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Ill The chapter extends best wishes to its many friends and supporters for a very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. ish Columbia to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hisoott on Sugar Maple Lane. Her brother, Peter and his wife, Sharon‘ from Scarbm-o will join the family for Christ- mas day. The Richmond Hill Chaptq. IODE. held a very pleasant Christmas meeting at a local restaurant. day tron Illllll“ll“llllllllll|lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllkulllllll“ A cute and cuddly Santa Claus added to the festivities by presenting each guest with a small gift and season's \greet- ings. . The Ladies‘ Auxiliary to Branch 375, Royal Canadian Le- gion, take this opportunity to wish all branch and auxiliary members and organizations with which they have been associated during the year â€" a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. As usual. it was a fun even- ing. with the guests showing a surprising propensity for writ- ing verse, which when read later by Santa‘s little helpers, Dennis Stainer, and Gerry Crack, were hilarious. well worth publishing as a later date! The annual Christmas party for Rotarians and their wives was held on Saturday at the home of Don and Dorothy Plax- ton. Sugar Maple Lane. Circle these dates in your new calendarsâ€"the carnival promâ€" ises to be bigger and better than ever. While everyone is busily en- gaged in Christmas prepara- lions, there is a group equally busy with plans for the an- nual Winter Carnival being held February 4, 5, and 6 at the Mill Pond. Spending Christmas with Mr.'them both a1 and Mrs. John Beresford Ander-gsauu Ste. son on Centre Struzt West arenhe acclllal their daughters. Eden, Deboralrlhl'ee‘month- and Cecilia lgnatieff. her hus- * hand Nicky and family from Ot- The L003! tawa. and Dr. Franco Sgardello Girl GUideSv from New York, [arranged a 8‘ >3 it Co-hosts for the evening were . Russ and Edna Seltzer, Tom and RON and 1313118 Chuliley enter- Lil Rye, and A] and Doreen tamed on Friday at their new Thomas. apartment in Toronto. 7 at a: 7 4: Mr. and Mrs. John Steele of The Couples, Club of SL Gab_ Jacey Ann Drive attended the flaps Church held its annual wedding 9f their son. Robert. 1'.“ wine and cheese party at the St- Patlfle§ Rom?“ Cat’wllc home of Russ and Edna Seltzer ChUI‘Ch "1 haPUSkaSlng- 30b?” last Saturday. Twenty-fourefihanged W9dding Vows \mh couples enjoyed the assorteleanne Kennedy of that north- \\'anS and cheese. [em 10““ 'l‘he Couples’ Club of St. Gab- riel‘s Church ‘held its annual wine and cheese party at the home of Russ and Edna Seltzer last Saturday. Twenty-four Christmas fare was served and games and carols enjoyed by all. Seventeen members were present for this happy occasion. The ACW of St. Gabriel's An- glican Church held its Christ- mas pot luck supper at the home of Dorothy Sproule on Friday last. Christmas has generated a wide variety of customs throughout the world. The holiday has deeply influen- ced art, music, literature. folklore and of course bus- iness. The following quiz deals with many known as- peels of this festival. How many can you answer cor- l‘ectly‘.‘ Jaye Hiscott arrived on Mon The editor of this column wishes one and all a very happy Christmas and a wonderful and prosperous New Year. England. The custom of sending Christmas cards origin- ated in: (a) France (b) Italy to) England. The Christmas tree was introduced by: (a) the Bulgarians (b) the Gprman- (c) "carol" meant: (a) singing (in dancing in a ring while singing (c) dancing only. The custom of hanging branches of the mistletoe originated: la) among the ancient Druids (b) in )IIPdinpval Frann- According to the author- ities. the birth of Christ occurred on: (a‘ December 25 (hi January 6 (c) an uncertain date. In mediaeval England What Do You Know About Christmas? the Cerium the Italians. In mediaeval Franc. in 19th-century mmuuuummmmum\\\\\\\\\\m\\\\w the University of Bfii- 'past experience in law enforce- .ment agencies and related areas. Mr. Derry gave an outline of the methods used by criminals to defraud unsuspecting public (in various areas, primarily in the jai‘ea of negotiable instuments. 