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A SPORTING PROPOSI- TION â€"â€" by James Aldridge. Fine tension and wholesome emotion highlight this story of a 13-year-old boy, his pony, and a crippled girl whobelieves that she 'has equal claim on the contro- versial pony. This excellent novel should have a very special charm and meaning for young adults. (Fiction at Three new members were welcomed: Mrs. Nan Ferg- uson. Mrs. A-da Wilkinson, and Mrs. Frank Denby. The business meeting adjourned early and the members were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Helen Lindsay and “The Happiness Is" group, and by the music of Mr. James Green. The trip to the Ice Capades was a highlight. Forty Sen- ior Citizens attended, and every last ‘one enjoyed it thoroughly. Eta Sigma The Thornhiil chapter, Eta Sigma, has had a busy month. The activities were set in motion with a chap- ter exchange to XI Gamma Mu in Aurora. The girls exâ€" tend thanks for a most enâ€" joyable and enlightening LOG CABIN NOBLE -â€" by F. Van Wyck Mason. This popular author's latest no- vel tells an epic tale of sun- ken Spanish galleons and the recovery of a fabulous hoard of gold, silver and jewels. The book is based on actual events in the life of a man who began his career as a frontier roughneck but rose to knighthood and even- tual governorSLhip of the Massachusetts Bay colony. (Fiction at Thornhill.) JOURNAL OF A SOLI- TU'DE â€" by May Sarton. This is a book to read slowly and savour. It is a journal written with joy, anguish, tenderness, despair, tears and tantrums. Many photo- graphs amplify and reveal additional truths. (Non-fic- tion at Markham and Thorn- hill.) Mrs. Hilda Jessop was at the piano as usual, for the singing of "O, Canada." Since the three-month stint for the preparation of re- freshments was up. volunâ€" teers were called for. Mrs. Matty Wismer and Mrs. Flor- ence Dean are willing to take over. Various bus trips were considered for the fu- ture. A winter one to Niag- ara was well thought of among others. It did not seem likely that the one us- ually taken to see the Christmas lights, would hap- pen this year due to the energy problems. The Thornhill and District Senior Citizens held their regular general meeting on November 21 at the Presby- terian Church Hall. There was a good attendance in spite of the rainy weather. Senior Citizens TOWN OF MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARIES 20 Epic Tale Of Sunken Ships And Fabulous Gold Hoard THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario. Thursday, Nov. 29, 1973 “Love isâ€"" was the table theme of the Progressive Dinner Party on November 10. It turned out to be a gourmet’s delight and a wine taster‘s heaven. Punch and hors -d’ oeuvres were served at Jane MacKenzie’s. About 9:30 everybody rushed around the corner for the main course at Ann Bowry's. Diane and David Lisburn had a gorgeous fire ready, THREE PICASSOS BE- FORE BREAKFAST â€" by Anne-Marie Stein. The ve- ry beautiful accomplice-wife of a forger of master-pieces tells this story of the swind- ling of art galleries and dealers of Europe, Great Britain and the United Sta- tes. Eventually, the drug ad- diction of this corrupt but very talented pain'ter under- mined his self-imposed dis- cipline and led to his arrest. Won-fiction at Markham and Thornhill.) Prior to a most successful trip to Stratford, Susan Lit- tle reviewed the play “The Taming of the Shrew". Ev- erybody agreed that this made the play much more interesting. A PROUD TASTE FOR SCARLET AND MINIVER â€"â€" by E. L. Konigsburg. A daring choice of subject for a children’s book results in a novel which is off-beat but also humorous. vivid and widely-appealing. Eleanor of Aquitaine is in heaven wait- ing to learn whether her husband, Henry II, has final- ly won admission to para- dise. Several of Eleanor‘s friends and relatives each tell a part of her romantic and eventful life in twelfth century England and France. (Fiction at Markham and Thormhill.) LOOK FOR THESE TIT- LES ATT YOUR LIBRARY. Nine new and valued mem- bers of Eta Sigma received their pins during the ritual of jewels held at Aurora Highlands on October 30. The new members welcome-d were: Barbara Bishop, Val- erie Consdine, Diane Lis- burn, Jane MacNamera, Charlotte Petersen, Ardy Reid, Joan Trotta, Dianne Wambolt and Marlene Wentâ€" zell. The chapter wishes them success in sorority and may they all receive enjoy- ment in this year of “love, love, love." Markham and Unionville.) On October 13 the chapter members with their hus- bands made the most of a vice that a great many peo- ple enjoy! Gambling! Monte Carlo night was held at the home of Charlotte and Charles Petersen. The treas- urer reported