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IOI' stmas 1‘1 h C The Sunday School pupils and teachers are planning their Christmas concert for Tuesday, December 22 at 8 pm. Of course there will be a gift laden tree and that jolly old fellow from the North Pole has promised to be on hand. We are .very pleased to re- gort that Mrs. Hugh O'Brien is ‘ome from hospital and pro- gressing nicely after her oper- ation. Mrs. Kerr is also home and feeling much better. The Hi C Fellowship Group and choir of Teston are busy practicing for the Candlelight Carol Service which they have been presenting for the past three years. This is a beautiful and inspirational service that c .1pl.asizes the true meaning of Christmas. Friends and neigh- bours are invited to join in this celebration Sunday, Decem- ber 20 at I[.30 p.m. White Gift Services will be held at Teston Sunday, Decem- ber 20 at 11.15 am. The gifts received at this service are sent to the Fred Victor Mission in downtown Toronto. mamas Teston News Phone ALplne 7-8900 Correspondent: Mlu Jon: Pelletler “King City, Oak Ridges “The Liberal" is always pleased to publish items of inter- est regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges-Lake - Wilcox and King City districts. Our news correspondent ‘ in King City is Mrs. William J. Houston, telephone TEmple 3-5457; and in Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox. Mn. Elisabeth Orton, Aubrey Ave., phone PR. 3-5610. “WW éfifléfléfléfiéfl W031}? 1, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, December 17, 1959 A police car with flashing red roof light cleared the route and Parade Marshall Ralph Loney led the parade from Clearview Gardens, north along Keele St. then east along King. Part of the procession returned along King and most of the floats went on to the park after a round Most of the participants in the parade braved an hour of the worst weather yet the an- nual celebration has known, but their discomfort was not evident and smiles of the high-stepping thinly-clad drum majorettes could not have been more daz- zling. The lovable old gentleman did not disappoint his 1,200 specta- tors lining downtown streets. He showed up anyway with his Stan Roots' float and afterward he interviewed nearly 800 chil- dren in the “ark Pavilion. The show went on â€" that is. King City's annual Santa Parade, in spite of freezing rain that grgmdgd Santa’s heliqopter. Rain And Ice Ground Santa's Helicopter On Visit To King Clowns were sprinkled t} ugh the parade and a color- ful touch was the band of Un-i- ted Church C. G. I. T. girls ar- Rev. Martin Jenkinson, Mr. Donald Findlay and Mr. Ronald Bolton judged the floats and Mrs. Laura Rolling and Mrs. William Houston, the costumes: 9. Clearview Gard'ens’ ultra-mod- ern silver rocket and little gree space men won a $5 prize as second best float and the $5 first prize for costumes. Miss Nvadine Derrick came second and was awarded $3 for her perky costume showing her wrapped as a Christmas box. A _ Heritage Park residents’ entry, won '4 first prize of $10 in the floats’ competition. for its sleigh full of children being pulled by a big brown character labelled, “Bruce, Our Pet Mouldy Moose._" trip through Valentine Acres. Mr. Warren McKendry from Heritage Park and Mr. Al Smith of Valentine Acres were assis- tant Marshalls. Sprinkletf with Scouts and Cubs in uni- form beside tents and smoking log fires. Even the washing on the line was included. Decorated trucks were enter- ed by Leslie Motors, White Rose, Kingholm Builders, Humberside Cleaners, King City Garage and King Home Appliances. Firemen in uniform escorted the bright red fire truck. ‘ Karen Bice and Carolyn H015 man marched along as two Dutch girls in blue and white outfits. _ W m. mfiwmmn‘meir malte- up ’by Mr. and Mrs. Loney-R’on- ald McDonald, Edward Millard, David Cambden, Kenneth De- Carle, P-aul Cheetham and Brian Pe'ter. Keith Cambden, Robert Wal- ker, Don Hutchinson, Ralph Loney and John Dew helped Sanba distribute