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mas e "Welcome Home Jimmey" a three act play will be presented by the young people of the Schomberg Presâ€" byterian church in the Orange hall, on Friday night, April 3rd, under the auspices of the ladies‘ aid of Woodâ€" bridge Presbyterian church. Farmers are in the midst of seedâ€" ing. They report that because of the battering rainstorm of a few weeks ago, the land was hard set which reâ€" quires much extra work in order to prepare the necessary seedbed, The funeral of Mrs. James McNeil of Maple, on Saturday last was largâ€" ely attended by old friends and neighâ€" bors. Interment was made at Maple cemetery and the Rev. Mr. Bowman pastor ‘of Maple Presbyterian church conducted the‘ service. Deceased was in her 89th year and was a native of Vaughan township. Little Dora Hendrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hendrey _ came through an operation for apendicitis on Monday. Dr. G. A. McLean was the surgeon in charge. The cadet corps of Woodbridge school, directed by principal, George Shore were inspected by one of the eadet officers ‘of Toronto on Monday. Prizes were awarded for marksmanâ€" ship in shooting to the following. A special prize went to _ Cameron Frankam; 1st prize, Jack~ Elleston; Znd prize, Kelvin Shore; 3rd prize, Jack Muir; 4th, Alf. McKinnon, and b5th, George Kidd. Several prizes are yet to be granted as contestants ran so even that to make a decision was difficult. Mrs. Gove, who spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. N. George Wallace, has returned to her home at Smithville. Mr, J. J. Dean attended the funeral of William Kirkland (Bill) McKenzie, grandson of the late Sir Wm. McKenâ€" zie, who met with a tragic death last week when his biplane Cernesâ€"Moth, crashed at Leaside, when about 200 feet in the air. Mr. Deane and the late Bill McKenzie had been friends for a number of years. Mr. Donald McKenzie one of the oldest and most popular citizens has been confined to his bed during the past week." His condition is someâ€" what improved at present, and it is generally hoped that he will soon be so that he can be out and around, mixing as usual with his many friends here, in the city, and throughout the county, where he has been a familiar figure for many years. Mr. George Mitchell of Toronto, an old friend and relative of Mr. Fred. Cousins after a separation of 30 years met here by chance. Mr. Mitchâ€" ell i in cahsrge of a force of brickâ€"lay ers, employed on the new building now being constructed at the Robinâ€" son and Sons Dye Works. _ The members of the local Horticulâ€" tural Society are looking longingly to the arrival of more seasonable weather so they may get to work on garden Considerable concern was manifestâ€" ed in the Council over the application of a local cemetery company to acâ€" quire a further acreage of property, in view of the fact that such lands do not produce tax revenue. This is a vital matter with all Township sites which are contigous to large cities. The committee in connection with the opening ceremony of the new high level Dundas Highway bridge at Lambton Mills will be holding a sesâ€" sion in the very near future to comâ€" plete the arrangements and plans that the function will take. Somewhat of a pretentious programme, it is underâ€" stood, will take pnlace. Applications for the position of Township Congtable 'will be received by the Township Council up to and including, Monday, noon, ya) m aa ces aeess o4c PAGE SIX / Notes Around The Town Applicants to state, age, nationality, experience (if any) together with references from previous employers, in writâ€" ing to f Police Department WOODBRIDGE Township of Etobicoke ISLINGTON AND ETOBICOKE NEWS MAY 6TH, 1929. Victor Dumbleton whose arm was crushed last week while operating a machine at the Dye works, is reported to be doing as well as might be exâ€" pected. It was found necessary to amputate the arm above the elbow. The Woodbridge Euchre Club closed the social evenings of the season at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.. O. Duncan, "Cedar Hurst" on . Tuesday evening. ‘Eight tables of euchre were played and the prizes went to Miss Ethel Brown, Y. G. Elliott, Mrs. J. E. Harris, and Fred Bagg. After reâ€" freshments were served, the meeting closed by singing "Auld Lang Syne." The Castlemore: Women‘s . Institute April meeting was held at the home of Mrs. John Erwin. There was a good attendance and after regular business an interesting program was presented. A paper on the "Maple Leaf" was read by Miss Maggie Erâ€" win. A piano solo by Miss Marion Erwin, a talk on "The . Vanishing Blonde," by Miss Mary Bland; Mr. Isaac Lawrence gave a reading: A contest was won by Miss Laura Johnston, and Mrs. Roy Livingston. The program committee is Mrs. Elmer Dalziel, Mrs. George Wiley, and Mrs. W. Wiley. Rev. J. H. Kidd and Rev. Mr. Holsâ€" worth of Islington, exchanged pulpits on Sunday evening last. Bob (Campbell, whose thumb was amputated as the result of an accident while operating a machine at the Beatty Bros. works in Fergus, is back to work again. Mr. and Mrs. G. Morton, of Camâ€" beliton, N. B:, uncle of Mr. G. A. (Larry) Mowat, who have been on an extended tour throughout Canada inâ€" cluding the Western