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_ John Whitmore, manager of the ‘Coâ€"operative Farmer‘s elevator is trucking wheat from Schomberg disâ€" "The Ladies‘ Aid of Kleinburg Unitâ€" ed Church will hold a corn roast on Friday night of this week. A program of singing, reading and. recitations will ‘be rendered by local talent. Rev. Jfih_n Fortner, pastor, will occupy the chair. Mr. John Black:; Nashville, is in the General Hospital, «Toronto, having undergone a serious operation on kriâ€" day of last week, Mr. Black is in his 83rd year, and is doing as well as might be expected. | A giant cornstock grown by Lloyd Watson, measuring, 4 feet 4 inches, occupies a conspicuous position lashâ€" ed to a telephone pole opposite H. N. Smith‘s clothing>store. An ear of corn close to the top is the prize offered to anyone with a reach that can strip it from the stalk. Vellore School fair is announced for Thursday, September 26. The Young folks of the Township look forward to :his event with considerable anticipaâ€" ion. ( Boâ€"peep, the 5 year old pacing mare ‘owned by Herb. Reid, proprietor of ‘the Woodbridge Inn, won second money on the Oshawa track at the South Ontario Fair. ‘ The home baking sale put on by the Women‘s Institute on Saturday at the Public Library proved a successâ€" ful one, with a substantial sum added to the funds of the Institute. _ Rev. N. Clarke Wallace Campbellâ€" ford visited his old home and: friends last week. 7 _ The Peacock Homestead on the Gore Road was purchased by it‘s preâ€" gent occupant, Mr. J. T. Peacock,. Sid Mahon, of Cleveland Ohio., who is remembered by a few old timers when he was employed by George Mason as harnessâ€"maker more than forty years ago, made a hurried call on old friends on Monday. W. S. Belfry is taking a much needâ€" ed vacation with friends at Bradford and Cannington. â€" His brother, Fred Belfry, is in charge of the drug store during his absence ; trict. Mrs. W. J. Mitchell, and son Jim, together with James Davies spent a part of last week in the Hunstville district. is on his vacation. Wes. Berry is relieving Jack Frasâ€" er at the C. P. R. Station while Jack bx«ersrx â€"â€" 330 YONGE ST. Opp. Gould W OO DB R I DG E Harvest Home Services at Christ 4 Church Harvest Home services of, Christ Church held Sunday last, drew capaâ€" city congregations. Rev. Mr. Hollsâ€" worth of Islington in exchange with Rev. J. H. Kidd was in charge of both services. Special anthems and hymns were supplied by the choir. The church was appropriately decorated with the products of the community all of which gave proof of a bountiful harâ€" vest provided. The executive of the Young Peoples‘ Society of the United Church met last night to arrange for the season‘s acâ€" tivities and decided to open on Monday night next, with a weiner roast. The dramatic club assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Nattress, who had helped with rehearsals of plays by opening up their home to the club, and together with Mrs. A. W. Craw were recipients of suitable gifts. The club handed $25.00 to the â€" Mission Circle, and $40.00 to the Fresh Air Fund from their play earnings last winter. UNITED CHURCH YOUNG PEOPLES‘ SOCIETY MEETS Mrs. William Dunn of Pickering visited her mother, Mrs. M. A. Burton 10th Concession, last week. Terry and Wallace road grading contractors are transferring their grading outfit east where they have a thirteen mile contract. The Brampton Conservator of last week in recalling fifty years ago inâ€" forms us that "It is rumoured that an agitation will soon be on foot for inâ€" corporation in Woodbridge." The same issue tells us that twentyâ€"five years ago "Thomas St. John, Coleraine has disposed of his store to Mr. Ward of Islington." And twenty years ago farmers at this time of year experâ€" ienced a long dry spell for the Conserâ€" vator says, "The farmers in the disâ€" trict are being handicapped by the exâ€" ceeding dry weather." During church here on Sunday morning the barn of Art Colton was discovered on fire, a telephone call brought many neighbours and others from a distance as well as