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.-.--.---.-..â€"rv-.---.... 8 THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Nov. 21st, 1963 _________________._â€"â€"â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" To ThornhiII's Grads At 9th Commencement York Dean Apologizes For Chaotic World By MARGARET l. McLEAN “Thank you, but never good-bye" were the closing words of the valedictory address made on behalf of the graduating class of 1963 by Mary-Anne Baker at the ninth annual commencement exercises . of Thornhill Secondary School November 15. . In a simple but sincere and intensely moving speech, Mary-Anne recalled the many activities the students had enjoyed at the school and which “made our studies relatively painless”. “How happy we were at the end of a football game”, she recalled. “How anxious in the last seconds of a basketball match; the thrill which our Onstage Players received last year at Hart House; the wonder of an orchestra rehearsal when every instrument was in tune." In thanking the school for thanks." I 'ive important years of mould- The capacity audience ng and development, Mary- also heard a lively and meaningful address by Geo- rge Tatham, Dean of York University. He apologized to the stu- dents for the chaotic world which they were about to enter and for which be ad- mitted being partly respon- sible. “But I don't accept all the responsibility.“ he added. “Some did more than I and some did more \nne paid eloquent tribute to he teachers “for their knowl- edge, for their ability to teach is to learn, and most of all for their character. It is largely through your interest in us. your kindness and your patience that we are graduates tonight." A slight break in her voice attested to Mary-Anne's sincer- ity as she concluded, “May our affection and respect be your Treasure Mart December 5 And 6 Books â€" Books â€" Books â€"- collected for the Guide and Brownie than their fair share." 1 Mr. Tatham warned the slu-I dents that they would be re- sponsible for the world which their children would enter. “We are all waiting for you to comeI ,and help us and we are con-1 cerned about what kind of peo- ple you are and what contribu-’ tion you will make." he said. ‘ Mr. Tatham related the story .of the father who was being pestered by a small boy with continual questions. . Tearing a page from his news-. ipaper. he tore a map of the world which was on it into small pieces and told the young- ster to come back when it was put together. The child was back with the map together in a very few minutes. When ask- ed how he had done it so quick- ly, he replied. “There was a man on the back and I put him together right and the world was okay." I “You must start with the in- dividual." Mr. Tatham warned. “First yourself and then with the people next door." This was what he looked for. he said. when he came to a place like Thornhill Secondary School: to see whether the stu- Treasure Mart, December 5 and 6 in the Richmond Theatre Building. Local association (West District) members are pictured (left to right): Mrs. A. D. Adamson (co-convenor), Mrs. John Anderson (coffee party hostess), Mrs. George Sweeny and Mrs. William Bury' (co-convenor). THURSDAY ONLY GEORGE's CASH&CARRY WHOLESALE GROCERIES TO THE PUBLIC 20 YONGE ST. S. (Opposite Woonorth's) PARKING AT REAR A Beautiful Colored Plastic DUST PAN With Every $10.00 Purchase Or Over NOVEMBER 2| 24 OZ. SLICEI) l BREAD BR EA FR‘IDAYONLY NOVEMBER 22 FRENCH STICK TOMATO JUICEW TOMATO SOUP Roz-tin I0¢ Open To The Public With Wholesale Groceries 'I'Ilurs. Gr. Fri., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE With Each $5.00 Order Purchase Or Over III¢ If each " that all others can do is to give schools and universities : plaining as the lady did when . she _- fied as the winner of all the _ Muir, manager of the Thornhill ‘ Jean Buffett. Terry Lazar and ' cicncy dents were being stuck together. right and to see whether some of the teachers, who had once been his own pupils. were still stuck together right. “What we want is better people. Better men and women can make a better world." Mr. Tatham con- tinued. admitting that this was now a harder task than formerly. “You are living at a time when life has become physâ€" ically easier but morally harder,“ he said. “You have more freedom, but with freedom comes respon- sibility. The only true free- dom is being completely subservient to the very best you can conceive." Mr. Tatham urged students to ask themselves what were their standards of excellence. “Have you a standard of ex- cellence? Are you proud to be here. or still wondering how it happened? How do you use your leisure? What do you want most out of life and whv? if you want money. what will you do with it?" These were awk- ward questions. he admitted. and ones which they would answer differently at different stages of their lives. Carry on Education In concluding. Mr. Tatham urged the graduates to continue their own education. reminding them an opportunity for an education but they must get it themselves. There are too many. he said. who leave com- was leaving a modern supermarket. “The self-service in that place is appalling.“ Mr. Tatham was introduced‘ by S. L. G. Chapman. super-' intendent of York Central Dis- trict High Schools. and thanked by Principal A. S. Elson. Robert Ross. chairman of the York Central District High School Board. brought the greetings of the board and complimented both the staff and the students on the fine showing they had made last year. Almost 90 per cent of the grade 13 papers written had received paSs marks, he said, and the percentage of first and second honours obtained had increased, with two students obtaining Ontario Scholarship Certi- ficates for over 80 per cent standing and one obtaining a scholarship for university entrance. Mr. Ross then presented secâ€" ondary school graduation diplo- mas in the general course (grade 12), assisted by D. W. Anderson. Norman Tyndall of the York Central District High School Board presented grade 12 diplomas to the graduates of the commercial course. assisted by W. Freeman. Middle and lower school prizes for the general and com- mercial courses were then pre- sented. Buttonville Women’s Institute prize for grade 9 gen- eral was presented by Mrs. Reid to Scott Tremaine by reversion from Jeffrey R. Coleman. James Timmins, President of the Thornhill Lions Club. pre- sented the club’s scholarship for junior matriculation to Terry Lazar. Terry. who is the son of E. Lazar, head of the music department at Thornhill, quali- prizes offered in grade 12. Bank of Nova Scotia prize for general proficiency in middle school was presented by A. branch, to Judith Stewart, by reversion from Terry Lazar. Book Prizes York Central District High School book prizes in grades 9 to 12 were presented to Scott Tremaine. Wendy Mitchinson, Mary-Anne Baker. in the arts and sciences course; to Fred Churchill, Jessie Bowick. Cecile Brousseau and Joanne MeHoull, in the business and commerce: .' branch, and to Jeffrey Colemanj and David Proulx in the sci-. ence, technology and trades branch. These were presented.I by R. W. Masters. of the board.‘ .‘assisted by N. Jefferson. Lower school general profi- prizes went to Jeffrey Coleman in grade 9. with hon- ourable mention to Scott 'l‘re- maine and to Wendy Mitchin- son in grade 10. with honour- .able mention to Ian Rankin. William Lake presented the Gordon Lake Memorial prize .for languages to Judith Stew- art. by reversion from Lazar. Following Mr. Tatham's ad- dress. honour graduation diplo- mas were presented to the 74 grade 13 graduates. Presenta Terry jtions were made by John Honsâ€" berger of the high school board. .assisted by Eugene Lazar. of ten prizes A total \\ as 1presented to upper school grad- The Beamish Construc- tion prize for proficiency in mathematics and science was presented by W. A. Doherty to Robert James Lemire. David St. John Bare received the )lor- ley J. Rinnce Plaque for profi- ciency in English. presented by Mr. Kinnee, The Imperial Oil Limited higher education award was received by .Xlita Wise from R. E. Patterson. To uates. » David St. John Bare also went‘ the Mary Threapleton prize for English literature based on the year‘s average. This was pre- sented by Mrs. Audrey Taylor President of the boys‘ athletic directorate Paul Hunter made two cash awards for the directorate. .cludes a cash grant of $400. One, of $100, for a student entering a physical and health education course at a university, was awarded to John Rumble. Two other cash awards of $50 each went to Linda Watt and Leonard F. Lee. for their contribution to school life. The money for these awards is raised by the boys‘ and girls' athletic associations presentation of “Health's A Poppin“ each year. The home economics prize for the student continuing to uni- versity in this course was won by Marilyn J. Clarke. presented by Miss J. Davidson. Marilyn Thompson received. the staff prize which was pre-. sented to her by Mr. D. Foley. chairman of the committee. As well as the Ontario Schol; arship Certificate. Mary-Anne; Baker received the board's prize for general proficieney.