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He said it was difficult for Canadians to think in terms of vast numbers of people. "India has upwards of 400 millions. Its nationalism is making it more difficult for Christians because Christianity is associated with the West. China has a population from 650 to 750 million. No one knows. The census figure is us- ually stated ‘Give or take a hun- dred million.’ “Hundreds r? thousands of re- fugees are pouring into Hong Kong. The trouble is they are not Christians and this is the challenge" Dr. Wade affirmed. Upsurge In Religiqns -r__., He reminded, “In the East, religions about which we know so little - Buddhism. Hindu- ism. Shintoism â€" have under- gone a great revival in the last 10 years. Buddhists are copying Christian methods and sending our missionaries from their un- iversities to, the United States. where they are making head- way." Dr. Wade described Canadians as "insulated" and said. "We have no excuse for immunity if we are to be missionary-minded. We've so many books and won- derful ways of learning, Christ- ians have no excuse for ignor- Ince." He insisted, “Ali Christians are missionaries and the two are in- separable. We cannot think of overseas missions as being un- related to us.” "The sieziker noted, “We are living a luxurious life, compared Speaking on how he saw the missionary challenge in the world to-day at the W. M. S. Family Worship Service in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Dr. Wade said, “Christianity is losing out. Less than one-third of the world population is Chris- tian and population is increasing at a greater rate.” By Mrs. H. Houston All present endeavours to spread Christianity are “only a drop in the bucket," Knox Col- lege Professor, Rev. Dr. Donald Wade told a congregation of 70 in King City. _ - Cleaners & Dyers OAK RIDGES (Yonge St.) Proprietors: Art a Do! Jennings W.M.S. 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HI consuls memo: CANADA â€" TU. 4-1313 The congregation showed con- siderable Interest in his pictures of temples in several countries, people taking religious ablutions in the Ganges River. of a 2,000 year-old tree on the Mount of Olives. and the Dead Sea 1,300 feet below sea level. _ Mrs. Wade was present. She and their three children were with Dr. Wade in the Orient. The speaker was introduced by Rev. Gordon Agar, who had been his student six years ago. and thanked by Mrs. Ted Siverps. ,While showing his remarkably clear, colour.d slides of Jerus- alem. Iraq, Greece. India, Bur- ma, Cambodia. Formosa and Ja- pan, Dr. Wade observed there were fewer students at Knox College than in Formosa, where he lectured eight months of his Sabbatical year in the Orient. Dr. Wade spoke of Cambodia as “a lost civilization.” Showing Buddhist and Shinto temples in Japan, he observed. “Less than one per cent of Japanese are Christian and less than two per cent Formosans.” With an encouraging note. professor said. “Remember, man with God is a majority. ter all. there were only 12 ciples in the beginning." “Missionary effort won’t come alive until you realize these peo- ple are your particular charge under Christ. We need them too, and the mutual sharing. All things can become ours. We be- long rt'o one -.not_hgr," he sang. W. M. 5. President Mrs.‘ Don- ald McCallum led the worship service, Miss Annabelle Kerr giv- ing the Bible reading and Mrs. William Willoughby, the W. M. S. prayer. C. G. I. T. Leader Mrs. Howard Clegg accompanied at the organ and six C. G. I. T. uniformed members. with another leader, Miss Betty Arbuckle, sang, ~“The Lord Is My Shepherd? "We can begin by studying our Bibles. Let the stories come alive for us. In a more realistic way, relate them to actual needs of other people." he urged. "Ask God to give us his hearts of love committed to him ,to live the Christian life." Need [3 Mutual to the plight thé poverty and hunger of millions. We've got to help in a down to earth way rather than give our left-overs after we have looked after our- selves." “If other countries don't get mqtivatlon from Christianity, then they'll turn to communism 0: some other ism," said Dr. Wade. the one Af- dis- __-_, .. __~ H”, Eighteen young friends brought presents and joined in the dancing and games, followed by refeshments. King City 'W. M. S. _ “Afitfl 57 special affiliation service in St. Andrew's Church, the C. G. I. T. entertained the sen- ior W. M. S. Mrs. Donald McCal- Ium, president of the W. M. 5., presented, affiliation badges to the six girls present with their leaders, Mrs. Howard Clegg and Miss Betty Arbuckle. Surprise Party To celebrate her sixteenth bir- thday. Miss Heather Crooks was guest of honor at a surprise par- ty at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Springhill Road.