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The Liberal, 23 Mar 1967, p. 13

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Mr. Threndyle is the heaé of modern languages at Langstaff Secondary School. Later In the evening. Mrs. Florence Campbell presented the guest of honor with a bottle of French imported wine, and in fluent French, expressed the ap- preciation of the class for his patience and teaching ability. I-n.u-0-o-n-u.1 .0-0. - The party held at the home of his. Batke on Tampico Road, was attended by Mrs. Threndyle, his pupils. husbands and wives who, following refreshments served in a candlelight setting, sat round a blazing fire, and reminisced over the enjoyment and stimulation they had all derived from Mr. Threndyle‘s course. Mrs. G. D. McCartney and Mrs. G. W. Batke entertained at a wine and cheese party on Sat- urday e v e n i n g for their French Instructor M. D. Thren- dyle, who has just completed an evening course at Bayvicw Sec- ondary School. A number of relatives and friends from outside points at-. tended the ceremony which was conducted by the minister, Rev. J. N. Hepburn. on behalf of the; Presbytery of East Toronto, the Boa‘rd of Session also partici- paring. Four .new elders “ere added to the Board of Session of the Presbyterian Church last Sunâ€" day. These were, Messrs. J. Wood, 37 Centre Street East, H. Lemon, 99 Laverock Avenue, H. Rigby, 233 Ruggles Avenue and C. lmeson, 86 Rockport Crescent. Almost 400 grade 8 pupils from Richmond Hill's Public Schools became Gilbert and Sul- livan devotees when they saw and heard Bayview Secondary School’s presentation of “The Mikado” March 16. Grade 7 pupils also enjoyed a trip to Massey Hall in Toronto March 1 to hear a program presented by the Toronto Symphony Or- chestra. Other guests included Lit-Lu} tenant Governor W. Earl Rowe. who opened the festival, and. his daughter-in-law. Mrs. Wil- liam Rowe. Dr. Robertson Dav- ies, the adjudicator, and Mrs. Davies, Playwright Martin Hun- ter and Mrs. Hunter and Direc- tor Ronald Hartmann and Mrs. Hartmann, whose play “Out Flew The Web and Floated Wide" took most of the top hon- ors in the festival. The play, the northern area entry, was produced by Mrs. Thomson. and Mrs. Postlethwaite was costume designer. Have you seen your first Robin â€" 01' one of the many Horned Larks that have return- ed to the area? Another first arrival this spring \u'll be the YWCA Trea- sure and Trivia Sale to be held April 11 and 12 at the Lions hall. YWCA This is the Y’s one big money- raising project each year for the funds necessary to continue its educational, recreational and guidance program among all age groups in Richmond Hill and area. Success depends upon your support â€" both by dona- ‘tions of saleable articles, except clothing and large furniture, and by your patronage. And for added convenience and enjoyment, a snack lunch will be served from 11.30 to 2 pm on April 12. Business people (men and women) are welcome. Tickets at '75 cents, which includes admission may be obtained by calling Eunice Boone at 884-3963. Mrs. w. 5. Thomson. Mrs. J.] Postlethwaite and Mrs. C. R. Gwillum attended the opening night cocktail party and din-k iner held Tuesday evening in thel Bem enuto suite of Mr. and Mrs} Donald W. McGibbon, prior to; the opening of the Central On-i tario Drama Festival held last week at Hart House. Mrs, Mc-i Gibbon is chairman of this: year’s festival. Two delegates from the 005- Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pollard} The junior choir of St. Mat- by Heights Home and School, from London spent the weekendlthew's United Church will be President MrsJack Hughes and with his mother, Mrs. James ~,,i‘esenting a musical program Vice-President Mrs. Roy Sandy Pollard, 48 Laverock Avenue. for the patients at the Villa attended the convention of the . . . Private Hospital next Thursday Ontario Federation of Home and Mrs. C. F. Hall, Lawrence evenmg. Schools held TueSday at the Avenue, entertained on Tuesday . . . Royal York HOWI- lat a surprise birthday luncheon Mrs- w- 5”?