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Firs Fire last Saturday evening completely destroyed a heuse on Jane St. about one mile north of No. 7 Highway. Mrs. Eldon Fierholler was hostess for the November meet- ing of the Edgeley Women‘s Association. 14 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ont Formerly known as the- Wes- ley Atkinson farm, the most recent occupant of the house was G. E. Lee. but the house was vacant at the time of the fire. W. A. ABBUUHILIUII. ‘Au ..... J. The appointment of a nomin-‘l Mrs. Poole, who was the for- ating committee to bring in aamer Veda Belle Whltmore was slate of office-rs to the annual‘horn in Edgeley and received meeting in December was post- her education at Edgeley Pub- DOned pending the outcome OfgllC School. She was a long the special congregational meet-“time member of Edgeley United ing held on November 20. |Church and the Edgeley Wo- Mrs. Fred Hendry and Mrs.‘men's Association. R. J. Darlington were the Soc‘1 Interment was in Hillcl’est ial Committee. !Cemetery. Woodbridge. Maple, Concord & Edgeley District . W, #,-__.|:..~ “Mn. and nuanl: rnntrihuted bv its readers in Maple. Concord & Edgclcy districts. ladies Night Of Vaughan lodge Was Well-attended Maple Event The annual Ladies' Night of pended to by Mrs. Matheson. Vaughan Lodge No. 54, Ancient? A bouquet of roses was pres- Free and Accepted Masons, was ented to Mrs. Malloy. wife of held in the new wing of Maple‘the Wor. Master. who made a United Church. The event was suitable acknowledgement. attended by more than 150 per-: To War. Bro. Dr. Reeds was sons. ldelegated «the chairmanship of Presiding over the gathering‘the evening‘s entertainment was the Worshipr] Master,|which was interspersed with W01‘. 31'0- COUISOU MaIIOY. \Vho'stories by the chairman. Enter- proved to be an ideal toastmas-‘lainment included vocal num- tcr. ibers by the Foster Sisters of A turkey Slipper was served by Nashville. Scottish dances by the ladies of the church. The Miss Sheena McDonald, who toast to “The Ladies" was pl‘O- was accompanied on the bag- posed by the Senior Warden, pipes by the Rev, B_ F. 13”?) Bro. Stewart Diceman and res- Andrew, minister of Maple Presbyterian Church “The Liberal: is always wâ€"uung to publish Interesting items regarding pea Olu' repreuntative in Maple in Mrs. Den Shore. ALpine 7-1150: in Edgeley Kefler. AV. 5-2375. 4887 Yonge Street GOOD USED [UMBER 65 DUNCAN ROAD CAVALLO CONSTRUCTION (leaning - [filing o Adjusting - Repairs SERVICE WHILE YOU WAIT REMINGTON ELECTRIC SHAVER ELECTRIC SHAVER SERVICE 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Daily Thursday till 9:00 p.m.â€"Closed Monday All Kinds Must Be Sold For Quick Sale PRICES GREATLY REDUCED ROLL-A-MATIC Edgeley Socials: Also Plumbing & Heating Supplies Including 3-piece Toilet Sets or Separate At Greatly Reduced Prices Division of Rominghn Rand Lfd‘ STORE HOURS The funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. Harold Davies in Edgeley United Church on November 23rd, and was very largely attended. A large num- ber of beautiful floral tributes was evidence of her high es- teem and respect of a large circle of friends and the genu- ine sympathy of the people of the community for the bereaved family. Late Mrs. George Poole The community of Edgeley was saddened last week by the passing of Mrs. George Poole. time member or Logeiey Ul’llteu; Church and the Edgeley Wo- men’s Association. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Woodbridge. High]; ed Maple Event ponded to by Mrs. Matheson. A bouquet of roses was pres- ented to Mrs. Malloy, wife of the Wor. Master, who made a suitable acknowledgement. To War. Bro. Dr. Reeds was delegated the chairmanship of the evening's entertainment which was interspersed with stories by the chairman. Enter- tainment included vocal num- bers by the Foster Sisters of Nashville, Scottish dances by ‘Miss Sheena McDonald, who was accompanied on the bag- pipes by thc Rev. B. F. tBif’f) Andrew, minister of Maple Presbyterian Church. Piano solos by Miss Marie Malloy, daughter of the Wor- shipful Master. and humorous elocution numbers “Little Miss Mischief" and “PeggY's Hallow- n‘nn” were rendered by Miss ‘ A little over 150 years ago, .when Ontario began to open up for settlement, Concord was part ‘-of a seemingly endless bush. Then the United Empire Loyal- ists and gradually other settlers came and cleared the forests in order to establish homes and farms. Roads were laid out and wild animals became less num- erous. 