULK SEEDS OF ALL KINDS RAKES, HOES, SHOVELS. SPADES. Etc. F. Y. W. BRATHWAITE St. John’s Church Parish Hall Thursday, May 2nd AT 8.30 P.M. Daylight Saving Time ADMISSION: ADULTS 25c. Garden OAK RIDGES, ONTARIO A Three Act Play A.Y.P.A. Presents I wish to express my sincere gratâ€" itude and thanks to the Richmond Hill Fire Brigade and all those who prevented my laundry from fire last Saturday, April 20th. I also wish to express my appreciation to those who helped me remove my furniture and clothes from my home which was so near to destruction. Thanking everybody for their kind assistance, ter Unionville will go on Daylight Saving commencing at midnight, April 28th. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back. Several of the local Institute "members attended the Achievement Day held at Wexford on Wednes- day. Mr: and Mrs. J. C. Carpenter and son John Jr. of Elmira, N.Y., visit- ed Mrs. W. J. Morr‘owllast week. The Stewards of Central United 'Church plan to serve an Oyster Sup- per on Tuesday evening, April 30th in the Church Hall. A good proâ€" gram will be also given in connecâ€" tion with the supper. A real even- ing’s- enjoyment is anticipated. Rev. C. E. Fockler of Keswick occupied the pulpit at Central Unit- ed Church last Sunday. Rev. A. E. Owen took the services at Keswick. Mrs. F. Boyle of Richmond Him is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. F. is visiting 1 John Miller iMrs. F. Pollard visited relatives in Toronto this week. A delightful euchre sponsored by the St. Philip’s A.Y.P.A. was held at the home of Mrs. G. A. M. Davi- son on Monday evening. The young people report a record good time along with an uplift to the treasury. This active group of young people have many worthwhile activities to their credit. Miss Mary Gibson was the guest of her aunt Mrs. J. A. Gibson on Miss of her Sunday Maple were out of town guests. “Home Economics" will be the in- teresting topic presented by Mrs. S. Bell at the May meeting of the local branch of Women’s Institute that wi‘ll’convene, at the home of Mrs. R. A. Sabiston on Thursday next. Reports, election of officers and pay- ment of fees will' be important busi- ness on schedule and the attendance of all members is desired.lThe host- esses for the afternoon will be Mrs. H. H. Powers, Mrs. T. Burnett, Mrs. A. E. Milner. Plan to attend. Harrington, William Milliken of Toronto and Mr. G. 1. Han LETTER OF THANKS We Deliver remain Your Friend, LEE FUNG Hamny of WEAVERS-TAYLOR Langstaff Baptist Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday afternoon, April 20, when Gertrude Evelyn (Gerty) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Taylor of Richmond Hill became the bride of Leonard Charles, son of .Mr. and 'Mrs. J. Weavers of Thornhill. The church was lovely with ferns, snap- 'dragons, delphiniums and pussy wilâ€" lows. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. G. Bentley of Hope Gos- pel Church, Toronto, assisted by the pastor, Dr. M. H. Blandin. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, 'Mr. Wm. Taylor of Toronto, was lovely in an ivory satin gown with alencon lace on long lines. Her 'shoulder length veil fell from a ‘Juliet cap of white net and she carâ€" ried a cascade bouquet of pink car- ‘nations. Miss Laura Morris was bridesmaid and wore a moss green satin gown on long lines with small “matching hat and carried pink sweet peas. Mr. Earl Taylor, young- 'er brother of the bride, played the ‘wedding music. During the signing of the register Mr. Stanley Carter ‘sang “Moment by Moment”. Mr. ‘Alfred Weavers was best man and ’the ushers. were Mr. Bob Phillips, ‘Mr. Raymond Beale and Jack Tay- lor. Following the reception the bride changed to a coat dress of Queen’s blue crepe with white ac- cessories. Amid showers of confetti and best wishes of about 50 guests the happy couple left by motor for ‘Delhi and other points west. Woman was created from man-’3 r'nb, but ever since then the average woman has given man plenty of rib- hing. CORNER-RUMBLE A pretty April wedding took place at the Presbyterian Manse, Richâ€" mond Hill, on Wednesday, April 17, when Beatrice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Rumble, became the bride of Harry Corner, son of Mr. and Mrs. George William Corner. Mrs. A. Corner acted as bridesmaid. Mr. Albert Corner acted as best man. Rev. J. D. Cunningham per- formed the ceremony. The couple will reside at Elgin Mills. It is expected that many former members and friends will be in at- tendance at the special anniversary services which are being planned for ‘the month of May. The first services held by Metho- ‘dist preachers in Richmond Hill were in the year 1805, and‘ were held in the log school house until the first church was built some years later. Next month the Richmond Hill 'United Church will celebrate the sixtieth anniVersary of the erectiOn of the present building, the corner stone of which was laid on ,May 24th, 188-0, the previous building having been destroyed by fire a few months earlier. At a meeting held Thursday last in Newmarket at the home of Mrs. McCaffrey, the divisional commisâ€" sioner for the Girl Guides, Miss Con- nor, president of the local associa- tion was informed that Richmond Hill Girl Guides stood 8th for a shield given for the {best knitted art- icles. Richmond Hill Co. is to be congratulated on their standing as this competition was for the whole of Ontario. l The local Tennis Club held a meet- ing Wednesday evening when plans “for the coming season were dis- cussed. Weather conditions per- mitting it is planned to open the season with a local tournament Sat- urday afternoon, May 4th. Rev. W. F. Wrixon attended the Convocation of Wycliffe College on Monday evening when the Principal- ‘Elevct The Very Rev. Dr. Armitage was welcomed and gave the address -to the Graduating Class. Reeve T. H. Trench, Mrs. Frances 'Atkinson, and Mr. and Mrs. A. G. 