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The One Parent Families Association of Richmond Hill (formerly Parents With- out Partners) are holding their founding meeting Wed- nesday of next week at 8 pm in St. Mary’s Anglican, northâ€"west corner of Vaughan Road and Yonge Street. All single parents are welcome. For further infor- mation please call 881-1325 or 636â€"5243. St. Paul's Lutheran Church Women are having their an- nual Christmas meeting at the church on Bayview Av- enue at 8 pm next Wednes- day. The program will be presented by Mrs. Floris Dauphinee with Mrs. Doreen Bell as devotional leader. The usual tradition of dec- orating the Christmas trees in the church while singing Christmas Carols, will be car“ ried out. as well as having a talent table. All women of the church are invited. The large MacDonald Tra- vel Bus, one of several ope- rating 'in various large cities in Canada, is beautifully fit- ted up with washroom, kitch- en. lounge and swivel chairs to accomodate 17 passengers, and they are used to trans- port elderly, handicapped and other groups on many oc- ca-sions. The local group was pic- ked up at the Town Hall at 9:30 am. The first stop was Galt. where everyone was treated to a delicious lunch at MacDonald's Restaurant there. After lunch the party roe-boarded the bus for a drive to the Lion Safari at Rockton where they had a very interesting drive through the grounds to see all the animals: lions, tigers, baboons, etc. which are kept as much as possible in sur- roundings natural to them. On November 23, 17 mem- bers of Richmond Hill Se- nior Citizens Club enjoyed an outing sponsored by MacDonald’s Restaurants of Canada. Peter Miller, who operates the MacDonald’s Restaurant in Richmond Hill, was host. Senior Citizens On November 29 the club room on Centre Street East was filled to capacity with members and friends with the overflow of bridge and cribbage players occupying the upstairs. It is hoped to After the stop at Rock- -ton, the party returned to Richmond Hill and each member of the tour group was given a voucher for an- other one of MacDonald’s Big M's. The seniors extend sincere thanks to Mr. Miller and ‘his company for their thoughtfulness and hospitaliâ€" ty. In the absence of Mrs. Mary Reid, who is unfortu- nately hospitalized, Mrs. Anna Holtz and Mrs. George Green and helpers prepared a delicious lunch which was served by four members of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Delta Lambda Chapter of Richmond Hill â€" Carol Wakelin, Monica Dewar. Judy Weir and Anna Apenis. Many thanks to these young women for their help and thoughtfulness. and we hope Mrs. Reid is feeling better. The Busy Bees, local chap- ter of the National Campers and Hikers Association has elected a new executive: Presidents Bob and Mary Old of 'I‘homhill; Vice-Presi- dents Ross and Irene Shuter, Richvalc; Treasurers, Jim and Lynn Cull, Thorn'hill; Secretary Janet Hnatchuk. Richmond Hill; Projects Chairmen Warren and Lib Bailie, Richvale; Program Chairmen Jim and Sally Milne, Richmond Hill; Social Convenor, Tricia Cochrane. Richmond Hill; and Camp- ou‘t Chairmen Gord and Kay lliggs, King City. make this type of evening a regular part of The club's activities. There were prizes for euchre. bridge and crib- bage as well as two door prizes. Next week will be a busy week for the club. On Tues~ day there will be the Christ- mas dinner and entertain- ment in Richmond Hill Uni- ted Auditorium at 6 pm. 'I‘hcre are some tickets still available. For information phone 884-1615 or get them at bowling on Friday. On Wednesday next the regular monthly meeting will take place at 2 pm in the same church auditorium. and there is quite a lot of interesting business to be discussed. Euchre will be on Thurs- day next week, instead of Wednesday. because of the regular general monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of each month. day next week, instead of Wednesday. because of the regular general monmhly meeting on the second Wednesday of each month. The Weekly euchres are held at 1:30 pm at the club room. 71 Centre Street East. Everyone is welcome to come along and have a friendly game and a good cup of tea for 35¢. Plans have been made for an old-fashioned Carol sing at the church at 7 pm on Dccemb'er 16. The Christmas Travelling Dinner is ar- ranged for December 15, and a program will be presented by -the youth groups: Explo- rers, CGIT, young people, and the Sunday School on ‘the evening of December 23 Everyone {is invited to attend and support these Christmas services. Mrs. Eric Zinck of Beaver- ton Road has 'had a busy time, but not all of it plea- san't, in the past several weeks. Her sister Helen