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They could see their public school and we have Thornhill High School and the new Bay- view High School. how nice it would have been for these childâ€" ren to view I’m sure with great pride the University they were hoping Aand striving touettend. _ ‘ Thornlea Public School was the meeting place for the’Rlch- vale Ratepayers meeting on Jul- uary 25th. The main topic of the evening was the proposed open- ing’of the Jail Farm to house alcoholics from the City Don Jail. It is a pity these buildings could not have been opened as a University to educate our child- ren rather than to give sneller to alcoholics. true we wouldn't have got the taxes from a Uni- versity that we would have from a factory, but we aren‘t getting taxes from the jail. A University would have added greater pres~ tigg ,‘to this community and also gre_qtly encouijage our‘yqungsters. ,,|_u_ “yr...” __-_ _V_.,, Yes. its a greatnp‘ity this wasn't encouraged more. I have been wondering today how many people came to the meeting on Wednesday only to find. like myself ,that due to lack of foresight the desks were not removed from the classroom and so there was no room for them. I stood in the hallway for a time but as the speakers couldn't be heard I returned home. I hope if another meeting is held, these arrangements are taken care of. This is one more instance to prove the desperate need for an auditorium at Thornlea or a hall in this area. Home And School News Don't forget the date of your next Home and School Assn.. it will be Wednesday. February 81:11. There is to be a panel dis- cussion with the Principal Mr. Kinzinger and his staff acting as the Panel. Please get your ques- tions in well in advance, send them to any executive member or in a sealed envelope to Mr. Ki 7 er. This should be an in- tere evening. School News Ratepayers Mieepi‘gz 6 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, February 2, 1961 House league hockey com- menced this week. we hope to have some favourable reports for you in the-near future. Thornhill and District News Sanitary Contractor Septic Tanks Pumped Drains Cleaned & Repaired Richmond Hill TU. 4-1245 Notice To Creditors AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF Reginald Spragg Cooper, deceased. All persons having claims ag- ainst the Estate of the above nam- ed deceased. late of the Town of Richmond Hill, County of York, who died on or about the 22nd day of July, 1960. are hereby not- ified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned Execu- tors. on or before the 16th day 0! February. 1961. after which date the Estate will be distribut- ed with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice. and the under- signed will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice. DATED at Richmond Hill this 5th day of January. 1961. Janet 5. Cooper. and Harold Black. Executors, by Stuart P. Parker, Q.C., their Solicitor. 7 Dufi‘erin Street. Richmond Hill, Ont. 'J. N. M ulholland, Q.C. 80 Richmond St. West. Toronto Consultation by Appointment Phones : Thornhil] AV. 5-3315 Toronto EM 4-2780 96 John Street, Thornhill 125 John Street, Thornhil! THORNLEA Correspondent: Mrs. B. Lenka! Phone AV. 5-3489 FOR FAST RELIABLE HOME DELIVERY OF C. STUNDEN PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOML DELIVERY CARRIER MICHAEL STRATTON “'I'HE lIBERAI." tagal TELEPHONE AV. 5-2331 IN THORN HILL GRAHAM GRANT The Jail Farm was one of three sites which were of interest to the big Northern Electric Com- pany, said Mr. Forrest. Members of Markham Township Council and of the township's staff work- ed night and day to put a deal across. Submissions were made 'to the city of Toronto, which would not take any action. The company finally located in the new town of Bramalea. The township was ready to go ahead and, if the land could have been secured, it: was likely that con- struction would have been start- ed in 1961. Employment would have been given to 2,000 people at the start. with the number be- ing increased to 3,000 in later stages. Those present learned the name of the organization which was, a few months ago, interested in securing the property for industrial use. There had been some scepti- cism that a large industrial concern was actually involved. Ronald Forrest, director of planning for Markham Town- ship, was given a green light by Reeve Wilfred Dean, present at the meeting, in disclosing negotiations which had taken place last year. A land value of $4,500 had been suggested. Markham Township. said Mr. Forrest, would have purchased the needed acreage at this price, re-selling it to Nor- thern Electric at the same figure. “Very. Very Short" With a crowd of Markham Township residents present which overflowed into other classrooms and halls, mem- bers of the Richvale East Residents Association were given a goâ€"ahead signal on Wednesday last week in their fight to have the Jail