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, The devouonal_ taken by Mrsflng the brief business meeting. :Clarke Lawson. stressed the fact the members were reminded ,that In all the major religions of “lat through the C~W-L- Al‘ch- the world. there ls one common diocesan COUHCU- Complete [principle Some state it posi‘ SChOIaPShiDS are {available for flvely. others negatively, but in worthy students which would ‘ carry them right through univ- n h. , A __ ersity. On January 15th. the women's association held their monthly :meeting at the home of Mrs. .Kon Hall, Westwood Lane. with -the north group in charge. Some :35 ladies attended and after a .short business meeting. were addressed by Mrs. Nadine .Hradslcy on “New People and 'New Canadians". Mrs. Hradsky :gave an interesting account of Jher own experience in becom- jing a Canadian and outlined graphically the difficulties and problems of New Canadians in Zadaptlng themselves to Canad- aian ways and learning the Eng- jltsh language. She pointed out .that we as. Canadians cannot 'really cherish our way of life Zhecause we have always had our dreedom, and expressed the hope jihat future generations may .have the strength and wisdom 'to retain this freedom. I Before coming to Canada 14 .years ago, Mrs. Hradsky was a :lawyer in Slovakia. She and Mr. Hradsky now live in Tor-o home with their two children. a ‘daughter who graduates this year in medicine. and a son who rplans to become an electronic engineer. the home of Mrs. Bert Heslop, Yonge Street, on January 17th. The president, Mrs. Sinclair was in the chair and greeted the 14 members and two visitors pres- ent. Visitors were Mrs. Escott from England and Mrs. Johnson from Willowdaie. At the conclusion of the brief business meeting. Mrs. C. Coo- per gave a very interesting talk on economics and health and Mrs. Heslop read two poems on health. Discussion took place about the next meeting which is to be held in the Presbyterian Church on February 21st. Built around historical events. the meeting will be in charge of Mrs. H. Mizen. This will also be the group‘s 615i birthday meet- ing. l The meeting closed with the Queen. following which lunch was served by the hostesses. Mrs. Heslop and Mrs. Cole. C.W.L. News The Catholic Women's League of St .Luke's met at the school on January 22nd with the presil dent. Mrs. V. DeMarco presid- ing. Father Crossland gave a 'shorl speech of welcome. Dur- 1 . Members of the senior high fellowship held a toboggan par- -ty recently and judging from all freports it was a huge success. Mtenwards they warmed up at jthe home of Mr. and Mrs. O. J-wdine, in Richmond Hill with lunch and dancing. His bags were packed with warm weather clothes. his ears ringing with warm wishes from friends. and his mind filled with deter- mination to do himself and Canada proud as a student. golfer and ambassador of good wfll. Brian. until last week. a grade 13 student at Thorn- hill Secondary School. left by air on January ‘13. to register for the spring sem- ester in general arts, major- tng in mathematiCS. There is l fine new 18 hole golf course in the un- iversity park and the pros- pect or being able to play at, all seasons and of possib- ly becoming a member of New Mexico State Univer- sity Golf Team. made the Invitation irresistible. - Dr. Zi, preaching in English. oke on the topic “Launch Out to the Deep". stressing the necessity for exploring the fifeps of Christian experience rough prayer, bible study and service. Following the service, flie visitors and the Thornhill aongregation enjoyed lunch to- lether. Brian Wilcox, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Wilcox, Vistaview Drive. Thornhill. and a member of Thornhill Golf Club won the Canadian Junior Golf Championship in 1960 was Low Medallist in 1962. and has been stea- dily gaining international recognition as a brilliant young golfer. Recently he was ofl‘ered a resident scho- arship at New Mexico State. University. situated at Las Crimea on the Rio Grande River. thing â€"- “All things ye would that men 5 you, do you even 5 for this is the law 2 Interesting guests at the Jan- uary 20th morning service at 'ljhornhill Presbyterian Church were Dr. Benjamin Zi. minister It the Chinese Presbyterian phets", (Matthew 7; Church on Beverley Street, Tor- and a time of {.3110 onto and some 50 members of ed the meeting, the junior' imermeaiate and Horticultural Societv Ignior choirs of his ciaurtfh. ’{he In spite of the e airs were conducte y i\ iss - Ruth Ma. fiE‘EffilfidflffiEni‘.” ?resbyterlan Church New- Golf Ace Off To New Mexico Thornhill and District News LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, January 31. 