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judges of value like the value of our car insurance! Contact Don't Over Water Or Over Feed Your House Plantsâ€"Says Expert Parks Department is divided. His responsibilities include Ex- hibition Park. Allan Gardens. Queens Park and Riverside Park. Mr. Earl is a graduate of the Royal Horticultural Society of England and was one of the first graduates in horticulture of the Ontario Agricultural Col- The care and feeding of house plants was the topic under dis- cussion at the January 21 meeting of the Thornhill Hort- icultural Society. held at Thorn- hili United Church. Speaker was Mr. W.D. Earl who is supervisor of one of the districts into which the Toronto .Mrs. Masters said her hus- band was very proud and ex- cited when notice of the medal was brought by the postman aeyeral weeks ago. at the bloodin historic-battles of Vimy Ridge, Hill 70. Pass- chendaele. Amiens and Arms as well as on the Hindenberg Line in the Great War and for four years and seven months in the “young army“. recently re- ceived the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires silver medal for his 15 years of peace-time soldiering on duty at Sunny- brook Veterans Hospital. The medal and ribbon. only one of two awarded in eastern Canada. together with a cheque “for his long and faithful service" will be presented at a special corps parade probably in the spring. Born in Kent, he has spent 60 years in Canada, 42 of them an Weldrick Road in a com- fortable little cottage with his wife, Ethel. Twenty-Four Years' Service To His Country A Richvale “old sweat" who has spent 24 of his 87 years in the uniformed service of his country will shortly add a well- earned Silver medal to Ms row of battle honours. "George Masters. who fought as a Canadian Army corporal Horticultgral Meeting 14 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario, TMW Richvale Commissioxnaire Awarded Silver Medal KENNETH SHEPHERD : omce, TU. 4.2291 ‘ 31 Yonge St. x. 3 Richmond Hill ‘ Res. 294-1562 PM" WM. AWO- Exmmmpm ~~m:mmo' Ask Markham Grunt For Church league He began hfs army career The league representa- tives are requesting that councillors okay 1: $4.50 per child grant for the 150 boys living on the Mark- ham side of Yonge Street and playing in the league. Dalton McArthur. chair- man of the Vaughan Rec- reation Committee. explain- ed that Vaughan Township had approved a similar grant for those boys living on the west side of Yonge Street. Councillors felt the mat- ter should be dealt with by the recreation body and a report made. A temporary drawback was noted in the fact that the 1964 recrea- tlon committee hasn‘t been appointed since the new year. Markham Township Council declined last week to take any immediate ac- tion on a request (or a grant made by representa- tives of the Thornhill Church Hockey League. The money was needed. he said, for the 1964-65 season which would find the league and its memb- ers moving from the Brad- ford rink to the new Doub- LLOYD HARVEY Office, TU. 4-2291 31 Yonge St. N. Richmond Hill Res. Phone 886-5369 iudses of value like the valuo of our car Insurance! Contact me today! TELEPHONE AV. 5-2331 lege at Guelph. where he speci- alized in park management. Mr. Earl had brought along a table full of prosp- erous-looking house plants which were the envy of all onlookers. The gist of his message on the care of house plants was “Don't over water and don‘t over feed." “None of these plants are aquatic" he said. indicating his display and recommended that plants be watered thoroughly until water came through the bottom of the pot, but that excess water accumulating Following his talk. Mr. Earl showed some beautiful coloured slides of some potted plants at Allan Gardens. One was a sturdy Kalanchoe which he rec- ommended as easily grown from seed and quite sturdy. There were several lovely shots of cyclamen and a shot of a very lush growth of Fuschia. After showing the slides. Mr‘ Earl graciously answered ques- tions from members of the aud- ience. Mr. Kohler had again dona- ted a large group of well grown house plants and these were carried off by lucky members who won them on a free draw. The meeting closed with refre- shments. Most heart-wrenching part of the battle was the several days' cease-fire so both could bury their numerous dead. “After awhile. we just didn't care . . . no sleep. friends dying all around." 