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_ Rural districts are fast installing iydro for light and power in houses g%d barns. Many farm yards are juite as brilliantly lighted as are the jards of city cousins. _ The wheat crop in this vicinity so ar has met no disaster, and although he acrage sown is not as big as usâ€" [:»'ga;l perhaps, an abundant crop is anâ€" icipated. . Our good old friend, the horse, is ast being displaced in this district Woollard, Chief Constable on the illâ€" mess of his wife, and we hope soon to ee her on the road to recovery. | It being the anniversary of> his rthday, Mr. John Maynard enterâ€" ained friends at the home of ‘his hother last Tuesday. A very enjoyable »The Rowntree hill on Weston road )rth _ of Thistletown, just graded, is ow being dressed with a ‘coat of tone. Mr. John Rowntree is in charge f hauling. Miss Priscilla Wood is recovering rom her late illness. reWEna iiman Lesâ€" on in oi on ie o aicund c e LCE AeCR e onl n Erost of Pricillia Avenue at the C.P. R. crossing on the Dundas Highway recently, though it is understood Chief Suggett is following up several clues with the hope of tracing the robbers. _ The very highest commendation is extended by the residents of Islington and Lambton Mills on the splendid ;tz%hieyemeyt oi"‘ Miss” (}lz;giys _ La The best wishes are extended for | the early recovery of Mrs. Thomas | Stanfield of Kipling Avenue, who is unfortunately confined to Grace Hosâ€" | tI;J_lt'.al vith sickness at the present ime. uerisy. ky o o, ~. _ | Mrs. Bert Harris is holidaying with riends _ at Paris, Ont. y tractor power.. A half dozen or so ‘actors are in the C.P.R. yards ready be delivered to farmers who made cly purchases. Ir. Ed. Balmer, Pineâ€" Grove, is thing if not humorous. Saturday ternoon being ideal for sleighriding. ir. Balmer organized a party and ntured into town, cruising in a conâ€" aption of a model that recalled anâ€" at history. The entire community '-%o,gd the outing equally as well as ‘;gma’cor of the idea, There are some great bowling games being played by associates of the Islington Business Men‘s Associaâ€" tion as apart from the league games, with interest running quite high in | these side issues. _ Freak contests bave been the order and wonder is evident as to what the next feature | will be in this type of contest. _ ho & A . $ 4 < ; cpree «i; tm | ay axg iz w hCs Bs C P 4 9 f C Jn gpuagp, ap o P ie cypprungy 3 A â€" We ; I i C f 4 P A Pss h â€" Ai j (B far C . 4 Bfi To PS w Th 4b 3 2 e TB A 6 hy S ) ME N P crt 6ge C 32 Pss es t4 s es B2 i8 4 6 A 6 hS es Bld :;};‘.' o iiceo, anget ‘:'* e s iFC AYY 7._6_1,;., "a \ faast ; 4 W Mee w $ i No BJ To & B %, 5 45 9 gi v gi °C f 4 37 (a 8 < Ad , Lo i e "s D No L MSp i5 us p fat. S T < y & & w i# d is i 0 9 © C â€" e s 3 Ctngg$)" it * Aioncrt €00 ... i) K8 B Th B0 49 Iig Pilg h \mG e arersegs enfi T4 â€" dot dtratt nge â€"â€" (itrmnty Representatives of the local hortiâ€" cultural society who were delegates to the recent convention of Ontario Horâ€" ticultural Societies in the city will tender their reports at the forthcomâ€" ing meeting to be held in the Lambton Mills school. Some interesting inforâ€" mation will be given out at this meetâ€" :mji‘D to be held in the near future. _ Pleasing reports are heard of the fine progress to recovery that is beâ€" ing made by little Frankie Dunn from his serious attack of sickness which Bas confined him to home for a conâ€" |sidgrab1e time. Best wishes for conâ€" tinmued progress are extended. _ There will be a meeting of the memâ€" bers of the Women‘s Missionary Soâ€" ciety of the United Church held at the home of Mrs. A. C. Meades on Thursâ€" day, Feb. 21, to which all lady asâ€" sociates are requested to be present. Egi_ere will be many matters of importâ€" ance under review. No word has been obtained of the eulprits who recently held up Mr. E. ; Woodbridgle : Local Jottings} ‘me was spent by all present. _ _ Mrs. Dorothy Wilson of Sand Hill s staying with her aunt, Mrs. Wm. fitchell for a few weeks. Mr. Will Cameron is confined to his ome because of a severe attack of i.'Ss(‘r‘npqthg_ is expressed to Mr. Wm. Islington horticulturalists are getâ€" ting right down to business