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The Liberal, 18 Apr 1963, p. 11

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Mrs. Thomas Mihorean. 252 Markham Road, is convalesc- lng at home following surgery at Branson Hospital. The women of St. Gabriel Anglican Church are busy get- ting together good used cloth- lng etc. for their annual rum- mage sale to be held on April 27th, starting 10 am. If'you hav'e any items to do- nate, please call Mrs. C- King at TU. 4-2472. Mr. Bill Ferguson, Centre‘ Street West, Well known local‘ resident, is at present a pati- ent in Toronto Western Hospi- tal. His many friends throughout the area extend every good wish for a short hospitalization and satisfactory convalescence. The In Richmond Hill Cub and Seoul: Mothers' Auxiliary held their monthly meeting in the Cub Hall on April 10th. A short business meeting was held before the social evening began. Plans were discussed for the Father and Son Ban- quet to be held on April 20th. also for the mothers’ annnual May Dinner at Summit View Restaurant. Mrs. Joy Madden introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. 1. Miller, a Tupperware demonâ€" strator, who in turn, took over the meeting to provide a very Interesting evening. Refreshments were served by Mrs. M. lngles and Mrs. A. Doxie. Mrs. W. Sayers returned to1 her Centre Street W. home on Tuesday, having spent the Ea- ster weekend in Winona. visit- lng her daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mn. Lawson Cheney and grandchildren. Rotation Walter Wilson is‘ in charge of the night‘s pro- gramme. which will carry the theme of the early days in the Yukon. Main sources of enter- tainment will be games not un- like those played when gold‘ prospectors arrived back from‘ their staldngs. However. there‘ will also be dancing to Phil Barnes’s group. Another "Klondyke Night" has been planned for April 27 by Richmond Hill Rotary Club with proceeds going to the York Central Hospital build- ing fund, club President Don Plaxton announced. Rotariarns P‘Ian Klondyke Night Local merchants have done-3 ted over 150 gifts and many of‘ these will be auctioned, while others will go as prizes on draws that will be held every half-hour, and based on admis- sion tickets. Those citizens planning on attending the event are asked to come in cos- tume. and add to the mer- riment of the evening. No particular era in dress is necessary, said Rotarian ‘ Dennis Stainer of the publicity committee. This is the third year the local club has held a “Klon- dyke Night" and it is being repeated due to the success of the previous events. C u s t o m Tailored Suits O For Ladies & Gent: 0 Alterations O Finest Imported Materials 0 Latest styles, patterns & colours 0 Impeccable Hand Tailor- O Formalwear Rental Richmond Tailoring 5 Yonge Street South Richmond Hill Phone TU. 4-4212 VALEN TE Can You Prove You're Married? IF YOU CAN . . . bring your marriage certificate to the Richmond Hill Curtain Club Thursday, April 25 or May 2. The first two such couples are admitted free! IF, YOU CANNOT, 0R WILL NOT . . . Phone TU. 4'2528 for regular tickets ($1.25). Editor Margot Crack Visiting friends in the Hill over the Easter holidays were Misses Sandra and .Candace Wall from Montreal. The Richmond Hill branch of the Engineers Wives Auxil- iary meets tonight (Thursday) at 8.15 pm. for an evening of bridge and card games, in the local library. Refreshments will be served. The annual spring rummage sale sponsored by St. Mat- thew's United Church Women is this Saturday morning, A- pril 20 from 10 em. to 1 pm. Plan to come early and take advantage of the many bargains in clothing, books. jewellery, household articles. china etc. Cicely Thomson. director of the successful Curtain Club's ‘Teahouse of the August Moon‘ is at present directing ‘The Anniversary Waltz’ for the Aurora Drama