7 In the second world war, af- ter serving for 18 months. Cpl. Masters was transferred to the Veterans‘ Guards. His job . . . guarding prison- ers of war in Winnipeg, Espano- 1a, Monteith‘ Nipigon. Windsor and Pettawawa. one of the chores a long eight months in the Nipigon bush with 125 The meetings of the Thornâ€" 8:30 hill Horticultural Society are Sponsoring groups are the held the third Tuesday of each lst and 2nd Thomhili Boy Scout month at Thornhill United Groups. Church in the auditorium and Tickets can be reserved by visitors are most welcome. V phoning 884-5246 after 6 pm. Of all the Great War battle- grounds where Canadians' spirit and bravery have become part of the war‘s record book. the toughest in the corporal's still~sharp memory was Hill ml in France when both forces at-l tacked and counterâ€"attacked to win the small hill. Six weeks before the Novem- ber 11th armistice. he was wounded and sent back from the lines to a convalescent hos- pital in Reading, England. “But I wish I had been there,“ he said. when he signed up with the 204th Beaver Battalion out of Toronto, was transferred short- ly to the Third Battalion Royal Regiment and became a corp- oral in France. It was the feeling of some that the two council- lors appointed to the rec- reation committee could carry council’s wishes and speed up the process. The change-over to the Doublerink was necessita- ted by the long distance travelling required to reach the rink at Brad- ford, he said. The league representati- ves stressed that speed was necessary because of the need to reserve rink space at an early date for the 1964-65 season. lerink quarters an. This would greater amount lerlnk quarters in Vaugh- an. This would require a greater amount of money. League President Jack MacKay said he felt it was unfair toward the boys living on the Markham Township side of Yonge Street to go without a grant while those on the east side got one. All of them, he said, lived in the village. Councillors met with the representatives and Mr. McArthur following th 6 regular meeting to further discuss the matter. in the saucer should then be thrown away. unless the not is sitting in gravel. “Feel the soil" he said, “It should feel cool and racist.” A dry not will give off a ringing sound when struck with a pencil. Mr. Earl adv- lsed. "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. Glen Crest Application Okay With Markham . an n .4, The strip reduction, already rejected on several occasions by the township's planning board. went through on a 3-2 recorded vote. Voting in favour were Reeve Charles Hooper, and Councillors Cleary Palmer and Robert Sloane. Opposed w e r e Deputy-reeve Stewart Bumble and Charles Hoover. Solicitor J.B. Conlin ap- peared before council and ] re-emphasized his desire ‘ for the 1964 council to re- t consider changing the 100- foot lots south of the tracks and north of Laureleaf Rd. to 60-foot frontages. Councillor Palmer, a resident of the area, said he had receiv- ed a number of phone calls‘ from persons concerned about‘ the failure to sell lots in the subdivision due to the 100-foot lots in the vicinity of the rail- way. Another short job was sound- ing the depth of Toronto bay when he told the hiring official he had been in the British navy. “I couldn't even swim! There we were with a rowboat loaded to the brim with equipment Residents of Glen Crest Sub-l division area in Markham Township finally won themsel- ves a victory Monday in their struggle to reduce lot sizes a- long a strip south of the CNR railway. , “A Night Of Farce" Councillor Charles Hoover noted the 20 extra lots created would mean added school expe- nse and higher residential (axes. One of his jobs was building the Yonge Street cairn dedicat- ed to the memory of John Graves Simcoe on the brow of the hill north of Richmond Hill. He remembers going on the job without any lunch until the two elderly ladies living near the site brought over a regal meal on a silver tray. He said he thought it highly illogical that council wouldn't approve the application. Reeve Charles Hooper said he was in favour of the project pointing out that “we don‘t want to look at bare fields in this area for the next 20 years. prisoners cutting pulp. He joined the commis- sionaires in 1948 “by knocking 10 years off my age" and for the most part has been stationed at Sun- nybrook until his official retirement two years ago. A bricklayer by trade, Mast- ers found the depression years the most difficult but perhaps the most amusing judging from several of his stories. “This area should be built up before the trains start running." he said. The Avant-Garde Players of Richmond Hill plan a repeat performance of “A Night