Yenciw of Winnipeg spent two weeks with the Zincks at the end of October, and her younger sister and brotherâ€"in-law, Doris and Tony Lazarenko of Matlock, Manitoba, were in Richmond Hill for four days before going on to Florida. On November 6, Mrs. Zinck's mother passed away in Winnipeg. When she re- turned from the funeral No- vember 13, Mrs. Zinck was home for only a week be- fore being admitted -to York Central Hospital November 21 for gall bladder surgery. Now, convalescing at home, Mrs. Zinck wants to express her appreciation of the wonderful services of the nurses on the third floor, and thanks to her doctors. Her roommate in particular, Mrs. Joyce Naylor 15f Den- haim Drive, was a great com- fort to her, spending a sleep- less nigh-t helping Mrs. Zinck in her post-operative dis- tress. In the evening, a time of fellowship was enjoyed over the supper hour and a “Ca- rol Sing” followed. with guests from Toronto, Miss Margaret Olney as pianist, and Miss Virginia Kidd as soloist. The Christmas season, with all its festivities and services, has begun at St. John’s Baptist. For the first Sunday in Advent, the pasâ€" tor. Rev. Dana Lamb, used the first in a series of four sermons on “The Songs of Christmas". Mrs. Gary Ro- bertson was soloist. The York Regional Sym- phom' presented its first children‘s concert of the sea~ son Friday at Meadowbrook Public School in Newmarket, and will repeat the concert this Friday at 8 pm at Mount Albert Public School. A feature of the program is the composition “Autumn Leav- es" written especially for children by Director Andrew Twa and performed for the first time at these concerts. The East Central Branch of the YCHA is having its Christmas meeting Tues-day next at 8 pm at the home of Mrs. Jessie Grainger, 130 Yonge Street South. - Finally. she says that people who complain about hospital food must have nothing better to think about. A noted cook herself. Mrs, Zinck deseribed the food she was given as “fa- bulous". Recently appointed direc- tor of the YRS, Mr. Twa has earned a place high in the order of notable Canadian composers and musicians. Born in 1919 in Saskatche- wan, he received initial mu- sical education in Brandon, Manitoba where he studied the violin and effectively taught 'himself harmony. counterpoint, history and form. He served in the RCAF, and after the war became an accountant. He later en- rolled at the Royal Conser- vatory to study violin and viola with Eli Spivak and composition with Godfrey Ridout and John Weinzweig. Later he joined the faculty of the conservatory, becom- ing, from 1949 ‘to 1950. vio- list with the Toronto Sym- phony. Mr. Twa is a composer of repute with several success- ful works to ihis credit. His “Seranade for Clarinet” was aired internationally and beamed to Europe by the CBC. What is happening in your family, in your neighorhood, your club, office, church, or commu- nity during the holiday season? Keep your friends informed through “It‘s Happening In The Hill”, a free news service for our readers. Address new items to “The Liberal“, 63 Yonge Street South, or can So- cial Editor Margaret Lade, 884-1105 or 884-8177. To ensure publication in the next issue. have news into the office no later than Monday. Winner of the autographed football donated to the Big Brothers of York by the To- ronto Argonauts was won by Glen Malcolm of Markham when tickets were drawn during the Aurora Minor Football Association dance November 24‘ a transistor radio donated by Eva Karpati, daughter of Big Brothers Executive Director George Kamati. The winner was Troy Dodge of Newma-rket. The raffle raised some funds for the organization, however its financial situ- ation is critical. If the Big Brothers are to continue to heln fathorless boyvs more money is needed â€" NOW â€"â€" Send donations to the Big Brothers of York, Box 34, Aurora. or offer your servi- ces as a Big Brother. The te- lep'hone number is 727-1251. There are still about 50 boys in th“ region on the agen- CY’s waiting list, and with Christmas just around the corner about the best gift thev could be given is a Big Brother who is willing to spend a few hours each week in “man to man" talk and activities. The need is parti- cularly great in the southern and far north extremities of the region. During the campaign to sell raffle tickets, the Little Brothers were competing for The Richmond Hill Ecu- menical Choir is preparing for a veritable banquet of Christmas music. The c'hoi-r’s 90 members under direction of Ed Luka is presenting a concert December 14 at Our Lady Queen of The World Roman Catholic Church, Bayâ€" view and Crosby Avenues, and on December 16 it will repeat the performance at St. Mary’s