Workshop. to be presented at the Aurora High School on April 26 and 27th. In the cast is Margot Swee- ny of Highland Lane. who plays the role of Debbie. the teen- age daughter. The York Central Hospital now under construction at Richmond Hill. will receive a financial contribution secured in a unique manner. At a “Hall-styling Tea" - ar- ranged for May lst by Mrs. Bracey-Glbbons - OWner of the House of Beauty, 24 Yonge Street South - has as prizes, several framed oil paintings (presently on display in the windows). together with a $20.00 permanent wave. Tickets are 50c each, and in demand, as the main prize is a British gold half-sovereign - 1914, in mint condition - a real collector‘s item! The donor of this out of cir~ culation gold coin Mr. John Westley, antique dealer of Ox~ ford, England, whom Mrs. Bracey-Gibbons met while on a visit to Europe last summer, became interested in the pro» jected hospital for Richmond Hill to make this “long dist~ ance" contribution. Miss Suzanne Higgins, dau-l ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Davidw W. Higgins, Harding Blvd.,‘ Miss CBLT, who will be com- peting with nine other finalists for the Miss By-Line crown at the By-Line Ball being held this Friday at the Royal York Hotel. She is a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. Miss Carol Coach, a public school teacher at Goulais Riv- er. Sault Ste Marie. is spend- ing the Easter holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. Gooch, Lynett Crescent. Join the Curtain Club for an evening of hilarious enter- tainment and plan to attend the next production ‘When We Are Married' - even the cast are still laughing! April 24th, 26th, 27th and May 4th are sold out. but ticâ€" kets are still available for Ap- ril 25th, May lst, 2nd and 3rd. For ticket reservations plea- se call TU. 4-2528 - don‘t de- lay, you might be disappointed. Volunteer drivers are urgently needed to drive cancer patients to the Princess Margaret Hospi- tal for treatment. If you have a car and can spare a few hours daily once or twice a week. please call Mrs. S. G. Phillips at TU. 4-4070 - your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Miss CBLT SUZANNE HIGGINS ‘F'r'F-r Misses Bennie and Lorraine Members of the Chancel Ashkanase from London. Ont.,'Guild of St. Gabriel Anglican are spending the Easter holi- Church are busily preparing days in the Hill - Bonnie with‘for their Spring Tea to be held relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. this Saturday (April 20th) at AShkanase, Leisure Lane, and the church. Lorraine with Mr. and Mrs. K. Another opportunity to don E. Young. Lucas Street. ‘your Easter bonnet and enjoy a Wendy Johnston from Torâ€" onto is spending the Easter ho- lidays with Louise Monks at her home on Woodlane. Lorraine with Mr. and Mrs. K. Another opportunity to don E. Young. Lucas Street. your Easter bonnet and enjoy a * * * " ipleasant afternoon of relaxatâ€" Y.W.C.A. World Membership ion and congenial company - Day is being celebrated on Ap- see you there! ril 24th - and all members and * * r * their friends are invited to The March meeting of the a get-together in the auditori- York Central Hospital Auxili- um of the Richmond Hill United ary was held at the home of Church, starting at 8.30 pm. Mrs. W. Mason, Church Street. