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It looks as if this column has turned into a series of good- byes this week. By the time you read this, Bob and Kay Shaw of 28 Highland Park Blvd. will be just about all packed up to leave our fair village. Bob left on Monday. in fact. to do some house hunting in Calgary where he has just been appointed of- fice manager of the Office Specialty Company's branch. Kay expects to be ready to fol- low aometlme before the end of: The McTaggart- Cowans leave behind in Thornhill a host of friends and a tradit- ion of active participation in community life. “Pat” as he is familiarly known, was the first president of the Thorn- hill Home & School Assoc- lotion; served several years on the Thornhill Area Re- creation Committee; has been a member of the Lions Club since coming to Thornhill; and served some six or seven years on the Board of Trust- ees of the Police Village of Thornhill, the last couple of Years as its chairman. Mrs. McTaggart-Cowan has ans are from Vancouver, (although Pat was born in Edinburgh. Scotland) and so will not be moving into strange territory. After their marriage in the west they went to live first at Gander, Newfoundland; from there they moved to Montreal, then Toronto and Thornhill. For the past 27 years Pat has been with the meteorological service of Canada, part of the Federal Department of Transport. Such is his modest and unassuming manner. that few people here realized that not only is Dr. McTaggart-Cowan to me presmency or me new university came as a com- plete surprise to him. Pat has not only taken it in his stride. but is tremendously excited about his new post. “We will have the most spectacular campus of any university anywhere" he stated. The 1,250 acre site is the whole of a mountain and the university itself will be built right on the top of it. “Mt. Burnaby, rising 1,200 feet, is like the Acropolis to Athens and with the large building on the top. it will be magnificent," he added. The university complex Will open, ine design wui cut down on the endless run- ning between b u i l d in g s which is necessary in the usual university c a m p u s. "It will be compact. efficient and architecturally beauti- ful to boot." enthused Pat. At the present time. the land has been cleared of trees. and the top of the mountain is being graded, with building scheduled to begin next'month. The uni- versity is being built for the future and is designed ulti- mately to serve 18.000 stud- ents. although the initial stage Will serve 1.800 only. Chemistry. Both the Mc’l‘aggart-Cow- ans expressed their sorrow at leaving Thornhill. “We have had a wonderful four- teen years here â€" be sure and tell everyone how much we enjoyed it," Mrs. McTaggart- C0wan reminded me. And certainly, everyone who knew them in Thornhill would like the McTaggart- Cowans to know how~much we enjoyed having them. We wish them the best of every- thing in their new careers â€"â€" and it couldn’t happen to two nicer people! ‘l‘mmllllflllil‘llllllllllllllllllllIlllitilllllllllllllllmilllllllilllllltill“lilllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll“llllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll“llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll“lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllhllllllllllll -l3 I! THE LIBERAL, Richmond HilbriOntario, Thursday. Jan. 9th, 1964 Community Happenings In Thornhill After a fourteen-year re- sidence in Thornhill, Dr. and Mrs. Patrick McTagzart- Cowan of Colborne Street will leave next week to live in Burnaby, BC. where Dr. McTaggart-Cowan has been appointed president of the new Simon Fraser University which is due to open in Sept- ember of 1965. mm Thornhill and District News Will Head New University In British Columbia Hammond H111 Branch Famin Finance Plan LOW-COST.ILIFE-INSURED LOANS Just because 1964 has a February 29 in it. there's no reason to go leaping into anything. Certainly not into the financing of important purchases like a car, a major household appliance or a TV. Before buying something you hope to enjoy throughout the whole bright new year. take a good look at the Bank of Montreal Family Finance Plan. You‘ll find that a low-cost, life-insured ‘ loan under this modern plan MY H: '0 3 M “A :r :1 :5: is just the thing to cover all I your family’s credit needs. '\â€"‘\\\\\\ \\\\\\\-~\‘ 7 ..:»;§\\\\:i\\>\>\‘ I l I 'QMI II I BANK OF MONTREAL MNEQ Why not make this TELEPHONE AV. 5-2331 is“. NW $§W § §W§§E Both Kay and Bob have been very active members of Holy Trinity Church. Kay was pre- sident of the Parish Guild for two years. while Bob was Akela for the 3rd Thornhill Cubs for several years. They both leave a host of friends behind them who are all sorry to see them go. A farewell party was held for the Shaws on January 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Chase. Laureleaf Drlve, Bay- this month DONALD RU». Manager Both the McTaggart-Cow- ans are from Vancouver, (although Pat was born in Edinburgh. Scotland) and so will not be moving into strange territory. After their marriage in the west they went to live first at