‘ both of which were presented to her by Mr. Chapman. Mari- lyn J. Clarke also received an Ontario Scholarship. awarded by the government to all stu- dents obtaining an average of 80 per cent or over on their grade 13 examinations. and in- President of the Board of Student Senators Jack Tan- quiy was assisted by N. Jef- ferson in the presenting of gold pins to those who have had first-class honours for five years. These went to Mary-Anne Baker. Marilyn Clarke, Robert Lemire and Alita Wise. Silver pins were presented to Joanne McHoull and James McTagâ€" gart-Cowan in honour of their having received first- class honours standing for four years. The school orchestra bright- ened the program with two selections during the evening and acquitted themselves admir- ably. although the conductor. Mr. Lazar. later told me that the performance amounted to a dress rehearsal as it was the first time he had been able to assemble the entire orchestra at one time. 1 Another bright spot was the inclusion in the program of vocal selections, delivered with charm and enthusiasm by Ma- rian Martin. Marian sang “Wouldn‘t It Be Loverley" and “1 Enjoy Being a Girl". Santa's Parade The biggest and best Santa Claus parade in the history of the Town of Richmond Hill is being planned for Saturday. Dec- ember 7.. by the Richmond Heights Merchants Associ- ation. Groups. industries and associations throughout the town have been contacted to participate. and early re- sults indicate there is more interest than last year. Such groups may enter a float of their own manufacture as long as it has a definite Christmas theme or a float with tow vehicle and driver will be supplied if desired. Fairy talc characters will Haircuts To Cost $1.50 “Unanimous” â€" was the verdict reached at a meet- ing on Friday evening last â€" when all owners of Richmond Hill barber shops met for a conference in Stan Ransom's Barber Shop. The subject under dis- cussion was the increase in prices as scheduled at a recent meeting of members of the Ontario Barbers' Association. So. when “You're next" is called by a barber in any of the Yonge Street. Lorne Avenue. Richmond Heights. Beverley Acres. or Allen- court tonsorial parlours. the prices agreed on are as follows: men's regular haircut and trim. $1.50: IT’S HERE AGAIN OLD FASHIONED APPLE BUTTER RUTH'S KITCHEN 22 Levendale Road AND AT OUR STAND. CENTRE AISLE THORNHILL FARMER'S MARKET riuonIDA‘TloN I All those opposed to the compulsory admi- nistration of fluorides to our water supply for whatever reason. get in touch with mumimmuummuunniMfiimMimiiMMi i be prominently featured. bl'USh Cut. $1.75: head rub. A. N. Bellavance. Sec-Treas, Of course there will be 35 Gems: Shampoo. $1.00: . Rich ‘ .. the usual number of walk. tonic. 35 cents; massage. " (‘ivilmfilzdhtlilllld BldnCh. ing and riding clowns, 31-00? Shave. $1.00. ‘ _1*‘. S .eagllé' beautiful girls, Winsome For ch.“ th . 2'36 Axmmst‘el Dr“ C! children. with many sur- h now sll Jgn’excgptprs'ge Rlchmond H111. - . . - _ - . . . Q; _/ - prises in store for the kid turd“, when the charge Telephone 8. I 483". dies who watch the parade. Majerettes and lots and lots of bands will make this I parade one which will be is $1.25. Store hours remain unchanged, open Monday. Tuesday and Saturday. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Thursday :ienieembercd for a long and Friday‘ 8 a'm- to 9 Ten thirtv on the morn- giin'd “.edIIFSdaty I closed in! of December ‘1 wilI see 3" excel) w an p“:- tho "My." haw “w “.nL coded by a Monday holl- ter Scott School e'rm‘nds day' on Markham Rmd East. To some 40-hour per proceed along Markham week workers. a simple Road to Yonge, and up calculation indicates that Yonee Street to Richmond Heights Centre where San- ta will be welcomed to Richmond Hill. Following the parade Santa will take up his quarters on the plaza where his young friends will be able to talk to him up until Christmas Eve. the barbers are on the job for 56 hours weekly. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllll PONTIAC - BUICK LTD. SERVICE DEPARTMENT Open 3 Nights a Week Board Turns Down iSchooI Savings Suggested Plan Richmond Hill Public School Board trustees said thank you but no thanks to a suggestion G uardian Maintenance SERVICE . Local Firm Gets Trent Canal Contract by the Bank of Nova Scotia to Iset up a school savings plan for‘ . The Federal Department its students. ‘ U of Transport announced I The system would allow stud-3 ' o . tents to fill out regular depositl "slips to bank their savings and teach them some aspects of thrift, according to the propos- al. Trustee Deena Simpson said ithe plan was “just another un- necessary thing in education." Chairman Harold Sanderson, reminiscing about days when Richmond Hill had 1,000 popul- ation said one of the bank man- last week that a contract for the restoration of con- crete at Lock 35, Trent Canal, near Rosedale, has been awarded to Risi Stone Co. Ltd.. Richmond Hill. For The Best In Service We offer you the finest in factory trained staff, factory parts and... precision tools. The amount of the con- tract is $132,095.10. and the estimated date of comple- tion is May 30, 1964. County Equipment Busy Ditching Bayview Ave. County equipment is working on the ditches along Bayview this week as the result of a meeting between the works committee of Richmond Hill Town Council and A. J. Rettie. chief engineer of the county, last week. This was reported at Monday night’s meeting of council. It was also reported the road had been graded two or three times recently. Mr. Rettie had reported that‘ all monies set aside for the . maintenance of some 17 miles of road acquired by the county system in June had not been expended, so his forces would intensify their maintenance work on Bayview. The committee reported that in discussing the paving of Bayview. Mr. Rettie stated that if funds were provided and road standards now under consideration by the Toronto and Yorks Roads Commission were accepted for construction in certain areas. Richmond Hill and Markahm Township would receive an additional benefit by a further reduction in their. share in the cost of the road construction. Reeve Floyd Perkins re- I ported that the commission had presented five plans for the improvement of . Bayview, and that Rich- I mond Hill and Markham Township had approved in principle a four lane paved road with storm sewers, gutters and curbs. The local municipalities will not have to contribute towards the extra lanes. and the department of highways after January 1 will sub- sidize the construction of storm sewers up to 2'1 inches. Mayor William Neal stated he felt the town was fortunate to have Bayview taken over as a county road in June this year, If county will include it in its budget for 1964. it will be paved next year. Reeve Floyd Perkins report- ed that the special roads committee would be presenting a resolution to county council this week regarding Bayview. Councillor Allan White stated he hoped that Bay- view would not become a political football again this Year. “You won't get any- thing by criticizing". he stated. Councillor Walter $2,152.43? For Road Sander The tender of “heel and Brake for a sand sprayer to be used on town roads was accepted by Richmond Hill Town (‘ouncil .11 o n d a .V night. Amount of the ten- der was 82,152.42. the low- est of four tenders received. Acceptance is subject to ap- proval by the works com- missioner. agers used to go around to pre- ‘sent each family with a new born child with a bankbook and its first dollar deposit. He had ‘received one. he said. “And it‘s still got a dollar in it,” said Trustee Ruth Castle. “Not the same One," replied Mr. Sanderson. Mrs. {Castle felt the proposal was too much for the teaching staff to undertake and recom- mended it be shelved. GM MUFFLERS -s . INSTALLED 96I2 YONGE ST. Richmond Hill AV.5-5445 . PA.7-93BI nacnmhcaéanncamnmmanm ~.ccccmmmmmm. 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