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The Liberal, 14 Mar 1968, p. 18

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would like to call on you with ‘housewarming gifts’ and information about your new location. The Hostess will be glad to arrange your subscription to the RICHMOND HILL LIBERAL Call Mrs. Ralph Harley 889-3313 1 gillIllIllillumiillmlnmlllllmulllulllllllllllullllnulumlllmulllm" mull“[lulllllllllllmllflmlllllllllllllllllllllllll“llllllllllllllllllllllllll If you are N EW -TO-TOWN or have just moved into a new home Foster parents are urgently needed for tiny babies of mixed _.V ........ ulxuo mm a; a yuuuc Girls and leaders of the jun-service to the community and ior auxiliary of Holy Trinity‘fee for the six lectures is $10. Anglican Church enjoyed a visit Please call Miss F. Hurst at to Temple Sinai Synagogue 884-4065 01' Mrs. J. van den March: 6. The girls learned Hoek at 889-5119 for informa- many things about the JewiSh tion. religion and spent a very inter-' * * * ”‘ “ting afternoon. Donna Clark anvinur Am... Getil'ivell wishes are extended Jon" Genner' to J. F. Burkart, Delair Cres- In order for plans to be fin- cent, who is recovering in 1105- alized with the speakers, 50 pital from a recent heart at- subscribers are required by tack. the end of March. The universâ€" * * * * ‘ity undertakes this as a public‘ Girls and leaders of the jun-service to the community andl ior auxiliary of Holy Trinity‘fee for the six lectures is $10.‘ Anglican Church enjoyed a visit Please call Miss F. Hurst at, 01‘ "hawâ€"I- n, Following the session, Donald Deacon MLA, York Centre, met the Thornhill group and invited them for an informal question and answer period in one of the committee rooms. Mr. Deacon explained his political duties and answered many questions put forth by the stud- ents. I Grade 8 pupils and teachers'race or from Royal Orchard PubliclPlease School spent an interesting andlpartmei informative day February 22ch‘s A when they travelled by chartâ€" help. ered buses to see the Legis- lature in action at Queen's 3mm Park. Principal Peter Kurita,‘tended Mrs. L. Klein and Mrs. Jean Mae Cr Arnott, grade 8 teachers, and of her 9 54 pupils made up the party. The group listened to Prem- ier John Robarts’ opening speech, heard members read‘ private bills and leaders of the! opposition party question issues; I of the day. ll: (43113552. A ser season the Yo: adian F 47 MAPLE AVENUE BOBEN EQUIPMENT LIMITED WE RENT WELCOME S E RVI CE COMPRESSORS GENERATORS TAMPERS PUMPS VIBRATORS AIR TOOLS HEATERS WELDERS BREAKERS 18 Thornhill’s Own . . . Proudly displaying the first place award w: singing at the recent Kiwanis Music Festival are Company _v_vith Guide Captain Norma Davis at left THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario, Thursday, March 14, 1968 Socially Speaking in Thornhill 889-1117 Thornhill and District News yroudly displaying the first place award which their 21-meniber group won for campfire gat the recent Kiwanis Music Festival are four members of the 4th Thornhill Guide ny with Guide Captain Norma Davis at left. Guides are, (left to right) Mary Munro, Karen Forgie, Patty Todd and Vivian Gardener. PHONE 589-3190 I Two large cakes in the shape of a five and zero. iced with 1 pink. gold and white flowers, decorated the tea table. Mrs. Robinson‘s sisters. Mrs. A. Vance of Barrie. linaid of honor at her weddingi and Mrs. H. Moorey of Mount Dennis ,poured tea. Walter Gram Mrs. Robinson’s brother and best man at her wedding. assisted in‘ greeting the guests. Two grand: daughters. Doreen and Heather Bolton, helped in serving re. freshments. