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The Liberal, 23 Apr 1942, p. 7

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A large gathering attended the 10th anniversary of the Girls’ Mis- sion Circle which was held last Tuesday evening at Newtonbrook United Church. Miss Doris Van- Luven, the president, presided and opened the meeting with a call to worship and a hymn “Lord Speak to Me”, followed rby prayer. She gave a welcome to the parents and friends Users of Hall’s Service Station gasoline know the thrill of real power. Through high refinement Hall’s gas delivers that power which gives you an easy “z-zip” up a long hill. Use it regularly. “Be Ready With Reddy Power” To Farmers :- OPPOSITE ORANGE HOME Harold W. Mortson 11 Centre St. W.. Richmond Hill Telephone 93 Farm Implements and Repairs Massey-Harris Rite-Way Milkers Beatty Stable Equipment and Repairs Beatty Washers and Household Appliances 0.1L. Fertilizer Com King Mineral “Gem” Milk Coolers and Electric Fencers Viking Grain Cleaners and Graders PHONE 10, THE ELEVATOR RICHMOND HILL A GOOD SUPPLY OF GOOSE WHEAT SUITABLE FOR SEED ALSO ERBAN, VICTORY AND VANGUARD OATS 0.A.C. No. 21 AND VELVET BARLEY FIELD SEEDS ALFALFA, RED CLOVER, TIMOTHY AND SWEET CLOVER CERESAN FOR TREATING YOUR GRAIN ALSO BONUS ON YOUR FERTILIZERS ORDER EARLY AT THE ELEVATOR THURSDAY, 'APRIL 23rd, 1942. Massey-Harris I. D. Ramer & Son NEWTONBROOK NEWS ITEMS The minutes of the first meeting were read by Miss Lorayne Brown. Six were present Tuesday evening who were at the first meeting, ((Misses Bertha and Irene Smith, Ileen and Eleanor Moore (now Mrs. Adams and Mrs. B-elton), Mrs. F. Rae and Mrs. A. H. Halbert). Mrs. Halbert presided at the first meet- ing and Mrs. Rae conducted the election of officers which resulted as follows: Advisory Pres., Mrs. A. H. Halbert; President, Miss Irene Smith; [Vice-President, Miss Doris Soden; 'Rec. Sec., Miss Alberta Brown; trea- surer, Miss Ileen Moore; corr. sec., Miss Evelyn Graham. The meetings Mrs. Orpha Houston of Toronto was the guest speaker and gave a very interesting address on the work among the Chinese in Toronto. At their Mission on Elm Street they have a WM.S. Auxiliary, 3.. Girls’ Mission Circle, C.G.I.T., Mission Band and Baby Band and this week have started a Kindergarten with a mem- bership of 17. Lovely refreshments were served and all enjoyed a very pelasant so- cial hour. Miss Mary Cimpbell moved a hearty vote of thanks to those who made the meeting such a success. Rev. A. H. HalIbert pronounced the benediction. A vo-cal duet was sung by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Allan Belton which was very much agpreciated. ‘ have been continued all through the years regularly. During the last ten years 103 meetings have been held, mostly all iat the Parsonage. Approximately P510000 has been raised and sent to the Toronto Centre Preslbyterial ‘treasurer. The Circle has also con- tributed to the WJM.S. bale to the extent of over $250.00 besides help- ing in local work. On special occa- sions missionaries have addressed the Circle meetings. Some of these have been Dr. Margaret McKellar of India who visited the ‘Circle twice, Miss E. A. Preston of Japan, Dr. Frank RusSell of India and Mrs. Cuyler Young of Iran, Persia. Home missionaries have also contributed to the interest of the meetings. M'ss Empey of Sault Ste. Marie, Miss Jessie Maxwell of Gypsumville, Man.. Mrs. Egerton Young of God’s Lake. Man., Miss Pamela Follett, Miss Mamie Gollan of Church of All Na- tions and Mrs. Houston of the Chinâ€" ese Mission in Toronto. was very acceptably sung by Miss Irene Smith. A summary on “Ten years effort of the Girls’ Mission Circle" was given by Mrs. A. H. Halbert. the advisory president. On April 14th, 1932, a group of seven young ladies met at the Parsonage for the purpose of organizing a Girls‘ (Mission Circle. Miss Irene Smith was the