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CROWN OF ALOES â€" by Norah Lofts. One of Uhe most popular novelists writing to- day brings to life the cha- racters and times of one of the most intriguing mo- narchs in European history â€" Isabella I of Spain. (Fic- tion at Markham, Thornhill and Unionville.) Willard Simpson, 68, Passes Active In The Community The meeting was then handed over to the adopted member. Mrs. Elizabeth. Dais from the Women‘s Institute in Cockpole Green, England. She had a printed invitation inviting the Institute here to the one in England. She brought maps and made a trip of it. describing the plane journey, the arrival in London, the means of reach- HOME AND HOME AGAIN â€" -by George and Helen Papashvily. An enchanting account of a journey back to Russion Georgia after forty years. The Pa‘pas‘hvilys won enthusiastic acclaim with Mr. Simpson was born in Toronto in 1906, the only child of Caroline and Jane Mundey and Richard Simp- son. When he .was six years old he and his family moved to Thorn'hill to be with the grandparents, who liVed at the corner of Yonge and John Sts. where the Domin- ion Store now stands. (The grandparents were Joseph and Christine Munday.) He attended Thornhilll Mrs. L. Johnston (Nancy) lResidents Association are Brian, 18, received minor in- Public School and Richmond‘ and Mrs. J. Lennox (Jane), meeting at Holy Trinity juries. Hill High Sch001. He began and two grandaughters Jen- church hall tonight. The Charged with impaired his banking career with the nifer and Betsy and hundred executive will report on its driving, careless driving and Standard Bank and retired of friiends to mourn his pas- activities during the last 12 failing to stop at a red light. from the Canadian Imperial .ing_ months, . was Mr. Small. gill\llllllllllllllllllllllll“lllllllllll“llillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll\llllll“illllllllllllllllllllllllmlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll'1'1 G. K. S.'s literary executor. This tremendous amount of new information has made possible a carefully detailed examination of the life of the literary giant whose enormous output included the famous “Father Brown" stories. tNon-fiction at ’I‘hornhill.) Last week Thornhill lost an outstanding and well-be- loved citizen, and we all are the poorer because of this. Willard F. Simpson of John Street. died after a lengthy illness March 18. The fune- ral was held in Thornhill United Church Thursday and he was buried in Thornhill Cemetery. by Dudley Barker. A timely centennial biography of this larger-than-life man who knew not moderation. Un- restricted access to note- books. diaries, and letters was granted ‘to the author, Mrs. Alva Thompson re- ported for the board meeting. The district annual meeting is scheduled for May 16 at Stouffville United Church. There will be a rally on June 17 at Sharon Temple. In reply to the roll call each member had to answer with the description of a food or utensil which had been used in her family 75 years ago. Mrs. Ann Hes lop brought a 'food-chopper' which was older than that. The Thornhill WI held a regular meeting last Thurs- day afternoon at Mrs. Percy Bone's, Kirk Drive, and be- gan with dessert. Mrs. Anne Jackson, the president, was in the chair. The theme for the meeting was “Be quick to see what is good, and slow to see what is evil.” Mrs, Mabel NHzen and Mrs. Grace Say- ers read appropriate poems. WI 22 referred to the library board for comment. Regional Councillor Jack Gilbert agreed, On receipt of these Mr. Simpson is prepared “The Maple Library has no room for expansion. to proceed in preparation of structural detail You can park only five cars there. We have relating to this library building. been asked to expand Kleinburg Library and Mayor Garnet Williams and Clerk Ted we are going to have problems to do a proper Jackman were authorized to sign the standard tect for construction of a library in Thornhill. form of agreement with Mr. Simpson as archi- job there.” 'llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll“llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll-F TOWN OF MARKHAM gig,” I PUBLIC LIBRARIES Look For These Titles.’ G. K. CHESTERTON â€" BOOK H TALK E r1 Concession 1, on the southern projection of Brook Street. The proposed plan has been examined by members of the Town of Vaughan Library Board who suggested some modifica- tion and changes in the design, it was reported to Vaughan Town Council at its March 18 meeting. It was also reported that Mr. Simpson has revised the proposed interior design and has submitted the proposal to the town for further consideration and the revised plan has been referred to the library board for comment. On receipt of these Mr. Simpson is prepared to proceed in preparation of structural detail relating to this library building. Mayor Garnet Williams and Clerk Ted Jackman were authorized to sign the standard form of agreement with Mr. Simpson as archi- Architect Napier Simpson has completed plans for the proposed Thornhill Public Library (Vaughan) to be located on part of Lot 29. Vaughan Council Signs Agreement With Thornhill Library Architect THE LIBERAL, Richmond, Hill, Ontario, Wednesday, March 27, 1974 A WESTMINISTER CHILDHOOD â€"â€" by John Raynor. The author, a com- pcser of songs and a highly sensitive, gentle man; spent his childhood in the some- times forbidding shadow of Westminister Abbey. His journal evokes in the reader a quiet, nostalgic joy as the book unfolds the picture of a lost privileged world of muted beaty. Exquisitely i1- lustra-ted. (Non-fiction at Thornhill.) ing Cockpole. She took them first to visit her house, ldescribing what they would 'see, and then over to the hall where the Institute meets. She told them about the form of the meeting and introduc- ed them to some of the mem- bers! She is enthusiastic and vivacious. and gave them all a most enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. “Jamie” Jamieson pre- sented her with a small gift, and thanks. Mrs. Mabel Mizen produc- Suggestions for trips in the coming year included a Niagara trip in blossom time, a picnic at Oshawa on their Golden Anniversary at the invitation of the Senior Citi- zens, a picnic to Woodbridge with other clubs in the dis- trict, Upper Canada Village and Ottawa staying away one or two nights, a TTC tour of the Metro Parks. Mrs. Grace Baker has arranged for a tour of Christie Bakery in October. At the general business meeting the president report- ed that he is having the names of past presidents and deceased members inscribed in the memory book. He also reported that the cost of a microphone‘would be $120 but he hopes to be able to procure one for less. He was a member of the Thornhill Horticultural So- ciety and of the Thornhill C e m e t e r y Improvement Committee. Mr. Simpson was a very active member of Thornhill Methodist Church and then Thornhill United Church. Bank of Commerce in 1972 because of his health. His communiity interests were many. He was a mem- ber of the School Board of ISA 1 Markham in the 1940’s and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Police Village of Thornhill during the 1950's. In 1947 he was Charter President of the Thornhill District Lions Club and an active member until his death. The March 20 meeting of the Thornhill Senior Citizens began with a pot luck lunch- eon. The many delectable dishes prepared by some of the members were greatly appreciated. Mrs. Mabel Mizen produc- ed some old song sheets which she had discovered. They all sang the 2nd and 3rd verses of ‘O, Canada’, and decided to sing one old song from the song sheets at each meeting. . Senior Citizens a record of their early years in America, and this new book proves that they have in no way lost their talent for charming writing. (Non- fiction at T-hornhill.) DEAD AS A DODO â€"â€" by Lynne and Brian Edwards. An exceptionally bright and inventive picture book about a dodo who is incensed to discover that he ‘has been listed among the extinct animals. His efforts to con- vince the British Parliament that a mistake has been made will entertain both the pre- school listener and the adult who is reading aloud. (Fic- tion at Thornhill.) He leaves his wife, Marion Ellis, and two daughters, Mrs. L. Johnston (Nancy) and Mrs. J. Lennox (Jane), and two grandaughters Jen- nifer and Betsy and hundred of friiends to mourn his pas- ring. