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vi A Valentine bake and apron ale is the initial project to be ndertaken by the Maple and District Branch of the York Cen' tral Ho‘spital Volunteer Auxil- iary to be held February 16 at 11 am. in the Masonic Hall. Keele Street North. I Open house. held February 4‘that the teachers were served a {was a very successful afiair.|welcome cup of cofiee during With the grade mothers listing the evening. he names as each parent arriv- With the help of Mr. McDon- d, the interviews \vcnt smooth- 31¢ public school inspector for Y- ‘ Vaughan. and S. Chapman, Slip- You are muted to have ayply and the demand is equal minke tO-have more films followed dual inteYESt ‘- by supplyingime occasmn‘ ‘by discussion groups on similar ready-boxed baked goods (to be George Bailey H and 8 lines. at the ball by 10 am.) and then The regular monthly meeting} The membership passed a mo- testing out your neighbors‘ skill was held February 6 at the tion to go ahead with the pro- y-huying some of her donateleeorge Bailey Public School posed Fun Fair and allowed the The lunch room was trans- kformed into an early breath of 'prln-g wlth potted “daffodils” ’11 each table. A variety of cdokics and other goodies along With tea and coffee helped to make this room the most popular in the school. ,Once the Worst was over. mom and dad were free to go and partake of the lunch pre- pared by Mrs. Voigt and her committee. firming And neighbors who hadn't sqen each other since Indian summer sat and had a good gab. covering all subjects from jun- ior to the latest viruses. .rRuth Hay grade mother venor. and her committee an excellent job in seeing interviews ran smoothly :1 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontafioil'hursday, February 14, 1963 Maple, Concord and EdqeleyDistri'c‘t’Ngwisecalls Memories Of Maple Area Consult "THE llBERAI." TUrner 4-1105 FOR QUALITY Back in the old days, young people were sup- posed to be seen and not heard. They were expect- ed to keep their pennies in a piggybank and not worry about real bank accounts until they grew up. Nowadays, children are as welcome in The Bank as grownups, and just as likely to have savings accounts with money in them too! We at The Bank deal with young people like this every dayâ€"and think of them as very special cus- tomers, worthy of our most attentive service. Have your youngsters drop into the nearest branch of The Bank, or come in yourself, and "The Liberal" is always willing to pub dlstrlcts. /0ur reprysenlatlve in Maple Concord, Mrs. Ruth Kel'fer. 285-4040. see. You’ll find that our people really make the happy difference in banking. When you bank TORONTO-DOMINION we try to be a little more human about it 1‘. mg. Concord Socials This Week's Happenings In Maple con- did that and rlemake the difference I sun on the subject of Con- :cord School, we heard recently labout some sleighriding, deluxe. [Bert Witty, fortified with two strong horses and a sturdy ‘ sleigh. turned up at the school one day and took the pupils from each classroom on a ‘slelghride around Frank Teas- dale's field. ‘ Rides cost 25 cents which will go toward furnishing sports ‘ equipment for the school. I Mr. Witty reports that sleigh- lriding is as popular as ever this winter and he usually has two 'to four groups out each Week- rend. Now with Heather back to school and all precautions re- laxed, yes. that’s right. it will probably turn out to be mumps The aprons are 0! crisp. fresh and pert printsâ€"they'll brighten your kitchenâ€"plus giving in- spiration for your culinary arts. Let‘s make this a “really big" effort by ensuring'flaoth the sup- ply and the demand is equal to the occasion. George Bailey H and S With the help of Mr. McDon- ald. public school inspector for Vaughan. and S. Chapman, sup- erintendent of secondary edu- cation, York Central District High School Board. Mr. Mc- Whirter gave parents of senior students a complete picture of the many courses open to grade 9 students next year. Sleighrlde Last fall Leslie Knight started out with swollen glands and ended up with mumps. We got the reverse procedure .at our house. with one diagnosis “prob- ably mumpsj’, and the second opinion "lymph nodes’f. favorite cakes, cookies squai'es.,\vith President pies and buns. {presiding V nunâ€" n"n:n 1 publish interesting items regarding people and events contributed mle is Mrs. Len Shore. ALpine 7-1150; in Edgeley and Sherwood Deadline Thursday It has been brought to my attention that the editors