Gander, Newfoundland; from there they moved to Montreal. then Toronto and Thornhill. For the past 27 years Pat has been with the meteorological service of Canada, part of the Federal Department of Transport. been actively concerned with work in the Girl Guide move- ment for the past ten years. For the past three years she has been a divisional comâ€" missioner and prior to that was district commissioner for three years. as well as serv- ing as badge inspector and in various capacities. WK m $‘Q "The Liberal" is always pleased to‘ publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. Our representative in Thornhill is Mrs. Margaret McLean, who may be reached by phoning AV. 5-2331. And here is a brief “hello” and then “goodbye again” to Bob Reach, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Reoch of 71 Riverside Blvd. who spent Christmas holi- days at home after a very happy first term at the University of New Mexico, near El Paso, Texas. Bob is enrolled in a four year B.A. course in dramatic art and evidently enjoying ev- ery minute of it. He was cast as view Glens and some 22 of their friends gathered to bid them adieu and to present them with a silver dish as a token of their remembrance. A similar party was held for the Shaws last week by Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon of Richmond Hill. It‘s back to normal once‘ again, Christmas tree down and decorations packed away for another year; new year's resloâ€" utions fresh In our minds with the best intentions to carry them through the new year 1964. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Purves and children enjoyed Christ-j mas day With Mr. and Mrs. R. Purves in Willowdale. Susan Purves spent a few days with her little friend Leon Kennedy in Don Mills; and also spent a few days with her fgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. [Purves in Willowdale. With a tiny sigh of relief from mother the children are back to school this week. It is wonderful to have them home for the holidays but I imagine a quiet house is heaven for mother again. More Holiday Activities Mr. and Mrs. J. Melnic and their family spent Christmas at home and had as guests Mr. Gaston Hubert and Mr. Mitch Melnic enjoying Christmas din- ner with them. They all enjoyed new year‘s day at home. Mr) and Mrs. Bob Walker enjoyed Christmas at home with their family. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Middleton‘ and family spent Christmas day‘ at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ash and family, Moorfield. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Middleton and family enjoyed the Christ- mas tree with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordon. Thornhill Christmas morning and then joined the Bert Middletons for the trip to Moorfield. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Middleton and children enjoyed new years day with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mid- dleton, Nancy and Gretta. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Warming- ton had their children and their families all at home for Christmas totalling eighteen for Christmas dinner. They enjoyed new years day with their daughter Mrs. Paul Kaye and her family in Street- sville. naye and her tamlly in street- sville. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Broom and family enjoyed Christmas at home with the children's grand- mother Mrs. Jean Broom. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Green- field entertained the Green- field family for Christmas day Mr. Stan Wood and his sister 3: Mrs. Ann Clement enjoyed 1 Christmas and new year's at‘ home with the family all drop- : ping in to see them. 1‘ Mrs. Adam Read and Mr. andi? Mrs. Gordon Read and boys“ had new year‘s dinner withgj Mr. and Mrs. Grant Dreweryté and on New Year's Day enjoyed and family Stoufiville. ‘ dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. A. Read received a tale-lg Mr. and Mrs. George Woods and children shamed Christmas dinner with Mrs. William Col- lins. the children's grandmother. their grandfather suffering from pneumonia could not come but visited with them on Saturday of last Week his first outing. Greenfield. Richmond Hill Mrs. George Wood had every right to celebrate in double fashion Christmas day as it was her birthday as well. Loretta and Larry Kennedy. Don Mills spent a few days with the Purves family during the holidays. Mr. Albert Middleton had his family all at home for Christ- mas. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mid- “We will have the most spectacular campus of any university anywhere" he stated. The 1,250 acre site is the whole of a mountain and the university itself will be built right on the top of it. "Mt. Burnaby. rising 1,200 feet. is like the Acropolis to Athens and with the large building on the top. it will be magnificent," he added. Although his appointment to the presidency of the new university came as a com- plete surprise to him. Pat has not only taken it in his stride. but is tremendously excited about his new post. a graduate of the University of British Columbia in Hon- ors Mathematics and Physics but he was also a Rhodes Scholar and received a BA. in Natural Science from Ox- ford. Subsequently. he re- ceived his D.Sc. from the University of British Coi- umbia. CORRESPONDENT: MRS. GORDON READ Telephone AV. 5-4001 CARRVILLE NEWS Orlando in the school's pro- duction of “As You Like It," but unfortunately, broke his ankle at the dress rehearsal while do- ing the wrestling scene in the second act. and one of the teachers had to take over for him. However, Bob is to have a role in the production of “The Beggar’s Opera” at the beginn- ing of February and has been asked to read for the part of Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet" to be produced early in March. He has been asked to do TV work and although he hasn't been able to fit this into his schedule as yet. expects to do so next term. Hope you save some time for eating and sleeping, Bob! dleton and children and Mr. and Mrs. John Wright and their family enjoyed Christmas at Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wilson spent a happy Christmas and new year's day at home along with their family. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hudson and family entertained Mr. and Mrs. C. Stewart for Christmas day and then returned the visit to the Stewarts on new year's day. home Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wark and David spent both Christ- mas day and new year’s day with Mr. J. Hobday and Dor- othy enjoying a happy time. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winger enjoyed new years day with their daughters Ruth and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stick- ley. Markham. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Winger and family spent new year’s day with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mashinter, Zephyr. Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore and son Terry Wainfleet visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wing- er on Thursday of last week. Mr‘ and Mrs. Jack Barton had Zheir family all at home for new year’s dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Wilson and family stayed over until Thursday en- joying two days of holidays with them. Mrs. Sadie Oliver and Helen also enjoyed new year's day with them. Dr. and Mrs. Brock Walker entertained Mrs. Walkers nieces and nephews for new year’s at the Summit and then returned to their home for new year’s night enjoying a very pleasant day. Birthdays Celebrating birthdays recen‘ 1y were little Bobby Walk! who was two years old on Ja- uary 2. and his grandmoth' Mrs. Bob Walker who celebr ted on January 3. A happ birthday to Glen Wood who ha a birthday on January 11. Mrs. A Read received a tele- phone call from her son George and his family in St. Huberts. Quebec new year’s night mak- ing the day complete. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Mrs. Bob Walker Jr. on the passing of her aunt Mrs. Edith Mor- rison and two uncles. Mr. Frank Collinson and Mr. Ed. Willough- by. They all passed away with- in a period of six weeks. r...” u. 0- u\.\- “nun. I Mrs. Adam Read and Mr. andig Mrs. Gordon Read and boys“ had new year‘s dinner with“: Mr. and Mrs. Grant Drewery >1 and family Stouffville. PICKERING: Nine years of continuous service in the cou- ncil of Pickering Township came to an end when Reeve Sherman Scott attended the last council meeting of 1963. He was pres- ented with a brief case. At the present time. the land has been cleared of trees, and the top of the mountain is being graded, with building scheduled to begin next'month. The uni- versity is being built for the future and is designed ulti- mately to serve 18,000 stud- ents. although the initial stage will serve 1.800 only. has been designed by Geof- frey Massey (a son of Ray- mond Massey) of the firm of Erickson 8: Massey of Van- couver and is completely new in university design. It is to be all one big complex with a mall running the full length of the ridge. Off the mall. lecture rooms. labor- atories, gymnasiums, etc. will open. The design will cut down on the endless run- ning between buildings which is necessary in the usual university 1: a m p u s. “It will be compact. efficient and architecturally beauti- ful to boot." enthused Pat. Some 150 senior citizens have been invited by letter and will gather for the organizational meeting of a new club at Holy Trinity Church, Brooke Street, Thornhill, at 2 p.m., January 15. Sr. Citizens OpenHouse As a result of many requests from the seniors themselves, this organization is being spon- sored by the ministerial associ- ation and the Lions Club of Thornhill and district. Chair- men of the sponsoring commit- tee are Rev. H. Reginald How- den and Mr. Ed Butlin. The active and successful Senior Citizens Club of Richmond Hill will be represented by Presid- ent Ed Lomax, Mrs. Mona Rob- ertson, past presidents and members of the executive com- mittee. Thornhill civic authori- ties will welcome the new club. The blessings’ 6? 