It’s Summerl! With elections over and school exams â€" survival of the fittest â€" all closed down. what next? Well. the way I see it. the next hurdle is to find the answer to, "Gosh mom. there isn't ANYthing for me to do around HEREZ. Yes siree! it‘s summer holiday time again! Wind Up For “A†Pack The final meeting of 1st .\‘la-. ple "A" pack cubs was a sup- per get-together at the home of their Baloo. Eva Watson on Lancer Drive. Akela Betty Rumble and Bagherra Dixie Sinclair joined in as well when the supper call for ‘hot dogs‘ was given. Games were played; and awards presented. The winning pack, with most points acquired during this season. was Green Pack with sixer Doug Roberts. second Wayne Rowarth. Ronnie Crook, Peter Beecham and Doug Ir- vme. They each received a New Testament pocket edition that the Rev. R. Armitage had issued when "A" pack attend- ed the church service at St. Stephen's Anglican Church on July 12, at Sharon lempte all 2:00 o'clock. United Church Women The Dorcas Group of the UCW of Maple United Church. under the leadership of Mrs. Valentin. met at the church for a 1.00 pm. picnic lunch. June 19. Mrs. J. Darlington was in charge of a workshop period. The remainder of the time was spent quilting. On June 20. group 3. under the leadership of Mrs. J. Jones. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutchinson, for an outdoor pot-luck supper. after which Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Harris gave the worship. Colored slides were shown of New York and Nassau. taken by the Hutchinson's uncle. dur- ing their trips. The good-will group with- drew their meeting for June. Baseball Scores We‘re happy to have ï¬nally found someone who will keep us posted on the K.V.W. (King. Vaughan and Whitchurch) Girls“ Softball League. Helen Spencer who has played with Baden-Powell Sunday. to be presented to the winning pack it _t:he>_end of their season. the Maple team for several sea- sons. has sent in this. her ï¬rst report: A I "The Liberal" ls Always willing to publish interesting items regarde People Our representative in Maple ls Mrs. Len Shore. ALvine 74159; in Edge!†and Keffer. ass-4040‘ A gift was presented to Doug Roberts and Billie Watson. for perfect attendance. 7 The boys all agreed â€"- this was a terrific way to wind up their cub season until the fall. The meeting of Maple Wom- en‘s Institute. June 10, at the home of Mrs. N. Payne. opened with the opening ode and Mary Stuart Collect. The roll call was responded to by Mrs. Robson with a poem, written by her sister. Mrs. O. Diceman. Mrs. H. Jackson read I poem and Mrs. Clarke gave a recitation. “Betty Brown." Mrs. Stevenson recited “Trains,†Mrs. Payne gave a poem of Pauline Johnson‘s and Mrs. .Iennimg's poem was entitled “Past Masters." Mrs. W. No- ble played a selection of warm- es. A report of the district an- nual was given by Mrs Stev- en‘son. undying, u: 1v 3cm mu ucauiu The ï¬nest in floral dESigns Valentine at the 55. Variety and beddin [a _ Nivht and the K.V.W. Talent g p ms Night. On June 23 Jeanne passâ€" PHUNE ed her grade 6 piano and grade - _ 2 theory with ï¬rst class honors“ Amee 7 1471 Her "teacher is Mrs. J. L, For- 01‘ AL. 7-1363 'ster, King City. who has taught Jeanne since March and has Keele Street Maple. Ont, helped her greatly with her ..L..A:..n T711? county rally will be held GROWER _ FLORIST E . W. MILLER Since 1880 You needn't be wealthy to warrant a Will! In fact. the less you have to leave your loved ones, the more important it is to conserve it and make the most of it. We. as executors of many estates. know the pitfalls. the endless difï¬culties and bitter disappointments that result from "home- made" Wills. or \sorse. from no \Vill at all! Let our estate planning oflicers opportunity of explaining to _\_'ou able servxces In the construction planned Will. C1.†GUARANTY T Rt 5 T Maple 366 BAY STREET EM. 6-1631 ANYTHING Metro Toronto Offices should make ANYONE COMPANY OF CANADA who owns W'i [I .' Mrs. J. Darlington was in charge of a workshop period. The remainder of the time was spent quilting. Thanks Helen â€"â€" perhaps next week we can get the names of the coaches. manag- ers, etc.. from Maple. Congratulations On June 20. group 3, under the leadership of Mrs. J. Jones, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutchinson, for an outdoor pot-luck supper. after July 12. at Sharon Temple at 2:00 o'clock. United Church Women The Dorcas Group of the UCW of Maple United Church. under the leadership of Mrs. Valentin. met at the church for a 1.00 pm. picnic lunch. June Notes “The baseball season has op- ened again for the Junior and Senior Girls' Teams. So far the seniors have played ï¬ve games â€" two with Oak Ridges. 