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN, They managed to cram so much into their four days there. They visited the parliament buildings and sat in on a question and answer session of the house. (The MP from St. Thomas had arranged that.) They saw over the mint, and had a grand tour of the governor general’s residence. The tour guide is a Thornhill-ite Mrs. Oades. They went to the National Art Centre, and the shopping plazas, and had a drive along Sussex Drive just after a 13” snow fall. Mrs. Bone says she has never seen anything more beautiful. They were all entertained for tea at Mrs. Neill Smith's in Rockcliffe â€" she was a former Alma girl. The stayed at Beacon Towers and were most com- fortable and ate at a variety of delightful restaurants. Residents Association The bus belongs to.the school, and so was available for them whenever and wherever they wished to go. They travelled through the northern route to Ottawa and back by the St, Lawrence. The annual euchre will be held April 23 at 8 pm at the Anglican Church Hall on Brook St. Plans for refresh- ments and draw prizes were discussed, Mrs. Gertrude Holt, ably assisted by Mes- dames Ann Holmes, Gert Fisher, F e r 11 Anderson ‘Jamie‘ Jamieson and Matty Wismer will co-ordinate all the refreshments and contri- butions from other volun- teers. It Should be a huge success with all the thought and effort which has been expended on it. The Thornhill - Vaughan Residents Association are meeting at Holy Trinity church hall tonight. The executive will report on its activities during the last 12 months. The meeting concluded with the showing of slides of previous picnics where mem- bers saw themselves having a good time. There were also pictures of the Florida Dis- ney World and of some beautiful blooms grown in the president's own garden. It was a very pleasant after- noon and very well attended. Mrs, Percy Bone has just returned from a very differ- ent trip to Ottawa. Her daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Bone, principal of Alma College, was escorting 13 girls from Mexico and Venezuela who had to ramain at school dur- ing the winter break, on a trip by bus to Ottawa. Mrs. Bone went too. NB. The Clothing Depot which operates out of the Thornhill United Church will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Tuezdays from now Mrs. Mable Jennings has made a handsome afghan which is to be raffled in the fall. Tickets will soon be available at 25c each or 5 for $1. to swell club funds. Of Interest The three month tour of duty in the refreshment de- partment being up, Mrs. Matty Wismer handed over to Mrs. Mary Swenscoe. The club welcomed six new members: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gooch, Mr. and Mrs. John Bimie, Mrs, Willamina Glover and Mrs. Hilda Good- man. The financial position is in a sound state, it was re- ported. In discussion, Councillor Ab Holilngshead questioned the site, claiming it to be too far from the centre of population. “It’s only about three-eighths of a mile from the centre of the Village,” stated Councillor Milton Savage, “and right next to Thornhill Public School.” Brook Street is a short block west of Yonge Street. “For once, let us put a building where we can‘expand and have plenty of parking space available,” pleaded Mayor' Garhet Williéms. “We don’t want to make the same mistakes as were made with the Maple, Kleinburg and Richvale Libraries." Jack Galbraith, 47, of Brightbay Crescent, Thorn- hill, head of South Thornhill Ratepayers Association, was seriously injured in a two- car accident at Highway 7 and Bayview Avenue, March 16 at 5.25 pm. Mr. Galbraith, who has led the fight against the Town of Markham fluoridating the water supply without more, public discussion, was a pas- senger in a car driven by his son Ian, 18, who police said was proceeding south on Bay view through a green light when the accident occurred. were great favorites, and the latter was the latest of the Chinese lilies brought to Europe. Between 1929 and 1939 the breeding went ahead apace, and today there are as many as 400 different varieties. They are hardier than their ‘forebears! i Canadians did a great deal of the breeding: Miss Pres- ton, Dr, Skinner, Professor Taylor, Dr. Palmer, and Mr. Percy Byam are well-known names amongst knowledge- able lily growers. ‘ There are seven classes of The Galbraith vehicle was in collision with a car driven by Ronald Small, 57, of Scar- boro, who was eastbound on Highway 7. The impact drove the first car across Bayview into a southbound vehicle driven by John Ball, 52, of 16th Avenue, Thornâ€" Two other passengers in'Asiatics. Mid.Century, Gold- the