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The Liberal, 22 Oct 1959, p. 5

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The president and the commit- tee of the Women's Institute. Richmond Hill, would like to thank everyone who helped make their first bridge and euchre such an outstanding success. There were 23 tables in play, eight of bridge and fifteen of euchre. First prize in bridge went to Mrs. Walter Smith, 2nd to Mrs. Stan Pipher and third to Mrs. S. Stein. First prize in eu- chre was won by Mrs. Neil Mal- loy, second by Mrs. R. Andrews and consolation by Mrs. Watson. Winners of the special draw priz- es were Mrs. R. Fox. Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Diceman, Mrs. A. Cameron, Mrs. R. Fleury and Mrs. J. Bay- ley. Delightful refreshments were served. The convenors would like to thank the local merchants who kindly donated favours and prizes. “Youth Sunday" was observed in Anglican churches throughout Canada on Sunday, October 18th,‘ and was marked by a special family service at 9.30 am. for the junior and senior Sunday schools of St. Mary’s Anglican church. Appropriate hymns were chosen for the occasion, and the scripture lesson was read by student Jol- ene Goodier. The Rector. the Rev. J. F. O’Neil gave an inter- est-compelling address, designed for Youth Sunday, which proved of great interest to both child- ren and adults. Rewarded for three years of intensivelBlble study, Sunday School student Jolene Goodier was presented with a handsome plaque â€" the ‘Dominion Award" of the Angli- can Church of Canada. In mak- ing this presentation, the Rector laid special emphasis on the value of the parents’ co-operation in the religious studies of their daughter. winner of the coveted award. A luncheon was held last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Don Beaumont, Richmond St. for seventeen members of the Inner Wheel of the Rotary of Richmond Hill, to meet their new President, Mrs, Betty Dixon. Following the luncheon, bridge was enjoyed. There was a large attendance at Richmond Masonic Lodge Wed- nesday evening for the official visit of R. W. Bro. H. T. Blum- som, district deputy grand masâ€" ter for Toronto district. C. W. Bro. Norman A. Todd. Ruling Master, presided in the lodge room and for the banquet which followed. Mrs. D. S. East, Centre St.. has recently returned from a visit to her daughter and son-in-law, Rev. J. W. E. Newbery and their fam- ily at Sudbuljy.‘ Mrs. Jack Seaton, who Us at present in the IsolatiomI-Iospital, Toronto, suffering from "an attack of polio, has now passed the crit- lcal period, and “The Liberal" joins with her many friends in wishing her a speedy recovery. Also a very special thanks to the library board in allowing the use of their spacious new audi- torium in the new building which added to the comfort and enjoy- ment of a happy afternoon. His many friends will be sorry to learn that John Johnston, 95 Yongehurst Road, is again a paâ€" tient in Branson Hospital. He suffered a stroke Wednesday of last week and was returned to hospital. Clarke's Pharlhgiy ‘For Complete Drug Service' The Princess Margaret Hos- pital has a ten-bed children's ward for radiotherapy. Child- ten from eighteen months to 14 years are admitbed. Phone TU. 4-1201 Richmond Hill Our Pharmacist works for better community health . . . that‘s why he joins in observing Na- tional Pharmacy Week by rededicating his ef- forts in the fight against cancer. He keeps upâ€"to¢ date on all the newest discoveries so that he can serve you to the very best of his ability. Richmond Hill Unit FACT FOR THE WEEK: CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Editor Margot Crack The guest speaker, Mrs. Fred Black, President of Toronto East Presbyterial W. M. S. was in- troduced by Mrs. Kelly of Button- ville. There were visitors from Maple, King City and Aurora. These ladies were welcomed by Mrs. Hepburn and Mrs. George Moorley. Those pouring tea were Mrs. Thos. Moore and Mrs. Milton Savage Sr. Twenty senior citizens attend- ed “Mediscope” at the Queen Elizabeth Building, Coliseum Park. last Friday, October 16th. They all enjoyed a conducted tour of this fascinating exhibition, and Dr. Rolph Laugstaflf, one of the party explained some of the finer points of medicine, which the group found 7 most interesting. Last Thursday evening, Octo- ber 15 the members and friends of the Holy Name Society, St. Mary's Catholic Church attended evening Mass specially arranged by their pastor. Wednesday evening. October 28, at 8 o'clock will be Mission- ary Family Night at Richmond Hill United Church. when the colored film, "I'll Sing Not Cry", will be shown in the main hall. This picture was recently filmed in Africa, depicting life and problems of that