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The Liberal, 17 Dec 1959, p. 6

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On Wednesday evening a but- It': supper was enjoyed by mem- bers of the staff of the Richmond Hill branch of the Royal Bank of Canada, at the home of the Manager and his wife. Mr. and Mrs._W. C. Sleeman, 147 Wood Lane. At the Communion Service in the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. four new silver communion plates “re dedicated, and than used for the first time. Two were guts {rpm the WA. and the other two from the Young People's Society. Mr. and Mrs. J. Symington’. of Birthday wishes go to Grace Ken-ybrook Drive, returned on ’)gllvle of 361 Browndale Cresc.. for Sunday. December 13. Grace Tuesday from a.week’s business' arrived home from hospital on trip to New York. ' ‘ ‘ ‘ Sunday and 15 nukan a fine re. At Richmond Hill Presbyterian covery. At Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning. Brian Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. R W Con-ea, Richmond Hill, re- ceived the Sacrament of Baptism. and was presented with a New Testament from’ the Sunday School, A Carol Service will be pres- ented by the choir and the Young People's Society It 7 pm. in the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ray Bennett. direc- tor of young people's work, is in charge and the service will in- clude carols by the Junior Choir end the Junior) Sunday School. At St. Mary's Anglican Church et four o'clock next Sunday. De- cember 20th, the Young People will hold a Twilight Carol Ser- vice, conducting the entire ser- vice themselves. This has become an annual event and all young people In invited to attend. Next Sunday evening. Decem- ber 20, at 7 o'clock, the Annual Candlelight Carol Service will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church. The Junior and Senior Choirs, under the direction of yin Dorothx_3i.;mstmng, A.R.C. '12. R.M.T., will be singing tradi- uonal Christmas music and the congregation can join in the old- ume Carols. The Nine Lessons of Christmas will be read by a boy chm-inter; laymen and Clergy. "'Men Only" nights at War- wick House on Monday and Tues- day of this week, was a terrific boon to many harassed husbands and boy friends in the hill. With everyone taking advantage of the «mover being full of coffe - which certainly makes shopping very pleasant - and Kay and Warwick on hand to offer sug- gestions and advice, many apâ€" V Relative male Ihoppers heart- fiy endorse this idea for mother 6 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontafio,1‘hursday, December 17, 1959 Have You Finished Your Christmas Shopping? If not may we make a few suggestions: ' AV 5-4741 '4 levendale Rd Richmond Heights Plaza Housecoats Kayser Lingerie ' Imported Leather Purses Shag Sweaters Slim J ims Skirts Swiss Embroidered Blouses Liberty of London Blouses Susan Van Heusen Shirts Suburban Tites Hankies WW 5404446 “For Wom'en Who Deoeru The Beat fan 8‘ Warwicé gut! Editor Margot Crack The annual Christmas concert of the Presbyterian Senior Sun- day School waa held Monday evening. A party for the Junior Sunday School is planned for Saturday afternoon at 2.30 pm. White gifts of canned goods for a needy local family will be re- ( tied at 1 joint Sunday School service on Sunday morning at Following the Curtain Club pro- duction of the pantomime “Cin- derella” at Wrixon Hall last Fri. day night, a Christmas party was held at the home of the P esident Cicely ‘Thomson. In the ba ement. attractivew qecorjated for the tea- ulaLUuLcyu u..- urr_-", quiet relaxation, A turkey buffet supper was served. very ably con- vened by Kay Wallace. assisted by Suzanne Sweeny, Joy Madden end Margaret Bergig. ‘ ‘ luék! service ( 10:45 am. (nu m.“ch “manâ€"n- _ _- tlve season. dancing was ehjoyed. while In. the living room members discoursed and apprpclgtegl some Lum-‘ nun“ nuvu.-- -- ___‘ mm. Friday morning on the Bay- vlew Shopping Plaza when he will land in the helicopter, the “North Pole Whirlybird", right in front or the “Red 8: White" Supermarket. From then on. dur- ing the days and evenings be- fore Christmas, the‘genial Santa will be amblini in and around the store diatri uting aim and good will. Don't forget it is Christmas Gift Night at the Lion's Bingo this Monday. Starting time 8 pm. Jackpot $800. well worth a trip to the Lion’s Hail to try your "Santa" - the genial white- whlskered old gent â€" is due to make another of h_ls visitsflat 10.30 A, n-.. On December 14th at 7 pm. in Wrixon Hall the Glrls' Aux- iliary met for their annual Ciu‘istm-u Party. It commenced with a dessert served by Jane [181‘ UUIulllluuyv- ._..