'While his talk did not dwell on numismatics. it was evident that all in attendance learned a few things from his talk. A lively question period followed his presentation, with practicallr everyone. including the juniors, participating. It was the York Central branch of the Canadian Prog- ress Club which sponsored the ,April walkathon in aid of Day- break. in which Danny Donnell? walked as a represeniame of The Richmond Hill Coin Club held its annual Christmas party on Tuesday in the Lions Hall. At last month‘s meeting. Norm Derry, past president of the York Central branch of the Canadian Progress Club was the guest speaker for the evening. ‘He gave a most interesting and informative talk on “how to make money without working" Ias he phrased it. Relating to his I: The “Christmas Star and Story" were featured at the December meeting of the Mary & Martha Guild of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church held last. Wednesday evening at the home of Lois Graham. Mill Pond Court. About 25 members were present. Participating in the worship service were: Jean Mirrlees, IMavis Cates. Betty Moorley, 3Ethel Edwards and Betty Hazell. Following a brief business session, the members learned the identity of their 1971 sec- ret friend through exchange of gifts and drew names to be used in 1972. Last week, Bob and Ruth Big- gin held a very special first an- ‘niveisary party at their home on Mill Pond Court. . In October 1970, after 14, years as president of a large Toronto real estate firm, Bob resigned to become general manager of the newly reâ€"organ- ized real estate division of the Guaranty Trust Company. To celebrate its successful first year, Bob and Ruth hosted} a wine and cheese party for 701 or more members of his staff,‘ plus husbands and wives, and a, \’1 Clark 222. ngh triples, Al- bert Hunt 646, Bill Low 607. :k x >5 An enchanting presentation of Dylan Thomas' “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” was the program for the December 13 meeting of the Curtain Club. The cast included Ron Scott, Brian Moore, Dilys Rubow, Heather Smithurst and Gordon Diver, who also directed the show. Rehearsals have already beâ€" gun for the “Giaconda Smile" by Aldous Huxley, the club’s enâ€" swinging time was had by all The Local Association of the Girl Guides. West District, has arranged a unique event for February 9 â€" an exhibition of ‘silver, with Doug Boyd as guest \speaker. A total of $50.61 was collected and the group would like to thank all those who so gener- ously supported their project. Marion Brown, Debbie Walke, Joan Majaralie, Leslie Rogers, and Barb Martin sang carols door to door three evenings last week to raise money for their foster brother Kadamandla in India. A group of students from MacKillop Public School â€" Cheryl Paxton, Gayle and Lyn- ne Giles, Peter Hayes. Joyce and A Valentine dessert will add to the occasion which will start at 1:30pm in the chapel of St. Mary‘s Anglican Church. Tick- ets at $1.25 may be obtained by calling 884-2115. Friends were delighted to see them both after their sojourn in Sault Ste. Marie and to make the acquaintance of their tlu‘ee-month-old son, Aaron. They left for Auétralia in October where they have both accepted teaching positions. Christmas greetings to Bob Leishman, formerly of Rich- mond Hill, and his wife, Renata, in Sydney, Australia. "Christmas In The Market Place.” of appeal to all members of the family, is being presented by St. Matthew’s Players this Wednesday (December 22) in the church. NeWS of your social actâ€" ivities make interesting reading for “Life in the Hill” columns â€" also for distant relatives and friends â€"so why not call the Socia! Editor Margot Crack at 884-1105/6 or drop a line to 63 Yonge Street South? What are your plans