a small profit which Will help the kitty grow for the various under- takings. meeting. Their guest speaker gave all some food for thought. Regular monthly executive meetings are held in the sub- division and every member of the association is always welcome at these meetings. Perhaps at the Coffee Party, the dates of the future execuâ€" tive meetings will be posted. One will be held tonight (Thursday) at 8 o'clock at 26 Royal Birkdale Drive. School News Meet the teacher night at Bayview Fairways Public on October 15 was very success- The Bayview Fairways Ratepayers Association Mon- day at 8 pm is having a Coffee Party at Bayview Fairways Public School, Ev- eryone in the community is invited to come out and meet the executive. Membership in the association is only $2.00 per family per year. If you are concerned with the protection and develop- ment of your community and environment you should join the association. It has been in existence for two years. During that time they have: 0 Endorsed and supported the campaign of the present councillor for this ward, Gary Kay, who is continuing to do much good work on your behalf; 0 Conducted successfully an 18-month battle against subdivision and development of the golf course lands im- mediately adjacent to your homes; November 29 and 30 have been set aside by Thornlea Secondary for the staff to work on student evaluation. This is almost the end of the term and the new term begins on the fourth. December 3, because of the modified year set up by the department, will also be for teachers only, This is an areaâ€"wide conference for professional development. Letters have gone out to all the parents concerning all this The YCHA held a most successful boutique bridge on November 14 at Thomhill United. Beautiful desserts, and as good as they looked. were ready for the bridge players. There was also a table of handmade items, so useful for Christmas pres- ents. There were 57 tables of bridge enthusiasts. The affair was convened by Mrs. Eleanor Gall, assistâ€" ed by Susan Rae, Marguerite Mote and Betty Jessop. Community Involvement 0 Provided an annual fire- works displayâ€"the only one 'in Thornhill. 0 Been instrumental in making Consumers Gas avail- able throughout the subdi- vision; Registration for all clasSes is to take place on Decemâ€" ber 11. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the pool. on Bayview Av- enue opposite Romfield Cirâ€" cuit. School News Two auxiliary members, Wendy Gamblin and Jean 0 Lights installed on John Street and a sidewalk is near completion; O Requested crossings and crossing guards for your children’s safety; A new venture is “Aqua- bics” at 2 pm on Wednesâ€" days. This is a recreational program in the water for Senior Citizens. It is plan- ned for 'fitness as well as recreation, and should be of great interest. especially to people who do not like land exercises! 0 Requested and had in- stalled speed limit signs, stop signs. no parking signs; O Strongly supported the classification of New Leslie as an arterial route without stop signs â€" it has been so classified; 0 Induced council to clean up Sabiston Garbage Dump; Come to the Coffee Party and find out what the cur- rent projects are. Since the meeting will be held in the school, it could be a chance for those of you whose chil- dren do not yet attend Bay- view Fairways to see the unique and interesting layout of the school. An important circular reached the houses in east Thornhill last week. It was an outline of the swimming program of the Markham Town Parks and Recreation Department. It begins with a special Christmas holiday schedule which includes aquatic games periods. famâ€" ily swimming, etc. Then it turns to the classes for the winter term. 'There is something in it for every age and every level of skill. and the group sat round it for coffee and dessert, and the pleasures of the comp- any. Another successful month in Beta Sigma Phi. Swimming Program Around Bayview Fairways Correspondent: Lois Brisbois 166 Bay-view Fairways Drive 881-2853 ' The Senior Adults who meet at Thornhill United held a Christmas Bazaar on November 22. As usual the home baking disappeared very quickly! It was a very pleasant happening. Gordon Fleming, the dir- ector of music at the United Church, is anxious to form a group of young instrumentâ€" alists. It is planned that they will accompany or as- sist with church music. Ban- jo, sittar, guitar, violin, all are welcome. Please phone Mr. Fleming at 884-6774 for further information. The Women of the Church, .Christ‘ the King Lutheran, report a successful meeting on November 20. The guest speaker was Norman Knap- ton. Staff Member of Blue Hills Academy. He was speaking on the normal child