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The Liberal, 6 May 1971, p. 15

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Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Hosey Hunter. Gananoque, Rev. and Mrs. Frank Conkey, Pickering: Rev. and Mrs. John MacGillivray, Agincourt; Rev. and Mrs. James McClure. Whit- by: Rev. and Mrs. Fred Cromey, Markham: and Rev. and Mrs. George Moore. Uxbridge. Rev. and Mrs. William Wal- lace entertained at the Presby- terian Manse on April 23 for Presbyterian ministers and their wives. There was a good turnout of members to enjoy the tradit- ional “end of play" poem, written and read by Brian Moore and the excellent fare convened by Heather Smith- urst. Mrs. Mildred Lilley of 75 Duffel-in Street was the guest of honor at the April 27 meet- ing of the Fellowship Club at Wrixon Hall when members and friends gathered to mark the occasion of her 80th birth- day. Monica and Buster Vermeu- 1911 of "The Manse." Centre Street East. were hosts to mem- bers of the Curtain Club for their Green Room Party held on Saturday evening following the final performance of “Gen- eration.” Rev. Fred Jackson and Mrs. David McGuire were present and expressed the sentiments of the group to Mrs. Lilley. wishing her continued good health and happiness. Tea. highlighted by 'a beau- tifully decorated birthday cake, complete with candles, fol- lowed. This marks the beginning of National Week for the Mentally Retarded. The second round of the open pairs championship was won by Cora Gilham and Sandy Latimer. The overall champ- ionship was a tie between Dale and Francis Freeman and Cora Gilham and Sandy Latimer. An open game Vplayed at the same time was won by John and Stella Bunker. Recently returned from holi- daying in England is Mrs. Dan- iel Douglas-Crampton who spent three very enjoyable weeks with her mother. MrS. M. Appleton and sister, Mrs. A. Boyd. at their home in Chelsea, London. At the 10:30 am service on Sunday next at St. Mary‘s An- glican Church the sermon will be given by Stephen Newroth, director of Daybreak. Duplicate Bridge welcomed the ladies of the Summit Golf and Country Club at the opening of the season luncheon held on Sunday last. The happy couple pictured above at a recent engagement party are Miss Barbara Brenan of 391 Allencourt, and Ian Gray B.Sc., of Axminster Drive. Both are almost lifelong residents of Richmond Hill and attended Bayview Secondary School. The wedding is planned for early 1972. Why not keep “Life In the Hill“ columns up to date with your activities by letting us know of your guests, holidays, celebra- tions or interesting club meetings? The service is free â€" just call the Social Editor Margot Crack- at 884-1105/ 6 or drop a line to 63 Yonge Street South. News item. however. must be in the office by 10 am Tuesday morning for inclusion in the current issue. President Mrs. J. F. Roberta Announce Engagement A “Trust Officer,” Mr. Port- eous brought members up to date on the functions of a trust company. in particular. the Guarantee Trust Company of Canada. of which he is the local branch manager. 1 Rotarian Don Porteous .gave his classification talk at the April 26 meeting of the Rotary Club held at the Summit Golf and Country Club. The final concert of Rich- mond Hill Symphony Orchestra for this season will be presen- ted in conjunction with Lang- staff Secondary School Bands and Orchestra in the high school auditorium next Wednes- day, May 12 at 8:15 pm. He explained many services of a trust company, helping with wills, investing money, giving a good interest rate on deposits. looking after and planning estates, managing pro- perty. etc. The company can act as the executor and trustee of an estate and the advantage of this over a personal execu- tor is that a trust company is a permanent organization; it can continue as trustee throughout the entire administration of an estate or trust. no matter how long. whereas a personal trust- ee may die or not be able to continue for as long as nec- essary. The club was wall represen- ted at the Rotary District Con- vention held recently at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Conductor Phillip Budd will present several short numbers from the orchestra's repertoire of great works by Bach, Handel and others. The high school bands and