Farm at Langstafi turned to indus- trial uses instead of becoming what was termed a. “three million dollar hotel for drunks.” Markham Township was “very. very short" of good industrial land, said Mr. Forrest, replying to criticisms from one member of the audience as to why the Jail Farm land was so badly needed. He pointed out the value of the "prestige" area on Yonge Street to industry and the high- ly suitable nature of the proper- ty. Reciting the history of the Jail Farm, Mr. Forrest gave the large audience, which included Deputy-reeve Lawson Mumber- son and Councillor Charles Hoop- er in addition to Reeve Dean of Markham Township, a run-down onrthe principle‘of planning: More Than Rumor, Sixty applications had been made for the property when it first became known that its own- er, the City of Toronto, was thinking of disposing of it, said Mr. Forrest. Other proposals for use of the land had begn made, he said, including the locating there of York University. em- ployment of the area for a large- scale housing development, the location of a park. Advises Caution “We should go easy until we‘ get all the facts,” asserted Hugh Brennan, chairman of Markham Township Planning Board. He recommended that the actual number of acres actually needed if the property was used as an annex to the Don Jail should be ascertained. “If giving up twen- ty'acres for this purpose helps we ~should consider it,” he de- clared. as he endorsed the use of the land at the corner of ‘Yonge Street and No. 7 Highway for industry. “Find out what we are trying to fight,” he advised, as he commented on the town- ship’s development and referred to what he called its “archaic” liquor laws. "We are not moving Northern Electric Named Northern Electric Co. Said Formerly Keen On Jail Farm AV. 3-1684 il’V “The Liberal" is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area - . . . . . Our representative in Thornhill is Mrs. Margaret McLean. who may be reached by phoning AV. 5-2331. 5-2208 with‘the times,” he asserted. Leading the fight against use of the Jail Farm as an annex to the Don Jail, President Fred Gerard of the Richvale East RESi- dents Assoc’iation repeated asser- tions that the buildings would be used as a “drying-out" institu- tion for alcoholics. He pointed out that the land had already by Elizabeth Kelson I remember the Thornhill pond before the onrush of suburban development in that area. The pond was an oasis for wild life then as it is now. Bounded on one side by west No. 7 Highway, and surrounded on the other three sides by empty fields, the pond was pert of a. rural setting. In its summer waters, the muskrats built their houses, and hundreds of frogs made a night- ly serenade to us and the high heavens. In the early spring I have observed the whistling swan alight on the pond’s surface, sometimes singly and sometimes in pairs, to rest for an hour or two. I have noticed the ducks that seem to regard it as their natural'home. In the wintertime, some of the local boys shoveled the Show off a. corner of the pond to make a makeshift rink. It was very discouraging Work for them but they made the best of: it even after the snowstorms destroyed their handi- work. Fortunately, the desire to skate was very strong so they shoveled 01f theAsnow again and again. Then along came the lovely new homes to fill up the once empty fields. There was a danger that some- day the pond would be filled in with earth. A number of alarmed citizens who lived in the vicinity of the pond got together in 1955 and bought the pond. One 9f the objects was to conserve the water for fire protec- tion and the other was to save the wild life sanctuary and create a beauty spot. In the same year, the Metro- politan and Region Conservation Authority took it under its protection and it became known as the Oakbank Community Pond. The Thornhill Horticultural Society have begun their work of beautifying the borders of the pond. The trees and shrubs they have planted at- tract many varieties of birds. Mrs. Stothers who lives in a lovely home on the northwest corner of the pond has identified many of them. She has spoken to me of the cranes, the blue and green heron, grosbeaks, huny dreds of redwing blackbirds, humming birds and scarlet tanagers. Last summer she counted fifty ducks that nested and sailed about the pond. This winter, she has noted that the bluejay and the cardinal visit their feed- ing station. Mr. Poulter, chairman of the Beautification Com- mittee has assured me that the Horticultural Society is planning an extensive planting program in the spring. There will be more trees and shrubs especially the types that will provide food and shelter for the birds. The Oakbank Community Pond is a recreational centre in winter. The Village transforms it into a large skating rink with areas marked off for hockey and for free skating. They have supplied lights for night skat- ing and a loud speaker for