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The Liberal, 1 Jun 1961, p. 5

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An induction program will be staged by the local board which will give the new teachers an easy “breaking in" to their new home and duties. They will be given a general description of the school programme and board policies and will also visit the schools to which they have been assigned. Every school but Pleas- antville will have at least one of the new teachers on staff. Nine new public school teach- ers will be welcomed to Rich- mond Hill on June 5th, 6th and 7th. They will be part of the 1961 crop turned out by the pro- vince's Teachers Colleges, and are the ones who have been chos- en by Richmond Hill Public School Board to fill vacancies. Home and school associatiors are being asked to send represen- tatives to a function which will be held at the McConaghy school on June 7. when the new teachers will be introduced. The board will assist the teachers, as they take their first step into the practical side of their profession, by granting a small sum which will aid them in taking care of travelling and accommodation costs. Welcome Planned For Teachers As They Join Staff The remainder of the evening was spent playing cards at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. 1m- eson. This was the final get-to- gether of the season and resumpâ€" tion of activities with the usual enthusiasm is anticipated in Sep- tember. On Saturday evening, May 27th, the Couples Club of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church held a pot luck supper in the Sunday School Hall. After dinner there was a short business meeting. followed by the installation of the new officers who will take on their duties in the fall. A new arrival from Cologne. Germany is Liane Hoffstetter, who has come to the Hill to join her friends Hans and Edith, hair stylists, at the Continental Beauty Salon. Previously working with them in Germany. Liane is fully experienced in all phases of her profession. In memoriam cards, in mem- ory of a loved one and for the furtherance of Cancer research are available in Richmond Hill. In the area south of Markham Road and west of Bayview Ave., please call Mrs. H. Montgomery, TU. 4-3775. Mr. Stephen Knights of the China Inland Mission on furlough from Java and Indonesia will preach at St. Johns Anglican Church, Yonge at Jefferson, on Sunday next, June 4th at 11 am. and will speak to the Sunday School previously. The beautiful home pictured above will be the scene of St. Mary's Anglican Church Garden Tea on Wednesday, June 7th from 2 to 6 p.m. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Angus, it is situated at the west end of Brookside Drive, Elgin Mills. (Brookside Drive is just south of the Hall service station, practically opposite the Loyal True Blue and Orange Home on Yonge Street a short distance north of Richmond Hill.) . The tea. which is being sponsored by the Afternoon W.A. of the church, Will be opened by Miss Ada MacKenzie. Home baking, flower arrangements, patio accessories. treas- ure tables, will be among the attractions offered for the 75. cent admission fee. A painting will be given as a door prize. W i I lie: :11 5 Secretarial Service Kirriemuir Farm Site For Tea TYPING - DUPLICATING - MAILING-S FAST SERVICE QUALITY WORK PHONE TU. 4-2208 For appointments or pick-up and delivery Editor Margot Crack May baptisms at St. Mary’s Anglican Church:- David Thom- as, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. MacLeod; Kathleen Ann. daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beaty; Richard William. son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Flynn, all of Rich- mond Hill. Visiting Canada for the first time are Mrs. Joseph McCarthy and Miss Breda McCarthy, stay- ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William McCarthy, Lynett Cres- cent, Richmond Hill. Mrs. Mc- Carthy Sin, is Mr. William Mc- Carthy’s mother, formerly of Waterford, Southern Ireland, and now residing in Newport, South Wales. In conjunction with this tea, the spiritual convener. Mrs. J. J. Daley, arranged a panel discus- sion with Mrs. C. J. Kelly’ Arch- diocesan Spiritual Convener, as chairman. The following topics were chosen by the four panel members: Mrs. D. A. Gray - prayers for pre-school children. Mrs. V. P. Hanna - Obedience in the home. Mrs. E. J. Dillon - sex education for teenagers. Mrs. J. McLaughlin - elementary and high school Catholic education. Someone had a birthday? 