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King City United Church was the scene of a lovely wedding. witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends, last Satur- day evening. Miss Janet Ruth Langdon. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blyth John Langdon of King City. bcqamc the bride of Albert William Peter van Nos- trand, son of Dr. and Mrs. Fred- erick H. van Nostrand of Van» (1011'. when in the early hours of Fri- day morning of last week their 100-year old house located on 'Yonge Street at Bond Lake burn- ed to the ground. On Janulry 2-1 last. their home at Jefferson was completely destroyed ‘by fire caused by an overheated stove pipe. The Holders and their three childrenllost all their pos- sessions as they were away at the time of the fire. Mrs. Holder was in bed last Friday when she noticed a ’red glow through the window. Look- ing out, she saw the roof of the attached garage afire. Throwing Rev. Martin R. Jenkinson con: ducted the ceremony, for which Mr. Illtyd Harris played the wegding music. Giver? inirrfié'rriage by her fa- ther, the bride wore a gown of The Robert Holder family suf< feted a complete fire loss for the second. time within a few months Janet langdon Weds P. van Nostrand In The King City United Church HAULED AN YWH E REE ANYTIME WATER Mrs. Robert Holder comforts her children: Danny, 5; Linda, 4; and David, 6; after the fire. Frank vason ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-2728 The home of Robert Holder, near Bond Lake, shown at the height of the fire on Friday of last week. Water shortage hampered firemen fighting the blaze which destroyed the frame house. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, July 17, 1958 King City, 63k Mges the Liberal ls always pleased to publlsh items o! In- . tel-est regarding people and events In the on Mike.- Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our new: cone.- . ‘ nonaeut in King City in Mrs. William J. Homkon. ‘ele- phone King 205M: and in Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox. Mn. Ruth McFadden. Elmgrovo Avenue. phone PR. 3-5561. final ofaée jive Th’e flames reached an oil stor- age tank in the garage. causing ................ \- AAAIA LAAC unxsauc. Mrs. Holder ran back to her blazing home and brought David, six; Daniel, five; and Linda. four; outside to safety. Mr. Christen- son returned to the scene and helped by other motorists who stopped, saved most of the Hold- ers’ possessions. white silk 'organza over pale blue. The rounded neckline of the fit- ted bodice was appliqued with guipure lace, which trimmed the short fitted sleeves. The bouf- fant skirt was caught to a deep V at the front and back of the waistline. Her waist-length veil fell from a small crown and she carried a bouquet of white roses an5l__de1phiniums. her hUSband‘s dressing gown over herlnight dress, Mrs. Holder dashed out onto Yonge St. to stop passing motorists. - As she ran down the road. waving frantically. Thomas Christenson, 29. of Sharon. stop- ped, then raced to the OPP office at Bond Lake and telephoned the Richmond Hill Fire Brigade. Miss Molly Davis wés maid of honor and bridesmaids were the groom's sister. Miss Sheila van Nastrand. MiSS Noel Coe and Mrs.- Wayne Robinson. They were dressed alike in pale delphinium blue embroidered nylon organza over taffeta. the ~gowns styled with fitted bodices and bouffant skirts. Their picture hats were in matching blue and they carried colonial bouquets of blue and white delphiniums. his medical studies. The couple v Toronto where 1 teaching the ki of Brock Ave. S her and the gro Ave. oupIe will will be Iivi the bride \ )1 in Sgplem- Will continue Blue Spruce Park at Lake Wilcox is the meeting place for eighty eager youngsters. Boys and girls from the areas of Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox and from as far away as Richmond Hill, Temperanceville, Gormley and occasionally from Toronto ,come here to receive swimming and life saving instructions. The classes were opened on the seventh of July and will stay open until the middle of August. Beginning at ten o’clock in the morning the class- es progress in half-hour shifts until twelve. Registrations are still coming in and instruction is not being limited to local children. The children are divided into four major grnups. There are those who have never been in the water before, those who can put their faces in the water. those who can dog paddle and those who are in advanced stages of swimming. A