21-4 and 17-4. Maple winning both. Richvale, however. won the next game 14.4. On June 18 Maple played King City in Maple and lost by a close score of 6-5. To make up for this loss. Maple played Richvale again and won." i “We can't forget about the ‘juniors (last year’s K.V.W. ;champsl, because they have ‘been doing very well, having won the three games they have played. With Richvale. the score was 42.7, with Nobleton 21-4, and King City 19-6. Keep up the good ivork girls!“ ’“RichYnond Hill 'w-ill be play- ing here in Maple at the school diamond, tonight. June 28." studios "Why not plan to come out and support the Maple Junior and Senior girls? They put on a good Show." Miny of us in Maple have been delighted with the piano playing of 10 year old Jeanne DON MILLS CEX‘I‘BE HI. 7-6453 have th? our valu. ol 3 “en someflhintg to talk about. Everyone loves a community party and this is just why this festival was started. away back ‘ in 1902. ‘ Many "Auld Acquaintances" held their yearly reunion; while as happens year by year. new friendships were cemented with ever-growing numbers who en- joyed the hospitality of a rural Strawberry Festival for the first time. (By Mona A. Robertson) Over 700 persons attended th 60th annual Strawberry Fes- tival held at Teston United Church. norvh of Maple, last Wednesday. This was our first exper- me $311 ience too. and as we joined the 0f brea queue lined up outside the 15 gal white-frame church whose Spire quarts can be seen for miles away, we dozen 1 chatted with some of those who 95 and come back year after year â€"St1"aWb€ havng found for themselves Pounds illravt “the proof of the pudding along l IS in the eating." And Teston’s and Pi‘ Strawberry Festival is really the clu somebhinvg to talk about. SOMEW- At that time it was held out of doors on the grass â€" bwt after a few occasions. when rain chased the diners into the church basement. it was de- cided to place the long trestle ta‘bles there from then on. and that is where the sulpper is now held each year. party this is {ustihy thius In'the dining room itself. all festival was started. away back the young girls of the Sunday in 1902. At that time it was held out of doors on the grass â€" but after a few occasions. when rain chased the diners into the church basement. it was de- cided to place the long trestle tables there from then on. and that is where the supper is now held each year. Everyone digs in and helps to make the day a success. Long before the big day_arrives the Sunday School teachers call a meeting and the church mem- bers join in with the Sunday School to decide who, what and with what, they will allocate for each job to be done. They list every item needed and ’allo- cate jobs to suit the workers. The day before the event the tables are put up and the po- tatoes put on to boil. so they nhay be chilled for potato sal- a . cook two 75 pound bags of spuds. all the ladies of the .church bring in homemade po- Ita-tn salads too. grounds. But despite the fact they; School were busy. waiting on tables. while their mothers helped behind the scene. The men were busy selling tickets and acting as ushers (and later helped dry the dishes), and the teenage boys of the church poured tea and coffee. 1 For four hours the crowds of} people poured into the church And the older gener- ations. their supper over with, returned to the church lawn where they sat on long benches against the fence to talk. be- fore returning to their homes. Years back there were other activities â€" which rather sad- 1y have been abondoned, since today's family usually hurries away after eating, to rush on to other activities. But in the early 1900’s the men were busy churning ice cream, which war- sold at a booth on the lawr after the supper. along wit. home made lemonade and grez: bunches of bananas, they tolt me. There was always a ball gamr We realized, as we saw the seats fill and refill in the din- ing a‘nea there must be a tre- mendous supply of food on hand for the supper. but it was not until later. when we visited the sun-filled kitchen and saw the women of the church at work culling more and more berries. making still more carb- ‘bage and potato salad. to as- ‘suage hungry appetites. and ‘c-utting up cakes and pies by Despite cool cloudy weather September 6th, from 7.30 to polling station nine necorded 9.30 pm. at the home of Mrs. a heavy vote during the first Margaret Blow. 21 Garden two hours of the June 18 fed-Avenue. eral election. ; Anyone wishing to meet the Almost '76 per cent of the el-lPleHIbel‘S 0“ Interes’ted 111 30111- igible voters in this polling dj-dng the Langstaff 101mg Wom- vision tum-led out. ien’s Institute are asked to call B. Lepkey is progressing fa- AV- 5-3270- vorably in Sunnybrook HospH Plans were also made for a tal following a heart attackibarbecue party to be held at June 15. iThorvnhill Park August 12. r.th L?ng5taï¬ Young. wom’; Mrs. Joan Suter was in ens Instltute held their June charge of the program Mrs‘ meeting at. the Pome 0f Mrs' Claire Willett and Mrs. Verna Joyce cums‘ Mae members’Ablett served refreshments. answered the roll call. “Brinï¬. ~ a Household Gadget". )lrsa.