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BLACKBURN’S .ooooooo UI‘TK‘AL REPAIRS BROKEN LENSES REPLACED Prescriptions for Glasses Filled For Appointment Phone Richmond Hill 33 090000060000096000960.0006.0000QOOO”WOOOOOOOOO 2 O O 6 6 O O 9 Richmond Amusement Co. Ltd. z0600990.609000OOONOOOQOOOWOOMQOOOOWOOQOOOOOOO Blackburn’s Appliances & Sales Thornhill THE ROBERT SIMPSON COMPANY UMITED TORONTO Special Contract Division They can offer for Immediate Delivery Your vote and inflluence are respectfully solicited for the election of {‘0 the Electors of the Twp. of Whitchurch Do you know that some of the lovely fur coats and scul'fs in downtown show windows were styled and produced by us in our modern fur shop right in your own neighborhood? THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill, Thursday, December 30, 1948 Extend t heir best wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy N Year Simpson's Special Contract Division. Toronto supplied and installed theatre draperies throughout this__n’_e}\_'_and_ modern theatre. RICHMOND THEATRE Thernhill Furriers GR BEN LANE, THORNHILL l k E REEVE FOR 1949 ELECTION DATE JANUARY 4th WESTING'IOUSE ‘ EFRIGERATORS, RANGES, Washers and Radios CHRIS. ADAM REITER L. P. EVAN S Telephone 'l'hornhill and the Second AUSTIN’S DRUG STORE Wednesday, Jan. 12th F.L. LOWRIE,R.O. Congratulates EYESIGHT SPECIALIST " WILL BE AT Eyes Examined, Glasses Fitted on the opening 0f the new the Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month FROM 9.30 A.M. TO 12.00 NOON Phone 161 V 90¢OOOQOOOONOOO‘OOOQOOOOO I 0 O 6 O 9 O O 9 O 0 O a O O O Q 0 6 6 9 O O 9 9 0 Happy New Year and happier housing in 1919. DAVID McLEAN~ ’9’99999999909 500.66.000.00 Thornhill W. I. h invitation to attend : Silver Cross Rooms St. Toronto, as gue Junction W. I. ‘Mer to plan to stay for well. and any' who Games, contests, pantomimes, e- freshments and Santa Claus (in the person of Mrs. McKean) distributing gifts, contributed to a grand after- noon. About forty members attended. Scarburo Junction W. I. Extend ' Invitation Sincere sympathy is extended Mr and Mis. Ken Brilling'er whose infant son, born in Grace Hospital, Toronto on Monday, lived pust a few hohrs and died early Tuesday. Thornhill W. 1. Christmas Party Thornlrll Women’s Institute hehI their Christmas party at the home of Mls. M Ball last Thursday afternoon. At the short business meeting held prior to the party, a nice donation was voted to the Save the‘Children Fund, and $5 each was donated to the local Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides and Brownies. She has a sister, Dr. Mortimore (Mrs. Craig’s mother) who served for a number of years on'the China mission field with the United Church as a medical missionary. Doncaster Ladies‘ Club Doncaster Ladies‘ Club will meet for their first meeting: in 1949 at the home of Mrs. H. Law. Clark Ave , on Tuesday evening, January 4th, at 745 p.111.‘ Missionary From China Expected Here Miss Bertha Cassidv, an aunt of Mrs. Harold Craig", Thornhank Rd, one of a warty of seven missionaries and children who honed to arrive here in time for Christmas, has been (lelaved but should arrive here this week end. Miss Cassidgv, who has served in China for the past 50 years. was evacuated from Nanking as the communist troops were advancing on the Nationalist government capital‘ A graduate of Moulton College, she was attached to the American Avant College, Wuhu, China, where she taught English. Music and Christian- ity. She was the only Canadian on the staff During the recent war. Miss Cassidy was helped by tne underground, and kept one jump ahead of the Japs when they invaded the country. In the evening, the Christmas carol service featured carol singing by the congregation, special carols sung by the choir. and solos l)\' Miss thllis Waterson. soprano; Mrs. Winnifl'ed Heath. contralto; Shirlev McDonald. soprano; Mrs. Helen Burke. contralto; and Donald Davidson. baritone. I’resentalirn Made Miss Betty Bone At the close of the service last Sunday morning, a presentation was made Miss Betty Bone hv Rev. E. E Kent on behalf of the Young: Ladies” Guild, the Young Ladies' Bible Class m'eviously taught by Betty, and the Sn'nday School. ‘ The presentation was in recognition of Bettv’s work in the organizations of the Church and in honour of her appointment ’to the Y.VV.VC.A. in London. Ont. Christmas Services The United Church was beautifully decorated with holly and evergreens last Sr-nday for Christmas services. In the man-ning, Michael Wayne son of Mr. and Mrs. I, Reid; Centre St, was baptized. There was speciz‘J music by the choir. In the evening. the Sunday School hall was packed for the senior proâ€" gram which featured two plays “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and “It‘s a Family Affair,” presented by the girls of the C.G.I.T under the capable direction of Mrs. A. Marâ€" tindale. Then there were films, Santa Claus rturned, and presents were dis- tributed. Trinity \\'. A. Elects 1949 Oflicers Trinity Anglican Women's Auxilâ€" iary held their last meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Robinson. .lthn St. After the business of the meeting: was over. Rev. Wood took the chair and read the slate of offic- ers elected for 1949. They are: Honâ€" orary president. Mrs. W. Robinson; president. 