'Savage visited over last week-end 'with Dr. Fred and Mrs. O‘Conndr in Syracuse, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doggett of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, called on Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Wrixon on Sun- day last. The Senate of the University of Toronto announced this week that Mr. C. J. Kerswill, M.A., has won the Ramsay Wright graduate schol- arship for the 1940-41 session. held Rev. Mr. Whattam of the Ontario Temperance Federation was a vis- itor in town this Week. M a S Sociai and Personal PLANNING ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Tag Day for the blind will be in Richmond Hill Saturday, 4th. WEDDING THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO Another’ Euchre will be held- in the Lodge Roon'ls, Masonic Hall, on Tuesday, April 30th. A hearty wel- come to all. ' IN MEMORIAM , NICHOLSâ€"In loving memory of a dear husband and father, W. F. Nichols, who passed away. April 22, 1936 and our dear Anson who de- parted this life Oct. 7th, 1932. Many a day your names are spoken, Many an hour you are in ouij thoughts, A link in our family chain is broken, You have gone from ourhomes, but not from our thoughts. Surrounded by friends we are lone- some, . In the midst of our joys we are blue, With a smile on our lips there’s a heartache And a longing dear o'fies for you. â€"Ever remembered by wife and family. ORANGE EUCHRE Fourteen tables were in play at ‘the local Orange Euchre held in the ‘Lodge Rooms on Tuesday evening, ‘April 16th, when prizes were won. “by: Ladies, Mrs. ChristOpher, Miss G. Leverers. W. Deadman; gentle- men, A'. Burgess, S. Dewes, A. E. Glass. CARD OF THANKS Mr. George Smith and family wish to thank the friends and neighlbors for their many acts of kindness, ex- pressions of sympathy and condol- ence at the time of their ‘recent be- reavement. Society plans to send, at regular in- tervals, remembrances to boys from the Richmond Hill Red Cross area who are at sea, overseas, or leaving immediately for Overseas. it is nar- Richmond Hill Presbyterian Young People’s Society conducted the evenâ€" ing service last Sunday. The presi- dent, Miss Eieanor Barker, presided and was assisted by Gordon Cunn- ingham. The speaker was Bill Pol- lard who took as his subject “Preach- ing‘ Christ”. Representatives of sev- eral Toronto Young People’s groups attended the service. ' (31‘053 Society will be held in the Red Cross Work Room on Wednesday af- ternoon, May list at 3 pm. As the Richmond Hill Red Cross Society plans to send, at regular in- tervals, remembrances to boys from meeting of. the Red Cross Notes The regular YOUNG PEOPLE CONDUCT SERVICE MEN’S AND BOYS’ FURNISHINGS, BQOTS AND SHOES Bargains ! We invite you to come early and share in this sensational bargain offering. We invite you to visit us at our temporary quarters and share in the savings we offer in our FIRE SALE to clear out a large quantity of damaged and slightly- damaged goods. Everything Marked Down to Clear Quickly j? V. '. I. . '37} . ~, \â€" {a ESALEU YONGE ST., RICHMOND HILL ALL THOSE WHO LENT VAL ‘UABLE ASSISTANCE TO US AT THE TIME OF THE FIR] LAST SATURDAY WE EXTEND OUR GRATEFUL APPRECIATION. MASON lC HALL pending repairs to our store recently damaged by fire R. J. CRAIGIE SAVELNOW ON MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, Etc. monthly business Richmond Hill Red 1 be held in the Red WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN THE v OQOWQOOMWOO “OMOOMOONWM This production will not be shown anywhere except at advance prices â€" At least until 1941 Air drama. A timely, thrilling andjntensely iriteresting picture ,03 aviation, building to a gripping climax. RANDOLPH SCOTT, PRESTON FOSTER, MARGARET LINDSAY “ TWENTY THOUSAND MEN A YEAR ” Melodrama. A released convict who is determined to fio straight. It’s a red-blooded action-crammed, suspenseful screenipiay. - This is one up a heavy MONDAY & TUESDAY, MAY 6 - 7 MATINEE 1.45 P.M. EVENING 8 O’CLOCK “Gone with the Wind.” Melodrama based on the character Cisco Kid by O’Henry. AmuSinz and full of action. -- Also BORIS KARLOFI“. - MARGARET LINDSAY in “ BRITISH INTELLIGENCE ” ALL SEATS RESERVED, BUY EARLY EVENING $1.00 MATTN WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MAY 1 - 2 GEO. RAFT - HYMPHREY BOGART - JANE BRYAN in “ INVISIBLE STRIPES ” SHOWS START AT 8 RM. and 10 P.M. D.S.T. A fast moving, timely Spy and action drama FRIDAY & SATURDAY. APRIL 26 - 27 CESAR RO‘MERA - MARJORY WEAVER in “ CISCO KID AND THE LADY ” MONDAY & TUESDAY, ‘APRIL 29 - 30 JOAN BENNETT - ADOLPH MENJOU in “ HOUSEKEEPER’S DAUGHTER ” of the funniest comedies yet produced and should pile total of laughs for all. You are sure to love: it. 1 ‘ TODAY. THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Daylight Saving Time MATINEE 75c. PAGE FIVE