50 Cents Monthly The early pioneers soon be- gan to think about a school for their children and began to hold it in private homes. Sometimes a teacher would go around to see if there were enough child- ren in the neighborhood to hold school. If not, he went else- where, or dropped the idea for a time. These private teachers received 50c a month for each pupil, but soon after 1839 it was 25c a month from each pup- il and the res-t was paid by tax- ation. ‘ Saturday as well as through the week. Andrew Demerly. Thom- as Cum-mings. John Nelson. and Richard Read were some of the earliest teachers. In Log Building In 1842 they began to hold School was held every other; 'ed about one-quarter of a mile north of the present school (grounds. The teacher was Mr. Thomas Cummings. in 1845 this log school was replaced by onel of hewn logs. about 30‘ x 30' in size. There were quite a num-} Iber of bears in the neighbour-i Ihood in 1845. and one was shot :abou-t three-quarters of a mile; north of the school house. ‘ In 1865 a site a quarter of a ;mile south was chosen for a: new school. which was built in; 1866, not of logs. but of brick! {This building was used for 34‘, Iyears. After much repairing and1 more discussion. it was consid-‘. ered to be gradually becomingi unsafe, so it was decided to‘ tear it down. i New School In 1900 3 A larger brick schoolâ€"housei with a basement and separate l . iSvlde entrances for boys and, igirls was built in 1900. They maple trees in the school yard: today were planted about this', time. The disastrous fire of 1931l destroyed this building and ‘school was held for some months in the church across the road. ’which was not in use at that time. A new school-house was I r i l l Appreciation of the lodge to the entertainers was expressed by Rt. Wor. Bro. Morley Kin- nee. A pleasing note was the introduction of Mrs. Malloy Sr.. mother of the Worshipful Mas- ter and grandmother of Marie. Organist of the Maple United Church. Mrs. Rov Clegg, pro- vided piano music during the dinner. The evening's entertainment was arranged by the Junior Warden, Bro. W. M. Skidmore, who superintended the perfor- mance and conducted the lucky draws and door prizes. B. W. MILLER GROWER â€" FLORIST Since 1880 ‘ The. finest in floral desizns building. about 18‘ x 20‘. situat‘ land it is the south-east corner ofglong way. indeed! Ime unai cnauenge wmcn Llnua .weekâ€"end last summer with a group of Scouts at Green. New York, the Scouts of lst Maple were looking foreward to an iexchange visit. in Maple, over the American Thanksgiving ho- Tliday. However the weather down there turned wintry so they cancelled it. This left the kingâ€"sized turkey, on the loom, so the leaders, Pat Salmon and Lawrie Wheeler. decided to have their own troop camp out -- with the turkey. Here erative and rained out their plans. With boys being boys, perhaps the biggest disappoint- ment of all is that they didn’t .get a chance at that turkey! Maple United W. M. 5. Thu: Nnvemher meetinz of Having enjoyed a camp»outextra study with, and whether] again the weather was unco-op- p.m. performed to receive her award and placed Linda’s cord on her uniform and presented her with a pm. The book tables held an asâ€"_ Linda had invited some spec~ they can‘t learn or just can‘t sortment of good reading [or 131 guests for the evening, in- be bothered trying. young children. (“hiding her mother. Mrs. R. A display of bazaar and Many happy little folk fished Witt. hev aunt, Miss Paterson Christmas gift ideas was exhi- in the fish pond for gifts and from Scotland, and her sisters bited by Mrs. Andrews. then enjoyed the cartoons run MII‘S- Jim Murray (Nanci?) and Mrs. M. McQuarrie had her for them in the kindergarden Vlei. miniature gardens on display. room. 1 District Commissioners who A short report of the con- Mrs. D. Jarritt and her asâ€" attended were Mrs. Jewitt, Mrs, vention held in Toronto was sistants are to be congratulat- M001'9 and Mrs. Ford. Two for- given by Mrs. J. Leece, who ed. mer guiders with whom Linda was a delegate. . 