for Christmas? Expecting mem- bers of the family home from school, university or faraway places? Entertain- ing guests from out-of- town? Or maybe spending the holiday season in the sun? KK‘ 34 Yonge St. 8.. Richmond Hill 884-1955 um K‘ gemeWWfixxwmxfi Rehearsals have already beâ€" ‘gun for the “Giaconda Smile" by Aldous Huxley, the club’s enâ€" try in the CODL Travelling Festiâ€" val. Heading the excellent cast is Derek Miller with Kim Col- yer, Tot Monks, Dennis Stainer,Brian Moore, Kay Griffin andl Peggy Gosling. Patrons of the “First Nighters in the forest. None of the other Club” are reminded that the butterflies like him because he next meeting will be on Febru- is not as pretty as the others ary 11 for the opening night of which makes him a misfit. this play. Last month's get-to- All ages will thoroughly en- gether for “Joe Egg” was most joy this fantasy insect world â€" successful and after a short dis- there will be two matinee per- cussion on the play by Direc- formances this Thursday and tor Tony Miller, the cast and Friday at 2 pm and two evening members of the audience en-‘shows on January 7 and 8 at joyed wine and cheese, \\'ith;'7:30 pm. many discussions resulting from‘ There‘s a small admission the subject of the play and an‘charge of 25 cents. children. 50 encouraging interest shown in cents, students. and 75 cents for the new theatre. ‘adults. Bowling notes â€" high singles. Bob Gilles 236. Bert Cook 225. Vi Clark 222. High triples. Al- bert Hunt 646, Bill Low 607. Everyone hadua wonderful‘heat 15 minutes longer, Stir- time and before going home ring 9coasiona11y. Serve warm sang “For They Are Jolly Good 0}“ chllled. Makes 8 to 10_ ser- Fellows” which they dedicated Vlngs. to Yvonne and John and friends Mrs. Santa Claus. 6‘5 a Sincere thank you- llllmlllllllul“l“\llllll\llll\\\\“lllllll\\l“l\“N\lu\\\\\\\\\\\\\l\\\\\\\\ Seasonal refreshments were “4 cup sugar . served and a draw for a Christ~ 2 tbsp. qule~C00kmg tapioca ma's cake was won by Mrs. 1/" tSP- salt- Rachel Ley. _ Yvonne and John A119", hisi Combine mixed dried fruits, mother and friends worked very l‘aiSinS. "Cinnamon and Water. hard organizing the party, Yvon-iBl‘ing t0 b0il, then simmer 119‘; parents, Mr, and Mrs Alf uncovered till fruits are tender, Wright did all the phoning and'abOUt 30 minutes. Add remain- Mrs. Blanche Hughes made and in; in gre d i e 1‘ tS- Bring to donated the corsages, _b011-: c‘gve1'~and c091: over low R. ll. Senior Citizens The bowlers had a delightful surprise last Friday at Al- lencourt Lanes w as they arrived each lady was pres- ented with a Christmas corsage and a bag containing perfume, gum candy, cigarettes, cook books, note books and needle kits and the men had similar gifts with tobacco instead of perfume. Al Plewman, who was unable to bowl. received a Christmas box of goodies. Jackie Waugh unuuu wvunaw, uuqoxxu v; .vuuu The next meeting is beingiEach week one “.in be pubh- held January 3 at 4:30 pm med in this column __ how ab the church basement. Further yours? information on the auxiliary ‘ may be obtained by calling SWEDISH FRUIT SOUP If you'd like to participate in the activities of a fun group and are between the ages of seven and 12 years old. you‘d be most welcome as a member of the junior auxiliary of St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church. “Deck the halls With boughs of holly” . . . and the Yonng Peo- ple of St. Mary‘s Anglican Church did just this on a recent visit to the Villa Hospital where they spent several happy hours decorating for Christmas. Entertaining on Saturday ev- ening were Heather and Walter Smithurst who held a Christmas party at their lovely home on Church Street South. PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS 34 Yonge St. 8.. Richmond Hill J6»: TE] TEE @V@Rua THE BUTTERFLY THAT BLUSHED Children 25c T a all our friends and neighbors we sing a joyful carol of holiday wishes . . . love, peace. happiness, and togetherness. Bayview Secondary School Theatre for Children