bags of oranges, candies, potato chips and pea- nuts. Lake Marie and King Ath- letic Association supplied San- ta's platform and use of park facilities. Hot chocolate sold at The first group of five major- ettes, dressed in white satin with red and blue neck trim, were from the First Richmond Hill Dancing Majorette Corps. Similar entrics were those of King Women’s Institute and Per- ry’s Pharmacy, showing living- rooms and stockings hanging in readiness over A fire-places. The cow in her siaall was ap- propriate f0]; Glenville Dairies. Twp floats show_ed_rcgmpr scenes Two other dated vehicles made their appearance. Jack Walkington provided the motor- drawn buggy and the Lions’ Club was responsible for the t1p~ ping car that enlivened the pro- cession. There was plenty of music, with the lively offerings of Au- rora and District High School Band and hilarious hl-jinks of Aurora’s Clown Band. George’s well-drilling had an ingenius Jack and Jill scene with an old-fashioned pump at the top of the hill. Red and White store sponsored the Old King Cole tableau with the three bears and a nabbid; dancing. Keith Cambden had a smart record bar to welcome young people to the Teen Town and he sponsored the old-fashioned touring ear bearing four pas- sengers. Harry Noakes float showed "Three Men in a Tub" «and Har- ry McBride's replica fountain appeared, graced by his daugh- ter Mary, as the lovely mermaid wlhh long blond tresses. rayed with dozens of balloons. éuvboohh by Ring City C. G. I. helped warm Athg crowg. sly-r-“ .. .._... In spite of the unfavourable elements that almost meant can- celling the parade, King City Business Men’s Association was pleased with the turn-out and community response for their fourth annual venrture. Due to the inclement weather â€" perhaps the worst day of the entire winter, the Christmas ba- zaar for the ladies of the Legion was not a complete sell out. It has been decided that some items remaining will be sold on Tues- day nights at the bingo. Please come 'and look around even if you do not play bingo. A booth will be set up at the new ball on Saturday, December 19. Brethren in Christ Church held a white gift Sunday this past week end and many articles of clothing, food and cash were brought to the morning service for delivery to the Scott Mission in downtown Toronto. This coming Sunday, De- cember 20, the young folk of the Sunday School will present their Christmas program at 10.30 am. All parents are cordially in- vited to attend and watch the children and join in the singing : of carols led by the beautful sing- ling voice of Miss Freda Hender- 5011 The forward Sewing Circle of the Brethren in Christ Church had their Christmas party last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Ralph Empringham. Gormley. Gifts were exchanged and a tasty lunch was enjoyed. Officers for the coming year are: President. Mrs. R. Empringham for a second term; vice-president, Mrs. J. Tur- iff; social and devotions, Mrs. E. ,Cook: secretarereasurer, Mrs. W. Hudson. The church is also holding a Sunday School teachers’ course, commencing January 4. at the church. The series runs for three months and the lecturer will be Mr. J. Steckley of Gormlejh At St. Mark’s (Anglican) Chapel Oak Ridges, Christmas Week Ser- vices will include a service of Morning Prayer on Sunday next, December 20, at which the Prin- cipal of The Toronto Bible Coll- ege, The Rev. E. L. immonds, will preach; and on Christmas Dw a service of Ho Commun- ion at 9.30 am. SCARBORO : The His iety plans to establis in Bendale, site of th boro settlement. Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox Socials brical Soc- a museum first Scar- After visitors had lunch, at decorated tables. the children joined in games led by Mrs. Nor- man Etheridge and Mrs. Ohand- ler. They Were given bags of oranges, potato chips and treats. Mrs. George Forester, Mrs. vAnfilslw.