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Robinson \vere‘ ‘ Over 100 friends, relathes married in St. Mark's'Anglican 1and past fellow employees were‘Church, West Toronto. March on hand March 2 to give besti‘z, 1918. They resided. in To- \\'ishes and congratulations tojronto until 1954 when they MI. and Mrs. William Rebinsonnnoved to Bryson Avenue. on the occasion of their 50th_Thornhill. They resided in wedding anniversary. Their;Thornhi11 until 1966 and now daughter Norma and her hus-Ilive in Willowdale. The Robina band, Clifford Bolton. enter- sons have one son and three tained at their home, 90 Arnold daughters and 13 grandchild-1 Avenue at an open house and‘ren. ‘ family dinner party for the? All the family attended the; couple~ Hung-.. ..._.x_|:___. ,J,‘ i- l 100 Guests At Wm. Robinsons' Celebration Of 50th Anniversary Handâ€"made Easter eggs are: being sold again this year by the Alpha group of Holy Trin- ity ACW. The eggs have cream~filled centres with yolks, are chocolate dipped and decor- Donna Clark, Bawiew Aven- ue, entertained a group of friends at a party March 9 when she celebrated her 10th birthday. Guests enjoyed bowl-i ing as part of the afternoon en- tertainment. The university will arrange for six speakers from the fol- lowing list of well known peoâ€" ple: Lister Sinclair. Arnold Ed- inborough. Rabbi Stuart Rosen- berg, Charles Taylor, James M. Minnifie. Gordon Hawkins and ‘ A series of lectures for next season is being arranged by the York County Club, Can- adian Federation of University Women in co-operation with the University of Toronto. Lec- tures will be held from October to March at York University, on Monday evenings. I uLc U1 partmen-t of North York Child- ren’s Aid, 924-4646 if you can ‘help. i ii it it Birthday greetings are ex- tended to Marie Bagg, Donna Mae Crescent. on the occasion of her 9th birthday recently. in * >s< Ir A series of lectures for next season is being arranged by the York County Club, Can- adian Federation of University Women in co-operation with tho TTnivnru‘hr nF Tammi»... T m. “Jul ueaun pi‘onienis.(ated. Please call Homefinding Deâ€" ’1‘hey are priced at 25c each. Advance orders are be- ing taken now by calling Mrs. G. Langman at 889-1529 or Mrs. R. Cox at 889-4359. “Welcoming Spring”. sponâ€" sored by Brebeuf Ladies’ Guild. promises to be the biggest and best card party yet. The event is being held March 20 at Bre- beui' College School, 211 Steeles Avenue East. Among many outstanding prizes at this year’s card party is the painting by Mrs. Jane ’I‘immins Williams entitled “Fleurs”. The painting will he three of her paintings hanging in the Salon Des Artistes Franc- ais at the Grand Palais, Paris. She has studied at the Artists WOrkshop in Markham and is now studying sculpting. ‘ Tickets are available by call- ing Mrs. T. P. Phelan at 221- 3314 or Mrs. J. Sinclair at 447- 0015, ticket convenors. Don’t lose any time in obtaining your tickets as this annual party has always been a sell-out. [ODE The Willowdale Chapter IODE held their March meeting‘ at Han linmn A: ‘illr.__ 'l‘HORN HILL. ONT and Mrs. Robinson were Best Campfire Slhgers with health problems. cal! iHomefinding Deâ€" ‘ Among the many friends who [called to offer best wishes and ‘congratulations were Rev. and Mrs. Dillwyn Evans. members of the Thornhill senior citizens and former fellow employees of Mr. Robinson from Canadian Controllers Ltd., where he was employed for 25 years prior to his retirement four years ago. The Robinsons were present- ed m‘th many lover cards and gifts at the party including an electric blender. portable radio and an anniVersai‘y cup and saucer from the senior citizens. The Roblnsons wish to thank all their friends for making their anniversary a wonderful and happy occasion. who had worked his farm east of Mount Albert for the past 52 years, died at his farm, Thursday. February 15. Mr. Case is survived by his wife Mabel, whom he married 59 years ago on the date of his death and six children. 