Galbraith car, Mrs. Eliza-11m Challice, Harlequin, etc. beth Galbraith, and son,:are also Asiatics. Brian, 18, received minor in-I Aurelian have long trum‘ juries. pets or sunbursts. They are Charged with impairedivery fragrant. The Henryi driving, careless driving and‘su-am are fairly hardy. Al- failing to stop at a red light. I most all have some Yellow in was Mr. Small. itheir make-up. v The Orientals come from .llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllull“lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllff2 ‘ south Japan and China. Auratum is the most famous lily of all. hill The Ecumenical Lenten Service on this coming Sun- day evening at 7 pm will be held in Thomhill United Church. Rev. Ernest John will preach and Ron Neun will lead the service. Adult tickets are $2. and children (grades 6, 7, and 8) are $1. For further information call 889-2726. Five foot concrete side- walks will be included in the design for the recon- struction of Yonge Street from Steeles Avenue to High- way 7 by the Ministry of Transportation and Commun- ications, Vaughan Township Council learned in commit- tee March 11. Plans are to construct four 12 foot lanes with two nine foot parking lanes and a 14-foot storage lane in the centre. making a total of 80 feet. The design requires a small boulevard with a five foot concrete sidewalk On both sides. They have also requested that the Ministry hold pub- lic meetings regarding the proposed reconstruction which will require purchase of land to accommodate the wide road surface, boule- vards and sidewalks. Jack Galbraith HurtCarMishap The dramatic society of St. Paschal Baylon Church. 92 Steeles Avenue West, Thorn- hill, is presenting “The Man For All Seasons.” March 30 and 31 at 8:30 pm. Reconstruct Yonge Steeles - Highway 7 Council adopted the sub- mission March 18 and the town engineer was authoriz- ed to inform the Ministry that the town is willing to participate in the storm sewer lover-sizing and in the costs of new sidewalk in- stallations. However they want the Ministry to submit for approval the charges to Vaughan upon completion of their cost studies. Matters for discussion in- clude the new influx of resi- dents in the southern section; from Yonge to Keele Streets,I the proposed widening of Yonge Street and the effects on the area, the hydro trans- mission lines, and other mat- ters which pertain to the community. The slogan of the association is “Dedicated to better living in Thornhill,” and the association seeks help and support towards this end. Church News This will be followed by the election of officers. Canadians did a great deal of the breeding: Miss Pres- ton, Dr. Skinner, Professor Taylor, Dr. Palmer, and Mr. Percy Byam are well-known names amongst knowledge- able lily growers. There are seven classes of lilies, but only three are im- portant: Asiatic. Aurelian and Orientals. The earliest bloomers are the hardiest, and the late bloomers the more delicate. The most fragrant are the last, and the least the first! The Tiger Lily and the Umbellatum are both hardy Asiatics. Mid-Century, Gold- en Challice, Harlequin, etc.‘ are also Asiatics. Oddly enough, in spite of their popularity, as late as the 1930's little had been done about hybridizing them. The speciosa numbered about a dozen and were not hardy. Madonna and regal lilies were great favorites, and the latter was the latest of the Chinese lilies brought to Europe. The subject of his address was “Lilies” and Mr. Smith had his own pictures to illus- trate his talk He began by pointing out that the growing of lilies goes back to Egypt- ian times. and people have continued to grow them ever since. They are such frag- rant flowers, and fit into al- most any garden plan. Also they have such magnificent flowers as his pictures proved. The Thornhill and Area Horticultural Society held their regular meeting March 19. It was announced that there will be a workshop, perhaps more than one, in flower arranging in June. The University of Toronto is giving two courses this sum- mer. one on organic garden- ing and another on modern pest control. There will be a special price for the largest sunflower at the September show and the October show. Seeds will be distributed later in the year for those wishing to grow and show! Mrs. Margaret Riley intro- duced the speaker of the eve- ning, the