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Ronald Standen, vice president and chairman of the Mutual Service Committee of the World Y.M.C.A4 Nathan Cohen liked his per- formance! In his review fol- lowing the opening of ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ Nathan Cohen stated “and Joseph Rabino- witch was well used by Direc- tor John Hirsh in- his import- ant moments." In this, his fifth appearance in professional theatre, Mr. Rabinowitch, a local lawyer, plays the role of Dr. Baugh. The play continues until May 4th. Coffee and cookies were ser- ved preceeding the meeting, chaired by the treasurer, Mrs. S. flames, in the absence of president. Mrs. 0. Vex-rice, and vice president. Mrs. C. Urqu- hart, due to illness. Commenc- ing with a farewell presenta- tion to Mrs. 1. Wood, the sch- ool's head teacher for the past year, mm. D. McGregor on be- half of parents, children and staff thanked Mrs. Wood for her 'kind and capable direction of the school. Mrs. Barbara Hilltop Nursery School held a Mother’s Day Iast Thursday 27 mothers attending a full morning of events at Wrixon Hall. Mann, Mrs. Wood’s predeces- sor for two years, was we1~ comed back as her successor. her previous record assuring the school of continued pro- gress. A brief financial report was then submitted by the tr- easurer, along with a plea for fund raising ideas! These were \many and varied, two reâ€" ceived unanimous approval, a ‘Crest Theatre night and a bake sale. Mrs. T. R- Bull volun- ;teered as convenor for the Matter, to be held in ‘The Mall", Richmond Heights Centre on \April 26 and 27. There was then an inter- lude, and the mothers admired the abundance of creative work adorning the room, and in the childrens own handmade fol- ders set out on tables, furth- er proof of the value of nurs- ery school training. Entertain- ment was awaiting them in the senior room, where children and staff were ready with a varied programme of singing, dancing and miming. A new French song had been added to their repertoire, taught them by Mrs. M. Harris, a bi-lingual member of the staff. Little Red Riding Hood was acted out by five young people and delight- ed the audience - someone re- marking there was future Cur- tain Club material there. This concluded the well spent morn- ing at the Hilltop Nursery School. APRIL 24, 25, 26, 21, Entertaining ? Visitors from out of town? Celebra- ting? These are news items that comprise 'Life in the Hill’ and your editor Mar- got Crack would appreci- ate hearing about such so- cial events. Call us at TU. 4-1105, drop us a note by mail, or call in anytime during the week, we’ll be pleased to hear from you. Miss Grace Glass Grace's Beauty Salon IO CENTRE ST. EAST TU. 4-5016 Where Modern Styles And Moderate Rates Will Prevail OPEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS Is Happy To Announce The Opening May 1st Of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Little, Arnold Street, returned this week from holidaying in Ha- wan. The March meeting of the‘ York Central Hospital Auxili- ary was held at the home of Mrs. W. Mason, Church Street. Following the business por- tion of the meeting. Mrs. Mas- on took the chair. Pamphlets from the Emergency Measures Organization were handed out and proved most interesting and informative. Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Holmburg then dis- cussed new methods and pro- cedures in hospitals today. 1 Dr. Mason showed coloured movies of their trip to Europe and the West Indies, which were very much appreciated. Mrs. Sanderson would like to remind all branch members that the yearly $2.00 fee is due now. A Mother’s Day Baptismal Service will be held in the Rich- mond Hill United Church on May 12th. Richmond Hill WJ. The annual meeting with election of officers took place on April 11th in the library auditorium. There was a good representation of members present. The standing convenors' reâ€" ports, also the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports. were all very satisfactory and showed the club to be in a flourishing condition socially and finan- cially. V The next meeting is on April 24th at 8 p.m. at Mrs- W. Charles, 54 Bedford Park. 151ans wiil biz discussed at the May meeting for the annual picnic to be held in June. The president and executive think this is a good time to: remind members to use the personal touch in endeavouring to invite newcomers to the