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. MOUNT ALBERT Frank Case couver: Roy Robinson and his wife and son Barton from Ot- tawa; Delsie, with her husband Don Brigaitis of Willowdale, the host and hostess and their three children Doug. Doreen and Heather. All the family attended the golden wedding celebration including Vera. (Mrs. J. Crans- wick) who travelled from Vanâ€" couver: Roy Robinson and his ’ Spokesman for the Lions Club was John Bailey who advised that the members of the club :have done a considerable amount of work on the park over the past several years, lev- elling the earth from a hillside, establishing a hockey cushion and a pleasure skating rink. Lighting had been provided at the rinks with the co-operation of the community centre board. Now, Mr. Bailey advised, resi- dents would like to see more 5Vaughan Will Consider Plans ‘For Richvale Park Development ! The guild is very grateful to the artist for donating this lovely painting. Mrs. Timmins Williams, an artist of note, has studied at the Sorbonne, Paris, and has the honor of having A delegation from the Lang- land a staff Community Centre Board cient s and the Richvale Lions Club They appeared at Vaughan Township ground Council March 5 to discuss the younge. future of the community park. grading Among many outstanding prizes at this year’s card party is the painting by Mrs. Jane Timmins Williams entitled “Fleurs”. The painting will be first prize in the raffle draw. It has been shown at the Forest Hill Community Art Show. ated. They are priced at 25c each. Advance orders are be- ing taken now by calling Mrs. G. Langman at 889-1529 or Mrs. R. Cox at 889-4359. The Liberal" is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. Our representative in Thornhill is Mrs. Jo Cruise who may be reached by phoning 889-3190. . _ Insor. Reeve Brlan Balley Statem St Luke's Roman council appreciated the effortslcmulch will hold the of these two volunteer groups,commmmV lemen 3e, “Get What you want on paperle ‘ and come and discuss it with: us and we will try to work out a program,” he said. Guides and Brownies An enrolment new \ Members of. council were ‘quite willing to explore the matter further and invited Mr. Bailey to bring a committee of representatives to council’s next committee meeting to discuss details. Councillor Charles Bir- kett suggested that it would help if the group brought with them, a list of specific items required, together with an esti- mated cost of same. Iney would like to see play-11 ground equipment installed for younger children and finer grading done to the park and the rinks. ‘ land added to [’1' cient size for old They would like Mrs. Valerie Dairii‘s‘ {x755 wel- comed as a new member by the chapter. The chapter will be enter- taining the senior citizens of Brimley Acres on April 17, with a film and refreshments. always been a semout: The local CWL will host the with sixer s [ODE spring general meeting of York Bagg was m; The Willowdale Chapter County Regional Council March the ceremony IODE held their March meeting 25. Brother Columban will be Guides and at the home of Mrs. T. A. guast speaker“ for the evening. awarded badg Gough, Regent, 75 Inverlochy, Brother Columban is in the orâ€" [st Langstaf. attended by 18 members. der of Good Shepherd Refuge Gamblin m The chapter will be enter- and he will Speak on the work Thomhifi Gu; taleg the senior citizens ofldone by the order at the hous- bard cook. p Brimley Acresnon 'April 17, withling shelter in Toronto. mm; wnpg’ g n (:1... 4,, ,- Mrs. F. J. Crawford Jr. and her daughters Mary and Janet-are seen wrapping prizes for the “Welcome Spring” card party, to be held by the Brebeuf Ladies’ Guild March 20 at Brebeuf High School, Steeles Avenue ng‘ l) (Photo by Barbour plder youngsters the park, suffi- "We/come Spring " Party 3 foreground may be seen the first 1 Jane Timmins Williams entitled "Fleui Plans for the spring fashion show May 15 were discussed. Mrs. Barbara Coughlin, Mrs. M. Maier and Mrs. Grace Bod- ogh will convene the show with Mrs. June Mallon acting as ad- ‘visor. Plans for the Spring fashion The Metro Hospital Chap- show May 15 were discussed. lamcy SeFViCES 01' both the AI}- Mrs. Barbara coughlin, Mm glican and United Churches is M. Maier and Mrs. Grace Bod- Swimming a course for lay ogh will convene the Show with VlsltOI‘s to the aged. Lectures Mrs. June Mallon acting as ad- begin April 22 at 8 pm through visor, to June 24 at St. Andrew’s St. Luke's Roman Ca’tholici’Unit‘Ed Church) 117 .3100? Church will hold the Mai-ch 1715“?et East For further ")fOl'fl community lenten service at 71mm?" “3!! the Fm‘rd‘ 0m”- ‘ Unit 2 is holding an oppor- Qtunity sale