of Farce" at Thornhill United Church on February 7 and 3 at 8:30 pm. Deputy-reeve R u m bl e questioned whether the matter should be brought up by council again after the 1963 body had already rejected the request. Mr. Hooper said that council had the right to give the final GEORGE MASTERS 1 until the iving near 21‘ a regal was sound- )ronto bay .ng official 'itish navy. im! There oat loaded They have two daughters. Rose (Mrs. David Sutherland) in Mount Albert and Gladys (Mrs. Roy Masters, same name, no relation) on Weldrick Road From his first marriage in Eng- land. Mr. Masters has a son who is an inspector of police and a married daughter both in Ipswich and a total of 12 equipment grandchildren. The Masters appear to be en- joying their retirement; Mrs. Masters is active in Wednes- day bowling, a choral group and Richmond Hill Senior Citi- zens. Another “dirty thirties" job was jury duty in a Toronto court when a fellow juror and member of a prominent distil- lery family used to entertain the jury after their day in court. decision on such matters over the planning board. The local branch of the Red Cross will hold its annual meeting February 5 at 8 pm. in the Lions Hall. Centre Street East, Richmond Hill. President William Hamilton of Yonge- hurst Road extends a special invitation to the neighbourhood to attend this meeting. and a strong wind coming down the western gap and me rowing like I knew what it was all ab- out." chortled the corporal. Hi Neighbours “He said he liked a good liar and he kept me on the job.“ The present strip is consid- ered a drawback for develop- ment of 100-foot lots behind the strip. It‘s proposed to build buffer street houses to close out a direct view of the railway from the bigger homes behind and increase their value. Mr. Conlin reported the ina- bility to sell homes under the present situation. Mrs. Pore. also of Yonge- hurst Road. is in charge of the sewing and knitting. If you have time which you could spare for this work please get in touch with either of the ab- ove. An election of officers will be held at the annual meeting. Ross Doan Home and School Association will meet February 3. It‘s important that parents attend as the spring fair will really get under way and there are many decisions to be made. The Brownie and Girl Guide Mothers met at the home of Mrs. Ostep. Weldrick Road, January 20. Main topic of busi- ness was lack of a Guide lead- er. This is a grave situation and help would be appreciated. The grocery basket draw was won by Mrs. Allen and Mrs Clark. The Hudson family have mov- ed from Pemberton Road. Roselawn School association will not meet February 3 as the public speaking contest is be- ing held in that school that evening. Mr. Syd Brown of Pemberton Crescent is in hospital. Mr. Helmut Phillips of Pem- berton Road returned from York Central Hospital Satur- Mr. Helmut berton Road York Central day. NORTH RICHVALE NEWS Correspondent: Mrs. Marion Clark 88 Pemberton Road TU4-5060 Correspondent David Barbour Henderson Ave. Phone AV. 5-5205 Long time residents of Don- caster, the William Mitchell family, are now residing in their new home at Newmarket. Bill will still be working in the Doncaster area with his partner Jack Walker of Glen Cameron Avenue. Walker and Mitchell is a well-known contracting firm in this area. The Mitchells have rented their home at 55 Clarke Avenue to Mr. and Mrs. Smith who re- sided in Doncaster some years ago. The Legei‘e family of Clarke Avenue are expecting to move to Montreal at the end of the month. Their five-year-old son Ricky was the first child to un- dergo surgery at the new York Central Hospital. Mrs. Charles Jordan, Morgan Avenue, spent a week in Flori- da with friends. returning home early this week. Tuesday Llnda McKlbbon, 4. Henderson Avenue, entered hospital to have her tonsils re- moved. Her brother, Keith, whose seventh birthday was on January 7, finally celebrated it on January 18. The Parish Guild of Holy Trinity Church held its month- ly general meeting January 21 in the reception room. The meeting was opened by the reciting of the guild prayer in unison. A report was given on the Christmas hampers deliver- ed at Christmas time. Rev. J. R. Howden gave a brief inspira- tional talk before installing the officers for 1964. New executive will con- sist of: President Ruth Gall, First Vice-President Ronnie Cox: Second Vice- President Rose Hudema, Secretary Honor Lindsay, Treasurer Elaine Acke- We are sorry to hear that Mrs. McMullen Is 111. Mr. Dennis Clark, associated with the Bible and Medical