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A very pleasant Sunday after-fannual Christmas get together. noon was spent at the home of‘ The men are members of a Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bone, 48‘t'ormer Sunday school class Kirk Drive, when members andlfounded over 45 years ago in their wives of the Bernard St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Club gathered together fov their rm--- ........_.__.___....l g Make your reservation : early for your : Christmas and New ! Year’s Dinner at the (Opposite Fairlawn Ave.) 2 bus stops below city limits Open 9-8 Friday 9-9 \--- y-v-.v-a-u- v- “Hm --\- r- -‘ - - - ‘--- ‘-\ an Ii‘uunuuuuuu‘i‘n“ L . n . l Way/eflzilze Millinery & Accessories 3319 YONGE ST. HAT Telephone 223-47 00 TOWNE 8.: COUNTRYE SQUARE, YONGE 5; STEELES Topper the (‘lown will be here to entertain you and your family after 5 p.m. on Christmas Day SEE THE NEW JAMES BOND MOVIE' ‘mn‘unungnnnugnn Restaurant Tavern THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 14, 1967 Socially Speaking a" & '1‘ fontainebleau Thornhill and District News PHONE 889-3190 All the members are now married with children and grandchildren. They meet once a month in a member‘s home and a spring banquet and Christmas afternoon include the wives. The group reminisced at the Bone home of days gone by and talked about their families. Greetings were read from the original leader, R. T. Birks. who now lives in Kincardine with his wife. He expressed his regrets at not being able to at- tend the annual party this year. After a most enjoyable after- noon. Mrs. Bone, assisted by her daughter. Miss M. E. Bone of Alma College, St. Thomas. who had come in for the occasion, and Mrs. Bone’s sister. Mrs. H. C. Moore of Weston, served tea and light refreshments. President J. Clode extended thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Bone for their hospitality. He said in a few well chosen words that the club is now starting its 46th year and it was his sincere wish that all members would still be together for the 50th anniver- sary in four years time. Following the delightful afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mann, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Shep- herd. sisters and brothers-in-law of Mr. Bone, his brother, C. C. Bone. and his wife and Mrs. Moore remained to enjoy a family dinner party. Avenue Road. United Church Another accident victim is Mrs. E. Crosier, York Villa, 6310 Yonge Street. Apartment Get well wishes are extended to Miss A. Hudson who is re- covering from a broken hip in the hospital. Anyone wishing to send her a card can send it to Room 352, Branson Hospital, Willowdale. At Highways i n. 400 3. 7 ! now St Paul’s 9 in the role of Bob Cratchet. ! Mr. Priestman’s style of play- ] ing the downtrodden but warm- i hearted accountant was believ- . able, likeable and thoroughly i. human. “The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. Our representative in 'l‘hornhill is Mrs. Jo Cruise who Cookies and cocoa will be served the group at the home of Mrs. W. Hunt, Franklin Ave- nue, later in the evening. A Christmas Carol by Charles Bert Funnell in the leading Dickens ushered in the festive role of Scrooge carried the season in Thornhill December lengthy part well though lacked 7, 8 and 9 when the Footlights‘the strength and meanness theClub and Teens and Twenties role demands in the early‘ of Holy Trinity Anglican‘scenes. His best scenes were Church presented this delight-{when the old miser mellows as Eul play. 1he learns about the true spirit Children and adults alike are of Christmas. ] l A group of enterprising young ladies from the Vaughan Township Festival Choir are hoping for fine weather Decem- ber 22 when they will be sing- ing carols in the Thornhill dis- trict. The girls wanted to do some- thing for others this Christmas and decided to send all dona- tions they hope to collect to the Hospital For Sick Children, Toronto. Girls participating in the ven- ture will be Jane Allen, Barbara Bush, Leslie Hunt, Donna Mcâ€" Crea, Janet Heather Wright Please be generous when they call on you. Montreal General Hospital School of Nursing this fall and her sister, Heather, returned to the University of New Brunswick where she is now in: Marilyn Forbes entered the‘ 506. who is recovering from breaking several bones in her foot. Friends in the district all wish her a speedy recovery. Christmas Carols Children and adults alike are all familiar with this entertainâ€" ing play and ’knowing what comes next’ added to the enjoy- ment. All the well known Dick- ens’ characters who have be- come a permanent part of the Christmas scene were brought to life by the Trinity players. Outstanding in the large cast of players was Bob Priestman FRASER DUNN State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Canadian Head Office - Toronto “Find out how much you may save on car insurance!” 