March 16 from 10-‘ Guides and Brownies :12 noon. A room of new and: An enrolment ceremony forlneal‘ly new articles will be feaâ€"l‘ pm. The CWL Convention May 16 at the Royal York Hotel was an- nounced at the executive meet- ing. Members are asked to please call Convener Mrs. M. Maier at 889-1935 if they plan to attend. Mr. Maier would like to know as soon as possible the required number attending as tickets have to be ordered well in advance. In lieu of a CWL monthly thank meeting and owing to it being orden Lent, members mass March 12. Cooki‘ Coffee was served in the rect- time : cry and Father Thomas Chidlow Pro received the members £0110\ving“ward mass. ‘fies The evening will open with mass at 8 pm at St. Luke's Church followed by the meet- ing in the school auditorium. Dessert and coffee will be serv- ed by the CWL. St- LUKB'S Roman Catlwlic .two Brownies of 2nd Thornhillrtured at the sale. Plans and forthcoming eventslwas held in the presbyterian Presbyterian Church were discussed at the executiveIChurch March 5. Brownies The new youth pn meeting of the CWL held MarchtLinda Sills and Corinne Cull every Sunday evenin 6 at the home of President Mrs. were enrolled by Brown Owl will Show the film «i Florence Martyniuk, Franklin Helen Mowat. Bees" March 17' A Avenue. mmau mum m. “Manama “A “uh St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Students bound for homes in Quebec City boarded buses to Ecole Commerciale and the Levis group ferried The entire group departed by train February 21 at 11 am and arrived in Quebec City at 9 pm. Television cameras, flashing lights, trumpets, noisemakers, news- men and hundreds of exhubâ€" erant French students greet- ed the Ontario visitors in the station. The welcome they extended to the English students will live long in their memories. w ___ __,_.-. ‘mmmmnumuuumuuununummmumumluluuuummuumuuuumumuumummuuumnuuuuu“mummuumuuuuuumuuumuummmmmummuumnmmmuuuu umunumnmummmuuuuumluuummnuuulumuummummumuulmuunumuuuuuuuumm1m\umntuNnuuuumumul1muluuuumuulll\lm1-l an I l. â€" - - â€" â€" " In the group visiting Que- bec City there were 25 stud- ents from Langstaff and 30 from Thornhill. Miss Kay Boomer of the Langstaff staff accompanied t h e s 9 students. Students who travelled to Levis were paying a return Visit to the French students they played hosts to last year. There were 43 in this group. 21 from Thornhill Secondary School. Norman Le Maire, a teacher at Thornhill, was in charge. 98 Enjoy Three-Day Visif Quebec Student Exchange Fosters Understanding By J0 CRUISE An enthusiastic group of students from York Central High Schools recently spent three action-packed days vis- iting Quebec City and Levis, Quebec, on a student ex- change program sponsored by the school board. Studâ€" ents from Bayview, Lang- stat'f. Richmond Hill, Thorn- hill and Woodbridge particâ€" ipated in the successful ven- ture. er Proceeds from the sale go to- ward Guide and Brownie activi- ties. United Church With sixer stripes and Marie Bagg was made a seconder at the ceremony. Guides and Brownies recently awarded badges are as follows; lst Langstaff .Guides, SusanJ Gamblin, needlewoman; 3rdv Thornhill Guides, Sherry Hub- bard, cook; Patty Bowyer. Suz- anne Wiles, Sharon Boyd, Kath- ryn Fisher, Debbie Dowker, skier; Jane Sues, minstrel and skier; lst Langstaff Brownies, Nancy Palmer, skater; Megan Hill. skier. Guides and Brownies wish to thank the many residents who ordered Guide cookies March 9. Cookies will be delivered some- time in April. Plan to attend the fortnight- ers Irish night March 18 at 8.15 and see a 40 minute film on Ireland along with other high- lights. Horticultural Society W. E. Hartnoll, FRHS, will be guest speaker March 19 at 8 pm at the horticultural society} meeting in the lower auditorâ€"1 ium of the United Church. I Mr. Hartnoll is a noted hor-_ ticultural consultant and can be] heard every morning at 9.05 am! over CHFI. He is also well‘ 'known as a television guest: 1 over Channel 9. _ ‘ His subject will be “Horticul-, ture at Expo ’67”, illustrated with colored slides. The picâ€"; Chartered buses drove the students