Missionary Fellowship, spoke on India at both morning and evening services. Miss Verna Syme of Cooksville provided special music for the services. Rev. Mr. Pederson will be guest speaker for the evening service February 2. The young people will be in charge of a service, following the evening service. at which Rev. Mr. Pe- derson will show film on the physically handicapped. Rich- mond Hill Baptist Young People will join the Langstaff group for this service. Socials Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mahan and Linda of Denham Drive and Miss Carolyn Miller were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hicks. Mrs. Hicks entertained her canasta club Thursday. Last Sunday at Bradford Arena in the Thornhill and District Hockey Club house league action, the champion Golden Hawks had their tough- est game of the season. as two players were absent. However they racked up a 5-2 win over second place Red Knights. Correspondent: Mrs. Aleta Campbell 122 Garden Ave. Phone AV. 5-4704 Baptist Church AV. 5-5205 is the number to call to enter or seek informa- tion about the euchre mara- than. Hockey The Golden Hawks are coach- ed by 16-year-old Dennis Loug- head of 38 Glen Cameron and Don MacDonald operates the Red Knights. Holy Trinity News Those wishing to enter the Doncaster Community Ladies Club euchre and bridge mara- thon must do so by the end of this week as play starts Februa- ry 10. Proceeds will go to the minor hockey programme of the Thornhill and District Hoc- key Club. Annually the first marathon of the year is held' for this purpose. In the second contest the Calypso Kings scrambled to tie the desperate Red Wing54who must edge out the Kings in order to get into the play- offs. Dave Barbour's Calypso Kings are in third place with Richard Barbour's Red Wings In the cellar by two points. The same teams play each other again next week but the times will be reversed. STOUFFVILLE : Representati- ves of the Stouffville Fire Brig- ade will meet with members of the town council to discuss POS- sible changes in the pay sched- ule for 1964. Deputy Fire Chief Fred Castle reminded council- lors that the firemen had ag- reed to hold the salary line in 1963 with the expectation that some revisions could be made in 1964. MAPLE â€" RICHMOND HILL CARS 8. TRUCKS FOR RENT REXDALE CAR 8. TRUCK RENTALS LTD. DONCASTER RR. 1 MAPLE _ . (Lippay Motors lelted) LANGSTAFF NEWS ALL POPULAR MAKES AND MODELS Community Happenings In Thornhill I The Catholic Women's Lea- gue of St. Luke's Church. Thornhill. held its annual pot. luck supper in the St. Luke's School auditorium January 14. Approximately 70 people of the parish attended. Unfortunately. Father CI‘OSSland had been admitted to the York Central Hospital with a heart ailment the day before and was unable to be present. In his absence. President Mrs. V. V. DeMarco ,said grace. The sacrament of baptism will be administered at 11 am. February 2. Anyone wishing children baptised is asked tor‘ call the church office or one of the ministers. Symposium Tickets for the symposium on “Rebuilding the Canadian Union" at Thornhill Secondary School February 12 and 13 arei selling quickly, and if you have not already ordered yours. you had better do it right away as the supply is limited. Each ‘52 ticket will admit one person for the two evenings and will entitle the purchaser to a transcript of the talks. The symposium is excit- ing interest in many quarters. I just learned this week that it has been announced in Toronto‘s only French language news- paper, “L'Alouette”, which is published monthly at 223 Church Street, Toronto. Also in the current issue is an interview with Ma- dame Chaput-Rolland, well- known French-Canadian journalist and author who‘ is to take part in the sym- posium. "L’Alouette" is a comparati- vely new venture, the first issue having been published last September 25. It now prints 4,000 copies each month and as of April 2 will be pu- blished weekly. Editor is Marc Foisy. publicity director and general factotum, Jac Cain. The paper carries articles of local interest and has as well a column of international news. It is aimed primarily at T0- ronto's Frenchâ€"Canadian popu- lation but I am sure students of French at Thornhill and others with a working know- ledge of the language would find it interesting. Subscription rates are $3 per half year and $5 per year. 9. The young people will meet at 6 pm. with Rev. Higgins and the adults will meet at 7:30 with Rev. Veals. The annual congregational meeting will be held at the close of the evening Bible class February 2. Refresh- ments will be served by the ladies of the church. The ministers’ communicants classes will begin on February Confirmation classes are being held, a junior class for boys and girls on Tuesdays at 7 pm. and an adult class on Thursdays at 8:15 pm. February 29 was set as the date for the opportunity sale and April 21 for the card party. The meeting closed with re- freshments served by the Northern Group. Northern Group. Anyone who has anything to sale is asked to call Mrs. Cox‘ at 285-4359 or Mrs. Hudema. 