‘ Women’s World Day of Prayer will be qbserved March 4 in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, with women’s groups in the dis- trict pariicipating. President Mrs. Irving L. Scott, South Keele St., was hostess for a meeting of King City United Church W. M. 5., when Mrs. Quentin Hardy reported on the third annual meeting at Stouff- ville Mrs. Martin Jenkinson. Mrs. Glenn Sawyer, Mrs. Allan Smith, Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Verdun Gordon and Mrs. Hardy had attended the annual meeting. A Mrs Donald Hadwen led the worship period, entitled, “Re- cruiting For Christ." W. I. Euchre Mrs Charles Black and Mrs. Charles Clubine are convening tomorrow evening’s euchre being held in Laskay Hall by the W0- men’s Institute. With so many colds and illness in the district. Laskay institute cancelled its February meeting. Hobby Show_ â€" . ‘ n__l._ He had to follow a snow plow along King Sideroad to Oak Rid- ges and was lucky not to be mar- ooned when so many cars were stranded between Toronto and Barrie. Day of Prayer Classes at Sacred Heart School on the Fifth Concession did not last long Friday morning during tl.e blzzard. About an hour after three buses had transported stu- dents to the Settlement shool, they were dismissed so the driv~ ers could travel while the roads were still clear. Five public school and two high school class- rooms were affected by the en- forced holiday. Through the blinding snow Friday evening, Mr. Alfred'Mc- Bride, accompanied by his sis- ter, Miss Annie McBride, drove an ill neighbour, Mrs. D. Alaggia to York County Hospital. St. Paul’s W.A. - - The W.A. of St. Paul’s United Church met on Tuesday. Feb- ruary 16, at the church. Further plans were discussed for the Christmas bazaar to be held on Saturday, November 19. This year the theme changes from the usual Xmas Tree Lane and will feature instead an old time Country Gen- eral Store. This theme will re- volve around the old ‘pot bellied' stove and lantern and the ladies of the W.A. in old time costume. Au:ou ... ..... Parents of Scouts and Cubs are reminded of the Hobby v- "u. . ___ _, An announcement was made that the Rev. W. Hincks a miss- inary in Rhodesia, Africa, would be present to talk of his work on Monday. March 15, at 8 pm. This will be a very enlightening event and consequently the ladies are making this an open meeting in order that anyone interested may attend. All are cordiallv invited. The devtional was in the hands of Mrs. Wm. McDermott, whose theme was friendship. The pro- gram which followed the business portion was an amusing and in- teresting talk by Mrs. K. Seager, Lake Wilcox, on the comparisons of English and Canadian life. Mrs. Seager came from England some years ago. The guest speak- er was arranged for by Mrs. F. T. Smith. The meeting closed with prayer after which refreshments were served by Mrs. R. Evans. Canadian Legion L.A. On Monday. February 15, the monthly general meeting of the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary was held at their club rooms. Presi- dent Mrs. F. Killick chaired the meeting. Amongst items discuss- ed was the celebration of the L. A.'s second birthday, which oc- curs ln March. It was decided to hold a dessert tea and card party on the afternoon of March 16. On March 19, Saturday. the ladies will hold a birthday dance at the Legion Hall. The male members of Branch 570 would like to announce that a very interesting ‘flrst card' has been put together for the initia- tion of wrestling in the commun- ity starting tonight at 8.15 pm. at the Legion Hall. The Brethren in Christ church reports a very good attendance at morning Sunday school last week- end, especially in view of weather conditions. Next Sunday evening. the Young People’s Group will be taking part in the service. This is their practice once a month and joining them will be Rev. Van der Bent from Gormley and his family, who will render musi- al and vocal selections. Pastor Martin Relf of People's Church, Wildwood Ave.. Lake Wilcox. also reported good S'un- day School attendance in the face of adverse conditions. Mrs. Reif. president of the ladies' group at the church announces that the meeting previously planned for March will be held on Thursday (tonight) at 8.15 pm. It the home Oak Ridges, Lake Wilcox Social: King City Notes Mrs. Len Robb was door treas- urer and assisting in serving coffee and refreshments were Mrs. Harold Millard and Mrs. Al LaPante. Next euchre party was announced for March 9. Life Member King City’s one woman trus- tee .Mrs. Irvine Scott, was hon- ored with a life membership at the third annual meeting of York Presbyterial W. A. in Uxbridge. Attending sessions with Mrs. Scott were Mrs. Gordon Orr and Mrs. Austin Rumble Mrs. Scott was the first W. A. president when the group was organized early in 1957 She is president for a second term of King City United Church W.M.S. and on the executive of King City and District Cancer Unit. Congratulations ---o__, Congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. James McPhee upon arrival of a baby girl at York County Hospital making a family of two girls and three boys. Nine tables