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The Liberal, 22 Nov 1962, p. 5

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Patricia Shelton, who is a member of the Bayview High School band. brought her in- strument. the clarinet, explain- ed its mechanisms and delight- ed everyone with a few short pieces on this instrument, thus allowing the members to get a close up of the sound and per- formance of the clarinet - all of which proved very interest- ln‘g and educational. Then Jan- Ice Grainger. read a few chap- ters from the book titled “How Man Made Music" and will con- tinue to do so at each meeting. After the president of the M.T.H. Musical Club. Patricia ‘Shelton had welcomed new members: Judith Jones, Legh Rootham. Maureen Hay and Lloyd Parker to the club - the November 18th gathering pro- ceeded with many lnterestlng items allotted in a very short time. A new project was initiated by Miss Ruth Garson. honorary chairman and backed by mem- bers who were quite excited abnut this idea. Keuy Hicks, daughter of Mr. md Mrs. D. Hicks, celebrated her third birthday on Novem- ber 20th with a party at her home on Richmond Street. Joining 1n the fun were, Johnnie Atkinson. Paul Hlllnby. Mary Beth Weiss from Willow- dnle, and her sister Cathie. The meeting ended with a listening of the record “The1 Story of the Piano" with Andre‘ Previn, pianist, and Hans Con- rled. narrator. Both music and refreshments were enjoyed by members attending. Ronnie Boon. Geraldine Bruce, Jane Dean. Judith Dodson. Tove Fynbo. Jolene Goodier. Sheila Orbok and Ian Sandy. Anyone who has had a few years of the study of a musical instrument and wishing to join this club extraordinaire is ask- ed to write the club’s president It 238 Axminster Drive. The November meeting of the above organization was held on Thursday in the library audi- torium. It was gratifying to see such a large attendance - 45 members and 15 guests. Memw bers were pleased to welcome ladies from the Thornhill W.I.. also Mrs. E. Lewis, the district secretary. Richmond Hill WJ. Mr. F. Israel (librarian), Miss Mary Wilkle and Mrs. H. Rob- ertson acted as judges for the controversial debate on the sub- ject “Our Grandmothers Were Better Homemnkers Than The Women of Today”. The affirma- tive side Mrs. R. Fox and Mrs. H. H. MacKly. carried the hon- ours opposing Mrs. C. Harding and Mrs. A. Lander. Mrs. R. Sorenson gave an in~ teresting account of a trip she took this summer (off the trav- elled highway) seeing how the "other fellow lives" in the not too civilized parts of the north country. Mrs. G. Masters sang two de- lightful solos accompanied at therpiano by Mrs. C. Harding. Mrs. L. W. Zuefelt, a former W.I. member is at present re- cuperating in York County Hos- pital after being injured [m an accident. ‘ The immediate past presi- dent. Mrs. H. Sanderson. pres- ented Mrs. C. Harding with the official Federated Women's In- stitute colourful pin in apprec- iation of her untiring efiorts in furthering the work of the in- stitute. Mrs. R. Fox. as a delegate to the area convention held rec- ently in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. gave a most compre- hensive report of the activities â€" it was interesting to learn there are now 6,500,000 insti- tute members throughout the world. Members are reminded that December 8th I: Achievement Day at Aurora High School. It is hoped some ladles will en- deavour to attend to encourage the young 4-H club members in their project. Memo re Christmas â€" in keep- ing with next month's motto. “It is better to give than to re- ceive". members are requested to bring a gift suitable for a York Manor resident to the De- cember meeting. " “Vum’ FREE Start Playing Today Our 8-week Beginners Course at $250 weekly includes the free use of an instrument in your home. byai Call TU. 4-5272 Today MUNDINGER MUSIC Yonge & Centre 525. Richmond Hill THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT g3 OF YOUR LOA NED FREE CHOICE Editor Margot Crack Brenda Blaney, Lynn Olsen, Susan Kelly and Valerie Fen- wick of the Richmond Hill Unâ€" ited Church Explorers led the group in worship. The Novem- ber 16th meeting was the elec- tion of new officers and this week is initiation. For many years one of the most pleasantly anticipated so- cial events of the district is the annual Ladies‘ Night of Rich- mond Masonic Lodge. It was held last Saturday evening at Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club and as usual was a must successful and enjoyable even- ing. A sumptuous banquet was served and occupying seats at the head table were ruling master Stanley F. Tinker and Mrs. Tinker, senior warden Roy tTaylor and Mrs. Taylor, district deputy grand master S. H. Bren- nan and Mrs. Brennan and sen- ‘ior Lodge officers and their wives. Last Sunday morning the Sacrament of Baptism was ce- lebrated in St. Matthew’s Unit.