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Erie Axelson opened the meet-‘ ing which was held in the school cafeteria. stating. “As chairman of the management committee I would like to point out that this meeting has been thrown open to the parents and I should like to have any discussion confined to those who are directly involved." He then asked Mr. Sayers, as chairman of the school board to make the statement the commit- tee had prepared earlier in a clos- ed meeting held in the library of the high school: “The manage- ment committee. and those board members present, stand behind and support the principal and teachers and feel that discipline is necessary in this matter." Mr. Charles Seath, director of gymnasium classes at Thornhill High School, in speaking to the irate parents in order to explain why group marking was used. said the rules were laid down by the College of Education, and were employed generally throughout the province. . Principal Elson had written a letter of explanation to the parents, after disciplining 39 girls students for what he took to be insurbordination after the girls had signed a suggestion â€" thereby making it into a petition -â€" asking that changes he made in procedure in the physical educa- tion rules. The girls had objected to being “grouped” and receiving marks as a group, instead of as individuals. More than 60 parents attended a special meeting of the York Central District High School Board Management Committee, chaired by Trustee Eric Axelson, on Thursday night of last week, and Harry Sayers, chairman of the dis- trict high school board said, “I am sorry we are not meet- ing under happier circumstances. I have been a member of the board for the past six years â€" and until tonight I have never yet seen a member of the public at any meeting of the board. I am sorry to have such an occasion to bring you out.” Mr. Sayers was referring to a letter parents had received from Principal A. S. Elson, regarding 39 girl students, which the parents wanted to have explained â€" and retracted. Following a lengthy discussion, during which three or four of the parents present commanded the floor to throw brickbats in general at the board, the committee, the principal and the teachers, Principal Elson said, “1 al- ways felt that there was a good feeling of fellowship be- tWeen the parents, students and myself and the school staff. If retraction (of the letter) is what you wish. I will retract the terminology of the words â€" but not the intent.” First parent to explode into wrath after this quietly delivered statement was Mrs. W. Paul who demanded to know, "What discip- linary action was necessary for a suggestion put in the box?" Mr. Sayers replied it was the unanimous opinion, “this commit- tee and members present felt the action taken by the students was unwise. We feel the students should have discussed this with their class teachers and then if the teachers had any complaint they (the students) could take the matter to the parents and they in turn could discuss it with the principal." He said the practice students were complaining about was laidxdown by the Department of Education and in use at the high school for the past two years. “Does this answer your question," he enquired of Mrs. Paul. who then asked what Mr. Elaon meant by ‘insubordination.‘ Parents, Management Comm. Meet Principal Elson Reminds Parents Of Esprit de Corps At Thornhill A life long resident of Thorn- hlll. Helen Marguerite Blackwell Ball died on Sunday. February 8. in the Welle ley Hospital. She had been ill or eleven days with a heart condition. The daughter of a well known Thornhill physicâ€" in, the late Dr. David A. Nelles. Mrs. Ball was born in Homewood Hall. Centre St., attended Thorn- hlll Public School and Richmond Hill High School. and studied muâ€" sic in Toronto. After her marriage to Wilfred C. L. Ball she went to live at Blackwell Farm on Yonge St. In 1955 Mr. and Mrs. Ball celebrated their golden wedding in that house. but a year or two before they had subdivided the farm. Retracts Terminology But Upholds Intent Thornhill and District News Native Daughter Of \Thornhill Mrs. Wilfred C. L. Ball Mourned 4 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Thursday. February 19, 195 Thornhill Pharmacy C. E. STONEBURG M Chemist & Druggist Préscription