1963 thg §enior TELEPHONE AV. 5-2531 CARL E, HILL. M.D., 31.0.}! Cameron of Richmond Hill. and Mrs. K. Baxter of St. Paschal‘s. Willowdale. The No winners will compete again at the reg- ional contest to be held Febru- ary 24111 at St. Mary Immaculate School in Richmond Hill. The highlight of the evening was the first round in the CWL‘s annual oratoricai contest. Eight students from St. Luke's parti- cipated and the winners were, for the boys, John Fruhworth, whose subject was “What Life Will Be Like in the Year 2.000": and for the girls, Kelly Burk- hut who spoke on "What a Catholic Education Means to Me”. Judges were Mrs. A. Nobâ€" l'e, second vice-president of the Archdiocesan Council, Mrs. M. ’Dhe next méeting of the so- ciety will he on February 12 â€" about which more later. Women‘s Institute The Catholic Women's League of St .Luke's met at the school on January 22nd with the presi- dent, Mrs. V. DeMarco presid- ing. Father Crossland gave a short speech of welcome. Dur- ing the brief business meeting. the members Were reminded I The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Bert Heslop, Yonge Street, on January 17th. The president, Mrs. Sinclair was in the chair and gre'eted the 14 members and two visitors pres- ent. Visitors were Mrs. Escott from England and ‘Mrs. Johnson from Willowdale. The meeting closed with the Queen. following which lunch was served by the hostesses. Mrs. Heslop and Mrs. Cole. % With tea and cookies served by Committees are being set up 'bhe gentlemen of the executive. in every parish of this diocese ‘ Over 100 members of the soc- to make preparations for the ‘ iety attended the annual Christ- great event. On Sunday. August ‘mas banquet which was held in 13‘ Right Reverend Richard En- Holy Trinity ChurCh. Mrs. Har- rich. Bishop of Michigan will ris was convenor of the banquet. speak at Holy Trinity. Thornhill. assisted by Mrs. Welt and Mrs. The parish guild‘s annual card enlng was the presentation of February 26 has been chan. awards for the highest number ged to February 19. The AYPA of points accumulated by mem- will be holding a pancake sup- bers at the various shows held per on the 26th. I understand throughoutthe year. this is usually quite a hilarious The T Eflon Trophy in the event. so hope to tell you more flower section was carried off am“ it later °"' I“: my... Man-hur- ...i.... .1..- 1.-.: Lions Club NEWS Whatley. High point of the ev- party. announced last week for: it the warmest spot on the con tinent â€" 86 degrees. The wea ther remained delightfully warn throughout their stay and tilt whole family revelled in thl lovely beach and water. and ac quired a good tan in the pro cess. Mr. and Mrs. B. 1’. Robert: spent the Christmas and New Year holidays at the home 01 Mrs. Roberts‘ parents. Mr. anc Mrs. G. W. Brooks at Brace- bridge. And Johnny Gall. son of Mr and Mrs. J. C. Gall of 33 Kirk Drive snent a wankâ€"marl m.an The entertainment at this meeting was taken care of by Mr. Ernie Kohler who showed pictures taken on his European with an entertainihg and amus- nose Nursery on No.7 Highway tion and public relations. fkct. at Unlonville. Mr. Raab spoke Advance preparations are nowiSociaI Notes on the propagation of plants by being made for the Anglican} Mr. and M means of seeds, layering, cut- Conference which will be heldi26 Shasta D tings, bulbs. grafting and bud- in Toronto from August 13 to 23. three year a ding. A lively question Period More than 1.000 delegates are year old Eri followed. A draw was then held expected. The bishop. a priest and New Ye for the 10Vely begonias and col- and a layman from each of the Beach, near l 9115 Plants donated by MT. Ernie 340 dioceses throughout the They drove Kohler. The meeting closednvorid will be attending. day before C with tea and cookies served by Committees are being set up it the warmc the gentlemen of the executive. in every narish of this dinr-osa linpnt _ an i There is, as yet. no way of preventing the TB germ from settling and living in people. Recent studies show that it is “hiding out“ in more than 3.500.000 unsus- pecting Canadiansv who should be taking special precautions So why not have regular tuberculin tests from your doctor or at the free clinics when you have your check-up? The ladies were alsorremjnded A Unique Germ (Last of a Series of In spite of the cold. a we” attended meeting of the horti- cultural society was held at the United Church on January 15th with the new president. Mrs. H. A. Harris presiding. Secretary for 1963 is Mrs. E. Boyden and Mrs. P. Whitehead is the treas- urer. the end it comes to the same thing â€" “All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do you even so to