were played at the euchre held by King City Fire- men's W. A. in the Fire Hall. Temperanceville and Oak Ridges visitors joined in the social ev- ening. which concluded with re- freshments provided by the lad- ies. I President Mrs. Robert Ber- wlck directed the table changes and announced the winners â€" Mrs. John Monkman, Mrs. Elmer Hadwen, Mrs. Robert Innes. Mrs. Berwick. Mr. Fred Judge and Martin Beaupzje, â€"to Mr. and Mrs. James Sim of William St. whose fifth child, a boy ,was born at Branson Hos- pital. -â€"To Mr. and Mrs. John Janas of South Keele St., whose new son arrived at York County Hos- pital. Oyster Supper ‘ -_.. ox King City Lions' Club consid- ered the annual oyster supper at the United Church was th? most successful yet. About 220 custom- ers were served and a profit of over $200 estimated. Holldaying‘ Show in Richmond Hill Lions’ Hall this Saturday, when morn- ing and early afternoon judging of the boys' entries will b: fol- owed by open inspection from 2 to 9 pm. Euchre Mr. wahd" Mrs. George Lawrence of Clearview Gardens are on a three week holiday in Florida, travelling by car. Birthday Celebrating Heather David- son’s 11th birthday at-lher home were Wendy Bennett. Denise Wallace, Sandra Berry, Laura Urquhart and Diane Hurley. of Mrs. Jan Verhoog, South Rd. This is a special event, the guest speaker for the evening will be Miss Beverley Bratton, B.Th., 195 graduate of Toronto Bible Col- lege. She will be leaving soon for missionary work in Paris, France, and will use the City of Paris as the subject of her talk. Anyone in the community wishing to hear this young lady missionary, please feel free to attend. -u... ---V -v 7... Services this coming Sunday at People's Church, Lake Wilcox will be taken at 11 am. and 7 p. m. by Rev. J. L. Hockney, Aur- ora This has been a week of club activity and the Ladies' Auxiliary to Cubs, Scouts, Guides. Brownies have been busy planning future events. Slated for Margh 19 is be held. Interested amateur tal- ent may contact Mrs. K. Seager, PR. 3-5279 regarding auditions. More details will be available later. Convenors for the tulip tea are Mrs. D. Evans, Mrs. Bernice Murray, Mrs; Gwen Ross and Mrs. Marion Hunter. . {£615 tea and bake sale. Later in the season a Talent Night win Mr. and Mrs.‘ Danny Pappas. Gormey Road. welcomed a baby daughter this past week, Debra, a sister for David and Teddy. Friends will be sorry to hear that Mrs. Herb Deary, Lake Ave., is confined to hospital at Newmar- ket and will be there at least two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. R. Giles, Bobby and Heather of George Street, are vacationing in Florida for about six weeks. We Deliver Toronto and Surrounding Districts HAULED AN YWBERE,‘ ANYTIME FRESH WATER PHONE TU. 4-1812 AT ALL HOURS RICE’S FLOWERS mcnmom) HILL “Flowers For All Occasions" Frank Evison ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-2728 Mrs. M. Holmes of Yongehurst Rd. spent the past week with her daughter-in-law Mrs. C. Holmes in Toronto. The Ladies Group of Richvale Gospel Chapel met at the home of Mrs. Peter Smith, 21 McKay Drive, on Thursday, February 18th with 22 members present. They were very pleased to wel- come Miss Beverley Bratton of Bible Christian Union, who show- ed colored slides of the Bible Work done in France. Miss Brat- ton will leave shortly for France to teach the Bible in the homes and schools. A social half hour followed. » Dance Chairman Wally Ellis reported that everything was set for Friday night. It was decided that members of the executive make sandwiches rather than ask the W. A. of the Emmanuel Church. as the number required would be so few. On Tuesday, February 16th, lst Richvale Scout and Cub Group entertained their sarents at Richvale School. Mr. Brian Bailey welcomed the parents and leaders and of course the boys. and introdued Mr. Cook and Mr. Gunn of the Bell Telephone 00.. who very kindly showed three films. Refreshments were served. Next get to-gether will be March 22nd. Mrs. Ed. Silbester from Peter- boro spent Sunday visiting with the Blackburn family. Executive of H and S Meet An executive meeting of the Charles Howitt Home and School met on Monday, February 15 to discuss the coming dance and the next meeting. At the next general meeting there will be voting on the ques- tion of Scholarships. The guest speaker will be from the Vaughan Township Police. and will explain how necessary it is for parents to sign a petition to get lower speed limits on our roads. The petition would be pre- sented to Township Council by the police. ‘Also to be asked, will be a representative of the Pro- vincial Police. Next general mee- ting will be February 29. Group Committee Discuss Ban- quet The Group Committee for the 1st Langstaff Cubs and Scouts met at the home of the president, Mr. Al Miller, Westwood Lane. It was decided to have the Father and Son Banquet on Friday, March 11, at Thornhill United Church. Tickets are being mail- ed to all the Fathers of the