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RICHMOND HILL . . North York Farmers Christ- ms Market at Thornhill will be bid Wednesday and Thursday, Deember 23 and 2f}. An ideal solution for your last mute Christmas shopping is a git subscription to the home pper‘ We regret to report that Mr. Gorge B. Ball. Arnold St.. Rich- mnd Hill's Grand Old Man. suf- feed a stroke early Sunday mming' and has been confined tohis home. Mr. Ball celebrated hiz92nd birthday last May. Vinners of turkeys at the Chistmas Bingo held in the Mitoan Hall by Victoria L.0.L. 138 Thursday were William Cook, Elgn Mills; Mrs. Shannon. Carr- vill“ Rd.; Mr. Burgess, Unipnville; Mr. J. Hunt. Thornhill; Mrs. E‘sâ€"like} iiichxhond H111 ‘ (éorge Jones, for many years a asident of Vaughan township, did Monday at the home of his daghter in Scarboro in his 99th yeg. He is survived by six sons am». one daughter, Interment was in Richmond Hill cemetery Wed- neaay afternoon. 'he special attraction at the Rinmond Theatre for Christmas ant Boxing Day is Charles Dick- em joyous classic. “A Christmas Caol". The first show on Christ- ms Day will be at 7 p.m., and on Saurday. December 26, there win he a continuous show from 3pm. ##1## The members of the St. Mary’s inglican Sunday School enjoyed ts annual Christmas concerts .ast week. On Friday night the Seniors. gathered with parents and Sunday School teachers for an evening of plays, moving pic- tures and singing followed by a visit from Santa Claus. Satur- day afternoon, the Juniors re- ceived a visit from Santa and presented a fine program. The St. Barnabas Mission also held a Christmas entertainment on Sat- urday afternoon. M's. Harry Bourne was con- vemr of the supper held at the Prebyterian Church, prior to the annual Christmas Concert on Moniay night. Over 100 adults andchildren attended to partici- patc in the evenings entertain- ment for which Superintendent James Butler acted as chairman. Tm moving pictures were shown prin' to the concert and the dis- tribution of the gifts. The Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. K. Blanchard on Thursday, December 17. Splendid reports at the year's work were report- ad. Plans were made for a Burns' night on January 25. Mrs. Hepburn brought an inspiring Christmas message. The follow- ing officers were elected for 1964: Hon. president, Mrs. T. Moore Mrs. Hepburn; president, Mrs. H. H. MacKay: lst vice- president, Mrs. C. Duncan; 2nd vice-president. Mrs. K. Blanâ€" chard; secretary. Mrs. G. Yerex; treasurer. Mrs. F. Schissler; press secretary. Mrs. J. E: Smith. The Liberal is always glad to receive social um personal items (or this page and a call to TUrner 4-1261 will receive courteous attention. T‘Iia newspaper will also welcome news reports about church organizations ,women’s and men’s societies. lodges and other groups. While copy will be ao- cepted up to Wednesday of each week, it is desirable totlnve it in earlier it posdble to ensure its publi- oa on. Many friends and neighbors called to extend congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Mathew Patton. Elgin Mills_ who cele- brated his 8}st birthday on Mon- day. December 21. The Presbyterian Young Peoples‘ Society will hold a so- cial evening on Tuesday. Decem- ber 29, at 8.30 pm. at the home of Miss Jane Little, 237 Mill St. All young people are given a cordial invitation to attend. The Rev. A. A. Chote of St. Mary's Anglican Church Rich- mond Hill conferred the rite of Holy Baptism last Sunday on Edward Strachan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Strachan Heighington of To- ronto. the former Mary Catherine Noble. The godparents were Mrs. James Digby of Toronto. »Mr. Peter Dickie of Toronto and Mr. Edward Noble of Richmond Hill. Aiso receiving baptism was Mary Janet Christine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan 0. White. The godparents were Mrs. Mary Johns and Mr. Walter Johns of New- Miss Dorothy Armstrong, or- ganist at St. Mary's Anglican Church, will be