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At the close of the meet- ing Vice-President George Taylor introduced a group of members of the York Cho- raliers who first led the singâ€" ing of a number of old songs, their sang two numbers dedi- cated to Dave Howard on his 901m birthday : “Bless This House" and “Happy Wande- rer". The pot luck luncheon and euchre at the club room on Valentine's Day was enjoyed by all, and everyone agreed that Percy Jones and his committee should be con- gratulated. Man-y thanks, also. to those who provided the delicious luncheon dish- es. The club is having its an- nual rummage and white elephant sale in the club room, 71 Centre Street East, on March 30. Donations of usable articles and good clean clothing will be appre- ciated. Mrs. V. Waterhouse is the convenor. The sale is one of the main money raising events of the year for the club. Others are the bazaar and bake sale in the fall, the quilts made by the quilters and the regular euchres â€" all of which are the means by which finances are obtained for providing comforts, treats and subsidiâ€" zed outings for members. Jake Ravenzwaay of Globe Travel Service introduced Stuart Turnbull of the Por- tugal Airlines who showed some interesting films of Portugal. The afternoon end- ed with refreshments served by Mrs. Bea Cook and her helpers. Tickets are all sold out for the Kitchener and Dundas trip, but at the time of writ- ing there are still a few tic- kets available for the five- day trip to Nashvifie, Ten- nessee and the “Grand Ole 09”” on April 5. This trip is open to all members and f r i e n ds. For reservations contact Convenor Gil Clubine at 884-1260 or 'J0 Horne, 884-8407 by February 23 at the latest. Richmond Hill Senior Ci- tizens’ Club had its annual meeting February 13 in Richmond Hill United Audi- torium. President Jo Horne welcomed eight new mem- bers and five visitors. Six members present and two who were not are all celebrating their birthdays this month. Dave Howard ceâ€" lebrated his 90th on Februa- ry 12 and Bert Cook his 85th on February 19. Both of these youngsters have workâ€" ed unstinit'ingly for the suc- cess of the club for many years. Congratulations and best wishes to all. Sunshine Committee Con- venor Mrs. Grace Sayers re- ported that Mrs. Elizabeth Jolly's condition has not changed and she is still al- most completely paralysed. She enjoys hearing from friends, also the visits of those who call in to see her. She is in Room 316. River- dale Hospital, Toronto. Mrs. Prue Glassford is now over at Country Place and also enjoys hearing from friends. Senior Citizens Rummage can be left at the church Friday morning. or call Lorraine Willcock. 884-7559 for pick-up. Baked goods â€"â€" the more the bet- ter may be left at the church from 2 to 4 pm or 7 to 8:30 pm Friday. Visitors to the sale Saturday will get a free cup of coffee â€" or two. The UCW is also looking forward to a visit to Holy Blossom Temple in Metro on March 3. Leone Marshall is in charge of arrangements. St. Matthew's UCW is making an 11th hour appeal to members and friends ‘to get a head start on the spring housecleaning and turn those hidden and unused or outgrown items or white elephants and clothing over to the rummage sale committee for the rummage and bake sale from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday at the church on Crosby Avenue. Congratulations to all win- ners of the court whist held January 22 to celebraie the 16th birthday of the auxilia- ry. First prize went to Yvon- ne Smith, second to Sharon Fewster, third to Pam Lake and the booby prize wen-t to Helen Hadwen. The 5th Richmond Hill Cub and Scout Ladies' Auxi- liary is presenting the film, “Sexuality and Communica- tion” in Richmond Hill Uni- ted Church Parlor on Tues- day evening next at 8 pm. All members, friends, and former members are wel- come. Richmond Hill Horticultu- ral Society meets February 26 at 8 pm in Richmond Hill Presbyterian Sunday School room. Parking at the rear. The guest speaker, Ted Mag- inn of Toronto, will talk about birds and refresh- ments will be served. Mrs. Doedens read a letter from the “Committee of One Million”. This is a petition for signatures for “Light of Life". There will be no meeting in March. The next meeting, April 17, will be election night. Nominating committee are Mrs. Lorene Flannel-y chairman. Mrs. Alice Smith and Mrs. Margaret MacLach- lan. 