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Mr. and Mrs. John Jellicoe of Trayborn Drive were guests of honor at a surprise 25th anniversary party at the home of their neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Quance, Gretel Drive. About 70 friends, neighbors and rela- tives joined in the celebra- tions last Friday with wine and cheese for refreshments. Organizers were the Jelli- coe’s sons, David, Scott and Kenneth. I: I: Ix Duplicate Bridge The winners on May 28 at the duplicate bridge club . were north-south John Hall and Murray Hallet, east-west Marie Cole‘and Ross Jenkin- son. On Friday winners were north-south John Hall and Murray Hallett, and east- west Marie and Stewart Cole. The committee for next year is President Ann Pay- ment: Vice-President Murray Hallet: Secretary Flo Laun- dry; Treasurer Kathie Mll- ree: Social Conveners Ann Jansen and Blanche Sullivan: Refreshments Bobbie Bub: Club representatives on the Trent Valley Bridge Associa- tion. Ross and Sandy Jenkin- son. II! it! III The 5th Richmond Hill Scout Ladies Auxiliary held their last meeting of the season on May 29. The evening started with a pot luck supper followed by games resulting in much laughter. Gwen Bell presented Joyce Wells with her past-president pin and thanked her for many services she had per- formed for the auxiliary in the past seven years. The new officers were in- stalled by Marg Blackburn from York Summit District LA. They are President GWen Bell: Vice-President Lorraine Pugh; Secretary Arlene Chatfield: Treasurer Yvonne Smith: Memberships Alys Washington; Telephone Doris Sanderson: Uniforms Erlene King; Sewing Rita Simpkin; Publicity Doreen Street; Hospitality Madelaine Wood; Program Marg Walk- er: Sunshine lrene Leonard and Social Joyce Wells. The auxiliary had a very good year and wishes to thank everyone for their sup- port and hope to see you all again next year. I: at at: May 28 saw the annual general meeting and election of officers of the Richmond Hill Curtain Club, which was held at the new theatre at Elgln Mills and Newkirk Roads. Much lively discussion concluded a most successful 12 months, the highlight of which was â€" of course â€" the opening of their new theatre. New President of the club is Tony Whitney, who takes over from last year's holder of the off-ice, Marylo Gra- ham. Other members of the executive committee are: Vice-President Gordon Div- er; Secretary Peggy Gosling; Membership, Dilys Rubow; Treasurer, Tony Hiscoke: Theatre Manager Brian Steiner: Publicity Tony Mil- ler. The committee is com- pleted by Marylo Graham, who sits as past-president. Incoming President Tony Whitney lives at 159 Centre Street West, 884-7240, and welcomes inquiries on any aspect of the Curtain Club and its activities from peo- ple living in the Hill and surrounding communities. PAUL SANDERSON McMaster Graduate Paul Sanderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sanderson, 228 Rosemar Gardens, Rich- mond (Hill, recently received his Bachelor of Science (Hon- ors Biology) degree from Mc- Master University, Hamilton. Paul had previously attended McConaghy Public School and Richmond Hill High School. He is now employed by Ayerst Laboratories, St. Lau- rent. Quebec. as medical representative in the Sud- bury District. ( Rev. and Mrs. William Wallace of Richmond Hill Presbyterian were hosts to the Richmond Hill Minister- ial Associatiou at a buffet supper and social on May 30. The clergymen with their wives and families came from ten churches and rep- resented six denominations. While the adults enjoyed a social time there were films for the children. III its III St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church is holding its Annual Parish Picnic Sunday at Bruce’s Mill directly after the 9:30 am church service. There will be fun and games for everyone. Bring your own lunch. Drinks and ice cream will be provided. Those who need transporta- tion should be at the church at the end of the service. Watch for the signs at the park. * r a St. John’s Baptist is this Sunday paying tribute to the senior citizens of the congre- gation and the community. A special service has been planned when Rev. Silas Lamb of Hamilton, a senior citizen in his own right, and father of the Pastor Rev. Dana Lamb, will preach. Coffee