for the }year and are expecting to have their premium lists ready in the course of a very short while, as a result of a reâ€" cent meeting of the officials of this popular organization. Sincere sympathy is extended to the | Sorrowing survivors of the late Dr. W. _ Walter Mills, who passed away at his late home on Montgomery Road last weekâ€"end and whose funeral took place ia.t Park Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday ast. Chante, who resides in the latter place lmd who delivered recently the prize winning address at Islington school ratorical contest, taking as her subâ€" ject "Peoples of Canada." It was a popular and creditable win in a field )f strong contestants. The district of Tslington is claiming he attention of industrial settlers and he closing of the recent deal with the french Tvory Products Co. for the purâ€" _ Condolences are also expressed on _ behalf of the survivors of the late Wilâ€" Nam Fox of Lambton Mills, who passâ€" ed away last weekâ€".end at his late resiâ€" dence and whose funceral ceremony was ‘observed on Monday last with interâ€" \ ment taking place at Park Lawn Cemâ€" _ Associates of Christ Church Woodâ€" bridge A.Y.P.A. were the guests at the club rooms of the A.Y.P.A. of St. George‘s Church on Monday evening last and spent a most enjoyable time indulging in games ‘and contests of the customary character. 1ase of the site adjacent to the C.P.R. acks on Bloor Street this is a fine ep and one that no doubt will pave Notes Around The Town Rihirttcrtuthonimeatwcermn nds ticatcedvalne n amenam in en e STX $ & $ jge 4 w g uen A C f S o t. I> on PR d . p y mrueus am c mimwucas um u56 s h & B 2 K\ B t â€" \ TB & <€ j N P T t To T C & C if f d 4 ; & io e 3 Ts 2 4 9 C $ o 2 & ;‘& Aeh mt ue : o TA 7 > & NB h > : 4 R 6 48 ds y gs B T E n s y & @ B 9 U CaAP #) $ hy 50 9 â€" 6h ERurf! t & 6 ling h $ 4 $ o ‘to Aamash i s i & o ts ds 2A e o i C T A V i i y 8 e o $3 iz w2 2l & B in B fuk 9 es eP A : $ a C | diluds > Ne » s a C# p 1 3 x T0 ||_ The Y.W.A., girls of the Presbyterâ€" 'ian Church held their February meetâ€" ling in the school room of the church |Saturday last. The W.M.S., were inâ€" |vited to join with them to hear Miss \Telford, of Evangel Hall, Toronto, who came to tell them of her experâ€" ience in her work. Her address was |listened to with much interest, At the Miss Dorothy Cousins is home again having spent a vacation visiting her uncle, Dr. Coles and other friends in the City. Mr. Will Wiley of Pearson Manitoba came east to the Gore, a few weeks ago, and has been calling on old friexllds in Woodbridge during the past week. The euchre parties conducted under the auspices of N. Clarke Wallace, L. O.L., still are popular with the youth of the community. The attendance last Tuesday was unusually large and the 1st prizes went to Mrs. Greenâ€" wood and Chas. Rowntree. Mrs. John Gi'lléri’s'ihic;t‘}ier, Mrs. J. Roberts, of Toronto, is visiting her daughter here. The Woodbridge euchre club was enâ€" tertained at the home ‘of Mrs. John Gillan, on Thursday night last, and a goodly crowd was there. Miss Maude Little carried away the first prize for ladies while J. E. Harris did likewise for men. The usual chatter was inâ€" dulged in while refreshments were served. Mrs. W. Hutchinson of Pine Grove, who has been in Western hospital for treatment is now on the way to reâ€" covery, and is expected home shortly. The United Church was filled to capacity Sunday at both services being the 25th anniversary of the Bachelors and Benedicts. Rev. J. S. McKay of Central Missions, India was in charge of the 11 a.m., service and Rev. R. J. Wilson, D.D., Toronto, held forth in the evening. Both delivered most interesting sermons. Mr.. Norman Hugill, who sold his barber business to A. Robb is now in Chicago. & d oo cerebon dn oo s eireie c rietin n aee d on cmient t nal It is recorded that there was an outâ€" fnecessary for the welfare of any comâ€" standing contest of an impromptu|munity. character recently held in which the _ This latest deal is the sale that has ringleaders were Mr. George Laver, | been consummated by Mr. W. T. Rog ? Stan. Evans and R. H. Tier. This was‘ers of a piece of property in the viecinâ€" the outcome