0r entertained out of town friends? Or maybe went dashing off on a holiday to faraway places? ThESe are the things that mane for “Life in the Hill” and your editor would appreciate hearing about such so- cial ‘doings.’ Call us at TU. 4- 1105, drop us a note by post or call in personally anytime dur- ing the week, we’ll be glad to hear from you. Aboard the liner “Empress of Canada", the McCarthys enjoy- ed a smooth and sunny voyage across the Atlantic, up the St. Lawrence River to the cities of Quebec and Montreal, where they boarded the train for Tor- onto. Impressed with their initial glimpses of Canada, it is the in- tention of Mrs. and Miss McCar- thy to see more of the Dominion before returning to Wales, in September. A “Membership Tea” featured the May 25th meeting of Our Lady Queen of the World, Cath- olic Women’s League Parish Council. Beverley Acres, with the prmident, Mrs. G. J. Robert Boyle in the chair, assisted by membership convener Mrs. P. J. McConvey and social convener Mrs. N. Prince. Pourers were Mrs. J. Cansdale and Mrs. J. Tar- rant. Seventy five members were present. _ The program entitled “Make an Art of Living” was given by Mrs. Alice Smith and Mrs. Bridie Kil- lean and was followed by a free discussion. '"fié'b'fiipter decided to hold a picnic on June.25th for members and their families at Greenwood Park. The eighteenth and last meet- ing of the season of Delta Lamb- da Chapter Beta Sigma Phi was held at the home of Mrs. Elsie Herridge on Tuesda_y,_May 16th. at St. Mary’s! One good turn deserves anoth- . David Thom-l er. The Boy Scouts will perform nd Mrs. J. C. their good turn Saturday, June 11 Ann. daugh- 3rd by collecting discarded cloth- 9. E. W. Beaty; ing for the Society for Crippled son of Mr. andiCivilians the rehabilitation agen- i, all of Rich-icy that serves handicapped peo- ple. You can do your good turn * for the Scouts - and the handi- and last meet- capped - by having a Good Turn 3f Delta Lamb-‘bag filled and waiting outside Sigma Phi was your door at 9.00 n.m., Saturday, of Mrs. Elsie June 3rd when the Scouts come day. May 16th.|around to collect. In 1957 -- Mr. and Mrs. J. Ar- thur Smith of Ealing. London, England - visited Canada for one month, staying at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Broadhurst 0; Taylor Mills Drive, Beverley Acres. In this column of “The Liber- al” - dated August 8, 1957 - was reported: “It is likely that Rich- mond Hill will secure another resident family in the near fu- ture. Impressed by Canada - and especially this area -â€" Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Smith of London, England, contemplate coming here to settle." It is very gratifying to realise that these words have come true and to again welcome Mr. and Mrs. Smith who have just arrived back in Canada, staying with the Broadhursts until they find a home in which to settle perman- ently. Mr. Smith has had consi- derable experience in the aero- engineering field, from which he has now retired, and a warm wel- come back to Richmond Hill has already been accorded to the couple â€" by a “welcome party" attended by a number of friends and neighbours. During the afternoon session Mrs. J. Wilkins reported on the Guelph Conference which this year catered to “Presidents Ex- clusively” as all could not be laccomodated. This procedure will lbe repeated next year. I A stirring address was given ito the delegates by Mrs. L. G. ‘Lymburner, the Ontario Presi- dent. Sir Robert Watson-Watt, who made great contributions to the development of radar, and now lives in Thornhill, was arrested for speeding â€" caught in a radar trap. He wrote this poem about it: Mr. D. Millar has invited the members of the Senior Citizen’s Association of Richmond Hill to bowl at the Aliencourt Bowling Lanes. during the season of 1961- 62, beginning September 1_5th. The executive of the Senior citizens have been invited by the president, Mr. A. E. Plewman, to hold its next meeting at his summer cottage at Bala on July 12th. The Senior Citizens recon- vene, September 13th. Registration began at 9.30 