them; for this is the law of the pro- phets". (Matthew 7:12). Lunch and a time of fellowship clos- DEPT. OF HEALTH TWP. OF NORTH YORK of Four) Thorn]: ill Notes "The Liberal” in always pleued to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill aren - ‘ - - - - - Our representative in Thornhili in Mrs. Margaret McLean. who may he reached by phoning AV. 5-2331. _ .V ...._ .ua.u, Mum. at l Attendance at recent bingosjthe same time long enough he- hasn‘t been too good. however, tween each one that you didn't and Mr. Lak advises that they skid to a halt outside the door need a turnout of 375 people and be too out of breath to just to make $100. He feels the speak. The appointments all weather has had something to made, the parents then seated do with it and would like all themselves outside the door of prospective bingo players to the room and waited their turn. know that they have brought And what a sad looking bunch pressure on the right places and of people they were too. It have had the heat boosted in seemed to me they all looked the building (the Farmers' Mar-leowed and apprehensive. poor ket) and that last week theregsouls. Could it be that their â€"- which means the public is Mr. and Mrs. Alan 'l‘utty of winning it. Each year they start 27 Shasta Drive spent. a week out with a jackpot of $300. The in Winnipeg recently where they first night they call 52 numbers visited Mrs. Tutty‘s sister. Mrs. and if there is no winner by Harry Gillis. then. the jackpot is carried over Most of the social life of our until the next week when 53 [air village was concentrated numbers are called and $25.00 around the high school last is added to the jackpot. Most week. The annual parents‘ recent jackpot winner was Mrs. nights were held January 17 and Alan Woolley of 7569 Yonge 22. And the white rabbit in Al- Street. Mrs. Woolley works at Mac’s cigar store on Yonge St. and her many Iriends were pleased to hear that she had won $475.00. Mr. Lak says they have been lucky in that for the most pawl the jackpot winners have been local people and 01d faithfuls who come out week after week. . ubwllv' Speaking to Harry Lak. chalr-‘ly in the Branson Hospital. He man of the bingo committee of came home minus his tonsils the Thornhill Lions Club, he and is by now. I expect. busily tells me the Lions are lasing back at the kindergarten class money on the hinges bhis year of Woodland School man spenker at the district Scout‘I So here‘s a local effort well committee conference which wasiworth your support. The Wed- held at Holy Trinity Parish Halllnesday night bingos are the on January 22. {Lions club main fund raising After hearing his address, the effort and all proceeds are used conference broke up for group in their community work. Let's sessions covering the following: get out and give them a hand. group chairmen and vice chair- You will find a warm welcome men, group treasurers, secretar- â€" both literally and figurative- ies and badge secretaries, camp’ly -â€"- each Wednesday night at chairmen. property. transporta-Ithe North York Farmers' Mar- Mr. N. R. Terrett. provincial executive commissioner was the speaker at the district Scout committee conference which was held at Holy Trinity Parish Hall on January 22. of the annual Valentine dance to be held at the school on Sat- urday. February 16th. Convener Mrs. Tina Brunott is already busy on the arrangements so we will expect to hear more of this soon. Holy Trinity New: . . . brings a timely and vital message for a“. Hear this outstanding evangelist 9-I7 February at Knox Presbyterian Church (Spadina and Harbord) Toronto, each evening at 7.45 pm. Parking a! Spadma & Willcocks opposjie Church FORD Billy Graham‘s Associate Evangelist Most of the social life of our fair\ village was concentrated around the high school last week. The annual parents‘ nights were held January 17 and 22. And the white rabbit in Al- ice in Wonderland had nothing on the harried parents as they scurried around from room to room making appointments to get their five minutes worth with their child’s teachers. The trick was to get your appoint- ments made within a reasonable time of each other. so you would not be there all night, but at ‘the same time long enough be- tween each one that you didn't skid to a halt outside the door and be too out of breath to sneak. The appointments all M Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright 0! 1'26 Shasta Drive. along with .three year old Kathy and two :year old Eric spent Christmas and New Years at Fort Myers ‘ Beach, near St. Petersburg, Fla. They drove down arriving the day before Christmas and found it the warmest spot on the con- tinent â€" 86 degrees. The wea- ther remained delightfully warm throughout their stay and the whole family revelled in the And Johnny Gall. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gall of 33 Kirk Drive spent a week-end recent- ly in the Branson Hospital. He came home minus his tonsils and is by now. I expect. busily Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Roberts spent the Christmas and New Year holidays at the home of Mrs. Roberts‘ parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brooks at Brace- bridge. were no complaints about the cold. Mr. Lak has been chair- man 0[ the bingo committee for the past six years. This year his committee consists of Ed Butlin. Dick Stewart. Ted Loug- heed and Charlie Clifford. All members of the club are on a‘ duty roster and each Wednesday‘ night. twelve members help out.‘ l The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed on Januâ€" 1My 17 and at the same service. 31 new members were welcomâ€" ed into the church. These were: Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Breithaum. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey. \Mrs. A. l. Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hunter with sons John and Paul, Mr. and Mrs. F. Field. Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith, Mr. and Mrs. H. King. Mr. Robert Lemire. Mr. and Mrs. M. Mat- yas. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Taylor. Mrs. E. Thompson. Mr.‘ and Mrs. Ross Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. John Weideman. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Winter and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wybrow. These were all transfers from other churches. 'own high school memories were _ largely of ghastly struggles with French and Algebra too'.’ Any- way. things seemed to be quite well organized with the moni- tors outside each door knock- ing smartly to advise the parâ€" ents that their time was up. And I’m sure. too. that any teacher will look more kindly on a stu- dent after having met his par- ents. and knowing that they showed enough interest in their child's progress to spend an ev‘ ening inquiring about it. The pulpit was occupied on January 27 by Rev. A. LA Day. B.A.. B. Sc. Rev. Day returned recently from mission ‘work in Hong Kong. ' The annual congregational meeting of Thornhill United Church has been called for Feb- ruary 3 after the evening ser- vice. Elders will be elected at this meeting and all members are urged to attend. Then on Thursday night, Jan- uary 24. another group of par- ents. those with children in grade 8 this year, met at the high school to hear about the various alternatives the high school has to offer their child- ren. United Church News (By Doris M. FltzGerald) The last vestiges of two Yon-g2 St. landmarks will disappear when demolition of the Thornhill Golf Club- house is complete. This three storey building. long a MAKE THE CHANGE TO GAS HEATING - NOW! You'll find (he‘long Muster months more comfortable. 163 YONGE ST, N. 'l‘hornhill. From his windows Benjamin Thorne could en~ joy 3 beautiful long range view of the placid mill pond and the winding valley of the little Don. or he could look directly down upon his thriving flour and saw mills, tan‘nery, and store in the glen. Unfortunately his pros- perity. and to some extent that of the village too came to an end i 1846 when the Corn laws were repealed and grain from all countries was permitted to enter Great Britain duty free. to alleviâ€" ate the famine in Ireland. Mr. Thorne who had been exporting large quantities of flour to England was left with huge unsold consign~ ments and suffered heavy financial losses In a fit of depression he walked out to the pasture and shot him~ self. He was a kindly man who had done much for the village and his sudden death was a great shock to the community. The mills and house were acquired by Da- vid McDougall and during his tenure the house was badly damaged by fire and stood neglected until bought compasite of two imposing nlrl dwellings. is being torn down to make \\a.