of doubt that the former ity of the C.P.R. tracks at Bloor St. to could run up any score he asked for, |the French Ivory Products, Limited but never received what he wanted and | whose plans for construction have not still emerged the victor, much to the |yet been divulged, but will no doubt surprise of the challengers. take form in the near future. The Women‘s day of prayer promotâ€" } close of the meeting Rev esd by all churches was well carried |commended the Y. W.A., out here. » This movement is intended | ing the afternoon one. to establish peace and good. will | pleasure, and said a few throughout the world. preciation ‘of the speake S. Mercer still holds the high single record with the score of 300, and Mcâ€" Nicholl is proving hard to beat in the holding of the high three game score of 684. Norris with 8557 and McNicâ€" holl with 3440 hold the records for pins spilled during the series. A very creditable record of sport. "B" teamâ€"Webb, 18; Hawkins, 18; Mercer, 16; Tier, 8; Mills, 8; Stone, 4: tbotal, 721. . .. â€" _ "A" teamâ€" Schriber, 21; Jackson, 19;, Moorhouse, 18; McNicholl, 12; Batt, 5; Norris, 2: total, 72. | The members of the Islington Busiâ€" ness Men‘s Association are continuing to have much enjoyment out of their several league contests at the popular bowling alley, with the competition beâ€" ing very keen on both teams. The standing of the teams to the close of ;che last games recorded were as folâ€" ows: The bowling season is drawing to a close with general opinions of those who have followed through the series being that they have enjoyed the sesâ€" sion with its keen contests and some novelty games. The recent one where one member asked to have fifty points ‘allotted to him in an effort to win a ]game and was denied this in jocular (mood and still took on the contest against the presumed stellar perforâ€" lme_g_s- with the pins. SaNont 3 _ The sport was hot and furious and pins were spilled in wonderful preâ€" cision by all three of the contenders, each thinking the other in the lead, but great was the surprise to find that the least thought of contender who was almost conceeded the fifty points he asked for had emerged the winner over both with a score of 589 against 574 and 550 of the challengers. The recent meeting of the horticulâ€" tural society members was held at the home of Mrs. Meades, the president. The officers mapped out the program in part for the forthcoming season. They discussed the arrangement of the premium lists for the season and comâ€" pleted arrangements for holding the next regular meeting of the society to be held in Lambton Mills school. The Local Bowling Fans Conâ€" tinue to Enter With Keen Spirit IGLING T ON BOWLERS ENJOY THENR GAVES Mrs. J, W. Dunn, who has been conâ€" fined to her home for some considerâ€" able time, we are pleased to record, is showing signs of improvement and the hopes of many friends in the district are extended for her continued adâ€" vancement to renewed health. ;the way for the advent of many other | industries. l The municipality of the Township of Etobicoke are calling upon the citizens ‘to take care that the dog owners of the district have obtained their licensâ€" es for these animals and intimating that severe action will be taken against those who prove refractory in this regard. It is also expected that some very definite action will be takâ€" en in regard to dangerous dogs being at large. This is no more than should be, for more than one has had unâ€" pleasant experiences with dogs on cerâ€" tain streets in Islington. _ Miss Mona Kemp, Toronto, was the guest of Miss Marjorie Blake, over the week end, > Seertakes Mr. Arthur Banks, who is employed in Barrie, spent the week end at his home here. Mr. J. O‘Rourke was at his home in Pine Grove over the week end. Mr. O‘Rourke is at present employed at Barrie. Mr. George Wilcox, who lost one of his hands when working in the Edâ€" wards tannery at Cobourg, some flmnths ago, is visiting with friends ere. «Mr. Robert Willis, an old timer, who was confined to his home for a time is able to get about again. Among week end visitors was Mr and Mrs. Fred Armstrong of Cobourg _Mr, John A. Thompson made a hurâ€" ried visit to Orangeville