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noly Trinity News On Sunday evening, Decem- ber 9th, the Trinity teens and‘ twentlel enjoyed a visit from Rev. D. L. Varey. former assisw tmt at Holy Trinity, who show- ed them interesting pictures taken during his trip to the Holy Land last summer. Mr. Vuey is now assistant curate at St. Paul's Church, Bloor St. Eat, Toronto. On December 16th at 8 a.m. . Joint corporate communion and breakfast will be held for (the Men's Association and the young people of the parish. 30'. Fred Jackson of Emmanu- el Church. Riohvaie, will assist in the service. The breakfast program will be given by Mr. William White who will sing and also lead the group in Christmas carols. At hhe 11 am. service on the 13th, the boys and girls of the parish will present white gifts in the form of food and clothâ€" ing for needy families. Thesei will be given to the downtown church workers for distribution. On Sunday evening. December 10th. Rev. B. R. Howden, rector of Holy Trinity will preach at a omdiellght service at St. Bar- nabas Church. Haiton, in Tor- onto. United Church News Following the induction ser- sevei vice on November 29th. Rev. bon A. I. Higgins preached his first seve‘ sermon at Thomhill United pom Church on December 2nd, his cell (By Doris M. FitzGerald) A century ago Robert Jos- eph Arnold, a Thornhlll farmer. was reeve of Vaugh. an Township. His term ex- tended from 1861 through 1863, and it is possible that he, and his council, were re- turned by accla-mation at least once, for elections were not popular in those days. THE LIBERAL: uv. r-.. .9. here were but five polling booths in Vaughan - one for each ward, but time and dis- tance were less important then. What the voters really disliked was the manner in which the elections were conducted. All votes were recorded openly, either viva voce (orally), by a show of hands, or by inking them in on a list showing the voter's name and address, and the candidate he supported. In- evitany this bred discord within families. and between neighbours of difiering poli- tical views, and it opened the way for unscrupulous campaigners to obtain sup- port for their party by brib- ery, intimidation, and even brute force. Though we have never heard of any nefarious practices in connection with elections in Vaughan, we have read about scandalous goings on in other parts of Ontario. One of the more amusing incidents concerned a wagon load of men who sold their votes near the poll for $5.00, only to dis- cover later that they had been paid with notes from a defunct bank. In 1874 voting Pharmacist Lee Sproule at present works in extremely tight quarters in the basement of the York County Hospital at Newmarket. Success of the current County of York United Hospitals campaign will enable him to have newer, more adequate space and equipment. The appeal also will enable construction of a new hospital at Richmond Hill. TELEPHONE AV. 5-2331 Richmond Hillr,770ntario, Thursday, December 13, 1962 uu. \pwl‘luvvvvl "u, .v-._,._r _-, _,, )er based on “The Theme is Mu- The third in the series of tor sic". lectures entitled “Impact” at at The speaker for the evening Thomhill Secondary School on ar- was Mr. L. Love of the tie gift December 3, saw an overflow or- division of Ribbon Fabric Inc. audience (students only) having who was introduced by Mrs. H. the program piped into a sec-‘ Skinner. He demonstrated with 0nd room for them. The im-* er- several colors of satin-tone rib- menser popular speaker (or rev. ban and showed how to make performer, I should say) was lrst several varieties of the pom- Sid Dolg‘ay of the well-known ted pom bow. “In wrapping a pan folk singers The Travellers. his cel for a man” he said. “choose With Mr. Dolgay was another rtopic belnlg “For Your Sakes".i On Sunday December 16th, the white gift set-Vice will be held and Rev. Higgins‘ sermon will be entitled “The Wonder- ful Name”. The annual meeting and Christmas party oi the Thom- h‘ili United Church Women was held at the church on Decem- bea‘ 4th. The meeting took the form of a dinner, with each unit of the U.C.W. providing for their own table. There was variety and abundance to de- light every member. Each la-dy brought a gift of a pair of socks for boys at the House of Con- The program and worship service was conducted by unit 7 and the executive, led by Mrs. 1). Davidson. As a prelude to the worship service, the junior choir, under the direction of Mr. Hugh Martin, entertained with special sonng and carols. 