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4 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, May‘14, 1959 April 28th was a memorable night for Girl Guides in the Thornhill District when Norma Davis received the highest award in guiding â€" the fourth one ever to be won in the history of Thorn- hill. With about eighty guests present, the Guides from First Thornhil Girl Guide Company pu‘ on a program at Henderson Avenue Public School auditorium showing the tests and badges that Norma has had to learn and pass iron: the time she first came to b. a Girl Guide six years ago un- til her last test for the Gold Cord Award --a there were 65 tests and badges in all. As each Guide ap- proached carrying a chart depict- ing the test or badge represented, Mrs. Jewitt. the guide captain, explained to the audience about the knowledge and work involv- ed to obtain that particular test. When the final chart had been displayed, Norma walked up to the platform to be awarded the coveted Gold Cord by division commissioner Mrs. H. D. G. Cur. tie. Thornhill and» District News Girl Guide Division Commissioner Mrs. H. D. G. Cur- rie presents 17 year old Norma, Davis of Highland Park wth her Gold Cord award at an impressive ceremony he] at Henderson Avenue Public School. ~ Mrs. Currie then held a lighted old candle to represent the ame, inspiration, and enthus- mm of the the Gold Cord â€" lit Norma‘s candle. and Norma in turn llt every Girl Gulde’s candle, gluing on and sharing her Gold ord enthusiasm. tech Guide Registration for Kindergarten-Primary and Grade I according to the following schedule: Henderson Ave. Monday, May 25 Chas. Hewitt Powell Road Wednesday, May 27 Thomhill Thursday, May 28 Ross Doan Langstatf Thornlea Richvale Children enrolling for Grade I for September 1959 must reach the age of SIX on or before December 31, 1959, and those enrolling for K.-P. must be FIVE by December 31, 1959. Please bring proof of age and immunization record. It is suggested that at the Henderson Ave, Chas. Howitt, Thornhill, Ross Dean and Richvale schools A to K surnames attend in the morning and L to Z in the afternoon. KeP. pupils will register in the school from which they receive registration forms. AREA INCLUDING THORNHILL DISTRICT T0 RICHVALE (NORTH YONGE ST.) requires for September 1959 a Teacher to do part time Principal's supply work. SALARY SCHEDULE AVAILABLE ' Please phone or write Mr. E. J. Sand PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION I 9 5 9 Supeuvisifig Principal & Business Administrator, School Area Office, Thornhill P.O., AV. 5-1195 MARKHAM & VAUGHAN Township School Area No. 1 Township School Area No. 1 Markham & Vaughan TELEPHONE AV . 5-3555 Thursday, Friday, May Monday, June Tuesday, June Tuesday, May 26 Board of Trustees repeated her promme. blew out her candle and then had camp- fire, conducted by Lieutenant Mrs. H. Morrison. Following this, the. mothers' group committee provided refreshments for every- one and the surprise of the even- ing was a 2-ft. by 3-ft. cake dec- orated in the Girl Guide colours and 'Iorded ‘Gold Cord’ as well as ‘happy birthday’ for that was also Norma’s seventeenth birth- day. Norma received several love- ly gifts, some to help her further her Guiding next year when she will join a Toronto Cadet Com- pany to train as a_ Guiderl 'VTiienguests. included Mrs. H. D. G. Currie, division commis- sioner, Mrs. P. D. McTaggart- Cowan. district commissioner, Mrs. P. Rumney, division camp adviser. Mrs. C. Collins, camp commandmant. Mrs. I. Carmich- ael. camp commandment, Miss E. Thorneycroft, captain Second Thornhill Guides. Mrs. M. Shep- pard, Brown Owl, Mrs. B. Oliver, Mrs. V. Dockman, Tawny Owls of Third Thornhill Brownie Pack, Mrs. E. Barnes, president of the mother's group commi‘ ’.ee. Sever- al of Norma’s friends & relatives were present as well as Brownies from the Third Thornhill and First Gormley Packs, and parents of the First Thornhill Girl Guide Company. â€" Photo by Barbour 9.30-11.30 1.30- 3.00 9.304130 1.30- 3.00 930-1130 930-1130 am. pm. am. pm. a.m. 8.1T]. p.m. am. pm. a.m. p.m. am. pm. The Liberal