presenting a ser- ies of Preludes and Postludes at the special Christmas Services, in keeping with the Festive Sea- son. There will he a Christmas Eve Choral Communion Service at which the choir will render “Joyful is our story”, and the sermon will be "The Light of the World." market A Christmas Day Service with Choral Communion will be held, the sermon to be "Christmas Joy” .On Christmas Sunday December 27. there will be Morning Prayer at 11 am. with the Annual Can- dlelight Carol Service at 7 pm. At this service the Seven read- ings will be given by laymen rep- resenting each department of the church. Anthems. solos and car- ols will be presented between the readings. The Christmas Party for the Primary Department of the Un- ited Church was held last Friday night at the church. Mrs. Bert Cook, superintendent, was Mas» ter of Ceremonies for the even- ing. Following the singing of “O Come All Ye Faithful", Miss Bonnie Cooper extended a wel- come to those present on behalf of the school. Taking part in the entertain- ment were the six year olds, taught by Mrs. Grace Gurney, Mrs. S. Harwood, Mrs. Lewis Sims. Mrs. Sam Cook and Miss Helen Sanderson. and who sang “Away In A Manger”, and "Sil- ent Night, Ho_1y Night"; Mrs. E: J. Roberts’ class who acted ‘Chrlstmas Helpers”: Mrs. J. Koning's class who performed “Gentle Mary"; Mrs. F. A. Hay- man’s class who enacted “The Meaning of Christma "; and the eight year olds. taug t by Miss V. Jackson, Mrs. Floyd Perkins, and Mrs. R. Woods, who render- ed “A Christmas Story". John Perkins sang "Here Comes Santa Claus." Following the program presents were distributed by Santa Claus.- BOLSTER ~â€" At Grace Hospital. on December 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bolster. Concord, a baby girl, Nancy Jane. c1w26 BONE â€" In loving memory 01 Wilbert Bone, who died Decem- ber 20. 1952. He suffered much. he earned his . rest; The Lord called him for He knew best; May his reward be as great as his sacrifice. Mrs. Llewelyn Webb died at St. Michael's Hospital. Toronto, December 17, following a leng- thy illness. She was in her 53rd year. Mrs. Webb resided in Rich- mond Hill for the past 20 years and until recently had been em- ployed at Mayfair Manufactur- ing in the village. ,x___x In filemdriam .uo ... .. Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Eric Srigley (Lorna), and Mrs. Eric Hook (Jean). Funeral services were held from Wright and Taylor Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Dec- ember 19, with interment in Rich- mond Hill cemetery. Pallbearers were .1. Glenn. W. Smith. G. Hook, M. Newton, T. Newton and C. L. Srigley. CARD 0]“ THANKS my recent stay in hospital. The cards, flowers and gifts received brightened my days. Wishing them the compliments of the sea- son. "7 _ I I would like to take this oppor- tunity to thank my relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness and help to me duljpg CARD 0!" THANKS Mrs. Eric Srigley and Mrs. Eric Hook wish to express their heart- felt thanks and appreciation to their relatives, friends and neigh- bors for their words of sympathy, and beautiful floral tributes, durâ€" ing their recent sad bereavement. in the death of their dear moth- er. c1w26 In addition to the great numâ€" ber of known cases of diabetes, there are a great many who do not know they have the disease. Diabetes, in its earliest stages, may not be obvious to the sufferer who can easin regard the contin- ual tiredness, hunger and thirst as unimportant symptoms and,: by neglect, might allow the dis- ease to become firmly establish- ed. Any person who 15 over 50 and overweight or with a history of diabetes} in the family, should have periddic medical examina- tions to check up on any possl~ billty of contracting the ailment. By following their doctor‘s or- ders as to treatment and general way of life, most‘of the cases un- der doctors' care are able to live i almost normal lives. ._ The Family MRS. LLEWELYN WEBB @bituarp CANADA’S DIABETICS Mrs. Selby O'Brien ‘lw26 Correspondent: Mrs. EH. Leaf B. R. 2 Gormley Phone Agincourt 335.12 Congratulations to Master Ted- dy Hood who celebrated his 5th birthday on Monday of this week. Proud new grandparents in the community are Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Rumney and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Stephenson. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stephenson hope to bring their new son, John Ken- neth. home from the East Gen- erai Hospital on Christmas Eve. Aileen Easton was rushed to the East General Hospital last Sunday afternoon: where she un- derwent an emergency append- ectomy. We are glad to report she is maklng a good_ recovery. Mtg. €111. ‘English is spending the ,holiday season with Mr. and Mrs? K. C. Gray at Kirkland Lake Mr. and Mrs. Norman Reid are motoring to Florida where they will join Mr. and Mrs. John Don- aldson for Christmas. Proud possessor of a new per- table typewriter is Mrs. S. J. English who received one from the congregation and Sunday School of Brown’s Corners church in appreciation of her many ser- vices throughout the year. Miss- es Dorothy Hood and Joan Steph- nson also received token gifts or their assistance at the piano and organ. Sunday School Concert Star- shine and moonlight ~â€" footsteps on or nchy snow and high children's voices â€" Friday night had everything that the traditional Christmas concert requires. And from all over the countryside people made their way to the tiny. brightly lighted church in its setting of tall ev- ergreens. Norman Reid was the jovial master of ceremonies at Brown’s Corners and the children outdld themselves. There were songs and recita- tions and‘ skits. Dorothy Hood and Mrs. Harold Stefiler had pre- pared "Mother Goose Enter- tains” for their group of small children. Mrs. Ross Hard and Mrs. Nor- man Reid and Charles Turner all had a hand in the training of grqups. Santa Claus came at last to top off the evening, and distrib- uted gifts from a well laden tree. W. l. Entertalns Girls of Club 15, their mothers and their leader, Mrs. George Kelly were guests of honour when W1. members held a Christmas party for them at the home of Mrs. Russell Boylngton last Saturday afternoon. In appreciation of her work with junior groups, Mrs. Kelly was presented with a life mem- bership pin. ART SEWING T0 MEASURE, MATCHED, FITTED DRAPES Straight, Curved tracks in- stalled Bed Spreads, Slip Covers, etc. For Fine Work call . BUTTONVILLE RUTH DELBROCCO BA. 1-2041 SUNDAY. DECEMBER 27, 1953 11 am. â€"- Worship Service 10 am. â€" Church School '1 pm. -â€" Evening Worship SUNDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1953 9.45 am. â€" Sunday School 11 am. â€"- Morning Service 7 pm. â€" Young People’s Service RlCHMOND HILL UNITED CHURCH Rev. C. G. ngginson, B.A.. 3.9., Minister RICHMOND HILL ST. MARY’S CPURCH (Anglican) Rev. A. A. Chote, B.A., L. TIL, “Fear not, for unto you is born this day a Saviour" CHRISTMAS EVE â€" 11.00 p.m. Holy Communion CHRISTMAS DAY â€" 10.00 am. Holy Communion ' Private Communions for the sick and shut-ins can be arranged with the Rector. CHRISTMAS SUNDAY DECEMBER 27 8.30 am. â€" Holy Communion 9.45 am. â€"- Children's Church Service 11 am. - Morning Prayer 7 pm. â€"- ANNUAL CANDLE- LIGHT CAROL SERVICE The Rector and Wardens wish our parishioners and friends the richest Blessings of Christmas Minister, Rev: Ca}v}n Chambers. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2'1, 1953 11 am. -â€" Sermon “The All Year - Round Look" 7.30 p.m. -â€" Young Life Club in the Church Hall THORNHILL UNITED CHURCH Minister, Rev. E. E. Kent. Th. D. THORNHILL BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1953 11 am. â€"â€" Morning Worship Sunday School â€" 9.45 am. â€" Intermediate 11 am. â€" Nursery, Beginner, Pri- mary and Junior All welcome. CHRISTMAS DAY 10 am. â€" Family Christmas Ser- ‘ vice Convention of Ontario & Quebec Rev. Percy C. Buck, B.A.,V B. Th. "The Friendly Church" SUNDAY, DECEMBER ‘27, 1953 11 o'clock The