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18 Following a brief business meeting the members were en- tertained by the brass choir from Thornhill Secondary School. who played some beau- tiful traditional musical selec- tions and accompanied the mem- bers in the singing of carols. The choir. which is to be com- mended for its excellent perfor- mance. was under the direction of James Bunting. Isaac Pfaff.‘ then introduced a sketch by pupils of Thornhill Secondary School. which was very well done and enjoyed by the senior citizens. A special vote of thanks was given by Dan Baker, entertain- *iklkik Pupils of Langstaff Public School will hold their Christmas Assembly of Song. December 22 iat 10.45 a.m. to which parents and friends are invited. During "the program. a representative from York Central Hospital will .be on hand to accept a gift for 1the children's ward. The gift. ‘a TV set and stand. was paid [or by the children of grades 4. 5 and 6. who unselfishly de- cided this year. that instead of .their usual Christmas gift-giv- fing among themselves, they would turn their talents to rais- ing money for this worthy cause. Isaac Pfaff.‘ then introduced a sketch by pupils of Thornhil] Secondary School, which was very well done and enjoyed by the senior citizens. Senior Citizens The last meeting of 1970 was attended by 37 members of the Thornhill Senior Citizens Club. on December 16, despite very bad weather conditions. A special vote of thanks was given by Dan Baker, entertain- ment convenor. to the choir and the actors in the sketch, as well as Mr. Bunting and Mr. Pfaff. PINDER BROS. LTD. STEEL LINTELS I BEAMS STEEL FABRICATING Kept in Stock Portable Crane Service- To Custom Specifications 2 Otonobee BA. 1-3344 147 H‘VY. 7 EAST 8; 9144 YONGE STREET ’3 Just South of Richmond Hill g THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 24, 1970 Thomhill and District News Socially Speaking In Thom/"W They held several money- making events, including an auction sale. a bake sale and the sale of poppycock in their neighborhood. They are cerâ€" tainly deserving of a very happy Christmas. :k )k It wk December 23 at 2 and 7.30 pm and again Deceml‘er 26 at 7 pm the Bayview 'ogcondary Theatre for Children is present- ing “Once Upon A Clothesline" and “Frosty The Snowman" at the school on Bayvie\ Avenue, Richmond Hill. Admission price is only 25c for children under 12 and 50c for adults and students. December 26 to January 3, at 2 pm “A Winter Fantasy" at the Factory Theatre Lab, 374 Dupont. with two shows at 1 and 3 pm Saturdays and Sun- days. Admission: 3c per inch of height. The Thornhill Senior Citizens will reconvene in January and anyone interested in joining would be made most welcome. Contact Mrs. Grace Baker, 222- 3604, for information. Upsy Downsy Land - starring Barbara Hamilton, performed by Young People's Theatre at the Town Hall. St. Lawrence Centre. at 1:30 and 3 pm Dec- “The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. Please Call Mrs. Margaret Lawrence at 889-2804 g Many new, interesting books, both fiction and non-fiction, g have been added to the shelves in the Richvale Public Library and are available for holiday reading. The additions will be “found in both junior and adult gldivisions. Tickets for the Richvale Lions‘ gala New Year‘s Eve g celebration are still available by i 5 n ‘contacting John DeJong at 889- 1566. Plans for the evening inâ€" ‘clude lots of fun and delicious ‘ refreshments. Richvale Coâ€"op Nursery chil- dren visited Eaton‘s at York- dale to see Santa Claus. Their mothers were invited to the school for a tea party, recently. The children put on skits and sang and exchanged gifts. The nursery school is held in Em- Imanuel Anglican Church, Mac- ;Kay Drive. rfiMSaMfifiakflW Children of the Falconbrldge Nickel Mine employees enjoyed a Christmas party December 11 at the Lions Hall, Richmond Hill. Lots of carolling. refresh- ments and games were enjoyed 39561! with}! and the children Were overjoyed to welcome Santa. I wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone who called with community news during 1970 and hope they will con- tinue to let me know of neigh- borhood happenings in 1971. «unit I 53:33:“): Elmer’s Christmas Party â€" Charlie Chuckles’ variety show at the Colonnade Theatre (131 Bloor Street West) at 1:30 and 3 pm December 26 to 31. Kidshap â€"â€" a day for do-il- yourself in painting. pottery and puppetry in the 5:. Law- rence Centre January 2 from 9 am until noon. Church Service Hansel and Gretel â€" Four- foot puppets at the Poor Alex Theatre (296 Brunswick) Dec- ember 26 to January 3 at 10:30 am, 2 and 4 pm. Thornhill United Church will hold its annual Christmas Eve Carol service at 11 pm. Christ- mas Eve. Thornhill‘ Presbyterian Church will have no Christmas Eve service, but Christmas Day service at 10 am. will be con- ember 26‘ 28, 29 and 31 uary 1 and 2. Cinderella â€"- traditional Brit- ish pantomime by a Canadian and Irish Company at Eaton Auditorium until January 9. Noah â€" the puppets of The- atre Passe Muraille (11 Trinity Square) to December 26 at 11 Copper Mountain â€" the story of brave little Anton. Perform- ances at the Global Village (17 St. Nicholas Street) at 1:30 pm December 23. 24. 26. 29. 