h elm pleased to publish items of Interest contributed by In readers In the Thornhm area . . . . Our represent-ave In Thornth b Mn. Donuld Smeme. who may he reached by phoning AV. 5-3555. Boys and girls of grades 7 of Thornhill Public School with their principal, Mr. J. Martin and teachers Miss Vera Bursik and Mr. Doug McElhinney enjoyed a trip to the Dalziel Museum last Thursday morning. After tour- ing the museum and seeing many things of interest, they enjoyed picnic lunches before returning to their afternoon classes. .... . Grade 5 Visits Museum Children Visit Dalziel Museum Mrs. Jean Hill’s grade 5 have been doing some very interesting work on Africa in recent weeks and to crown their research and projects they enjoyed a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum on Tuesday of this week for a guid- ed lecture and tour on explora- tion and life in Africa. Horticultural Society The May meeting of the Horti- cultural Society of Thomhill will be held at Thornhill Public School on Tuesday, May 19. at 8 p.m. The speaker Mr. J. Cosburn of Greencross products has chos- en as his subject, "Prelude to Plenty”. Members are reminded that this is the night that they may pick up their options. Holy Trinity Parish Guild On Tuesday. May 5. the regu- lar semi-monthly meeting of the Parish Guild was held in the church hall. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Kay Shaw, leading the members in the Guild prayer, after which Mrs. Barbara Manning, secretary. read the minutes of the previous meeting. The president announc- ed that approximately $200.00 had been received from the “Travell- ing Baskets" and this will be turn- ed over to the building fund. The Guild would like to thank all those who participated in this project and made it such a suc- cess. After a‘short discussion on the Guild dinner, the meeting was adjourned. and the members wor- ked in groups on bazaar items. Tea, coffee and sandwiches were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Audrey Day, Mrs. Barbara Man- ning, and Mrs. Dorothy Sowdon. This meeting was the final one until the third Tuesday in Sep- tember. The annual dinner is be- ing held on Tuesday, May 19. Any members needing transportation are asked to advise Mrs. Kay Shaw, AV. 5-1544. \Holy Trinity Anglican Church The Girls Auxiliary held its regular meeting last week, when they started sorting records for a record sale to be held Saturday, May 23, at the church hall at 1 pm. There will be 1,000 45 rpm. speed off Juke boxes. These rec- ords are up to date and some have never been played. Popular numbers and instrumental groups as Well as favourites like Ricky Nelsen, Perry Como, Elvis Pressâ€" ley, Connie Francis and many others will all be available at 290 each. The girls would like to report that there were over 550 at the festival in Barrie and not 55 which was reported in last week’s aper. ‘ re'sbyterian Church News Wednesday evening of last week four young people took part in a Bible Quiz, sponsored by the Young People of East Toronto Presbytery at Leaside Presbyter- ian Church. Those representing Thornhill were Norma Fugler, Myrna Hunt, Norman Terry and Nick Vandermay. The members hope that every- one will be adding to their col- lection now or starting a collec- tion. ' As part of a special Mother’s Day Service Sunday morning, there were special readings by several of the children, these be- ing Bonnie Smith, Lynn Tanquiy, Jane Brown, Janice Crouter, Bruce Atkinson and David Hen- derson with special music by the junior choir. The children who were baptiz- ed at this morning service were Gordon Earl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Patton, Robert Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. James King; Fraser Hugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Boyle and Alexander Thom- as, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan McKecknie. Sunday evening, the Young Ad- ults held a special Mother’s Day service and invited all their mo- thers as guests. Those partlclpat~ ing were Corrie Heydens, Nor- man Terry and Ann Hunt. There Was a special anthem by the youth choir and Mrs. Ada Roe sang “Bless This House”. A film “As for Me and My House", was shown. Two red roses were pres- ented to each mother. Refresh- ments closed the evening. Couples Club The Couples Club met Satur- day evening at the church with 16 couples present. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown gave the devotion- a1. Mr. Jan Kok, a member of the church gave a very interesting talk on his recent European trip Thornhill Pharmacy C. E. STONEBURG Chemist & Druggist AV. 5-2503 Yonge St. Max Factor Cosmetics Prescription Service View-Master Expert Drug Service Thornhill Notes Vitamins Thornhil] Reels and showed coloured movies. Group 1 served Dutch refresh- ments which closed a very en- joyable evening. United Church News The afternoon auxiliary of the W.M.S. met Tuesday afternoon in the narthex with the president, Mrs. Ralph Whatley in charge. The devotional was given by Mrs. W. Strong. one of the vice-presi- dents of Toronto Centre Presby- terial. A tape recording on “Steward- ship of the Mind" by the late Dr. Marian Hilliard was presanted. which was followed by discussion Articles for the bale were brought to this meeting. A social hour followed with refreshments being served by Miss M. Anderson and Mrs. E. N. Meuser. Spring Luncheon A Parisian cafe with the stage set up and tables decorated with hundreds of beautiful red geran- lums was the setting of the an- nual spring luncheon sponsmed by the ladies of the WA. of the Thornhill United Church Thurs- day afternoon, May 7, at 1 pm. which Seated__320 guests. Mrs. E. B. Eddy and Mrs. Ralph Thompson. president of the WA. welcomed the guests at the door. Lovely favours were given to those present donated by Du- ~Barry cosmetics. Following the luncheon, which was convened by Mrs. Richard Jeffrey. Dr. Eddy brought a word of welcome and Mrs. Leonard May of Islington, past president ,of the WA. introduced the guests at the head table. Mr. JOSeph Lloyd of the CBC sang two solos assisted by Mrs. Dopald Gunnuat thg pjanp. A presentation of “Fashions in Cotton” followed with clothes by Chez Madame of Bloor St. The commentator was Madame Larche who was introduced by Mrs. G. Stanley Robinson, the pragram convenor. The models were mem- bers of the W.A. and ware Mrs. Roly Curtin. Mrs. S. Hyponen. Mrs. H. Lips. Mrs. Wm. MacDufl’, Mrs. H. Rose. Mrs. Don Smellie. Mrs. Robert Tamblyn and Mrs. H. Tompkins. The fashion con- venor was Mrs. W. Buckler. The children's clothes were by “Tinker Bell" of Thomhill. the young children modelling were Robbie MacLaren, Susan Clark. Wendy Walker, Debby Walker and Bruce Pinel. Mrs. Lorne‘ Den- by was the pianist for the fash- ion show. The monthly meeting of St. Pa- schal Baylon C.W.L. Was held on May 4th with Mrs. J. J. Bulge:- presiding. Mrs. J. G. Briggs, spiritual convenor, thanked mem- bers for their splendid turnout at the Communion breakfast, held May 3rd at the Four Winds Rest- aurant. On this occasion, the guest speaker, Rev. C. J. Mulvi- hill, Director of Archdiocesan Council, spoke on Immigration. Also present were Mrs. George V. Davis, Archdiocesan president, and Mrs. A. J. Bruder, chairman of Region 8. Mrs. Tom Barrow thanked Ma- dame Larche. thus closing a very enjoyable afternoon. St. Paschal Baylon C.W.L. Mrs. C. Dalrymple thanked members for their co-operatlon on the success of the bake sale last April 255th. Mrs. G. Baxter introduced the speaker for the evening, Mrs. Ann Makletzoff who gave a dynamic talk on “Fallen Away Catholig." The last general méeting of the season will be held June lst at the rectory. The Scouts met Monday even- ing. May 4. at the Scout Hut 111 Thornhlll Park. The meeting con- sisted of discussion of tents. lst Thornhfll Scouts inints are: Knight Hawks 18. Falcons 26, Foxes 30, Eagles 20, Lions 21, Beavers 9. ' The Scouts met again on May 11 in' Thornhill United Church. After the opening exercises the Scoutmaster gave a very interest- ing talk on insects, especially on how to keep black flies and mosquitoes away on camping trips and hikes. The boys then were marked for their point system: Foxes 34, Falcons 26, Eagles 