'Mrs. McLaren; lst vice- pres.dcnt. Mrs. W. Ball; 2nd vice president, Mrs. H Price; secretary. Mrs. Hayes; treasurer, Mrs. Bruce Russ; Dorcas, Mrs. R. Healer; Dor- cas assistant, Mrs. P. Maude; Living Message, Mrs. Ada Weaver; Junior W.A., Mrs Harris; asistant Junior W.A., Mrs. A. Crowhurst; devotional Mrs. S. A. R. Wood; Parish Council Riep'iesentatlives. Mrs. Maude, Mrs. IW. Ball; visiting committee. Mrs. Brillerman. Mrs. Foote, Mrs. Juno. Mrs. Schafi‘er. Next meeting will be held on jan- nary 13th at the home of Mrs. Bruce iRoss, Steeles Ave. For transportaâ€" tion, members are asked to meet at the eoTner of Griffin‘s Store, where cars will be provided. Christmas Guests Mrs. W Clubine and ROss, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon and David, all of Bradford. were Christmas day guests at Locust Lawn. Mrs. A. Flintoff of Newmarket and Mrs. D. Lowery of Toronto were also Christmas week end guests at Locust Lawn. Miss Laura Kerfoot, who has been spending an extended visit at Locust Lawn left on Monday for an extended stay with her brother, Mr. W Kerfoot of Toronto. Thornhill United Church Notes About seventy-five mothers and children attended the beginners Chlistmas Party held in the Church Hall last Thursda’y afternoon. The affair was most ably handled by Mrs H. LeMasurier and her committee The program consisted of films and refreshments, after which Eaton’s Santa Claus arrived and distributed presents and candy to each delighted child. Real Estate & Business Broker \‘L’ni n I'hornhi“ Office Thornhill District News s Ronms on St. George 5 as guests of Scarboro I. Members are asked stay 1:01" the evening" as W. I. have received an attend a meeging in the Ml Overbury have o atterad; Phone =18W Richmond Hill Motorists, remember â€" you'll get in a jam if you jam on the brakes when driving on slippery pavement. Avoid skidding by keeping your speed down, your alertness up â€" by allowing enough space to stop 'â€" by using tire chains. If you do skin, "j-I'n your front wheels in the same direction the rear wheels are skid- T-rn your front wheels in the direction the rear wheels are ding, and pump your brakes s William Stunden, Clifford Fortier, Wallace McKinley broke‘ open the restaurant door but billoWs of smoke met them on the second floor. Mr. Stunden said electric wiring in the garage was ablaze. Windows of the apartment were broken to facilitate fire hese. 1'00? Hockey Game Thcrnhill Hockey Team is lhe first league game‘at R Hill Arena New Year's Day m. Let‘s all 2'0 and cheer kids Race Track Proposal Unanimously Opposed At a meeting- of the Village Trus- tees, held Tuesday evening, Decem- her 27th, the problem of establish- ment of a race track on Yonge St. property owned by Franceschini. was thoroughly discussed. and a motion was made that the village trustees attend the Board Meeting, scheduled for Friday afternoon, January 7th, at 2 p.m. in the Parliament Bldg‘s to enter the objections of the village of Thornhill as being definitely against the enterprise. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously carried. Every citizen of Thornhill‘interested in this matter should 'j’nalée every effort to attend the meeting ih’ ques- tion. Richmond Theatre Enese 1";etiiig's in past years. will re- member the hospitality of the Sear- boro ladies. The date is Tuesday. January 4th, at 2 p.m. For further pariiculars. - please contact Mrs. McKean. Hearty H. R. BUTT Wishes Good INSURANCE ,ne rear wheels are skid- pump your brakes gently ex 'l'eam 1s playmg- game. at Richmond Year's Day at 9 a. and cheef' for the Ontario Phone 18 Don‘t let death take your holiday! Be careful when you walk. Be care- ful when you drive. You can’t be cheerful by accident! “And He hath put 'a NEW song in my mouth even praise unto our God.” Psa. 40:3. “Therefore if any man be in Christ he is a NEW creature; old things are passed away; behold all things are become, NEW.” 11 Cor. 5:17. 7:00 RM. Evangelistic Hour SPEAKER: MR. WEIR of Sherwood, Ont. Hear this New Year's Message. “8:15 PM. SONG FELLOWSHIP Let us begin the New Year by going to church and bring- ing in the children, thus Christ saving our next gener- ation from sin and unbelief. . W. Paris, Manager GOSPEL SERVICES The Richmond Theatre Brathwaite’s Hardware By popular demand, John Stur- gess, well-known Canadian bari- tone, will make a return appear- ance as guest artist on the December 27 broadcast of the Northern Electric Hour. He will sing Kalman’s “Play Gypsies. Dance Gypsie's” and the immortal "Begin the Beguine" by Cole Porter. The orchestra, under the direction of Paul Scherman, will play works by Arlen, Abreu- Del Rio and Gounod.‘The pro- gram is heard every Monday evening over the CBC Trans- Canada network. Wi shes GUEST BARITONE Best of Sunday School Classes May it enjoy every success Masonic Hall Richmond Hill 3:00 RM. Good Held in the Richmond Hill (“*QOcsOO¢$¢O¢W99$$¢¢OOQ¢N¢ $099? 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