Anglican, Yonge Street at Vaughan Road. Best wishes of the com- munity go with Val and Bob McKittrick, formerly of 97 Baker Avenue, who have moved to Kitchener where Bob has gone [into business for himself. Both have been very active in The life of Richmond Hill, and we feel sure that they will soon be firmly established in their new community. In addltion to Christmas Carols, the choir will per- form excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah” beginning at 8:15 pm on both occasions. Tic- Kets are available from choir members or at the door. A collection will be taken. The choir was formed in 1971 by Les Nicholls and the late David McGuire, who was rector of St. Mary’s Anglican at the time. It has presented three major works [0 date. “The Seven Last Words of Christ" by Dubois, Lhe “Messiah” and the “Cre- ation” by Haydn, and in ad- dition to the Christmas con- cert, is rehearsing for the "Requiem" by Verdi and a Lenten program which will m-clude excerpts from “Sta- aat Mater" by Rossini, “Sta- bat Mater” by Dvorak and "The Seven Last Words” by Dubois. More than houses are in- cluded in the selection of 12 natural looking works of art. Included are churches, the “Oldest House in Richmond Hill". the old mill. the high school and other landmarks that Mr. Haessler wished to preserve on canvas as a tri- bute to the town‘s Centen- nial Year. In order to maintain its present Ehigh standards and to provide assistance to other choirs in the commu- nity, the Ecumenical Choir is now seeking financial sup- port from the people of York. “The Houses of Richmond Hill" is the title of a collec- tion of paintings now on dis- play in a case opposite the main desk at Richmond Hill Library. 24 Wright Street. The exhibition of 12 works by Helmut Haessler of Bec- ker Road opened Saturday and will be on Show to the end of the month. Helpmate-Information ('HI) opened a clothing centre at Riéhmond Hill United Tues- day of last week. It will be operating on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 am each. week, providing clothing for people of the community who are in desperate need of clothing. To meet the anticipated demand, citizens are asked to donate good, clean cloth- ing in all sizes for all mem- bers of a family. boots, shoes. and baby equipment (but not babies). Anyone willing to volunteer their services in assisting in this worthy cause on Tuesdays are asked to call Liz Mc- Ateer at 889-6477. Gifts were collected for Sunnybrook Hospital by Audrie Apperly. Volunteers were many in helping to dis- tribute these gifts Ito hos- pitalized veterans. Although Audrie and other members visit the veterans every month, Christmas time is a special visit. The meeting closed and was followed by a social tea. UNICEF Greeting Cards are available in Richmond Hill at the Shoe Shelf in the A & P Plaza, Yonge Street North at Crosby Avenue. As a special end-of-the- year project the Explorers are selling 1974 calendars. They are now available from members of -the group, their leader, Doris Sanderson, 884-2773, or at -the church of- On Wednesday it was Rose Morrell and Grace Saunders north-south, and Pat Rawlin- son and Edna Dunn east-west. Want to sum smoking? Need some help? A fivevdary plan is scheduled for Ja- nuary 6 to 10 at York Cen- tral Hospital. This program is sponsored by the Outreach Committee of St. Matthew’s United, and all are welcome. Call 884-6307 for further details. If there is suffivcent sup- port, the girls will continue with their project, collecting cans in a bin at the back of the church, or people can lake their cans directly to Crown Cork and Seal on Keele Street, Maple, and watch the pile grow. Christmas Cooking will be the topic for the next meet- ing of AMO la morning out) group at Richmond Hill Uni- ted next Wednesday. The speaker will be Mfs. Heath- er Eland, home service su- pervisor of Consumers’ Gas Company. The program will begin at 10 am and everyone 15 welcome. The nursery for pre-schoolers will be open from 9:30 to 11:15 am. The winners in duplicate bridge club played November 26 were north-south Harry Gerber and Stewart Cole, and eastâ€"west Ann and George Payment. 