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The Liberal, 20 Feb 1964, p. 8

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I78 YONGE ST. CANADA’S OLDEST The Queen’s York Rangers. Canada’s oldest regiment, first Through the centuries, these standards changed to flags known as the regimental colors. For a regiment to lose its col- ours is a bitter disgrace but to give them away is unheard of! A tradition in York County for the past 82 years carried on last night at Fort York Armoury when county council officially returned the Queen’s York Ran-y .American gers' colours to the regiment. The colors have been station-‘ ed at the Newmarket county council chambers since the in- augural in January. Their return is probably the most unusual military ceremony in either British or Canadian history. In the early Roman Empire days, the legions adopted per- sonalized “standards” as a ral- ly point for their soldiers. organized in New England in 1756 by colonist Robert Rodgers were known as Rogers' Rangers; the name changed many times and took on the title of First Regiment for its early service to the crown agai- nst the French. Later the Rangers migrated to Upper Canada under the command of John Graves Sim- coe and were responsible for the early development of Torn onto. l From the beginning the Ran-i gers were associated closely with the city and with the. County of York. I 8 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Feb. 20th, 1964 Fort York Military Ceremony: County Returns Regimental Colors The bod ones are shipped OR to a last resting place. (Our dealers are sour on lemons.) But all makes of cars are tr VWS, so they find themselv types of used cars on their l’ Mainly, our dealers are in business to sell new Volkswagens. (So for, they've sold 250,000.) NOTHING TO BUY - JUST VISIT US ASK FOR YOUR FREE COUPON 3 Lucky Winners Names Drawn Each Week NEXT DRAW SAT. FEB. 22nd. 4PM. PLENTY OF FREE PARKING The really goo ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS Of |.u_c|(y if Draw Sat. Feb. 15th WIN $25 WEEKLY Bayview Plaza Beverley Acres Pharmacy Bayview Plaza Hair Stylist Red & White Foodmaster Bayview Plaza Restaurant Reliable Service Appliance TV Sales & Service Barber Shop Bayview Variety Ist. Prize $l0: 2nd. Prize $10: 3rd. Prize $5: BY SHOPPING AT : AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STORES : IN BAYVIEW PLAZA cars they renovate, lst. :â€" Mrs. Marion Cole, Gormley, Ont. 2nd. â€" Mrs. F. McClosky, 334 Kerswell Drive 3rd. -- Mrs. E. Byer, 245 Axminster Drive MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION We also sell other makes Later the Rangers migrated to Upper Canada under the command of John Graves Sim- coe and were responsible for the early development of Tor- onto. To return the compliment and as a symbol of loyalty and trust, the Rangers each January bring the flags to the county The tradition was born when the battalion. camped at Aurora July 1, 1878, was presented by the then warden of York Coun- ty a set. of colours as a token of appreciation. From the beginning the Ran- gers were associated closely with the city and with the County of York. all RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO rehabilitate and res car from front to Bayview Plaza Shoe Repair Wyn-Dot Ladies Wear (7. Nels Gage Your Family Butcher Ed. Donoghue BA Service Station Wheeler’s Laundry & Dry Cleaning n a used cu Lhev’i . SERVICE I. lhey go over the Nick, from top to Music was also provided by the Aurora High School Cadet Band and the Newmarket Con- cert Band directed by William Grieg which made its first ap- pearance at the traditional ev- ent and entertained with mar- tial and concert pieces. It is the only known militaryl fyfe and drum band in Canada; formed a little more than two years ago. last night was its third performance on parade at a "York County Night." council and after three or four weeks they are officially retur- ned at the armoury at the cer- emony known as “York County Night.