am. The lst vice president Mrs. H. MacKay of Richmond Hill report- ed on the weekly radio W. I. programme heard each Tuesday at 6.40 pm. over C.J.R.H. and ex pressed appreciation to the man- agement of the radio Station for their courtesy in arranging the broadcasts. Richmond Hill Women’s Insti- tute. Eleven members from the Richmond Hill Club attended the Slst annual meeting of the York East District Women’s Institute on Thursday. May 25th at the Centennial United Church, Old Kingston Rd. mfifiéiiuraigring reports were giv- en by the representatives from the 17 branches. Mrs. Elton Armstrong, Provin- cial Board member, (an interest- ing and forthright speaker) re- minded the ladies of the import- ance of adopting correct proceâ€" dure in appointing delegates etc. and commentated on the growth of W. I. membership generally, there are now 1.456 branches throughout Ontario with a mem- bership of 38.448. The New Home Economist of York County, Miss Lois Smith spoke briefly on her work with the 4-H members. A newly designed cup and saucer incorporating the Institute crest and colours will soon be available, also the new hand books. The Roll Call at next years District Annual will be answered with the "Pennies for Friend- ship.” which the delegate will take as a good will token to the Australian Conference in 1962. At noon :1 hot luncheon was served. The Hon. W. A. Goodfellow Minister of Agriculture addressed the conference in Creelman Hall after a banquet dinner. Dr. G. Secord of Guelph gave a talk on “Life among the F5- kimos" illustrated by beautiful slides. It was interesting to learn that between fifty and sixty thousand people visit the Ontario Agricul- tural College at Guelph each year. Pity Sir Robert Watson-Watt, Strange target for his radar plot And thus, with others I could mention, A victim of his own invention. Readers Digest Mr. and Mrs. P. Dollery of Lennox Avenue returned this week by T.C.A. from Calgary, en- joying a very pleasant flight, and found their daughter Lynn and family in best best of health. Entertaining for Miss Maureen Morris prior to her marriage to Mr. David Bunce at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday last, was Mrs. S. J. Hunt, who was hostess to twenty five guests at a miscellaneous shower. Mr. Barry Charles, Yonge St. Richmond Hill is progressing fav- orably after an operation at Branson Hospital and plans to re- turn home this week end. Mr. Charles is a local representative of the J. A. Willoughby & Sons Real Estate firm, and his many friends throughout the district join with “The Liberal" in wish- ing a speedy recovery. One of the Curtain Club’s most talented actresses, Mary Monks. has been added to the players of the Red Barn Theatre, Jackson’s Point. Mary, whose interpretation of the spirit, Alvira, in the Rich- mond Hill production received much favourable comment, will this summer be taking over the more demanding role of the long suffering wife, Ruth. Recent baptisms at St. Mat- thew's United Church include the following; A After an absence of many years from England - a month’s holiday trip provided Mr. and Mrs. H. Seymour, of Hillsview Drive the opportunity to visit the scenes of their early life and to meet up with relatives and friends in the land of their birth. Travelling by air -- aboard the B.O.A.’C. “Seven Seas" -- the Seymours landed at Prestwick, Scotland, after a pleasant trip over the Atlantic. Visits were made to various centres including London (visiting Mr. Seymour’s father), Eastbourne, Stockport and Oswestry in Shropshire. An enjoyable tour of the Isle of Man completed the holiday trip for Mr. 8: Mrs. Seymour. Allen John, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lynden, 336 Mark- ham Rd. Cynthia Darlene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alden, Downsview; Nancy Gay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Row- ley, 256 Axminster Dr.; Anne Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Jamleson, 60 Rockport Cr.; and Gregory Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Dailey. 