'I‘he Explorers of Rich- mond Hill United happily announce that, with the help of church members and the general public, they have re-cycled over one ton of metal cans. They wish to share their feeling of satis- faction wi-th those who assis- ted by peeling off labels, washing cans and flattening them. f‘i‘ce. There is no schedvuled pro- gram for the last meeting of the year on December 19. Coffee will be available for those who wish 'to sit and chat, and the nursery will be open as usual. AMO will begin meeting again on Ja- nuary 9. . DUPLICATE BRIDGE On Friday north-south w i n n e r s were Ann and George Payment, east-west winners Marie and Stewart Cole, and in vthe novice game in first place were Al Lehman and Gordon Duncan with Bob and Diane White second. Prince Philip Centre Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375 Ladies’ Auxiliary welcomed Lhree new members at a meeting November 26. They are Comrades Ethel Mac- Rae, Evelyn Yonge, Pearl Dean and Constance Doe. President Mary Robson chaired the meeting. For information and part- ners, call Marie Cole, 773- 4280. The various committees gave their reports, with the biggest report coming from Catering Officer Gloria San- ford. December is going to be a busy month for cate- ring. There will be the grandchildren’s Christmas Party at 2 pm Sunday, the auxiliary’s general meeting and Christmas Party at 7 pm Monday â€" no uniforms and a 50c gift. December 13 the “Dixie Cabaret" will go to Branch 66 in Willowdale. The auxiliary extends thanks to Branch 375 for their support at the _show November 23. and to Dennis Moore of Moore‘s School of Dancing for teaching Gerry Chapman and Audrey Da- venport their two dance rou- tines. He proved anything is possible. Gifts were collected for Sunnybrook Hospital by Audrie Apperly. Volunteers were many in helping to dis- tribute these gifts to hos- Richmond Hill Eastâ€" today (Thursday) is the day for the Bayview Se- condary School's Garbage Club monthly collection of newspapers. The papers will be picked up in the area bounded by Bayview Ave- nue, Yonge Street, Elgin Mills Road, and south to Paliser Crescent (St. Jos- eph's Roman Catholic School). To make sure you don’t miss the pick-up have your papers tied in bundles at the end of your driveway by 12 noon. The Garbage Club collection is made on the first Thursday of every month. The Richmond Hill UCW members are looking a bit smug these days, they lh-ave earned -the right after rais- ing more than $2,200 at their luncheon and bazaar November 8. Donations from the congre- gation and UCW of St. Mat- thew’s United have provided four bed kits to the “Sleep- ing Children Around the World". Each kit contains a mattress, rubber and cotton sheets, two blankets, a foam pillow and pillow cases, mosâ€" quilto net and two pairs of pyjamas. Kits have been dis- wibuted ‘to more than 2,600 children in India, Indonesia and Africa. Lawrence Haworth, 9|, Passes First Resident 01‘ May Avenue Obituary Richmond Hill Globe Bike Club members have been too busy lately, and the weather too wet or 'too cold for the usual weekly outings. Receiving golden bars were Beth Trumphour, Loree Mills, Kim Philip, and Tracey Ball. Patty Burtch received her Golden Hand, the highest award a Brownie can earn. Twenty-nine profi- ciency badges were also preâ€" sented. Looking ahead to winter, man-y of ‘the members are planning crossâ€"country ski- ing as weather permits. This and other matters will be iscus‘sed at Jake’s Place, 18 Bryson Drive, Thomhill at 8 pm Monday next. All are welcome. It you would like to attend, call 889-2317. On November 20 ten new Brownies were enrolled. They are Tracey Brown, Donna and Karen Skanes, Deanne Philip, Lisa Hilde- brandt, Kathleen McDo- nald, Cheryl Madill, Susan Porter, Wendy Sambrook and Sharon Redpath. Twentyâ€"three Brownies of the 11th Richmond Hill Pack accompanied by three lead- ers and ‘two parents spent a pleasant afternoon at Casa Loma on November 17. The highlight of the visit was the climb up to the two towers of this lovely building. The first iresidemt on May Avenue, coming ‘to that area on May 8,1914. Lawrence Marshall Haworth passed away at 'his home at 31 May Avenue, where he has lived for 59 y‘eam, November :24. Mr. and Mrs. Ha‘worth cele- brated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 1971 and at that time Mayor William La- zenby paid tribute to them as long-time residents. Four of their five children were born at 31 May Avenue and all attended church and school in Richmond Hill. Born in Manchester, Eng- land, June 22, 1882, the son of Benjamin Haworhh and Mary Woodmancy, Mr. Ha- wortfh emigrated to Toronto, and found employment with ‘the T. Eaton Company, later moving to Richmond Hill. He was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Anglican Church, serving as people's warden and as sidesman. He was a Master Mason of Richâ€" Joan Berry, 257 Elmwood Avenue, was one of 30 artists displaying their works at Richmond Hill Arena last Saturday. Various media were used in creating the exhibits above â€" oil, acrylics, ink. The show included metal Then & Now - 7-10 pm. - Latin Rhythms 10-11 pm. DANCING SUNDAY NIGHT (Banquet Hall in Eglinton Park) 180 Eglinton Ave. W. Famous