child who is new to the classes is put in one of these groups and then progresses as he or she is able, Individual in- struction is given each swimmer to be sure that each one moves ahead at his own pace and is not held back when he is ready to start something new. They are taught first to lose their fear of the water and then in gradual stages. through the dog paddle, and floating on their backs, how eventually to do the crawl. Along with the swimming instruc- tion each child is made conscious ..r (hp hazards of suimmine. Wa- an explosion and spreading the fire. The Richmond Hill fire bri- gade almost had the flames un- der control when they ran out of water. A call for help was sent to Aurora, but the tinder- dry house was too far gone to save. The Holders were expe'cting to move shortly and theil‘ telephone had been disconnected. ming' and life saving classes. When the classes are over in August those who are ready will be taken to Newmarket and test- ed by Red Cross examiners for awards in swimming and by Roy a1 Lifesaving Examiners for life saving badges. A . he 'llCOX students r swim- I wimming .yndlrucl‘ion NEWMARKET : A resolution was passed in Newmarket on July 2 which will permit dogs to run loose from October 1 to April 1. Another very successful Vaca- tion Bible School drew to a close at the Brethren in Christ Church, Aubrey Ave., last Thursday ev- ening. Mr. Jack Flicker was sup- erintendent of all classes and many members worked hard on the projects. 0n the closing night many parents attended to hear the children sing or read verse. About 150 children attend- ed each evening of the ten day school. Scouts The Ist Oak Ridges Scout Troop would like to have it known that they hope to be in the garden furniture business shortly. They also hope to em- brace toy making in this project. It is understood that proceeds from any sales in this new ven- ture will go towards equipment and a camping fund. The classes under the super- vision of Mrs. J. D. Smith and Mr. Jerry Day of the Whitchurch Township Recreation Committee, were started four years ago un- der the direction of Mrs. Smith. The three instructresses all Come from Aurora and received their training at St. Andrew's College during the winter months. The senior of the three girls is Lynn Anderson who holds the 'Award of Merit from the Royal Life- saving Society and the Senior Swimmers badge from The Red Cross Society. The other two girls are June Rowling who has the same qualifications as Lynn and Linda Rowling who holds the Bronze Medallion in lifesaving and the Red Cross Senior Swim- mers. Lynn has been instructing at Blue Spruce for {our years. .‘unc has been there three years and this is Linda's first year. Mrs. Smith said that all child. Mrs. Smith said that all child- ren between the ages of {our and 13 are welcome to attend the classes. Non-rsidents are not tur. ned away. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Campbell and boys of Aubrey Ave. and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wideman, Gorm~ ley are vacationing at Chesley Lake, Ont. Vacation Bible School Eight years, eight candles on the cake. and eight guests â€"â€"- this was the theme of a birthday par- ty held on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lapelle, Elmgrove Ave._ in honor of thelr daughter Kathy. Games, ice cream, cake, etc., were en- joyed by her guests who were Bonnie Bingham, Karen Knuck- ey. Barbara McLeod, Virginia Wiebe, Colleen Cobden, Sandra Hawkins. Beverly Bagg and Bon~ nie McCall. On Thursday, July 10, the us- ual monthly meeting of Canad- ian Legion Branch 570 was held at their temporary headquarters, Comrade Sherrat's Barn. Presi- dent Ivor Williams in the chair. Also present was Zone Comman- der J. Flood. Four new members joined the branch that evening, Comrades George Cragg, John Lupson, Gerald Cummings and Herb Seary. The branch will sponsor a 16 team bowling league starting September 2 at Aurora. Anyone interested please phone PR. 3-5429. Combined colour parties of the men's and ladies branches will attend a drumhead service for District “E” to be held at Collingwood on August 3. Any members wishing to attend may call Com. Doug. Sherratt at PR. 3-5696 re car pool. At the meeting’s end members admired a large Union Jack which completely draped one wall and a -smaller one for the executive table which have been donated by a local hardware. Birthday Party The regular monthly meeting of the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Branch 