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To start the program off there was a magician (Ray- mond Lowe) and he kept that audience glued to their seats. Course it is always impos- sible to tell who enjoyed this more. The older youngsters or the ones for whom this was planned‘ You should have heard the many differ- ent explanations that the young ones were giving to each other as to how each trick was made possible. Where on earth do they get their imaginations from? Following the magician‘s act. the two clowns (Neil CHRISTMAS PARTY Here it'is Sunday and we are all busy getting things under way for the great in- vasion. Decorations going up nicely giving the right at- mosphere for the coming do and the holiday season. Bal- loons to be blown upâ€"sure were lucky herbjust found a pair of youngsters with nothing -to do. Just right! A few last minute fixings and we are in business. Here come the youngsters. Already their excited faces have paid us back for the long days and nights of plan- ning. What a treat it is to know that you are making somebody happy! Just where do we start this column? So much has happened that it‘s a difficult decision. Oh well, let us take it off the top and let these words of wisdom fall where they may. Like maybe Fri- day night. Despite the wet weather for Saturday, the gals put on their glad rags and had their men into suits and joined in the fun planned for this night. Plenty of spot prizes and: a door prize. Your reâ€" porter regrets that due to long working nights we fell asleep at the switch and didn't get the names of any of the “inners. This goes for the door prize also, amateur. The usual crowd was there for shuffleboard. Others played either bridge or euchre. Then there was the singalong when one of our members decided to play the old piano. Gosh what fun we all had. This was tune up time for the‘mixed bowling dance on Saturday Won't you please accept our very sincere apologies for now. We will try to get this information for you next week. «Wonder if we forgot anything for the child- ren's Christmas Party to- marrow?) The weather was ugh! Not very many visitors in the lounge. so we all repaired to the clubroom and had a swinging time. Some of Us played so many dart games that your reporter felt like the pitching arm was going to fall off. We won some and lost some. Not too bad for an Organized early in November, the Lake Wilcox Take-A-Break group has already attracted 20 women who are interested in get- ting together weekly for crafts, coffee and conversation. Under sponsorship of Richmond Hill YWCA the group has been making Christmas decorations, working with materials at hand such as pine cones, milkweed pods, remnants of velvet and hand-rolled beeswax candles. They meet in Lake Wilcox Public School each Thursday from 1 :30 to 3:30 pm, and there Magicians, Carols, Presents, Food ~For Children’s Christmas Party la/{e Wilcox YWCA Prepare For Christmas Branch 375, Royal Canadian Legion By Chris Ratchford â€" 884-5260 legion Reports Gosh isn't that Santa‘s sleigh bells that I hear in the distance? Here he comes and the kids are yelling their ,heads off. Gosh what excite- ‘ ment. This year, the lady vets had an innovation when it came to handing out the presents. Each youngster was called by name and went forward when called. When it came to the tiny ones, the parents went forward as eag- erly as the children. All too soon this day has come to a close and another party is under the belts of the lady veterans. See you next week. We hope. All members please pay attention. Don't forget the next general meeting on Monday at 8 pm sharp. Sure hope we see you all there at the New Year’s Dance on December 31. What better way to start off the New Year. Tickets going fast for the low price of $15 per couple. th‘t you come along. Jarvie and Vic Colton) sbart- Holy Communion Sunday. ed a slingsong and this got The choir sang the anthem the children into the 'act. “Fight the Good Fight". The After some urging severallconfirmation class held its youngsters formed a small last meeting on Sunday until chorus and helped everyone the new year. sing some of the old Christ- The ACW Christmas g-ath- mas Carols. Comrade Harry (iing took place Thursday Lever helped the celebration evening with guests Anita along with his piano playing, Joshua and Joy Biswas. Their This is always a pleasure. prescntation of life in Paki- son. Janet and “Ben” Johns. Marsh Tonner, Bill MacP‘her- son and many others. Very special thanks to Raymond Lowe for his appearance. Most of all our thanks to the children and the parents for turning out. You made it all worthwhile. Maybe we’ll see you again next year. Have a good Christmas everyone. Random Shots B‘n‘rott, Nell Jarvie, Vic Col- tcn. Allison Hughes, Harry and Gladys Lever, Bob Dick- During the dance Saturday night there was a birthday :ake for Don Parnell. We sincerely hope he enjoys many more of the same. Now it was time for the mess call. Under the capable management of Compade Frank Barrett and following the clowns. the young people filed in pairs to get hot dogs and pop. Everything was very orderly for a time, then appetites took over and they couldn't be ‘held back. Just being completely natural. Who doesn‘t like a mess of hot dogs, pop and ice-cream! The lady veterans would like to extend their very sin- cere thanks to those who pitched in and helped make this occasion a success. Com- nades Madge Barrott. Frank Plans are already under way for next year. Wonder just what they plan for the youngsters. Guess we will just have to wait and see. “The celebration was not designed to raise money for the parish but to rejuvenate the spiritual worShip in the community served by St. John's and to pay special tribute to two belovcd beneâ€" factors, Schyler and Marjorie Snively, by erecting a flag- pole in their memory. With any additional funds that may be raised the outreach projects have been asked what they need rather than what we want to give them." Two projects have been