- cd Church with the Rev. W. W. Patterson officiating. The members and guests were extended a most cordial wel- come by the ruling master and the all-important toast to “The Ladies" was proposed by Roy Taylor and responded to by Mrs. Tinker, wife of the worshipful master. At the conclusion of her remarks Mrs. Tinker was presented with a beautiful bou- quet of chrysanthemums. Danc- in. cards and a social time completed the evening. Preceding the banquet Mr. and Mrs. Norman Todd enter- tained at a cocktail party at their Church Street home and Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Tinker ent- ertained afterwards at their home on Richmond Street. The following children were received at that time. John Gibson Cobb, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cobb, 456 S. Taylor Mills Drive. Michelle Christine Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Taylir, 430 Bonita Crescent. Sandra Dale Trum- bull, daughter of Mr. and Mn. Dale Trumbull, 212 Alsace Rd. Robert Norman Ticker, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lyn Tucker, 406 Becker Rd._ Christopher William Lowman, san of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Lowman of 223 Neal Drive. Deborah Lynn Rob- ‘ertson, daughter of Mr, and ‘Mrs. Kenneth R. Robertson, 385 Allgood St. :Sandra Jean MacMillan, dvaughtir of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Macmillan, 33 Cartier Crescent. Cynthia Jean Walk- er, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Walker, 183 N. Taylor Mills Drive. Joanne Lillian Bel- fry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Belfry, 253 Maple Ave. Karen Lynn Snider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Snider, 298 Palmer ,Ave. Nancy Ruth Hewitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hewitt. 420 Balkan Rd. Donald Wayne, Brian Keith; Barbara Alane, children of Mr.‘ and Mrs. Donald Casey, 237 Zelda Crescent, and William James. Charlotte Elizabeth, Ro« berta Jean, Norma Lynn, Robert Spencer, Francis Bruce, chil- dren of Mr. and Mrs. W. Robert Smith. 250 Bluegrass Blvd. Speaker of the evening was the highly skglled Donn oi D. Albert Brown Coiflures. For the purpose of demon- stration. Donn set and styled three of the Kinettes' hair: Jackie Bellamy, president; Lor- ‘rie Gemmill, past president and‘ Shirley Hicks, charter president. ‘ Donn also brought his own mod- el, Valerie Murphy, with her hair set in rollers. He combed and brushed Val's hair into three completely different hair- dos. For two of these hairdos be used the newly introduced hair bands. and with each change he emphasized the need for brushing the hair. He demon- strated back combing. back brushing and hair spray for use in the pufied hair styles but stated that this is on its way out. The flat look is now being introduced but has not taken hold In yet. The November 14th meeting of the Richmond Hill Kinette Club held at the Yangtze Pagoda Res- taurant, began with the singing of the Kinette song followed by a most delicious Chinese dinner. The treasurer's report was given followed by a report from the committee chairman. The service chairman reported her attendance at the York County United Hospitals Campaign meeting held at the Summit Golf and Country Club. Further to this report the club carried a motion to donate a baby iso- lette to the new Richmond Hill Hospital. A letter from the Save the; Children Fund was read thank-‘ ing members for the donation of a box of clothing and infor- ming them of the use of penny beggers which are soup tins converted into banks. A motion was carried that each Kinette keep a penny begger for the remainder of this 1962-63 sea- son. After some discussion it was decided that they would again give gifts to the Mental Health Association for their Christmas gift campaign. The programme consisted of a discussion of controversial sub- jects which confront the leaders of the church. Mrs. A. J. McLatchy. Yonge Street, recently returned home from an extensive trip to the west coast. Mrs. G. Yerex and Mrs. Lucy Dickie. with whom Mrs. McLat- chy travelled, are at present staying at Beacon Lodge, Vic- toria, while Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Yerex. former residents of the Hill, are now residing at Beach Drive. Oak Bay. Vancouver Is- land. ' On Monday evening the Rich- mond Hill