285-3194. Rev. Charles Ledger and Mrs. Ledger wrote recently from Uganda to say they ex- pect to be home in June and are looking forward to seeing all their friends in Thornhill. They write: “The government has just these past few weeks taken over full control of the schools and considerable bitter- ness is directed against the missions. The church will now The C.W.L. sponsored the [public speaking contest. ational Convener Mrs. D. Che- seldine explained the set-up of the contest from the parish to the arch-diocesan level and the importance the C.W.L. attaches to the art of public speaking. Rick Decgan, a student at iSt. Luke's then took over as Iannouncel‘ for the remainder of the program. es and while the judges deli- berated, the audience were trea- ted to several talented perform- ances on the piano, accordian. have to look for other wayS‘recorder and drums, as well as K to reach the young, other than. through the schools." Tn Sn“ A nun.-- By- contribute to the opportunityiway of introducing it. Educ» After listening to the speech-’ r Baptist Church News hurst, Corresponding Se- cretary Mary Hill. On behalf of guild members. Betty Ball presented Kay Shaw with a gift. Kay will be leaving for Calgary very soon and' will be much missed by the guild. In inducting the new officers} Dr. M. C. Johnston not onlyl sought their promise to service but the promise of all members to support them. As guest speaker, he elaborated on the‘ functions of the W.A. in res- pect to the ministry of the church. The inspiration of his; talk certainly instilled ambi-1 tion and courage for the com- ing year. Music and refresh- ments completed a most suc-‘ cessful meeting. ; Thornhill United News The first 1964 meeting of the W.A. Society of Thornhin Bap- tist Church was held nguary 21 with 26 ladies present to enjoy the interesting program and good fellowship. Mrs. A. Lennie. president, chaired the meeting and Mrs. R. Knight gave a relevant de- votional on the theme “Where are We Going, and How?" As usual, the fare was varied and sumptuous. Everyone con- tributed their very best and it all added up to a gourmet‘s delight. The supper was followâ€" ed by a social evening of cards. St. Luke’s News A Lpine AVenue CHerry Church 1461 550] 2811 K. Reeve for once again con- ducting this event so expertly. On January 19. the children of St. Luke's School entertain- ed their parents and friends with a public speaking contest. followed by a concert. The au- ditorium was filled to capacity and every chair in the school was pressed into service. dancing and square dancing.singing, both solo and choral. Many thanks are due to Mrs. The members of the kindergar- K. Reeve for once again con- ten class presented the charmâ€" ducting this event so expertly. ing little Christmas tableau On January 19. the children which they had done at the of St. Luke's School entertain- school earlier but which the ed their parents and friends parents hadn’t seen previousLy. with a public speaking contest. Judges for the public speak_ followed by a concert. The au- mg contests were Mrs J. J_ ditorium was filled to capacity Mathews and Mr. and Mm G. and ever-V Chair in the 5011001 lantorno. Mr. lantorno anno- was pressed into service. unced th ' - The C.W.L. sponsored the 6 names 0f the wm _ ners, Susan M II oi public speaking contest. By a on and Fun 5 Oster. Prizes were 5 ed way of introducing it. Educ-o- u“ - - pre em ances on the piano, accordian. recorder and drums, as well as After listening to the speech- es and while the judges deli- berated, the audience were trea- ted to several talented perform- To Sell Antiques, Furniture. Pianos, Advertise in the Want Ads Every Thursday For Fast Action PHONE TU. 4-1105 Winter Works Program 10% Discount until Feb. 28, I964 Richmond Hill Tree Service 8. Forestry Co. Ltd. Diseased and dead tree removal. Tree stump removal with special stump cutting machine. Trees trimmed, shaped, deadwood removed, wounds repaired and treated. 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