‘Uli-' mittee. Laskay W. M. Si. Ei-ghvt children in Laskay com- munity and their mothers had a Christmas party in the Insti- tute Hall, sponsored by Laskay Mrs. Donald Dixon entertain- ed at an after-school party to celebrate son David’s seventh birthday. Enjoying games and refreshments with David were John Heaslip, Walter Graham, John Gilbert, John Houston and Reid Lawson. A doctor and nurses are in at- tendance every third Tuesday afternoon, from 1:30 to 3 pm. at King Memorial Library to ad- minister inocula-tion-s, booster shots, vaccinations and polio needles to babies and pre- school children. Birthdays Joan Pawllw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pawliw of Clear- view Heights and Leslie Head, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Head, had their tenth birthdays and Linda Clegg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clegg, turned 11. Community Party W. I. Party Two dozen members of King City Women’s Institute enjoyed their annual Christmas program in a Yule setting at the King St. home of Mrs. Harold Ratcliff. Newcomers to ’che village are reminded by the Women’s In- stitute of their child health Centre operating every month in conjunction with York County Health Unit. Mrs. Ronald Bolton had a double birthday party in honor of John, aged 4, and Stephen, who will be two this Saturday. To mark Louise Gilchrist's third birthday, Mrs. Ian Gilchrist invited her little friends, Doug- las and Jimmy Cooke, John and Stephen Bolton, Sharon Fox, Patsy Renninson, and Stephen Wemyss. Members started the packing of six Christmas hampers for shut-ins in the village. Mrs. War- ren McKend'ry *and Mrs. Vic Doner convened the meeting. Mrs. McKendry speaking on the motto by Coleridge, “A mother is a mother still; the holiest thing alive.” As the roll was called, members presented their own gifts. Mrs. Arnold Peter sang two selections and Miss Doris Patton read the Christ- mas story from St. Luke. Sandwiches. pickles and cel- ery, coffee and hot mince tarts were the concluding refresh- ments. Health Centre Sparkling ornaments on the drapes and burning logs in the fire-place provided a festive at- mosphere for carol singing by candlelight and the exchange of gifts. § Free Push Button Radio With every car i purchased before December 31, 1959 DOWN PAYMENT - YOUR CAR 1:33:35; VW: 7M; S. catered for WHY PAY MORE ! ! This price INCLUDES these accessories “CLIMATIZER” Gas Air conditioner heater Oil filter (even heat both from & rear) $86.00 _ Service and ngal kit 12,000 mile warranty $35.00 Llcence Total amount of accessories $156.75 STUDEBAKER LARK; - COMPLETE 5; Christmas . Special King City Notes FOR A FULL SIZE FAMILY CAR 'I'HE This year a school concert is 110'; being held, but Monday the pupils will have their Christmas party. Shower The First King Scout Troop “has erected a modern little plas- tic and frame shelter beside their annual sale of Christmas trees. They have a splendid selection of Scotch pines be- tween the bank and bakery. Election Staffs At “open house" at Strange School yesterday, marking offic- ial opening of the new two- roomed school, members of Las- kay Women’s Institute were in charge of catering. “.ev. Martin Jenkins officiated at the christening in Laskay Church of Glenn Donald Barker, five-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barker. Sale of Trees Returning officer for the vi!- lage election, Mr. Herbert Ross had an all-woman staff at the Masonic Hall, comprised of De- puty Returning Officers Mrs. A. E. Kelley and Mrs. George Bennett, assisted by Poll Clerks Mrs. Frank Armstrong and Mrs. George Cruickshank. v7 About 65 children from Will- iam St., Dew St. and King Bou- levard and Legion members' families are expected to attend the party in the Dew St. club- house this Saturday afternoon. A Dew St. resident, Mr. Angus I‘naser is working with I: Legion committee to provide entertain- ment and treats. At Open House 37 men attending the dinner meeting at Laskmy Church of Stewards and Sessions of the three United Churches, King City, Laskay and Teston. Ham, scalloped potatoes