and what constitutes deviation from the norm. The mond Maple guests After the speech there were many. many questions and discussion. fui with 80-90% of the chil- dren being represented by one or both parents. The children seemed to enjoy accompanying their parents to the school and showing them their work and their work areas. On December 12, there will be a musical Christmas service at Canadian Reform. There will be a male quar- tet, congregational singing, children’s singing. This is under the direction of Wil- liam Visscher. A special programme has been operating in the grade one-two area since October 26. For one hour each Friday afternoon the children have a chance to experience an activity in a small group setting. The activities have includâ€" ed drama, sports. cooking, sewing and knitting, paper sculpture, ceramics, puppetry. recorder and swimming at Thornlea Secondary pool. These special activities have been supervised by regular teachers, parent volunteers and Thornlea students, Rhon- da McLeny, Doug Oldford and Mike Burieigh. The chil- dren can only benefit from the individual attention af- forded in these very small groups. December 12 is report day at Bayview Fairways Public and the parents will be asked to come to the school to pick up their children's reports and to discuss them at the same time. This was also done last year. But this year more time will be allowed so neither the parent nor the teachers will feel rushed. On December 1, the Can- adian Reform Church, 148 Thornridge Road, is holding a Bazaar and Bake Sale be- tween 11 am and 4 pm. There will be knitted goods, stuffed animals, Christmas decorations and craft art- icles. Besides the bake sale there will ‘be a snack bar with coffee and cake, cro- quettes and French fries. Mrs. Diane Kampen is the convenor. A reminder from the school that Monday is a professional development day for the teachers and thereâ€" fore a holiday for the chilâ€" dren, Church News Hurry, hurry if you want to celebrate New Year‘s at St. Luke‘s Parish Centre. Featured will be music by Rueben Rivas, a hot and cold buffet, hats, noisemakers and door prizes. Dancing will 'be from 9 pm until 2 am. Tick- ets at $25 per couple may be purchased from Social Com- mittee members. They are Alice Leon 889-6867, Carl Pindera 499-0411 and Kay Reeve 889-8833. Only 125 tickets are being sold. December 9 is Sharing Day at Holy Trinity. The speaker will be the Anglican Primate, Most Reverend Ed- ward Scott, on his first visit to this parish. The children of the church are invited to bring unwrapped gifts of canned food. clothing or toys for needy families in downtown Toronto. St. Luke‘s Roman Catholic on Green Lane has begun a ping pong programme. It will operate on Sunday eve- nings from 7 o’clock until 10 for grades 5 to 8 and on Monday evenings from 7 un- til 10 o’clock for high school pupils. You may register after the Sunday Masses. The fees are $2.00 per person or $4.00 per family. Briggs made ceramic pieces as some of the prizes for the lucky draw. Church News women from Rich- Hill, Unionville, and Lutheran were the Happy Birthday greetings to Mrs. Lynn Jones formerly of Duncan Road, who added another one on November 24. Henderson Avenue PL has booked the “L001 Glass Dance Theatre" w' will present “Once Upo Rainbow" .tomorrow at 2 for grades 4, 5 and 6. Two events, one for the students and one for the teachers. took place Wednes- day of this Week. Secondly, the staff, all those who teach Eglish, plus three from the Royal Orchard Senior Public School, one from Bayvicw Fairways Pub- lic and two from Bayvicw Glen Junior Public will at- tend a special dramatic arts workshop headed by Howard Reynold of Woodland School, who is a master teacher of English. The work of the Junior Women’s Committee of the National Ballet Company of Canada has made it possible for students from E. J, Sand classes to take in the produc- tion of “The Nutcracker Suite" at a cost of $2 each. This production is at the O'Keefe Centre and the stud- ents will attend December 19 and 20 at 2 pm. Transporta- tion will ‘be provided for an additional 50¢ per child. The workshop will contin- ue until December5 at Wood- land School between the hours of 4 and 6 pm daily. School News The students enjoy'ed the second of their series of “Tea Dances" in the afternoon. The E. J. Sand Parents’ Group report that they don’t actually have a full slate of officers .yet as one position remains in doubt. It is ex- pected this matter will’ be resolved soon. As reported last week Howard Hunt is the new president of the group. No programs or activ- ities are pla'nned before the new year. Neighborhood Notes Arthur Watling of Clark Avenue remains in serious condition in Wellesley Hospi- tal, Toronto. Again his many friends and neighbors wish him a speedy recovery. Wedding bells are to ring January 4 for Allan Carle of 105 Morgan Avenue and his fiancee, Lynda Austin of Rexdale. The wedding will take place in Woodbridge. It has been learned the Doncaster Community Ladies‘ Club will forego its annual Christmas outing this year. Their next get-together will be in January. Birthday greetings are in order for Christine Geoffrey. 