music. Mr. Stothers kindly supplies music from his hi-fi set to this loud speaker. On weekends, the pond is filled with skaters. Little children learn to get the feel of their shiny new blades there. Fathers and mothers take out their seldom used skates and take a turn with the youngsters. Teenagers whizz by with the dashing and daring of seasoned vet- erans. The hockey arenas are occupied with boys madly scrambling for pucks. During the winter evenings, this pond has been the scene of several enjoyable skating parties. All year long, this Community Pond is serving a useful purpose. In spring, summer and fall, it is a mecca for nature lovers, bird watchers. teachers who wish to teach their pupils about the pond wild life. and high school students who go there to capture insects and bugs for their collections. And in the Winter, it becomes a skating playground, a source of fun, health and energy for whoever takes advantage of it. Town & Country’s food-and-freezer plan assures you top.quality name-brand foods at lowest' prices your family ever enjoyed. TOWN & COUNTRY FOOD PLAN $30 . . . . . . . $35-$40 . . . . PHONE COLLECT 210 MARKHAM RD. - RICHMOND HILL AV. 5-5401 â€" AV. 5-5402 -â€" WA. 1-1445 food bill COMPARE! If your leamé/ing weekly is now: been zoned for industrial uses. The? proposal which was being made by Metro, he said, was that the province would buy the land from the City of Toronto for three million dollars. reselling it to Metro for one and a half mil- lion. Use of the old Jail Farm for industrial development would. he asserted. bring heavy tax re- turns to the municipality. “We can't hope for taxes to go down.” he said, “but this would help to keep them from going higher.” Will Follow Up Reeve Wilfred Dean said his council would; as decided at the last meeting. seek discussions with Mayor Nathan Phillips and the Toronto Board of Control. They would also see Metro Chair- man Fred Gardiner if necessary. He pointed out that there had not yet been time for results fol- lowing the council meeting held only a few days previouslya The City of Toronto had been asked to send a representative to the meeting held at Thornlea School but no one was present. Under ggflan it will be only: $13.40 $14.65 $18.00 $20.00 roan ESTAB. 1950 Baptist Church News The WA. of Thornhill Baptist Church held their first meeting of the new year at the home of Mrs. A. MacLeod, Thornhill. on Tuesday evening. January 24th at 8 pm. President Mrs. W. Mc- Gowan opened the meeting with prayer. followed by the reading of the minutes of the December meeting by Mrs. A. Kent. _ During the business session the treasurers report was read and approved. Mrs. A. Kent read a letter from the groups foster child in Korea. thanking the ladies for their cards. letters and Christmas gift. Mrs. Johnston re- ported on how much the patients enjoyed the weekly visit. The need for choir gowns for the junior choir was brought up by the president and after some discussion. it was moved, second- ed, and approved _by all present. that sufficient, material to make 20 gowns be purchased. some of the gowns to be made by the parents. A committee consisting of Mrs. M. C. Johnston, and Mrs. C. Wilson was given authority to purchase the material for the gowns. 7 V , The president welcomed sev- eral new members, and expressed pleasure that Mrs. Ellam was able to be present, following her recent operation. The president also mentioned the Women‘s World'Day of Prayer to be held at Thornhlll United Church on Friday. February 17th at 2.30 pan. It was also announced that the next meeting of the Anna A hundred members of the congregation of Thornhill United Church attended the annual meeting on Tuesday, January 24th. An opening worship serv- ice was conducted by Rev. How- ard Veals and reports were heard from all the organizations of the church, from the Minister, the Session, Missionary and Mainte- nance Committee, the Board of Stewards, Trustees, Woman’s As- sociation, Woman’s Missionary Society, Welfare Council, Chris- tian Education Committee. Sun- day School, Cubs and Scouts, C.G.I.T., Explorers, Hi-C’s. Young Peoples Union, Men's Club, Bible Fellowship and Couples Club. It was apparent that the Church had had a very busy and pros- perous year. Thornhill United Reports Membership Of 751 There had been 42 Baptisms, 11 marriages and 13 funerals, with 88 new members joining the churqh. The total memberdhip now stands at 751. The Sunday School has 435 pupils and teach- ers. The total value of the Church property is $308,955.00 with total liabilities of $125,549.00. During the year, a total of $64,812.00 was raised. A congregational news letter was started and~is now being mailed to everyone in the con- gregation. The Church Sanctuary and vestibule were greatly im- proved by gifts from the WA. Evening services were begun and attendance has been most gratify- ing. The Christian Education pro- grams have been increased