and an as- sortment of home-baked ples were on the menu. W. A. Officers Mr. Ross also acted as clerk, as did William Barker, for King City Polling Divisions in King T 'Amship elections, the deputy Returning Officers being Mr. A. J. Gordon and Mr. Jack Walk- ington. Community Party City. "onvenors were named: Mrs. Donald McCallum. welcome; Mrs. William Willoughby, social; Miss Jessie Gellatly. pianist. assisted by Mrs. Fred Gray; Mrs. Ted Siverns, press; Mrs. John Phil- lips, sewing; Mrs. Laura Rolling and Mrs. Willi-am Wllloughby, auditors. Christening Mrs. Eric Cooke of Clem-view TY FCS‘NXS "w? 4:; "< :‘n'mvmv: er in honor of Mrs. John Jams and Mrs. J-ack Roffey of King eel $4.00 $9.00 $17.75 $5.00 The festival of Christmas will be celebrated at St. John's Anglican Church, Oak Ridges on Sunday next, December 20th. The preacher at ‘ahe 11 can. service will be the Rev. S. L. Simmonds, Principal of the To- ronto Bible College. St Johnk Oak Ridges In the evening there will be a Candlelight and Carol Service at 7 p.m. Members of the Teenage Bible Class will take part and read the seven short lessons. On Christmas Day there will be a celebration of the Hoky Communion at 11 am. Notice is hereby given that local by-laws provide that all occupants or owners of business and residential property in the Town of Richmond Hill must clear the sidewalk in front of their property of snow after every snow storm. Christmas At A penalty is provided for failure to comply with the provisions of the by-law, and the Town may order the necessary snow shovelling done and charge cost of same in the taxes on the property. The co-operation of all cit- izens is asked in promptly at. tending to the necessary du- ty of snow shovellingr and thereby make our sidewalks safer and more serviceable. of your co-operation. Christmas Trees . . . ... $1.79 Mackintosh Apples . . . . . No. 1 . . . . $2.65 bushel Bananas . . . . . . . . 10c lb. Oven Mitts Combs . . . . . . . Seamless Mesh Seamless Mesh Nylon Stockings . . . . . . . . 99c Scatter Rugs . .. . $1-88 Air Foam Pillows . $1.79 Table Cloths, Reversible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88c Dish Cloths . . . . 2 for 19c Sponges . . . . . . . . 2 for 9c Ironing Board Cover and No. '1 Highway (V5 mile west of Keele) Pad V Set . . . . . . . $1.79 Hassock Stools Air ALL THESE BARGAINS AND MORE AT SNOW Shovelling BREAD iV’U I IVE Thank you in anticipation Open 7 Days Per Week AV. 5 - 3933 Foam . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 R. Lynett, Clerk Specializing in Purebred Cattle, Farm Stock, Furniture and Implements We personalb handle all sale bills and fadvertiAslng. Phéne Gdrmley 5311 Gormley, Ont. K. W. Tomlin, VAUGHAN PLAZA ALVIN S. FARMER FRESH DAILY SLICED Mayor ALSO for YORK AND ONTARIO COUNTIES 36 YEARS EXPERIENCE Licensed Auctioneer PER LOAF .. 39c Will be received for a 1960 Canadian Made Six Cylinder. Two Door Automobile, up to December 31 1959. 1957 he Door Chevrolet. 37,000 miles. to be traded in. The lowest or any tender not necessab ily accepted. Cleaners & Dyers OAK RIDGES (Yong. St.) Proprietors: Art & Dot Jenninn Phone: PR. 3-5392 Free Pick-Up 8: Delivery CIA Miss Betty C. Graham, Executive Director. Chllgfeq’s _Aid Society at York County, 66 Bayview Ave.. Newmarket, Ont. Christmaslime brings extra fire hazardsl T'ENDERS Remember lo lake oxm precautions; Best wishes for a happy accident-fro. holiduyl OF?“ IN DELEVILLE. m HAMILTON, lONDON,O‘ITA'A, OWEN SOUND, PORT AIM SAINIA, SAUL? S‘ll. MAIII. “ONTO A!” m Full Laundry Service Charlie bought A Chrisfmas in. That was dry As if could be! He didn’lI pu! The trunk in wuhrâ€" He didn’t even Know he oughl 'crl He didn’t check The lights before He sfrung fhem round The freeâ€"the door! On Christmas Eve,‘ While smoking, ha 59! fire {a the Chrisimas free! He burned if And his residence; And lost his chanco For Christmas prosanh a; 'Cavso Sanfa couldn't End his {rip- Fire had mined His landing drip! CD-OPERATORS INSURANCE ASSOCIATION