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The Liberal, 14 Nov 1963, p. 11

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With ‘Jack Frost' delaying his arrival, Mr. Frank Hitch- en’s garden, at Elgin Mills Road West. is still a delight of riot- ous colour, with roses, snap dragons and petunlas still blooming in the middle of Nov- ember. Do you envy your older sisters and brothers thelr danc- lng skill? If so, the Hill Hop held every Tuesday in the Lion's Hall ls for you! The grade 7 group meet the first and third Tuesdays and grade 8, second and fourth Tuesdays. Advance notice to all skiers! The annual ski exchange and rummage sale will be held at the Toronto Ski Club at the Summit, on December 7th at 2 pm. Bring your equipment. Under the leadership of Bill Realty, this is a pre-teen social recreation group for the pur- pose of teaching the basic steps of ballroom dancing. Church Campaign Lnnlalluaa BAZAAR sary dollars for equipment that The executive hope to see a Sr. W. A. -â€" ‘Vfixon Hal] doesn’t give them their money's good turnout of comrades at St M y, A “.1. worth. the next meeting and at the - 111‘) S i 115 mm Church The sessions ran for more Bolton birthday party-members 2.00 pm. than 12 hours Saturday and will be notified of the exact mmmmmnumlmmunumumuuunmmmnmnnmm five hours Sunday. dates. . Hill Hop Free Methodist It was launched by the Nat- ional Sunday School Association in Buffalo last month. In North America, more than 40,000,000 people are enrolled in Sunday school but it is felt more are needed so the affiliation of more than 40 evangelical denomina- tions has started the three year campaign. Roy Befus, Har tre stage manage: m“llllllllllllllllfillllllllll“lllllllm!“ “Citizens for Sunday School Enlargement” is a current campaign on at the Free Meth- odist Church. Richmond Hill. In the local church, J. W. Johnston’s adult Bible class and Mrs. Gladys Campbell's nursery class have earned a class award for three new members in each class. In sessions on set design under Wilf Pegg. now with the London Little Theatre and reg- ional screener for the 1964 Central Ontario Regional Fest- ival. Richmond Hill represent- atives' found the small stage problems had many points in common with those designing for the “gymatorium.” A weekend workshop in play production in Toronto attracted many participants including Richmond Hill's two theatre groups. Among thespians from Kes- wick, Midland, Gravenhurst and east to Oshawa were Brad Bellis, Bob Stevens and Barry Menary from the Avantâ€"Garde Ilayers and Cicely Thomson, Bob Thomson and Jack Miller from the Curtain Club. munumulmmmunumuumuwiuxi1lnii1iimumuuimmluim king from an extremely ancient DECEMBER 7 text book on stage design, with - the result school boards are Annual spending thousands of unneces- CHRISTMAS BAZAAR sary dollars for equipment that Sr. W. A. _ “rrixon Ha" doesn‘t give them their money's , worth. St-Mm‘y"5‘ Apgllcan Church The sessions ran for more Hill Thespians Attend Play- Producing Sessiona At their meeting on Nov- ember 21 the Richmond Hill Lions Club will be hosts to visitors from Aus- tralia when Lions Mac Ste- wart 0.B.E.J.P. and Athol E. Turner, president and general manager of the Australian Publicity Coun- cil, Sydney, Australia, will attend and speak at the November meeting, bring- ing greetings from Austr- alian Lions. They will visit clubs in Hamilton. Ottawa. Montreal. and four clubs in the Toronto area and Rich- mond Hill has been hon- oured in being chosen as one of the clubs they will visit. Five of the cast of the Curtain Club production of “Ten Little Indians” look fairly complacent in an early rehearsal photograph â€" but as the play progresses they lose their complacency as one by one they are killed by an unknown murderer. Regular Curtain Club patrons can look forward to an exciting evening of entertainment. Seen above are (from left to right) Elisabeth Jackson, Derek Miller, Dennis Stainer, Dorothea Painter and Gerry Crack. Tickets are selling fast â€" November 23 is already sold out, but a few are still available for November 20-22, 27-30, call TU. 4-3595 to-day for reservations. And Then There Were Five “059 (“Signing Phil Rose of Strand Electric mm" Company said great efforts were [rt House Thea- being made to contact high 39" undePtOOR a school architects presently \yor- king from an extremely anc1ent The Young Progressive Con- servatives of York North are sponsoring a dance on Novem- ber 22 at the Newmarket Fire Hall. St. Matthew’s United Church Women will hold their regular general meeting at the church on November 19 at 8:15 pm. The programme will consist of a film and discussion on the assistance which can be given to those who have been ment- ally ill. It is suggested that members bring a gift (value under $2.) as part of the group's contribution to the Christmas Gift Campaign of the York County Branch, Cana- dian Mental Health Association. Admission $1.00 per person, including refreshments â€" danc- ing from 9 pm. David Gardner, C.B.C. drama television producer, replied when asked which he preferred television or stage as a medium to work in, that it was rather like tea or coffee: each was very satisfactory in its own way. He was speaking at a pro- gramme meeting of the Curtain Club on Monday evening, ‘A Funny Things Happened to Me on the Way to the Thea’tre' being the starting point for amusing and interesting ane- cdotes from the perils of under- budgetted touring to the perils of struggling by car across Yugoslavia in 1957 to reach a drama festival to which everyone else had come by ‘water. He was asked if he had seen a black cadillac on the way. Ni “But it must be- there. An jAmerican lady tried to drive back that way two years ago and her car broke down. It must still be there!" In speaking of the theatre of the absurd Mr. Gardner felt that we would become accust- omed to it, and cited the first time he had seen N.F. Simp- son's Resounding Tinkle he had been puzzled and then bored. Five years later he found it ‘hilarious.’ He felt that the best of these plays would still have meaning and be actable in years to come, and that the theatre was catching up with the other arts. Curtain Club three hour session on stage construction, emphasizing the importance of lightness in flats (stage walls) and parallels (stage platforms), demonstrating ways in which a canvas stage door should be hung so it won’t swing slowly open behind the actor who thought he closed it or worse, having the whole wall beside the door sway like a ship's sail as the door closes. Light Actors Not Walls Mysteries of lighting a stage using sound principals with the lighting designer seeking to light the actors and not the walls or “those frilly llttle cur- tains across the top of nearly every gym," were also outlined to members. Some eighty scripts are sent in to C.B.C. every week by Canadian playwrights and int- erviews and discussions always follow for the most promising of these. He felt that the Domi-- nion Drama Festival was also encouraging Canadian play- wrights with the plan of an all Canadian Festival for 1967, The speaker of the evening was Miss Margaret Bates a re- gistered nurse from Churchill, Manitoba who has worked with the Indians and Eskimos of Northern Ontario. Miss Bates will return to Manitoba soon to continue her nursing career. lllllllllllllllllllllllmll““111mmllll\llillllllllllllll“lllllllllllllllllllllll Flower Society Holds Dinner m1“llll\l1“llllIlllll“ll“lllllllllll“\l\lll\\llllll\\lll\lllllllllllulllllllllll The Richmond Hill Presby- terian Church W. A. met on November 4. The business of the evening was the annual bazaar to be held on November 23 in the church hall. Mrs. N. A. Malloy will be on hand with a display of quilts and the bake table promises a delicious selection of home baking. Visiting in the Hill this week were former residents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Siegerman and daughter Robin, now living in Montreal. Mrs. Lucy Rickard, 100 May Avenue, returned recently from a two-month holiday in Eng- land. visiting relatives and friends. Staying with her mother, MrS. L. Ashby in London, Mrs. Rick- ard made side trips to Kent, Berkshire and Middlesex, and spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Lower, who recently re- turned from Canada, are now in the hotel business in