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l have no secret to disclose. but I have found it may be poss- ible there are more readers of The Liberal than myself who don't always appreciate the great value of our community paper in keeping us abreast of our phenomenal growth. increasing opportunities and the possible debt pitfalls we must at all costs avoid. Merely to make conversation g short time ago, I asked a num- er of neighbors in different parts of town what they are do- ing this Lent. Of course, they might have told me frankly it was none of my business, but perhaps my surprise can be im- agined when I learned that of the 40 to 50 persons to whom I put the question not one man or woman could at once afford me a reasonable answer. Only a few years ago I would have received at least some fa- cetious an'swers such as: "For Lent. I’ve stopped beating my wife: I’ve quit using candy. I’m getting ready to plant my gard- en." The replies my question evok- ed at first amused and then'some- what alarmed me. Could itrbe. I wondered, whether the season of Lent no longer existed. Had a season-of vaudeville, singing. cal- lsthenlcs been substituted for pra’yer‘, fasting and other relig- ious practices. I was comforted some days Ia- tel by an old Monastic I had not seen for years. \I told him briefly of my misgivings and he said. “The world has not and will not change, my boy. Whatever change there may he must be in our own hearts and lives. If we fail lo make the change we can not fail to suffer the same con- by Russell Fox I! may be that I can do a very much worthwhile and neighborly good turn for readers of the few paragraphs I will append. Any- how Vl‘ll try. Last Sunday morning. the children and adults were thrilled with the illustrated Bible talk of Missionary Jimmy Orr from Brazil. At the evening service. he showed slides of his trip home from Brazil to Alberta in a jeep. His wife has written a book en- titled 12,000 Miles in a Land- rover, describing this trip which is on sale now. All proceeds from the book will go toward the edu- cation of their seven children, three of whom will be staying in Alberta to attend school. The Orrs plan to go back to the mis- sion field in May. On Saturday, March 30th, a farewell evening has been plan- ned for Pastor. and Mrs Him who are leaving Langstafl' to minister in the North Bay area. A interested friendes are in- vi ed to attend. Personals Next Sunday evening. Rev. Clifford Van Dusen will preac... Pastor Hiltz will be preaching at the Richmond Hill Baptist Church. ' A phase of the work, just as important as the actual diagnosis of the crippled child’s condition is the instruction of the parent on how to handle these children. Shown above are parents waiting with [their children to talk to the doctor, nurse and therapist at a travelling clinic. These clinics are financed through the sale of Easter Seals. The Annual Easter Seal Campaign which runs until April let has a provincial objective of $700,000 dollars. The Observance 0f Lent Mrs. Bert Edmunds. Garden HEDGES THE MOVER LTD. Serving the Northern Suburban Area MODERN CLEAN WAREHOUSE ’Agents for Allied Van Lines Ltd. Movementg fi'om Coast to Coast LANGSTAFF NEWS MAyfair 4459 CORRESPONDENT: MRS. M. J. ROY 806 Mount Pleasant Road Phone AVenue 5-2806‘ Recently a retired clergyman of the old Methodist and later United'Church persuasion vividly described to me an eloquent and thought-compelling sermon by Rev. Mr. C. G. Higginso'n'in the United Church pulpit on the sub- ject V“Facing The Cross". One of the most gratifying ex- periences a reader of The Lib- eral can have is' the privilege cf putting his views not only before the publisher of the paper, but also within space limits, of learn- ing what his neighbor is thinking and doing. No doubt such. know- ledge might often enable us to help our neighbor. Other Lenten sermons have been preached of course in other Richmond Hill and neighbour- ing churches, and I am confident enormous benefit has been der- ived from them by countless numbers of listeners. Yet I am convinced also that far too many folks attend church exercises and yet fail almost utterly to take aw- ay anything that will make them better men and women. They do not reject the word of God, but they do not seem to know what to do with it. Avenue, was stricken with a heart attack suddenly on Thurs- day of last week and is in St. Michaels Hospital. 1 “Hatreds, prejudices and greed will disappear from our hearts to bereplaced by the serenity tgat comes to those who pattern t eir lives on the Gospel. It may help us to take a less gloomy view of Lent if we try to rememâ€" ber its positive spiritual benefits rather than the negative side â€" the things we should deny our- selves " Perhaps my monastic and Meth- odist friends. as here quoted, may arouse somewhat more ten- able views about Lent than those some of my neighbors have been enjoying about wife beating. ab- staining from candy, etc. demnation as the world. Love of God and our neighbor that makes every fellow man our responsiâ€" bility will bring about a miracle in our lives. ' Birthday congratulations to Mrs. S. Lusher, No. 7 Highway, and to Mr. J. Noel. Sussex Ave- nue. who celebrate birthdays this weék. Mr. Noel is still in hospital but his condition is improving. Belated birthday greetings to Van