Scouts and Cubs. Brownies Valentine Party The 2nd Richvale Brownies held their Valentine Party on Tuesday, February 16 at Charles Howitt School. They invited their mothers to attend. Two of the Brownies were hostesses, some of them entertained in skits and several served refreshments. It was a very pleasant evening for the girls and their mothers. Mother’s Auxiliary General Meeting The Mother’s Auxiliary of Ist Langstaff Cubs and Scouts met at the home of Mrs. D. Janssen. Maryvale Crescent on Wedneso day, Febrgarx 17_. After the business meeting a collection was made for a former member who has met with un- fortunate circumstances and a purse of money will be delivered to her by two of the members in the near future. Mrs. R. Webster, Akeia of lst Langstaff Cubs, provided the en- tertainment of the evening, hav- ing just returned from Jamaica. She showed coloured films taken on their journey, which brought forth many comments from the other memberg of the gggup. The Social Convener, Mrs. Ev- erall-Newman provided a lovely lunch with a Valentine motif. lst Langstaff chuts At their Thursday night meet- ing at the “Hut” in Thornhlll, 2 boys were invested as Scouts they were Bobby Miller and John Brash. Valentine Dance Postponed _ Because of the storm which caused drifts over the roads the Charles Howitt Home and School Dance at Map}e yvas_ po_stpqn_ed. It will probably be held within the month, so don't throw away your tickets, they will be honor- ed at the next dance. Many of the cocktail parties and post dance parties Were held for neighbours and friends who were able to walk to their destination. It was a regrettable but wise move by the Chairman as the Maple Side Road was impassible by morning. Stag Party _- .. .- .WA--.‘ on", - .- Mr. Les Markle, Westwood Lane had a stag party at his home on Friday, February 19. Some of the men Were caught in the storm and took 3 hours to arrive, but eventually they all got there and had a very good time as men do on these occasions. Court of H0310! M_eet Vv_-- .. on Saturday night the Court of Honor and Scout Master Brian Connett met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Everall-Newman. Now that the Scout Master is back in harness the Scouts of lst Langstaff will be having a Patrol meeting, Scout meeting and Court of Honor once a week. There is a drive on to get all the boys invested. also for those invested to acquire their 2nd Class and for those with 2nd Class to work for their lst Class. Church Parade vuâ€"____ _ , At the Church parade held at Richmond Hill United Church on Sunday. February let our 2nd Richvale Guides and Brownies looked very neat. Captain Waun- da Weir, and Lt. Eileen Peck loked very proud of their Guides and Brown Owl, Florence Baird. Tawny Owl, Pat Draper were eq- ually proud of their Brownies. W. A. of Emngnnuel Church The {nontth meeting of the evening W. A. met at the Parish Hall on MacKay Drive on Tues- day, February 16. The topic of the evening was discussion of the Spring Fair to be held a Charles 25 Roosevelt Drive 108 Yongehurst RICHVALE NEWS MRS. A. BLACKBURN CORRESPONDENTS: MRS. E. E. SPEARS Hewitt School on May 7th‘ Trgyelling Bake Sale The 2nd Richvale Mothers of Guides and Brownies are going from door to door on Friday, February 26 with Baked goods for sale, so save yourself some work and buy some home made baking. Remember Mothers of Guides and Brownies to have the baking in at the depots by Thurs- day night. Varsle Student home for Week- end Mr. Bill Wood, Roosevelt Dr. arrived home on Thursday night to spend the week-end with his mother and sister Carol‘. Bill is enjoying his first year at Queens and has joined the Air Force down there. On Friday night he attended “Grad” night at Thorn- hill High School along with many other “Grads” home for the week-end. Mrs. Wm. Sheddon and her daughter Mary, Westwood Lane arived home on Sunday from a two-week.trip to Florida. They flew both ways. Mr. Dick Janssen, Maryvale Crescent flew to Europe on Fri- day. He missed his connecting plane in New York, but managed to get on a later one. so would still arrive in England on Satur- day. From there he was to visit all the large distributors in Ger- many. He is hoping to visit his parents in Holland for one day. He will be away 2% weeks alto- gether. Congratulations to Lona Mar- tin, Westwood Lane, for tieing for 2nd place in the Kiwanis Festival. Lona’s entry was in the Beethoven under 20 group. Her best friend was the winner with just one more point, it was a very close decisign. Mr. Brian Bailey of the lst Richvale Scout and Cub Group is very pleased to announce that the financial campaign was a gratify- ing success with the amount of $357.22 being donated. This is a far greater amount than has been realized for some time. Many thanks are extended to all those who worked so hard to make the drive such a success, and to all those who so generously respond- ed to the appeal. 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