Service View-Master {IX Expert Drug Service Factor Cosmetics Vitamins Thornhill TELEPHONE AV. 54555 Reels Yonge St. When Mr. Sayers said the board supported Mr. Elson, as principal and that Mr. Elson would speak on the matter in his office. with each individual par- ent if they so desired, Mr. Paul asked, “Why can‘t he speak now?” Mr. Axelson pointed out that Mr. Elson was a civil servant of the school and “we don‘t feel that any member of the staff has to answer questions at a 'public meeting. If censure is necessary we will give it. but we have quite unanimously decided that it would be very unwise to have Mr. Elson exposed here to questions and accusations that might be launched against him." Mr. R. E. Fugler asked why the matter had to get into the news- papers (Toronto dailies had given it wide publicity). to which Mr. Axelson replied, “Mr. Fugler. this did not get to the newspapers through the board or the teach- ers.” It was understood one of the girl’s parents had given out the story to the press. Mr. Sayers said he personally regretted the whole thing and t‘ct his one wish was that it could be amicably settled to the satis- faction of all. "As far as the board goes," he told the parents. “there will be no reprisals." How- ever. when he stated he didn't think the girls would even be ask- ed to apologize. a woman shouted. "They have already apologized." Mr. Simpson. another parent present, said. “I would commend the board for supporting the staff and I think the board's motion de- mands respect. I don't think you should ask for an apology," (he hell and Fe A quietly capable woman who could always be counted upon. "Daisy" Ball had a host of friends throughout the district and will be greatly missed. Despite a large family she found time to work for both her community and her church. She was for 27 years a trustee of Langstafl' Public School and secretaryâ€"treasurer of the school board. She was also a life membe‘i‘ of Thornhill Women’s Institute. A devoted member of Holy Trinity, and an ever helpful neighbour when the church stood on the Yonge St. hill. Mrs. Ball also acted as organist for more than 20 years. She was a mem- ber of Holy Trinity W.A. for more than 50 years. and also held ofilce in various other church organi- zations. Fond of travelling she and her husband had taken sev- eral long trips since his retire- ment. She also enjoyed bridge and was a member of the Thorn- hill ladies‘ bowling club. Surviving besides her husband are five daughters and four sons. Mrs. N. H. Wood (Lottie) of Van- couver. Cyril of Thornhill. Nelles of Oakville, Berkley of Toronto. Mrs. A. V. Burlton (Isobel! of Willowdale and Duncombe of Thornhnl. 'and 14 grandchildren. Her only brother. Berkley Nelles, died fifteen months ago. The largely attended funeral service in Holy Trinity Church was conducted by the Rev. W. E. Askew on Wedmsday afternoon, February 11. and interment took place in the church cemetery. Pallbearers wore Morgan Boyle. W. L‘ Schafer. Willard Simpson. hard Jefiar Willard Simpson v. George Rwa Tobias. The Liberal ls nlvnys pleased to publish items of Interest contributed by Its readers in the Thornhlll area . . . . Our representative In Thornhlll Is Mrs. Donald Smelue. who may he reached by phoning AV. 5-3555. "Now there is a line of demark- ation which is distinct and defin- ite. This action by the students was done without experience with the Department of Education, I saw something that was clear to me but may not be clear to you â€" they did» not go to their teacher. There is not a member of my staff who is not willing to discuss an; requests on_ any subject with them." All a teacher has to say is. “I think this is the way it should be done.” Mr. Elson continued. “If the student doesn't agree he may take it up with his parents â€"- who may come to the school to discuss it. But. if any student dis- cusses teaching skills and meth- ods with Student Council. then I don't know how you could expect any of us to run a school." “The suggestion box was re- moved by a member of the stu- dent council who took it to a teacher and said, this has nothing to do with student government. It reached my desk. Mr. Elson, who was present d..ring this discussion. then came forward and addressed the par- ent in a most sincere manner, which impressed his audience to the point where