7 had been associated were also The December meeting “1115i. Andrews “- A- oresent, Mrs. Bailie and Mrs. D. be held at Mrs. G_ Watson} The annual bake sale and tealKeffer. Mrs. Pat Smith, presi- meme, December 13 at 3:00 sponsored by the lit/A. of St.;dent of the mothers’ group \ lAndrew’s Prpsbyterian Churchtwas also present. The brownies “ Ron can “.11le donations {M‘December 9. 2:30 p.m. in theiand their leaders were special ‘the Christmas cheer boxes for Sunday SChOOI Room- ySues“- ;the shut-ins. The committee is‘Turkey Shoot I Miss Maple Notes Norma Davis. also a erS- Allen 311d MTS- M- MC-l Maple Lions will be holding Egllquotrq GUide from Thm'n‘ lQual‘l‘le- {their turkey shoot at Shur Gain 511m ésknd'd Showed “cement :W I. Euchre {Farm on Saturday. Dec; 9. Msitestoatfin quiné 11%” summer Progressive euchre was en- Home and School Association e H “1 e cabana :n NRA-Ann Piano solos by Miss Mal‘ielweek. Andrew Demerly. Thom-itime Malloy. daughter 0f the W01‘-Ias Cummings. John Nelson. andldesu shipful Master. and humorous Richard Read were some of thelschm elocution numbers “Little Miss earliest teachers. 1m u Mischief" and “Peggy's Hallow- In Log Building ‘whic e‘en" were rendered by Miss In 1842 they began in lioldltime ‘Helen Payne. _ 7 public school in a round loggbu-ill |The finest in floral designs ‘ and bedding plants. | PHONE ALpine 7-1471 Keele Street Maple, Ont. If your Remington Electric Shaver is not giving you the top performance for which all Remingtons are famous, just bring it in. Our factory-trained techni~ cians will, clean it. oil it. adjust it and make guaran- teed repairs at factory prices. RICHVALE BA. 2-431 1 Thursda‘y, November 30. 5 by who bag- Biff) Children Study Where Forest Grew 150 Years qu Fifty Cents A Month Paid Tuition When Concord Public School Began ‘ The November meeting of Progressive euchre was en- Maple United Church W.M.S.joyed by the members and was held November 21, in the friends of Maple Women's [n- ' hurch.-Mrs. T. F. Jackson pre-istitute at the home of Mrs. Nor- sided with Mrs. G. Watson as'man Payne. Thornhill, on Nov- pianist. jember 22. Mrs- B-__Yak9 Saw: 3111. inspir-Well Baby Clinic guy“, uuv uval mu... -vv .- ""5 ~‘.~.. “invev rev- ‘ was 25c a month from each pup-hwith a basement and separate’Concord School today are des-r i1 and the T951 W35 Paid by lax-[side entrances for boys andlcendan-ts of the pupilswho at! ation. ' {girls was built in 1900. The‘tended the early log schools of} School Was he” EVEI')’ otherlmaple trees in the school yard yesteryear. Today's moderni Saturday as well as through theitoday were planted about thisischool is a far cry from the old week. Andrew Demerly. Thom-Itime. The disastrous fire of 1931|log ones. but in them the teach- as Cum'flfingS. John NEISOH. andidestroyed this building andiing is much the same â€" reading, Richard Read were some of the‘school was held for some monthsi’riting. ’rithmetic and above earliest teachers. 1m the church across the roadflall. how to become a good Can- In Log Building IthiC'h was not in use at that‘adian citizen â€"- to each of the In 1842 they began to hold time. A new school-house was 215 pupils on the roll. public school in a round log built in the summer of 1931.; Yes. our school has come a building, about 18‘ x 20‘. situat- and it is the south-east corner ofilong way, indeed! ‘ her family during the summer. She returns to the newspaper’s pages this week with another article of interest to residents â€"* the story of one of the area’s oldest schools â€"â€" the Concord Public School, founded in 1839. EDITOR.) (Mrs. M. Gilbert, a member of the staff of Macdhe present building. Killop Public School, Richmond Hill, entertained many? I“ 1949 a “0"‘h1’°°m “5 add" led to match the south classroom. readers of “The Liberal” in recent weeks with herm 1952 a basement classroom vivid description of a motor trip to Alaska, taken bylwas prepared in the playroom her family during the summer. She returns to the.t0 aqcommodate the ever-in- .