to Quebec Coliseum to watch the Peewee Hockey Tournament in progress. The Levis group saw the Rich- mond Hill champions play in a semi-final game. A tour of the Legislative Buildings and a visit to Carnival Street to see the ice sculptures Although schedules of the two groups were completely separate, several places were visited by all the visitors on diffrent days. on a par with Avril’s French. They each had an excellent opportunity to practise in the other’s language. Avril Jennings, a Lang- ‘staff Secondary School grade 12 student. stayed at the home of Monique Roussel, daughter of the public health inspector in Quebec City. Monique was one of nine children but Avril said there was plenty of room and the house was very com- fortable. Monique’s father could speak English fairly well but her mother spoke little of the language and Monique’s English was about Among the students inter- viewed for their impressions of the trip were An'il Jen- nings. Kirk Drive. Jill Gos- nell, Valloncliffe Road. Doug Martindale, Elgin Street. Mary Pede and Wendee Wood of Arnold Avenue. across the 1'1\e1‘ to College de Levis. Each school had refreshments ready and here they were assigned to the homes of their hosts and hostes'ses. 1e rat ch 9" His subject will be “Horticul- Dme_,ture at Expo ’67”, illustrated gwith colored slides. The pic- 0 to_ tures will show the actual start :tivi_ to finish of all horticultural as- ‘ pects in preparing for the great !exhibition. For the people who have yet to visit the Expo site and for those who admired the flowers and landscaping this; will be an opportunity to see‘i the work involved in making the site so beautiful. iai'a- Hall sup- HOW NEED GOOD WORKERS? GET 'EM FAST BY USING LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS Pots or containers useful for -.decorative arrangements and no illonger in use, are needed. Mem- bers are asked to take them to the next meeting. Proceeds of .1the sale will go to the society. i‘ The executive hope to have 'lthe 1968 year book available at the next meeting for distri- "bution to 1968 members to en- ‘able them to grow the plants for exhibition and consequent ;prizcs. Mrs. B. A. Heslop has‘ ldonated a special prize for a basket of_dah1ias this year, Mr.‘ and Mrs. Percy Bone will con-; tinue to donate the Jack Foster Memorial and Mrs. A. Dolan? jhas donated the specimen class 1 prize. i Get \\ ell wishes are extended to Harry Harris, a patient at Humber Memorial Hospital. C. Jones in Sunnybrook Hospital and Mrs. Hazel Welch, Mrs. C. Harper, 41 Thornridge Drive, FRASER DUNN All members are urged to at- tend the meeting and friends and local residents are all inâ€" vited. State Farm : Automobile Insura Mr. Hartnoll is a noted hor- ticultural consultant and can be heard every morning at 9.05 am over CHFI. He is also well known as a television guest over Channel 9. W. E. Hartnoll, FRHS, will be guest speaker March 19 at 8 pm at the horticultural society meeting in the lower auditorâ€" ium of the United Church. The new youth program held every Sunday evening at 7 pm will show the film “City of the Bees" March 17. A discussion and coffee house will follow. "Fina out how much you may save on car insurance!” 145 ARNOLD AVENUE THORNHILL. ONTARIO TELEPHONE Bus. 889-3288 One evening a rousing game of broomball was play- ed at the convent between the girls and teachers. Nor- man LeMaire and Dave Jeanneret of Bayview. mem- bers of the teachers’ team, showed their athletic prow- ess with their assistance in winning the game. In the afternoon these students visited Laval Uni- versity for a tour of the buildings. Wendee Wood, grade 13 student from Thornhill. took the oppor- tunity to submit her appli- cation to enter the univers- ity in September. Wendee has had several trips to French Canada with ex- change programs and made her decision recently to at- tend a French University. Levis visitors attended morning classes at College (19 Levis and Couvent de Levis with their hosts and hostesses. Girls were interâ€" ested to sit in and obserie classes at the convent while three Thornhill students. Ann