find it much more convenient if I would hand my copy in on time. That is, Friday morning, when the nice patient young man comes to pick it up. after all. Know any good witch doctors. Deadline Thursday So while it means that almost two weeks could pass between the time something takes place and when you may read about it, it would be appreciated if you out there could call by Thursday evening for stories to appear the following Thursday. If you think that’s confusing, just hear this: I’ve just made up a list of things to take away this week-end, which will be last week-end when this is printed. and we‘ll be back again. However, with reports of council meetings coming in just before the deadline, I feel that the least I can do is co-operate. Social News The McClymont family were trying out the flu bwg last week also. with President Bert Stevensonn‘equired spending from funds to Ricki had made a night trip presiding. lenable co â€"convenors Shir‘m over the Friday before and had Once again there was an en-Kl‘ripp and Sheila Ansell to make‘ in appendectomy. He returned couraging near-capacity attend-arrangements. :iome Thursday in time to cele- ance' A The nine rooms of the schUOi urate his 18th birthday. Febru- The film “The Family Circle‘Vwill be utilized for the Saturday ary 10. was excenem and Prompted Ilseiafiemoon and evening of April The celebration went double. Thompson, program convenorgfith. ‘ r. . I to enquire if members wouldlfloom Mates {rely Sig? Lmn celebrated like to have more films followed: When Greg Shore was moved ‘ ' _ by discussion groups on similarinto a room (following his night Greg made it home from the lines. 1in the corridor) at York County hospital last Monday following Unfortunately. after having such a nice holiday, Tess Haines is ill in bed for a few days Hope she stored up enough Florida sunshine to pull her through quickly. Mré. Lbis Spurgeon has re- covered after a dandy case of bronchitis. Earle Bell was under the wea- ther with ‘fiu’ recently. ple and events contributed by Its readers in Maple. Concord 5; Edgeley in Edgeley and Sherwood, Mrs. Raymond Stuart. AV. 5-1934; and in RICHMOED HILL Thursday, a car driven by Carl Edwards, 20, Kleinbung. reâ€" ceived considerable damage when it struck a tree which had fallen across the Maple Side Road near Concession 1. GILCIHUUH auu CVUUJHS U1 {Spill 6th Theteiebratinn went double. Roam Mates [01' mm SISter Lynn celebrated When Greg Shore was moved her 18th‘ “’0' into a room (following his night Greg made it home from the in the corridor) at York County hospital last Monday following Hospital last week. his compan- more X-rays. Rest. quiet and ion was Ricki Jackson of Old- diet seemed to be doing the defints during the past week with no serious injuries. Police in Vaughan Township > . _ report a series of minor acqi- A “’91”! 591155 of events Fri- A... 1-4 A, field Street mum“numuuuumInu1\xuuummmuuumnumuuuuumuw El_ect J. Bryson Vice-Chairman 0f Ontario Group Say Four-Car Accident Caused By High Lights Deputy-reeve Jesse Bry- son of Vaughan Township has been elected vice-chair- man of the Ontario chap- ter of the Soil Conservation Society of America. The association held its meeting recently at Ontario Agricultural College, at Guelph. Mr. Bryson lives near Purpleville. Mr. Bl‘yson has been ac- tive in planning and con- servation organizations and represents Vaughan on the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Auth- ority. 2303-0 NEWMARKET: The building formerly occupied by the War- rendale Home, Newmarket, has ru‘ been handed over to the town of iNewmarket» Only stipulation is ’that the house must be moved tram its present locafion. In... I Something new is being 1) imoted this winter. It is win ‘ picnics, and it is content Ithere is as much enjoyment ihaving a hot meal amid ‘ {snowy outdoors as there is d iin‘g summer. Before the picnic, the auth Eity recommends a brisk [minute hike or a stimulat \skate. some skiing or tobogg ‘ing to heat the blood and t1 [open the food hamper. Skating, tobog-ganing and oth- ier winter sports are encouraged iand the public is invited to |make full use of their Village [in this way during the winter tmonhhs. ’Dhe radio broadcast was from 9 to 9.30 pm. and guest speak- ers included Mrs. Elton Arm- strong, Dr. Helen Albell and Dr. Margaret M'cCready of Mac- Donald Institute, Guel-ph. After the broadcast. two groups were formed to an- nounce the questions asked in the Farm Forum Guide. The topic was “Canada’s world ob- ligations as women see them." 1967 Target Date As we all know, the Metro- politan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is aim- ing to complete the Pioneer Vil- lage by 1967. [He noted that the authority ha‘s requested the Ontario Gov- ernment to make funds avail- able from the Canadian Cen- tennial Fund. but to date have received no acknowledgement. coming vehicle blinded both drivers. Mitchell’s car was pushed into a parked car owned by Wilfred Sutclifie 57, Carrville Rd., Rich- vale, which in turn struck a parked car belonging to Glen C. l‘urnbull. 