“ and youngest The Centennial project or one Richmond Hill fam- ily. Keith Nichols of Bal- kan Road. will take them to the west coast this sum- mer. Six years of planning and hard work have result- ed in a camper built on the back of a half-ton pickup. The camper is roomy enough for Mr. and Mrs. Nichols and their four chil- dren aged from four to 15 years. Mr. Nichols has crafted it in the back yard and the whole family is justly proud of their mobile home. The family plans to leave as soon as school is out and enjoy every minute of their trip across the prairies, through the moun- tains and to the Pacific ocean. In this. the year of Canada’s Centennial they will get to know Canada. A visit to the east coast will be undertaken later. probably next year. Parents have received an in- vitation from the school. but in- terested early readers of “The Liberal" are invited to make their way to Beverley Acres School to enjoy the exhibits and ‘learn more about Canadian his- } tor)”. A film on the Holy Land showing present day scenes of the land of the Bible set the theme for the Easter meeting of the Mary & Martha Guild of the Presbyterian Church last Wednesday. An Easter message was read by Mrs. Tom Graham and Mrs. Robert Shaw sang, “‘There Is A Green Hill Far Away.” The group agreed to be responsible for a Sunday even- ing program in October as part of the congregations sequi- centennial celebrations. They also volunteered to be in attendâ€" ance at the church every Wed- nesday evening for the remain- ‘der of the year so that members of the congregation and others may visit the church to pray for a spiritual revival. The evening concluded with a white elephant auction. The March meeting of the Allenbrae branch of the YCHA was held at the home of Carmau Clephan, Osiris Drive. Two guests were welcomed by Chairman Mae Maitland, who later distributed draw tickets for the White Rose Ball and re- minded members that ball tick- ets may be obtained from Eve- lyn Lazenby. The dean's list is comprised of students who have carried a minimum of 15 semester hours of work or more and have regis- tered average grades of 3.2 or above on the basis of a 4.0 sys- tem. Members have been busy making stuffed Raggedy Anns, Raggedy Andys, stuffed animals and hand puppets, and it was decided to donate these articles to the hospital gift shop. in that 3352;3’05‘"£015‘“{hg"egs{ Regent Mrs. G. B. Hobson malfe your reservations early to three years, chaired the meeting. and plans avmd dlsappomtment. Ticket ‘ o o 0 were made for the year, in. convenor is Mrs. B. W. Houle at Deane L. Clarke, 227 Rosemar flll‘édinfi :“figef’tllémframs and ‘884'1395' . . . Owner Monica WOOd imd Dat- Gardens, 3 student at Elmhurst y r S 0“ us an‘ ‘ . . ‘l‘OnS 0f the Village Coifflll‘e. . _ on March 14 Mrs_ Robson} Altel a successful excurswn] y , . College, Elmhurst, 111111015, has - - , ionge Street South. “616 de- 7 . Mrs. L. Dans, Mrs. R. Foord mm the “0PM 0f myStEl‘y andI - . been named to the deans hst Miss P Barnes and Mi ‘1, murder with their last Immc_llh<,rl1t¢;d to welcome back the at. for the first semester of the Thicket. attended the asgmial' tion Night Must Fall fife Cm._t1‘a°t1"e humping“ Sham.“ 1966‘67 ye?!“ Deane 1? 3, SOPE‘O' dinner of the Municipal Chapter ta?“ Club “turns to comedy gazes“ reJomed the Sta“ moee buslness admlmstratlon {ODE held at the Inn On The w1th its next production, the '. e . mum and IS the son of Mr. and park hilarious Rattle Of A Simple .. V . Mrs. Deane Clarke. Man, which opens this Thurs_ The CWL_ 01 fat. \larys R0, The dean’s list is comprisedillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllmullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll day. "‘3" Cathmlc Chum“ held an nvunniznfinna] meeting March 14 Mrs. Judy Wales and Highlights of Canadian His- tory by one class “in feature re-enactments of vignettes of our country’s story, including the “driving of the last spike" on the trans-continental rail- way. This was filmed on the local railroad siding. mu "mu" “mum” 3" we The opera singers and voices ‘ sumo" . . . were discussed ivitgh demonstra- ' . . . tions by recordings. This was ‘ '1he_ senior maJorettes and followed by a short runâ€"through committee members gathered of the various items being preâ€" March 14 at the home of Mrs. pared for the Centennial Caraâ€" Pat Jones, Browndale Crescent, van of May 1. to hold a surprise "grocery" The public was invited to sit shower for their choreographer, in and enjoy the activities of Sue Greer. Sandra Spence was the guild. co-‘hostess. Miss Greer is being 0 