Worsdale, Langstafi‘ Side- road, who celebrated his let birthday early this month. An Afternoon Tea meeting of the Metropolitan Toronto Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be held in the T. Eaton Auditori- um on Wednesday, March 27th, at 2.15 pm. The speaker will be Cornelius T. Rhoads. M.D.. and there will be a showing of the film Sword of Hope An Open House was held at Thornhill High School on Wed- nesday, March 13th, by the mem- bers of the evening classes. There was a Fashion Show and Display of work by the Sewing and Mil- linery classes, and also a display of the art and metal work. For the second year in a row the‘cup presented by the York County W.C.T.U. for the winner of the public speaking contest comes to the Victoria Square charge. Last year Margaret Pat- terson won the junior award, bringing the cup to Brown’s Cor ners church. Last week when the contest was held in Newmarket. Sharon Rumble of Headiord was winner in this class. At the time of winning, each girl was Explorer group president. Those who have been inquiring about the TV film in which Betty Huston appears ,will be glad to learn that one will be shown next Saturday morning at 10.30 over Channel 2. under the Programi me title Off to Adventure. Since Brown's corners choir agreed to sponsor the purchase of an organ for the church, the board of,stewards has given ap- proval and a committee has been set 11p. Mr. Douglas Hood, treas- urer, and Mrs. S. J. English, Miss Dorothy Hood and Mr. Aubrey Stephenson. committee members. Donations will be gratefully re- celved. Brown‘s Corners W. M. S. Thank-Offering will be held in the church on Wednesday after- noon. March 27, at 2.00 pm. The speaker will be Miss Sumerville who is on furlough from Trini- dad. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. A L. Brown and Mrs. C. A. Dykelof UnlOnville with Mrs. F. H. Leaf attended a private screening of (‘Smiley” at the Towne Cinema Wednesday morn- ing of last week. It is hoped that this charming family film with its Australian background may be shown locally. It has been high- ly recommended by the Film Estimate Board of National Or- ganizations. When the C,G.I.T. group from the Victoria Square Charge met on Monday evening of last week they were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Leek. A film, Lena of the Phillipines, was shoWn. and Mrs. Freeman Barker assisted with the pro- jector. Local young people ,attending the Thornhill High School formal Friday evening of last week were Nancy Brown, Beverley Burr, Harvey Browu and Barry Ked- well. u.-- ._._g. We were pleased to note that Mr. Chas. Boynton was named a Director of Class A and B Fairs at the convention of the Ontario Ass'n of Agricultural Societies held in Toronto earlier in the month. Mr S. R Patterson, CPA. has closed his Toronto office. and has brought his staff to new ofâ€" fices in his home. Friendship Circle On Thursday evening of last week Mrs. Lynn Ingramme en- tertained Friendship Circle mem- bers at her Arnleigh9Heights home. The new president, Mrs. Jean Dunlap was in the chair. and after the formal part of the meeting, plans were discussed for the year‘s work. At the conclus- ion the hostess served delicious refreshments. This is a live group and any newcomers to the community are heartily welcom- ed. Brgvvn's Corners. YPS Sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Joseph Robin- son ,whose father. Mr. Norman McMurchy of- Brampton. passed away at the Toronto General Hospital early last week. Several local W.I. members attended the funeral. A _ George Hdoper was electec president of York County Junior Farmers at the recent annual meeting. Congratulations. There were approximately 15 young people present when the Young People‘s Society of Brown‘s Corners Church met on Sunday evening of last week. Irene Watters was in charge of th meeting and conducted the devotional service. The speakel, Miss Eileen Graham .of Toronto, told of her experience while in Japan. and showed pictures she had taken while there. The next meeting will be held Sunday evening, March 24, and Mr. Charles Turner will be in charge. Last Sunday evening Mrs. S. J. English was guest speaker at the Victoria Square Young Peoples meeting. As it was St. Patrick‘s Day, she spoke on the Saint himself. @hituarv Mrs. Edward Bewell The death of Mrs. Edward Beweu, in her 92nd year, on Wednesday, Mar. 13. at Richmond Hill, marked the passing of the last member of one of Upper Mrs. J. Kirk of Spruce Ave.. held a eilchre party of old friends and neighbors in honor of her mother. Mrs. Lockhart of Dun- dalk. Ontario, who is spending a few weeks holiday with her dau- ghter. unflidia Matchear has arrived from Lapland. and is living with her father on Yongehurst Rdr » Mr. and.Mrs. Harry Jarman of Spruce Ave., spent four days this past week on a trip to New York City. Birthday greetings to Patricia Jarman‘ who was six on March Miss Janice Dedlow is spend- ing a month’s holiday with her mother. Mrs. J. Lpdlowof Yonge- hurst Rd. Janice is nursing at the “Lying In” Hospital in Bos- ton, U.S.A. and will spend the next year at this Hgspital. 1- H “v..