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WHOEnTfill &Dstricl News TELEPHONE AV. 5-2779 At the St. Luke's Catholic Women's League meeting held in the Parish Hall on Monday, March 12 with president Mrs. E. Read presiding, plans were made for a card party to be held on April 21. There will be a Membership Tea and Bake Sale which will take place in May or June and details for this project. were planned at the meeting. Further business concerning the bazaar to be held in the Fall was discussed. "an a.--‘_._, , ‘Mrs. S. Woolnough was host- ess for the social period after the business was completed. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chambers ot’ Thornhiil with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Simpkins of Thornhill re- turned recently from a trip through South Carolina and the Smokey Mountains. Tharnhill Pharmacy C. E. Stoneburg Chemist & Druggist AV. 5-2503 Yonge St. BOB’S ESSO SERVICE STATION CHASSIS LUBRICATION a; MINOR REPAIRS Yonge and Arnold AV. 5-0015 Thomh Hear Engineers’ report on incorpor ation : THORNHILL VILLAGE TRUSTEES BINGO Recently the Lions Club of Thornhill sent out envel- opes containing Easter Seals to 1,735 residents of Mark- ham and Vaughan Town- ships. The response has been gratifying. according to Will-' iam Baker who heads this committee. As the campaign closes on March 31, those who are planning to send in their contributions are ask- ed to make a note of this date. There are 10,500 children and teen-agers in Ontario who have been crippled by accident. disease or birth and are dependent on others. By the sale of Easter Seals, which are sponsored by 211 service clubs, qualified nurse services are supplied, fresh air camps maintained and many other aids supplied these children. Thornhill United Church Hall 8 ‘P.M. Friday March 23rd Expert Drug Service Max Factor Cosmetics Prescription Service View-Master Reels Easter Seals Campaign THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursfizy, March 22, 1956 Thorhhill Notes Thornhill & Area Ratepayers are urged to attend a Thornhill Vitamins Public Meeting Thornhill in "Stewardship Of Time" Theme At W.M.S. Rally Members of the Woman’s Mis- sionary Society began their reg- ular monthly meeting in the morning with a “quilting bee" held in the Sunday School room of the Thornhill United Church on Tuesday, March 13. Mrs. I. W. Ford, president. opened the main meeting at 2:30 pm. with 11):; rgpqtifijoqpf the “Aim and Object of the W.M‘S." An innovation in the organiza- tion was introduced when each member was made a “mystery mother" to the boys and girls in the Mission Band. After reports and business was completed, Mr. R. H. Whatley. Christian Stewardship Secretary conducted Devotions assisted by Mrs. E. Shulver. Mrs. M. Honey and Mrs. G. Harper. Mrs. What- ley chose as the theme, “The Stewardship of Time" and Mrs. W. Stapells read from Ecclesias- tes 3: 1-8 on the “Economy of Time" for the Scripture passage. Mrs. Whatley presented a poster depicting the “Stewardship of time" showing how the 168 hours Members of the Women’s In- stitute held a meeting at the home of Mrs. R. Holmes, Yonge St., on Thursday, March 15. It was their Agriculture and Indus- tries month and Mrs. H. Mizen, who is convenor of this depart- ment , anned the interesting and reward rig programme. Study Agriculture, IndustryAt Women’s Institute Meeting After Mrs. A. W. Crowhurst, president. had conducted the business of the meeting, Mrs. Holmes read a paper on “The Story of Nylon” â€" an interesting discourse on this recent and val- uable addition to modern indus- try. For the contribution to Agriculture, Miss S. Baxter read a treatise entitled, “Soil and the Soil,” by lfadre Young of the On- On Thursday and Friday .even- ings, March 15 and 16. the pupils of Thornhill Public School stag- ed a concert in the school audi- torium. The programme. a school enterprise, consisting of all pupils from Grades I to VIII, was entitled “Through the Pic- ture Frame" and played to a capacity audience both nights. "Through The Picture Frame" Successful School Concert In the play, the old sea cap- tain, Brian Magee, recounted his adventures to his granddaughter. Martha McNeill. He recalled the day he enlisted and his de- parture from Halifax. portrayed by the Grade I choir and rhythm band. In the next scene he told of his visit to Holland and the Grade II and III classes and The Liberal is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area . . . . Our representative in Thornhill is Mrs. A. E. Huggins. who may be reached at AV. 5-2779. in a week may be budgeted to meet the challenge of present day needs. I Mrs. Whatley. assisted by Mrs. Ford showed slides on the work of the United Church of Canada from British Columbia to New- foundland and in the island of Bermuda. Approximately one- fifth of all Canadians. as well as 2,000 members and adherents in Bermuda. look to the United Church for their spiritual lead- ership and care. The lecture and slides stressed the diverse nature of Canada‘s population and the work being done by the United Church, there are 1,175 workers who are a part of the Board of Home Missions and, of these. 