the Maple and Schomberg fire departments with their full equipment to the scene. Unâ€" til the engines arrived buckets were ‘used which checked the flames and prevented them from reaching the barn less than ten feet away. . On arrival of the engines chemicals were used, and together with water pumped from wells the fire was extinguished. Both engines made record _ time, Schomberg although 18 miles distant MAPLE AND SCHOMBERG FIRE BRIGADES CALLED TO ART COLTON‘S BARN FIRE Y ORK â€"COUNTY _ NEWS was on the scene in less than half an hour from the time the call was sent abroad. _ Cause of fire is unknown, but might be spontaneous combustion from overheated straw stack. JOHN RICHARDS OF The funeral of John Richards of Maple, who died on Monday, Sept. 9th, took place on Thursday of last week to Maple Cemetery. It was‘ largely attended by old friends and neighbours. _ 5 se Mr. Richards was born in the Maple district and was in his 73rd year. He farmed until his retirement, fourteen years ago. His ancestors were pionâ€" eers in Vaughan township. The late Mr.. Richards was a mem:# ber of the United Church. Rev. A. S. Kerr, Maple and A. H. Halbert, King, conducted the burial service. His wife, two brothers and fone sister survives. They are Benjamin of King; Had, at Kleinburg and Mrs. Hiram Hamilton, King. Vellore Town Hall was the scene of unusual activity on Friday night, Sept. 13 when the Women‘s Institute provided a banquet for the York counâ€" ty girls team who brought home the honors to the County in the provincial Judging Competition at the C.N.E. The boy‘s team who did likewise for Vaughan Township in County comâ€" petition. The boys who were indivâ€" idual winners in a C.N.E., Judging competition, and the girls who . won distinction at a similiar competition on May 30 at Richmond Hill. The banâ€" quet was presided over by Mr. George A. Putnam, Superintendent of Woâ€" men‘s Institutes and toasting, speechâ€" es, music, instrumental and vocal were the order of the program. The girls‘ team who won the provincial Judgâ€" ing Competition includes, Mary Barkâ€" er, Temperanceville; Greta Radcliffe, Stouffville; Jean McKinnon, Woodâ€" bridge.. any T5 3 C.N.E. PRIZE WINNERS 4 BANQUETED BY WOMEN‘S INSTITUTE AT VELLORE The boys‘ team in Township Judgâ€" ing Competition who were winners for Vaughan are: Clarence Graham, Donâ€" ald Dalziel, Robert Watson. Girls who won in competition on May 30 at Richmond Hill are: Flora Craib, Jean McKinnon, Mary Constable, Laurena Rutherford. The following boys were winners either in team or individual judging: Clarence Graham, Donald | Dalziel, Marshall McMurchy, Vernon Plunkett, Alex. Watson, Robert Watson, Wilâ€" fred P. Corrill. Members of Vaughâ€" an Township Council present who spoke were James Robinson, reeve; I. T. Saigeon, 1st Deputy Reeve; W. J. Johnston and Robert Dook, Counâ€" cillors and James McLean, Township Clerk. Those representing the Ontarâ€" Branch 2990 DUNDAS STREET WEST MAPLE BURIED THTF WESTON THMES & CUTIDE â€" io Department of Agriculture were R. A. White, Newmarket. Mrs. E. Dodie, and Miss Chapman, Toronto. Musical numbers was rendered by Laurena Rutherford, Miss Purcell, Mrs. Chapman, and McDonald Brothâ€" ers. Mrs. John McNeil, president of the Women‘s Institute assisted in makâ€" ing the banguet an enjoyable affair. The Church of the Good Shepherd Young Peoples‘ Association, Mount Dennis held forth at Elm Park on Wednesday evening of last week. Roasting and feasting on corn was a feature of the program provided. Bell hops of the King Edward Hotel and friends numbering about 100 enâ€" joyed an outing at Elm Park _ on Thursday evening last when corn roasting and dancing was the order of the programme. The outing was unâ€" der the direction of George, captain of bell hops. The Park was the scene of unusual activity when the tennis section of Dovercourt Community Club to the number of 200 or more spent last Thursday afternoon and evening roastâ€" ing corn and dancing. The préesident, Leon Brook and Secretary, Robert Boyce had charge. "Half a crown," said one a length. "It‘s yours," ‘declared the auctioneer cheerfully. _ "Now for lot twentyâ€" five!"