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.- “v.0, ..-_ -. This year. for the first time, Van executive committee was elected. Serving on the com- mittee are Fred Hendry. Bruce A»Keffer. Ross Bryson and A. \Mltchen. The reports given indicated the Club had a successful and profitable year. Plans were made to hold the club's 35th An- ) ual Oyster Supper sometime in February. Maple 8: Surroundina Districts 4 Sympathy is extended to Mrs, Isaac McQuarrie in the sudden passing’ of her brother. Leonard Auckland in Torgnto last week. I. m-.. (sun. n . . u . . u _ . _ ,, Miss MargarertiCrocker of Torâ€" onto, visited on Sunday with Mrs. 1. Watson, and Jackson Cook. I Edgeley Farmers’ Club. at its annual meeting on January 13, in the Community Hall. acclaim- ed its present slate of officers for another year. Officers are: President George Snider, lst Vice-president, Roy Keffer; 2nd Vice-president. Percy Usher; Secretary. R. J_ Darlington; Treas.. Mrs. Campbell Snider. He arrived REFRESHED ..by bus Farmers’ Club Acclaims Exec. Plan Oyster Supper M A L T B Y ’ S smvxcn STATION . . . . . . . . . . $17.65 St. Louis $29.00 Vancouver .. $89.75 TICKETS and INFORMATION at Sault Ste. Marie Mountain climbing is not a sport for any amateur, but stop-overs for sightseeing in the mountain regions are an enjoyable feature of bus travel. (Frbm Toronto) RETURN FARE Sightseeing and Hotel Room (Double) 9 nighis Ask your Agent for details of this or other Package Tours CALIFORNIA Package Tour 15 Daysâ€"$139.46 LOW ROUND TRIP FARES (Subiecf to Change) The Liberal is always willing to publish interesm contributed by its readers in Maple and surround in Maple is Mrs. Donald Allen, telephone Maple Maple 110113. RICHMOND HILL TUmer 4-0001 CUSTOM BUILDING Langstafi BRUCE MOUNTJOY Maple Socials willing to publish interesting items regarding people and events lets in Maple and surrounding communities. Our representative ald Allen, telephone Maple 19.1; Edgeley. Mrs. Raymond Stuart, Present at the meeting were guests Laurence Keffer, chair- man of the Woodbridge Fair Board and Albert Rutherford and' James Robson, board mem- bers. They answered questions put fiorth by forum members and \discussed with them the ex- periences and problems which Ehey encounter in managing a alr. The importance of large and small fairs in our agricultural progress and ways of improving them were discussed on Monday evening, January 16 when Edge- ley Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Snider. Suggestions on how to make the fairs most effective in terms of their basic purposeâ€"educa- tionâ€"were sought of the Forum groups. They agreed the three fairs in this area, Woodbridge, Markham and Richmond Hill, could be improved if the system of government grants for fairs, other than Mass A or class B, were changed. Williamr Ness was elected to the Committee of Stewards and The Dominion, Provincial and local governments have all rec- ognized the importance of agri- cultural fairs by offering finan- cial assistance to them_ The largest fairs receive Dominion government grants for perman- ent improvements, for securing judges and for junior work. In making these grants the Domin- ion government distinguishes be- tween class A and class B fairs. A fair can be listed as class A if it has distributed prize money to agricultural exhibits of not less than $6,000 in each of three W. Ness Elected Board OfStewardsHopeUnited A fine spirit of optimism pre- vailed at the annual meeting of Hope United Church on January 10. when splendid financial re- ports were presented from all departments. Rev. A. G. Donald presided and Miss Verna Orr was the secretary for the meet- ing. Reports presented by Mrs. William Thomas and Gordon Orr from the Envelope Treasurer the Choir Fund. and the Board of Trustees showed, after all ac- counts had been paid, satisfact- ory surplus remained with which to begin work for 1955. Similar reports were presented by Miss Marlene Lloyd on behalf of the Sunday School and Gordon Orr, speaking for the Sunday School Improvement Fund. The Wo- men’s Asociation reported a very active year and a balance of ap- proximately $200. Rev_ A. G. Donald, reporting for the Ses- sionPshowed a decrease of one in church membership. The date for the church anni- versary was set for the third Sunday in September. with the Sunday School anniversary on the third Sunday in May. Committee of Stewards ' Forum Agrees Local Fairs Could Be Improved If System Of GovernmentGrantsChanged Counci| And Fir’émen Meet George Alexander from the Fire Marshall’s office. Toro‘nto, outlined a proposed by-law es- tablishing the duties of the Map- le Volunteer Fire Brigade at a meeting of Vaughan Township Council last week. He also out- lined the responsibilities of the council in regards to the fire fighting service. Optimism Prevails Annual Meeting Fair Representatives Present Council. with Mr._ Alexander. and members of the Maple bri- gade met last night at Maple to discuss these matters further. Estimates & References Gladly Furnished Roofing. Eavestroughing Chimney Brick 8; Cement Work, Caulking, Painting. Drain. General Repairs of all kinds HOME REPAIR SPECIALISTS In all kinds of leaks Work Done Immediately AV. 5-1867 Contractor Written Guarantee TU. 4-3344 Following the meeting a social time was. held with the members of the Women's Association serv- ing refreshments. the Board of Trustees was re- organized with the following as members: J. W. Thomas. Wilbert Crook. Gordon Orr, Keith Thom- as, T. O. Nixon. Improvements to the church property to pre- Vent water running into the basement .were authorized as well as a new lighting in the entrance E6 rthe Sufiday 'School hall. A considerable increase in the in- suranbe on church property “as ordered. William Thomas was elected Missionary and Maintenance Treasurer. Mrs. Gordon Orr asked to be relieved as organist and Miss Marlene Lloyd was ap- pointed in her place_ The ap- preciation of the congregation to Mrs. Orr for fine service as or- ganist and choir leader was ex- pressed by Mr. Donald. Frank Robson and Wilbert Crook were appointed as ushers, Mrs. Gar- field Jennings and Mrs. Wilbert Crook as auditors'and Mrs. Jen- nings as church officer. Gordon Orr expressed the appreciation of the congregation to Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Miss Marion Donald for their services. The Forum ‘believes there should be rules to prohibit ex- hibitors from showing exhibits from previous years. field crop competitions are good. they found, and they believe that 4â€"H Clubs should be encouraged. In the matter of midway and other" entertainment features; they felt there is much to be'de- sired in some midway shows. Through experience some fair board members have found it is more satisfactory to let midway show contracts to one man. 44 Per Cent For Socialability years. It is entitled to class B rating if the prize money dis- tributed is not less than $3000. The acros,s:Canada Farm For- um view on the November 8 topic “Farm Forum in the Com- munity" in which the Forum asked “what are the most im- portant features of a successful forum?” 44 per cent reported that neighborliness and social- ability are essential. Thirty- eight per cent stated they con- sidered a better informed com- munity the real purpose of: Farm Forum. while 11 per cent rated the development of lead- ership and understanding of agâ€" ricultural problems in all parts of Canada as the most important function of the forums. The op- portunity the forums offer for free expression of opinions and discussions of local problems was mentioned by a number of groups- mm Richmond Hill, Ont. Spend $1200. 0n Parsgnage Increase In Missionary Givings - Circuit Meeting An encouraging increase in missionary givings. and the largâ€" est amount‘raised for circuit ex- penses and improvements in many years. were among the highlights of reports presented to the annual meeting of the Official Board of the MapleCir- cuit of the United Churchrheld in the Sunday School room Jan. 12_ Every congregation on the charge reported increases in their givings to the Missionary and Maintenance; Fund. Wilfred Keffer, circuit treasurer. report- ed that in. addition to regular circuit expenses; approximately $1200 had been spent on im- provements to the church parsonâ€" age .apart from an additional amountispent by the Women‘s Association for improvements to the interior. Much of the actual work, Mr. Keffer reported, had been done by members of the congregations. and the apprecia- tion'of the meeting was express- ed in a formal motion of thanks. The January meeting of the W. I. was held January 12-. at the home of Mrs. Wilbert Jennings. Many Canadian kitchen utensils were named. in answer to the roll call. An interesting paper on a,vi‘sit to the Pulp. and Paper Mills was read by Mrs. Roy Bow- en, while Mrs. :Maurice Beynon shoiwed the ,samples‘flof the ma- terial in its different forms. Mrs. M. Beynon then read an article on “Our F'orests". Current ev- ents were given by MrsNLittle. During the business period it was decided a Valentine Tea and Apron Sale. would he, held at the Church on February 14. The proceeds from this- endeavour will be used, ‘for the UNESCO project for Ceylon: The pupils of Temperanceville School .are doing the posters *for. .the ,tea. Prizes will be givenvby the- W.I. for the three best posters; Would each member making; an Apron for the sale »- 'p'lease - ~bring viier- apron to the February meeting with the price attached. The members decided to have an Easter lily sent to the York County Home. A shower of cookies and candy, to beleft at Haije’s store“ .by the ‘members, the Wednesday. before .Good .Fri- day; will also. be taken. to the York County Home. ' v The following officers for 1955 were elected: Recording Steward, Dr. R. A. Bigford; Cir- cuit Treasurer, Wilfred Keffer; Auditor, Lorne Wells; Parson- age Committee. Cyril Dyson, Lawrence Clarke. Alfred Bagg; 'During the 11in'ch‘ period the W.I. members had the pleasure of samplin the two boxes of delicious sh_rtbread. a gift re- ceived from the Scottish Insti- tute link; Haugh~of~Uhr. The. euchre held January 11 at the schoolhouse by the W.I. resulted in the following prize- winners. Ladies lst, Mrs. Nor- man Rumble; 2nd Mrs. Frank Bell; consolation Mrs. Howard Clark: gents Howard Clark, Wil- bert Jennings, Bob Ash. Church News The annual Congregational meeting of (he Temperanceville Church will bev-held January 24. at 8 pm). Reports and business will be followed by a social per- CORRESPONDENT: MRS. ED. PAXTON, R. R. 3, KING Phone TU. 4-3059 TEMPERANCEVILLE NEWS WILLIAM NEAL Pulpit Supply Committee. Frank Bagg. Frank Robson. William 01- IVCI‘. Mr. Donald reported a slight increase in membership during the year. He urged that every member of the Board should be constantly on the alert, seeking to awaken the interest of the people of the constituency in regard to things spiritual, “Fine financial reports, he said. were ehcouraging, but he would never be fully satisfied until the chief function of the church, to lead men and women and young peop- le to Jesus Christ. was being ful~ ly stressed by those in positions of responsibility and opportunity. It was suggested that a united communion service be held in June, and the details were left in the hands of the minister. Cyril Dyson and M. J. Klnnee "expressed the thanks of the ot- ficial Board to Mr. and Mrs. Donâ€" ald and Miss Marion Donald for their fine services to the Charge since coming to Maple in July, and it was unanimously carried \that Mr. Donald should make ar- rngements for a winter holiday of two weeks at his own conven- ience. * iod Everyone is welcome to at- tend Personals 4‘ _,-,_. Clayton Beynon .had the hon- our of being installed as the W01‘shipful Master ‘of the Mas- onic Lodge at King City. on Jan- uary 5 The installation ceremony was performed by his cousin Mr. Maurice Beynon. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. How- ard\Clark over the week-end were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark and Nancy Pross. Mrs. Grace Koéhner, Walter Smith, Judy, Rose Marie and Barbara Ann Koehner, Mr. and Mrs. Gill Williams, George and Nancy, all of Toronto, were Sunday guests. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pross and Mrs. Davies of Willowdale also called_ on the Clarks on Sunday. On'January 14, Cathie, Linda and Diane Kostinchuck had a pleasant surprise when their mo- ther. Mrs. Frank Kostinchuck of Tor-emu 'arrived ~to take th‘em“t0 visit relatives for the day. Mr. and Mljs. Carl Beynonof Uxbu‘dge called on Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Beynon on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson have the pleasure of having their son Jim staying with them at the present time. welcome back to this district Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jennings who have built themselves a lovely home near their old homestead on the second Concession north of Temperanceville. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughins of Toronto spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Simp- son and Marion. Mrs. Erik Thomen spent the week-end with her husband at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Han- vey Mashinter. ‘ . CANADIAN ENERGY Canada is one of the world's largest producers and users of electricity on a per capita basis. Cathie Kostinchuk celébrated her birthday on January 17 at the home of Mrs. Stella Paxton. your Dodge-De Soto dealer now for a good deal! Dr. and Mrs. D. C. MacKay were hosts to the members of the Adult Bible Class of Maple United Church on January 13 when the annual election of offi- cers was held. Mrs. D. C. MacKay Heads Bible Class The following will guide the destiny of the class’ during 1955: President. Mrs. D. C. MacKay; Vice-president, Norman Payne; Secretary. Mrs. Neil Woods, A fine staff of teachers was chosen and the members of the class look forward to a happy and profitable year. Council Passes Mo‘ney By-Laws For New School A by-law to raise $5.000 for the purchase of the Noble prop- erty behind the present Maple Public school. S. S. 6 Vaughan, as a site for a new four-room school and for improvements to the present road leading to the property. vas passed by Vaugh- an Township council last week. The motion was moved and sec- onded by Councillors William Agar and Frank Belcher. The dedication service for three memorial windows pres~ ented to St. Stephen’s Anglicén Church, Maple, by members of the congregaticn will be held on Sunday evening, February 6. The service will be conducted by Bishop Wells. Council also passed a by-Iaw to raise the $80,000 for the new school. This motion was put forth by Deputy-Reeve Albert Rutherford and Councillor Agar. Dedicate Windows At St. Stephen’s The windows are being pres- ented by Mrs. 1. Watson, in mem- ory of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson, by Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Heber Cook, and by the church and W.A. in mem- ory of Charles Jackson in recog- nition of his faithful service as church organist. The annual business and elec- tion of officers of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Maple. was held on Monday, January 10. in the Sunday Schoo Chairman of the meeting was . D. Martin. The report of the year’s work was encouraging, showing a sub- stantial balance and an increase of an average attendance of 20 in 1953 to 33 in 1954. The slate of officers for 1955 was: Super- intendent John Martin, secret- ary Miss Pat. Maclachlin, Atten- dance secretary John Witney, treasurer Barry Hayes. Rev. D. C. H. Michell gave a report and closed the meeting with prayer. Increase In Aver-age Church Attendance The theme of the January meeting of Concord Home and School Association was “Nutri- tion”. Miss Olive Erb, who is with the York County Health Unit and is visiting nurse at Con- cord School, discussed the needs of the school-age child in rela- tion to nutrition_ A film “Why Tommy Won't Eat” further emphasized the need for understanding the prob- lems behind poor eating habits. The Parent Attendance Ban- ner was won by Miss Dalgleish’s room. Refreshments were served by the committee. Olive Erb 'Addresses H & S. THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill. Thurs., Jan. ‘20, 1955 A wide range of models to choose from . . : X2 ton to 60,000 lbs. G.C.W. Manufactured in Canada by Chrysler Corporation of Canada, Limited. 'AVenue 5-2211 Smith Crescent Richmond Hill TUrner 4-1312 GEO. McMURRICH SONS LIMITED 24 Elizabeth St. N. 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