on Saturday last. Mr. Fred (Dad) Forrester, when reâ€" turning from the City on Saturday night lost ‘control of his car and colâ€" lided with a hydrant, damaging it so that the water had to be turned off in that section of the system and caused a water famine among residents of Wallace Street. Fortunately Mr. Forâ€" rester was not injured, and the damâ€" age to his car was slight. _ . _ _A delightful Valentine Party was held at the home of Miss Velma Darkâ€" er, 8Sth Ave. When the Mission Circle of the United Church entertained the members and friends. The program in charge of Miss Mary Hollingshead, Pres., of the circle, was well carried out. Miss Dorothy Cousins gave a good report of the West Presbyterial meeting held in Toronto. A mixed program was provided and the rooms were bright with valentine decorations of hearts, streamers, etec. A dainty luncheon was served at the close of the evening‘s proceedings. 5 The Seed Cleaning Demonstration Train under the direction of the, Onâ€" tario Department of Agriculture with the coâ€"operation of the Canadian naâ€" tional and Canadian Pacific Railways, is expected here on March 6th. commended the Y. W.A., girls for malâ€" ing the aftéernoon one of profit and pleasure, and said a few words of apâ€" preciation ‘of the speakers, 8 This is a feature that will be highly pleasing to the citizens, in that the adâ€" vent of industries is going to mark a step in advancement of the district both residentially and industrially, inâ€" dustries bring citizens and also proâ€" vide labor with work, two features of community life that are absolutely necessary for the welfare of any comâ€" At the fortyâ€"first anniversary, serâ€" vices held on Feb. 17, there was a large congregation present at both services, the sermon in the morning {being taken by Dr. Arnup, and that of the evening by the Rev. George Barker Jand were very much enjoyed by those | present. j A deal has just recently been closed which distinctly indicates that the Township of Etobicoke and particularâ€" ly the Islington section ,is beginning to claim the attention of industrial settlers to the area, a fact that was almost foretold as would be the case in the election addresses of the varâ€" ious members of the council in the past campaign. 3 § The Young People‘s meeting was held in the parsonage on Monday eveâ€" ning. The members of the W.M.S. will meet at the home of Mrs. A. C. Meades on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 3 p:m. All ladies of the church are invited. The Rev. Mr. Scott of India will give an address on Sunday at 11 a.m. All are requested to come and hear this interesting speaker. f Purchase of Site on Bloor Street Highway Indicates the Advent of Industrial Settlement | 1M0 A. .. L_A. wWere nosts to memâ€" bers of Christ Church A.Y.P:A., Woodâ€" bridge, to a delightful social gathering in the church <‘basement on Monday last when a very enjoyable evening was spent by all who were present. In connection with the work institutâ€" ed in the nature of an intensive misâ€" sionary campaign for funds there will be a special meeting held in the church on Thursday, Feb. 28, at which the Rev. Professor T. W. Isherwood will be the special speaker. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance at this function,. PROPERTY AGQUIRED BY CMY CENCERN tor Ihe customary services will be ob ‘ved on Sunday next with the Ree ‘ officiating. The AY.PA were hosts to _ mam. "re e g s in it E‘g= o pel nece . St. George‘s United THE WESTON THMTS & CUTDE® Davies j On Monday night a very enjoyable time was spent at Islington by some 40 to 50 A.Y.P.A., members and prosâ€" pective members of Christ Church. Arâ€" riving at 8.15 p.m., we were immedâ€" iately started on a splendid program of games, contests, etec. Misses D. Golden and H. Willis carried some prizes back to Woodbridge. Mr. Merâ€" cer, president for Islington spoke on behalf of his branch, and was respondâ€" ed to by Mr,. V. Dumbleton, of Woodâ€" bridge. Th« Rev. Holdsworth, rector of Islington, gave a short address, imâ€" pressing on the smaller branches to remember that they were part of one large association of which we are so rigfitly proud. After lunch, served by the "At