â€"Tit Bits: Howard Park United Church choir, Toronto made merry at the Park, Satâ€" urday afternoon and evening of last week when a program including baseâ€" ball, games, treasure hunts, bonfire, supper, cornroast, and singing around the bonfire, together with dancing in the pavilion were staged by the Misses Squires, Kenyon and Walker and Mesâ€" sers. Fallis and Squires. There was a long silence while the locals turned the auctioneer‘s words over in their minds. An old farmer made a trip to the city and decided to startle the wife by appearing in brand new raiment. To save wear on the new suit he placed it in the back of the wagon. A few miles from home he took off his old clothes and tossed them off a bridge into the river. * % A reunion of the Deeth family with headquarters at 224 Pearson Ave., Toâ€" ronto was held in the Park on Saturâ€" day last members of the family reâ€" sponded to the call from distant points in the province. A happy coâ€"mingling of friends it was with cornroasting, games and dancing as features. He was surprized to see that the new clothes had dropped out of the wagon. s hÂ¥ 3 "Neddy Maud," yelled the old man, pulling down his shirt tail as he realized his plight. "We‘ll surâ€" prize her anyhow!"â€"Rice Owl. The afternoon service at 2 o‘clock will be in charge of the Rev. E. Harâ€" old Toye, pastor of Central United Church, Weston. The evening service at 7 p.m. will be in charge of Mr. Smart of Mount Dennis. These servicâ€" es will be held on Standard Time. Speâ€" cial music will be rendered by the choir at both services, and Mr. Edward Miller of the Men‘s Harmony Choir, Toronto will be the Soloist at the Humbervale Harvest Home services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13th, afâ€" ternoon and evening. Rev. Mr. Toye of Central United Church, Weston, will preach at the afternoon service, and Rev. Mr. Wells of Islington United Church in the evening. Speâ€" cial music by the choir at both serâ€" vices. _ On Monday evening a supper and concert will be given. Supper served from 6 to 8 o‘clock, after this a‘firstâ€"class concert will be given. "Take a look at its case. See the blurred finger marks of remorseless time. _ To the merry notes of this fine old instrument the brocaded dames of fair France have danced the stately minuet in glittering ballrooms of Versailles. Now, gentlemen, what do you offer me for this instrument ?" Class of Graduates. "Jack, have you ever loved before ?" "My dear girl, I‘ll be perfectly frank with you. I‘ve been engaged so many times that my exâ€"fiances have perfected an organization and adopted a yell." Harvest Home Services will be held in Richview United Church on Sunâ€" day, September 22nd. . ie _ | \ Sold Again The auctioneer held up a battered fiddle. "Lot twentyâ€"four," he announced to his audience, who were for the most part neighbouring farmers. _ "Now, what am I offered for this beautiful violin ? "No, I can‘t give you anything, youâ€" ‘Il have to come back at 5 o‘clock when the madam is here." evening service. Mr. and Mrs. T. Chapman entertainâ€" ed a jolly party of relatives and friends to a cornâ€"roast at their home on Wednesday evening of last week. The party was given in honor of Mrs. Chapman‘s brother, Mr. Joe Castator, of Alberta, who has been spending some time visiting with relatives in Ontario. Needless to say a _ jolly time was spent by all present. _ Auld Acquaintance Bobâ€"Step up, Bill; it‘s time to kiss the bride. The maid spoke sharply through the door: ‘"I‘m sotry, lady, I can‘t," said the beggar. ‘My hours are only 8 to 4."â€" Society, Billâ€"You‘re wrong. _ It‘s time for me to quit.