23, Lions 20, Knight Hawks 20, Beavers 12. There will be a prize for the first group to get_ 80 pgs. T'i‘fie VinEeting â€"closed with the lowering of the flags and the Lord's Prayer. ivNo Scouis next Monday. Cubs vCfibs met Tuesday evening, May 5. in Thornhill United Church. After the opening exer~ cises the entire pack was tested on fire lighting. The boys who were lacking in their first star completed their tests also. Two fathers came out to help the Scoutmaster with these tests, Jim Jarrell and Bill Heron. The boys then had a game of soccer. The meeting closed with the Grand Howl. NOTE: Cub Rally will be held Saturday, June 13 at 6 o'clock in Thornhill Park. Everyone wel- come to come out and see the boys. Do not cultivate too deeply near trees and shrubs. If the root systems of immature woody plants are damaged, normal de- velopment will be retarded. In the case of grafted stock such as roses and French hybrid lilacs, the severed roots may send up suckers that will bear flowers and foliage that are quite different from those of the desirable var- law. Happy Scouting tout! an‘ [of j‘ornLi/i “5 Among the elocution pupils of Marguerite Boyle receiving awards at the recent music festi- vals were three scholarship win. hers. Robert Howard. with the scholarship and gold medal at the Peel festival, Lois Perkins. the Open class scholarship and gold medal at the York festival where Susan Keachie took the junior scholarship. two gold med‘ ale and a silver. At the Kiwan~ is festival in Hamilton. Miss Boyle‘s only two entrants, Patri- cia I'tAuliff and Robert Howard were both gold medalists. At the ‘Davenport festival Jche Perkins ceived a gold and silver medal and was awarded the silver trophy for the highest number of marks. Having won this trophy for the third year in succession it now re- mains in her possession. Other winning pupils at this festival 12 Pupils 0f Marguerite Boyle Receive Music Festival Awards by Doris M. Fitz’Gerald Until the end of the last war it was possible to count the streets of Thornhill on two hands. These were Yonge, named for Sir George Yonge, friend of Governor Slmcoe; John and Colberne fer Sir John Colborn'e, who used to visit Captain Sutton Frizzell, at Yonge and John .Sts.; Eliza, probably for a member of the Frizzell family who owned the land; Elgin (often known as Hopper’s, or levers’ lane) for Lord Elgin whose coachman is said to have turned down there by mistake; Jane and Elizabeth for the daughters of John Edey whose picturesque house stands at. Yonge and Jane Sts.; and Centre (once the Woodbridge Rd.), Church and Brook Sts., whose titles are self eicpl‘an‘atory. Other old families commemorated in the suri‘Oun‘ding district are Morgan, Pearson, Boyle and Weldrick. Arnold Ave. was opened through the former Arnold farm, Deanbank Drive through Mr. W. A. Dean’s property and Johnson Avenue on land belonging to the late' M. J .. Johnson, a strawberry grower. Smith Crescent and Clarkhaven were named for the subdivider, the late Charles Smith and. his son Clark; Helen Avenue for the late Mrs. W. C, L; Ball; Thornbank ‘for the home in England of Benjamin Thorne, and Dove lane for a nesting dove discovered on their lot by the first residents of that street. ' - By Elizabeth Kelson How many people really see the first faint coming of day, and who has known those dewey mystic hours pre. ceding the daybreak. The return of day is an eternal marvel and it is very surprising to know'of the number of people who just hate to get up in the morning. In the early morning hours all the faculties are sharpened or should be after adequate rest. Fatigue and tension shoul be cleared away and the mind clear and bright. ‘ Anyone who has a. young growing family around them knows that it is virtually impossible to achieve time alone, that is necessary for meditation, personal growthand resolution. This is the time to look from the east window and observe the first pink tinges of the dawn approaching. In this month of April, if you listen, you will hear the sounds of Spring in the air in the early quiet of the morning and the greening grass will