society's own secre- tary, Murray Smith. She said that it was lucky day for the horticultural society when Mr. Smith decided to retire in Thornhill. The pictures were fascinat- ing, giving us examples of the varieties, and the color is out of this world Mr. Smith's enthusiasm is catch- mg. Lilies Not Difficult To Grow Speaker Tells Horticulturists Lilies require fairly open, porous soil. add coarse sand and peat moss to clay. They also require lots of water, but must have good drainage. The hole for planting should be dug about one inch deep. and if the drainage is not good. 18" and put some broken stone at the bottom. Woodsy soil, and leaf mould are assets. The soil should be acid (much more acid for ImperiaIS) with the exception of Madonna and Regal which like a little lime. They lost out to Owen Sound in the OMHA Double “A” Quarter-Finals but the Thornhill Glaverbel Bantams had a great season losing only three games in 55 games. The Glaverbels finished first in their York Simcoe Double “A” League and went on to winrthe championship. In spite of their exotic appearance a n d great growth. lilies only require an average amount of fertilizer. RX30 in water is good. Mulch doesn‘t hurt. Lilies like their lower leaves in shade. Pine needles make a good mulch for them. providing some acidity. By MARGARET GOVAN Back row (left to right): Coach Randi! Carr, Cal Mc- Thorn/rill Bantams First In York-Simcoe Play The Luck of the Irishâ€"a miniature using shamrockâ€" the Steeles, Evelyn Calladine, Barbara Wade. Spring Thaw â€"â€" a water viewing designâ€"The Steeles, Kay Qually, Evelyn Calla- dine. March Winds â€" using branches and flowersâ€"Kay Qually, Rezin and Irene Steele, Evelyn Calladine. Some delightful designs on topical themes were awarded prizes as follows: St. Patrick‘s Dayâ€"Evelyn Calladine. The special prize for the finest specimen was awarded to Verna Bednarski. Highest points were won by Sue Nish- iyama. Other flowering house plant: Sue Nishiyama, Evelyn Turner. Katy Ackerman. Planter: Maxine Funnell. African Violets: Iris Whit- more, Lucille Pherill, Anne Killham. Coleus â€"â€" Lucille Pherrill, Shirley Newfield, Mabel Mizen. Any other foliage plant: Sue Nishiyama, Kay Qually, Maxine Funnell. "Don't be afraid of lilies; they are not difficult to grow. And they are most attractive in th’e garden," is Mr. Smith’s advice, This March flower show was the first in many years; there was a total of 42 en- tries, a very good showing considering that there were no entries in the Six classes assigned to flowering bulbs. House plants were Well rep- resented with prizes going to: Fibrous begonias â€" Sue Nishiyama, Lucille Pherrill, and Jack Manning. Flowering geranium: Marg- aret Riley, Katy Ackerman. A\ rose fungicide may pro- tect them. Sometimes the leaves turn red in the fall (called firing). This means something is wrong with the bulbs. He was thanked by Mrs. Doris Butterworth for an ex- cellent talk. Potted vine: Verna Bed- narski. Jack Manning, Lucille Pherrill. Lilies are fairly free from pests, although there is a fungicide which attacks them. Bottle Babyâ€"Evelyn Calla- “The Liberal” requires a responsible boy or girl for an established paper route in the Henderson and John St. area of Thornhill. This is an excellent opportunity to earn some extra pocket money. CARRIER “Fitted to your Eye Doctor’s Prescription” 34 YONGE ST. S. -- RICHMOND HILL Please Phone Dinah Darlington at 884- 1105 for further details. Ring Funeral Home BY‘RON E. RING 7783 YONGE ST. THORNHILL 889-7783 Gordon S. Wood GLASSES PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS Arthur Elseyâ€"Fish Food Fertilizer donated by Kay Kually. Kay Qually and Jack Manningâ€"sets of Hasti Notes donated by Irene Steele. 