'I‘he audienCe happily joined in the carol singing. Mrs. George Kelson and Mrs. S. Mackay conducted the worship service based on “The Theme is Mu- sic”. by secret ballot became the law in Ontario, ‘and did much to promote more peaceful elections and to protect the voters from in- timidation and bribery. In the years since then women have gained the right to vote. and the franchise has been extended to include all citizens of voting age. whe- ther they own property or not. If Mr. Arnold were alive today he might concede that elections have definitely taken a turn for the better. One of a family of nine children, Robert Joseph Ar- nold was related to many of the early settlers in this dis~ trict. His forbears were Uni- ted Empire Loyalists from New Jersey who spent some years in New Brunswick be- fore coming to Upper Cana- da during the regime of Col. John Graves Simcoe. His fa. ther Captain John Arnold fought. and was taken pris- oner, at the battle of York. His mother was Elizabeth Miles. When Robert J. was 21 years old his father deed- ed to him lot 29. con. 1, Vaughan which had come to him from James Miles, son of Abner Miles of Richmond Hill. On this farm Robert Arnold later commissioned Job Trott, Well known Thomhill stonemason to build a handsome square red brick house. This still re- mains a landmark on the west side of Yonge St., and is owned by a syndicate who Tight Quarters Thornhill Notes "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. masculine colors". He demon- strated a type of how which would be effective on a man’s gift parcel. Other types of gift wrap bows shown were medal- lions, bells, trees, rosettes, carâ€" n-ations, and finally, a beautiful rose The program finished with a question and answer period and Mr. Love was thanked by Mrs. Hugh Martin. {Cavendish Lodge '“Ailmthe gefierous Thornhill people who bougm tickets on the recent draw held by the Cavendish Lodge of Daughters of England, Willowclale, will be interested to know that the prize winning ticket was No. 1527, held by Mrs. McQuillan of 86 Norton Avenue, Willowdale. Mrs. McQuillzm won a picture ‘painted by one of the lodge members. Through the proceeds of this draw and sale of knit- ting done by lodge members, $100.00 was donated to the Thornhaven School for Retard- ed Children in Richmond Hill. Thornhill Secondary School plan to subdivide the farm. Robert J. Arnold and his wife Sarah Kirkpatrick had five children, Mary Alice who died in infancy, Bertha, John. Annie Cora and Rob- ert. The latter was only two years old when Mr. Arnold died at the age of 44, in 1871. The family circle was again broken in 1885 by the tragic death of twenty four year old Jack Arnold who was shot. in mistake for an- other man, in the Thornhill Hotel. Two transients were involved. One escaped, and one was caught hiding near the railway station at Con- cord. Magistrate Is-aac Chap- man. the Arnolds’ next door neighbour was roused from bed to swear,out a warrant for his arrest. After Mrs. Ar- nold died in 1893 at the age of 54, the farm passed to Bertha Arnold and her bro- ther Robert. He sold his share, went out west, be- came postmaster in Wadenva, Sask., and died there not long ago, leaving a son and daughter. Bertha Arnold who was twice married lost her only child Aubrey de Vere Arnold Turquand, and her second husband, George Leigh A. G. McAllum, in the first world war. They are commemorated by a stained glass window and bronze ta- blet in Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill. She retained her half of the farm and left it, when she died in 1938 to her nephew Arnold Davison. He "free lance" folk singer, Mr Ted McGillivray Mr. Dolg‘ay talked about the: background of folk music and: played tapes and records to il-I lustrate his points. He and Mr. McGilliv'r-ay then entertained the students with several songs, ‘ Mr. McGillivray accompanying with a 12 string steel guitar and Mr. Dolgay with 'a mando-cello. They then had the students join them in singing several Cana- dian folk songs and taught them an African folk song. So great was the students' enthusiasm that they asked Mr. Dolgay to come again, which he said he would be happy to do. He also stated that he would be glad to help them .organize a folk music group at sthe school. Once the exams ,are safely (?) out of the way, 'the students will quite proba- -bly take him up on this gen- erous ofler. sold it during the second world war to the late Charles J. Smith who openâ€" ed Arnold Ave., through the property. Annie Cora Arnold mar- ried R. J. Davison and they had two children, Grace. Mrs. E. S. Russel. and Ar- nold. Between 1935-40 Mr. and Mrs. Davison and their family rented the spacious old house in Thornhill and returned to live in the village. The two grandchil- dren attended Thornhill Pu- blic School which is built on the front of the Arnold farm, and made many friends in the district. Now Sally Davi- son is Mrs. R. M. Crump. the mother of four young sons, and lives in the United States. Robert Russell. also married, lives in Montreal and is a drama critic, lectur- er, script writer and produc- er, who sometimes takes part in TV and radio pro- grams. He has been awarded a Canada Council grant and will soon be leaving for France to study, and to write The next in the series of lee-l tures, which’ are doing so much to enrich the background and broaden the horizons of the students, will be a student from Kenya who will discuss condit- ions in his native country. This lecture is scheduled for some time in January. . The Young Women’s Institute held a swccessful euchre recent- ly, with the proceeds going to help a local student through university. Surviving are her husband, Bob, her brother. Mr. Hill, and four sons and three daughters, Casey, Olive. Doreen, Wilfred, Morton. Richard and Frances. Ratepayers Association The community was saddened last week with the news of the death of Mrs. Edna Charles in Branson Hospital December 7. a book on the theatre. Time and careers play their part in scattering families, and today Robert J. Arnold once prominent as councillor, deputy-reeve, and New of Vaughan Township, and as warden ~of Holy Trinity Church. Thorn-hill has but one surviving descendant in Ontario - his granddaughter Mrs. Grace Russell of Tor- onto. Mrs. Charles had been a res- ident of Sussex Avenue for many years. All her family were educated at local schools includ- ing Thornhill High School. The La-n-gstafi‘ Ratepayers As- sociation will hold a general meeting at Thornlea School on Thursday, December 13 at 8 pm. Residents are asked to bring their suggestions for recom- mendations for the Rezoning of this Area. Mr. Roberts will also report on a recent phone call from Mr. Ferguson. Jobber Manager of B.P. Oil Company in which Mr. Ferguson stated they would not be pressing for permits to ' install the proposed storage} tanks. 1 Birthday greetings to Harvey Hamblyn who celebrates his birthday on December 13. LANGSTAFF and THORNLEA NEWS VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES RICHMOND HILL BRANCH Miss K- Knox Richmond Hill Municipal Hall PHONE TU. 4-4101 Correspondent Mrs. B. Lepkey Phone AVenue 5-3489 V. O. N. Thornhill United Following the induction ser- vice, a social receptionwas held in the auditorium which was attended by some 250 members of the congregation and friends. Rev. and Mrs. Higgins and Rev. and Mrs. Veals formed a receiv- ing line, with Rev. Veals intro- ducing the church members to “1 Induction Service Rev. A. E. Higgins In an impressive ceremony, Rev. A. E. Higgins, B.A., B.D., was inducted as minister of Thornhill United Church on November 29th. Following the sermon “Called by God” delivered