December 23 and 24 at 2 pm. January 7 and 8 at 7:30 pm. Gordon S. Wood 884-3623 Students 50c It’s a whimsical, fanciful chil' ldren's play, but, it is also for all who are young at heart. The characters are delightfully real- istic and comical â€" such as Mushroom, the saucy little butterfly of the group â€"â€"- and knows it; Cinthia, who is soft and sympathetic; Noname and lMan, who are constantly sar- castic; Nurse, a busy body mother image; Sky, who is a big Showoff; Howabout, who always expresses his thoughts; Mr. An- gelo, the artist ant; Mr. Wizzer, a very distinguished magician and also quite forgetful and last, but not least, Worm â€" the mast confused and unhappy butterfly in the forest. None of the other butterflies like him because he is not as pretty as the others which makes him a misfit. purpose and significance of the orchestra components or choirs; strings, woodwinds, brass‘ and pel‘cussmn. Brenda Seed of King City Secondary School commented “The orchestra is good...but good, and that ‘Night On Bald Mountain,’ well .. .it's just beautiful!" Frances Agnew, also 15 and, from King Secondary, enthused “I just loved the Vaughan Wil- liams ‘English Folk Song Suite’ and ‘Greensleeves’ Fantasia!” Pat Agnew of Nobleton Senior Public School shared the pleas-; ure of these two students and liked much the same selections” Conductor Budd, advised of} these significant opinions, con-l sidered them to be the frosting1 on the cake. They were! lfilfi There's a small admission charge of 25 cents, children. 50 cents. students, and 75 cents for adults. “The Butterfly that Blushed" by Joseph Golden is Bayview Secondary School’s contribution to the Christmas entertainment scene. lull\\ll\lll\\\lllll\\llllll\llll\\\\“lllllll\\\\u\V“Kl“\\\\\\\l\\\\\\\\\\\\l\ ! What’s Cooking? ones with this delicious holiday dessert. 01‘ for a hostess gift, present recipe and ingredients in a lovely Scandinavian bowl â€" 1 1102. package (1 3/4 cupsl mixed dried fruits 1% cup light raisins 3 to 4 inches stick cinnamon 4 cups water 1 medium orange, unpared, cut 141-inch slices 1-1 pint 202. can (21/5; cups) unsweetened pineapple juice 1/": cup currant jelly 1.4; cup sugar 2 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca 1/4 tsp. salt. Combine mixed dried fruits, raisins, cinnamon and water. Bring to boil. then simmer Maestro Budd's target for the evening was the encouraging assembly of young people who formed 50% of the audience, all there at the invitation of the sponsor, the student council of the school. It is fairly safe to begin with the assumption that the younger generation, a frankly critical segment of the population, would approach symphonic and light classical music with some caution. The general attitude at this concert seemed to bear out that opinion. Watched close- ly, they reacted with quiet, fix- ed attention. Significantly, they did not fidget. The con- clusion of each selection brought warm, sustained ap- plause. 1-1 pint 202. can (21/5; cups) unsweetened pineapple juice 1/": cup currant jelly 1.4; cup sugar 2 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca 1/4 tsp. salt. Start a tradition for loved ones with this delicious holiday dessert. Or for a hostess gift. present recipe and ingredients in a lovely Scandinavian bowl â€"â€" Almost everyone has a special dish which family or friends enjoy â€"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 initial rehearsal will be held the first week of January at the Parks Recreation Build- ing (the Pump House) on Mill Street. opposite the pond. Business Manager Herb Smith will be happy ’to supply further information. Please call him at 884-7420. fllllllIlllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllll|lllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllll“ ‘ Enjoy music? Players between therages of 12 to 22 years are wanted to form a youth concert band. presented by . . Adults 7 5c KW Pat Agnew of Nobleton Senior Public School shared the pleas- ure of these two students and