minister will speak on “A Faded Tax Receipt”. A hearty Christmas welcome to all who worship with us. R9v.VJ. N. HiepbumLMiplstVeVr‘ Rev. S. A. R. Wood, B.A., Rector CHRISTMASTIDE SERVICES Christmas Eve â€" 11.30 pm. ~ Choral Communion Christmas Day â€" 8.00 mm. Holy Communion 11 am. â€"â€" Short morning prayer and Holy Communion SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2’7, 1953 8 am. â€"â€" Holy Communion 11 am. â€" Morning Prayer TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Thomhill Sunday School‘ 5 pm. â€" Sunday School Christ- mas Pageant in the Church RICHMOND HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THORNHILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICE; Anglican CARRVILLE UNITED CHURCH Minister. Rev. E. E. Kent. Th. 1). SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27. 1953 2.30 pm. â€" Church Service and Sunday School ZION LUTHERAN cuukcn (2 miles south of Maple) Pasmr: Rev. E. J. Fischer SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1953 Church Service Sunday School . Meeting in Concord School Home Each Lord’s Day evening at '1 pan. Gospel Message Tune in CKEY (580) at 9.15 am. I Timothy 2-5: For there is one God. and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. LANGSTAFF BAPTIST CHURCH . Pastor Rev. A. R. Jones Service: Sunday, 11 am. â€" Bible School classes for all ages 7 pm. â€"â€" Gospel Service Wed., 8 pm â€"â€" Prayer Meeting Thurs., 2 p.m. ~â€" quen's Mis- siénary meeting Tuesday, 8 pm. â€"- Young Peop~ le's Meeting MAPLE CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. E. H. Unstead, Minister SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1953 Edgeley Afternoon Worship . . . . 2.30 pm. Sunday School . . . . . . 1.30 pm. Hope Church Service . . . . 10.30 am. Sunday School . ..... 11.30 am. Maple Sunday School . . . . . . 10.15 am. Church Service . . . . . . 11.30 am. Pastor F. Vaughan, 3. Th. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1953 10 a.m.,â€" Sunday School 11 am. â€" Morning Worship '1 pm. â€" Evening Service Everybody Invited BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH SUNDAY. DECEMBER 27, 1953 Eeise Hill (Gomley) 10 am. â€" Sunday School 11 am. â€" Morning Service 7 p.m. -â€"â€" Evening Service Wed., 7.30 p.m.: Prayer Meeting Oak Ridges Services in Oak Ridges School House 10.45 am. â€" Sunday School 7.30 p.m. -â€" Evening Service Tues.. 8 pm. Prayer Meeting in Homes of the Community Vaughan (3rd con.) 10 am. â€" Sunday School 11 am. â€" Morning Service Concord 10 am. â€" Sunday Schogl Anglican Richvale - Langstafl District Meets every Sunday momlng in the Howl“: School “0 Come Let Us Adore Him" CHRISTMAS SUNDAY DECEMBER 27 9.45 am. â€"- Sunday School 11 am. â€" Adult Devotional Ser- vice We wish all our friendsrthe rich- NEWTONBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH One Block East of You” On Mndawaska Ave.. Stop 123 ST. BARNABAS MISSION CHURCH OF CHRIST iii Concord School House THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thurs... Dec. 24, 1953 5 TUrner 4-1701 Richmond Hill STUART PAXTON Electrician WIRING LINE WORK Formerly of Gerrard Helntzmnn Work guaranteed, Free estimates Phone Liberal Office SAND and GRAVEI. Crushed Stone TUrner 4-1261 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Septic Tanks Pumped Drains Cleaned & Repaired 24 Hour Service C. STUNDEN ‘ Richmond Hill TU. 4-1245 Sanitary Contractor PIANO TUNING Phone TUrner 4-1016 ; rm: wom’s mosr pom m1! Loam and Fill COLD STORAGE LOCKERS E. CHARITY For- Service at it’s Best Try Your Friendly Local Dairy RICHMOND HILL DAIRY and Repairing S. Hoffman Rentals from $8 to $12 per year Sto’uflville Creamery Phone Stoutfville 186W ________f ,, Wm---flW2'zz'aaxzmazzaaxzmumxm TELEPHONE TUR .ER-4-1622 James J. ‘ Plumbing - Heating OAK RIDGES PHONES ONTARIO Aurora 46-1 Sheet Metal Work Dealer for Esso- Oil Burners Fairbanks - Morse Pressure Systems Yonge St, Richmond Hill Phone TUmer 4-2138 Williams' ‘Sunoco Service Station King 111