145 ARNOLD AVENUE THORNHILL, ONTARIO TELEPHONE Bus. 889-3288 Thursday Janet Thornhill and may be reached by phoning 889-3190 ,4 Christmas cam] |Federated WI Assists Education In The North HA7! bAIM INSURANCI‘ in Thornhill T HORNHlll PA INT SUPPl Y AND ART GALLERY Ideal Gift for Xmas YONGE STREET - THORNHILL from Thursdy, Dec. 14th to Dec. 23rd ORIGINAL - ETCHINGS8zEXGRAVIXGS SHOWING OF OIL PAINTINGS CANDLE PARAGON AND CANDLE HOLDERS FRAMING - OILS PLATE MIRRORS WITH FANCY FRAMING AND SMALL GIFTS CANADIAN AND EUROPEAN PAINTINGS ART EXHIBIT Friday ' Among the guests who at- [tended were Mr. and Mrs. Jack {Horn of St. Catherines, former :Clarkhaven Street residents. |The Horns, with their daugh- ‘ters, Linda and Susan, stayed with their son Bob and his wife iPeggy in Willowdale while they were in tmm. The large cast of 46 players were under the direction of Betty Priestman, assisted by ‘Bob Priestman as stage man- ager. Much time and effort went into the preparations for this production and the Priestmans were awarded by the large audi- ences that attended and re- sponded so warmly. Two young players, Bill and Barbara Priestman were charmâ€" ing in “A Vision Of A School- room” and Lloyd Saunders made a most amusing Mr. Fez- ziwig. Jeff Broughton as Tiny Tim was a young charmer who brought forth many oh’s and ah‘s from the audience during his brief appearances. Master Broughton had a hard time convincing the audience he was lame but warmed everyone’s heart when he said the well known ‘God bless us everyone.’ her third year éation. Marilyn and Heathe daughters of Mr. : Frank Forbes. forme ridge Drive residems Mrs. E. Lusher moved to the York Villa Apartments, Willow- dale, recently. MrsA Lusher formerly lived on Highway 7, East. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Burgess. Thornridge Drive, entertained at a Centennial dinner party December 2 for 30 friends. Dinner was served at tables set for ten with Centennial roses and candles decorating the tables. Owen Burgess is recovering at home following a recent opâ€" eration in York Central Hos- pital. role of Scrooge carried the lengthy part well though lacked the strength and meanness the role demands in the early‘ scenes. His best scenes were when the old miser mellows as he learns about the true spirit of Christmas. Michael Ball and Mary Priestman were delightful as‘1 young Scrooge and his lady love in a short scene, “A vision of‘ early love”. Elizabeth Jennings as Miss Blimber gave the play its funniest moments when she warbled off key in the party scene. A board meeting for members of Subdivision 8, Federated Woâ€" men's Institute of Ontario, was held November 29 at the home of Mrs. Norman Payne. Idleâ€" swift Drive. A buffet lunch was served prior to the business dis- cussions. Those present review- led the work of the fall Ontario board meeting held in the King Edward Hotel, November 21-24. District presidents, secretary- treasurers, federated represent- atives, public relations officers of each district and Mrs. L. Gatenby, home economist for York County and Ontario Coun- ty, attended the meeting. Others who deserve special mention in minor roles were Helen Robinson as the plump sister, Shirley Tucker as Bel- inda Cratchet, Jane McLaren as Mrs. Fred and Joan Iddon as Mrs. Cratchet. The sets were simple but ef- fective and the costumes were colorful and authentic to the last detail. The two act play is divided into many scenes and much credit goes out to the efficient stage crew who changed scenâ€" ery play smoothly throughout the Presents I Pedoni of physical edu‘ Heather are the Mr. and Mrs. former Thorn- Saturday to 6 pm. .‘Women’s Institute WI work in the n01thein re-I ‘gions of Canada is still being! assisted by other Canadian branches, the ladies were told. Miss Florence Edie, a fieldI worker, visits many of the isol- ated WI branches each summer.’ Amendments to the handbook were reviewed in detail at the meeting. The officer‘s conference to be held May 1 and 2 at Guelph University was announced. Of- ficers who will attend next Year are citizenship and education convenors. If these convenors are unable to attend, branch presidents or members at large will be given the opportunity to go in their place. Each year different officers are chosen to attend this conference. Provincial scholarships for 15 winners who entered Guelph University home economics this fall and five FWlO scholarship awards were read. “A Heritage of Canadian Handicrafts”, Centennial project of the FWIC, is now available. This book may be purchased directly through the FWIC of- fice, Room 28, 46 Elgin Street, Ottawa, for $5.00 or from bookâ€" stores priced at $7.95. Each chapter in the book deals with handicrafts from 10 provinces. Dr. Ethel Chapman wrote the Ontario chapter. W1 branches should consider buying this interesting book as it has many of the forgotten handicrafts with instructions. Branches might consider also placing copies in libraries for the public to enjoy. PHONE 889-1169 Seen at the solemn blessing and official opening of St. Robert’s Separate School, Thorn- hill, November 26 are (left to right) Trustee G. G. McMahon, His Excellency Francis Marrocco, DD. Auxiliary Bishop 0f Toronto who performed the blessing and gave the address, Principal J. Stephens BA and Chairman of CRCSS Markham and Vaughan No. 2, T. J. Ormesher. Located on Concession 3, Markham. half a mile south of Highway 7, St. Robert’s includes eight classrooms, a library and a general purpose room and accommodates children from grade 4 to 8 inclusive. (Three kindergartens and grades 1 to 3 in the system are accommodated at St. Luke’s). This division makes possible specialization in some subject areas and a limited rotary system is in effect for grades 6, 7 and 8. Mr. Stephens taught at St. Luke’s last year and Tormerly taught at Stratford, Ontario. Patron of the school is St. Robert Bellarmine, a former archbishop of Capua who died in 1621 and was canonized in 1930. . New St. Robert's Separate School mu»; ,k as‘ Mrs. Hugh Martin and Mrs. F. )tth Kellam were presented with life ions. memberships and pins by Mrs. alsoifliggins. assisted by Mrs. Nel- L for son. Mrs. Martin retires as} president of the UCW this year‘ 1 re- and Mrs. Kellam retires as trea- ,einggsurer after six faithful years of Kmm'service. Mrs. T. Harrington is told. the new United Church Women field president and will take office isol- in January. lmer. Rev. King, guest speaker of the evening, was a fascinating, relaxed and most amusing1 ’speaker. His topic was on; lpneaumatology, a study of the ispirit. Mr. King is particularly‘ ‘well versed in this subject and; he holds courses throughout the year. Close to 400 people‘ have studied the subject under} .his guidance. ‘ L. Tor In- The Associated Country World Wide Convention was announc- ed at the meeting, and will be held in East Lansing, Michigan, 15'September 3-14, 1968. This phjconvention is held every three lis‘years. The last convention was lip held in Dublin, Ireland, 1965. United Church } Invited guests at the dinner ‘were Rev. and Mrs. A. I. Hig- vgins, Rev. and MrS. Garth Nel- lson, Choir Director Hugh Mar- ltin, Mrs. Robert Richardson, organist, and her husband, Mrs. T. W. Pitts, church secretary, and members‘ daughters over 12. ‘ The Presbyteens will be hosts ‘at an afternoon Christmas Party for underprivileged children in 'the Parliamentâ€"Dundas Street ,area December 17. Owing to the tremendous dist- ances, conventions are difficult to arrange as many can be reached only by aeroplane. Con- tributions to this work is all done on a voluntary basis by various branches across Canada. The $6,000 collected annually goes toward financing books for libraries and assisting child- ren’s education. These young people often have to travel great distances to attend school and are absent from their homes 10 months a year. Rev. L. G. King of Willowdale United Church was guest speak- er at the annual UCW Christmas Dinner held December 6, Following the grace said by Rev. Higgins, Hugh Martin led the ladies in Carol singing. Unit members sat together at tables decorated with Christmas Cen- tre pieces. A short entertaining program was enjoyed during the evening when Lona and Robert Richard- son delighted the gathering with two piano duets and Mrs. E. Fierheller, assisted by Mrs. M. Brain, with Mrs. M. Berry