changing con- tinent, and is based on the book, “African Manhunt," by Munroe Scott. Every woman interested in this film will be made welcome. Congratulation to Bob Harring- ton, formerly of Richmond Hill now living in Glen Williams, who won the Rogers Trophy at Mount Albert Gun Club on Sunday, 0c- tober 18. The Women’s Missionary Soc- iety of Richmond Hill Presbyter- ian Church held their Thankof- fering meeting in the Church Hall on Wednesday, October 7. The soloist wai'Mrs. George Hooper of Buttonville, accompan- ied by Mrs. Andrew of Richmond Hill. Following Mass a dinner meet- ing was held at the Yangtze Pagoda. Headtable guests includ- ed Father F. McGinn, Father B. Breen and the guest speaker was Col. F. Tilston, V. 0., President of Sterling Drugs, Aurora. Col. Tllston of the Essex Regiment re- counted 'hls visit to the Victoria Cross Centennial celebrations, the Air Force Memorial Gardens at Runnymede and the scene of the heroic action of his regiment during World War 11, Dieppe, France. Mr. and Mrs. James Grainger, Yonge St., attended the provin- cial convention of State Farm In- surance agents at Niagara Falls on Monday. Dr. G. E. Reaman, an exâ€"Richâ€" mond Hill High School graduate is making a study of the history of the early settlers in York County. Under his guidance, the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario York Chapter was begun. This year the annual meeting and supper is being held at the Markham United Church Hall on Friday, November 6. Mrs. J. Noble Hepburn, the Presbyterian Manse, left last Friday and for the next two weeks will be visiting friends in Montreal, Prince Edward Island and Ottawa. After this wonderful travelogue a short film of the 1959 Open Golf Championship was shown. An excellent evening was enjoy- ed by all. The choir of St. Gabriel’s An- glican Church and the rector, Rev. J. Newton-Smith, held their first social evening in the new ball. Table games were enjoyed by all. The happiest and nolsiest be- ing “Clue", the players Barbara Taylor, Bill Newton-Smith, Kar- lene Hedman and Pat Price. Other prize-winners were: eu- chre. Mrs. L. Jackson; solo, Mrs. G. Taylor; court whist, Mrs. M. Shaw; tummy, Mrs. M. Hare. Con- solation prizes were awarded to Messrs R. Weller, U. Lidworth and G. Taylor. Refreshmefits Were served Mrs. L. Smith and Mrs. J. Price. Richmond Hill Kinettes held their second business meeting of the year on Wednesday. Octo- ber 14, at the Yangtze Pagoda. There were nineteen Kinettes and one guest, Mrs. Eileen Mabley present. Mrs. L. Rickard played the 3110 for g sing-song. Richmond Hill Kinettes, along with Newarket Kinsmen spon- sored a new Kinette Club at New- market. The Charter Night was held at Club 88, Newmarket, on Friday, October 16 with Kinette members frbm Richmond Hill, Toronto. Orangeville, North York and Sutton attending. Mrs. Mary Neal, Mrs. Helen Mabley and Mrs. Lorie Gemmill represented Richmond Hill Kinettes and the March of Dimes annual business meeting and dinner and reported a very interesting and informa- tive evening. The Kinettes ran the White El- ephant Booth at the Retarded Children’s Bazaar at the Thorn- hill Market on October 15th, and would like to thank everyone who donated items for this affair which was most successful. The Kinette tea, bake sale and bazaar is planned for November 215t at the Masonic Hall on Crosby Ave. This year’s bazaar will be the best ever with a great variety of toys. novelties, home baking and home made? candy. On Tuesday evening, October 27th, the members of St. Mary’s Anglican Church are holding a congregational dinner in the Par- ish Hall. The adult members of all Anglican families on the parish roll are being invited, and a large crowd is expected at the dinner which is a co-operative project and part of the every member visitation programme. At Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon, Robert William, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Garthwalte, Rich- mond Hill, received the Sacra- ment of infant baptism, and was presented with a New Testament by the Sunday School. Parents’ Night‘ for the Teeny Town Nursery School which was held on Friday night in Wrixon Hall had a very good attendance. The guest speaker was Mrs. Mar- guerite Brown of the Parent .Ed- ucatlon staff of the Institute of Child Study who spoke on “Dis- cipline." Elisabeth J ackson, a member of the Curtain Club, who has ap- peared in many local plays, in- cluding playing the lead in “Kind Lady", the spring production, is currently appearing with the West End Players in Sean 0‘- Casey’s “Shadow of a Gunman”. Mrs. Anna Little and Miss Susanne Butt are shown above wearing two of the attractive fashions displayed at the fashion show given by the St. Mary’s Anglican Church