311 Blue- grass Blvd.; Eric Bruce and Den- nis Craig, sons of Mr. and Mrs. grlc Stoness, of 268 McConvoy r. When Elsie, the world’s most famous cow and her twins come to Richmond Heights Centre she will live in Mother Goose sur- roundings especially created for her. The Chintz-draped four pos- ter bed, the focal point of Elsie’s boudoir takes the place of a stall. Eccentric barnyard furni- ture and family portraits give Elsie a dream world background suitable to her character. Elsie and her twins will appear at Richmond Heights Centre in aid of Rotary sponsored community service work from Thursday, June 15th to Saturday, June 17th. The twins share the honours with their famous mother when they are receiving guests to raise money for the Richmond Hill Ro- tary Club. In the corner of the Elsie boudoir there is a playpen surrounded by special cow-size hobby horse, weigh scales, bot- tle warmer, and other personal belongings. Here the twins greet thousands of their mother‘s ad- mirers. Elsie’s boudolr is the most un- usual bedroom in Canada. Elsie will receive her guests Thursday and Friday_from 12 till 6 pm. and Saturday from 9 till 6. There’s a fine chandelier made from a wagon wheel and barn lanterns. Elsie has a floor lamp made from a butter churn and milk bottle lamps on her dres- sing table. Her books such as “Practical Psycowology” and “Calves or a Career" are other fascinating furnishings. Western Educator Is A Recent Visitor Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Elson host- ed R. W. Lightly, Chief Inspector of Schools for Manitoba last week. prior to his departure for ‘Winnipeg last Saturday. Mr. Lightly, recently returned from England where he had gone on behalf of the Canada Council to survey British Broadcasting eduâ€" cational programs, took part in a similar Canadian Broadcast programme and conference in Toronto from May 23-26. Mr. Lightly, a brother-in-law of Mr. Elson, is keenly interested in re- educational work as one cure for unemployment. High schools in Manitoba are being kept open for this purpose. He is also consid- ered an expert on the effect of automation on the labour market. The many friends of Mrs. W. J. White, Mill St., who underwent surgery in Toronto General Hos- pital recently, will be delighted to hear that she is now making satisfactory progress. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lager- quist celebrated their 34th wed- ding anniversary on Sunday, May 28th, and entertained Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Moore and family of Willowdale. Mr. Paul Garfield Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Johnston. 323 Boisdale Avenue, received his Bachelor of Divinity degree at the 38th annual com- mencement of the Ashbury Theo- logical Seminary, Wilmore, Ken- tucky. Dr. and Mrs. John Ferguson Curtis announce the en- gagement of their elder daughter Dorinda to Robert Franklin, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haddon Keith, Richmond Hill, the marriage to take place at First United Church, St. Thomas, Ontario, on Saturday, June 24th, at three o’clock. Mr. Johnston is planning a part-time pastorate this summer, and hopes to be appointed to full- time work by the Free Methodist Conference in Eastern Ontario in August. The parents of the pupils of Mrs. Sylvia Garson. wish to thank Mrs. Garson for all the extra work and free time she has given the children, preparatory to their concert on Friday night. Only a person dedicated to the art of dancing could show the young- sters so much patience and love. A special thank you also to Miss Ruth Garson accompanist for Mrs. Garson. Miss Curtis is a graduate of Macdonald Institute, Guelph, and Mr. Keith is a graduate of the Ontario Agri- cultural College, Guelph. TRY "LIBERAL" CLASSIFIEDS v FOR RESULTS PHONE TU. 4-1105 0R AV. 5-3316 CHILDRENS FASHION SHOP RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE South Block T movie faslhion (thaniovpn: Lboion‘ Miss Edna luard was the guest speaker at the Evening Guild of St. Mary’s Anglican Church. Tuesday, May 30th. She spoke on flowers and bird sanctuaries of England and Norway, showing lovely colored slides of various scenic spots of these two coun- tries and Mexico. This enjoyable evening ended with a friendly chat over a cup of tea. Curling club members who are also members of the Afternoon League of the Toronto and Dis- trict Curling Clubs can secure tickets for the June 9th races at the new Woodbine from Char- les Marple Real Estate. 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