Rotary Club were ad- dressed by Mr. Sam Crawford. an ex-president of the Gravenâ€" hurst Rotary Club, who is as- sociated with the Crown Zellar- bach Company. Others attending the meeting from the vicinity were, Mrs. A. E. Tyson, Mrs. J. Derrick. Mrs. C. Peterkln and Miss M. Mackie. The AOTS Men’s Club of the Richmond Hill United Church held a dinner meeting in the main hall on November zlst. His subject was the timber and lumber industry in British Columbia. After a very inter- esting talk he showed the first all-Canadian film to deal with this subject. A most enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs. Noman Todd attended the annual meeting of the Provincial Rehabilitation Foundation March of Dimes at the Park Plaza Hotel on Novem- ber 19th. The monthly meeting of the Richmond Hill Senior Citizens was held on November 14th in the United Church room with 104 members present. Father I“. McGinn opened withi a prayer of thanksgiving. The} different convenors gave re-; ports, birthde were recognin ed, and a discussion was held re senior apartments â€" locations and buildings, etc. â€" for which they hope a survey will be made. Several members have been on the sick list. The mill- inery classes each Monday (1.30 to 3.30) are proving very popu- lar and it is hoped more ladies will attend. About 60 senior cit- izens are still bowling every Fri- day. Final arrangements were made for the bazaar on Decem- ‘ber 5th. Mr. Todd took part in a panel discussion on fund raising ideas for the annual campaign held ’in January. Senior Citizens The meeting adjourned after which square dancing was en- joyed by members, assisted by Mrs. Carson Whalen, Mrs. N. Brown and Mrs. R. E. Dunn. The tables were gain decor- ated with checked cloths and candles in bottles for the social hour which closed the meet-mg. Plan to attend the next meet- ing of Pleasantvillc Home and School Association at the school. The programme will begin at 8 pm. on November 26. “Is Our Physical Fitness Programme Ad- ;equate?” This is the question ‘which the panel will discuss. ‘They will explore the physical‘ education programme and} sports. They will attempt to de- termine the effect on a child’s moral and physical development. The panel will be Rev. Mr. J. O’- Neil of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Dr. John Wynne of the Langstafi Clinic, Mr. Bill My- ers, a former Argonaut player and now a teacher in Earl Haig Collegiate, and Mr. Ralph Gor- don, a physical education sup- ervisor in North York element- ary schools. Mr. Bill Babcock, head of the Physical Education Department at Richmond Hill High School will moderate. Mrs. R. J. Nelson entertained recently at a trousseau tea in honour of the forthcoming mar- riage of her daughter Miss Di- ane N'elson. Mrs. Nelson, assisted by Mrs. C. Sturdy, mother of the groom- elect greeted the many friends, relatives and neighbours who called during the afternoon and evening. Mrs. W. C. Snider, grandmo- ther of the bride-elect poured tea during the afternoon. The tea table was tastefqu decor- ated with pink and white strea- mers and bells and centered with pink and white mums. car- nations and white candles. Guests were served by Gail Nelson and Gail Sturdy. Assist- ing the bride-elect in showing her trousseau and many lovely wedding and shower gifts was Mrs. R. Hastings. Sharon Stur- dy was in charge of the guest book‘ Wendy Lee and Lynda Mat- thewson were in charge of kit- chen duties. Out‘ of town guests attending eye were from Wyevale, Foxboro, sm Toronto, Weston and Woodstock. lst Typewriters - Adding Machines SALES - SERVICE ~ RENTALS “your office machine speciath 88 Baker Ave.. Richmond Hill lee portable models at 'Wight's Pharmacy’ Day or Evenlnzs TU. 4-1745 L H SIMS ‘â€"mI-iiiéumax;y friends throughout the community extend their best wishes for a speedy recovery. Laymen‘s Sunday to be held at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 25, will find Dr. H. H. MacKay, Clerk of Session in charge of the service, and preaching the sermon. Mr. George Sweeny, Highland Lane, director of the Toronto Ski Club, will be spending the next weekend at the Summit Golf Club-not with his golf clubs - but putting in the poles for the new ski tow, in preparation for the first snowfall. Mr. LoWe, a member of the Richmond Hill Senior Citizens, is at present a patient at St. Michael's Hospital where he is undergoing treatment, He will be assisted by‘Messrs. H. Lemon, R. Gemmill and R. Newman. An all male choir will provide the music under the direction of Mrs. Vera Diamond, organist and choir leader. Two very interesting guest speakers were Mrs. Mary Mew, Cubmaster for the district of Markham. and Mr. Keith Conâ€" elly, district representative of the Rovers Round Table. The annual Christmas PM Luck Supper will be held Dec- ember 12th. Members of the Klngcrafts Painting group are holding an exhibit and sale on November 24th at Kingcraft House. Miss Catherine Tuton. 