Evening Guild, in Wrixon Hall recently. Mrs. Little is wearing a Miss Sun Valley, charcoal with red dot one-piece dress, and Miss Butt a Kayser’s amber gold Peignoir and Gown. All the clothes were provided by Warwick House, .the shoes by Shield’s Footwear, and the jewellery from the Richmond Gift Shop, all from the Richmond Heights aza. - The play, directed by Sean Mul- cahy, received enthusiastic com- ments from both the critics and the audience at the opening night in Toronto last Monday, and it looks as though it may be play- ing for several weeks. The lst Richmond Hill Scout Mothers Auxiliary held their first regular meeting of the fall season last Wednesday, October 14th. A report from the dance com- mittee was heard, and all plans have been completed for the dance, which will be taking place on Friday, October 23, at the High School. After the business meeting a hilarious half hour fol- lowed, at which time an auction sale was held. The Curtain Club presented the play, “Return to Thine Own House,” at the first annual Con- ference and Rally of the White Cross Volunteers at the Unitarian Church, Toronto. last Saturday. The play deals with the prob- lems of re-adjustment to home and family of a man recently dis- charged as cured from a hospital for the mentally ill. Those taking part were: Suzanne Grew, Cicely Thomson, Carl Weinsheimer, Daniel Crampton and David Coon, direction by Gerry Crack. Judging by the many comments we receive, this column is read with great interest by hundreds of our Richmond Hill readers, not to mention many in other parts of Canada and the world. If you have any items of social news con- cerning residents or ex-residents of the Hill, please telephone TU. 4-1105 or TU. 4-2528 and we will be pleased to include it in “Life in the Hill." TRY LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS PHONE TU. 4-1105 Fashion Show ‘When the new North York “Gladys Allison” Library was for- mally opened and dedicated last Monday night it was the “Cul- mination of a 20 year dream.” And those were the words Mrs. Allison expressed in accepting the great honour bestowed upon her by the township. Many were the verbal tributes from former reeves and the pres- ent Reeve Norman Goodhead for the inspiration Gladys Allison had been to them throughvher tireless work in the community and as a newspaper woman. Mona Robertson of “The Lib- eral” attended the ceremonies to congratulate her former compan- ion of the “press desk.” Both women were for sometime report- ers for the North York area be- fore Mrs. Robertson joined “The Liberal” editorial staff. Mr. Philip Swan attended the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountant’s conference in Van- couver, B. C. in September. Fol- lowing the business session, Mr. Swan witnessed the classic 14 to 8 game between the B. C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders, also visiting some of the British Col- umbia scenic spots before taking off for Seattle, Washington from where he flew to Hawaii for a two week's vacation. One week was spent at the Hawaiian Vil- lage Hotel on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, which was followed by one week of touring the exotic Hawaiian Islands. After flying ov- er portion of the Pacific to the U. S. mainland, Mr. Swan stop- ped off long enough in San Fran- cisco to enjoy some of the many attractions of this famous city, deservedly named by many trav- ellers, of both hemispheres, as “The City,” posessing in addition to its scenic harbor setting, the Golden Gate Bridge, famous bridges spanning the Bay of San Francisco, Parks, largest China- town outside of China itself, also the revered cable car system that is symbolic of the spirit of the residents of San Francisco. The 4th Richmond Hill Cubs are getting into the swing of things once more, having started bacl; in September with a week- end camp at Ox Trail Camp, Or- angeville. Sixteen boys were able to go along, and. with the able help of three fathers. John .Lunn, Jim McRae and Frank Aldred. it was voted a great success. All the boys were put through their tests for athlete badges, with 13 of them succeding; special thanks to Mr. Lunn for his efforts. On Wed- nesday of last week, the group enjoyed a hayride at Bayview Ranch with a full attendance of 36 boys. After the ride, all the boys had pony rides and finished up with a treat and pop. The boys were accompanied by Akela, Bag- heera, and Kim, At Monday’s meeting, two new chums were in- vested. Hal Cameron and John Bin-e11, and the group was pleas- ed to welcome the parents to this event. Flying via Pan-American and United Airlines, Mr. Swan made a business stop-off in Chicago be- an}; returning home to Richmond 1 The first meeting of the 1959- 60 season of