meet your eyes with coolness. This is the time. for mother to get that first quiet cup of cofiee, and fer father to mull over his plans for the day, and for boys and girls to do some of their difficult homework. I have feund out that it is much easier to compose. in the morning and I can well imagine that it would be easier to solve a mathematical problem too. The dawn is not only beau- tiful but it also can be very practical fer those who can see it. More new streets will probab-‘ ly be opened in Thornhill within the next year or two, and selectâ€" ing suitable names may prove difficult, because it is no longer permissable to duplicate ones in use in Metro Toronto. Before builders resort to picking some from a hat, we would like to sug- gest a few which have long been associated with the district. The Indians who camped be- side the little Don should be re- membered, and also William Berczy who led the first group of German settlers into the still unâ€" surveyed Markham Township. Then, between what are now Steele: Ave. and theILangstai‘r sideroad, lived such doughty pi- oneers as Asa Johnson. Nicholas Miller, John Lyons, Nicholas Co- ber, Anthony Hollingshead, Bal- cer Munshow, Elizabeth Dennis and her husband Matthias San- ders who lost his life at the bat- 'tle of York in 1813. Jeremiah At- kinson. Wm. Wright, Wm. Purdy, Rowland Burr, and Alan McNab (afterwards Sir Alan) were build- ers of, and early mill owners. The Piayters, Cooks and John Thompson operated horse drawn busses: and Henry Richards, a former school teacher kept the Langstaff toll gate and post office for many years. Benjamin Thorne's name has been com- memorated, but not that of his brother-in-law and partner, Wm. ‘Parsons, who was also postmaster ‘of Thornhill. for more than 30 years. Other old families who icome to mind are Gapper, Crook- ;shank, Brunskill (and the Pom- ona Mills), Welsh, Seager, Durie, Mortimer, Barwick and Fisher. John St. was once called the Milburn Road because Milbum’s Tavern stood opposite the end, on Yonge St., but because he was a Richmond Hill TUrner 4-1312 24 Elizabeth St. N. Richmond Hill GEO. McMURRIC'H SONS LIMITED ’ew fireeb - 6006! HERBERT R. BUTT Lil/er Dependable Associated With Service Telephone were Paula Pindred with two} gold medals, Lois Perkins with‘ a gold and a silver, Cathie Zarfas a silver. end John Perkins a sil- vet and a third. At Peel, besides the scholarship winner, a gold and a silver medal went to Helen Payne and a “lver to Coline Gardhouse. while in another class all the av‘vards Were taken by Miss Boyle‘s pupils. with Betsy Sand~ ers winning the gold medal, Sus- an Keachie the silver and the third geing~ to Herbert Gli'ard. In addItIOn to the two scholar- ship winnerrat York, those re- ceiving medals were Betsy Sand. era, a geld and a silver. Cathie zartas a gold. Helen Pme two silver war a, David Mex-tun a silver. Herbert Girerd a silver; Patricia McAuliff a silver and I third and Celine Gardhoule a third. rebel smpathiser, 'Milbum was unable to renew his licence after the rebellion" at '1837. Two other well known hole! keepers in Thornhill were Samuel Lemon and his son Hem-yr Among the best- remembered medical prac- titioners were Doctors Puget. Reid‘ and Nelles. David James and John Bowman were reeves of Markham Township, and the first three Trustees of Thornhill Pol- ice Village‘ were J. E. Francis. Wm. Riddell and W. C. L. Ball. The late George McCullagh, publisher of the Globe and Mail ownedfthe estate which now be» longs to Dr. Shouldice. and the late Gordon C. Heintzman, of the Heintzman Piano Co., the farm recently sold tor develop- ment. Two artists who have brought honor to the village are Fred S. Haines, RCA. and the late J. E. H. MacDonald, one of the founders of the Group of Seven. Both were principals of the Ontario College of Art. Street names could also be a way of commemorating the brave men and women who died in the two world‘ wars. Those who gave their lives in the second world war were Pte. Ralph Chalmers. P.O. Robert G. Eaton, Sergt. L. James Farr, Pte. 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