liked much the same selections. Conductor Budd, advised of these significant opinions, con- sidered them to be the frosting on the cake. They were! The orchestra, playing well, despite depleted members due to icy roads, offered a tasty menu and served up liberal helpings of good music from Master Chef Godfrey Ridout, Bach, Vaughan Williams. Sir Ernest Macmillan, Handel and the immortal Mussorgsky with his “Night On Bald Mountain.” Conductor Budd further en- livened the evening with hum. ox‘ous asides in explaining the purpose and significance of the orchestra components or choirs; strings, woodwinds, brass‘ and percussion. These people were delighted with what they heard and there wasn't a guitar in sight! Mistakes can happen even in the best of circles and we‘re no exception! The York Regional Symphony aided and abetted by Conductor Philip Budd, offered its Even- ing of Music at Nobleton Senior Public School on December 14 and scored a bull‘s eye. York Regional Symphony This caused some consterna- tion as (al the luncheon was sponsored by the Richmond Hill and District YWCA, with many members involved. preparing and serving the food and setting up the Lions Hall, etc. and (b) Rick Butt of Warwick House, at the height of the busy Christ- mas season. organized the fash- ion show as his contribution to the luncheon. We offer sincere apologies for the error and wish everyone concerned a very happy Christ- mas and every good wish for ac- curate reporting at the luncheon next year. The outlines under the char- ming photograph of Anne Win- stone modelling at the "Men Only Luncheon" which appear- ed on this page last week, were written by one of Santa‘s little helpers who was obviously carâ€" ried away with the Christmas festivities and inadvertently re- ported “combined fashion Show and luncheon sponsored by Rick Butt of Warwick House." They are both delighted with their unexpected wind- fall. which they‘re banking ’til a rainy day. Mrs. Vicki White and Iter 13-year-old daughter, Den- ise, of Oceanside Drive were the joint winners of a recent contest sponsored by CHUM and will be shar- ing $234 prize money. Established A resident of Richmond Hill for 50 years, Harold Reid, pas- sed away December 15 in York Central Hospital after an illness of about a year and a half. Born in Chinguacousy Town- ship, Mr. Reid owned and opera- ted garages in Richmond Hill and Elgin Mills for many years and was favorably known for his cheery disposition and the qual- ity of his workmanship. After World War II he went into the manufacture of concrete block, which he pursued for some time, then he assumed the resp-‘ onsibility of making express del- iveries in Richmond Hill for the December 17 at 3pm at Mar- shall Funeral Home, with in- terment foillowing in Richmond Hill Cemetery. Rev. Charles Higginson. for» merly of Richmond Hill United Church, was the officiating minister. The pali bearers were Leo Love and Albert Hoare sons-in-law; Doug Love. Gord Love, James Reid and Harold Reid. grandsons. Obituary Harold Reid Passes In Hospital Half Century Resident Of Hill Fifty-two people will be $500 richer, or it could be that one person is $26,000 richer in 1972 as the result of a draw announced this week by the York Central Association for the Mentally Retarded. The YCAMR “500” offers a $500 prize each week of the coming year. Only 500 tickets will be sold and‘ the winners will get oneâ€"half the proceeds. All proceeds will be used in the work of_ the association with mentally rearded people. In the above picture, their ticket from Maryjune $5 00 For 52 Wee/(5 Prize In YCAMR Draw December 17 at 3pm at Mar- shall Funeral Home, with in- terment foillowing in Richmond Hill Cemetery. Rev. Charles Higginson. for- Mayor William Lazenby (léftf and Mrs. Lazenby (right) purchase Warner. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursd Chocolates All your purchases may be gift wrapped on request at no extra charge. 1Photo by Stuart’s Studio) Perfumes ay, De( Bath Salts 1971 13