60 Babcombe Avenue, who Belated congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hender- son (nee Lukemiuk) form- erly of Duncan Road, on their third wedding anni- versary. Mom, Mrs. John Lukemiuk of Duncan Road. gave a surprise dinner in their honor. Congratulations again! Mrs. Pearl Dubkowski of Sixteenth Avenue has re- turned from a trip to Sas- katchewan. This was a happy and sad occasion for Mrs. Dubkowski. She visited close relatives in Saskatoon, Wa- kaw and surrounding dis- tricts. While in Wakaw she visited the graves of her beloved mother, father and relatives. In memory to them she placed \xreaths on the graves. Neighborhood Notes Apologies for last week when this column was inadâ€" vertently placed under the wrong neighborhood head- ing. The misplaced items are repeated here as follows: EAST RICHVALE An outstanding world citizen, Chief Itieâ€" yong Akpan and his wife of Nigeria, Africa, visited Thornhill Presbyterian Church Nov- ember 11 for an hour and a half reception where they met members of that congregation. In Canada to attend the annual meeting of the Bureau of International Education at Banff, Chief Akpan is the acting deputy- minister of education in a Nigerian area, and his wife is headmistress of a public school. South Thornhill And Bayview Glen News Correspondent: Mrs. Sophie Logush Telephone 889-4405 CORRESPONDENT: DAVE BARBOUR â€"â€" PHONE 889-5205 - 366-1720 Presbyterian: From Two C ontinents Meet Avenue Public the “Looking Theatre" which “Once Upon A pm At present those in charge would be particularly grate- ful for donations of the following items: foam egg cartons, milk cartons (all sizes). baby food jars, Read- er's Digests. magazines with colorful pictures, tin cans, aluminum pie plates, plastic detergent bottles. plastic cleaners’ bags) and scraps of sewing trim (lace, ribbon, sequins, buttons, etc.) Also needed are a stapler, paper punch and rulers, etc. will be nine years old Sunday and to Christine Carter, 61 Morgan Avenue. who will mark her 10th birthday Mon- day. Church News A sincere “thank you" is extended to the many per- sons whose thoughtful contri- butions of art and craft sup- plies are a continuing source of valuable assistance to the After Four Program of Thornhill United Church. Contributions should be marked “After Four” and may be left on the top of the coatrack in the narthex or beside the metal cupboard by the basement telephone. Series Interesting Programs North York Public Libraries The Annual Poinsettia Tea and Bazaar at Emmanuel Anglican was a huge success. The ladies had worked hard to decorate the hall with a Christmas theme and there were many lovely gifts and food items. Numerous free daytime and evening programs are being offered, beginning this week, in various branahes of the North York Library. > The Willowdale Library, 5126 Yonge Street, is having an introductory workshop on parent effectiveness training December 5 at 8 pm, teach- ing skills of communication between parent and child based on concepts of encou- ragement, mutual respect and co-operation. Church News Many new residents as well as many old friends attended and the ladies of the ACW wish to thank all those who contributed and those who attended for a success. School News Several students from grades 5 and 6 at Langstaff Public will be going to see “The Nutcracker” put on by the National Ballet Company of Canada on December 19. Because of the cold winter weather the lunch hour at Langstaff Public will be re- duced to one hour. The usual lunch hour activities will con- tinue. but the children will not have to spend so much time outside on bad days. The classes will be dismissed half an hour earlier in the afternoon and the bus sche- dules have been changed to suit that. This year, remembering the LANGSTAFF NEWS “The Liberal” requires a responsible boy or girl for an established paper route in the Romfield Circuit area of Thornhill. This is an excellent opportunity to earn some extra pocket money. Please Phone Dinah Darlington at 884- 1105 for further details. CARRIER Correspondent: Mrs. Geoffrey Cook 84 Garden Ave. Telephone 889-4553 making it such spirit of the pioneer woman, the women of Thornhill Unit- ed were invited to participate in a “Live Love” project each