20- yearâ€"old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Turton. 207 Mill St., has graduated with her R.N. degree from Brantford General This year two sk-i tows will be operating to further accommo- date the rapidly growlng mem- bership. The November meeting of the Scout Mother’s Auxiliary was held at the Scout Hall on the 14th. The sale Eommences at 10.30 until 3 pm. â€" and local artists will be among the many exhibi- t-ors. President of the group is El- len Street; secretary, Jean Mc- Intyre; pianist, Elizabeth Tur- ton, and story reader, Dawn Pax- ton. Hokpltal St. Mary’s Anglican Church Junior Auxiliary organized a separate group for 11 to 12 year olds, called the Junior Auxiliary Nighthawks. Plans were made to assist the afternoon W.A. with the bazaar on November 24th, with the group taking charge of the fish pond. New members are wel- come. The cast and production crew of “Teahouse of the August Moon" held a mid~run party on Saturday at the home of the director, Cicely Thomson,Vau- ghan Road. The play, received enthusias- tically by capacity audiences nightly, will run a further two nights, November 30th and De- cember lst, to enable disap- pointed Curtain Club patrons a chance to see the show that was given unqualified praise by Tor- onto critics. Mrs. John of Eatons has re- turned to her home in Rich- mond Hill after spending last week in New York viewing the stores and the American ready- to-wear market for Spring 1963. The highlight of her visit was the fashion group Ready-To- Wear Luncheon in the new Am- ericana Hotel on Seventh Ave. Asked for comments on spring fashions Mrs. John said, “An exciting shifting of shape!" It is with sincere regret that we report Mr. Les Stanley, am- iable proprietor of “The Alleg- ro", local music shop was rushed to the Toronto Western Hospital on November 10th in a coma“ due to unsuspected diabetes. Credit goes to Dr. Cameron Cowan for prompt action which undoubtedly saved Les’s life. The shop will be closed at odd hours, but Evelytn, Les’s wife is gamer carrying on. Phone 884- 3411 if the shop is closed. Les's friends in the Richmond Hill Symphony and the choral soc- iety, the Curtain Club and all3 iserious musicians will wish him‘ \a speedy recovery. ‘ Again this year the commun- ity is looking forward to the Richmond Hill United Church bazaar to be held on December lst from 2 to 5 pm. After touring the abundant booths, mothers can relax and enjoy a refreshing cup of tea, as well as take home some good- ies from the bake table for the weekend. i'Ir‘hére are some unusual and eyecatching booths this year, so don't miss the date. December in popqu makes on hand Special Students’ Bates Mrs. Frank H. Patterson left on Sunday for her home in De- troit, having spent the last two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Os- ;mond L. Wright, Wright Street. Mr. John Founder, Romac Court, attended the Institute of Radio Engineers’ Convention held at the King Edward Hotel on November 12, 13 and 14th. Mrs. M. Maxwell and Mrs. G. Jones attended a party on Tuesday for their aunt Mrs. J. Roadhouse from Sceptre, Sask., who is spending a few days with their mother, Mrs. G. Mc- Entee at her home in Willow- dale. Mrs. Roadhouse is a former resident of Unionville. “Teahouse of the August Moon” is playing to capacity houses, and such has been the success of the production that it has been necessary to extend the run for a further two nights, November 30th and December lst. If you were one of the un- lucky ones who were unable to obtain tickets -â€" call TU. 4- 7062 today, and avoid disap- pointmen‘t. Graham F. Towers, former governor of the Bank of Canada, will officially open new addi- tions to St. Andrew’s College this Saturday, November 24th. Mr. Towers directed the Bank of Canada through 20 years of growth, retiring in 1954. He was a student at St. Andrew’s in 1911-1913. The new college buildings, in use since September, are the Great Hall, the Kenneth Ket- chum Memorial Auditorium and connecting classrooms. Those attending from Rich- mond Hill will be Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hordal, Mr. and Mrs. '1‘. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Doug- las-Crampton. The good wishes of the community are extended to Mr. W. C. Savage, Centre Street East, who will be cel- ebratingthis 89th birthday on November 26th. WITH TRADE Richmond Hill TV & Appliances AV. 5-3756 34 YONGE ST. S. TU. 4-7456 Tenders are invited for Garbage and Ash Collection from residences in the village. Complete tender forms may be obtained from the under- signed. Tenders to be in not later than Decem- ber 3rd, 1962. Long-time residents of Richmond Hill, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Leno of 86 Leisure Lane, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary November 15. Helping them to celebrate the happy occasion was Mr. Leno’s sister, Mrs. Bessie Spinner, here on a visit from England. Mrs. Spinner celebrated her 75th birthday the same day. She left Monday on her return to England. GARBAGE COLLECTION TENDERS FOR KING CITY G. T. THOMPSON, Secretary King City Trustees Box 400 King City Celebrate 63rd Anniversary The Y.W.C.A. are holding a "Theatre Night” this Thursday, when over fifty members will be attending a performance of “Teahouse of the August Moon” at the Curtain Club. This will be followed by a "get acquainted" party at the Town Inn. A “get acquainted” meeting is being held by the Engineers’ Wives, Richmond Hill Branch. on November 28th in the Rich- mond Hill Public Library audi- torium. Prospective new members welcome, for further inform- ation, call Mrs. J. Miller, TU. 4- 4190. Local equestriennes winning awards at the Royal ’Wlnter Fair were Vivian Nieberg and Lesley Belts. They were members of the Children’s Hunt team and re- ceived The Telegram Trophy which was presented by Mrs. Arthur Godfrey, wife of the TV star. Barbara Peirce, 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will- iam E. Peirce, Rockport Cres- cent, has been cast in the role of Mary Louise in “The En- chanted" to be presented at the Crest Theatre from December 12th to January 5th. Many parents will remember Mrs. G. C. V. Hewson who led the child guidance discussion course for the Y.W.C.A. last year, and will be interested to know that she is appearing weekly on Tuesday morning on the “Free and Easy show on Channel 9. Barbara, the youngest in the cast, was chosen by director Murray Davies. following cast- ing meetings held at the Crest last week. Watch this column for fur- ther information regarding Mrs. Hewsons return visit to the Hill, when she will again con- duct a six weeks child guidance course starting mid-January. For further'details regarding the course. please call Mrs. James Downey at TU. 4â€"2442. RCA VICTOR O Long-Range New Vista Tuner 0 Picture Stabilizer Circuits 0 Automatic Channel Equalizer 0 Cop- per Bonded Circults 0 Victor Crafted Furniture Styling o Balanced Fidel- ity FM Sound. $219.95 23" TV Pauline Braceyfilbbon. prop- rietress of Chez Pauline House of Beauty, accompanied by hair stylist Grace Glass, celebrated the opening of their new beau- ty salon on Yonge Street by at- tending the Interworld Coifiure, organized by the Guild of Hair Design, at the Park Plaza Hotel. HALL â€" In loving memory of a dear mother, Sarah Hall, who passed away November 18 1960. “And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes.” Lovingly remembered by daughter Winnie and grandchil- dren. c1w21 POOLE -- In loving memory of a dear wife and mother who passed away November 21, 1961. “The depvhs of sorrow we can- not tell 0f the loss of one we loved so well And while she sleeps .1. peace- ful sleep Her memory we shall always keep." â€" Ever remembered. Geo. Poole and family. c1w21 In filemartams Keep our “Life in the Hill” columns up to date with your news items â€" the service is free â€" call the Social Editor Margot Crack at TU. 4-1105. To The Residenis Of Ward I * In Richmond Hill : 'The voters of Ward 1, together with their fellow citizens in Richmond Hill, Will go to the polls on Dec. 8 to elect their 1963 Town Council. Before you can exercise your democratic right as a free citizen, YOUR NAME MUST BE ON THE VOTERS’ LIST. Please allow me to check your name for you. A tele- phone call to my home - 884-5390 - is all that is required. 295 Bluegrass Blvd. WALTER scuons‘v: THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill. Ont, Thursday, November 22, 1962 § ELGIN MILLS RD. CROSBY AVE. Is Your Name On The Voters' list? YOUR CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR IN WARD I : INSURANCE R24 Elizabeth St. N. I'-I HERBERT R. BUTT All that area bounded on the north by the Elgin Mills Sideroad, on the east by Bayview Ave., on the west by Yonge St., on the south by Crosby Avenue. 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