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£0 : THE LIBERAL, Richfiefl Hill; Ontario, Thursday, December 24, 1959 Church News At Curville United Church on Sunday December 20 was the Christmas barvice, also White Gift Sunday and the Sunday School had their Chnstmas get- toge‘hex; Rev. HLgh MacDonald was in charge of the service. and Carr- ville Choir sang "Joy to the World” and "The Sky Still re- members." Mr. MacDonald told the child- ren a very nice Christmas Story before they left the church to hear the Christmas Story and sing carols in Sunday school. Mr. MacDonald announced that a very generous cheque had been received by Carrville Uni- ted Church from the Wark fam- ily in Memory of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Wark who lived in Carrville many years and are now resting in God's green acres beside the church. When the teachers and child- ren went out for Sunday School they presented their White Gifts at the front of Church and then went on down to the hall for their Christmas party. Mrs. L., Kirk read the Christmas Story and Beverley Bushell play- ed the piano for the Christmas Carol singing. Then that jolly fellow in the red suit, Santa Claus arrived and presented the books to the children from the Sunday School, and gifts from the teachers and their bag of Christmas treat, bringing a pleas- ant get-together to a close. Carrville Choir farts; “ .1 v l;w..-v v"-.- _, . Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bushell and Jim and Beverley Bushell enter- tained the members of the Carr- ville Choir and the former or- ganist and choir leader, Mrs. J. A. Baker at a very pleasant ev- ening playing games, and then Barbara McLaren played the part of Santa and gave out the gifts to each present. Mr. and Mrs. Bushell then served tasty refreshments, bringing a very ‘pleasant evening to a close. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Middleton had a nleasant visit and brunch - Mr. hnd Mrs. Bert Middleton had a pleasant visit and brunch on Saturday noon with Mr. and Mrs. E. Bone. CORRESPONDENT: MRS. BERT MIDDLETON Telephone AL. 7-8920 CARRVILLE NEWS We are sorry to hear that Dr. Brock Walker is confined to bed. his many Can-ville friends hope he obeys his doctors orders and will soon be up and around again “5...... We are pleased to report that Mr. Fred Muirhead is home from Branson Hospital, his many friends will be pleased to hear this and hope he improves and grows stronger each day. Little Miss Robin Kirk, daugh! ter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman of Islington is having a holiday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Kirk. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kirk and son Mark Kirk spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs. Kirk's .parents Mr. and Mrs. Bowes of Minden. Mr. Bowes fractured his leg in two places awhile ago and we were pleased to hear from Mrs. Kirk of his favourable pro- gress and hope it continues for him. "- A. Your Correspondent neglected to say in her write up of the W. A. .neetin-g at Mrs. J. Mc- Ewen’s that Mrs. J. Clement had poured tea during the lunch hour, sorry ladies. Your correspondent wishes all her readers and those who have helped make this column possible a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year all through 1960. Correspondent: David Barbour Henderson Ave. Phone, AV. 5-5205 Dr. R. J. Steele, of Morgan Ave., along with his family sent back Christmas Greetings from Singapore, where they are on a five year tour of mission service. They have stated in their letter that their departure from Canada was a rushed affair, as they learned on December 4. 1958 that they had accodeations by boat from San Francisco for De- cember 18, 1958, and that they accomplished it by the skin of their teeth. Answering an urgent call to attach to an 85 bed hospital whi- ch at that time was staffed by on- ly two doctors, they found they had little time to pack, get off the many bills, dealing with cus- toms and selling the station wa- gon. Each member of the family well loaded down with luggage, caught the 10:00 out of Union Station while it was already on the move, it was but a few more hectic moments before they could relax as Bobby and Char- les boarded'a different car. They mi ed in San Francisco on a Tuesd y morning, hungry for food and facing a two day sailing delay, from Thursday to Saturday. The boat they sailed on was the 500 foot Dutch vessel Won- igiri and they relate