dis- trict to share the club festivi- ties. The women’s institute has so much to offer in good fellow- ship and projects of interest. Mrs. L. W. Zuel’elt, a past president (temporarily residing in Richmond Hill) acted as chairman at the installation ce- remony - elected to office were: Mrs. C. H. Sanderson, honorary president; Mrs. J. Dewsbury, president; Mrs. C. Hardwick, lst vice-president; Mrs. C. Har- ding, 2nd vice-president; Mrs. C. Hardwick. secretary-treasur- ier; Mrs. A. Lander, ass. secre- tary-treasurer; Mrs. G. Clubine, corresponding secretary; Mrs. J. Bayley, press secretary and public relations; Mrs. C. H. Sanderson, district director; Mrs. J. Dewsbury, alternate district director; Mrs. J. Pol~ lard and Mrs. G. Irwin, branch directors; Mrs. W. Sayers, Mrs. W. Butler, Mrs. W. Anderson, receiving committee; Mrs. C. Harding and Mrs. E. Burnie, pianists; Mrs. R. Fox and Mrs. B. Pattenden. sick committee; Mrs. Ethel Thompson and Mrs. G. Clubine, telephone commit- tee; Mrs. Wes. Middleton, rem freshment convenor. Standing committee convenors: Mrs. J. Pollard, home economics and health; Mrs. Rumble and Mrs. F. Davis, historical research; Mrs. A. Lander, citizenship and education; Mrs. J. Stephenson, agriculture and Canadian in- dustries; Mrs. L. Clement and Mrs. G. Clubine, auditors. At the close of the meeting" a social half hour was spent around the attractive tea table gain decorated with Easter. novelties and daffodils. 1 WAllenbrae Hospital Auxiliary met on April lst. at the home of Mrs. B. Jackson. St. Matthew’s United Church C.G.I.T. girls presented Mrs. W. Maitland with hand madel gifts for the hospitalized chil-‘ dren of the new Richmond‘ Hill hospital. Mrs. Barbara Hudson of Buffalo presented some candy wreaths for the bazaar. and Mrs. W. Lazenby five dozen scissors for the sew- ing kits for the hospital gift shop. A garden party is to be held on June 10th at the home of Mrs. E. Butterworth, 444 Mark- ham Road. Guest speakers will be Mrs. Findley. Mrs. R. J. Miller and Mrs. W. S. Pocknell. The next meeting will be held on April 29th at MrS. D. S. Bruce. 403 AllenCOurt. On April 5th, Mrs. J. Clap- ham, 8 Yonge St. N., was guest of honour at a party given for her 88th birthday by her daug- hter Mrs. Martha Collins of Willowdale. About 25 friends and relatives from Richmond Hill, Maple, Thornhill, Toron- to and Willowdale attended. Amidst a beautiful arrange- ment of flowers sent to con- gratulate Mrs. Clapham, every- one gathered round to watch the opening of many lovely gifts. This was followed by a game of euchre enjoyed by all. A de- licious salad lunch was served by the hostess with the help of a dear friend Mrs. Allison from Richmond Hill who had prepared the lunch right down to a foot high angel cake lad- en with candles. Everyone sang “Happy Birthday" as Mrs. Allison carried in the leake. But the surprises were not over yet. Mrs. G. Weavers another friend from the Hill, had bak- ‘ed Mrs. Clapham a cake and decorated it in a cloud of pink icing with tiny roses and cand- les. Another chorus of “Happy ‘Birthday” was sung and Mrs.l Clapham fOIIOWed by cutting her cakes while flash bulbs were popping all over the room. Mrs. Clapham has been a resident of Thornhill most of her 88 years but came to Rich- mond Hill 3 years ago to live with her daughter Mrs. Mary Hunt. Mrs. Clapham has living 5 children, 19 grandchildren, E7 35 great-grandchildren.