Matheson, Gayle Fox and Leslie Martin, had the distinction of being the only girl students at the boys’ col- lege. anadla Quebec City visitors were welcomed at city hall where everyone signed the guest book. A trip out to Beau- port to a ski chalet with a quick tour of the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre were other highlights the stud‘ ents‘ enjoyed. were interesting activities enj_oyed by both groups. ‘51:: STATE FARM lNSUIAMCC P3 "I all on the sick list. ltheir brother, Morgan Boyle. Sympathy is extended to theITheir parents founded the Misses Boyle on the death of Thomhill Society in 1915. PHONE 889-1169 7707 YONGE STREET - A group of tired but hap- py students said farewell to their new-found friends and Free time was enjoyed by all the students during their visit. They were given the opportunity to explore Que- bec and see the shops and attractive boutiques along the way. The ferry ride from Levis to Quebec was an exciting experience for the travellers. Everyone was fascinated to Watch the ferry crash through 3-6 feet of ice as it moved swiftly across the river. Sunworihy Full Wall MURALS ANNUAL MEETING Other evening diversions included dinner in St. Jean Chrysostome, the impressive electric relay town, a party at Le Seminar de Quebec. said to be the oldest school in Canada, built in 1668, and a gay farewell party at the Centre de Culturel on the final evening. 5459 YONGE ST. JUST BELOW FINCH 223-9796 'I‘he Levis group had a marvellous time one even- ing when they went tobog- gaming on the icy runs at La Glissnire. A sleigh ride and horse back riding were other outdoor activities the students enjoyed. Ex‘ening festivities were arranged for the Quebec visâ€" itors at the Club Renais- sance, the Club 886 and a huge party on the last night. Dancing. singing and enter- tainment by French singing groups tone with the name of “The Jerks") were thor- oughly enjoyed until the small hours of the morning. SHOP AT HOME SERVICE FOR.... DRAPERY AND BROADLOOM York Central Hospital TUESDAY, the 26th DAY OF MARCH Claire Drapery & Broadloom PAINT SUPPLIES THORN HILL of Members of the York Central Hospital Association will be held in the Receive and consider the annual Report Elect Directors Transact such other business as may propâ€" erly come before the meeting or any adjourn- ment thereof Dated at Richmond Hill this 5th day of :h. 1968. by order of the Board of Trustees. Broadlooms, in Acrylic, Kodel, 501 Nylon and Wool Draperies in Antique, Satin, Brocade, Sheer, Dralon, etc. CALL ANY TIME FOR FREE ESTIMATE YORK CENTRAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION TREMENDOUS SELECTION Only Reg. $15.25 to $29.25 LIMITED SUPPLY Take notice that the .\ll hour of 8:00 pm 1968 (T. J ACK SON. Secretary Each student paid the nominal fee of $16.80 for the trip. The school board contributed toward expenses and the host city students supplied all the entertain- ment for their guests. A raffle, organized by the Quebec City students, of a color television set collected funds to finance dances and entertainment. Enough was collected to help finance the return visit of the Quebec students when they will be guests of York Central stud- ents in April. The success of the visit can be attributed to the se1~ ected students who conduc- ted themselves with tact and diplomacy throughout their visit. A happy and personal relationship with the Quebec students was most pleasur- able and they returned with a more positive attitude and understanding of French Canada's problems. This also applied to the Quebec students who were left with a better understandlfig Onitario and its problems Many historical facts and places became a real and living experience to the. students as a result of their Visit. They showed a sin~ cere interest in the French language and a marked im: provement was observed in their conversation. boarded a train for Montreal at 7 am February 25. After spending several hours in Montreal waiting for their connection they arrived back at Union Station at 11 pm. .95 THORNHILL ‘2)

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