they witheld murmuring or verbal retaliation, at least until he had finished his statement and sat down. Princip- al Elson said, “There are two or three things I should say. First of all. in any school there are two distinct groups â€" with a line dividing them â€" there is the Stu- dents‘ Council with students’ acâ€" tivities supervised by the teach- ers. and the Teachers' Federation. which goes under the Department of Education. Students have free choice of action within the limits teachers feel are adequate. The suggestion box is for the student governing force, the petition (which concerned teaching pro- cedure) was placed in there. “I felt when I disciplined the students it was the parents‘ right to know I had done so and be- cause I thought the students were stepping out of line I said, “that is a type of insubordination.” the only punishment was an apology required. I then said that if it was repeated it would be consid- ered “unbearable insubordina- tion." Now if you or I as a parent see something we think is not as it should be. you and I both have the right to right it. I presume I could have been just as severely reprimanded if I had dealt with the situation and not notified the parents.” . ._. .777.A, ‘L_ obviously referred to an apology from the principal). Nancy Lou Cooper Bride Of Bruce W. Stevens Miss Nancy Lou Cooper, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Coo- per of Willowdale, was married Saturday, February 14, at 5 pm. in Thornhill Presbyterian Church to Mr. Bruce Winston Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Stev- ens of Willowdale. Rev. Calvin Chambers officiated. The soloist was Mrs. D. Frehr and the or- ganist Mr. Vernon MacDonald. Given in marriage by her fa- ther. the bride wore a white full- length gown of brocaded satin with a Chantilly lace top. Her finger-tip veil was held in place by a bridal coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a casâ€" cade of pink roses. Miss Marilyn Cooper of Calgary, Alberta. sister of the bride was maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Ann Local Protestant Churches Sponsor Womens' World Day Of Prayer The Women's World Day of Prayer held Friday. February 13, at the local Baptist Church was very well attended. Mrs. H. E1- lam opened the meeting. Those Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pocklington are spending a three week holiday motoring in Florida. Mrs. Pock- lington‘s mother is caring for the Pocklington children while their parents are a\\'_a_v. ‘ Correspondent: Mrs. J. C. Donnelly Phone AV. 5-1777- Mr. and Mrs. Milton Sherman. Master Feeds Farm. returned home on Friday from a three weeks vacation in Florida‘ Little Brenda Derry. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Derry. had the misfortune to have her finger badly crushed in an accident last week. Tom Covell. Doncrest Rd., is recuperating at home after sur- gery in Sunnybrook Hospital. Mrs. Phil Covell spent a few days as a patient in Branson Hospital recently. Clifford Rivers. son of Mrs. Ed Rivers. Bayview und :- observation in the Hos ital this week. Ii’vl‘li-xiycipal Elson reminded the THORNLEA Ave.. is Bunsen Mr. and parents of the esprit de corps which has existed in Thornhill High School between students and staff and saidl "I am a human being and I have to make quick and sudden decisions. I have ab- solutely no animosity to any of those girls. I am proud of every student in Thornhill and it is up to you ladies and gentlemen to understand there is by no means any question of dislike of any one of the students concerned. If as principal I cannot have your con- fidence when I am endeavouring to run a good school. how do you expect me to do it?" Obvioust disturbed by the many recriminations which had been hurled directly at the high school board durng the evening, Mr. Sayers pointed out that high school board members were ap- pointed. not elected, and went so far as to say that he will resign at the end of his 1959 term of of- fic. He said being a board mem- ber was a thankless task. ‘ Mr. Seath then explained at length that the system in use. (group point system) for P.T. classes. was set by the College of Education and had been used by him in each school where he had taught physical training. He said it was evolved to promote group interest and participation and