will be served after the morning service, and everyone is welcome. A spe- cial welcome will be given to all senior citizens. it! * :Ix Day Camp Richmond Hill and Dis- trict YWCA and the parks and recreation committee of the town are co-sponsoring a day camp at Mill Pond Park. starting July 2. There will be three two-week ses- sions, with the last one end- ing August 10. Boys and girls 5 to 13 will be exposed to new experiences in a wooded area away .from man, learn- ing about the life around them, the joy of nature and the creatures in it. There will be opportuni- ties to make new friends, for hiking, cookouts, games, sports, campcrafts, nature lore, trips, handicrafts and a recreational swim. Also, facilities have been arranged so that the camp program can carry on on rainy days. There will be junior and senior campers with pro- grams specifically designed for the two age groups in order to provide a more en- riching camping experience for each child. They will take part in large and small group activities. , All camp sessions are staffed by highly qualified leaders, specially trained in working with children. Camp Administrator is Mrs. Gwen Halliday of the YWCA. Camp Director is Rod Leonard, and Assist- ant Camp Director Miss Charlotte Barber. Travelways Bus Service stops at the Parks Building on Mill Street, fare 15c each way. and a councillor will be in charge of arrivals and departures. Camp time is 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Fri- day. Campers will take their own lunches, and the Y sup- plies the milk. Fee of $20 for each camp period is tax deductible for working mothers. For information and reg- istration call the YWCA, 25 Yonge Street North, 884- 4811. On May 27 the Richmond Hill Lions Majorettes trav- elled by bus to Cornwall to represent "The Hill" at a Lions Convention parade. The girls range from seven to 16, and with their Teacher Mrs. Sue Hodgson, anxiously awaited the two and one-half mile parade with the pure excitement only children can show. One of the grandmothers generously let the majorettes use her cottage on an island near Cornwall to change to their uniforms. After a pleas- ant hour spent there. the girls continued their journey to the parade. They looked very cute in their new uni- forms of deep purple with white sequins, white boots, and gold and purple hats. The majorettes conSisted of two groups. The seniors led by Allison White are Kim Wilson, Kathy Wilson, Cindy Simpson, Laura Blanchard. Janette Alisch, Marilyn Tas- kinen and Virginia White. The juniors led by Jackie Blanchard are Lorraine O'â€" Connor, Diane Smith, Karen Crouch. Gillian Griffen, An- gela Ziltz, Karen Taskinen,‘ Nancy Hirtz, Debbie Stevenr son, Sandy Simpson, Debbie Bakonyi, Lesley Don, Eliza- beth McMurray, S h e l l e y Henderson, Wendy Sue Mar- 1 [ions Majorettes The garden of R. D. Little. 54 Arnold Crescent, will be available to those interested in seeing the iris display. It appears the blooms will be prolific and at their best from June 10 to 20. It A at Richmond Hill - Thornhill Family Services have plan- ned a summer session for couples. “Sorting out the Parent. the Adult, the Child in You". This course starts June 20 at 8 pm at 25A Yonge Street North. For fur- ther information and regis- tration call 884-8822. It! * it! St. Mary’s ACW is having a pot luck supper and social evening June 13. Starting time is 6:30 pm and supper will be at 7. A short business meeting will be followed by a sing-song. All women of the church are invited to come and join in an evening of fellOWShip. * A: at Curtain Club The Curtain Club is hav- ing its “First Night Party" Friday, beginning with the presentation of Oscar Wilde’s “The importance of Being Earnest” followed by a party in the theatre with cold buf- fet and wine punch. For tick- ets call Yvette Steel, 884- 7065. Why not join in the fun? Tickets are $5 per per- son. Public performances will be presented June 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23. -I< * * What’s new in your neighborhood? Out-of-town guests, vacation trips. so- cial happenings, academic achievements are all of in- terest to our readers. This is a free news serv- ice. but items for inclu- sion in the current issue of “The Liberal” should be in no later than Monday. Write or drop