Home" Branch, ~selections were rendered by Misses D. Standen and Q,. Dumbleton with Miss J. Smith at the piano. Woodbridge then rose up and gave their branch â€""yell," which was quickly responded to by Islington, .lglington gentlemen gave | A junior hockey team has been formed under the capable management of Mr. Alf. Thompson and are going by the name of the Wild Cats of the Anglican Church, â€" The first game was played last Friday, when the Wild Cats beat Humber Summit 6â€"1. Kidd, rector, On Thursday the Young Women‘s branch of the W.A., met for the readâ€" ing of the mission study book. The President, Miss H. Willis, took the chain and opened the meeting with prayer. Business was discussed, that of the coming bazazar being foremost, it was decided to hold a shower of gifts at the next meeting for this event. Miss Olive Weatherill underâ€" took to study for the examination on the mission book. ‘The meeting closed with the Benediction which was said in unison by all present. 2 Christ Church â€" _ Last Wednesday, being the comâ€" mencement of the Lenten season, serâ€" vice was held at Christ Church. These will be continued weekly during this period, conducted by the Rev. J. H. Kidd, rector,. Mrs. King then introduced. Miss Endicott, who. delighted her auditors with her splendid presentation of a lesson in "The Art of Storeyâ€"telling to Children" In the course of her reâ€" marks she gave some very helpful suggestions and guidance in the sub« ject, closing her address with the subâ€" A short and pleasing lesson was tenâ€" dered by Mr. Sutherland on the singâ€" ing of ‘O Canada‘, and little Miss Betâ€" ty Dunn rendered a touching piano solo, which brought forth rounds of warm applause from the audience. Prior to the delivery of Miss Endiâ€" cott‘s address several items of busiâ€" ness and some entertaining selections were rendered.. Mrs. Blythe was apâ€" pointed delegate tqo the annual convenâ€" tion of the Ontario Federation â€" of Home and School Associations to be held in Knox College, from April 1st to 4th, with Miss McCallum to assist her. At the Islington Public School last week there was a delightful gathering of the members and friends associated with the Islington Home and School Club, assembled under the chairmanâ€" ship of President Mrs. G. B. King, when they enjoyed one of the most entertaining of addresses tendered by Miss Enid Endicott from the Chilâ€" dren‘s Library, of St. George Street, Toronto, who was introduced by Mrs. King as the speaker of the evening. or to represent her school in the forthâ€" coming international event, as well as the beautiful tokenary. medal ‘of apâ€" preciation of gold that was presented to her by Mr. John Hughes, Chairman of the High School Board of Kducaâ€" tion, in recognition of her achievement. _ In the junior class, Thomas McCarâ€" thy of Dixiec was the honored recipâ€" ient of the winner‘s silver medal for his address, which was also highly apâ€" preciated by the large audience." A further feature of the program was the presentation of the cups and medals as won by the contestants in the past season‘s field day sports, the recipients of which were Beatrice Kirâ€" by, junior girl champion; Dorothy Scott, intermediate girl champion, and Muriel Currie, senior girl champion. Thomas McCarthy â€"was junior boy champion, Leroy Currie ,intermediate, and Leonard Reid, senior champion. Principal Andrew Wallace during the proceedings tendered some warm remarks relative to the benefits to be derived from the pursuit of sports, of which he has always been a very arâ€" dent supporter and strong advocate and willing to extend every possible effort towards their cultivation. Members and Associates of Popular Organization Spend a Delightful Session lGLINGTON H. & 5. CLVB MEETING There was an excellent attendance of citizens, parents and students at the recent oratorical contests which were held in the local sehool when the highly commendable address tendered by Miss Gladys La Chante of Lambâ€" ton Mills, who spoke on "Peoples of Canada," won the Etoblcoke High School oratovical:contest and the honâ€" Comment of the Very Highest Accorded Miss Gladys La Chante LOCAL STUOENT . ORATORS COMPFTE K\ The oyster supper promoted by the