161 are supported entirely by the Women’s Missionary So- ciety. More workers are needed! More faith, too is needed in the future of Canada and the contri- bution of the Church, the lecture concluded. tario Agricultural College Guelph. It stressed conservation of soil and natural resources. Refreshments were served un- der the convenership of Mrs. S: Findlay and the meeting ad~ journed. Master Garry Skippon, student of elocution, entertained with two recitations, “The Courtship of Larry O‘Dee", in honour of St. Patrick’s Day, and “Mother and Son". The scenery and many of the costumes were made by pupils in class. The music was directed by the Area Music Supervisor, Mr. Hugh Martin and accompan- ied by Miss Kerr, Mrs. Vardon, and Mrs. Davidson. Card Party In Aid Brownies & Guides Then the picture turned to Mexico while the Grade VIII class sank Mexican songs and danced the Mexican Hat Dance. The last visit was to New Orleans at the time of the Mardi Gras. The Grade VIII class sang south ern songs and square-danced in perféct rhythm. The finale was a rousing chor- us by Grades VII and VIII “Dear Land 0‘ Mine”, followed by the National Anthem In three part harmony. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs. W. Stewart and Mrs. E. Shulver. Nominations were received in preparation for the next meeting on April 19 in the Masonic Hall. Thornhill when election bf offi~ cars for the coming year will take place. Mrs. Graham’s class staged songs and dances of the Dutch people. Then he journeyed in memory to China and described his visit there in festival time while the Grade III and IV classes sang songs of China. The next scene described was in Denmark, when the pupils of Mr. Kurita’s class staged a gym~ natic display. Then the captain described his crew while the Grade V and VI classes sang sea shgxgties and danced the polka. Mrs. C. Sissons. commissioner \for the district, presided at the meeting. Mrs. R. Burton is con- venor for the card party and Mrs. R. Byford is convening the refreshment department. Moth- er representatives who will assist with the sale of the tickets and who are responsible for obtain- ing refreshments are Mrs. R. Edwards. Mrs. F. Locke, Mrs. W. McDonald, Mrs. C. Turner, Mrs. W. B. Ball, Mrs. E. Mason, Mrs. H. Echlin, Mrs. N. Stride, Mrs. R_. Byford, and Mrs. A. E. Hug- Brownie and Guide mothers met at the home of Mrs. R. Byâ€" ford, 22 Arnold Ave.. on Wednes- day. March 14. to plan the forth- coming Card Party to be held in the Hall of Trinity Anglican Church on Thursday, April 5. The annual card party is a project to raise funds to pay rent for the meetings of the Brownie and Guide groups. for summer camps and to help fi- nance packs who need assistance in various ways. gins ' At the close of the party, tal- lies will be collected and names drawn will “in prizes. The Brownie and Guide card party where bridge, euchre, canâ€" asta, tummy. or, if the guests prefer scrabble. may be played is one of Thornhill’s popular social events of the year. THORNHILL LIONS’ CLUB WEDNESDAY, MAR. 28 JACKPOT LAST WEEK flBMERS MARKET , Starting Time - 8p.m. if $400.00 - 53 Numbers Called A meeting of the Thornhill Nursery School was held on Wednesday March 14th at the Thornhill Public School. The meeting was .father's night and there was a good turnout of fathers. Mrs. Joan Fairfield in- troduced the nominees for next years executive. The speaker was Mr. W. B. S. Trimble, Dean of Men of the Ryerson Institute of Technology who showed a film entitled ‘Preface to a Life' which showed the three ways a child could turn out. The first way was the result of being pro- tected and babied by an over zeaIOUS mother, the second was caused by being pushed forward by a father who wanted him to be strong, athletic ’and pugilistic and in the end he becomes a bully and drunkard. Then the third was the normal progress in being allowed to use his own skills and talents. A discussion followed on the subject ‘Do we want\ our children to excel'. af- terwards refreshments were served. Although a rifle shot stilled his voice, the Rebels were utterly defeated and William Lyon Mac- Kenzie escaped to the United States. Lt. Col. Moodle lles buried in Trinity Churchyard; Nursery School Father’s Night late of the 104th Regiment \, who on the night of‘the 4th December, 1837 was shot by a party of Rebels while on his way to Toronto to give information to Government of their intended attack upon that City‘ When William Lyon MacKenzie gathered his forces during the insurrection of Upper Canada in 1837 to attack Toronto, Lt. Col. Moodie mounted his horse to gallop through the night in an attempt to warn that_City. In Trinity Churchyard. Thorn- hill, there is an epitaph on a tombstone which reads: Sacred to the memory of Robert Moodie Historical Why take a chance! For a thorough check-over, bumper to bumper at a mod- est price come to Baker‘s. Over 100 Attend St. Patrick’s Dance YONGE a OAK - RICHVALE D/MU. fig/IE- 7 In spite of cold, whims- ical snow flurries over 100 attended the St. Patrick's dance held at St. Luke's In the Hall, decorated with Shamrocks. hats and stream- ers in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, guests danced to the music of Bill Downing and his orchestra. Spot dance prizes were won by Mrs. Ann Regan, Matt Anker, Miss Dorothy Lawson, Ern- ie White and Mr. and Mrs. Monti Martyiuk. Mat Anker and J. J. Finerty took home the door prizes. At refreshment time. John Robertson who was master of ceremonies for the even- ing, raffled off attractive box lunches. Members of the Catholic Women's League assisted E. Read. S. Woolnough, G. Cole and J. Robertson who plan- ned and convened the suc- cessful dance. IBEEi'sh Hall on Friday, March 16. also ALUMINUM DOORS $56.00 Installed Easy Terms. Free Estimates. 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