first president and continued for six years, 1932-1937 and has been one of the vice-presidents for four years. Mrs. W‘m. Murchison (nee Janet Riddell) was president for one year (1938). Miss Lorayne Brown was president for two years, M939 and 1940 and had filled the position of secretary and treasurer during the intervening years. Miss Doris VanLuven who is now presi- dent is on her second term of office and she also was treasurer for a time. MiSS Edna Street was supply secretary for eight years and was succeeded by Misses Bertha Smith and Ruby Brown. on I Cor. 1-5358, “Always arbounding in the Lord”, and stressed the need of persistence in the Christian work. A solo “Seek for the Wandering” was very acceptany sung Irene Smith. A summary years effort of the Girls from the WA. and the W.M.S. who had come to celebrate with us on this special occasion. The devotion- al was conducted by" Mrs. (Rev.) Frank Rae who based her remarks Mrs. James Walker, accompanied by her son Earle, is home for a short visit. Flloyd Pratt of the I{.C.A.F., sta- tioned at Galt, was home for the weekâ€"end. 'nzree quilts were completed by the ladies of the local Red Cross at the work meeting held in _the hall last week. Miss Jessie Thomson moved a vote of thanks to those who had helped in the program and after a social half hour the meeting adjourned. in our country. These industries are greatly helping in our war effort. Diamond cutting is now being taught to Canadian :boys .by an expert dia- mond cutter who is a refugee. Mrs. Redpath stressed the urgency of saving salvage. The April meeting'of the Button- ville Institute was held last week at the home of Mrs. Wim. Clark. Mrs. Clark and Miss Jessie Thomson were the hostesses. The president, Mrs. Russell Boyington, presided and the meeting opened in the usual way with the Opening Ode and the Lord‘s Prayer. Announcement was made concernâ€" ing the Institute District Annual which is to be held in Buttonville Hrall this year. The date is May 26th starting at 1'0 a.m. On April 28th a work meeting is called for the ladies of the community for the purpose of cleaning the hall. An interesting program followed. Doreen Stephenson and Doreen Boy- ington gave a pleasing piano duet and later Doreen Boyington favored. with a piano 5010. ers. Redpath the district president, was speaker. Her topic was “New Industries of Canada". Refugees from War torn Europe had fled to Canada and have started industries hitherto unknown BUTTONVILLE THE LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO The North York unit of the Can- adian Women’s Service Force are sponsoring a dance to be held in the Concert Hall, Maple, on Friday, May 1 at 8.30 pm. Proceeds to provide parcels for members of the armed forces and for general Iund. Billy Hole’s Live Wire Orchestra Will provide the music. There will be a lucky number admission ticket and novelty and spot dances. Admission 35 cents. It might be well to remember that a ‘hen is the only creature that can “set” still and produce a divi- dend. Advertising in The Liberal brimng results. Phone Will. 788 Estimates Given- Yerex’s Electrical ON ALL MAKES 0F RADIOS BY CERTIFIED RADIO TECHNICIAN TUBES TESTED FREE FREE ESTIMATES RADIO LOANED WHILE YOURS IS AWAY SHINGLING 26 Yonge St. Old and New Work Asphalt and Cedar 15 YEARS” EXPERIENCE RADIO SERVICE Roof Repairs a Specialty 51 Petawawa Avenue Newtonbrook, Ont. DANCE AT MAPLE C. BRETT Issued under authority Department of the Secretary of State, Ottawa. Phone 242 Clear telephone lines for All-Ull'l' PBIJDIIB'I'IIJN tem now carrying an abnormal wartime load. Don’t let needless delays hold up messages on which pro- duction efficiency may depend. Your telephone is part of a vast interlocking sys- Pals cpen From 3 a.m. (0' 8 p.m. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME >\_/ ' Luv“ PAGE SEVEN

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