the Men’s Club of St. Mary's Anglican Church was marked by a Corporate Commun- ion and Breakfast, on Sunday morning, October 18. With a fine attendance of members, President Herb Montgomery outlined the projected schedule of the club for the coming year. The Rector, Rev. J. F. O’Neil also spoke, welcom- ing the newcomers, and especially the number of fathers and sons present. Mr. R. D. Little gave a very interesting and explanatory talk on the value of the “Sector Plan". A “Three Part Program", com- prising church study, games. and refreshments will feature the Lit- tle Helpers’ Party to be held in the Parish Hall of St. Gabriel, from 3 to 5 p.m. this Thursday, October 22. This party will prove of especial value to the mothers, as well as all children to the age of seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Don Little are In Montreal this week attending the Convention of the Canadian Fed- eration of Automobile Dealers, which is being held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Square dancing got off to a good start in Richmond Hill last Thursday, October 15, when the Community Swing Club had their opening party at MacKillop Pub- lic School. The new leader, Mrs. Marg. Hough, put the group through some lively squares. The club was especially pleased to have their former leader, Mrs. Ede Butlln, with them. The reg- ular square dance nights will be held on the 2nd and 4th Mon- day of each month. We would like to establish a good size be- ginners’ group and look forward to seeing more of the young ad- ults. All those interested in square dances are heartily wel- come at the next meeting Mon- day, October 26th, at the Mac- Killop Public School at 8.15 pm. 4. The group were conducted to' the gymnasium, where a carefully selected number of new school library books were displayed, and valued at $600.00. Refreshments, together with an informal get-to- gether concluded _the meeting. Congratulations to Leanna Swanson, Crosby Avenue, on win- ning a recent Canada Packer’s competition. Leanna, who is only seven years old, had to complete a rhyme on Disneyland, and for the most original and apt ending, received a week’s trip to Disney- land, travelling by jet, accommo- dation at a luxury hotel, $200 spending money, and as she sent in a wrapper from a York Brand Peanut Butter jar, she received an extra bonus of $1,000! Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swanson will be taking the trip with their daughter, lea- ving Richmond Hill on November 9th, and are equally excited about isee‘iing all the wonders of Disney- an . With an attendance of over 100 the Beverley Acres Home and School Association held a very successful meeting on the even- ing of Thursday, last week. Intro- duced by President Mrs. B. Lugs- den, the guest speaker, Mrs. Kel- ly Israel, children’s librarian at the Richmond Hill Public Li- brary, presented a most interest- ing and informative talk, em- bodying “The way parents can encourage the children to read, help them in choosing the right books,” also dispensing some val- uable information to help par- ents in selecting and viewing T-V programs in company with their children, also the selection of certain type of books that may be read in conjunction with the TV limited programs? Principal Nighswander present- ed an interesting tape recording which revealed the progress made in the classes, to grades 3 Aand‘ The prize winning verse: â€" I’d like to go to Disneyland, A place that’s like no other, I'd capture tiny Peter 13am, As a playmate for my broth_er. I wish to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the expressions of sympathy shown me by my friends and neighbors in the death of my son, Walter Everette Dickinson. Also for the floral tributes. I especially wish to thank the Reverend J .F. O’Neil for the comforting words be ex- pressed to me; also Wright and Taylor’s Funeral Directors for the way they handled everything. I can only say thanks so very much. Mrs. Mable Dickinson, 16 Edgar Avenue, Richvale clwl’l We hope you have a lovely time Leanna, and who knows. you may get a chance to capture Peter Pan! Good luck! Little Miss Barbara Peirce, bet- ter known as Barbi J o, “The Rose of Richmond Hill", has received masses of calls and been a very busy little girl, since winning the I.G.A. contest in September. Last week she was modelling in a pro- gressive fashion show, when all the stores in the Nortown Plaza participated in a rather difierent, but highly successful showing of their individual merchandise. This week she opened the fashion shows presented by Patti-Lu on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Richmond Hill High School, Maple and Buttonville. Mr. Bill Peirce, who owns a ser- vice station and garage in