mentioned: a projector and screen for Washago and a clothes dryer for Port Harri- son. After thanking a number of people who helped in the planning of the celebrations he said the history of the parish that was to be ready for sale December 17. Cliff Rumble, People’s Warden of St. John’s Angli- can, Sunday gave the second of three addresses made by the wardens to the people. Rumble said that up to two decades ago St. John‘s was mainly a rural church servâ€" ing the farm families of the area, but now is more and more becoming an urban church still in its original surroundings. “By celebrating the anni- versary and recording the history we hope to show how the people of this area devel- oped the church through hard work, fellowship and the love of Christ," he said. At St. John‘s Anglic‘an there will be a Blessing of the Tree and Crib Sunday at 10:30 am. At 7:30 pm there will be a service of carols by candleligntuand of lessons. There was a celebration of Holy Communion Sunday. The choir sang the anthem The ACW Christmas g-ath- (ling took place Thursday «:vcning with guests Anita Joshua and Joy Biswas. Their presentation of life in Paki- stan was tremendous and will be remembered by all. The junior young people will meet for a Christmas Party and Pot Luck Supper at St. Mark's Chapel Friday from 7 pm on. Church News ELGIN MILLS - JEFFERSON is a baby-sitting service for the pre-school children. There will be no meetings during the school’s Christmas break, but plans are under- way for a handicrafts program in the new year. The new TAB group is playing it by ear, planning programs from week to week to suit the members. Above (left to right), Myrtle O’Meara, Mary Clayton, Gloria Windum and Louise Gore york together on a centrepiece for Christmas. b‘or mor 773-5868. J/m Osborne - 225. /983 Evenings and Week-Ends more information cdntact Louise Gore CORRESPONDENT: CAROLINE LOMAS Telephone 884-3000 In this busy Christmas Season there is -a date that is a must for everyone who likes music, drama, fun and Santa Claus. That date is Wednesday of next week at 8 pm at Jefferson Public School Come one and all to Jeffer- son School, Even if the weather is blowy and cool. Come to see what the Jeffer- son crew. Has worked so hard to be able to do. They sing! They act! They narrate so well, The “Christmas Story” they want to tell. If you want to hear choirs see actors and such We want you to come â€"â€" we do â€" very much. You'll see Santa Claus, all dressed in red, Don't waste your time and stay in bed! Come to Jefferson School at 8 o'clock, On December the 20th. we'll , “fill your sock’” Rumble mentioned that last week the committee planned to have an auction sale in the spring. In order that it can be properly adâ€" vertised, to ensure its suc- cess, the committee would ask that the members who will be contributing items list them on the Items For Sale board located on the bulletin board inside the parish hall, Bill Sutton received the Tawney Star, thus becoming a five-star Cub. Nigel Walker received the green star. The Cubs are going to en- tertain the folks at Green Acres, Newmarket, Friday with songs and skits. They swim at the House of Conâ€" cord Saturday at 10:30 am. If this celebration is to be a success the co-opcration and prayers of every member of the parish will be needed. Neighborhood Notes Birthday wishes go to Shawn Mack‘ay who will be 11 and to Ramsay Joseph who will be six on Saturday. Akela Mrs. Betty Sutton was presented with the wood badge by District Cubmaster Mrs. Kay Atwell Saturday at the lst Jefferson Cub meetâ€" ing‘ (Photo by Stuart’s Studio) On Friday the auxiliary will have its turn to enjoy a Christmas Partyâ€"at the Le- gion Hall at 7 pm. Santa Visits Legion Grandchildren Santa Claus visited Rich- mond Hi1] Legion last Sun- day and brought a lot of joy to a very happy group of grandchildren. Bv ISABELLE VANZANT 778 SUTHERLAND AVE NEWMARKET BY APPOINTMENT 895-9547 PASTEL PORTRAITS AND FRAMES Will Accept Collect Calls or Reverse Charges After 5 p.m Lhfion Stafion Toronto 367â€"4300 PASSENGER INOOOII TENSION OOIIO SE'I' Set contains 6', 9' and 15‘ cords. am All 3 for only STORES THURSDAY. 18th JANUARY. 1973 for the balance of the work required to com- plete the new building. The structural frame has been erected and this tender call is for the closing;r in of the building, interior finishes and equipment. and site services. Mechanical and electrical trade tenders will be submitted through the Toronto Bid Depos- itory and accepted until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday 16th January, 1973. One set of drawings will be available to General contractors, Mechan- ical and Electrical subcontractors after 12 noon 11th December, 1972 from the office of the Architect on payment of deposit of a certified cheque in the amount of 8100 made payable to the Architect. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Marani, Rounthwaite & Dick, 1250 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario. Sealed tenders will be received by the Arch- itects until 3:00 pm. Tenders For York Central Hospital Alterations And Additions Centre No.7 Highway and Keele St. 669-1583 RICHMOND HILL CARLOAD EXPRESS TELI Nortown Carload We serve you. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO On Hand 884-5342 Rumble Transport 94 Newkirk Rd. Other Inquiry 365-8315 BATHROOM SCALE THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 14, 1972 250 Yonge Street Noer RICHMOND HILL 0 £ ISIEHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE mama dcugn lo! gun-v Color: 6006' Gwen A Pmk TELECOMMUNICATIONS 151 Front St. W., Toronto 368-6041 I pledge to do my best on your behalf. voters of King Township for electing me Mayor. for the support of all who had confidence in my ability to be a good councillor. Thank You SINCERE THANKS Margaret Britnell ; Season’s Greetings To All! CHRISTMAS HOURS: EVERY NIGHT TILL 9 SATURDAYS TILL 6 884-440] Season’s Greetings PHYLLIS HAWKES ‘ m. 907 and eed ung Im-c $ CN-S-HO M-765 PK-202