Kleinburg Women‘s Institute, Wednesâ€" day night, Feb. 13th, was a pronouncâ€" ed success. The Woodbridge United Church Dramatic Club presented their comedy, The Old â€" New â€"Hampshire Hom to a delighted audience. â€" Alvin Wood made his usual hit as farmer Winthtrop. Cameron McClure did well also. Miss Mary Hollingshead and Bessie Nattress were splendid, ; KLEINBURG WOMEN‘S INSTIâ€" TUTE HOLD OYSTER SUPPER on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 12th. This Edate was selected for the purpose of recalling pioneer days and a historiâ€" cal paper was prepared by Mrs. Alex. Marnock concerning the life of early settlers, happening and business enterâ€" prizes of Woodbridge and Vaughan Township which was read by Mrs. D. C.. Longhouse and Mrs. Marnock. A vast amount of hidden detail was unâ€" covered by Mrs. Marnock. Researchers and the Institute feels obligated to her for having furnished so much valâ€" uable information. Mrs. Will 0. Dunâ€" can was also much in evidence with her 18th Century historical sketch, which was equally as interesting. The ladies were appropriately adorned in costumes typical of the periods they represented. This was a revelation to many present whose experiences carâ€" ried them back but a few years. A contest was conducted which had the ladies all guessing. However, the real test of the afternoon was the historiâ€" cal sketches by the ladies mentioned, _ A very interesting programme was provided by the Woodbridge Women‘s Institute, when they assembled at the home of Mrs, John Kellam, 9th Con. several choice selections, "Do ye ken | A BRASS BI\NQ John Peel" and "Sweet Adeline" beâ€" I ing ‘among those best rendered." The hss National Anthem was sung and a very | _ The proverbial h pleasant evening came to a close with | stirred up when 1 the Benediction. pronounced _by the| in last week‘s Tin Rev. Mr. Holdsworth: {act that a band w DOINGS OH THE WOODBRIDGE WOMEN‘S INSTITUTE Cabinet Minister Resigns A surprising report comes from Winnipeg that Hon. W. R. Clubb, Minister of Public Works for Maniâ€" toba, has resigned. Hon. Mr. Clubb was elected to the Manitoba Legislaâ€" ture in 1920 and was appointed to the Cabinet as Minister of Public Works im 1922, HMis raction is said to have been the outcome of the present inâ€" vestigation of the Seven Sisters‘ Royâ€" al Commission. Up to the time of goâ€" ing to press Premier John Bracken had not accepted the resignation. -‘ _ A carnival will be held in Thistleâ€" town this evening. Anniversary services will be held in the United Church on March 3rd. The Rev. Mr. Stewart of Toronto will be in charge of both morning and evening services. j Arrangements will be made in reâ€" gard to the Knife and Fork Social. The evening service at the Church on Sunday will be in charge of the young men. $ $ The Women‘s Institute is meeting toâ€"day at the home of Mrs. Harry Gardhouse. Dr. G. D. McLean is givâ€" ing an address at this meeting. 1 The Young People will not hold a meeting this week owing to the conâ€" cert being held on Friday and Saturâ€" day evenings. : On Friday and Saturday evenings of this week, the Choral Society is putting on a concert under the ausâ€" pices of the Women‘s Institute. _ Dr. Mills was born in Belville but for the past several years has resided in the district of Islington. He has ‘boen more or less suffering for some (Limo from indifferent health, but his 'do:xth came with more or less sudâ€" denness and created a distinet surprise ‘and sense of keen loss to his many asâ€" sociates in the district where he had built up a deep friendship. The very deepest sympathy is ex* tended to his widow, Mrs, Nan Denâ€" mark Mills, and to his two sons, George and William, who survice, by their many friends in and ‘around Isâ€" lington, who tendered their marks of regard and sympathy in beautiful floral and other tributes at the funeral which was observed on Tuesday last with Rev. C. W. Holdsworth and Canâ€" on R. W. E. Greene taking part ‘in‘ the services. Interment took place at. Park Lawn Cemetery with a large number of sympathizers being pres-l ent at the ceremony. Next week being the first devotionâ€" al meeting of the Lenten season, seyâ€" eral papers on .appropriate