1mnu1muun\muuuuuuuumluunuuunuummuuuuumu Rosemarie Crawford â€" a dried flower arrangement do- nated by Kay Qually. A pleasant half hour fol- lowed the meeting during which people enjoyed the show, the refreshments and conversation. The juniors got into action with decorative designs, the theme “Sun in the Snow”, a depiction of a favorite sport using some plant material. Pam Wade was awarded a first, and Nancy Turner a second. Charles Williamson â€" a variegated geranium donated by Doris Butterworth. dine. Barbara Wade, Maxine Funnell. The special prize in the decorative section went to the Steeles with the highest points won by Evelyn Calla- dine. The lucky winners of the draw prizes were: Barbara Wadeâ€"Merrigro Greenhouse donated by the White Rose Nurseries; Irene Steeleâ€"a merchandise voucher donated by the McConnell Nursries. Everyone is invited to cheer on a favorite team. whether it be novice, atom. peewee, bantam, midget or junior at‘ the new Mark- ham Centennial Centre, Concession 7 north of High- way 7. For information call the centre at 297-1366. Mayor Anthony Roman will be presenting the “Mayor’s Trophy” to the community accumulating the most points during the week. The Town of Markham is holding the first of what is hoped to be an annual minor hockey week starting April 1 and continuing through to April 7 inclu- sive. 830 boys in 49 teams will be participating from the Markham, Thornhill and Unionville areas. Markham Minor Hockey Week 884-1955 Cathie. Colin Herd, Al Berryman, Dave Brown, Rocky Pant- alone, Mike Johns, Jim Rennicks, Neil Stevens, Brian James, Rob Waterson, Manager Vic Steele. Front row (same order): Rob Browning, P'aul Bernardi, Assistant Captain Mark Steele, Dan Hildebrand, Captain Jim McLaughlin, Dino Pant- alone, Assistant Captain Ross Gordon and Bill Sim. ‘ the hands of the Commissuon by May 6. 1974. The Commission may request a subsequent oral review of any submission Submissions and inquiries should be addressed to: ‘ The Secretary. Hospital inquiry Commission. 400 University Avenue. 11th Floor. Toronto. Ontario ,M7A 1T8 Persons or groups wishing to make a written submission are asked to: 0 Notify the Commission by April 9. 1974 of their Intention to make a written submission. , _o Make written submissions as soon as possible to be in The Minister of Labour has established a Hospital Inquin Commission to investigate ways of providing the current process of hospital negotiations with an improved bass for the determination of employee wages, salaries and benefits. it is composed of R. E. Alden. At S.Tirre|l and J. S. Dupré (Chairman).The Commission is seeking the views of the public as they relate to its terms of reference The Commission has as its terms 01 reference the duty to inquire into and report on.‘ o The standards of compensation applicable to employees of hospitals under The Public Hospitals Act and the relationship of these standards to comparable work in other categories of employment in Ontario. o The appropriate criteria which should be applied to the determination of such compensation. - The feasibility and desrrability of collective bargaining being conducted on a level other than an indivrdual hospital. ‘ n The desirability of establishing a re50urce centre for ‘ developing and publishing statistical data relevant to such bargaining. Hospital Inquiry Commission on Employee Wages, Salaries and Benefits TAKE NOTICE THAT: 1. The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Markham intends to apply to The Ontario Municipal Board for approval of an additional expenditure of $200,000.00 for the construction of a works and mainten- ance garage on the north side of Miller Avenue, being part of Lot 7, Concession four in the Town of Markham, more par- ticularly shown as parts 1 and 2 on Plan R-4411, which amount shall be raised by sale of debentures payable out of the gen- eral rate over a period not exceeding twenty (20) years. 2. Application will be made to The Ontario Municipal Board for an order to dispense with the assent of the electors to the un- dertaking of the said works. Any rate- payer may, within twenty-one days after the first publication of this notice, send by post prepaid to the clerk of the Town of Markham at the address given below, a notice in writing stating his objection to such approval and the grounds of such objection. 3. The Ontario Municipal Board may order pursuant to the statute that the assent of the electors shall not be required and may approve of the said works, but before doing so it may appoint a time and place for a public hearing when any objections will be considered. DATED at the Town of Markham this let day of March, 1974. 'I'O DISPENSE WITH A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS Notice of Application by the Corporation of the Town of Markham Submissions Invited Ontario N. J. Pickard, Clerk-Administrator Town of Markham 8911 Don Mills Road Markham, Ontario. (Photo by Susan Samila) I. B. McKenna Secretary