- ______ m- "my. mm“ .man “min neicreasmg number of pupiIS- Having enjoyed a camp-outextra study with, and whether week-end last summer with a they can’t learn or just can‘t group of Scouts at Green. New be bothered trying. - Mrs. B. Yake gave an inspirâ€"iwen Baby Clinic ing devotional entitled “The The wen Babv and pre- Winds Of Change." With Mrs- School Clinic will be held J. Neufeld reading ScripturelThursday December 7 from verses. fl‘his was _a particularly 1:30 plm.’ to 3:00 pm; in the :[gprolpgate defvotfionalvfor soon Education Room, Maple United WeM sa 1:: tile ElgitedJEhuigglghurCh' This if]: reminld" t" ' ~ ~ . _, ‘ ‘ ave your c i ren ClE'CkEd gflagggggaévz’lfntob: 1:l’élvtvlnogrgalaril‘ifEil'lortoughly and regularly by the ization known as the “United! “.01 . iChureh Women." lCthlsi'E'f‘sfafil Ml...» mu-) Miss Betty Jackson conduct- ed a Bible Quiz and also showed a film entitled “Together,” put out by the World Council of Churches. TheVW.A. Ladies have been invited to be guests at the De- cember meeting of the W.M.S. Candelight Service This will be an impressive and enjoyable service as the C.G.I.T. and Explorers Conduct their an- nual Candlelight Service , Sun- day evening, December 10. Scout Ladies Auxiliary Wishing to raise funds for the scouts‘ and cubs' Christmas party. the program for this evening was in the form of a bake sale. The 28 members of lst Maple Boy Scout Ladies Auxiliary, brought 20 guests with them to the meeting in the Lions’ Den, Maple Community Hall, on :November 22nd. The ladies each donated a cup and saucer to be used at re- freshment time. Much competition was real- ized by the president trying to take over the speeches and music coming from the main hall where the cattle breeders were having a banquet - but the array of baked goodie; dis- appeared. It was a wonderfully quickivay to realte $42.00. quick way to realte $42.00. Lucky prizes were drawn with winners being Mary House, Mary Saltern and Au- drey Magee. The auxiliary is planning a Christmas party for the scouts and cubs on December 12, in the Lions‘ Den. Parents will please note that Tuesday rt ilmt week will be L'm only meeting night for both 'A and ‘8‘ packs. Not to be outdone the “mo- thers” will be having their Christmas party the ionowing night. December 13, a‘. the home of Brigitta Weidentelder, 22 Clemson Crescent in Nor- maple Subdivision. Each mem- ber is especially invited to come and bring a small parcel The hostess for Maple Wo- men‘s Institute's regular meet- ing was Mrs. E. Harris of King City. The Citizenship and Edu- cation Convenor; Mrs. B. An- drews. was in charge. Mrs. Scott, a teacher of the special class for King Schnol=, explained how an IQ. test is given to determine what sub- jects the children need to have (.50c) with them. Women's Institute people and events contributed by its readers in Maple. Concord 8: Edgeley districts. ale: and Sherwood. Mrs. Raymond Stuart, AV. 5-1934; and in Concord. Mrs. Ruth Progressive euchre was en- joyed by the members and friends of Maple Women's In- stitute at the home of Mrs. Nor- Ladies of the Maple United Church held a successful Christ-i mas Fair in the educational centre rooms. Weeks of work and planning are necessary to get ready for this special day in the life of the WA. A worth- while sum of money was real- ized which will be used to fur- ther the work of the church. This year an interesting booth was added, a do-nut ma- chine dispencing fresh hot do- nuts. The bake sale was as us- ual a high point. The Christmas gifts of slip- pers and shoe bags were attrac- tive and practical. Home-quilt- ed blankets were lovely and the Christmas decorations were : artistic. Wan! Io know about GAS WATER HEATING? and The Christmas, meeting of the In. George Bailey Home and School Nor-“Assoc. will be on December 6. Nov-‘MruHugh Martin will conduct a children’s choir from grades ‘6. 