O 0 married March 25. The regular meeting of Richâ€" Iater distributed draw tickets for the White Rose Ball and re- minded members that ball tick- ets may be obtained from Eve- lyn Lazenby. Members have been busy making stuffed Raggedy Anns, Raggedy Andys, stuffed animals and hand puppets, and it was decided to donate these articles to the hospital gift shop. Mrs. Clephan gave a demon- stration on the advantages of the proper use of Beauty Coun- selor make-up and several mem- bers happily volunteered as models. As this was World Understand- ing Week it was appropriate to have Mr. Needham as their speaker, as he has a deep under- standing of the problems that confront the world today, es- pecially the problems of the Iyoung citizens, the Canadian students, who in the near future will be running the country. This has been proved by the correspondence between Mr. Needham and students all over the country, which appears in his column. Rotarians were interested to glearn that Mr. Needham receiv- Tonight (Thursday) grades 4, 5 and 6 pupils at Beverley Acres Public School are hold- ing open house from 7.30 to 9 pm. During the evening they vill show parents and friends results of several weeks of in- tensive research into Canadian history. Visitors to another classroom will find themselves inside a- Hudson Bay Company‘s trading‘ post: will find a complete pion- eer cabin in another; and will be entertained by a choir. re- corder orchestra and Scottish country dancing in the gymnas- ium. Canadian Indians will be the theme in another room. Also honored with the pre- sentation of a bathroom hamper was retiring wardrobe mistress. Judy Mollison, who has served in that position for the past three years. Our Country's Story Beverley Acres School One class is justly proud of the quilt they have made featur- ing Canada and its provinces. The workmanship would do credit to an adult group. There will be an art display and many other facets of history. Guests included Mrs. Herb Sanderson, Mrs. Stephen Kalin, Mrs. Lyle 015691 and Mrs. Ter- ence King. Tonight Mrs. C. F. Hall, Lawrence Avenue, entertained on Tuesday at a surprise birthday luncheon for Mrs. Herb Gater. Bayview Secondary School was featured in the “After Four" section of the Toron- to Telegram last week. and the page written. edited and designed by After Four representative Bruce Clark and fellow students at the school. Rotarians were interested to learn that Mr. Needham receiv- ed the Stephen Leacock Memorâ€" ial Award for humor for his book “Needham’s Inferno”. This award for humor is made an- nually by the Stephen Leacock Asociates as a memorial to the noted humorist and economist who lived for years in Orillia and died in Toronto in 1944. Richard J. Needham, popular columnist of the Globe and Mail, was the guest speaker at the March 20 meeting of the Rotary Club. Rotary News WWW“\\\\l\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\W The regular meeting of Richâ€" mond Rose Chapter IODE was held March ‘13 at the home of Mrs. R. Matchett, Taylor Mills Drive North. At the March 12 meeting of the MT“ Guild the group en- joyed a delightful showing of films on the Royal Ballet, Myra Hess and Arturo Toscanini (this year being the centenary of the latter’s birth). Mrs. W. Street and youngest son, Stephen, 316 Kerswell Drive, are flying to Sault Ste Marie today (Thursday) to spend the Easter holidays “ith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Collins. During the next two months. these 32 songs will be played on the CBC Radio Network and “We’ll Walk Together" will be broadcast May 21 at 5.03 pm. The winner will then be select- ed and awarded $1,500 with a recording contract with RCA Victor of Canada. Mr. Burgin is the conduc- tor of the local symphony orchestra, whose Centenfiial Concert is being presented today (Thursday) at Rich- mond Hill High School. “We‘ll Walk Together”, a song, with words and music written by Arthur Burgin of 529 Lynett Crescent Richmond Hill is among the final 32 of 3,000 entries, in a songwriters contest spon- sored by CBC Radio. Arthur Burgin Finalist CBC Radio Contest Waiting for daddy, Alfred J. Stong, to be called to the bar last Friday at the O’Keefe Centre was thirsty work for wee daughter, Martha. Above she does full justice to a glass of milk held by her mother. Martha is living with her parents at 48 Laverock Avenue, and is the only grandchild of Fire Chief and Mrs. Alf Stong of Chassie Court. Mr. Stong is now associated with the local law firm of Lawlor, LeClaire and Bannon. Parket winning 5th and Wood- bridge 10th place. Theseteams will now enter Provincial Sports Ito be held at Ridgeway in April. T93 “'35 Poured by Mrs- H- P-VCat 011 A Hot Tin ROOf~ TheiMaple. Unibnville and Then Eckardt, Miss Jane Dean and‘Deputy and The Provoked Wife, hm Lcw have been invited. Miss Debbie Cornwall and Miss'and on television he played op-j The meeting closed with H Mary Louise Eckardt served. 