27. of North Bay. There were thirteen persons in attendance. including Mrs. H. Jackson and Mrs. H. Steph- enson of the Maple Womens Institute. However, Dr. G. Ross Lord, chairman, told the MTRCA at its annual meeting last week that if the village is to be com- pleted by 1967. it will require extensive eflort and financial assistance, Something moted this v picnics, and there is as I having a ht snowy outdo< in‘g summer. On February 4. the Edgeley Women's Institute held a spe- cial meeting along with the Na- tional Farm Radio Forum. at the home of MI. and Mrs. R. J. Darlington. day led to a fouf-cafir Vé‘czid-ent which resulted in minor dam- agg and only one injury. Police say a car being driven by James Ampson, 27, of Spruce Ave., Richvale, was pushing a second car driven by John C. Mitchell, 29, Spruce Ave., Rich- vale. when the lights of an on- A car driven by Dwayne Storie. 23, Ashlar Rd. Rich- mond Hill ended on its roof after hitting an icy spot on Bathurst Street near Elgin Mills Side Road eagly Suiiday morn- ing. mos bottles been heate< to departul foil, deep-1 the usual 5 salads, pick commended For types, cues : eas a] heat 1 Visitors can also procure hot drinks at the Village. Sleigh rides are held on weekends between 10 am. and 5 pm. and the public is invited to take part in the fun free of charge. The events were held at the Pioneer Village last winter for the first time and the public's use of the facilities then. and now. is most encouraging Ampson was treated fof'fracial cuts. For the more types, the auth cues set up th eas and winter heat their food Ice-Chests wi bottle in the I an excellent he porting food. Visitors can . trick Police say Storie's car went into a skid when it hit an icy patch hit the bank along the side and flipped over. landing on its roof. Edgeley Socials Hot .ot soups a i bottles, n heated departure , deep-fri usual su :ups and coffee in ther-‘ ttles, rolls which have lated in the oven prior Mum and wrapped in rep-fried chicken legs. a] summertime fare oi pickles. olives, are reâ€" 5 more rugged ‘ e authority has up throughout winter picnic f: with : bottom serve as heat-bin for trans- .cnic, the author- is a brisk 20- ’r a stimulating ing or toboggan- 2 blood and then hamper. pian in th tth being pru‘ ; is win‘er contended : fans can is manner. hot water outdnor ; barbe- author. lt in the durâ€" lthem with a chime clock. ;goal by Goodmakers. ‘ Mrs. Bruce Bordon, Richmond: Leafs 2 â€" Canadian; 1 ‘ Hill entertained some friends at: Leaf goals by Wright. Cana- Wher home Friday night of last‘diens goal by Baker. "week by having a demonstration} SQUIRTS :‘party. The Carrville ladies whof Rangers 3 â€" Bruins 1 ‘ attended were Mrs. Muriel Midâ€"' Ranger goals by Mulligan. delton and Gretta, Mrs. Vivian‘Schank. Bruins goal by Bone] In the early weeks of 1963 Mr. Brown came back to visit Maple and called at the local post’ of- fice to enquire of Postmaster Eri Brice. if any relatives of B11 Wood were still living in the district. The Carl'ville U.C.W. met at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Veals February 6. There were four- teen l-adies present. A highlight of the evening was the presen- tation of a “going-away" gift to Mrs. Lew Morris from the group. Mrs. Morris is leaving the community with her family at the end of February: At the close of the evening a lovely lunch was served bringing to a close a very pleasant meeting. Birthday Party Others present were Mrs. William Wellma-n, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Price and Bobby. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wellman, He'ad~ ford. Mr. and Mrs. George Bak- ‘er, Headford, Mr. and Mrs. Is- aac Reaman. Concord. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wellman, Ravenshoe, Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Teskey. Goldwater, Mr. and Mrs. Shel- don Walder, Sharon. Mr. and ‘Mrs. Harry Walker. Newmarket. Dr. and Mrs. Wilbert Walker, ‘Ingersol. Mr. and Mrs. James ‘Ash, Moorfield, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Murphy. Alliston, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Foss Mallory. Sharon, )11'. ‘Allan Teskey and his fiancee. Billy and Lynne Wellman‘helped their mother and father enter- tain their guests. Billy just re- turned home from a tuo week stay in the hospital with a frac- tured leg. The United Church Women Wendy Purvis was 10 years old on January 30 and celebrat- ed it on February 2. Margaret Jean Broom, Kathy Wood, Mon- ica and Jan-nina Ingram and her sis'ter and brother Susan and Bobbie helped Wendy have a very happy 10th birthday. Kar- en Wood had the measles at the time and could not attend. Silver Wedding Anniversary (B Toby Shore) In answer _to an advertisement in a Toronto newspaper for a wholesale butcher. 21-yearâ€"old Adam Brown applied to Billy Wood of Maple. and got the job. Mr. Brice suggested he call on Maple‘s senior citizen. For- Mr. and Mrs. Ben: Middleton attended thé 25th wedding an- niversary of Mrs. Middleton’s sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Len Wellman February 10, at Queensville. It is of interest to some of the Carrville folk as Mrs. Wellman lived in Carrville at one time and attended Carp‘ ville United Church. 1 For the next two years from early spring on young Adam would butcher twice a week, then store the meat overnight in the cooling room. rise at 4 am. to load his produce in the wagon, cover it with a tarpaulin. and hitching his team up, would take off to the markets in “Hogg's Hollow". Because of the clay. the hills at Hogg’s Hollow were planked and on market days there was a steady stream of farmers and butchers with their produce to be set up in their individual stalls. The Wellman family 'presenH P ed the bride and groom of 251 Chicago years with an oil painting and Chicago' the Walker family presentedlDowny, Let them with a chime clock. Igoal by Goo: Before I900 On Birthday Visit The travelling time from Maple was two and a half hours, but that was in 1882. Between Maple and Tor- onto there were three toll gates where a nominal charge would be made and he would declare his load. CORRESPONDENT: MRS. GORDON READ Telephone AV. 5-4001 CARRVILLE NEWS iere was al 'mers andj uroduce to] individual. The wholesale butcher. Billy Wood was training his son Per- cy to help out and '50 Adam Brown left Maple in 1885‘when Percy was qualified. ‘ Mr. Wood eventually sold his “9 from butcher store to the late Wm,‘ 1, a half Johnson and his son Bill now m 1882’ owns the William Johnson Food f 1963 ML Market on Maple Road. isit Maple In 1886 Adam Brown worked 1post' of- as a butcher in Parry Sound rostmaster and then as a commercial fish- lafives of erman. ADAM BROWN rest Oliver. Keele Street South, and tbgether Mr. Brown and Mr. Olivei' spent several hours en- joying and retracing Maple’s history. Carrville community shares with Concord community the sorrow of the loss of a dear friend and neighbor in the i135- sing of Mrs. Isaac Baker last week. The deepest sympathy of everyone in Carrville is extend- ed to Mr. Baker and his family. Near the end of the 19th cen- tury Mr. Brown tqok over the lightho‘USe on Red Rock â€" a barren rock. 15 feet above lake It seems to be that time of year again when the two "M's’" (mumps and measles) really go on the rampage. Hope no one has had either of them too ser- iously. M'elnic, Gail and Julie, Mrs. Margaret Broom, Mrs. Jean Del Brocco, Mrs. Carrie Read and Mrs. Mary Read. All those who attended reported a very enjoy- able evening out. Mrs. Pauline Farr is spending a few weeks with her niece Mrs. Jack Bushel and family. Mr. and Mrs. J mes Ash and family of Moorfie cl visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Middleton and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Middleton Sunday evening. Don’t forget. if anything exciting happens at your house or if you have guests visiting, anything of inter- est to your friends and neighbours, let me know. I would be only too glad to hear from you. Games played February 9 If Schomberg Arena: FEE-WEE Mr. Brown remembers the‘ Sunday morning, when as a member of the Maple United Church choir he noted some bees about to swarm just out- side the open church window. Corporal George Read. son of: Mrs. Adam Read is taking a‘ course at the RCAF station at Camp Borden and spent} few days at home. There was also a man named Bishop who was indeed quite a sport runner â€" over on “hard scrabble on the 6th.” Since “Old Jake