Bourne- mouth. The ladies auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375 Richmond Hill have had a very busy start to their new season. October 28th was the occasion of their birthday party, it being the first functon in the new Legion Hall. Visitors included Zone Commander Mabel Clark of Woodbridge and over one hundred comrades from surro- unding auxiliaries. A colourful show was pnesented by the members, which depicted a trip “Around the World" writ- ten and produced by president, Comrade Gloria Sanford. The costumes, singing and dancing was well received by the aud- ience, who wholeheartedly joi- ned in the singing. The draw consisted of a beautiful dressed doll and a handmade quilt, the work of Comrade Edith Titshall, and won by two visit- ors. The evening ended with a box lunch supper. Remembrance week began with a visit to the town council on November 4, when the aux- iliary joined the mens branch and President Frank Barrott in presenting a flag to Mayor William Neal and colleagues. On Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday, the auxiliary were at the various stores selling poppies. The parade from Richmond Heights Centre to the cenotaph on Sunday was well attended this year. and in the evening of November 11, the ladies aux- iliary were present with memb- ers of the mens branch at Vau- ghan Township Council Chamb- ers to take part in their Re- membrance Day service. On Thursday of this week: the six volunteers who go to Sunnybrook Hospital. will givel out gifts of cigarettes to the veterans. who always enjoy their visits. and quite often Write letters expressing their appreciation. Guest speaker will be G. Roy Fenwick, noted horti- culturist. The society which every year contributes to the success of the Richmond Hill Fair and this year held an outstanding rose show is one of the oldest organizations of its type. Richmond Hill Horticul- tural Society celebrating its 50th birthday next June will hold an annual din- ner and election of officers November 28 at Yangzte Pagoda. Miss Edna Izzard has returned from Ottawa where she visited at the homes of former Rich- mond Hill High School students: Squadron Leader George Cany Captain Murray Johnston and Flying Officer Quintin Wight. She had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas lg'mtieff and visited Miss Angela Robinson, who is teaching in Renfrew Collegiate Institute. While in Ottawa she was the guest of her nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Gallinger. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kincaid. Oxford Street, left two weeks ago to spend the winter months in Florida. On the day of their departure from Richmond Hill the temperature was a pleasant 65 degrees -â€" during their leis- urely car trip down however, they encountered snowflurries, hail. wind and rain, arriving at Orlando Beach where the tem- perature was a chilly 40 degrees! The members of the chapter will be meeting at the home of Mrs. W. Huston, Maple, sorting pledge cards in preparation for the swimming pool ca .paign. The chapter participated in the Richmond Hill Remembrance Service Day. The December meeting will be in the form of a snack luncheon at the home of Mrs. M. Thomson, Yonge ‘treet N.) On her return through Kingston she met some of the Richmond Hill students at Queens University: Terry Cald- well, Sandra Wall and David Haughton. Mr. and Mrs. George Rice, Leisure Lane, celebrated their wedding anniversary on Octob- ed 315t. This was marked by a double celebration on Novemb- er lst by dining with their daughter Susan and escort Noel Gillings at the Inn on the Park, Toronto, following com- mencement exercises at Rich- mond Hill High School. Members made further plans regarding the forthcoming gift and bake sale, to be held at the Allencourt Shopping Centre on November 29. The third meeting of the Allenbrae Branch of the York Central Hospital Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. G. Royston, on Monday evening. It was very well attended. The November meeting of the Richmond Hill Chapter of the I.0.D.E. was held at the home of Mrs. R. B Deschamps, Emerald Isle Court. The guest speakers for the evening