orchestra under Con- ductor John Lockwood will of- fer several lively numbers and the senior band will complete the program with Moussorgsky's “Night on Bald Mountain” and the London Symphony of Haydn. All welcome. Admission for adults 51. students 50 cents. Plan to attend and take the whole family. Rotary News It was a most interesting and informative talk giving mem- bers a much clearer insight into the many facets of a trust com- pany. Entertainment included a wine and cheese party, a Jam- aica Jamboree and the Govern- or‘s dinner and ball. A11 in all. a night to remem- ber for the musically minded parents and friends of this area. Heading the new executive of the ’Dhornhill Branch is Chair- man 'Lois Jempson. assisted by Co - Chairman Eleanor Beale, Secretary Marian Brain. Treas- urer Georgina Stever, Member- ship Mary Atkinson and Lucky Dra‘w Convenor Cathy Lafram- boise. The new executive of the Richmond Heights Branch of the YCHA is Chairman Helen Tood. Vice - Chairman Sheila Sharpe. Secretary Bess Peter- kin, Membership Marian R106“! and Sunshine Fund Beth Rice. "Miéfi'bouglas Pimlott will be showing slides pf Rgssia. The East Central Branch of the YCHA will meet May 11 at 8 pm at the home of Mrs. Edith Boynton, 47 Centre Street East. Special refrahments were served convened by Mrs. S. lThompson and her committee. Mr. Little spoke on one of his specialities â€"'the iris â€"â€" and what to do right now, with re- gard to fertilization and cultiva- tion. This includes keeping the surrounding earth clean and the use of systemic spraying, to discourage thripps and bor- ers. He also gave useful hints for the growing of the tem- peramental clematis and a run- down on the method of produ- cing blooms on the African violet. A few tickets at $25 a couple are still available â€" but hurry they’re going fast. Why not call Lois Jempson at 889-4279 and reserve yours today? Ten members of the 4th Richmond Hill Ladies’ Auxil- iary responded to the urgent appeal from President Gayle Brillinger to attend a recent meeting held at her home on Bedford Park Avenue. “Should they or should they not continue the auxiliary?" was the reason {or the getato- gether and after serious dis- cussion it was decided to conâ€" tinue, with meetings to be held several times a year. The new president, Vene Neilson will be assisted by Jessie Hutcheson as vice-president, Lily Martin as secretary and Shirley Reisen- weber continuing as treasurer. ‘It is hoped that all auxiliary members will give their whole- hea'rted support to this decision. ‘ Mr. Risebrough. an authority on roses. was very helpful, en- ilightening members on the use of sprays, for blackspot and mildew and the fine points on “what constitutes a good rose.” Mr. Keith spoke on the ef- fects of pollution of the air from cars and its effect on roadside trees. which, he ex- planed. wasn't as serious a problem as the large quantities of salt which is damaging to everything it touches, including rivers and lakes. He also ad- vised one enquirer as to the type of grass seed to use where there is no sun (Shady Nook. an annual seed) and to another. he explained the methods used to discourage peach-borers in the summer. Mr. Boyd gave advice to one query regarding rabbits in win- ter, and to another. advised re- placing P. G. Hydrangeas. which had winter-killed. with the "Hills of Snow" variety. Stan Pipher thanked Modera- tor Boyd for the excellent pro- gram and President McLatchy thanked the panel for their very useful information and re- minded members that the next meeting will be held this Fri- day â€"- a Daffodil Show and Green Thumb Night â€"â€" and will be convened by R. D. Little. This year, the ball. the main fund raising event of the York Central Hospital Auxiliary is being held May 15 at the char- ming Thornhill Golf and Coun- try Club. Starting at 7pm with cock- tails, the evening will include a buffet. dancing to Ellis McClin- tock and His Orchestra and a floor show. Dress is optional and seating can be arranged for 2 or 12 couples with a minimum of ease The door prize, a beautiful orange geranium. was won by Arthur Stong. The annual marathon bridge “thankyou evening” will be held later this monvh and a pic- nic will be held for the boys and their families in June. This popular event was held last year at Shur-Gain Farm in