subjects are to be given by the members. At the Valebtine Social held by the members of the St. George‘s A.Y.P.A. on Monday the associates of Christ Church A.Y.P.A., Woodbridge; were the guests. The basement of the church was tastefully decorated and several most interesting games and contests were thoroughly enjoyed by those present. Dr. W. Walter Mills The death took place last weekâ€"end at his late home on Montgomery, Road, Islington, of Dr. W. Walter Mills, who for many years was professonially enâ€" gaged as a dentist of fine repute. . At the close of the affair a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Miss Endicott, and to the other members who had entertained the meeting in the customary manner. mission of two really delightful short stories, which were very highly apâ€" preciated by all. _ 8 THISTLETOWN ISLINGTON A. Y. P . OBITUARY 2l (Corrected From Last Issue) ‘] Last Monday the A.Y.P.A., held a | Box Social in the basement of the ’ichurch. The success of the event was entirely due to the painstaking efforts | of the members.. The main attraction was a free ticket for a draw, the first . prize, a silver fruit bow!, also numerâ€" lous smaller prizes. Mr. M. Clayton }kindly consented to draw tickets, the lucky winner of the first prize was Miss Doris Golden, who, upon being |:called to give speech, responded in a very charming manner. The Auctionâ€" eers for the sale of boxes were: Mr. Thos. Cole and Mr. GCecil Darker, The highest amount realized on any box was $4.00 not as was previously statâ€" ed $5.00. A prize presented for the best decorated box was won by Miss Q. Dumbleton. The programme put on by Misses I. and V. Smith, E. and D. Standen and Q. Dumbleton, Messrs. | R. Standen and V. Dumbleton, consisâ€" \ting of choruses, songs, duets and inâ€" [ strumentals, including lively orches.â€" That some of the business men of Woodbridge are real «live wires is proven by the past few days activities. Buyers in goodly numbers from far off sections of the Township and also The Gore have responded liberally to the three day dollar sale advertised through the pages of The Times & Guide last week. All business men spoken to, who took advantage of the plan being agreeably satisfied with tesults. ENERGETIC A.Y.P.A. The proverbial hornets nest was well stirred up when reference was made in last week‘s Times & Guide, to the fact that a band was needed in Woodâ€" bridge. The matter is now being disâ€" cussed, whenever men or boys «do conâ€" gregate, and if this enthusiasm conâ€" tinues Woodbridge may yet be enâ€" chanted by the sweet strains of a live brass band. "DOLLAR DAY SALE" A SUCCESS ‘"‘There is no better investment that a Municipal Council can make than substantial grants for the beautificaâ€" tion of urban and rural centres as well as home surroundings. We cannot imâ€" iprove our own surroundings by plantâ€" ing vines and flowers and maintaining wellâ€"kept lawns without naturally addâ€" !ing to the value of the neighbourhood. Horticulture transforms a house into a home, a building lot into a garden, and a community into a neighbourâ€" hood," he stated. Claims Government Grant Should Be Increased President T. J. Hannigan of Guelph, in his Presidential address, expressed the opinion that the Government grant had not kept pace with the growth of the association, and felt it should be increased from $20,000 to $30,000. Adâ€" dresses were given during the afterâ€" noon session by M. B. Davis of Ottawa on "Lawn Making and Rejuvenation"; F. R. Heywood of Toronto on "Rock Gardens"; H. J. Moore, of Toronto on "Shrubbery Planting as an Aid to Home Beautification," and Mrs. W. J. Hanna of Sarnia on "Wildflower Proâ€" tection." i When the associates of the Ontario Horticultural Society held their 23rd annual convention last week the asserâ€" tion was made by Mr. J. Lockie Wilâ€" son, the organizations‘ superintendent that theAssociation had a record unâ€" equalled by any organization of its kind in any â€"country in the world since its inception, which took place nearly a quarter of a century ago. The Association had, to date 280 branches, with a combined memberâ€" ship of more than $0,000, and he exâ€" pressed the opinion that in the near future