was quite acceptable to the boys in the P.T. classes. ‘~ Mrs. S. Rasmussen. one of the mothers. objected to the girls being treated as children. instead of adults. She stated their peti- tion should still be investigated further. but concluded her verb- al part of the heated evening by stating, “We will tell the girls they must also go along with the rules and meet the teachers half W ay Mrs. H. Gottschalk said her daughter had been told by her not to apologize and what about that, to which Mr. Sayers replied, “I do not think apologies are necâ€" essary now." On a query of what was to be done about the letter. Mr. Axel- son suggested. “burn it and for- get it." but a retraction of the letter was askedfor. Principal Elson then rose to say. “I thought I was doing the right thing in notifying the par- ents â€" but if the terminology of my letter is causing all this 'lis- tt.-bance. I retract the terminol- ogy of the letter but not the in- tent." I The meeting was then adjourn- ed. but parents were told they were free to attend a Special meeting of the high school board on Tuesday night of this week. Ireland and Mrs. John Glenney, sister of the bride. The flower girl was Diane Sharpless, cousin of the bride. The attendants were all dressed alike in dresses of pale pink Italian brocaded satin, with matching head bands. They carried hand-shaped cascades of yellow and pink baby roses. J v... v V'ftvxé' best Man was'John Glen- ney and the ushers were Douglas Cooper and Cecil Stquns. The reception was held at the Willowdale Presbyterian Church where the mother of the bride received in a gown of sapphire blue brocaded satin. The mother of the groom wore a gown of sand crepe. w‘filefioohble left on a trip to the southern states and will reside in Toronto. taking part in the service were: from'the Anglican Church. Mrs.- Sklpper; Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Williamson: United Church, Mrs. H. Craig: and Langstaff Bap- tist church, Mrs. Carter; Thorn- hill Baptist, Miss G. Stevens. Oth- er ladies in the congregation of: fered special prayers. The speaker was Dr. 110 Ben- nett. a former medical mission- ary in India, with the Canadian Baptist Mission. Dr. Bennett spoke of the growing independ- ence of the native churches and how they are helping themselves. They still need financial assist- ance for their hospitals and clin- it's, as the majorin of patients are too poor to pay anything. She al- so spoke of the desperate pllght Mrs. Gordon Patterson rendela ed a very appropriate solo with Mrs. Arthur Lennie at the organ. The collection from these meetings goes to the Women's Interâ€"Church Council for the spread of Christian literature. of liefugees in such places as Hong Kong and Korea and other places in the far; east. PICKERING : A total of 325.913 was awarded a 17-year-old Pick ering Township girl and her fa that in a damages suit resulting from an accident! two years agt when Carolyn Webb was strucl a car driven by an Ajax man Mr. and Mrs. W. J\ W. Lennox, Arnold Ave., spent several weeks with their son, William Lennox and his family. formerly of Thornhill, now living at East Rivâ€" erside, outside of St. John, New Brunswick. En route home, Mrs. Lennox visited her daughter, Mrs7 Locke, at Williamsburg, where she fell and broke her leg and is now confined to hospital there. Mr. and Mrs. Wally Crouter and family returned from a vac- ation to Florida. lst Thornhill Cubs and Scouts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Napier have returned from a holiday in Florida. Church board room for the Feb- ruary meeting. Mrs. Bill Lambert. the president, was in charge of the meeting. Final plans were discussed for the father and son banquet to be held Friday, March Dr. I. H. Erb of Thornhill is shown above being inter- viewed by the Master of Ceremonies at the annual Cana- dian Winter Visitor program at Mega, Arizona. Dr. and Mrs. Erb left for Arizona early in the year and will vaca- tion in the Valley of the Sun until late March. when they will return to their home at 147 Centre Street, Thornhill. Valentine Bridge Laycock and the gain decorated red and white tables and dessert were indeed a pleasure. Several guides were responsible for the valentine drawings in the audi- torium. The t\vo little Brownies greeting the guests as they came in Were Susan Henderson