into the of- fice at 63 Yonge Street South, or telephone Editor Margaret Lade, 884-1105. =I< * * Mrs. Audrey Pratt, Bed- ford Park Avenue, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Giles, Richmond Street, her aunt Mrs. David Millen and Janis Millen, attended a pleasant function May 25 at the University of Waterloo, the graduation of Mrs. Pratt’s son, Raymond, who received his bachelor of science de- gree in kinesiology. Raymond graduated from Richmond Hill High School. He is the son of the late Frank Pratt. Raymond's wife, Linda Johnson, is also a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. * it * Herb and Grace Sanderson celebrated their 55th wed- ding anniversary on June 5 quietly at their home on Centre Street East. They have lived for 54 years in Richmond Hill. at: x * Mr. and Mrs. Mack Clem- ent of Mill Street returned May 30 from a three week vacation in Florida. They flew to Miami where a rent- ed car was waiting for them, then took a liesurely tour around Fort Lauderdale, to Key West and St. Peters- burg Beach. They appreciat- ed their air-conditioned car, as the temperature had gone up to 95 before they left, and the atmosphere was be- coming quite humid. tins and Katherine Hughes. The Lions' wives, dressed in their Centennial dresses of purple with gold with matching parasols, were very complimentary. The Lions' float was a two tier birthday cake with 100 candles on it. Further behind were the antique replicas of horseshoes, horse collars and saddles with Lion Dave Bar- ker on the float as a black- smith working at a hand operated forge. Behind this, a satellite float followed with a paper mache lion saying, “I am just 35". indicating the year the Richmond Hill Lions Club has been in operation. This was followed by a less fortunate group of Lions who had to walk. After the girls finished parading they were treated to a steak dinner at the Ponderosa. Travelling homeward, the. in ’ girls started sin gin g cheers of Richmond Hill. By midnight they were back home, tired, happy proud of their performance. The Hill Lions won third, prize for their float. which was one of many in the ‘parade that was a part of the convention of Lions from Ontario and Quebec that weekend. and A Have you dropped into the Centennial Trailer at Rich- mond Heights Centre yet? It is a pleasant place to visit, to get information about Cen- tennial events, to buy tickets or souvenirs commemorating Richmond Hill's 100th birth- day. The trailer is manned by volunteers and the tele- phone number is 884-6549. it! lit * Enthusiasm is beginning to mount among former stu- dents of Richmond Hill High School as June 15 nears with its opportunity to renew old friendships, talk about the past, the present and the future and dance to the music of Moxie Whitney’s ld-piece Orchestra. Be sure that you and your crowd are there at Arena 67 by getting your tickets now while they are still available. They may be obtained at the Centen- nial Trailer, Ric h m o n d Heights; from the HYdro Office at 4 Yonge Street South; from the Municipal Office at 56 Yonge Street North; from Bud Jones, 884- 1545; Harry Sayers, 884-3443, or Bryd Ellis. 884-1486. * A * At the May 30 meeting of St. Gabriel‘s Centennial Committee, plans were final- ized for the Centennial Serv- ice to be held on June 17 at 7 pm. Chairman Jim Le- Moine confirmed that the Rev. Robert McLennan, the second incumbent of St. Gabriel’s, now Rector of St. Hilary’s, Cooksville, would be the guest speaker. it was also announced by the Rector, Rev. David Sproule. that some thirty members of the Thornhill Barbershoppers will be har- monizing on some favorite hymns during the service and entertaining at the “af- terglow” reception following the service. Several members Of the committee. among them Edna Seltzer and Dorothy Fitzgerald, commented that it was unfortunate that this official event of Homecom- ing Week had been left off the Centennial Calendar but St. Gabriel's has had reas- surance from Chairman Robâ€" ert Warner of the Centennial Committee that it will be included in subsequent ad- vertising. Discussion then centred around decorations for the parish hall to transform it into “The Cracker Barrel" for the reception. Don Cow- den volunteered to gather some antiques to add to the theme. Seating