by ' Rev. H. Egerton Young, B.A., of Y-orkminster United ‘ Church, the ritual of induction was conducted by Rev. R. Harold Parr, B.A., minister of Glebe Road United Church and Chairman of the Toronto Centre Presby- tery. Rev. Howard J. Veals, B.A., B.Paed., assistant minister of Thornhill United Church, read the Scrip- ture lesson. Rev. Higgins pronounced the benediction. Following the induction ser- Mrs. Higgins. They were also vice, a social receptionwas held given a short greeting by Rev. in the auditorium which was Dilwin Evans minister of attended by some 250 members T h. . of the congregation and friends. 3:31.311 ;;;m1:1:s:fyfiréaghgrgfiffi Rev. and Mrs. Higgins and Rev. - . . . . _ and Mrs. Veals formed a receivâ€" Eilsggfndfllsl} “glinlgfngiifiise: ing line, with Rev. Veals intro- . ducing the church members to gsistlggntcrlgfch thaomigom‘xlfi the new minister. Mr. F. W. comed Mrs. Higgins on behalf Keuam’ .Chairman 9f the pasm' of the ladies of the congrega- ral relations committee, made a “on. Rev. Higgins made a gra_ speech of welcome to Mr. and cious reply, thanking everyone for their good wishes. the new minister. Mr. F. W. Kellam, chairman of the pasto- ral relations committee, made a speech of Welcome to Mr. and Slate Concert Friday At Langstaff Church Parents and friends of Lang- staff Baptist Church Sunday School are invited to attend a Christmas program Friday night at 7.30. Each class will be tak- ing part. r“ WMLy- u. I... Langstaff Baptist Church’s Young People’s Quiz Team de- feated Maple Hill Team in after church Bible Quiz held at Stouffville Christian Youth Cen- tre recently. Christmas meeting of the Ev- ening Mission Circle was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. A. Spencley. Gifts were bought and packed to be sent to church missionaries Mr. and Mrs. Petit Clerk in Quebec. The Women’s Afternoon Fel- lowship held their Christmas meeting Thursday. \\\\\\\\ Sunday, December 23, will be Christmas Sunday and Award Sunday for Langstafi Baptist Church. Youngsters who have attended Sunday School faith- fully w‘ill receive their award for the previous year. J. N. M ulholland Q.C. Mr. 8. Mrs. John Stokes Wed In St. Luke's REPRINTS AVAILABLE Readers may order re- prints of staff photos appearing in “The Liberal” at the newspaper office. 63 Yonge Street South, Rich- mond Hill. Mr. and Mrs. John Stokes are seen following their recent wedding in St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, Thornhill. The bride is the former Nellie DeLaat, daughter of Mr. and Mfs. PeI‘Jaat of Richvale. -__ ‘ 1 H, ,,,,, m1__‘l_ . _ m . . 80 Richmond St. West, Toronto Consultation by Appointment Phones: Thornhill AV. 5-3315 Toronto EM 4-2780 J.‘ CHIC Upuuuv, “final-vy- v- -._-. V" The groom is the son of Mr. ahrdiMrrs. S. Stokes of England. The happy couple are residing in Scarboro. ' LEGAL CANADIAN NATIONAL Going Home for Christmas? Get tickets and reservations now Plan a dependable train journey. Ask about low week- end fares, group coach rates. gift travel tickets. ’63 AV.5-II80 RICHVALE AV.5-II89 Baker's Sales & Service A. E, Higgins, A native of the Maritime prov- 'hornhill United inces, Rev. Higgins is a gradu- ate of Dalhousie University and Consult your local agent. LIMITED 9144 YONGE ST. Pine Hill Divinity School. After service in the R.C.A.F. he had a pastorate at McKay Road United Church in Ottawa and comes to Thornhill from Victoria, B.C., where he has been minister of First United Church for the past seven years. Mrs. Higgins, the former‘ Leona Welch, is also a native of the Maritimes. She is the daughter of the late Captain R. E. Welch of the merchant ‘marine and her mother lives now in Halifax. The Higgins have two sons. A married son lives in Ottawa and the other son remains in Victoria. They have one grandchild. No strang- er to Ontario. Rev. Higgins ex- pressed himself as happy to be back in this “growing prov- s2295 WALKER&MITCHELL GENERAL CONTRACTORS AV. 5- 2526 THORNHILI. Recreation Rooms RENOVATIONS 8. 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