‘ The september meeting “m Barbara Shaldoff was a guest. b9. he†at me home °f Claire Mrs. Betty Pattison and Mrslwmeu' Claire Willett attended the _ York East District annual meet-‘SCARBORO: A sue on the west. ing and Mrs. Betty Pattison readlside of Midland Ave. north of ship coffee and dessert party, hall Grant Phillips, 10, enjoys a large helping of luscious king-size straw- berries at the annual Teston United Strawberry Festival. Grant is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Phillips of'Teston and attends Bryson’s School. (Photo by Lagerquist) Langstaff & Thornlea News CORRESPOSDENT: MRS. B. LEPKEY Phone AV. 5-3489 and ev‘ents contributed by its readers in Maple. Concord 8; Edgeley districts. Sherwood, Mrs. Raymond Stuart, AV. 5-1934: and in Concord. Mrs. Ruth the 7 meeting Too Many Strawberries? NEVER Just Not Enough Boy! cloudy weather|September 61h weather September 6111, 11mm 7.30 to necorded 9.30 pm. at the home of Mrs. the first Margaret Blow, 21 Garden the dozen. that we realized what a totally ambitious program they were carrying out. We found out the following “ingredients†were used: two, 75-pou‘nd bags potatoes; 30 quarts of homemade salad dressing, 120 pounds of Virgin- ia ham â€" which had been baked the day before in many a farm kitchen, with a sauce of pineapple and orange juice, spiked by tangy mustard and spices, two cases of lettuce and the same of cabbage, 40 loaves of bread. 10 pounds of butter. 16 gallons of rich milk, 18 quarts of red tomatoes. four dozen bunches of crisp radish- es and 432 quarts of juicy strawberries, topped by 50 we did not meet her. we heard of Mrs. Peterman, who is 98 years old and the oldest church member. She had been there for supper, coming from the Pine Grove nursing home for the festival. as she had for the Slst anniversary of the church, the Sunday before the com- munity party was held. Other old timers we met, who look forward to this day each year were. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Orr, Victoria Square, who used to live quite near the church. The Orrs have attended the festival for 60 years. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Ross of King City have “been coming for 40 years." were there, 17,4 A The Jack. Kyles pounds of sugar were served. along with every type of cake and pie and tart, the ladies of *the church turn out so hand- some‘ly. Everyone Helps other activities. But in the early 1900’s the men were busy churning ice cream, which war. sold at a booth on the law after the supper. along \vit‘ home made lemonade and grez: bunches of bananas, they tolr' me There was always a ball gamt and an entertainment program in those days and horses and buggies were tied to rail fences a quarter of a mile south of the chum-h, the horses patientl} standing in the shade and munching on the wayside grass as they resviedr Many Older Members We talked with some of the oldé; ï¬Ã©Eï¬réiG‘hbi Hive, ibeeh attending Teston Church for 355 Ion: a: 71 year& and ahhouzh’ fhornlea News MRS. B. LEPKEY attending Teston Church for long as 71 years. and a‘l‘thou Anyone wishing to meet the members or interested in join- ing the Langstatf Young Wom- en’s Institute are asked to call AV. 5-3270. Plans were also made for a barbecue party to be held at Thomhill Park August 12. Mrs. Joan Suter was in charge of the program. Mrs. Claire Willett and Mrs. Verna Ablett served refreshments. The September meeting will be held at the home of Claire .awrence 1 or Scarboro new No. 8 ï¬re Other old timers we met, whoi look forward to this day each1 year were. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Orr. Victomia Square, who used to live quite near the church. The Orrs have attended the festival for 60 years. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Ross of . Canadian Legion . Richmond Hill Branch 375 REGULAR MEETING Second Monday of each month at 8 pm. LEGION HALL Carrville Road One Block west of Yonge 5% All Veteran: \Velrnmn uuL albu LU oyytcbluw uuu an a thoughtful, kind person. How often we overheard about the many times when there was sickness, accident, or trouble of any kind in their homes or the home of their friend or loved one â€"â€" somehow from some- where H‘arold Davies would show up to offer his help in a practical way or to comfort and give solace. The hour might be late as perhaps his earlier calls would have him visiting the hospitals at some distance or he was on an errand to pick up last minute request for supplies for one of the church organiâ€" zations â€" but his day was never on a union scale basis. The leadership of Harold and Helen was also felt in the! couples club as the majority of‘ the younger married people had not previously done church work but an interest has been created and an active part now taken. As the Davies family leaves Maple to take up the pastomate at Cookstown, many pleasant and grateful thoughts mingled with the prayers of their people. for their continued health and happiness. will follow them there. The members and Iï¬l‘iends of Maple United Church present- ed ‘Rev. MrLDa-vies with a purse (By Toby Shore) The many. many friends of the Rev. Harold Davies, his wife Helen and daughters Dorothy, Ruth and Esther Ann, met in the Maple United Church Edu- cation Rooms to share their last congregational dinner to- gether and to wish him God- speed, on June 9. As is the custom, the table boards were ï¬lled with con- tributions from the church families â€"- half brough salads, sandwiches. and rolls and the others brought dessert, such as cakes of all varieties and pies â€"-â€" berry, rhubarb. apple. rais- in. lemon â€" name it. it was there. Tea and coffee were set» ved and the children really “concentrated†on their cool drink. Although the atmosphere was merry as beï¬ts such a time when many people meet in fel- lowship â€" it was also a soury time as they realized they were saying good-bye to their pastor of four years. During these years they had learned to respect him as a man of God, but also to appreciate him as a thoughtful, kind person. How often we overheard about the many times when there was sickness, accident, or trouble of any kind in their homes or the home of their ï¬riend or loved one â€" somehow from some- where H‘arold Davies would show up to offer his help in a lpraetical way or to comfort and Honor Rev. H.W. Davies Congregational Dinner His pastonate covered Maple. Hope and until very recently Edgeley Churches. Having a keen interest and desire to see the work of the United Church advance, he was called on for leadership in various areas. He was chairman of the Christian Education Committee which automatically placed him on other conference committees. Perhaps working with the‘ boys’ .and girls' groups has giv-é en MID. Davies his greatest joy and he has given leadership at! the boys’ and girls’ Cramp Ah-" shunyoong on Lake Simcoe. ‘ Mrs. Helen Davies is a leader] in the church in her own right" but as a help-mate to her hus- band, they make a perfect com- bination as parents and church workers. The Explorers. under leader- ship of Eva Breeze and Margar- et Walkem, showed their appre- ciation for Helen’s ever readi- iness to assist them, with a gift CHEVROLET JEORVAIR Lâ€" OLDSMOBILE DEALER 355 YONGE ST. N. (just north of Richmand Heights Centre) Tlil WILSON a NIBLE'I'T MQT9R§2 LIMITED Be sura to see Bonanza on the CBC‘ presented at their mother and daughter banquet. i The Messengers. a group of boys and girls aged 6, 7, and 8 years. took up her interest on Monday afternoons after school. :at the church. The children will realize the loss of their good friends mos directly this summer as lh church vacation school won' be held. In this capacity the Da vies were the mainstay and in spiration for the few interest ed mothers who took a cours at the vacation school worksho over two years ago. and in tur. instructed the staff in teachin the children over a period or about six weeks. Last summer the vacation school had a regu- lar attendance of nearly 100 primary and junior aged child- ren and a staff of 21 teachers!! About 14 children of the tea- cher-s were looked after in the ‘kindergarten and nursery setâ€" up. Because of this school man) of the teachers brought in or! the staff. are now active work- ers in the Sunday School de- partment. The members and lï¬l‘iends nf Maple United Church present- ed Rev. Mr. Davies with a purse and‘ Mrs. Davies with a place setting of her china set that had been started for her by the members of the Orillia Church. 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