â€"Detroit News. Mr. and Mrs. Ellins have returned home after spending the summer at Georgian Bay. _ _ l s GLEANINGS FROM ELM PARK HUMBERVALE ‘"Snipetts‘" RICHVIEW A Specialist The Etobicoke High School annual field day will be held on the High school grounds on Friday, September the 20th. The boys and girls are training faithfully, that this will be the best field day of its kind in the district. The principal and staff of the High school extend a hearty invitation to all parents and friends who care to %ome to this, the 2nd annual â€" field ay. The Etobicoke High School is growâ€" ing by leaps ahd bounds. Last year the number of scholars attending was 185. This year has witnessed an inâ€" crease of seventyâ€"five and the school is still growing. The Horticultural Society have had a wonderful display in Mr. W. F. Hopâ€" kin‘s window of fall flowers. The disâ€" trict of Islington should be proud of the work this society is doing to proâ€" mote better flower gardens and gardâ€" eng. Bowling, The action one sees after a hint has been dropped really is great. We unâ€" derstand that the bowlers have organâ€" ized for the winter and the president is none other than our old friend, W. W. Jackson. Secretary Alex. Forbes, who keeps the ball rolling all the time and Reg Marshall, Treasurer. The alleys will be Runnymede on _ Bloor St. and bowling will be every Thursâ€" day night. The captains of teams will be announced later also further partiâ€" culars when and how the games will be played. It seems that the bowlers are all ready to go and in goodly numbers. President Miss Sutton Occupies Chair and Directs Proceedâ€" ings At Opening Meeting The President, Miss Sutton, was in the chair, and conducted the business of the evening. _ > > The business of executive meetings was discussed after which Mrs. Hodgâ€" son read the Treasurer‘s report. The president then asked Mr. A. Campbell, public school inspector to take the chair. Mr. Campbell asked the followâ€" ing to take the platform with him: Mr. A. J. Johnston, being the only member of school trustees present reâ€" presented the School Board. Mr. Stanley Mills, Public School principal; Mr. A. Wallace, Etobicoke High school principal and Mr. White, the speaker of the evening being Mrs. J. H. Johnston, of Toronto. f Back yard fences in years gone by seemed to be a necessity or a usual thing on every lot, but Oh boy! you should see the latest twentieth century addition. It is twenty in more ways than one. The fact of the matter is the boys will have a hard job shining over the top for a juicy apple or pear. First meeting of the Islington Home and School Club was held in Islington Public School auditorium Wednesday evening, Sept. 11th. E. Mrs. Ringland and Miss M. Wells rendered vocal and piano solos resâ€" pectively, /.. _ ts Golden Rod is growing luxuriantly south of Bloor and around Botfield. Some one remarked they noticed a man hacking with a seythe over in the tall golden bloom and wondered who was mowing the golden hay? Good crop they say. Mr., Charles Laver had a very unâ€" fortunate accident last Saturday eveâ€" ning when fire gutted his driving shed, burning Mr. Laver and damaging the car considerably.. Mr. Laver is recovâ€" ering slowly from the burns. Earlby Shannon L.O.B.A. held their annual banquet Friday, September 13th, in the public school, Islington. Preceding the banquet, local and city talent gave a very good programme of singing, slight of hand, dancing Mrs. Johnston is a chartered memâ€" ber of the Home and School Club. Her subject being, "Club Ideals," which was much appreciated. _ * Parkhill L.O.L. on September the 25th, will have a special guest, the Grand Master of Ontario West, L. H. Saunders, who will speak to the memâ€" bers of West York District Orange Association. The Worshipful Master of Parkhill L.O.L. extends a cordial inâ€" vitation to all members of the Orange Order to attend. This, the first visit, of the Worshipful the Grand Master to Islington Lodge to open at 8 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. and readings. This past week Mr. Fred May‘s two boys met with an accident. Douglas fell and broke his arm and Murray was struck with a motor car and had an arm broken in two places and fracâ€" tured skull. Both boys are reported to be recovering slowly. Mrs. F. Mortens had a corn roast in her home and all enjoyed a splendid evening. Corn Roast, The members of Lady Willison L.O. B.A. of Toronto and their husbands spent a very enjoyable evening as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Forbes, Popular