coast from Vanâ€" couver to Los Angeles, made a hurâ€" ried visit to Woodbridge where they spent a day with Larry at the home of Mrs. Will Cameron. Road conditions have improved conâ€" siderably during the past week. Busiâ€" ness, as a result is more staple, old father gloom is fading away and in his stead the business men are taking to smiles. A force of men has been employâ€" ed on the new provincial highway for some time, hawling stone, patching spots where stone had sunk in the soft, ground below the earths surface and filling in washouts caused _ by spring frosts, \ The wheat crop has met with a setâ€" back. The earth around the roots is so hard packed that root expansion is about impossible. However farmers are quite optomistic feeling that weather conditions may prove favorâ€" able for an abundant crop. It is said that Klienburg is to exâ€" perience a boom in cottage building. The present owners of the Howland estate, under the management of Mr. Suhr, will, it is suggested, erect a number. Mr. James Robertson who has been quite ill for some time is still an inâ€" valid. Mr. John Suell, of Bolton, spent a few days with his daughter, Mrs. Roy Rowntree. ' ' The sincerest sympathy is extended to the sorrowing survivors of the late William Matthew Smith, who followâ€" ing a long and serious illness, passed away at his late home in his 54th year on Friday last. The funeral took place on Monday last, with interment at Park Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. C. W. Holdsworth officiated at the cereâ€" mony. It dees seem a pity that we should tie up man‘s best friend the dog, and allow the cats to roam around, unlicensed even. and yet instances have been mentioned of these presumâ€" ed harmless pets having done untold damage to delightful garden sites. What shall be done about it ? JAMES SUGGITT, Transients through the district have been heard to pass a tribute to the splendid appearance of the lawn outside the Town Hall. This is a token of appreciation that is deserved by those responsible. and lawns, there having been so much wet during the past months that there is even now considerable wet in the ground. Chief of Police, Islington, Ont. The Threeâ€"day courses which was arranged by the Ontario Department of Agriculture for ‘the purpose of coaching a class of Junior Institute girls was held in the Public Library last week with Miss Wallace of Toâ€" ronto, instructor and demonstrator in charge, and those who attended class were given a splendid chance of proâ€" fiting under the capable teaching of Miss Wallace who took a deep interest in her pupils and in a kindly manner imparted to them a general knowledge of the program which will be their test at the judging contest held at Richmond Hill on Thursday, May 30th. The next ‘course is held at Aurora where Miss Wallace will be in charge, SWAE n e. The Young People‘s Society of the United Church had a very social time at their weekly meeting on! Monday evening when they entertained the Young People of Christ Church, Woodbridge. The S. S. room . was packed with about one hundred and twentyâ€"five young people of the churches. An excellent program was prepared for this special event and every minute was occupied with some interesting feature which was appreâ€" ciated by this lively gathering. There were vocal solos, instrumental solos, readings, violin duets, contests and games. Alvin Wood, president, ocâ€" cupied the chair and welcomed the guests in a few wellâ€"chosen words. Rev. J. H. Kidd responded on behalf of the Anglican Young People, and Rev. H. Lee for the United Church Young People.â€" Refreshments: were served and a social time spent toâ€" gether and the singing of the Nationâ€" al Anthem brought this happy eveâ€" ning to a close. Rev. J. H: Kidd, rector ‘of Christ Church occupied the pulpit on Sunday at the morning service and the choir rendered anthems with much harâ€" mony. Services were held at St. John‘s Church, Castlemore, on Sunday afterâ€" noon with the rector, Rev. J. H. Kidd, in charge. Services in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J, C. Davis, who preachâ€" ed two very impressive sermons. The choir sang the anthems at both serâ€" vices with â€"good effect. Threeâ€"days Instruction Class for Girls "A Worldâ€"Wide Mission Field" was the subject for the Sunday morning services at the United Church, by the pastor, Rev. Herbert Lee, who chose for his text, Acts, the 17th chapter and first part of the 26th verse, "And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth." The sermon embraced our spiritual, commercial, and social atâ€" titude toward the Orientals, who he said, we are much indebted to, for many commodities and luxuries in our Western life and in return we must give them the great need of their lives, the Gospel of Christ. f At the Sunday morning service, May 5th, the Sacrament of The Lord‘s Supper will: be observed. Services at 11 a.m., and 7.30 p.m., Daylight Savâ€" ing Time. Next Monday evening, May 6th, at 8 p.m., the Islington Orchestra will asâ€" sist in the programme at the Young People‘s meeting. Other musical numâ€" bers will be given by. Mr. Hodgson, Mr. Cromwell and Mr. Walker. An interesting paper will be given on "Music of Antiquity.". Everyone . is invited. â€" It is anticipated that the final reâ€" ports of the efforts of the Willing Workers in connection with their sale of home made cooking will indicate a fair return, though the weather condiâ€" tions under which they operated has not been of the best. The Young People enjoyed a social evening, Monday, in the school room. The Women‘s Association met in the Sunday School room, Wednesday, May Ist, at 8 p.m. A number of important items were discussed. Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Jury entertained a number of friends to a bridge party on Wednesday night of last week. Prizes were won by Miss L. McNeil, and Mr. A. G.â€"(Larry) Mowat. Associates of the church are already considering the plans for the summer season activities, and announcements of a definite character on these will no doubt be made in the near future. St. George‘s The usual services of the church will be conducted on Sunday next with the Rector officiating. C _ There were quite a number of local associates of the Sons of England in attendance at the function tendered to Mr. George Harvey, District Deputy of the organization, at Lambton Mills on Saturday last in recognition of his past four years of service in the inâ€" interests of the work of this popular association. ue ie e WO ieA 8 N sMM . | United ~THE WESTON TIMES & CUIDE ~ The Richview Women‘s Institute will hold their May meeting at the Home of Mrs. Rundle, on Wednesday, May 8th, at 2.30 p.m., Standard Time. â€"__ Members pléase remember the Roll Call and come prepared with a sugâ€" gestion for next year‘s programme. Election of officers will also take place at this meeting. The death of Thomas Ostrander occurred in Fergus Hospital on Thursâ€" day, April 24th, after an operation for an internal trouble followed by pneuâ€" montia, which was the direct cause of his death. Mr. Ostrander was born at Arthur, Ont., and was in his 66th year. The funeral took place on Satâ€" day last, with interment at Arthur. Deceased was a grandson of Wm. Ostrander, who took an active part in the battles of Queenston Heights, and Lundy‘s Lane, for which he received a grant of 200 ‘acres in Peel County, close to Brampton, where decendents still live. â€"The late Thomas Ostrander was a resident of Woodbridge for a number of years, and was with his son Lorne, engaged in the bakery and grocery business until three years ago. Surviving him are two sons and one daughter.. They are: Lorne, of Woodbridge; Gordon, of Arthur; and Mrs. Tyrell, of Detroit. His wife preâ€" deceased him fifteen years ago. Two Scotchmen went into a restâ€" aurant and ordered one cup of coffee and two saucers, A meeting to make necessary arâ€" rangements will be held in Masonic Hall, King City, on Sunday afternoon, May 5th. The Great War Veterans of the Federal Riding of North York are preparing for their monster demonâ€" stration to be held on Dominion Day, July Ist., on the farm of Sir Henry Pellatt, King Township. A program of sporting events, will be the order of the day.. Woodbridge Veterans are represented by Major A. A. McKenâ€" zie, chairman of sports committee; Captain J. J. Deane, publicity, and B. G. Harris, prize committee. cemetery, where interment was made. Rev. J. H. Kidd, rector, was the ofâ€" ficiating clergyman, while Worshipâ€" ful brothers Murray Ingram, and Lorne Ostrander conducted the serâ€" ]vice of the Orange Order impressiveâ€" y« i._! / A deputation headed by Mr. W. F. Shaw of the Park Lawn Cemetery Co. appeared in support of their written application for the setting aside of a further 35 acres of land for their ocâ€" cupation, the site being to the south of the present grounds. In the course of the debate relative to this, it was intimated that prior to this year such applications, needed but the approval of the local Board of Health, but unâ€" der present legislation it was necesâ€" sary for the township councils to apâ€" prove the applications. _ The discussion, proceeding disclosed the fact that the site for which apâ€" plication was made was assessed for some $6,900, and produced taxes to annum, of which something more than NORTH YORK GREAT WAR VETERANS PLAN MONSTER DEMONSTRATION JULY a doctor‘s office where he expired. Deceased was born in the Gore and was in his 7Z2nd year, his wife predeâ€" ceased him five years ago. The funeral took place on Sunday, and was in charge of N. Clarke Walâ€" lace L.O.L., of which he was a memâ€" ber. A large gathering of Orangeâ€" men and friends assembled who folâ€" lowed the remains to Christ Church The death of John Parr occurred on Friday, April 25th. Mr. Parr had just completed a visit among friends here and was en route to Newmarket, and when on a St. Clair Ave. car, was suddenly stricken and carried to a doctor‘s office where he expired. Deceased was born in the Gore and was in his 7Z2nd year, his wife predeâ€" ceased him five vears ago. Applications were received and past on to the Hydro Commission for the increased lighting of certain sections of Long Branch and the Humber Bay districts, as well as the matter of the improved lighting of the Bloor Street bridge district. Clerk Barrett reâ€" ported the receipt of the government grant relative to the construction of roads and bridges in the township amounting to some $30,339.00. _Considerable time was taken up