__ brought a child's gift for the Diocesan Dorcas Department. These gifts will be distributed among poorer families in the Diocese. From the Club funds Christmas presents were pur- chased to be given to a needy family within our own parish. These gifts along with the ones for the Dorcas Department were wrapped later in the evening. The party was brought to a close by the singing of Christmas Car- ols with Jolene doodle: playing the piano The Couples Club of the Pres- byterian Church held their Christmas Banquet at the Town Inn last Saturday evening. A Christmas tree and the tables All gaily decorated in true festive style added to the occasion, and following a delicious turkey din- ner. the party all sang carols. A short business meeting was then held, followed by an exchange of guts. Dancing and the playing of cards completed the even‘ lng's entertainment. hAAA. A cordial welcome awaits those boys who wish to join up with the Police Boys’ Band of Richmond Hill, when this group meets to. night, Thursday. December 17, at Crosby Heights Public School. In- struments and instruction are provided. Richmond Hill's Majorettes, not only provided entertainment, color. and glamour when they marched in King City's annual “Santa Parade" on Saturday last, but they received considerable applause and thanks from resi- dents and onlookers of the King City area. for their fortitude in braving the_ elgments. Despite the freezing rain that grounded Santa's helicopter, the brave girls evidently figured that “the show must go on", and hid their discomfort by smiles as. they high-stepped along to feature the parade. M Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church last Friday evenlx_13_n_ Pu: Communion service was held and' the following adherents were wel- comed into the fellowship of the church. By Profession of Faith: Misses Sandra Pollard, Sandra Phillips. Sandy Young. Mary Sanderson. Mr. and Mrs. L. 3. Walker, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hill. By certificate from other churches: Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Ad- amson. St. Andrew’s. church, Barrie; Mrs. J. Moorley. Wood- bridge United Church; Mrs. Bruce Giles, Willowdale Presby- terian Church and Mrs. W. Garthwalte. Highland St. Baptist Church. Kitchener. r A social hour followed in the church hall when the new mem- bers were entertained by the W. A. who served refreshments. On Friday evening a group of girls from hospital approved homes in Newmarket and Corm- ley attended a performance of the pantomime "Cinderella" given by members of the Curtain Club. at the Wrixon Hall. The party was under the supervision of White Cross volunteers. Mrs. Barbara Townshend-Carter, Mrs. Victor Zuek. Mra. Clare Uratein. Mrs. Peggy Locke and Mn. Clare Moore. Alter the show, the party gathered at the home of Mrs. Marie Bustin. 320 Mill Street, where coffee was ser- ved by Mrs. Mar: Boylan. before the drive back to Newmuket. Richmond Hill Kinettes held their final meeting of 1959 on Wednesday. December 9th at theJ Yangtze Pagoda. Guest speaker was Mrs. Ruth Banks who gave «a very interesting demonstration of gift wrapping. The March of Dimes canvass which will again be sponsored by the Kinettes will be on Monday evening. Feb- ruary ist. Mrs. Shirley Hicks was presented with a silver Kin- ette baby spoon for her new baby daughter. The Kinettea then returned to the home at Mrs. Jackie Bellamy for their annual Christmas Party and drawing of the winning ticket on a Bride Doll with wardrobe which was won by Mrs. Ransom of 31 Yonge St. Richmond Hill. The tunnel Christmu party 1hr the Kinette children was held at the MacKillop School on Wednesday, December 2. A good time was had by the child- ren and their parents, the clim- nx of the evening being the Ar- rlval of Santa Claus with a gift for each child. Clarke's Pharmacy ‘For Complete Drug Service' What a wonderful blow. in. . . . tho [1ft 0' good hedth! If you luv. it . . . guard it zoolouoly. If you dou’t but it; «malt your phnkhn. Should your flock" pro- ocribo, brin‘ tho pro- ocdption to 3...!» manta compounding. Phone TU. 4-1201 Richmond Hill Casting for the Curtain Club festival entry the “Chalk Gar- den" has now been announced. Heading the cast are Elisabeth Jackson, Mary Monks. eggy Harris, Lee Stewart, Bob rqu- hart and Stephen Appleby with Beth Jones, Margaret Bergin and Margot Crack in supporting roles. Several organizations have expressed an interest in taking blocks of seats or “theatre ni hts” to support Richmond Hi 1’; entry into the Dominion Drama jl'estival. This year's fes- tival director is Richard Barrett, who is a director with CBC. T.V. Last year's entry Cleram- bard" won tap honours at the Central Ontario Dram-a Festival held in Toronto last February. The Monday afternoon bowling‘ league held their annual turkey bowl at the A.B.C. Bowling Acad- emy thin week. The winners of the turkeys" and chickens were. Bridget Crampton, Marge Par- tlngton, Pauline Price, Margot Crack, no: Anderson and Rene Parker. A lucky draw was held and prizes were also awarded for low and high scores of each alley. The prizes were augmented this year by the kind donation of eight boxes of,chocoiates from the Bowling Academy. A delic- ious tea was served by the wife of the proprietor. Pauline Price, and o lovely plant was presented to her by Bea Rice. on behalf of the lea e. for her co-operation and hep during the last three months. Richmond Hill residents and pupils at McConaghy School probably noticed a familiar face on the cover of one of the week- end magazines. It belonged to Liseiott Ostergaar , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. . Ostergaard. Yonge St. She was one of the candle bearing attendants dur- ing the old Scandinavian tradi- tion of honouring the Queen of Light. According to the old cal- endar. December 13th was the longest night of the year. and the appearance of the Queen of‘ Light in early December meant the return at light to a dark country. The Queen’s crown of lighted «Min and' her candle bearing attendants also Iymbol- ized the spiritual -light of the Christmas reason. Liselott is in Grade 8 at the McConaghy School. and with her family are members of the Scandinavian Canadian Club in Toronto. Kindergarten and Primary Choirs will be singing Christmas carols and the junior section will will present the “Spirit of Christ- mas”. After the singing of three numbers by the Junior Choir, the Senior section of the school will enact “The Night Before Christmas". At the close of the meeting, coffee and refreshments will be served. The whole pro- gramme is being presented by the school and the Beverley Acres Home and School Associa- tion are indebted to the members at the teaching me who have extended much time and effort in the preparation of this month's programme. The December meeting of the Beverley Acres home and School As=ociation is to be held tonight at 8.30 pm. in the school audi- torium. A special music festival has been planned, with the whole whooi, from kindergarten to Grade 8 participating. Congratulations to Judith Book. a pupil at MacKillop Pub- lic School, who won first prize in I Consernflon Poster Contest hold at the Can-dim Nation-l Ex- hlbmon. Judith who live: on Oxford and Bethurlt Street was presented with [cheque for $50 at I special easemny at MacKillop School on Tuesday. December 8th. Present- ing the cheque was Mr. Whalen, who represented the Ontario De- pertment of Lands and Fox-exit. During the Canadian National Exhibition. Judith took part in a contest where children prepared poster! on any upcct of conser- ntion. Her interest Ind pencver. once ere vividly displayed by the fact that she entered five posters in the contest for children in the 12-14 yeer old class. The winninl poster depicted a lone bird curring his little tote bu. md loklng for I place to nest, and the caption, "WITHOUT A TREE IT'S TOUGH - PRE- VENT FOREST FIRES”. EICKMOND HILL December will be a really gay month for our Richmond Hill Teen-Townen. ' Next Saturday night will be “Christmas Capers" with special decorations. holidw music and of course presents for ell the lucky ones. Everyone will wear red and will be watching carefully fox-"the mistletoe. Our New Years Eve party has always been pretty special but this year we are out to set a re- cord. “Mu-di Gus" is the theme and there will he favors, refresh- ments noisemakers, streamers and all that 1m. Grant Cairn: orchestra will play from 9 pm. until 1 mm. and that means mus- ic man! This in an excellent op- portunity for all cf our former members to come back for a grand old reunion and a limited number of tickets at $2.00 a couple wil be available at the door for members. former mem- bers and sponsored guests. If you want to be sure of your tic- ket, call TU. 4-1747 or any member at the executive. Don’t Teen Town HICKS â€"- Dalton and Shirley are happy to announce the arrival of a baby sister for Kathye on November 20. 