Ave., at an old fashioned corn roast. Everyone enjoyed a splendid evening. HOME & SGHOOL CLUB HOLD 181 MEETING Notes Around The â€"Town Mr. Campbell then presented en« ET O BICOK E Islington United Church. Harvest Home services on Sunday, August 22nd. In the morning Rev. Dr. Crews will preach and in the eveâ€" ning the Rev. M. Lavelle. _ _ . The Young People will hold their usual Monday evening meeting on September 28rd. . â€" _. _ Starting September 29th the young people‘s meetings will be, held at 8 p.m. Sunday evenings. _ Mr. Joseph Grey of, Weston will conduct the service morning and eveâ€" St. George‘s Anglican, Mr. Holdsworth will be in Roseâ€" mount preaching Harvest Home serâ€" vices. x pupils. _ Harvest Home service will be held Sunday, September 29th. _ n _\ The first meeting of the Willing Workers will be held at Mrs. Wrinches Wednesday, September 18th.. i ~The A.Y.P.A. will hold their annual corn roast at the home of Mr. Barr, at Elmbank this week. Miss M. Sutton presented the $5 gold piece donated by the Home and School club for highest marks in enâ€" trance examinations to Kathleen Mcâ€" Niven. % § s T};; meeting was closed by singing "God Save the King." Followed by speeches from _ Mr. Campbell, Mr. A. J. Johnston, Mr. 8. Mills, Mr. Wallace and Mr. H. S. White. o a" trance certificates to 28 successful Thoughts come to our minds by aveâ€" nues which are left open, and thoughts go out of our minds through avenues which we never voluntarily opened.â€" R. W. Emerson. Character must stand behind and back up everythingâ€"the sermon, the poem, the picture, the play. None of them is worth a straw without it.â€" J. G. Holland. Bad temper is its own scourge. Few things are more bitter than to feel bitter. A man‘s venom poisons himâ€" self more than his victim.â€"Charles Buxton. A tart temper never mellows with age; and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.â€"Washington Irving. Resist thine inclination to evil in‘ the very beginning, lest perhaps by Davis‘ Drug Store * Elias Rogers C HAaAV J C es COAL i COK GEMS OF THOUGKHT cHurcHB Electrical Contractor Must be of neat appearance and about 18 years of age. References Required BOY WANTED â€"Licensed and Bondedâ€" | Estimates Cheerfully Given: No Obligation We Specialize on Rural Work S P EER 8 ADELAIDE 6812 PHONE LLOYDBROOK 363 WRITE OR PHONE 6 PELHAM AVE., TORONTO For Drug Store Deliver to All Parts of WESTON at City Prices ELECTRIC One Ton Means 2000 Ibs. Alfred Rogers, President by ing to make two or three more visits. Treasurer‘s Sale of Lands To wit:â€" By virtue of a warrant issue by the Reeve, of the Township of Etoâ€" bicoke, bearing date the 12th day of August, 1929, sale of lands in arrears of taxes in the Township of Etobicoke, will be held in the Township Hall, at Islington, at the hour of 2 o‘clock, in the afternoon, on the 30th day of November, 1929, unless the taxes and costs are sooner paid. Notice is hereâ€" by given that the list of lands for sale for arrears of taxes is hereby being published in the Ontario Gazette or the 24th and 31st day of August, 1929, and on the 7th and the 14th of Sepâ€" tember, 1929, and that copies of the list may be had at my of‘fice:k 4 little and little it draw thee to greater difficulty.â€"Thomas A. Kempis. The heart was made for worship, and worship it will.â€"W. E. Chanâ€" ning. . True knowledge is to know how little can be know.â€"Geo. Sand. (1) A face that cannot smile is never good.â€"Martial. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18, 1929 Still in Danger Jonesâ€"Is your son out of danger at the hospital yet, Mr. Brown? Brownâ€"Not yet. The doctor is goâ€" Now is the time of year to think of the winter care of your car. We are experts and will be glad to advise you as to which grade of oil is best. We also offer you a crank case and greasing service. Let us serve you. Be Ready with Reddy Power. MACPHERSON SERVICGE | .STATION . 1SLINGTON _ AYENUE & , _â€"_ BLOOR ST _ LSLINGTON, ONT. For Arrears of Taxes In the Township of Etobicoke, County of York. Dundas Street, Islington 34 COMPANY LIMITED