Maple. An interesting collection of over 100 pairs of salt and pepâ€" per shakers. donated to the unit, were on sale to mem- bers at 50 cents a pair. The guest speaker at the Wednesday Morning Unit was John Founder, who spoke on the subject “Recent Trends in Consumer Spending.” The Evening Unit of Rich- mond Hill UCW met on Tues- day evening wity Qgest §p_e_ak- em; Mrs. Eilen Smith and Mrs. Edith Clement talking on the church’s responsibility in the outreach program. R. H. Horticultural Society The .monthly .meeting .was held April 27 in the Lions Hall with President Gladys McLat- chy presiding. Following notes and correspondence read by Secretary Elsie MacKay, Pro. gram Ghairman Dick Edmunds called upon Doug Boyd as mod- erator of the quiz panel to ‘in- troduce the “experts” â€" Bob Keith, Bill Risebrough and Bob Little. Many questions were asked and all answered with expert- ise. each member of the panel very well versed in all aspects of horticulture. as well as their individual speciality. The Curtain Club met last Monday at its Yonge Street theatre with Vice-President Chris Steel in the chair. After a brief business meet- ing, Tony Hiscoke introduced the evening's program â€"â€" an award winning one-act play by Pat Flower called “The Tape Rel-order." Co - Convenovrs Carmen Cle- phan and Karina Stadius re- ported a good response to their appeal for donations for the Celebrity Auction planned for the fall. Such Well known names as Photographer Karsh and former Prime Minister Lestor Pearson have given their promises and the branch is hop- ing to receive many more dur- ing the next few months. The Allenbrae Branch of the YCHA met April 12 at 429 Os- iris Drive. Since the April meeting was held on Easter Monday, attend- ance was down, and in view of this, the penny auction was postponed until the next meet- ing, to be held May 10 at the home of Blanche Roystou at 43 Bent Crescent. During the evening they had a very pleasant surprise when the Mashinter family and rela- tives dropped in to extend con- gratulations and help them celebrate this auspicious occas- ion. Terry is a pupil of Ellen Blogg, RMT. of Ric‘hvale. Mrs. Frost spoke to members and prospective members on the aims of the IODE, national- ly, provincially and locally, en- ding wibh the 1971 slogan “The IODE is on the move, join us." Congratulations to Elsie and Tom Mashinter of 47 Trench Street who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 17. The one character on stage in this suspenseful drama was played by club mem- ber, Iris Stringer. Asl Miss Collins. a stenographer who nightly types for an ab- sent author who leaves a tape for her to work from at his ap- artment. Mrs. Stringer gave an‘ excellent and sensitive per-l formance. The tension built as: the tape unfolded and shez gradually realized that she was! to be the victim of a murder plot that was being dictated to her. i A young singer, Terry Wee- ler. 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Weeler of Downsview won a first and sec- ond award and high praise from the adjudicator for her musical ability in the Davenport Festi- val of Sacred Praise held last month. The Richmond Hill Chapter, [ODE held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. George Woodhead. Guest speaker was Mrs. Gwy- nneth Frost, organizing assist- ant secretary of the Municipal Chapter, Toronto. officer of the National Chapter and member of the Mississauga Chapter. Ill“!\ll\1\l\\11\1mlllll\lllllllllllm\l\ll\\l\l\llllll“lllllllllllllflllfllllll Almost everyone has a special dish which family or friends enjoy ~â€" why not share the recipe with our readers, be it main course, dessert or snack? Each week one will be publish- ed in this column â€"- how about yours? The expressive voice of the author on the tape recorder belonged to Tony Miller. The audience was quite ob- viously delighted with her per- formance and the overall pres- entation. 3 cups flour 1/4; tsp. salt Place orange peels in slightly salted water. Then rinse and boil in fresh water until tender. Scrape out white part with spoon and grind rind to make 2 cups. Cook slowly with sugar and 1 cup of water for 30 min- utes. Add butter and cool (this may be refrigerated for av while). Add remaining ingred- ients and bake 1 hour in 350 degrees oven. Remove from pan to cool. ' The lucky “inner of the lamp in the Curtain Club Draw held during the run of "Generation" is the holder of ticket number 2519 and he or she may arrange to collect the prize by calling 884â€"4117 evenings. .00.”