Swing Band Music Club 6-5000 Singles and Couples or make up a party Works Of local Artists 5/10 wn At Arena FREE PARKING OFF EDITH DRIVE The November 22 Red Cross Blood Donors Clinic at the Lions Hall was attended by 209 people but only 179 pints of blood were secured. However ‘the Kinsmen who organized and assisted at the clinic wish to thank all those who turned up and those who gave “the gift of life". Richmond Hill Horticultu- ral Sooiety is holding its An- nual Awards Night Decem- ber 13 at 8 pm in the Lions Hall, Centre Street East. Entertainment and a C‘hrist- St. Matthew‘s United is having its Christmas Party Saturday, starting at 7:30 pm with chicken dinner, punch, games. cards, danc- ing, carols and good friendly talk. For tickets call Ann McLean, 884-7780; Barbara Lynden, 884-5339; Winnie Ring, 884â€"4295, or Marion Mc’l‘avish, 884-5526. Horticultural Society msa party will follow. Visi- ‘tors are welcome to come and spend an enjoyable eve- ning with the group. On November 20, 9th Rich- mond Hill East Brownie Pack enrolled nine new Brownies. They are Melissa Amey, Emilie Bairos, Maxine Bairos, Jennifer Boardman, Teresa Furness, Madge Drysâ€" dale, Andrea Young, Wendy Clarke, and Mary-Lynn Ivany. There were several parents present, and games and craft demonstrations followed the enrolment. One Parent Families' As- sociation, North York Chap- ter (formerly Parents With- out Partners) will ‘have a showing of the film “Bridg- ing The Gap” followed by discussion of parental effec- tiveness in coping with child- ren at its meeting next Tuesday at 8:30 pm in North York Community Hall, 5090 Yonge Street, Willowdale. mond Lodge AF & AM No. 23 for move .th-an 50 years and Past Principal of Victo- ria Chapter No. 205, Royal Arch Masonry for almost the same length of time. All single parents are welcome. For further infor- mation write to Box 42, Wil- lowdale. Surviving to mourn his pas- sing are his wife, Rose, sons Lawrence and Stanley and daughters Noreen (Mrs. R. Christopher), Mildred (Mrs. N. Christopher) and Winni- fred (Mrs. W. Ferguson), 15 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. er, James Haworbh, Douglas Haworth, Bruce Ferguson, John Ferguson and Gary Christopher. The funeral service was held 'November 27 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church. Richmond Hill, with Rev. Fred Jackson officiating as- sisted by Rev. David BarretIt. Interment followed in Rich- mond Hill Presbyterian (k- metery. He was carried to his last resting-place by six grandsons, Bruce Christoph- The CGIT and junior and senior choirs of St. Mat- thew's United Church are preparing for a musical pre- Christmas festival. on De- cember 16 at 7 pm. The two choirs will present “Carols by Candlelight” in the church, and on December 23 at 7 pm ‘the CGIT will pre- sent its annual candlelight service, Tropical plants, potted plant arrangements, poinset- tias and chrysanthe-mums will be available at bargain prices when St. Gabriel’s Anglican has its Christmas Flower sale, offering plenty of choice for gift or home decorating. The event takes place Sunday fro-m 1 to 5:30 pm at the United Floracultu- ral Products Greenhouse on Major Mackenzie Drive one- half mile west of Highway 400. At the service in Rich- mond Hill Presbyterian Church Sunday morning, Mr. Hank VandenBrand, who was responsible for the plans and much of the work of the extensive renovations car- ried out during the past few months was lhonored by the congregation. Rev. William Wallace, on- behalf of the session, the board of mana- gers and the congregation presented Mr. VandenBrand with a 35 mm. camera in appreciation of his work and of the spirit Iin which he car- ried it out. Richmond Hill‘s Centen- nial Christmas is coming up, and an excellent gift sugges- tion is a Centennial Souve- nir. There are crests, spoons, flags, plates, charms, etc., still available at Richmond Hill Public Library, Dynes Jewellers, Victoria and Grey Trust Company, Bob’s Bot- toms and Ups, and Jim Milne for the Busy Bees, 884-6785. Spoons only are on sale at the YWCA, art, macrame, weaving, decoupage, batik, painted stones, and various other arts and crafts. 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Wood (Photo by Ron Fawn) SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS Adult tickets $1.50 from band or choir Wednesday, Dec. 19th, 1973 TIME: 8 PM. GLASSES Bayview Secondary School Band and Pleasantville Public School Choir present Two in a Room Per Week PRESCRIPTION OPTICIAN S (on the Mezzanine Floor) members or phone 884â€"4453 LOCATED AT THE Y.C.A.M.R. “ 500 " ANOTHER $500 ’73 3RD TIME WINNER TOKEN N0. 367 MR. JOHN RIDDER THORNHILL. ONT. Dec. 6, 1973 884-1955