't'fié' Ne“; Year are wished the senior citizens in this venture. Correspondent David Barbour Henderson Ave. Phone AV. 5-5205 A film of Nassau in the Bah- amas will be the feature at- traction at the Doncaster Community Ladies Club meet- ing on January 13. It will be held at the home of Mrs. M. Malinski, Proctor Avenue and the film will be shown through the courtesy of Maria‘s Travel Service, Thornhill. The pro- gramme is open to all interes- ted persons. NEWMARKET : About 39 fam- ilies which included 160 child- ren had a little happier Christ- mas this year due to the efforts of the Lions Club, who packed hampers costing approximately $496.97. Birthday greetings are exten- ded to Corrinne Lomas, Spruce- wood Drive, who celebrated her seventh birthday on December 28. Allan Cyr, 8, 106 Morgan Avenue, broke his right should- er in a fall from his bicycle before Christmas. 1 Phone 235-1073 Socials Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Mel On Friday Randy Evans held Holt on New Year‘s were Mr. 3 birthday party at his home. and Mrs. Walter Edney, Mr. and On Saturday Janice Evans had Mrs. Bruce Edney, Mr. and one also. Mrs. Larry Edney and Miss Saturday evening Mrs. Norm Phyllis Edney. Saturday evening Mrs. Norm Brodie had a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Gert Holt. Monday Miss Ruth Lepkey celebrated her birthday at a dinner party for her friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bryant and family visited Mrs. E. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamblyn and family on new year's day. Both the McTaggart-Cow- ans expressed their sorrow at leaving Thornhil]. “We have had a wonderful four- teen years here â€" be sure and tell everyone how much we enjoyed it." Mrs. McTaggart- C0wan reminded me. The McTaggart-Cowan‘s two children will remain in Toronto to complete their university training. Daughter Gillian in residence at St. Hi1- da's College is in her third year in Honors Physics and Geology: son James. in re- sidence at Trinity College is in his first year of Honors Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Cowans to know h0w\much we enjoyed having them. We wish them the best of every- thing in their new careers â€" and it couldn’t happen to two nicer people! DONCASTER Correspondent: Mrs. ALETA CAMPBELL LANGSTAFF NEWS 122 Garden Ave., Phone AV. 5-4704 Established 1373 126 Yonge St. N., Richmond Hill Hi Neighbours! A happy, healthy and prospe- rous new year to all! Mr. and Mrs. Cy. Chevis of; Weldrick Rd. held open house‘ on Christmas Eve. A gay and “Chtistmasy” evening carried over into the wee small hours with dancing and bouncy sing- song. A hearty buffet supper was served and of course no Chevis party would be complete without a “bull fiddle" solo by Mr. Chevis. This is no ordinary “bull fiddle" and really must be seen and heard to be appre- ciated. Mr. Chevis designed and made this contraption himself and it certainly is an original. The Chevis family also had the pleasure of speaking over long distance with their daughter Virginia who is stationed with the armed forces in Fort Chur- chill, Manitoba. Although Virgi- nia has been in this far north army post for some months and has had many new experiences. she has not as yet had the thrill of a sled ride pulled by a dog team. She has ridden in a “Nodwell” which is a type of snow-mobile used by the army and which is no doubt a much better way to travel. Get well wishes to Wayne‘ Beunds, Yongehurst Rd. who has a very large dose of mumps. What a way to spend Christmas. Now a brighter note, Mrs. Mild- red Duncan left hospital so as to spend Christmas at home. Welcome. Mrs. Gwen Hill has recovered nicely from her sojourn in Branson Hospital and is ready to resume work again. The young people of Weld-1 tick Rd. Baptist Church held a carol sing-'song at the Coghill‘ home on Westwood Lane after the usual Sunday night service. Mr. Alan Lawrence of Toronto Bible College was presented Mrs. E. Thompson won a turkey while bowling with the senior citizens. Mark-Vaun WJ. Members are asked to bring a donation for the cancer cup- board and their favourite salad recipe to the meeting on Janua- ry 9 at the home of Mrs. Mary Jones, 39 Garden Avenue. NORTH RICHVALE NEWS ‘ Thornhill United Church took on the atmosphere of the Gay Nineties at a recent church dance livened by a floor show put on by the young people of the congregation featuring skits and dances by “Barney Google” (Bruce Clark) and his horsey friend “Sparkplug”. About 100 people attended the pre New Year’s dance. (Photo by Barbour) Correspondent: Mrs. Marion Clark 88 Pemberton Road TU. 4-5060 Night Life In Thornhill with a purse of money, Mr.: Lawrence takes a very active‘ part in leadership of the young people. Rev. and Mrs. McSpad- den were presented with a gift from the church groups. As it is strictly voluntary work for the church on the part of the McSpadden family they certain- ly deserve a vote of thanks. Congratulations. The engagement of Miss Vir- ginia Chevis of Fort Churchill (formerly of Weldrick Rd.) to Mr. Ray McKay, of Windsor â€" also of the armed forces in Fort Churchill â€" has been announc- ed. It will be a summer wedding but as yet no definite date has been set. Virginia has been stationed at Camp Borden, Kingston and for some time now at Fort