Rupert". the merchant on the corner northwest Kcele and Map- le Road, kept bees he feign- ed a nose bleed and left the service to trap the swarm in a hive for “Old Jake". Maple Minor League ' I . g f7 1 D ‘5 [Hand February 9 at cam" and bums longer‘ so erg Arena , you save time and money when FEE-WEE i D cage 7 â€" Detroit 1 ’ RAM E R Lord. Watson. Detroit! éana-1189 Centre St. East ligaanichmond Hill TU. 4-1313 Following the death of his wife, he remarried and another daughter was born. During the winter months, his family lived and attended school on the mainland but during the sum- mer months much enjoyment 'on the rock' is remembered. level and five and a half miles from the mainland. as lighthouse keeper. He was responsible for the safety of the boats as they man- oeuvred in and around the 30.- 000 Islands. Here he and his wife and their four children lived. During the “few years short of 40" he served as lighthouse keeper until he was put on pension in 1937. he had servic- ed through three lighting sys- lems. The first lights were five 14- inch in diameter bronze kero- sene lamps and two prisms with glass over the top. The keeping of these lamps, all polished and gleaming, was both a chore and a delight and many daylight hours were spent in the stone and mortar cellar with its six-foot thick walls. readying these safety bea- cons for the treacherous night waters. When we visited Mr. BrOWn at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. G. Phillips, 345 Sugar Maple Lane, Richmond Hill, he had just celebrated his 100th birthday on December 17. Our first impression was â€"‘ "What a gracious and delightfi ful man" â€" and as our “few minutes” quickly sped into hours we realized this may well be our only opportunity to be able to chat with someone who has seen and lived such a span of history. ‘Vatel's- bf the five children born to Later came the gas lamps and him, his two daughters. Mrs. eventually the electric. Phillips and Mrs. Edith Perks. Because Of the many birds are the only surviving members who were attracted like moths of his family. by the lights on sultry nights Mr. Brown lives with Mrs. and would crash against the Perks in Parry Sound where he house. thereby breaking wings still finds life interesting and or necks. during eclipse of enjoys each day to the fullest. light, Mr. Brown took up taxi- His plans call for another vis- dermy as a hobby and as a re: it down this way in May and we SUN; has many beautiful â€"- and hope to introduce him to more some now extinct â€" species of Maple and give residents of mounted. 1963 the pleasure of meeting 1 Passenger pigeons would be him and hearing more about the Mr. Brown is in good health â€" square of shoulder. a twinkle Passenger pigeons would be shipped to the lighthouse so he could band them and liberate them in the morning from Red Rock. Follow-up reports came from Collingwood. Brockville, King- ston and other points. as they followed along the lake. An Indian Chief once presented the children with a black bear cub. When it outgrew the harmless. play- ful stage it was expressed to the Philadelphia Zoo on- ly after it had broken out of three cages prior to shipping. This famous hard coal starts easier and burns longer. So you save time and money when You get the most comfortable heat in town with ‘blue coal'. Its steady blue flame gives you the sunny heat that’s best for you. He gave up curling not too long ago -- he found that he was slower in bending over. thereby perhaps holding up the game: . in his eye. a tremendous interest in the present and a remarkable memory of the past. Greetings were sent from tha Queen and representatives of the government. friends and ac- quaintancest As a loyal and proud Mason. Adam Brown has received all the degrees and has been award- ed all the honors pertaining to that order. He is an active member in good standing of the 352 Granite Lodge. Parry Sound. From his own Blue Lodge. he was presented with a $100 bill to coincide with his 100 years of gracious and worthwhile liv- mg. Maple of 1882 you insist on the coal that’s colored blue. Prove it to yourself 0 . . Call 95 today! At his birthday party he had a cake resplendent with 100 candles and “topped off with a portion of the top layer of his grandmo- ther's birthday cake that had been kept since she celebrated her 102nd birth- day 64 years ago. SMALL CALL HERRIDGE ELECTRIC TU. 4 - 321] PARTS APPLIANCE REPAIR Vacuum Bags Radio - TV Knobs Washer Rolls Stove Elements etc., etc. ALL MAKES! ALL HOURS