in the discussion of the matter of the purchase of a power grader which it was thought desirable to have as part of the township equipment for road maintenance. The present grader had been in service for upwards of the past five years and was one that called for the use of horses, which mode of tracâ€" tion was now considered as too slow to cope with the demands of the townâ€" ship. The machines. under review were of the latest type and while no definite decision was arrived at it was felt that the change was badly needâ€" ed in the best interests of service. There was a special session of the council of the Township of Etobicoke held in the council chamber of the town hall, Islington, on Monday last with all members present and presidâ€" ed over by Reeve J. Ray Price, with Clerk S. Barrett and Engineer N. Macâ€" nichol also in attendance. Application From Cemetery To Have Earnest Consideration. Township Constable Retires Thomas Ostrander Dies Suddenly at Fergus. COUNGIL CONGERNED QN TAX STUAMTl John Parr Suddenly Stricken RICHVIEW 1st. I On the recommendation of Chief of Police James Suggitt the resignation of Constable J. E. Tavenor of the Humber Bay section was approved for acceptance by the council with the reâ€" tiring member being granted one month‘s leave on retirement. â€" The !counpil later discussed the matter of filling the post and decided upon adâ€" | vertising for a constable to be appointâ€" ed as soon as possible. Promise of Modern Industry Officials of a company desiring of locating on the lake front where thay have acquired certain. property were represented by Mr. Louis Heyd in their application for permission to enâ€" ter into the work of constructing boats and possibly, later, of water planes. In presenting the application Mr. Heyd intimated that the company now opâ€" erating in the city were faced with the need for more room and a water front ‘site hence the request. With the definite location on such a site as they had in mind they expected in the near future to find employment for upwards of one hundred and fifty men. They would erect a large building for the carrying on of their work, which would consist of two stories with a \_ Deputy Reeve Marshall expressed the opinion that the matter should be laid over for further consideration and Reeve Price intimated that it would be advisable for council to look the situaâ€" tion over prior to making any decision, a statement that received the accord of Deputy Reeve Clarkson and Counâ€" cillor Silverthorn, the latter agreeing that the present situation was one that called for cautious action.. The matter was laid over pending /a review as suggested, when the engineer will acâ€" company the council. ’ Deputy. Reeve Gardhouse wished to know where this thing of granting ’properties to organizations who were exempt from taxation was going to stop, as he referred to the extensive property of the Sick Children‘s Hosâ€" pital at Thistletown, the present Park Lawn cemetery and that at Westâ€" mount. "All these joint stock land holding â€"concerns," he said, "should pay taxes." Reeve Price concurred, as did all other members of council in this view, as the reeve declared, "It simply means that such organizations are taking away our assessable propâ€" erty and thus creating a severe tax on the ratepayers, and particularly is this the case in this section where. they are already heavily assessed." ‘ the approximate amount of $350 per half was applied to the support of the school taxation. Cnoge « <ppsicgs, meg Epgrammuey z> sgo pphs es 6. ; i ~H e [ d a % EBA & : 6 R C 5) h ifvise t a i T ob 2 : B8 P & t | B $ 4 & s h 0. C M t 2 in i m I ”";i"‘ a8 4 BM I s B f 8t t Th â€" J i § 3. B ' C 4 \e A : (ha CA AMiflreueâ€" tmess 6. Li Aâ€" ‘ B2 _ S. E. Chapman wWESTON, ONTARIO \\\ Red Seal Continental Motor Bendix Four â€" W heel Brakes Morse Silent Timizg Chain Fall Forte Feed Lubrication N029 RKUGBY TRUCKS IN 9 TON TO i4 TON CAPACITIES O Minutes=â€" Cities and towns throughout the greater portion of the more settled portions of the province or the doâ€" minion have long since come to the conclusion that cemetery properties "Where is this going to come to a stop?" was the remark recently passâ€" ed in council by Deputy Reeve W. J. Gardhouse, when discussing the matâ€" ter of an application to approve of certain land to be acquired by a cemâ€" etery company was presented to the township council. It is a question that has and will exercise the attention of all urban and later rural municipalâ€" ities that are adjacent to large cities and towns. Large and Congested Municipaliâ€" ties Place An Undue Burden On Adjacent Townships Reeve Price thanked the deputation and intimated that their application would have the deepest consideration and a statement would be tendered to them in the near future. This expresâ€" sion was accorded the support of all members of council, who felt there was much to consider on the request. GEMETERY SITEG SHOULD BF TAXED floor space of some 10,000 feet ... behind the wheel â€" - in a Durant TEN minutes behind the wheel of a Durant Automobile will give you a better idea of Durant quality and perforâ€" mance than you could possibly secure through the reading of an advertisement. 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