. If unclaimed within seven days. a further draw will be held at the club on May 18 fol- lowing the presentation of “This Evening Has Fifteen Years." a nostalgic program of excerpts from previous plays. with many of the roles being recreated by the original actors. Coral Cooks, YCHA Cook Book. 1mmmmmuuuunmuumuuu1mm“uuuuunuummuuummm What’s Cooking? ORANGE PEEL BREAD (2 medium loaves) 8-12 whole orange peels 1 egg beaten 1/2 cup milk 3 tsp. baking powder 2 cups sugar 2 tbsp. butter Officers elected were: Presi- dent Joan Dickson. lst and 2nd Vice Presidents Ethel Buck and Peggy Lewis, Recording Sec- retary Mary Robson. Corres- ponding Secretary Laura 0g- 1den, Treasurer Gerry Chapman. ‘Sgt. at Arms Audrie Apperley. Executive Committee Jean Chapman, Tillie Diceman, Ivy Hudson. Janet Johns. Adelaide Mills. Edith Titshall and Gloria Sanford. The Richmond Hill Lions Maj- orettes Parents Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday next. May 11, at 8pm in the Lions Hall. The L adies‘ Auxiliary to Branch 375. Royal Canadian Legion, held its monthLy gen- eral meeting with President Joan Dickson in the chair. After completion of general business, the meeting was han- ded over to Zone Commander Gloria Sanford for the nomin- ations and elections for 1971-72. Scrutineers for the meeting were President Doug Hanson and Liaison Officer Bob Dick- son of Branch 375. Just returned from holiday- in England are Margot and Gerry Crack of Leonard Street who spent three delightful weeks visiting relatives in Som- erset, London and Hampshire. The weather was perfect, with just two days of rain. and the lush green grass and spring flowers, including daffodils, hyacinths, jonquils, blue bells, primroses and magnificent magnolia trees attested to the old adage “Oh to be in England now that spring is here." The first week was spent with Mrs. Crack‘s father “Pop” Gabb and her sister and hus- band. Bunty and Jim Coombs at‘ their charming home in Wraxall, set high on a hill with a magnificent panoramic view of the rolling Mendips. Their next stop was Shep- perton, at the home of Mr. Crack’s sister and husband, Vera and Graham Hall, who, having a river frontage and a luxurious cruiser moored at the end of the garden, wel- comed the visitors with a cruise on the Thames. Included in the party were his twin sister and husband, Muriel and Robert Thompson and their son. Roger. who lives in nearby Tedding- ton. During their stay in London they took two day-trips â€"- to Chellmsford to visit Mrs. Crack’s aunt, Mrs. Olive Ped- ley, and to Cambridge, to see Mr. Crack's 90-year-old mother Mrs. V. Crack, sister, Mrs. Syl- via Pilgrim and her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pil- grim and family. Need a job this summer? The local television station. TV 10 is ready to help stu- dents by giving them 20 seconds of air time to show a photograph of themselves and give a short spiel on their qualifications for pro- spective employers. All parents mbst welcome Either call the station at 884-8111. or drop a line to Richmond Hill Cable TV Station at Newkirk Road. Richmond Hill. Employers are already getting in touch with the station about jobs, so get your material over to the studio fast. It works on a first come. first served basis, and there is a limi- ted amount of air time. If you haven‘t a photo- graph, the station will take one. and if you prefer, also, read the blurb. “Family Outings For Sum- mer” is the topic for the last meeting of the season for AMO (A Morning Out) being held May 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 Mothers and wives welcome â€"â€" nursery services provided. Church Over 260 Brownies and mothers of the west district attended the pot luck supper held Friday at St. Mary Im- maculate Roman Catholic Church. The Guiders and Brownies wish to express their thanks to the church for the auditorium and to the lst Richmond Hill Guides for their assistance with serving and in the cloakroom. A very special thanks is ex- tended to the Local Associa- tion (West District) Girl Guides for its organization and man- agement of this most success- ful