Will- owdale, has of necessity to work long hours, and during his ab- sence Mrs. Peirce, who has three other children, Gary '1, Laurie 3, and John, 16 months, does the sewing for all the family, includ- ing herself and her husband. Bar- bi Jo is completely unspoiled by all her success, and with her charm and personality. it looks as though she will continue to be busy for a long time to come. CARD 0!" THANKS NEWELL â€" We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreci- ation for many kindnesses, love and understanding from relatives and friends and neighbours dur- ing the illness and death of our dear mother and grandmother. Also many thanks to J. P. Wilson and the Rev. J. F. O'Neill. Mrs. William Brown & Family clw17 CARD 0F THANKS Sheila Orr - President. Crystal Bowyer . Vice President, Carol Neill- Secretary, Barbara Bain - Treasurer. Carole Macanuel- Re- I "porter. CARD 0!“ THANKS CUNNINGHAM â€" We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the acts of kind- ness, messages of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings received from our kind friends and neigh- bours during our bereavement in the loss of our beloved husband 'and father. We especially thank the Rev. A. F. Binnington; the manager and staff of Master Feed Farms; and the Toronto E1- LEUSCHNER â€" In loving mem- ory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away October 26, 1958. A silent thought, a secret tear, Keeps her memory ever dear. Time takes away the edge of grief But memory turns back every leaf. . --Ever remembered by son Walter and family. clw17 BLOOM â€" Doctor and Mrs. Leon Bloom are happy to announce the birth of their 9 1b. son, a brother for Martin, on October 16. 1959, at Branson Hospital. c1w17 BENTLEY â€"â€" In loving memory of John Henry Bentley, who passed away, October 21, 1958. God knew that he was suffering That the hills were hard to climb, So He closed his weary eyelids And whispered, “Peace be thine." â€"- Lovfngly ' remembered by Mother, sisters Mary. Olive, Ber- nice. clwl'? SMITH, Carson E. -- In loving memory of Carson E. Smith, who passed away October 19, 1957. -â€" Ever remembered by daugh- ter Mona, also David, Sharon, Verne and Kathleen. I *1w17 TOPPER‘S FARM BLOW â€" Allan and Margaret of Langstafi (nee Aubry of Blind River) are happy to an- nounce the birth of a daughter, 7% lbs. at Branson Hospital on October 15, 1959. A sister for Shelley Ann. Both well. clwl'l In memoriam Mrs. William’s group is going to visit the Villa Nursing Home, and see Doreen Tohn. This group is also planning to go bowling later on this month. Mrs. MacDonald's group is mak- ing embrofiqed aprpns. Fun was had by all last Satur- day, October 17 when the 4th and 5th Guide Packs of Richmond Hill went on an all day hike. Threatened with rain and snow didn’t dampen the Guides spirit. They enjoyed a hike through beautiful woods and cooked their meals over camp fires. Night fall found tired but happy Guides homeward bound after a very happy get together. Thanks to all Guides and Leaders. Mrs. Widdingham’s group has just finished their Bible Study and will also begin to make em- broidered aprons. The meeting closed with taps. With regards to the bake sale hell last week, the girls made al- - After the elections, we were dismissed to our groups. Group Activities Doi'is Sanderson’s group are doing a project to help them to learn about C. G. I. T. Take your pick â€" large or small â€" reasonably priced. Quality MacIntoshes, Blen- heims, Baxters. Cortlands, Greenings, etc. â€" and â€" Topper’s famous CIDER now available. most $75. CARD 0!" THANKS The meeting opened with the Prayer, the Purpose, and the C. G. I. T. Hymn. This was follow- ed by the elections. The result was as follows: To our many friends and neigh- bours, our sincere thanks for flowers, cards, and good wishes, during Mrs. Houlihan's recent stay in hospital. Special thanks to the Basil Paxtons, the Stan Mor- iaritys, the Gill Williams, and the Phil Mocks. Fergus and Rita Houlihan. c1w17 mmmuumumumunuummumnumumuuuulmmuummu“n C GIT Doings evator Co. Guide Notes Richmond Hill United Church HALLOWE‘EN PUMPKINS Yonge St., just north of Richmond Hill APPLES THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Octob'er 22, 1959 Mrs. Cunningham, Robert and Nancy c1w17 atuWWW“nunmummmnmmnuun\1mu\\\\m\m\u\\u\\\\\mmu““mun“\\\u\m\m\u\uumu\unmmmum3 ‘MMNWW‘ Beige and Black â€" $12.95 SWEATERS â€" Fisherman, White and Louden Green $10.95 IVY SHAG $8.95 ' Scarves and Woollen Collars ‘ CAR COATS $19.95 to $29.95 ' f.mummm““mum“!mn\\\\\\\\\mummun““numummmnuumi\\u\lumuumnmmu“mu“muumfimummmmmmm \mnuummuuuuummmumm WVV.V.V.NVNVVV. Vow. .wa,w_w.v.vv,~ Thursday, October 29th 5.00 TO 8.00 PM. 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