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12 THE LIBERAL) Richmond Hill, Ontario. Thursday. May 9. 1963 Richmond Hill Lions Observe Their 25 Anniversary A quarter century of Lionism in Richmond Hill was marked last Thursday evening by fitting ceremony and celebration. Richmond Hill Lions Club first organ- ized early in 1938 and with a long record of outstanding community service celebrat- ed its twenty-fifth birthday and the occasion was hon- ored by the presence of In- ternational Director Robert Lyles and other distinguish- ed visitors. Nine of the original chart- er members attended the Wrap up your Love for Mom in Happy Surprises from our ‘ , . y “M. -.",‘ . sparkling array of Gifts Fit For A Queen, some of which are listeam on this page. FOR MOTHERS VVHO DESERVE THE BEST SEE Wa/uw'cé al/aude Fast. portable and whisper quiet. Colors aqua and white. Three heats plus a cool setting. RICHMOND HEIGHTS CEHTRE Will Be Greatly Appreciated COSTUME JEWELLERY Give Mother G.E. HAIR DRYER SOUTH BLOCK By Mom from YONGE STREET NORTH AND LEVENDALE ROAD JEWELLII’ birthday party and Dr. Walter Mason a charter member and this year‘s club president presided for the program, and extended a warm welcome to members and guests. Denny Feather- stonhaugh, acted as master of ceremonies and intro- duced head table guests who included the guest speaker, district and deputy district governors and officers of Lions International. member who has [0 Stores Little a charter of the local club held many high of- RICHMOND HILL MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL TAPE RECORDER ATLAS PHOTO supp“ Children's Fashion Shop RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE RICHMOND HILL 884-7474 See The Display Of 360 Cars On Parking Lot FAIRLANES GALAXIES By R. D. Little & Son Limited Versatile, records everything from dictation to bird calls. So light, so compact, so handy. Includes 200‘ reel of high quality dual track tape and take-up reel. SPECIAL $2l.95 flees in Lionism and now is international councillor in- troduced the guest speaker International D i r e c t o r George R. Lyles and assured the American visitor that he was most welcome and said despite any reports he may have heard. “we are not really anti-American, even though we may admit to be- ing pro-Canadian". Lion Bob paid sincere tribute to Lion- ism as a great international organization and a force for peace in the world. FALCONS The guest speaker whose My Mommy Fujicorder shopping at the is out home is in Hagerstown, Maryland paid tribute to the outstanding record of the Richmond Hill Lions Club and extended congratula- tions on behalf of Lions In- ternational. He said that friendship was a cornerstone of our existence and Lion- ism has a great potential for promotion of national and world friendship. The deâ€" velopment of friendship he said could save the world from destroying itself. The need for development of in- ternational friendship is a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Richmond Hill Music Centre For Mother - - - - HAVE HER DRAPES EXPERTLY CLEANED Make It Easy DISCOUNT CLEANERS In The Mall RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE 884-7362 BOND CLOTHES from Dad’s Best Friend challenge of the present day, said the speaker, pointâ€" ing out that 670,000 Lions in 117 countries are working with desire and dedication to make the world a better place in which to live. The thanks of the Lions to the speaker was express- ed by Richard Edmunds, in- ternational councillor and a past president of the local club who presented the dis- tinguished visitor with a suitable memento of his Richmond Hill visit. The gift was a set of silver (IN THE MALL) (IN THE MALL) RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE spoons made'by Richmond Hill Silversmith Doug Boyd, also a past president of Lions. The toast to the ladies was proposed by Deputy- district Governor Dr. H. H. MacKay of Richmond Hill and responded to by Mrs. Peter Dyson. The toast to {Charter Members" was proposed by John LeClaire and response was by Paul E. Angle. a charter member and past president still act- ive in club activities. MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION _ STORES OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Walter Sleeman presided Including Wednesday Afternoon THURS. & FRI. EVENINGS ‘TIL 9 Bennett's Home Textiles Rice ’8 Flowers AV. 5-1812 We Salute Mother ’3 Day when presenting this ad with your purchase AT 10% OFF For Mother FLOWERS Come in and choose from a really lovely On her special day. In The Mall for presentation of awards which were highlighted by one to International Coun- cillor Bob Little for twenty- five years perfect attend- ance. In presenting the specially inscribed gold pin International Director Lyles said it was a record attained by very few in Lions Inter- national. Twenty five year chevrons were presented to Mr. Angle. Allan Bales. Dr. James Langstaff. R. D. Little. Dr. Walter Mason. E. C. Mansbridge, James selection. with TU. 4-1812 Stewart, J. E Smith. and W. W. A. Trench. twenty year chevrons to Frank Schissler and Floyd R. Per- kins. 15 year chevrons to W. A. Wagner and Dr. H. H. MacKay. 10 year chevrons to Stuart Parker and W. Pock- lington. In an impressive necrolo- gy conducted by Internat- - William Cotton, James Ellis, John A. Greene, Lloyd A‘ Hill Dr. Frank Hogg. Nick Hallman, Lauder Glass. Archie Murray. Ralph Paris“ Rand Phipps, Harold J. Mills. Fred Hoover. Mel Maltby. William Parker) Ira D. Ramer, Stanley Ran- som, Ray Tiffany anq George Walwin. In an impressive necrolo- som. gy conducted by Internat- Geo} ional Councillor Edmunds the assembled Lions hon- ored the memory of the fol- lowing Lions who have ans- "Uqu wered the call to greater Fans 15 service: Len. H. Clement. Aurora SOUTH BLOCK FOR MANY INTERESTING GIFTS BLOUSES - SKIRTS - SLACKS - ETC. IF YOU CARE ENOUGH YOU GIVE THE VERY BEST A Gift Suggestion . . 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