at the piano. performed a reading on the spirit of Christmas. He spoke of tensions and anx- iety where the spirit over mind and over matter can relieve pressures of today‘s living. Mr. King’s audience was most attentive and thoroughly enjoy- ed the amusing ancedotes he interjected into his talk. Presbyterian Church White Gift Sunday will be ob- served December 18 and the choir will present special Christ- mas Music. The Christmas Paâ€" geant will be presented in the evening by the primary classes. An impressive service is plan- ned Christmas Eve by the 3rd Thornhill Guides. This will be a candlelight service conducted by them. Holy Trinity Anglican White Gift Sunday was ob- served December 10 when child- ren from the church school gave gifts for distribution among needy families in Toronto. The Richmond Hill Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Assistant Director Philip Budd, played Concerto No. 5 for organ and orchestra and “And The Glory Of The Lord” from the MeSSiah by Handel. Organist Mrs Ralph Markham was at the organ, During the singing of "The he an Other prizes won were when members judged and voted for the Christmas Decorations F shown at the meeting. Winners i'e of these classes were as folâ€" . lows: corsages, first prize. Mrs. ;1_' G. Hairs; second prize, Miss M. 'as‘Dean; third prize, Mrs. T. But- a1Jterworth. Door arrangements, a- first prize, Mrs. C. Turner; sec- of 0nd prize, Mrs. Thomeycroft; third prize, Mrs. H. Harris. Table decorations, first prize, e Mrs. T. Butterworth; second prize, Mrs. C. Turner; third of prize, Mrs. J. King. 1g Mantel arrangements, first ng’1prize, Miss M. _Dean; second on,‘pr1ze, Mrs. G. Hairs; third prize, “AJMrs. J. Gould. is en Huron Carol” by the choir mem- bers of the junior auxiliary pre- sented an Indian tableau. The social service committee of the ACW is undertaking to provide Christmas Baskets in the parish. A basket for dona- tions of food and a box for money donations will be pro- vided in the vestibule December 17. The candlelight service will take place December 17 at 5 pm. Scripture lessons and carols combine to present the message of Christmas at this service. Hugh Beck of the missionary aviation fellowship addressed the young people following the youth service at 7 pm December 10. Horticultural Society It was award winning night December 5 when the horticul- tural society held its closing meeting for 1967 in the United Church Auditorium. Awards were presented to members for highest points won during the year to the following members: Mrs. Phyllis Bishop was presented with the Jack Foster Memorial Prize won dur- ing the July show; Mrs. J. King won the Percy Bone Luncheon Arrangement Prize, presented by Percy Bone; Gordon Lightfoot was winner of the fruit and vegetable prize; Jack Manning won first prize for the Specimen Class and highest points in the Rose Class; The Kings were winners of the December Class Prize; Mrs. George Hairs was winner of the coveted President‘s Award for new members with the highest points in excess of. 20. Mrs. Percy Bone presented three horticultural books on be- half of the society to Gaither Zinkan, receiving them for the Thornhill Public Library. After the minutes were read by Secretary Mrs. M. Riley members were asked to Sign a card to be sent to former mem- bers Mr. and Mrs. Roland Heal- ey of Brooklin who are celebrat- ing their golden weding anni- versary. Lucky draws were held at the close of the meeting for beau- tiful plants supplied by Joe Wain. Refreshments were serv- Mrs. J. Heaslip gave 3 wonâ€" derful display and demonstra- tion on how to beautify the home for Christmas. Merry McLean, 2nd Thorn- hill Guides. was recently award- Guides and Brownies For Soft Water 89 Curlew Dr O RENTAL O SALES O SERVICE 447-2404 &\§ Don Mills ed her second class badge. Other badges won were as fol- lows: religion and life, Sherry Hubbard, Janice Jessop, Susan Raymond and Merry MeLean; child care, Joan Cameron, Eliz- iabeth Smith and Meg Goodwin; ‘horsewoman, Anne-Lore Kem- .sies. Congratulations to Heather Ann Culley of 2nd Thornhill Brownies who has successfully passed her dancer badge. 223-5470 TOWNE s: COUNTRYE SQUARE, YONGE & STEELES Join the throrigs of wise sfioppers every Saturday Who pick up their week’s supply of fruits, veg- etables, meats, eggs, flowers, etc. at real savings â€" Fresh from the farm to you. 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