using her own particu- lar talents to help raise the $2,000 UCW allocation to the Mission and Outreach Fund of the church. Homemade articles for gifts, marmalade, floral arrangements, fresh bread rolls, cheese cake, crescent rolls, singing les- sons, pressed flower pictures, typing, animal sketches, hair- dressing and Christmas stock- ings are only a few of the many things offered. Call the church office for further in- formation. Scouts & Cubs Norm Frost of 51 Almond Avenue is the new advisor of the 2nd Thornhill Venturers “B” Group. He succeeds Cliff Holtz who stepped down recently. Norm reports that he is still settling in and that big things are in the works for the group in the very near future. However, the Ven- turers enjoyed an outing about three weeks back. The “B” group’s president is Norm‘s son, Mike. The workshop will be led by Mrs. Sylvia Rosenberg who will introduce the lto- pie with the screening of the film, “Bridging the Gap". For those who want to know what is happening in the community the Brook- banks Library. 210 Brook- banks Drive, holds a weekly “coffee and conversation” group on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Baby sitting service is available. Victoria Village Library, 184 Sloane Avenue, holds feature films for all the fa- mily on the‘second Friday and comedy films on the fourth Friday of every month, beginning at 7 pm. There is no charge. Adults and young people with basic experience in sewing can learn simple doll-making using patterns from various magazines and from a collection of homeâ€" made dolls. The sessions are held in the Downsview Lib- rary, 2793 Keele Street, on Fridays from 6:30 to 9:30 pm November 30 to Decem- ber 21. The series of four even- ings of light-hearted films for the family got underway last night and is scheduled for each Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm to December 19 in the Bathurst Heights Library, 3170 Bathurst Street In the above picture (left to right) are David Black and Mrs. Black, members of Thornhill Presbyterian and Chief Akpan and Mrs. Akpan. Chief Akpan is a leading elder in the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria and holds many offices in the church as well as in the civil field. They remained in Canada for a month to visit churches and universities. PETER SMITH York Home T.V. 306 Bayview Ave. (Plaza) 889-1646 - 884-4165 WORKS IN A l DRAWER Color TV from GET YOUR N E\\’ BOTTLE V Canada‘s largest-selling rye whisky Blended and bottled by Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Ltd., Waterloo, :‘gYORK $9,?) FIVE STAR Ring Funeral Home BYRON E. RING 7783 YONGE ST. THORNHILL 889-7783 The Faculty of Arts is now accepting applications for admission to a first year programme of studies leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The term will start on January 28 and end on August 2. Students may enrol in full-time or partâ€"time studies, taking from 1 to 5 courses. Deadline for receipt of com- pleted applications is January 16. For further information and an application call the TOWN OF MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY Monday to Friday (Photo by Dave Barbour) 34 YONGE ST. S. - 884-1955 RICHMOND HILL “Fitted to your Eye Doctor’s Prescription” CALL FOR TENDERS Gordon S. Wood The ChOICC. Oil Supply & Furnace Maintenance for its branches at Unionville and Markham. The paving of the parking area and en- trance to the Unionville Centennial Lib- rary. ,GLASSES TOWN OF MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD JANUARY 1974 ADMISSION TO THE FACULTY OF ARTS PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS York Enquiry Service (YES) 667-3563 Central Administration 10 Colbome Street Thomhill by December 3/1973 Send tenders to: Seagram’s ON UNIVERSITY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of Robert Walker All persons having claim against the Estate of Rober Walker. late of the Town 0 Richmond Hill, in the Reg-_ ional Municipality of York; who died on or about the 16th day of May. 1973. are hereby notified to send para ticulars of same to the un- dersigned on or before the 6th day of December, 1973:, after which date the Estate. will be distributed, with re-’ gard only to the claims of' which the undersigned shall then have notice. and the undersigned will not be 1i-' able for any person of whose claim he shall not then have. notice. DATED at Richmond Hill. this 13th day of November 1973. Roy Rumble, Execu tor of the Estate of Robe: ‘ Walker, by his solicitors Messrs. Lawlor. LeClaire Stong & Nevins. Barrister and Solicitors, 55 Yong Street North, Richmond Hi1 Ontario. CLOTHING ALTERATIONS and REPAIRS YONGE & LEVENDALE RICHMOND HILL TRY 9 am. - 5 pm. ' CLEANING CENTRES