and Elizabeth Laycock. The Cub and Scout Mothers Alhxiliary of lst Thornhill met '.u.esday afternoon in the_ Unjtqd The Valentine dessert bridge convened by the Guide and Brownie Group Committee on February 14 at the Thornhill Public School was a huge success in spite of the weather. The soc- ial convenor was Mrs. William The guides who aSSisted with the serving were Carol Martin. Lynn and Sharon Surrett, Janet Alcock, Elaine Elvidge. and Lou- ise Langman. The guides who helped distribute the many prizes were Jane Brown, Lyn Tanquiy. Kathy Percival, Jill Whitehead and Loretta Woolley. Members of the executive who worked so hard to make this party the success it was were Mrs. Reg. Allin, Mrs. Bob Gibson. Mrs. Alex Henderson and Mrs. Arthur Mallard. I Holy Trinity Anglican News A special “Choral Hour" will be held Sunday evening. Febru- ary 22, at 7 pm. instead of the regular evening service. There will be no sermon and special choral music has been prepared by members of the choir, and organ selections by the organist, Cyril Devey. Among the works to be presented will be the drama- tic setting of the words of Psalm 137: “By Babylon's Way". by Charles Gounod. Mrs. W. Tomlin and Mrs. V. Ruthig will also sing. The members of Holy Trinity Parish Guild would like to ex- press their appreciation to all those who supported and gave donations to their opportunity sale and afternoon tea on Sat- urday. February 7. Mrs. Elaine Ackehurst was the convenor and Mrs. Doreen Marks convened the tea tables. Presbyterian Church News The Couples Club met Saturday evening at the Sunday School with 17 couples being present. The new president, Mr. James Boyd was in charge of the meet- ing. Devotions were conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Penrose. The speaker was Mr. Harry Percy. Deputation Secretary for the Sn- dan Interior Mission who brought a very challenging message. An excellent film. “Breaking the Bands Asunder". was shown. This was followed by games led by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Culley. Re- freshments were served by group The guest speaker Sunday, Feb- ruary 15. was Rev. E. L. Sim- monds. M.A., principal of Tor- onto Bible College. 7 Rev. Chambers was the guest speaker at the 10th Annual \V'in- (er Conference of the young people of the West Toronto Pres- bytery held in Woodbridge the Thornhill Notes n/oying 27A,) Sun past week-end r--- . _.. -____. Sunday evening. Mrs. Donald Wade spoke to the young adults and showed slides of her recent trip to Formosa and spoke of the missionary work' being done on that island. The service was led by Nick’Vandermay and 30 were present. The Fortnighters met Monday evening of this week at the home of Mrs. Ted Fugler. Mrs. G. Pat- terson, the president, was in charge of the meeting. Devotions were taken by Mrs. William Sharpe. The guest speaker was Miss Edith Magee, a missionary home on furlough from India. Miss Magee spoke on her work in the mission on the Jhansi Field ip India. ' ’ Plans were ‘discussed for the spring tea to‘be held Saturday, March 14, at Cranberry House, the home of Sir Robert and La- dy Watsonâ€"Watt. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ross Brown, Mrs. Alex Brown and Mrs. S. Hopper. Baptist Church NeWS The February 4 meeting of the Women’s Mission Circle was held in the Sunday School. Miss G. Stevens presided over the meet- ing, opening with a hymn and a prayer. Following the business session. Miss Hazel Stringer pray- ed for the mission work at Grand Ligne, Quebec. and Mrs. F. Mar- tin prayed for the Jubilee Ad- vance which is starting this year, asking all Baptist Churches to major on Evangelism. We were also reminded of the World Day of Prayer. Before' Miss Stevens introduced the speaker she read the 1preface from, the reading course book, Joyful Journey. She referred to fireplaces needing pokers and when the logs become settled someone comes along and pokes until the new logs catch and the old knotty ones are re- vived. Churches, like fireplaces, need pokers to wake up the drowsy members and help the new ones catch on. May each one of us act like pokers to get new members for our circle. The Rev. G. H. King. guest speaker. came from the mission to the lepers and showed a very moving film on leper work. after seeing such a film it should open hearts and purses. With