the membership would rise to over 100,000. _ In the past year 24 adâ€" ditional societies had been formed. He urged the creation of organizations to take care of the boys and girls who reside in the areas adjacent to societâ€" ies and paid a warm tribute to the splendid assistance that the various municipalities tendered to their resâ€" pective organizations. . Two Claims Made at Their Annual Convenâ€" tion iOR I TGULTUAALISTS 0F ONT. AS LEADEES On and after March 1st the Constables will be handed the list of owners of Dogs who have not procured their Dog Licenses for the current year with instructions to issue summons to all owners who have not complied with the Proâ€" visions of the Township Byâ€"law, No. 1223. Dated at Islington this the 20th day of February, 1929. S. BARRATT, Twp. Clerk, Only 8 days more in which to procure your 1929 Dog Tags without penalty. ; Ice Final Notic ina Owners of Dogs FOR WOODBRIDGE AT WOODBRIDGE Township of Etobicoke to Professor: "I don‘t think my lecâ€" ture last night was much of a sucâ€" cess." J. G. Peacock also read a pépé;t_hâ€"ét was quite interesting. _A contest prize was won by Mrs. E. Dalziel. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Kaiser and son, Alfred of Victoria Square spent Sunâ€" day with friends here. Wife: "But think of the splendid audience you began with," At the regular monthly meeting of the Castlemore Women‘s Institute held at the home of Mrs. E. Dalziel on Tuesday, Feb. 12th, a paper was read by Mrs. N. S. Lindsay, on "Why boys and girls leave home.". One reason given was because the young people were not allowed to handle money. Mr. CASTLEMORE WOMEN‘S INSTIâ€" TUTE mss 9 w L The public meeting of the ratepayâ€" ols ers and school trusteées held in the Vaughan Township Hall at Vellore on Friday, 15th inst., was well atâ€" tended, but because of interests elseâ€" where: Mr. Wilkinson, public school inspector, and other leading educaâ€" ;‘ tionalists were unable to be present. _ The meeting being called for the purâ€" [ pose of discussing the Township | School Board Bill and other important . questions were postponed until Friday j March 8th,. However, some discussion of the bill took place among the rateâ€" payers, and the indications are that the bill is unpopular. tral numbers was much enjoyed by the lcomptmy, it being clear that. much time and trouble had been taken with the â€"arranging of the programme. A reading was given by Miss M. Smith of Toronto. The proceeds of the efâ€" fort realized about $55.00. Much credit is due Mr, N. Maynard, who carried out the decoration of the hall with his usual artistic touch. Tea was served by the ladies during lunch and after a few words from the President, Mr. V. J. H. Dumbleton, the evening was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. TOWNSHIP SCHOOL BOARD BILL NOT POPULAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1929 He: Whenever my fingers get cold, they get numb. _ She (sweetly): You must be awfully subject to colds in the head. The horticulturalist and his occupaâ€" tion was looked upon according to the inference gained as one who created attractive conditions throughout Onâ€" tario that in no small measure formed a large factor in the increasing tourâ€" ist traffic, as the speaker closed exâ€" pressing the view that it was a safety valve for this age of mad money and stock gambling. In addressing the members present the Hon, J. S. fiartin, Minister of Agâ€" viculture paid high tribute to the work that was being done by the associates of the organization in all parts of the Province, on behalf of the Government, as he stated, "It is helping us and is a patriotic work that is rebounding to the advantage of the Province." â€" _ As he proceeded Mr. Martin stated, ‘In point of service and unselfishness the horticultural societies take second place to none in the Province. The chief thought of such an organization and its members, is one of ‘passing things on to others." 4 MACPHERSON SERVICGE STATION 1SLINGTON ISLINGTON _ AVENUE BLOOR. ST. 1SLINGTON, ONT. There‘s pep in our service, as well as pep in our quality motor fuelâ€"British â€"American gas. Drive right up to our service station. "Be Ready With Reddy Power" . A W