'posite Ludwig Donat in one of missionary benediction prayer 0th of town guests were Mrs. the \Vojeck series and has also ‘J. Campbell, the baby’s grand-,appeared in several Festival‘ lmother, Mr. and Mrs. W. Maynproductions. Out of town guests were Mrs. ‘J. Campbell, the baby’s grand- mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. May, Mr. and Mrs, Murray Elder, Dr. G. Scott and Mrs. Scott. Dr. W. Doyle and Mrs. Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Eckardt, Ian and Mary Louise, and Randy and Ronald Alston. Zone Commander Gloria San- ford attended the regional bowl- ing held in Barrie March 18. Forty-nine teams from central Ontario were entered, with Newâ€" A pot luck supper is planned for March 29 and members are reminded of the general meet- in; March 27. Celebrate 1967 by planting several official Centennial rose bushes in your garden. These are being sold as a Centennial project by the 5th Richmond Hill Cubs and Scouts. The boys started their doorâ€" to-door campaign on Saturday last and will continue until they have covered most homes in the area. However anyone who wishes to buy some rose bushes. and has not yet been contacted may call Mrs. C. Wilson at 884- 4293 who \n'll gladly take the order. A christening tea was given on March 12 in honor of Master William David Campbell. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Camp- bell, at the home of the baby’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jack P. Dean, 276 McConvcy Drive. Directed by Tony Miller and starring Wendy Thatcher and Dennis Stainer, the play is guaranteed to please every audi- ence -- particularly those who have come to rely on the Curtain Club for their evening of genuine laughter. The ladies’ auxiliary to Branch 375, Royal Canadian Legion Euchre Committee report a sucâ€" cessful euchre held last week. Tickets at $20 a couple are limited and it is advisable to make your reservations early to avoid disappointment. Ticket convenor is Mrs. B. W. Houle at 884-1395. Mr. Stong, an associate of LaV'lor, LeClaire and Barman. resides with his wife and small daughter, Martha, on Laverock Avenue. The White Rose Ball being? held by the auxiliary of York} Central Hospital May 26 at the' Inn On The Park, promises to‘ be the gala event of the season, with a cocktail hour, three course dinner and dancing to the music of Ellis McLintock And His Orchestra, who has been appointed musical director for Expo. The Sacrament of Baptism will be conducted April 9 at the Richmond Hill United Church and parents wishing their child baptized are asked to contact the church office at 884-1301. The evening service at St. Mary's Anglican Church on Easter Day will take the form of a festival of lessons and Easter hymns. The entire sern‘ce will be con- ducted by the young people of the parish. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stung enter- tained on Friday evening at their Chassie Court home for their elder son, Alfred, a mem- ber of the Law Society of Upper Canada, following his call to the bar at special convocation ceremonies held at the O‘Keefe Centre. Mrs. James Pollard. Miss Eva Tracy and Mrs. Pearl Bain were in Orillia Monday to attend the funeral of their brother, Lewis Tracy. Mr. Tracy passed away very suddenly and leaves his wife, Doris, and two daughters Linda and Mary. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Victor Tracy, who made their home in Richmond Hill. The play being presented by Odyssey Productions is an ac- count of how the Nazi concen- tration camp crematoria came to be built. It was first pre- sented in London, England, in 1965 and has since been seen in the English provinces and in Israel. Mr. Rablnowitch is not new to the theatre. He appeared se ‘eral times in Len Petersen's productions at the Centre Stage Theatre, was seen at the Crest Theatre in Twelve Angry Men, Who’ll Save The Ploughboy, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. The The CWL of St. \lary's Ro' man Catholic Church held an organizational meeting March 14 at St. Mary's School. Elected to the executive were President Anita Foster, lst Vice- President Vi Rawlinson. 2nd Vice-President Pat Churcher, 3rd Vice-President Raymonde Stong, Secretary Lucille O’Dac- re. Treasurer Betty Armstrong. Local Lam/er Joseph Rabino- witch will be appearing in the North America premiere Of The r‘ all Solution which opens at the Poor Alex April 3-23. The new executive looks for- ward to a successful year in 67 and to meeting all the ladies’ church groups in The Hill. In 1961 his play. The Trans- planted, \\'on the CODL one act festival at Hart House, and the award for the best production of a one act play by a Canadian author. Owner Monica Wood and pat-I Wilf Cox, manager and staff rons of the Village Coiffure,yxne1nber of Shields Footwear, Yonge Street South. were de- Levendale Road, for the past lighted to welcome back the at- eight years, has left to open his tractive hairstylist. Sharonrown store, The Town Cobbler, Brome, who rejoined the stafl'iin Wallaceburg. He will be join- last week. 'ed in this venture by his father 0 o O ‘gwho lives in Chatham. Mr. Sharp, who was ac- companied by Mrs. Sharp, later toured the hospital meeting patients and staff. Mrs. M. Lillian McConâ€" aghy, who now resides at the Villa Private Hospital, Bathurst Street, was hon; ored March 4 with a cita- tion presented to her by Finance Minister Mitchell Sharp to commemorate her 1015t year on the occasion of the Centennial of Con- federation. Mrs. McCon- aghy will celebrate her 1015t birthday July 28. It‘s 0353’ £0 see by the_expressions on the faces of the three ladies on the left that the news blgoug‘ht by the leVVlthl‘lfil‘ 1s tall1 good. TéietCrier, who returned to Richmond Hill after a long a sence. was ma {mg er_coo1'- o-c oor roun s o announce the u comin Ce ' '» r -. will be held at Pleasantwlle Public School April 8, p g ntenmal souee’ “ huh Mrs. Margaret Kraft was \\'el~ comed into the membership of the LCW The LCW of St. Paul’s Luth- eran Church held them monthly meeting March 15 at the church on Bayview Avenue. Mrs. Jean Evensen was thel devotional leader and Mrs. Berle Radke gave the topic for the evening "A Closer Look At Pontius Pilate.” This showed‘ him as a frightened indecisive man, torn between the warning of hi; wife Claudia, to set Jesusf free. and of not getting in; trouble with Rome. I President Mrs. Ev Miller thanked those participating in the program, and welcomed guests and members to the meeting. An invitation was received for members to atfiend the dis- trict assembly May 3 at Grace Lut1 eran Church, Hamilton. The theme of the assembly will be “The Church Grows” and will feature a tour of the Adis Israel Synagogue. His former associates, cus- tomers and friends wish him every success in his new busi- ness. A clothing drive [or missions “I'll be held May. A Centennial program will be held in April to which the Maple. Unionville and Thorn- hill LCW have been invited. The meeting closed with the Holidaying, entertaining or guests from out of town during E 3 st e 1' weekend? Keep “Life in the Hill’ col- umns up to date with your activities by calling Social Editor Margot Crack at 884- 1105-6 or by dropping a line to 63 Yonge Street South. Items must be re- ceived by Tuesday noon for insertion in Thursday's pub- lication. The service is free â€" just call or write. SOUTH BLOCK Easter Elegance Hear Ye! Hear Ye! THE LIBERAL Richmond Him-Ontario, Thursday, March 23, 1967 MANY MORE EXCITING STYLES FROM SUCH FAMOUS MAKERS AS 0 GOLD CROSS 0 LA VALLEE O NATURALIZER O CONTOUR overseas early in SHIELDS W v.~vvw.v.v.vwvwwwwww.www V.ww,w.ww.www.\lw,w.w.ww, w. Vow. wVVVw, . TOWNE 82 COUNTRYE SQUARE YONGE ST. AT STEELES featuring Toronto’s Most Modern Banquet Roonl Capacityz50-400 Guests Bar. Stage and Spotlightng System NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATION FOR: Banquets. Wedding Receptions, Sales or Board Meetings, Luncheons, Fashion Shmxs. 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