in number and membership. The Couples Club and Bible Fellow- By Margaret 1. McLean In spl-te of the Intense cold which had fingers and toes ting- ling, several hundred people at- tended an auction sale in Thorn- hill on Saturday. January let, which was, in effect, a last fare- well to not only a long-time resio dent of the. Village, but almost to a way of life. The sale was held at 7451 Yonge Street, just south of the Farmer's Market and the home for close to 50 years of the late Mrs. J. Arthur Thompson. Mrs. Thompson, born Edna MacGre- gor, came to Thornhill in 1905 to teach at the Village school, and married Mr. Thompson short- ly after. She was well-known and well-liked in the Village where she was active in church work until just recently, and took an active part in the horticultural society. Thg’t hers was a fast-disap- pearing way of life was indicat- ed not only by the frail china. crocheted doilies and knitted chair cushions, but by the aus- tere old clock which kept time in her kitchen up to the day of her death. and the roccoca mire ror with the ornat_e_ \yroqght‘ n.“ V.--“ iron frameifithicfi Sold, incident- ally, for $27.00. Kâ€"g , --_ Even more indicative of the change not only in our way of Living, but of thinking, were the titles of the books included in the sale. These were the subject of much interest (caused mainly, I suspect. by your reporter pok- ing among them and making notes of the titles.) Prominent among them was a much~decora- ted copy of “Mrs. Beeton’s Every- day Cookery and Housekeeping Book," with a gorgeous folded illustration in the front. in col- our. of a formal table set for twelve persons. That the book did not concern itself solely with such fripperies, however, was in- dicated by such recipies as “Blan- cmange," followed by “Blanc- mange. Cheap” and "Blancmange, Invalid." Titles of classics of the last century wene prominent. “Adam Bede,” Hawthorne’s “Twice Told Tales,” Scott‘s “The Black Dwarf,” and What was probably consider- ed a shocking, but no doubt high- ly moral. novel. "Wife in Name OrIJy" by Charlotte Braeme. From not only a different time, but from quite a different world. were the bound copies of “The Sunday at Home” for 1880 and Annual Meeting 3A ’1 omlod on 0/ A. a.“ Iaction Buck Circle would be held at the home orf Mrs. C. Wilson, 16 Thornheights Rd., Thornhill. on February lst at 8 pm. Miss Carol Good will be the speaker at this meeting, giving an illustrated talk on her visit to South America. The ladies of the W.A. were in- vited to attend both meetings. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. A. MacLeod. leader The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. A. MacLeod. leader of the centre group, who called on Mrs. W. Smook to conduct the devotional period. Mrs. Smook’s theme was “Thoughts For The New Year" and proved thought-provoking and inspiring. Mrs. MacLeod then introduced the speaker. Dr. M. C. Johnston, the pastor of Thornhill Baptist Church. He spoke on the ques- tion "Our Church & Its Future." Mrs. P. Wilcox graciously thank- ed Dr. Johnston for giving the group something to ponder as they commenced their 10th year. Mrs. MacLeod closed the meeting with prayer. after which delicious refreshments were served by the centre group. The nevt meetâ€" ing will :be held at the home of Mrs. C. Lawson. Mill St.. Rich- mond Hill, on Tuesday evening. February let. with the north group in charge. Badminton Club The Thornhill Badminton Club has been having a very full sea- son with approximately 50 mem- bers. The club is now filled to capacity, but next year, if there are any more applications for membership, they will have two nights instead of one as at pres- ship were started for adults. A Children‘s Mission and Daily Vacation Bible School were held in co-operation with the other churches in the community. These events brought a total of 650 children to the church. The congregation was fortun- ate in procuring the services of a second minister and a student missionary was sponsored for the summer months in 3 Prairie mis- sion field. A Yugoslavian family was adopted and brought to the community and a host of com- munity welfare projects were carried out by the various or- ganizations of the church." New officers for the coming year were elected, as follows: Elders: Mr. Donald Burnett, Mr. Del Facey, Mr. Alan Foster, Mr. Thomas Harrington, Mr. Ken- neth Jennings, Mr. J. Wm. Lam- bert, Mr. Samuel MacKay, Mr. Hugh Millar, Mr. Harris Red- mond, Mr. Herbert Rogers, Mr. J. R. Vanderburg and Mr. R. H. Whatley. Re-elected to the Board of Elders were, Mr. N. L. Mor- ton, Dr. E. N. Muser, and Mr. J. A. McMaster. NeW' Stewards elected were Mr. Roland Ourtin, Mr. Chesley Handrigan, Mr. A. R. Mallard, Mr. Charles Seath. Mr. D. C. Stephens, Mr. Frank Sues, Mr. Robert Tamblyn and Mr. Regi- nald Weaving. Three newâ€"trustees were elect- ed: Mr. E. B. Hodgens, Mr. E. B. Sharpless, and