were Mr. W. McAdam, Mr. W. Hémilton and Mr. D. Lynn of the Red Cross. Articles for sale were priced and it was decided that dis- plays should be arranged on Thursday evening prior to the sale. Suggestions were made by members for the Girl Guides Christmas project since they wish to help the Allenbrae ranch of the hospital auxili- ary further their endeavour. n'embers were again invited to attend the xecutive meet- ing in the Richmond Hill Unit- ed Church hall, on November 17 and also to attend the op- ening of the York Central Hos- pital on November 28. The next meeting will be January 13, at the home of Mrs. A. Snaith, 68 Rockport Cres. South. Open Friday evening to 7:30 p.m.: Saturdays to 12:30 pm. the ONE place to call for BENEFICIAL the. minute you want it RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE, RICHMOND HILL 250 Yonge St, North 0 Phone: 884-4417 Loans up to $5000 -Your loan can be life-insured. 36 month contracts on loans over $1500 (Toronko area residents Phone: 285-6811) OPEN EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT-PHONE FOR HOURS uest speaker will be -don Hunter. All men ome. for information, Arnold MacNaughton FINANCE CO. OF CANADA Editor Margot Crack Mrs. K. A. Rodgers left last With the farmers in the East week for Los Angeles. having still wanting rain, Mrs. Wally spent the weekend with Mr. Seibert, of Elgin Mills Road and Mrs. K. J. McGregor. Rich- West, (spending the winter mond Street. months in Vancouver) writes * * * * that they are experiencing a Mr. Bill Min-lees. 117 Law- daily drizzle with rain and rnnoe Avenue. is making good more rain. Mr. Bill Min-lees, 117 Law- rence Avenue, is making good progress 'at Branson Hospital, following surgery last week. The fall meeting of the Fed. eration of Women Teachers As- sociation of Ontario, of York 2, 53:74:: and 6, will be held at the Summit View Restaurant on November 19 at76 p.m. Mrs. R. J. Burn from Janet- ville, is at present holidaying with her son and daughter-in- law, Rev. F. J. Burn and Mrs. Burn, at their home on Beechy Drive. Amweekend guest was Miss Margaret Purdon from Bow- manville. Among the 63 guests were many of Shirley’s public and high school friends, who throughout their school years, and on entering different pro- fessions, have, by keeping in touch with one another, re- mained close friends. Fun With Music There are still openings for adults and young adults in the M.T.H. Musical Club’s new pro-a ject â€" a recorder orchestra â€" which they hope to have play- ing in a few weeks time. Christ- mas music will be the first study of this Music Fun Mak- ing group. Organizers of the party were Beth Acton, Marian Bales and Susan Gillard. Shirley is in her third year at St. Catharines General Hos- pital School of Nursing. If you are interested in mus- ic, playing an instrument, or just having fun with music. phon" TU. 4-3802 after 6 pm. Shirley McGregor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. J. McGreg- or, Richmond Street, recently celebrated her 215t birthday with a Hootenany held in the barn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Bales, Mill Street. The driveway leading to the barn was gain lit with colour- ed lights, and in the barn, along with other appropriate decorations. were magnificent floral bouquets, arranged by Mr. Bales, president of the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society. PJcknell, Mrs. F. R. Scandrett, and Mrs. S. Hannant ave a few of the convengrs of the annual Christmas Bazaar of St. Mary’s Anglican Sr. W. A., on Decem- ber 7th. Eight year old Cynthia (Cin- dy) Manners of Toronto, will make her television debut this coming Sunday, November 17. when she will appear on Chan- nel 11 “Tiny Talent Time” in a tap dance. Cindy comes all the way from Toronto for dance lessons with Richmond Hill teacher, Sylvia Garson, now located at St. Jo- seph's Separate School. Mr. J. W. Johnston, 323 Bois- dale Avenue, has been working in St. Catharines since last May as bridging superintendent on three bridges for the Robert McAlpine Construction Comp- any. In October he and Mrs. Johnston attended the National Sunday School Association Con- vention in