- _, ___ Mrs. W. Stevens from Halifax is enjoying a holiday with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. Gardiner. Mill Road. Debbie Kirk of Spruce Ave. 15 confined to her home with the measles. Her father, Jack Kirk, is just recuperating from an in- jured fopt._ , -- u . ,,,_1 CORRESPONDENT : MRS. F. H. LEAF I. R. 2 Gonnley â€"- Phone AXmlnner 3-6188 CORRESPONDENT: MRS. M. BLACKBURN BUTTONVILLE NEWS RICHVALE NEWS Yongehurst Road Phone TU. 4-2617 was here, late in their marriage that their youngest daughter Maggie was born, on April 18, 1865. When she was quite young, the family moved to a homestead at Goodwood. To hear Mrs. Maggie Robinson Bewell tell of her early youth was to bring those times vividly to mind: A trip on the new Grand Trunk Railway, when it was first opened excursions to the C.N.E. and earlier still she recalled her father blazing trail to Toronto and bringing back the first manu» factured pan the family had ever seenâ€"a black and white granite saucepan; or there was the story of her father and brothers pack- ing pork and carrying it on their backs to Hamilton, where they sold it and purchased salt, re~ turning again through the woods to their home at Goodwood. A hand-turned spool doll’s bed still Their first home was in a house which still stands at the north- west corner of the sixth conces- sion of Markham and the side road immediately north of Un- ionville. Later they farmed on the 10th concession of Markham, just east of Stouffville, and it a prized family possession. re- calls the story of how the child Maggie gave up a well-loved pet lamb to another child, whose father made her the bed in reâ€" turn. ~ After the death of her parents, she married Mr. Edward Bewell, a widower with a family of six children. They moved to a farm gorth of U-nionville and the famâ€" By the time of Thomas' and Harriet’s marriage, the Goodall family was living Yar up in the country and as only Anglican clergy were allowed to perform a marriage ceremony, the young couple travelled many miles to the city of York, where they were married by Bishop Stra- chan. ,_-__.._... unu- “u. ;_un-' ily was active in church and comâ€" munity affairs for many years. Mrs. Bewell was organist in the Methodist church( which later became United and was also ac- tive in Sunday School and WA. work. Two step~sons, Charles and James. are in the United Church ministryâ€"the Reverend Charles Bewell at Swan River, Man., and the Rev. James Bewell at Har- riston, Ontario. Others surviving are Mary, Mrs. Culham. of the Peace River District, and Cora, Toronto. Her mother, Hhrriet Goodall, was born in this‘ country in 1823. and the family lived on Bloor St. W., the then village of Yorkville, which is now in the heart of To- ronto. Her father and brothers turned the first sod in the Queen’s Park area, where the Ontario Parliament Buildings now stand. Mrs. Bewell was the youngest of six children born to Thomas Robinson and Harriet Goodall Robinson. Her father, Thomas, emigrated to Canada in 1842 as a young man. leaving his home'in the English Lake country be- cause he felt that with the com- ing of the.1ndustria1 Revolution life no longer offered opportun- ity there. So he made his voyage in a small sailing ship which took six week in the crossing. and eventually, on reaching Canada, came to the District of York. Surviving nieces and nephews are Mrs. A. L. Brown and Mrs. H. N. Weatherill. Uni'onville: Mrs. Ed. Wideman, Stoufi‘ville; Blake and George Robinson, of Western Canada; Dr. A, B. Wagg, Toron; to, and many grand and great- grand nieces and nephews to whom she was very dear. Her personal qualities of wit and wis- dom endeared her to many who were not blood relatives. and to ,..__-_, were not blood relatives, and to them she was a treasured “Aunt Maggie”. Mrs. BeWell was‘at the Wright and Taylor Funeral Home. Rich- mond Hill, until Saturday noon, when the body was taken to the Central United Church,” Union- ville. for the burial service. In- terment ‘was at Uxbridge ceme- tery. Pall bearers were James Bewell, Jr., George Morris. Les- lie Hird, Fred Leaf. Douglas Wagg and Lester Weatherill. Canada’s earliest pioneer fami- lies Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coleman from Ottawa, enjoyed dinner with the Lambert family of Yonge- hurst Rd., on Tuesday evening. Mr. Coleman will leave shortly for London. England, where he will be stationed with the Army for the next three years. Mr. P. Kurita, Principal of Richvale School is very pleased to announce that the Concert Friday evening was a great suc- cess. The pupils excelled them- selves in this effort and the at- tendance was very? gratifyjng. “undo...“q .. - _,_, Commissioner Kay Kirk enroll- ed Linda Goldthorpe into 2nd Richvale Brownies. on Wednes- dgy evening. Richvale School Mr. Sydney Curtis of Spruce Ave.. passed away at his.home, Wednesday morning, March 13. Mr. Curtis had been ill for some time. Guide and Brownie New: lst Richvale Guides Captain Marie Lawson pres- ented Guide Carol Bursey with her Emergency Bgdggllagt w??? 17, and her sister Donna who will be nine on March 21._ Activities have been quiet “police wise" in Vaughan Township this past week. re- Dorts Chief R, C. Mosher. “There have been no serious accidents. or break-ins. We‘ve used our radar device to check speeding periodic- ally, but haven't encounter- ed anything unusual." com- mented Chief Masher. “Quiet Man” Policeman RICHMOND HILL - TU. 4-1276 - 1115-4391 - YONGE ST. 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