1959 (Kelly) at Women's College Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jordan, (nee Woodworth) are happy to announce the birth of Scott Ray- mond, December 15 at Branson Hospital, a brother for Douglas. c1w25 SEATH -- Mr. and Mrs Charles Senth are happy to announce the birth of their daughter on December 14, 1959, at Toronto General Hospital. c1w25 STEVENSON â€" Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevenson (nee Barbara Elson) are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Lynne Ann on Wednesday, De- cember 9. 1959 at the Wellesley Hospital Toronto. c1w25 CAMPBELL, Roderick â€" At his home, 168 Briar Hill Ave., Tor- onto, on Wednesday, December 9. 1959, Roderick Campbell, be- loved husband of the late Mary Isabella Mc Iver, fathbr of Mrs. D. W. Macdon‘ald (Mary) Mrs. ‘ Cameron Finlayson (Ruth) and ‘ William Campbell of Richmond Hill, brother of Mrs. Ewen Fraser of Toronto. Interment Mount Pleasant cemetery. CIRCUS Annie Maria -- At her home, 24 Spruce Ave., Richvale, Thursday, December 10, 1959, Annie Marie‘ Monk, widow of Ernest Circus, dear mother of Ivy. Kathleen, Mrs. W. Mere- dith (Marjorie) and the late James, loving grandmother of George, David and Stanley. Rested at the Wright and Tay- lor funeral home. Interment in Prospect cemetery. c1w25 PARIS, Walter John (formerly of Richmond Hill) passed away on Wednesday, December 16th HOUSE, Wantford Oliver -â€" Sud- denly at Maple on Wednesday, 'Dec. 9, 1959. Wantford Oliver Rouse, late of Toronto, beloved husband of Ella Culham, dear brother of William and Chris- tina of England. Rested at the Wright and Taylor funeral home. Interment Prospect cem- etery. , c1w25 STOUTENBURGH. Louis G. -â€" At the York County Hospital. Newmarket, Wednesday. De- cember 9, 1959, Louis G. Stout- enburgh of Victoria Square, husband of the late Elizabeth Watson. in his 87th year. Rest- ed 'qt the »Wright and Taylor funeral home. Interment in Victoria Square cemetery. TRIBBLING -â€" Darlene Joan, born to Douglas and Joan, De- cember 8th. 1959 at Scarbor- ough General Hospital. Baby passed away shortly after birth. c1w25 ALLEN â€" In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle. Eric. . who passed away December 16, 1957. , We often think of bygone days, When we were all together. The family chain is broken now, But memories will live forever. To us. he has not gone away. Nor has he travelled far, Just entered God’s eternal home And left the gate ajart In fiflzmuriams . - Ever refinembéned by Flor- ence, gibs, Carl and Carolyn. l'1w25 ALLEN â€"- In loving memory of I dear son, Eric. who passed away December 16, 1957. He is gone, but not forgotten. And. as dawns another year. In our lonely hours of thinking. Thoughts of him are always near. Days of sadness still come o'er us, Friends may think the wound is healed, But they little know the sorrow That lies within the heart con- cealed. -- Lovingly remembered by Mom and Dad. c1w25 HORWOOD â€"- In loving memory of Robert Horwood, who pass- ed away December 18. 1957. Till memory fades and life do- parts. You live forever in our beam. MANLEY â€"- In loving memory of Ivy Manley, who passed away December 23, 1957. In our hearts your memory ltn. 881's. Always tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear mother. That we do not think of you. r â€" Lovingly remembered by wife and family. *1w25 " .’â€"' Sadly missed and lbvingly remembered by daughter Freda son Douglas. and brother Fred. clw25 CARD 0!" THANKS Mrs. Flo Taylor wishes to say a big thank you to all who helped in any way during her recent stay in hospital. A special thanks to Hilda and Kent, Dr. Bemardi for his untlrlng efiorts, the Rev. Newton-Smith, an?! kind friends of St. Gabriel Church. *1w25 We would like to thank all the triends, relatives and neighbors who helped to make mother's 95th birthday such a pleasant af- ternoon. The lovely flowers added so much to the occasion, as well as the many gifts, pretty cards and kind congratulations. Again CARD 0F THANKS we say thank ion to everyone so much. at the Hospital of the Good Shepherd, Edmonton. Survived by Ralph. Richmond Hill; Miss Eileen Paris, Malton. England; Mrs. W. S. Battersby (Olive) Lindsay, Ontario; Geoffrey. Winnipeg: Mrs. L. Gale (Grace), Edmonton; Mrs. A. Buck (Elsie), Calgary. @eatbs Maude Avery and Gladys Maginn “W25 c1w25 c1w26 e1w25 DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED Book Now RED “PARDNER” $3.25 MEN’S AMBASSADOR BLACK, RED $4.98 FOR The Old Country with your Overseas Travel Service S. G. Gurney, Agent FOR THE KIDDIES A G I F 1' THAT IS ALWAYS WELCOME Richmond Hill TU. 4-2152 OPP. 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