iMrr. Eric Shulv_er. The ladies of the served sandwiches when the business journed at 10 pm. The Sunday at Home was ap- parently a penny paper of the time. Each issue, here bound into a heavy tome, contained an installment of a serialized story, such as “Farther Truefitt’s Bar- ley” or ‘The Cake and. the Crust," for example; a long and almost incomprehensible religious lec- ture, a Biblical dissertation, and what was, supposedly, a children’s cor-net. This also featured each week, an installment of a story, but so heavily larded with moral admonitions and biblical quo- tations, that very little “story” remained. This section, i may add, found little favour with my twelve year old son. who couldnt be induced to read more than a few sentences. The “Home Readings, illustrat- ed.” were in much the same vein, but contained, as well, spee- ches by prominent men of the day. One such was extolling the virtues of “Ragged Schools," ev- idently schools for children of the lpoor. Another, except for the stately phraseology, could have been taken from the pages of .a current daily paper, as it dealt at length with the question of re- ligious instruction in the schools and deplored the poor manners and department of “present day young people." It was dated 1870. the set of half a dozen volumes of “The Windsor Magazine" of the early 1900‘s. ‘ "Lucille and Her Friends," sub- titled, “A story for girls" did not appear much read. inspite of its colourful cover. More well-worn was a copy of “Rebecca of Sunny- brook Farm." This latter bore the notation on the fly-leaf, “Pre- sented to Edna MacGregor, Shar- on- School, November, 1904, RE. Kellam, Supt." Sharon was evid- ently where Mrs. Thompson. then Edna MacGregor. taught school before coming to Thomhill. There are no doubt some of her for- mer pupils still living in the area, who would remember their former teacher. and perhaps the Eresentation of this volume to er. Stating promptly at 12:30 p.m., the sale continued until after 5. with people coming and going all the time. and many waiting patiently in the cold for long periods to bid on a desired 31‘- ticle. And when auctioneer, Mr. Alvin Farmer of Gormley, shut up shop. every single item had been sold. a rkd Thornhill Notes congregation and coffee meeting ad- ent. Last month. approximately 60 members and friends were in- vited to the home of Vince and Vicky DeMarco on Doncrest Road and enjoyed a gay party. Third Thomhill Cub and Scouts 0n the afternoon of January 19th. the 3rd Thornhill Cub and Scouts Mothers’ Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Rounthwaite on Elgin Street. Following the business meeting the members enjoyed a sewing session when they worked on the Scout scarves. A group of 3rd Thornhill Scouts, about eight in number, have a busy time ahead as they are participants in the district scouts “Gang” Show. Rehearsals are every Saturday morning until the opening night, April 6th. The show runs for three consecutive evenings at Thornhill High School and promises to be well worth the $1.00 admission. The Scouts were pleased with the results of their Christmas tree sale which netted them nearly $100.00. The Owl Patrol led in sales and was presented with a kitchen tool set. The pro- ceeds from the Christmas tree sale will aid in the purchase of camping equipment. Holy Trinity Anglican Church News The W. A. of Holy Trinity held an all-day work meeting on Thursday. January 26th, starting at 10 am. The ladies were busy sewing quilts, cassocks for the choir and knitting afghan squares. After enjoying their lunch from 12 to 1 pm, the af- ternoon meeting opened at 1:30. The Bible reading was taken ’by Mrs. G. Davy. The President. Mrs. Roger Priestman led in prayer and the minutes of the last meeting were read. Two mem- bers gave a reading on the group’s study book “Towards the Centre" by Mary D. Rendell. Mrs. G. Wishart gave a report on the Dorcas Department and the President closed the meeting with the ‘benediction. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Ever- itt and Mrs. G. Davy. In connection with ,the above meeting, the ladies of the W. A. would appreciate contributions of any odds and ends of coloured wool which could be knitted into afghans These are sent to the Anglican Women’s Training Col- lege for the students’ bedrooms and also sent in bales to Mis- sions in the West. Knitted ar- ticles are desperately needed for children - sweaters. toquets. mitts, socks and scarves. of all sizes. If anyone who cannot- come out to meetings would like to do some knitting; wool would be supplied. Please contact Mrs. G. Wishart,‘ AV. 5-1861. The Fortnizhters have invited Mrs. E. H. Johnson. wife of Dr. E. H. Johnson, Secretary for Ov- erseas Missions of the Presbyter- ian Church to speak at their next meeting on Monday, February 6th. The Johnsons have just completed a trip to Nigeria and Mrs Johnson will give an illus- trated lecture. A cordial invita- tion is given to all ladies of the congregation. and to the W.M.S. afternoon group to attend this meeting. The time is 8 pm. the place, the Church Hall. Monday, February 6th. Odds and Ends ' Mr. and Mrs. G. Stanley Robin- son of No. 7 Highway are flying to Jamaica on February 7th. Mr. Robinson will return in about. three weeks, when Mrs. Robinson ‘will go on to Florida to stay px'lth friends there until the mid- dle of April, All just in time to miss what looks to be the worst, weather of the winter. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. LB. Rice, 44 Thorns- The Parish Guild is sponsoring a Valentine Card Party and in- vites all ladies and gentlemen of the parish. on Tuesday evening. February 14th at 8:15 pm. There will be bridge, progressive eu- chre, etc. and admission is 75¢ per person. For tickets contact Mrs. Audréy Davis at AV. 5-3309, Mrs. Eira- Trant, AV 5-1013 or any group leader. Sunday. February 5th, will be celebrated in Holy Trinity as Sexagesima Sunday, the sixtieth day before Easter. The theme of this Sunday is always that of Social Service and the guest preacher at 11 am. Service will be the Rev. J. A. Watton, rector of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Toronto. United Church News The topic discussed at the Sunday evening service at Thorn- hill United .Church on Sunday. January 22nd was “What is a Missionary and What Does He Do.” The service was under the direction of the assistant minis- ter. Rev. H. Ve‘als. For many years a missionary in China, Mr. Veals was able to speak from personal experience on the chal- lenge of modernmissions‘. ‘ On Sunday, February 12th, the 158 anniversary of Thornhill Uni- ted Church, the guest preacher at the 11 am. service will be the Rev. E. E. Long. Secretary of the General Council of the Uni- ted Church of Canada. At the evening service, the same day, the colour motion picture, "John Wesley” will be shoWn, _ Rev. H. R. MacDonald is in Hartland, N. B. this Week. preach- ing at a mission there. Hartland is not far from Woodstock. N. B. Presbyterian Church News Rev. Prof. Donald V. Wade. Interim Moderator was the prea- cher at the 11 am. Service at Thornhnl Presbyterian Church, on Sunday January 22nd. The too pic of his sermon was “Jesus Deals with Human Need.” Guest organist at the service was Mr. Dennis Thompson of Barrie and Toronto. _ For the past three years the Presbyterian Church has been carrying on a Deaconess Cam- paign, to raise funds for a badly needed new building for a Dea- coness and M' sionary Training School. Many c ngregations have already reached their objectives. The Session of Thornhill Presby- terian Church feels that many or- ganizations and individuals will want to contribute to this cause and a small committee has been appointed to take charge of this important matter. The committee is composed of Mr. W. Haiel, Mr. J. Maver and Mr. K. Van- dermey. r A _ > bank Rd. on Saturday evening, January 28th were Dr. A. D. A. Mason and Mrs. C. Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Finley of New- tonbrook and Mr. and Mrs. G. Stanley Robinson. No. 7 Highway Concord. Films of Mr. and Mrs. Rice‘s recent stay in Japan were much enjoyed. ' If you can possibly arrange it. get yourself invited to the the home of the George W. Stra- tons. John Street, of an evening. Mrs. Stratton just completed a term of teaching a course on Foods and Hostess Hints at Nor- thview Heights Collegiate. She taught her class such things as flower arranging. table setting and the preparation of such de- lectables as Baked Alaska - very easy to do says Mrs. Stratton - even if you don‘t“ know how! ‘The hors d'oeuves were right out of this world (as I know, having sampled them at the last meeting :of the A.R.C.) and such delicious morsels as olives wrapped in pastry. tiny sausages in pastry. :riple olives siufi‘ed with pate de foie gras. roast sardines on toast and chicken livers a la Francais, were each a separate dream.- The teaching but is‘ a new ad- venture for Mrs. Stratton. . A graduate dietician, she spent two years in this capacity at Sunny- brook Hospital, but had to give it up last spring as too burden- sr me. . v Highway 48, 21/2Miles North of Markham The community extends con- gratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Arthur Shaw who celebrated her 85th birthday on January 27th at the home of Mrs. G. Darling. Thornhill. Born in Eng- land Mr. and Mrs. Shaw settled in Langstaff in 1934. where Mrs. Shaw lived until the death of her husband three years ago.‘ And how about helping out your poor hard-working corres- pondent by giving her the Iow- down on ‘your neighbourhood’! doings. Who’s going where. Any- body engaged? How about show: ers? Any new arrivals? Everybbdy would like to hear about them all. so give me a call at AV. 5- 2331. ‘ Now is the time to check your Harrows and repair for spring. 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