help in prayer and money this disease can be cured if caught in time. VAfter the closingâ€" hymn and prayer, 3 social hour followed. United Church News The afternoon auxiliary of the W.M.S. met Tuesday. February 10. in the narthex with the presi- dent, Mrs. R. Whatley in charge. Devotions were taken by Mrs. E. Johns. Mrs. Eddy read a letter on Christian Stewardship. Mrs. E. Meuser and Mrs. J. Michell brought reports on the meeting of Centre Presbyterlal at Eglin- ton United Church. Mrs. I. Ford took the study book, her topic being Hawaii, which was very Interesting. Mrs. R. Jeffrey reported on the Mis- sion Band and Mrs. R. Gibson on the Explorers. Refreshxfients were served by Mrs. L. Harper and Mrs. M. Hon- ey . Union. was a great success. The auditorium was gain decorated and the refreshment and decor- ation committee are to be com- mended for their fine work. Next Sunday, February 22. a film will be shown sharp at 7.30 p.m. All young people are cor- dially invited. "Cupid's Capers". the first dance held by the Young People‘s Sdnday. February 15, was the first anniversary in the new Uni- ted Church. The guest speaker: was Miss Betty Bone. Secretary of the Board of Christian Education. who brought a very interesting message. Special music under the direction of Hugh Martin was given by the choir. with solos by Mrs. Léslie mark and Mrs. Hugh Martin. Scouts met in the Thornhill Un- ited Churbh Monday evening. Af- ter the opening service the Scouts went into their various groups of Tenderfooting. how to make camp beds, how to tie different knots. and how to measure distances with the Scout staff. A few games were then played by the Scouts and leaders. Lower- ing of the flag and the Lord's Prayer brought this meeting to a close. Cubs The Cubs met Tuesday evening in the Thornhill United Church. After the opening service. the Akela entered the names of boys who are taking part in the hobby Correspondent: David Barbour Henderson Ave. Phone AV. 5-5205 Birthday congratulations go out to David Kindness of Henderson Ave.. who was four years old on February 12th. Gloria Gain. 26 Henderson Ava. entered Branson Hospital on February 11 for the removal of her tonsils. She was back home on February 13. Mrs. Cyr and son. of Morgan Ave., are home from the hospital. Birthday greetings are in order for Darlene Haley, Clarke Ave.. who was two years old on Feb- ruary 10th. Ethel Coulson and Jean Trlm- ble so far hold the highest score for the last week of the Doncaster community ladies club euchre marathon. with 79. The finale will come up on Monday. February 23 at Thornhill School. with all proceeds of the marathon and progressive for the burned out Bonnici family. Time 8 pm. sharp. Bonnlcis Back The Bonnie! family expect to be back in their home which was gutted by fire on December 29th by the end of February. TAYLOR-KERRIGAN ‘Fairlawn United Church, To- ronto, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Friday, February 6th, 1959, when Eleanor. only daugh~ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kerri- gan, No. 7 Highway. was united in marriage to Douglas Taylor of Toronto. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Mr. Turnbull. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor left on a short honeymoon trip to Sratford. They will make their home In Richvale. The bride wore a black and pink tweed dressmaker suit with pink accessories, with a corsage of red roses and carnations. Miss Lois Dawe, maid of honor wore a baby blue suit with white acces- sories and a corsage of white car- nations. The groom was attend- ed by David Noble of Toronto. Mrs. Kerrigan wore a gown of gray crepe with a corsage of white carnations. 19 MORGAN A VE. Save $5 penalty by having your car insurance in force when you buy licences Your Fruit Trees - Ornamental Trees -â€"- Shrubbery, Vines. etc., need pruning once a year call the professional man and get your free estimate LANSING LANDSCAPE SERVICE DONCASTER JIM GRAINGER Webb mm CAR LICENCES DUE! If your insurance protection has lapsed, you’re taking a big risk. And when you buy your 1959 licences, the law requires an extra $5 charge if you’re not . .. insured. Why take a chance? Contact your nearest State Farm agent. Ask about im- mediate coverage that willsave you the $5 penalty. 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