will be cafe- style around small barrels as tables with checkered table cloths. Several strateg- ically placed larger barrels will hold the excellent apple cider to be served by the “Coffee House” young people under the direction of Sharon Gilpin and‘ Craig Richardson. Don C o w d e n suggested that we have large murals of appropriate sketch- es on the walls. Richmond Hill Ecumenical (‘h’ir held its annual general meeting at St. Mary's Angli- can and the executive for the 1973â€"74 season was elected. A presentation was made on behalf of the choir to Miss Brenda Ash in appreciation of her work during rehear- sal and presentation of the four performances of “The Creation". An end-of-the-season party is to be held on June 11 at 8 pm at Victoria Square Community Centre. Tickets are $2 per person. All mem-1 bers and friends of the choir are cordially invited. >l< * A: The 4th Richmond Hill Guides and 9th Richmond Hill Brownies held their an- nual mother and daughter dinner on May 29 at St. Gabriel's Anglican. Among the guests were Division Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Shirley Morehouse: District Commissioner Mrs. Sylvia Limpert. and District Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Olive Verrico. Everyone attending was given a felt crest specially designed and made by Ralph Armstrong, depicting the Richmond Hill rose and lion and the Guide and Brownie emblems. Following the dinner, seven Brownies received their wings and “flew up" into Guides. They were Ruth Armstrong, Karen Anderson. Sharon lvany, Kim Warren, Nancy Swan, Karen Taskinen and Sharon Graham. The commissioners partici- pated in badge presentation ceremonies to the Guides. Twenty-three received stage three first aid certificates and badges, having success- fully passed a St. John Ambulance course. Several Guides also received other badges. Beverley Colton, lit- tle house emblem, child care, outdoor cook, and collectors: Kathy McNamara, toymaker. bird watcher and outdoor cook; Susan Hoffmann, toyâ€" maker; Deborah Norrie, na- tive lore and writer, and Michelle Austen, collectors. Guide Captain Ginger Norrie reported that the Guides are working on sev- eral other badges, among them home nurse and emer- gency helper, and that these badges would be presented by the end of June. OBITUARY Richard Bostock Former Resident Richard (Dick) Bostock, a former resident of Richmond Hill, who at one time had his own tinsmithing business on Lawrence Avenue, passed away in Durham Memorial Hospital on Sunday, May 20, 1973. Death was caused by a massive coronary attack. He was in his 59th year. Left to mourn are his wife, Rosa (nee Leighton) RN; daughter Annette (Mrs. Wallace McKinnon), sons, Philip, Paul and Stephen, all of Durham, Ontario. And sisters: Edith (Mrs. W. Wiseâ€" man) Port Perry; Erica (Mrs. R. T. Green) Toronto; Helen (Mrs. G. Johnston) Durham; Elsie (Mrs. R. Rogers) Tor- onto; Mary (Mrs. J. R. Rey- craft) Richmond Hill, and brothers: John, Willowdale, James and Bert, Toronto, and Bill, Florida. A brother, Arthur predeceased Dick, in 1971. Among the many friends and neighbors who attended the remembrance service at Durham Cemetery from this area were, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Seaton and Mona Ro‘b- ertson. 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Electrologist Member of E.A.0. 8; A.E.A. 884-8771 "Earnest" Opens At Rehearsals for the Curtain Club’s next presentation â€"- Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of being Earnest” â€" are now reaching their Seen here in a scene from the play are (left to right) Neville Cross, Marg- aret Cross, Joan Harold and Dennis Stainer. Not seen in this shot are the lavish costumes, which date back approximately to the time when Richmond Hill was being founded. The 1 THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, June 7, 1973 15 (Photo by Tony Whitney) Curtain Club Friday play is directed by Ron Solloway and produced by Shirley Stanley. Tickets are available for the “first nighters club” on Friday â€"â€" which includes wine and cheese â€" in addition to other performances. For details and bookings phone Audrey Randall-Smith 881-6052. The glzay23runs: June 8, 9, 13, 14, 15. 16, 20, 21, Gordon S. 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