“ Warden A.H. Rutherford did the honors for the coun- ty and inspected the entire regiment with Brigadier F. B. West, group commander. Highlight of the evening was the regimental band's performance. in Some day you'll be in the market f0 0 new car. He first sentenced MacDonald to 18 months definite and six months indeterminate in refor- matory but the accused asked to be sent to the penitentiary. Ho be a Volk Magistrate 0. S. Hollinrake at first requested remanding the sentence to February 20 to de- termine what his real name was but after what he called some “detective work of my own” during the morning recess de-‘ termined some of MacDonald's‘ background. Some of the charges read: Charles Mitchell MacDonald, Marcel Leageau, Charles Arth- ur McDonald. There was some confusion over the accused’s real name. He was arrested on January 30, five days after he was re- leased from reformatory; he had served about 20 months on charges of auto theft, breaking and entering, causing a distur- bance and escaping custody. Charles Mitchell MacDonald alias Marcel Joseph Leageau pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile valued at $1,250 from William Neal’s garage, about $47 worth of cigarettes, chocolate bars, cash and electric razor. property of William Wat- ers at the Richmond Hill Dairy Bar and a cash register from Skyline-Pontiac Buick valued at $75 which was later found damaged. A 20-year-old, out of refor- matory for five days, last Thur- sday was sent to Kingston pen- itentiary for two years at his own request after a theft con- viction in Richmond Hill Youth Give-n Two Years On Richmond Hill Thefts ter Drive Mayor Thomas Broadhurst made three local people very happy Saturday when he drew their names at Bayview Plaza in the weekly draw for cash prizes. Assisting the mayor in the above photo is C. Nels Gage, popular owner of the butcher shop on the plaza. Lucky winners were: first, Mrs. Marion Cole, Gormley; second, Mrs. F. McClosky, 334 Kerswell Drive; third, Mrs. E. Byer, 245 Axmins- Tel. AV. 5-359] 1m rave about 0 Or any of those wflh the engine be Bayview Plaza Winners servi‘ee and the Rev. T. Gracie 0n S_unday, the children Were from Beeton addressed the entertained by the Ontario St. group“ {Bernard Dog Association. This St. John's Nursery School ls a very interesting group of had a Valentine party on Fri‘ about twenty members who own day. There was a full attend- their own dogs. The children ance and the children and tea. thoroughly enjoyed their rides chers joined in playing music-‘on sleds pulled by the dogs and a1 chairs. pinning the heart onzthe kindness of the association‘ the postman, and other gameslis very much appreciated. 4 VuC UL LuI‘: DCVCII LlfldllbLb thlllg part in the Vaughan Township primary schools public speak- ing contest at Roselawn School. on February 10. She chose as her subject “Madame Marie Curie â€" an Outstanding Scie- ntist" and ably delivered a well-prepared speech. Congr- atulations, Debbie, you are to be commended for a very good ef- fort. Valentine Day celebrations at the school took the form of each, .room having it’s own kind of‘ Party. Pupils exchanged valen- tines, played games and put on skits. Funds for the Junior Red. Cross were realized by a num-’ ber of enterprises - fish ponds. box lunches, sales of magazmes were some of the fund-raising schemes carried out. St. John’s Church News- Several members of young people's group attended the Koinonia Rally in Toronto on Saturday. In the afternoon they took part in a bowling tournament at the Ace Bowling Alley on Danforth Ave. and then proceeded to Little _Trin-‘ “3’ Church to enjoy a delicmus roast beef dinner prepared by the ladies auxiliary. In the ev- ening Rev. T. Robinson led the service and the Rev. T. Gracxe fr0m Beeton addressed the group. the: _mond Hill. The reports of all the' Last Sunday. the Gamble families spent a very pleasant afternoon at Snow Valley, near Barrie, at the ski resort oper- ated by Mrs. Gamble‘s nephew, Bobby Hall. On their way to1 Snow Valley, they stopped at the Barrie Ice Carnival and en- joyed watching the sports ev- ents. The outing was a special birthday treat for Mrs. Vi Gama ble. Loyal True Blue Orange Home; The annual meeting of thef board of directors was held on February 15. Special guests were Mayor Tom Broadhurst' and Mrs. Broadhurst. of Rich-‘ mond Hill. Mr. Sanderson. prin- cipal of the home school. and Rev. J.F. O'Neil, rector of St.‘ Mary‘s Anglican Church. Rich-l committees showed the Home. had had a very active and suc- cessful year. There are at pres- ent fifty-four children, ranging in age from four years to 15 years. in residence. These children come from broken homes from various p a r t s. of Ontario and many return to‘. their re-established homes with- in a period of six months to two years. , On Sunday. the children were. entertained by the Ontario StJ Bernard Dog Association. This Valentine Day celebrations at the school took the form of each room having it’s own kind of party. Pupils exchanged valen- tines, played games and put on skits. Funds for the Junior Red‘ Cross were realized by a num-< ber of enterprises - fish ponds; box lunches. sales of magazines; were some of the fund-raising schemes carried out. St. John’s Church News- Debbie Corkin, a grade eight pupil at Jefferson School, was one of the seven finalists taking part in the Vaughan Township primary schools