30 January 1 and 2. Aladdin and His Magic Lamp â€" Studio Children‘s Theatre (53 Queen Street East) at 1 and 3 pm from December 23 to January 3. Tchaikovsky's ballet. "The Nutcracker". at O'Kefe Centre December 26 to January 3. Neighborhood Notes Many students of Charles Howitt Junior Public School and Roselawn Senior Public School took advantage of the Christ- masy weather to get together with their teachers for a skating party. Great fim was had by all Monday at Richmond Hill Arena. Christmas gifts Were ex- changed Tuesday when students held their classroom parties. Birthday greetings are ex- tended to Robert White. Roose- velt Drive, who will celebrate his 7lst birthday December 2. “The Lions met December 21 in their Spruce Avenue Hall for a Christmas dinner. Children of the Lions enjoyed a Christmas party December 11. Santa was the star of the after- noon. A very Ifiérry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Church News The women of the ACW of Emmanuel Anglican Church held their annual Christmas pot luck supper. but instead of ex- changing gifts with each other, brought gifts to send to a mis- sion in the city. ' Many people of the congrega- tion of Christ and King Luth- eran Church took advantage A course of weekly classes beginning in Rich- mond Hill. on Tuesday, 5 January. 1971, and Wednesday. 6 January. 1971. at 7:30 pm., in hygiene of pregnancy. how baby grows. food for the family, feeding the baby. the hospital stay, and other subjects of importance to the expectant mother. Fathers are invited to attend the first and eighth classes. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED To register contact YORK COUNTY DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT Richmond Hill. 1‘29 Church Street South 884-1133 or Gormley 887-5245 PRENATAL CLASSES FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS RICHVALE NEWS Corl‘espondent: Anne White. 24 Roosevelt Drive 889-3806 Jan- ducted by Rev. Dilmm Evans, who will Welcome the children 'The to the service as they bring their ’ntl‘e favorite Christmas gifts with ‘- A them. One of the children will BFlt' assist Dr.’ Evans throughout the :dlanl service. Iluw (131 and‘ o-it-y tei'y law- m 9 will Eve rist- rian mas Day con- Children‘s Theatre has made a great comeback in Toronto in recent years and this Christmas season sees many delightful and interesting theatrical presenta- tions specially for children. They include religious plays, puppet shows. a variety show as Well as several traditional British pantomimes. In addition there is of course the National Ballet’s annual presentation of The Nutcracker. Listed are several suggestions for an outing to the theatre with the younger members of the family. Christ the King Lutheran Church will hold Christmas Eve Service at 7 pm. This will be a family service in a candlelit set- ting. Holy Trinity Church held its annual candlelight carol service last Sunday. always a very special event at Christmas. On Christmas Eve they will have a children's Christmas service at 7 pm. At 11 pm. the choir will sing carols from the gallery and at 11.30 Rev. Canon Reginald Howden will conduct Holy Com- munion and offer his special Christmas message. At 8 am on Christmas Day there will be Holy Communion and at 10.30 am a family Communion service with a Christmas mesage to be given by Rev. Marney Patterson. laugcu u; yunuuc, vvv Last Sunday the adults and children of Emmanuel presented the play. “Christmas Was A Long Time Ago." A wonderful turnout of interested people atâ€" ’tended and afterwards enjoyed ‘refreshments. December 20 of a joyous even- ing gathering in their family pot luck dinner. A Christmas pro- gram was put on by the Sunday church school children, stres- sing “It Is More Blessed to Give than to Receive." ‘i Children of the Sunday school brought, their white gifts to the alter Sunday morning. The imen's group attended Holy Communion followed by a cor- porate breakfast in the church hall. Any men interested in joining this group will be made most welcome. Christmas Eve at 7pm a special family service will be held in Christ the King Church in a candlelit setting. A11 famil- ies are invited to attend. Christmas Day at 10 am a special carol service will be held with Holy Communion. The theme will be “We Give Thanks." At Emmanuel Anglican Church, Christmas Eve at 11:15- pm there will be a carol ser- vice with eucharist at midnight. Christmas Day at 10 am there will be a service of Holy Com- munion and a carol sing of the congregation's choice instead of the sermon. Parents are encour- aged to bring their children to this service. Rev. George Young reports that if there are people who are ill or shut in who would like their communion at the Christ- mas session, this may be ar- ranged by calling 889-6789. Please Note Holmes Electric GORMLEY. ONTARIO 888-1970 now available directly to Richmond Hill Fire Hall Fire alarm connection Contact authorized representative About 70 children from the Thornhill area enjoyed a tur- key dinner and met Santa Claus at the annual Christmas Party sponsored by Thomhill Lions. 7‘ The childfen gathered in Holy Trinity Anglican Church on 33/47:. TWP. oF MARKHAM DEBENTURES BURGESS GRAHAM SECURITIES LTD. Prices are “and accrued interest” to date of deliv- ery, which will be about December Slst. Orders will be accepted subject to allotment and confirm- ation. Denominations $1,000. There are no delivery or other charges to pay. Orders may be placed directly with 44 King Street West - Toronto - Phone 3_6_4-8471 - __.__5 ~ - (Long Disiehce Calls may be placed Collect) or enquiries may be directed to the Township Treasurer E. A. 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