# The Ladies Shop USUALLY SOLD AT $67.98 OUR PRICE Wyn-Dot Some of the 37 Girl Guides of the York Central Division who paid a three-day visit to Ottawa, are shown above as they prepared to board the chartered bus at the United Church last Monday morning. High- lights of the trip were a. visit to the Royal Mint, a tour of the Parliament Buildings, and a 25â€"mile tour of the Gatineau Hills, overlooking ‘the capital. While in Ottawa the girls were billeted in the basement of a large discount store. (Staff Photo) Six Widths â€" Lined 95” Long Covers Window 144” Across DRAPES SPECIALISTS IN WALL-TO-WALL Bayview Plaza TU. 4-2214 FOR Mr. and Mrs. Wakeford Orser Easter greetings ,were receiv- from Maberley, Ontario. visited ed by the Liberal staff from their sons in the Hill over the Mrs. L. Von Besser, who is at Easter weekend. present holidaying in Orlando, a: * It 4: Florida. Holidaying for a few days at: the home of Janice Grainger, Yonge Street South, is Susan Chandler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chandler, former re- sidents of the Hill, now living in Oakville. Mrs. L. W. Zuefelt and Miss Mary Dawson spent the Easter weekend in St. Catherines with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Zuefelt and sons, Bruce and Cameron. Comrade Wiez- gave several years of service in the capacity of secretary and treasurer, and will be greatly missed. , Miss Dawson returned on Sunday. Mrs. Zuefelt staying over for a week's holiday. Sincere sympathy is convey- ed to the family of Comrade Fay Wier by the Ladies Auxili- ary R.C.L.. Richmond Hill Branch 375. Miss Suzanne Higgins recent- ly selected Miss C.B-L.T., was entertained on Monday at a cocktail party given by the Tor- onto Men‘s PreSS Club, and on Tuesday appeared on C.B.L.T. ‘Metro News’. Suzanne is one of the ten‘ finalists competing for the Miss By-Llne title at the By-Line Ball being held this Friday at the Royal York Hotel. The April meeting of the I‘nner Wheel of the Richmond Hill Rotary Club was held on April 9th a't the home of Betty Dixon, 243 Lucas. The slate of officers for the coming year was brought for- ward and they will be installed at the next meeting. Hostesses for the evening were Dorothy McIntyre and Joy Crozier. I 24 Elizabeth St. N. 2 Carlton St I Richmond Hill Toronto "WHEN WE ARE MARRIED" Eggw eatina SAVINGS ! ROASTS BLADE & SHORT RIB Minced Beef 3Ibs.95¢ SIDE BACON |b.59¢ LEAN, RINDLESS, SLICED BAYVIEW PLAZA RICHMOND HILL TUrner 4-1312 C. NELS GAGE MORTGAGE SERVICE INSURANCE I, 2' 3’ 4’ HERBERT R. BUTT DEPENDABLE AND Dr. J. P. Wilson, president of the Senior Citizens Club, Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. John Mars- den and Mrs. H. J. Robertson are attending a Senior Citizens Convention to be held this Fri- day at Cooksville. On Sunday next, the 11 a.m.‘ service at the Richmond Hill United Church will be lead by Rev. Cecil I. Brenn, formerly minister of Central United Church, Barrie, and now a di- rector Of the Capital Funds Service Committee. At the last meeting of the Friendship Circle of St. Gabri- el Anglican Church, exercises were conducted by Jean Car- ter, and the Easter eggs com- pleted. Meetings and exercises will be resumed on April 25th at 9.45 pm. Prize Winners Hockey Night A total of seven fine prizes were given away during the April 12 gala hockey night when Mr. J. Windwood, of 176 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto, won the portable television, and Mr. Joseph Doucette, of 299 McConvey Drive took home the mantle radio. Other winners were: Mrs. R. Long, 3 Kirby Road, Mr. H. Cullum, 313 Empress Avenue; Mr. Robert Wilson, Michigan Avenue; Mr. Ross Bear, 5959 Yonge Street, and Mr. L. Rud- all, of 417 South Pallser Cresc- ent. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, April 18, 1963 TORONTO. ONT. EMpire 2-3456 by J. B. Priestley Rollicking English Comedy TU. 4-7691 lb.43¢ WIGHT'S PHARMACY Phone 285-1073 ‘ sownm LUMBER 28 Yonge St. S. COME ON IN AND ENTER! Any purchase you make in this store, of any item whatsoever, entitles you to a free entry blank. Enter often! ' $1.000 LONG-TERM GARDEN-MAINTENANCE CONTRACT . 3rd PRIZE: $500 PATIO FURNITURE SET . BONUS PRIZES of $500 CASH . £00 PRIZES: each a DONNACOUSTI STARDUST CEILING. 0 15! PRIZE: BIG. 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