Churchill 'but we all feel she's still our “Ginny” and wish her much happiness. There will not be any home and school meeting for Ross Doan in January. The first Monâ€" day in February will start the new year’s. Roselawn School on Carrville Rd. held its January meet- ing on the first Monday of the month as usual. Anyone with children going to both schools finds it impossible to attend both meetings but this month the problem is solved. Fire Fire believed caused by a shorted extension wire in the basement of James E. John- son's home, Pemberton Road, caused considerable excitement. Fortunately no one was injured. Two fire trucks were on the scene within minutes as were waterworks and hydro trucks and many private cars. Socials Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cummer of Yongehurst Road entertained friends from Toronto over New Year's. The latest victim of mumps is David Jeffrey of Bathurst is Da Street Jamie Lang of Yongehurst Road is returning to school on Monday. Jamie has been quite sick and missed many weeks of school but being a bright boy he’ll no doubt soon catch up. Rev. and Mrs. B. T. McSpad- den of Weldrick Road spent Christmas in Mr. McSpadden's home town of Seaforth. Ontario.( Mrs. McSpadden Sr. is in hos“ pital which of course dampened‘ the holiday somewhat. ‘ “The Liberal” The Home Paper of the District Since 1878 Published every Thursday. rm-.." the appointment of Bevan G. Smith as general agent for Occidental Life of California in ‘Villowdale. Bev joins Occ.‘ dental after compiling an outstanding record the past ten years as Ontario regional manager for another major life insurance company. Born and educated in England, he is active in many community and professional organizations, including Kiwanis. Among his numerous honors and citations is the "Golden Oscar” distinguished salesman’s award from the National Sales Executives. ‘ Announcing . . . were confident that in Bev Smith we have a man who will maintain and enhance Occidental’s reputation through his expert advice on life, health, and group insurance programs. OCCIDENTAL LIFE Insurance Company of California BEVAN C. SMITH General Agent 100 SHEPPARD AVENUE, Wm WmLowoALz, ONTARIO Telephone: BA 2-6611 Judith K. Robinson ls Bride of Sherwood Eddy In a charming double ring ceremony performed at Thornâ€" hill United Church on Decem- ber 28. Judith Kathleen Rob- inson. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J_. Robinson, Thornhill, be- came the bride of Sherwood John Eddy. son of Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Eddy of Hespeler. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. I. Higgins and by Dr. Eddy, a former minister at Thornhill United Church. The bride was given in mar- riage by her father. For her wedding gown she chose a cre- ation of white peau de soie. floor length, with a full skirt, a lace jacket with long sleeves and a cathedral length train of Venetian lace. Her elbow length veil. also of lace, fell from a pouffe on her head. She carried a cascade of red and white carnations with green and white holly leaves. Attending the bride were a maid of honour, Miss Cathy Baker of London, Ontario, bridesmaid, Miss Sue Moore, of Port Stanley, and a niece of the groom, Miss Linda Oughtred of Erindale, as junior bridesmaid. The three attendants were gowned alike in ballerina length dresses of white brocade, prin- cess style, with three quarter length sleeves and bateau neck- lines. They carried bouquets of red and white car-nations. also with holly, and wore holly on their hair. The colour scheme of red, white and green was carried out also in the church which was decorated with standards of For delivery of “The Liberal” to your home on Clarke - Morgan Henderson Avenues please telephone DONCAS'I'ER AV. 5-4234 884-5727 STEVEN MONKMAN red carnations. white gladioll and mums and green spruce boughs. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Beverley Eddy of Montreal, as best man. Ush- ers were Mr. Carl Dahmer of Galt and Mr. William Cooper of Thornhill. The wedding music was played on the organ by Mrs. D. A. Gunn of Thomhill and the bride walked down the aisle to the strains of “Praise My Soul. the King at Heaven." Following the ceremony. some seventy guests were entertained at a light supper held at the home of the bride’s parents. The mother of the bride re- ceived wearing a sheath dress with draped skirt, in coral beige brocade, with matching hat and brown shoes. She wore a cor- sage of Johanna Hill roses. The groom's mother wore a jacketed sheath dress of blue brocade. With this she wore an egg-shell coloured hat and a corsage of blue and white carnations. Out of town guests were from Kitchener, Erindale, Oakville. Paris. Ontario. Ottawa, Brant- ford, London, Ontario and many other points. Among the guests was the bride’s grandmother. Mrs. W. J. Robinson, formerly of Ottawa. Both the bride and the groom attended Thornhill High School together and they are this year completing courses at the University of Western Ontario. Following their wedding trip to Ottawa, they will reside in Lon- don Ontario, until the end of the school year.