570, was held on Mon- day evening, July 7, at the home of Com. H. Wllliams, Elmgrove Ave. Com. E. Orton, lst Vice- President, was in the chair. It was decided all future general meetings will be held in the tem- porary Legion quarters. Sherrat's Barn. as the organization is ont- growing private homes. Social convenors Comrades E. Creor and C. Deany announced a bake sale, potted plants and cut flowers sale to be held at the home of Com- rade M. Cook, Yonge St. this month. Now would be a good time for local residents to clean out attics and basements as the ladies are planning a rummage sale for early September. Any- one having rummage may phone PR. 3-5453 or PR. 3-5564 for pick up. Of course all these'things are not accomplished by magic. so the ladies have a membership drive in progress which will close in September. Legion Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox Socials The anniversary program op~ ened with the institute ode and a welcome from the president, Mrs. Charles Hately. Secretary Mrs. Clyde Cairns took the Roll Call. Mrs. Elton Armstrong of Arml- tage, Chairman of Toronto Con- vention Area. and Mrs. George Shoults of Schomberg. President The historical panel explained Laskay's interest in preserving local history and the Tweedsmuir book is a main project. Several pictures from it were on display in a glass case. Laskay’s early programs inclu- ded a farmers‘ clpb, rousing de- bates. home talent and oyster suppers. Membership around 1914-15 found 21 single ladies active workers. A Junior Insti- tute was sponsored in the late 20's. Today Laskay promotes the junior 4â€"H Club. Patriotic work was the central activity in both wars. Members have taken bus trips and picnics visiting Guelph and Niagara. In 1953 Laskay was répresent- ed at the Associated Country Women of the World Convention. Laskay gnstitute begins a bank account with $1 for each baby of a member. Now Laskay women knit and sew for the Children's Aid, send gift boxes at Christmas to York Manor, and maintain a Sunshine Fund to provide flowers and fruit for the sick. In March, 1908. several from Laskay had been instrumental in organizing the branch at Noble- ton. Then they found they were acquiring enough members to form their own group in July in Laskay, which eliminated trans- portation difficulties. Laskay’s first president was the late Mrs. Joseph O'Brien and the secretary. Mrs. George Atkinson, who moved to Schomberg and at- tended Laskay’s 40th anniver- sary before her death. The late Mrs. William Boys was first vice- president of the earlier Nobleton Institute and she and other orig- inals, Mrs. Alex MacMurchy and Mrs. Tom Smeltzer. remained in Laskay Branch and became life members. Laskay's present enrollment in- cludes three life members. The panellists mentioned 100- year~old Laskay Hall belonged to the Sons of Temperance, the In- stitute taking over custody of the building in 1914. Recently a gift of $500 was re- ceived “for such purpose as deemed necessary" from the dis- handing Laskay Old Boys‘ Asâ€" sociation headed by president Norman MacMurchy and secret- ary-treasurer Fergus Lawson. Early records did not reveal the number of charter members who formed Laskay branch 50 years ago, but there were 25 first-year members, it _was re- vegled in a panelr history. Taking part in the halfâ€"century review were Mrs. Whatley Finch, past president; Mrs. Walter Monkman, past secretary, and Mrs. Pearson Smeltzer, histori- cal research convenor. “The hall never looked nicer,” was a frequent com- ment as visitors admired the bountiful baskets of garden flowers and window decorations of gold paper to suit the occasion. Nearly 200 women attended from 15 Institute bran- ches in the area, from St. Andrew’s W.M.S. Strange, and Laskay W.M.S. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Hall with their children Denise, Don- na and Martin, were glad to be back at their Heritage Park home after living in California for the past seven months during Mr. Hall‘s- transfer as an A. V. Roe engineer. James Phillips of Brightoh has been holidaying with his cousins, the children of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. McPhee, King St. Four charter members â€" Mrs. James McCallum, Mrs. Arthur Wellesley, King City; Mrs. Ernest 'Glass, Aurora, ‘and Miss Winnifred Boys of Whitby â€"- were honored guests when Laskay Women’s Institute celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding in Laskay Community Hall last week. After Miss Janet Burns was maid of honor at the wedding of a Havergal classmate, Miss Jud- ith Kinsey to Anthony Osler, she caught thg \yhite bridal bouquet. 