\' {or a large curling rink. viewing lounge. and dining room. which will connect with the locker rooms. lounges and snackbar built by the club in 1961. Originally the Club- house was a red brick man- sion built by Squire Benja- min 'I‘horne. probably bdore his marriage to Anna Maria Wilcocks in 1830. Theme who came from Sherborne. Dorset. England to the set- tlcment called Purdy‘s Mills in 1820. was a brother-in- law and business associate of Wm. Persons who also settled in the village at this time. Besides becoming an exporter and importer. with warehouses in York (Toron- tol. Mr. Thorne took over PLu‘dy's Mills in the hollow on Yonge St. In 1828 he bought the commanding hill~ top site for his house. and the following year was in- strumental in obtaining the first post off-ice for the vil- lage which then became known as Thorne's Hill or @ansumeIS'Eas Storms, blizzards and freezing temperatures have no effect an the delivery of natural gas. Underground gas lines assure a dependable supply of fuel at all times. Gas users can rely an uninterrupted service. Ilncidentally the latter house still stands. in good condition. and is owned by the Rev. Mlnton Johnston of Thornhill Baptist Church). We have been told that the encircling third floor balco- ny concealed the join he‘- tu‘een the walls of the ’l‘horne house and the roof of the Mortimer house. and that the brick work was proâ€" bably covered with stucco during this period of renova- tion. There were artesian springs on the property and the water. when analysed showed a desireable mineral content. so early in the 1880's Mr. Langstafi opened a health spa called Hawthorn Mineral Springs Residence which drew visitors from a- cross the continent. A family affair it was managed first, by Mr. Lan'gstatf‘s son-in law. Mr. R. D. Littel from Brooklyn. N.Y.. and then by his son Dr. L. G. Langstat’f and his wife. In later years the spring water was not stressed but the house con- tinued to be a popular and pleasant place in which to recuperate from an illness, or to spend a restful holiday. The Langstatfs were gener- nus about the use of their grounds. Many Church pic- nics and socials were held there and many villagers took a regular Sunday after- noon stroll to the springs. Always an energetic and resourceful man. John Lang- staff. with the help of friends and neighbours re- built the old mill dam only to have it washed out sud- denly during a heavy rain storm. Mr. Edwin J. Jackson. by John Langstafl'. for whom Langstafl' is named. He de- termined to restore the buil- ding and used for the purâ€" pose the roof and other parts of the Mortimer resiâ€" dence which had been empty for some time. This particu- lar house stood on the east side of Yonge St., near the present hydro sub-station and had been built in 1836 by the Rev. George Morti- mer, first rector of Hon 'i‘ri- nity Anglican Church. be- cause he did not care [or the many-windowed rectory provided for him by the Church. RICHMOND HILL 80 Richmond St. West Toronto Consultation by Appointment Since May 24. 1922 “he: the Thornhill Golf Club “a. opened thousands of mem‘ bers and guests have enjoy- ed the gracious atmospherc of the comfortable old club house. with its large. high ceilinged rooms. open fire places. and wide verandahs ways. Though the Club tn~ herith many handsome trees “ith the various prop~ erties tht‘y acquired, Captain A. 'I‘ownloy. the manager of thp (-lub. mentioned that 1000 new ones wore planted ~ in 1925-6 “hm the late Dr. .-\, 1) Mason was the prmi~ 0...! dent a summer resident. who !n 1910 bought 50 acres in the Don flats had a similar exâ€" perience. He rebuilt the dam hoping to create a pond {or fishing. swimming and ska:- ing. lt filled with water and was becoming a beauty snot. Then suddenly during a Feb~ ruary thaw. and downpour. the retaining walls collapsed. Mr. Tom Jackson. a year~ round resident of 'I‘hornhill remembers that when his la~ ther bought the valley land there were great piles of tanbark near the site of the old tannery. One of them caught fire and smouldered for three years. The foun~ dations of the old mill buil~ dings were also discernible. The ’I'hornhill Golf Club now own this rough pasture land. and have transformed it to a velvety expanse of Phones: Thornhill AV. 5.3315 Toronto EM 4-2780 H In a \r‘hr‘l) mpanw nl' grows and Innrlwmwd fan‘â€" uay: ’l'hough (he (‘luh lll~ hm'ilc‘d mam handmmo H‘cos “ilh the \ax'ious pmp~ m‘lim the) acquired. Captain A 'I‘mx'nlm. the manazor of HH‘ l"llh lnnannan Hun N. Mulholland QI’. LEGAL TEL 285-48“ 1922 “he” ' Club “a of mom» THE TO CALL FOR THE BEST BUY ON YOUR INSURANCE James Grainger 130 Yonge St. S. Richmond Hill, Ontario 'I'U. 1-1529 Some members will no doubt regret the loss of these old fashioned amenities, just as older residents will miss the familiar three story land- mark. partially hidden by trees However. there is no denying the fact that today a modern curling rink With six sheets of ice, lounges. dining room, and snack bar facilities. will be very wel- rome in (his area. it will al- (Our thanks [0 Councillor .\‘ R. Sumner for telling us that the clubhouse was bo- inz torn don-m. so enable (he Golf Club to fumfion on a year round ba- sis instead of only during lhe golfing season‘ WSTATE FARM ("anadinn Head Office. Toronto. Ont. F 011010