'I‘here will also be a pot luck supper. The CWL rummage sale will be on April 27. Conve- nor is Mrs. Stella Dickenson. The C a t h o l i e Women’s League of Our Lady Queen of the World Roman Catholic held their monthly meeting Wednesday last. President Mrs. Mae Doedens chaired the meeting. Mrs. Mary Thompson repor- ted that her “Bridge for Mis- sions" had netted close to $65 which will be sent to ‘the Daughters of the Cross in India. Mrs. Alice Smth reported that only one of the Roman Catholic schoob in the area will be participating the public speaking contest Feb- ruary 24. Members were asked for donations of door prizes for the bridge ‘and euchre night on March 15. John Dewar, planning di- rector for the Township of Vaughan provided the cultuâ€" ral program at a meeting held at Mrs. Donna Mc- Phail’s, 272 Lucas Street. Mr. Dewar showed members his personal slides of some of the better planned new com- munities in England and Sweden explaining the ad- vantages and how they would be beneficial if incorporated mto new Canadian design-s. That spring is on its way and occupying the thoughts of many was evident when Convenor Ruby Uren opened her Hall Street home to an organizational meeting of Richmond Hill YWCA's Trea- sure and Trivia sale and luncheon committee. This popular annual function will again be held -at the Lions Hall, Centre Street East, May 8 from 11 am to 3 pm. Coâ€"convenor of the event is Anne Winstone. and com- mittee members will Operate various sections: Betty Lou Wight, antiques; Eileen Jud- ge, trivia; Edith Bumfield, boutique: Evelyn Boyd, flow- ers; Claudine Wallace, Iliats and scarves; Phyllis Miller, decoration: Daphne Strau- mann, jewellery: Anne Wins- tone and Audrey Walker, books and records; Merle George, kitchenware; Ruth Charlton, baking; Edna Ed- wards, coffee; June Burnie, toiys: Fran Wachna. publicity; and Kay Smith, tickets. On January 23, members toured the H. J. Mills hot- houses on Duffel-in Street, to see the numerous types of nos-es grown and the methods employ- ed to achieve the well known quali'ty. Art Leech the su'pe- rintendent for 35 years, made it a very interesting visit. A meeting was held in the evening at the home of Mrs. Joan Hood, 47 Gentry Cres- cent. Members are currently making preparations for the Yellow Rose Ball to be [held February 23 in the Lions Hall, Centre Street East. The ball is the chapter's largest annual undertaking and all proceeds are to com- munity work. The Cubs had a very suc- cessful skating and sliding party with an outdoor cook- out at Bruce’s Mill Conser- vation Area on January 26, thanks to the parents who gave their time to help. The Cubs invited their parents to the meeting this week to celebrate Cub Week, shOwing the parents how the program runs. A film and light lunch filled out the evening. New boys are always welcome to join the pack. Delta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi celebrated the winter weather with an old fashioned sleigh ride held at Magiscroft Farm followed by a swinging party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Weir of 390 Kerrybrook Avenue. 'The 3rd Richmond Hill Cub Pack was for a time on the verge of folding, but is now off to a good second start. On January 23, 18 boys were invested into Cubs by their Akela Math Merkelbach. They hold their regular meetings from 7 to 8:30 pm Wednesdays at St. Gabriel’s Anglican on Cros- by Avenue. St. Gabriel’s A n g l i c a n Couples Club ‘had an evening of bowling on Saturday fol- lowed lyy a social 'time at the home of Pete and Ada Bry- den, Beaverton Road. Co- hosts for the even-mg were Dave and Joan Lane and Mr. and Mrs. Bryden. To the many hundreds of readers of “It’s Happening in the Hill”, and who are ob- viously also library patrons, Morris has a new home. He 15 of course the lovely old cat who wandered by the library a few weeks ago and adapted us, much to the de- light of the staff, library users and the children at story hour “he played with him with nary a trace of re- sentment on his part. He seemed to enjoy all the hi- BULLETIN 0N “MORRIS” ry desk, and of course to the children who looked for him in the children's room, we know that he will be very happy in 'his new home â€" and we feel that many mem- bers of the library staff will take advantage of the invita- tion 'to visit him, once in a while! However the day of rec- kcnling came when the staff was asked if they would part with Morris â€" all agreed, reluctantly and very sorrow- fully, but only upon assur- ance that the was going to a good home and a kind owner. And so to all our library users who knew Morris 'by name, and who stepped over him so very carefully as he lay sprawled full length on the mat in front of the libra- DUPLICATE BRIDGE The winners on February 11 at the duplicate bridge club were norbh-sout‘h Marie Cole and Gerry Browning first, Rose Morrell and Grace Saunders second; east-west Fred and Theresa Tierney first, Mabel Howe and Edith Windsor second. On February 13 