public speak- ing contest at Roselawn School, on February 10. She chose as her subject “Madame Marie Curie â€" an Outstanding Scie- ntist" and ably delivered a well-prepared speech. Congrâ€" atulations, Debbie, you are to be commended for a very good ef- fort. At the meeting of the group committee on February 16. the main item discussed was the Father and son banquet which is to be held on March 5. Jefferson School News Hobby Show - The York Summit District Hobby Show will take place on February 22, at Bayview Secondary School, from 2:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. There will be many entries from the Cubs and Scouts of this community and they are wished every success. A small admittance fee will be chargedI to the public. At the church parade at St. John's Church on Sunday mor- ning, the six boys forming the colour party were: Rover John- ny McFee carrying the Union Jack with Rover Doug Greig as escort, Scout Wayne Bowd- rey carrying the Scout flag with Scout Walter Cracknell as escort, and Cub Bruce Greig carrying the Cub flag with Cub Alec Henderson as escort. Two leaders, Jim Haslam. skipper, and Mary Ensor. Akela, Cub instructor Jennifer Ensor, two Rovers, five Scouts and nine' Cubs took part in the parade. Cub and Scout News The regular monthly meeting of the club will be held on Feb- ruary 26, in the Jefferson School, at 8:00 pm. Members of the Richmond Hill Curtain Club will be present to give talks and put on skits. Please note that the meeting will start promptly at 8:00 p.m. as it; must be concluded by 10.30? Jefferson Community Club he said. does me 1 The m; The Ri came ab( Markham That EVENING BRANCH ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH TU. 4-3008 ELGIN MILLS - JEFFERSON gets I 14 out ut in 16 mon- your honour," ;, reformatory it‘s too easy." complied. -.___°_-.° in age from four years to 15 years, in residence. These children come from broken homes from various parts of Ontario and many return to their reâ€"established homes withâ€" in a period of six months to two years. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bell and children - Elaine. Kenny, Dian- me and Sandra - spentistmday K at the home of the children’s I Evandparents. Mr. and Mrs.” William Bell. \‘1 Mrs. Clarence Jones 3an Marlene from Elora visited friends in the neighbourhood on Sunday. Several members of the Hall family attended the wedding of Gordon Charity to Dawn Toms in Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Scarborough, on Sat- urday, and also the reception following the ceremony in the church parlors. On February 14. Jeff Miller entertained several of his school friends who helped him celebrate his' seventh birthday. A welcome to our community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lawson and their three children who moved into the Whalen house on Bathurst Street last week. The family‘ formerly lived in Stouffville. York County Health Unit has registered 450 handicapped children and 133 adults in a survey started in 1962. In his annual report to York County Council, Medical Offic- er of Health Dr. Robert King said the effort to gather all known handicapped persons re- gardless of the nature of their handicap might permit analysis of some of the problems of re- habilitation on a local basis. Lots of birthdays on this week. Linda Dunca brates on February 21; Burnett and Donna Ford 22nd; Barry Lock'e on th Paul Kayes on the 25t Brenda Duncan on U]! Best wishes for a very birthday to all of you. At the Women’s World Day of Prayer in Our Bretheren in Christ Church. Oak Ridges, on February 14, Mrs. Ritchie acted as the representative from St. John’s Church. Chitter - Chatter County Health Unit Surveys Handicapped Valentines were exchanged and each pupil put a great deal of care and love into making a valentine to take home “While no specific local re- habilitation program has yet begun, the information will .be ready in the event‘one is under- taken in the near future,” Dr. King said. County Health Unit has 'ed 450 handicapped n and 133 adults in a started in 1962. 5 annual report to York Council, Medical Offic- {ealth Dr. Robert King Ie effort to gather all handicapped persons re- s of the nature of their Duncan y 21; S a Ford c ‘ on the he 25th on the the list In cele- Shirley t on the xe 23rd; th; and e 27th. happy OPEN THURS. 8. FRI. TILL 9 PM. SAT. TILL 6 PM? Use Our Easy CREDIT Terms; ON THE SPOT FINANCING EASY TERMS ' 55% cash and carry Bonugoupousgv For deck mounting 8” cen- tres. Mxrrur chrome on brass. 8%" nonâ€"splash swing spout. with strainer. 7 EaCh .................. I 3â€"DRIP STOPPER â€" For refacmg faucet seats. 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