7 and 8 in the singing of PremChristmas carols and songs at held 8:15 pm. All welcome. At the time of the dissolution of the three-man school board in December of ‘59. Concord boasted six well-equipped and well-staffed classrooms. which it has done since that time as well. The book tables held an as-‘ Linda had invited some spec- sortment of good reading for Ial guests for the evening. in-i young children cludmg her mother, Mrs. R.‘ Many happy little folk fished Witt, her aunt, Miss Paterson in the fish pond for gifts and from S_cotland, and her sisters? then enjoyed the cartoons run M_I‘S- Jlm Murray (Nancy) and‘ for them in the kindergarden Vlei. room. 1 __Dis§ri_ct Commissioners who The book tables held an as- sortment of good reading for young children. L‘Prop. HERBERT GOODHOOFD i63 Yonge St. North Richmond Hill, Ont. ‘ Phone TU. 4-7851 BOOKINGS FOR SEA-AIR TOURS AND CRUISES STEAMSHIPS a; AIRLINES N0 BOOKING FEES GLOBE TRAVEL SERVICE 168 YONGE ST. N., RICHMOND HILL She‘ll tell you that xherc‘s nothing to equal gas when it comes to providing loads of hot water for any size family. any size wash. Discover for yourself how fast, how convenient, how truly economical it is to heat water with gas. You‘llnever want to be without 1'! .' Sympathy 'truck near Woodstock. he was Friends were saddened last struck by an oncoming car week at the death of Mrs. causing the truck to roll over.‘ George Poole. who had recently A passenger in the oncoming suffered a severe heart attack car was killed, although, as so and had been at Branson Hospi- often happens the driver came tal for two weeks prior to her out in better shape than anyone. death. Sympathy is extended to Mr. Russell suffered deep body .Mr. Poole and his family. ‘cuts and an injured back. Sympathy is extended to the Original Names. Again: Warren 39119 firmly on the 1'?“ As I drove into the Witty‘s ,Cent Pas/Slug 0f MTS- Bones Lane last week, I noticed their ifather. Mr. Lawrence Ketter, large Sign “Elderkemn at the ‘R. R. Maple- Mr- K836? had entrance. As soon as there was ,been "1 Branson Hospital fm‘a lull in the conversation at Several months~ the h. and 5. executive meeting, Sympathy is extended to the Warren Bone family on the re- cent passing of Mrs. Bone's father. Mr. Lawrence Keffer, R. R. 1. Maple. Mr. Keffer had been in Branson Hospital for several months. Home and School } Captain Mrs. Whaley gave a jbrief history of Linda‘: accum- ‘plishmenvts as a guide. Divi=irm lCommissioner, Mrs. P. T. Mc- Taggart-Cowan, gave a report of ithe final challenge which Linda lperformed to receive her award 'and placed Linda’s cord on her ‘uniform and presented her with 'a pin. Watt. a, member of the Concord Guide Company. She is the se- cond member of her family to receive this highest Guiding :- ward. Her older sister, Vicki, re- ceived her Gold Card last year. An enthusiast: guide since her tenderfoot days, Linda does not int" id to 5113) her guiding life just because she gone as fwr as =he can go as a girl guide. She is taking a special cadet course by correspon- dence. An innovation in the guide movement, this course has been set up as a means of providing girls like Linda with a continuous course in guiding until they can take their places as Lieutenants and Captains when they are of age. District Commissioners who attended were Mrs. Jewitt, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Ford. Two for- mer guiders with whom Linda had been associated were also present, Mrs. Bailie and Mrs. D. Keffer. Mrs. Pat Smith, presi- dent of the mothers’ group Miss Norma Davis. also a Gold Cord Guide from Thorn- hill District, showed excellent slides taken during her summer visit to the Girl Guide Cabana in Mexico. A suecial galvl cor'l cake was provided by the mothers group. Linda hall the honour of cutting the cake. Sanitary Contractor Drains Cleaned & Repaired C. 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