north- south winners were Rose Mon-ell and Grace Saunders, east-west Mabel Howe and Edith Windsor. Friday winâ€" ners of the Swiss teams tour- nament were Al Lehman, Gordon Duncan, Rose Mor- rell and Grace Saunders. seemed to enjoy all the jinks! There will be a novice game on Friday as well as the usual open game. For partners and information call Marie Cole, 773-4280. The World Day of Prayer is being celebrated March 1 with a 1:30 pm service in St. Mary’s Anglican and an 8 pm service in»St. Matthew’s United on Crosby Avenue. This year‘s theme is “Make Us Builders of Peace”. These services are open to all. Speaker at St. Matthew’s will be Mrs. Uneetfla Joyce of St. Matthew‘s congregation. The annual Scout and Guide Week service for Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers in the area will take place at 7 pm Sunday in St. Mary’s Anglcan. Since Lord and La- dy Baden-Powell, founders of the Scout movement and Guides were both born on February 22, the week in which this anniversary falls is observed through-out the world as Scout and Guide Week. Nursery for pre-sc-h‘oole‘rs is from 9:30 to 11:15 am at the church, and newcomers are always welcome. For fur- ther information call Jacky Dedlow. 884-1309. The second of three youth weekends in the Toronto Dioceses March 1 to 3 will have as its theme “In Search of Myself, In Search of Christ, In Search of Com- munitY". and the hosts will be the young people of St. Mary’s Anglican. For infor- mation call Parish Intern Don Downer at 884-2227 or 88-1-2583. The AMO (a morning out) program at Richmond Hill United February 27 will be showing and discussion of a film from the London Life Human Journal series, “The Learning Process". This film has been loaned by Rich- mond Hill Library. Y.C.A.M.R. "500" Color TV from Sweetheart Peter York Home T.V. 306 Bayview Ave. (Plaza) 889-1646 - 884-4165 ’74 ANOTHER $500 ’74 WINNER TOKEN N0. 302 MRS. C. CARTER RICHMOND HILL WORKS IN A DRAW'ER GET YOUR g Discotheque AKENG'S CLUfi Two students from Bay- view Secondary School in Richmond Hill were awarded honorable mentions at the threeâ€"day Fifth Annual York Symposium at York Univer- sity last week. Each year York encourages senior se- condary school students to develop ideas. theories and research in the area of their academic or creative interest and to submit their works to the university faculty for judging. Those 5 it u d e n t 5 whose works are considered to be of exceptionally high quality are invited to pre- sent them at the symposium, anda few others of high calibre are selected for he- norable mention. Information about Sympo- sium '75 will be available early in May. Interested per- sons may contact the Schools Liaison Office, York Univer- sity, 4700 Keele Street. Down‘sview, or call 667-2334. East Central Branch of York Central Hospital Auxi- liary had its installation of officers at a meeting Februa- ry 12 at the home of Miss Marion Ra-mer. Officers ins- talled by YCHA President Mrs. Peggy Temple were Chairman Miss Marian Car- ter; CoChairman Mrs. Zelma Ross; Secretary Mrs. Mary Hitchins and Treasurer Mrs. Margaret Heard. The local students receiv- ing honorable mention were Ian Smith, whose paintings were given much praise, and Card Schwab whose film “Requiem for the Masses” was viewed by the film de- partment and judged excel- lent. Con-venors of the various committees are Membership Mrs. Margaret Hall; Friend- ship Mrs. Mabel Charles; Sewing Mrs. Elsie Beatty; Social Mrs. Margaret Phipps; Program Mrs. Edith Boynton and Mrs. Dorothy King. Participating churches are St. Mary’s Anglican. St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic, Richmond Hill Uni- ted, Richmond Hill Presbyter- ian, St. John’s Baptist. Baby rilting will be ‘prOVide'd. There will also be an eveâ€" ning meebing on the east side of town, Court Simcoe 1314 of the Independent Order of Fores- ters held 1heir re g u l a r monthly meeting on Februa- ry 12. Guest speaker for the evening was Joseph Dwyer, secretary-treasurer and ad- ministrator of the York Cen- tral Association for the Men- tally Retarded. He showed slides of menially retarded children and young people at school, at work, at play. and a discussion followed. March 1 is the World Day of Prayer, and there will be a service at 1:30 pm in St. Mary’s Anglican Church led by Mrs. David Barrett. The theme is “Make Us Builders Of Peace" and the speaker will be Miss Beryl Morris. Richmond Hill Presbyte- rian is having its February Fellowship Frolic Saturday evening â€" social night with skits, music, fun and refresh- ments. Tickets are $1 for adults, 25c for children. Con- venors are Mr. and Mrs. Harley Jeffrey of King City, 833-6434. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH COVERNMENT MATTERS CALL DON DEACON MPP 965-5806 - 832-2555 884-5837 - 887-5901 PARKWAY HOTEL Beautiful Fabrics! Tremendous Styles! Sale Ends HURRY!!! This Sat MID-\VINTER Made to Measure I’MyJâ€"Imile E.of50yview BRIYISH DISCOTHEOUE N0 COVER “WHERE THE SINGLES MINGLE” Sorry, no pom or gamefl‘flrfl $105 Richmond Heights Ctr BOND CLOTHES (Meyer Solomon) In “The North Mall” 2 for $185 Thcse pouring tea were Mrs. Darlene LaRose, Mrs. Mae Jackson, Mrs. Elsie MacKay, Mrs. Myrtle En- dean, Mrs. Oora Buchanan and Miss Gladys McLatchy. Mrs. Betty Stephenson, as- sisted by members of Ri-eh- mond Hill UCW. served delicious refreshments. Plaques were received from Prime Minister Pierre Tru- More than 300 friends and relatives gathered to join in the festivities, some from as far away as Winnipeg anvd Saskatoon. Mr. and Mrs. Howard, re- sidents of the Hill since 1955, received the guests seated on a love seat and chair â€" part of a grouping of hand-carved walnut furni- ture dating back to the 19th century and formerly owned by Mrs. Howard’s grand- mother. One special guest was Mrs. Mary Chellew who celebra- ted her 80th birthday this week. The two birthdays héve been celebrated jointly for many years, and they continued the custom this year even though Mrs. Chel- lew has moved to Willow- dale. The hall was tastefully ar- ranged with two long tables with beautiful floral centre- pieces sent by the Senior Ci- tizens’ Club ‘of Richmond Hill and the Town of Rich- mond Hill. Many small tea tables for the guests also -had floral arrangements created by Mrs. Kay Cunningham. Miss Ellen Boynton. Ia niece from Thornhill, was hostess-at-large, and Howard LaRose, a nephew from Inâ€" glewood, helped in a great many ways. On February 12 all roads in Richmond Hill led to the Lions Hall on Centre Street East to help Dave Howard, also of Centre Street East, celebrate his 90th birthday. â€" EVERYONE WELCOME â€" BOND LAKE ARENA AUDITORIUM THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28, I974 RICHMOND HILL AND DISTRICT MUSIC FOR EVERYONE ESTELLE MARKHAM ARCT RMT TELEPHONE 884-3787 David Ho ward 's "Happiest Day ANNUAL MEETING PIANO AND/0R THEORY CLASS AND PRIVATE LESSONS FOR ALL AGES YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION at 1:30 p.m. Babysitting available at St. Paul’s United Church will be held at YWCA Mayor William Lazenby and other members of Rich- mond Hill Council were pre- sent and presented Mr. How- ard with a pair of gold cuff- links bearing the town crest. dew and Premier William Davis. Greetings were also received from William Hodg- son MLA York North; Don- ald Deacon MLA York Cen- tre; Robert Stanfield MP, Federal Progressive-Conser- vative Party Leader, and hundreds of other well-wislh- ers. The girls’ choir of Rich- mond Hill United under di- rection of Mrs. Jean Thomp- son, sang “Happy Birthday" and “Feeli‘n’ ” with all of the guests joining in. On February 14 there was another Celebration, 3 Valen- tine Tea Party at York Cen- tral Hospital when Mr. How- ard presented the hospital with a cheque for $500, coum- pleting a donation of $1,000 toward equipping a room in the hospital’s new addition. The money was part of the proceeds from the sale of his book, “The True Life Story of David James How- ard". Mr. Howard. who was born in Stouffville and farmed for many years in York Region, reported that it was “the happiest day of my life". On this occasion Mrs. Grace Jackson, chairman of An equal sum has been sent by ‘Mr. Howard to 'the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. 76 Yonge St. S. Richmond Hill 884-5587 POODLE CLIPPING PET GROOMING ACCESSORIES THE POODLE SCENE Mrs. Myrtle Endean. Centre Street East, was one of 300 people who turned out to an open house in Richmond Hill Lions Hall last week to wish David Howard. a resident of the Hill for nearly 20 years. a happy 90th birthday. A long-time friend, Mrs. Endean is shown greeting the guest of honor. She also lent a hand pouring tea for the constant flow of guests. (Photo by Stuart‘s Studio) the hospital board, poured tea. Others present were Mrs. Howard. Hospital Ad- ministrator James Hepburn, Dr. James Langstaff, Dr. and Mrs. John Heard and Mrs. Dorothy Spears. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, l‘eb. 21, 1974 TRAVELLING in comfort in an ensemble by Colour and Contrast Monday - Friday 9:30 am. â€" 5 pm phone 832-2424 156 King Rd. E., King City, Ont. Planning Committee of a Whole February 28th, 1974 Council Chambers of Municipal Offices Town of Richmond Hill 7:30 pm. Proposed sale of Parts of Shelly and Sussex Roads PUBLIC MEETING 8 :30 pm 9 :00 pm. 34 YONGE ST. 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