Buffalo. Then Mrs. Johnston was one of twelve de- legates from the East Ontario F r e e Methodist Conference Board of Christian Education, attending the Eastern Area C Invocation for ten Free Meth- odist Conference Boards of Christian Education at Taren- tum, Pennsylvania. Delegates attended from Florida to Ont- ario. Local Silversmith, Douglas Boyd, and samples of his crafts- manship were featured in “Sil- ver's Story: Lasting Elegance", in the woman's section of the‘ Globe and Mail November 7. A coffee service of simple lines and a cross for a Brampton Church, both fine examples of Mr. Boyd’s artistry, were pict- ured. Winners of the hinge held last Wednesday at Our Lady Queen of the World Hall were: â€" Share the Wealth $125, Mrs. G. A. Lapointe, Aurora; $50 Jackpot, joint winners, Mrs. G. A. Lapointe and Mrs. E. Avent, Lucas Street; Chop Suey $13, Mrs. V. Watts, Elka Drive; Lol- lipop $30. Mrs. K. Burling, Newmarket. An overflow congregation ob- served sixth anniversary serv- ice at St. Matthew’s United Church, Crosby Avenue on Sunday last. A business meeting of the York Central Hospital Auxili- ary Group was held at the home of Mrs. W. J. Mason, Church St. N. Plans were dis- cussed for the opening of the hospital on November 28th. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. C. Hall, 95 Lawrence Avenue, at 8 pm. on November 20. All members are urged to attend. “Pretty Mickey” â€" a budgie that made the front page of‘ this newspaper on August 29 â€" by his adventurous flight from the Fernleigh Circle home of his youthful owner, Janine Pawell to Beveley Acn: â€" is :gain in the news. On Saturday last, Mr. and Mrs. H. Monks, Louise anr' Charles, Woodlane, spent tr day at the home of Dr. Char? Lewis and Mrs. Lewis, from ( ford, England, who have cently taken up residence Buffalo, New York, where I Lewis is continuing his studi in cancer research at Buffal Medical Centre. On his first escape â€" after a tough week with other birds â€" Pretty Mickey was restored to his owner, due to a “Lost” advertisement in “The Liber- al". This time, he was away for another full week, after which another classified adver- tisement again brought him safely back to Janine. Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Monks, and Mrs. E. Simpson of Church St. South, were classmates at St. Paul's Girls’ School in London, England. Poppies, the symbol of rem- embrance, formed the wreath which was placed on the mem- orial, and the list of names of the honoured dead was read while a colour party stood guard. ‘ * * * His second flight was from home to the fourth floor apart- ment of Mr. Hanson, located on Markham Road, near Bayview Avenue, who kindly cared for the ".dgie, until noting the ad- vertisement.* "‘ * * The annual Remembrance Day service was held at Rich- mond Hill High School, Novem- ber 8, as the student body re- verently honoured those form- er pupils who laid down their lives in the service of their country. {HE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Nov. 14th, 1963 11 600d :SE Q \3 nu anal-mnmg inchmond mu w. I Mrs. Ethel Hardwick and Mrs. Grace Sayers spent three days at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. last week, when, as delegates from the Richmond Hill Womens Institute, they at- tended the Central Ontario Area Convention of the Feder- ated Womens Institutes. Also attending was Mrs. H. 11. Mac- Kay, president of the York East district. President Mrs. J. Dewsbury, Mrs. H. Pollard and Mrs. A. Fox attended Thurs- day’s session. Mrs. J. Dewsbury attended the memorial service on Sun- day, November 10th, and laid a wreath on the cenetoph on behalf of the members. HANDICRAFT Al Steel's Gift 8. Craft Shop 72 Yonge St. South Pork Chops lb. 59¢ Minced Beef 3 His. 95¢ Margarine 5 lbs. $1.00 BAYVIEW PLAZA “Made-to-order items in Handcrafted Leather” PRIME RIB TULIP LOIN WWW WHIWW N am“ sawmng SUPPLIES FROM DRAPES, CARPETS, RUGS, FURNITURE, ALL CARPET REPAIRS MOTHPROOFING IMMEDIATE Pick-Up and Delivery Sale of NEW BROADLOOM SUPER CARPET CLEANING CO. CANADIAN-MADE RICHMOND HILL TU. 4-3833 Free Estimates TU. 4-3980 lb. 53¢ TU. 4-7691 GIFTS

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