event. The annual open house at Richmond Hill’s only co-opera- tive nursery school takes place that morning in Wrixon Hall, 104 Yonge Street South. It‘ll be “school as usual" for the “graduating class of ‘71," but for parents pondering registra- tion of their own pre-schoolers it's a rare opportunity to ob- serve three-and-four-year-olds, now proficient in a nursery school environment. Parents of pre-schoolers can see Top 0’ The Hill Nursery School tots in action May 12, from 10 to 11:30 am. at Richmond Hill United Articles donated by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Robert Nixon, Barney Danson MP and Mayor William Lazenby W111 be among the countless articles offered for sale to the highest bidder next Saturday at Richmond Hill United Church. Yonge _at Centre Streets. In the above picture a few of the articles are seen in the background as Jackie Patchell and Mel Clark admire an original oil painting by Chris Broadhurst which will also come under the auctioneer’s hammer. As well as original art works there will be furniture, large appliances, china, antiques and other interesting items. ' A White Elephant stall will sell some of the smaller pieces. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Richmond Hill and Thornhill Area Famin "The Richmond Hill United Church Couples’ Club is sponsoring the auction. Clarke Prentice will be auctioneer. ' Services. May 8 Auction In Support Of Family Services The Progressive Conservativel Women of Richmond Hill held their fourth bridge and euchre of the spring season last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Lillian Fraser on Ker- rybrook Drive. Mn». «Mimi{\iMMuumumummmlnmuumlmmmumn High scorers for the evening were Mrs. Betty Addley. Mrs. Helen Clement. Mrs. Thelma Long and Mrs. Ann Murray. Ah invitation was extended to all members wishing to part- icipate at these parties. The 5th Richmond Hill Scout and Cub Mothers’ Auxiliary held its monthly meeting April 27. During the business session, chaired by Vice - President Joyce Wells, thanks were ex- tended to all who had contri- buted towards the success of the recent rummage sale. The new slate of officers will be installed at the final meet- ing of the sgason to be held May 25. Sarah Breuls introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Miss Dolly Ketola, director of ARC Industries, who gave a very interesting and informa- tive talk on what they are do- ing in the community and try- ing to do to help the mentally retarded. Will holder of Ticket Number 2519, winner of the lamp at the Curtain Club, please contact Iris Stringer at 884-4117, within 7 days. If ticket ndt claimed a fur- ther draw- will be held May 18th. mnmuuuummmmunmmmuuunmuum\“umnummuunmu NOTICE THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, May 6, 1971 é Aware, Health (snare .vn.‘ «run .0. run“- iiufiu“i’i‘i’i"i“u I Parents of Pre-Schoolers! I You’ll be warmly welcomed at 7 TOP 0' THE HILE CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL'S ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE MAY 12, lO:00-ll:30a.m. in WRIXON HALL I hereby proclaim the week of May 9th to 15th as National Week for the Mentally Retarded in the Town of Richmond Hill and ask citizens to support Flowers of Hope Campaign organized and conducted by the York Central Ansnriation for the Mentally Retarded. Open Mon. to Wed. 9 am - 6 pm - Thurs. & Fri. 9 am - 9 pm Saturday 9 am. - 4 pm. Lawn & Garden Seed, CIL Fertilizer, Peat Moss, Rockery Stone, Driveway Curbs, Sidewalk and Patio Slabs, Loam, Manure, Compost, Limestone, Sand and Gravel LOCAL DELIVERY 90 YONGE STREET 5., AURORA Phone 727-91 Featuring this week: the all new health food cereal NUTRI-CRUNCH 96 STEELES' AVE. W. 889-2102 , 22 NO OBLIGATION! Registrat‘ion Forms, Sept., 1971. now available CALL: A.M. - 884-7012; PM. - 884-5750 R. Lynett Clerk PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS iii ,_ ' GLASSES \HE ° CONTACT LENSES "FITTED TO YOUR EYE DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION" NORTHMOUNT GARDEN CENTRE 0/3 MEL’S HAULAGE Special For Mother’s Day CUT FLOWERS PROCLAMATION 0cm!” 5. $1:an Vaughan Rdad, just west of Yonge 34 YONGE ST. S. RICHMOND HILL 884-1955 (Photo by Stuart's Studio) William C. Lazenby 225-2781 Mayor 727-9111

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