4 Charter Members At Laskay W. I. Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Angus Fraser of Dew St. have their granddaugh- ter visiting them for July â€" Miss Judy Adams. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Adams of Tor- onto. ’ Caught Bouquet an". Mrs. Quentin Hardy spoke on Christian Stewardship. Re- freshments were in charge of Mrs. Ross Stewart and Mrs. Pearl Wilson. The next meeting will be held in September. Mrs. Jack Clift of William St. was hostess to King United Church W.M.S. Mrs. I. L. Scott led the devotions prepared by Mrs. Austin Rumble. Mrs. Harold Ratclifi presided and Miss Maud Crossley completed the Study Book._“Cross and Cgisis in Jap- Mr. aid Mrs. Murray Flock and son. Glen. have moved from South Keele St. to Richmond Bill. King United W.M.S. King City Women‘s Institute won't be meeting during July and August, but the executive plan- ned to hold a fashion show, pos- siny in October. when they met at the home of Mrs. Vic Doner. Sale of the institute’s new cook book is going well. Visitor- Ruth and Anne Shepherd, dau- ghters of Rev. and Mrs. J. E. C. Shepherd of Toronto. who used to live at the Presbyterian Manse on North Keeie St.. have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Del Paton. Plan Fashion Show Mia'qu Gordon, home a». Sunday Schooâ€"l at All Saints’ King City Notes STOUFFVILLE: 230 cases ap- peared in Vandorf Traffic Court in its third week in operation. All were for minor tragic viola- tions. va- Mrs. Robert Farren presided. Mrs. Bruce Will was in charge of the program, giving a reading and conducting a Bible quiz. Mrs. William Willoughby pres- ented the Study Book and gave the Scripture reading. Mrs. Whatley Finch and Mrs. Fred Gray led in prayer. It was an- nounced the August meeting would be at the home of Mrs. Finch. Mrs. Ernest Hollinshead. King- horn, was hostess for the regular meeting of St. Andrew’s Presbyâ€" terian Church, Strange, W.M.S. was "The Gardener". Members and 4-H girls sang the welcome chorus written by Mrs. L. J. Dennett of Laskay. An~ other ‘composition, “Little Road to Laskay,” was sung by Mrs. Fred Boys. Mrs. Frank Buddin gave a humorous monologue. The chorus sang three Scot- tish selections, “Keel Row", "Comin’ Through the Rye,” and “Loch Lomond”. Past member Mrs. William Bryson and Mrs. Norman Bryson gave a piano duet. Mrs. Ernest Trites of Sar- nia and Mrs. Fred Boys sang a duet .Mrs. Dennett’s recitation The gathering joined in sing- ing several old favorites. Mrs. Wellesley and Miss Boys poured tea and refreshments included a cake cut by the oldest past pres- ident, Mrs. Percy Forester, Mrs. Charles Black extended cour- tesies. onomist for York County and Mrs. Kellam. past president of West York District extended good wishes. Born in Vaughan TownshiWhe late Mr. Watson was a farmer and for several years managed the family‘s three farms at the Townline. For the last eight months'he has been staying at Mrs. Finch's King Township Grandson of one of the church founders, Mr. Watson was a member of All Saints. Surviving are his sisters, Mrs. Finch, Mrs. Crawford Wells, Mrs. Howard Fry, Mrs. J. Jamieson and broth- ers George, Thomas and Stan- ley. home The funeral service in All Saints’ Anglican Church, was tak- en by Rev. Dr. W. Bruce Jen- nigs and former All Saints rector Rev. D. C. H. Michell. now of Jefferson and Oak Ridges church- es. Burial was in King City Cem- etery. Late W. J. Watson After a lengthy illness, W111- iam John Watson died July 5 at the home of his sister, Mrs/ Har- ry Finch. Pallbearers were relatives. Douglas Wellesley, Alfred Bay- liss, William Kerr, Randolph -Jamieson, Britten Riddell and Stanley Kerr. A double alarm fire called out King City Brigade Wednesday of last week to the 8th Concession property of D. M. Cutler. After brush had been burned, about five acres of grass swept into flame before being brought under cohtrol. Lake Marie Dancer To raise money toward park improvements. Lake Marie and King Athletic Association had a dance in the pavilion last Friday. Church is over for the summer unyl after Labo: Day week-end. Mrs. Arthur Wellesley, Mrs. John Norris. Mrs. Laura Rolling and Mrs. Austin Rumble from King City attended Laskay Wo- men’s Institute 50th anniversary program in Laskay Hall. Grass Fire Victor Draper Agencies 0"! Ridge! 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