having, for the most part, a losing battle with keeping their meals where they belonged. From San Francisco to San Bernardino they encountered an unusual number of severe storms but after this point the elements improved and the dutiful Dr. and his family enjoyed the thrill of watching the flying fish and dolphins playing about in the whter and the surface. They were greeted by. besides the customs, the Mission folks, upon their arrival on January 13, 1959. r _... .u , v,,.1 u; "3313275 tradition, they had lit- tle worries, plenty of time to settle and were entertained during the first week, which they heartily approved of. The family have discovered the great difference in going from a Pontiac station wagon to a Vauxhali Victor which they now own. The letter tells of domesth farm animals occupying the streets with. it would seem, more authority than pedestrians. They report that anyone own- ing valuables must be particular- ily alert as break~ins are rather common, two having taken place at their compound since their arrival. On October 19 they witnessed the famous fire walking, which is a Hindu ritual where those who walk or run, go through a shallow pit of burning coals about 15-20 feet in length. Dr. Steele now tells of several of his medical cases, noting that tetanus is a common ailment a- mong local patients and he re- jorts that peoplenshop around 1orts that people shop nrounu for doctors, here, like a woman does for a hat and too often find their choice too late. Can- cer is quite a problem here also. He states that the heat. flies, mosquitos and humidity are not too bad, least of all, surprising enough, being the files. which are smaller and faster than the Can- adian ones. A “ I _ L-_AI--- auxuu vuca. The Dr. tells of a hopeless battle with ants: it seems that porarily routed and their small- er relatives are even harder to discourage. Ulscum‘asc. In closing, the Steele: feel sorry for us as we enter another winter but they miss the colour of autumn and the many good fruits and vegetables from home. They hope that this letter rea- ches their friends finding them healthy and happy and that all may be found_rea§_y by the Lord. .I-Ewi; 35158: Sincérely your friends, the Steeles, Bob, Ethel, Charles, Bobby and Ruth. The original letter in its en- tirety can be seen at 24 Hender- son Ave.. apply, David Barbour. Birthday greetings are ln or- der for Susan O'Donnell, 3 Ben- derson Ave.. who will be one year old on Wednesday. Dec- ember 23. Members of the Doncaster Bl- b‘e Chapel enjoyed their annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 12. DONCASTER Neighbourhood Notes Warmest greetings to all our‘ readers “It's home for Christ- mas" for John Craig Isabel Hood, John Rodick and Grace Rodick among others. For John and Grace, this will be the first visit here since early autumn when John joined the Navy and was shipped to H. M. C. S. Cornwal- lis and Grace returned to Dry- den to take up her teaching posi- tion there. Ted Cough is con- v'alescing at home now. following a eye operation and repair work {done to cartilage in his knee. In the midst of preparation for the Christmas season, two neighbourhood families have had wedding festivities to prepare for as well. Bill Clark's marriage to Helen Paisley of Stouffville to take place ln Stouffvllle Uni- ted Church on Wednesday even- ing of this week .and Dorothy WWWKKKKERKKWKW EA: Duan's Bashsréhgpé BUTTONVILLE NEWS To all our good’frién'dsfm send our warmest thanklsnf’gr their “patrokgge and good wili. CORRESPONDENT: Mn. l'. 0. LE" // ' ' ' aloéngâ€"wigh our heafiest wisfiéghfgr their happifiss throughpqt the HoliQag §e\ason. 3 Gonnley â€" Phone AXminner 3.6188 VAWANA (1.,J_'._\\. Hood and Don Reesor’s wedding will be In Brown's Corners Unl- ted Church on Saturday, Decem- ber 26th at 5.30 pm. - and don’t forget - that Susan Venus will be a flower girl at a Rich- mond Hill wedding on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Strike. new neighbours who recently moved into the house formerly occupied by Ted Gardner are proud parents of a son. Piers. The baby arrived at the Toronto East General Hospital on Friday, December 18th, weighing 8 pounds, 12 ounces; his sister has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hord, during her Mother’s absence from home, A Mr. and Mrs. Alick Gardner returned a week ago from a glorious West Coast trip, While there, they enjoyed a visit with their son Ted, Bernice and the boys. ‘ é TV RADIO SERVICE‘ESIGN eazion J