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ART LESSONS IN OILS (Next came the intermission. but we were back in our seats in 15 minutes flat.) Then, as soon as the mouse is dead, the nutcracker turns into a handsome prince. He takes the girl back to the palace with him, in turn for what she did for him. Anyway. at the palace the girl is entertained by dancers from The mouse was just about to win, when the girl gets a cat and kills the mouse. The girl got up and helped the poor, hurt nutcracker to his feet. Then everything grew and the mouse appeared again, this time, to fight with the nutcracker. The girl was very sad that her gift was broken. Later on that night she got up to go downstairs and suddenly a mouse appears. She is so horrified that she throws herself onto the sofa. In time, the mouse left. 100 KWH at 5.00‘ 5.00 400 KWH at 3.10‘ 12.40 1000 KWH at 1.12 11.20 When all of the gifts are opened they continue with their merry- making. One girl starts to dance, holding a nutcracker, One of the boys starts to chase her. He finally catches her and grabs the nut- cracker away and starts to jump on it. The children are invited in and start to play games and dance. All of a sudden. two men appear and give gifts to all ofthe children. . The first scene takes place where some children are fooling around in front of a house. Inside, there is a party taking place. By Michael Couper I was very fortunate to be one of the many students attending The Nutcracker Suite, put on by the National Ballet Company of Canada. Michael Couper, of 93 Morgan Avenue, Thornhill, a grade 5 student at E. J. Sand Public School, attended a recent children’s matinee performance of The Nutcracker at O'Keefe Centre, Toronto. He wrote this review for The Liberal. Township of Vaughan has applied for approval of Ontario Hydro for an‘ increase in retail rates. The new rates will be about 7% As the result of continuing increases in the cost of materials services, and labour, the Hydro-Electric Commission of the rendered on or after March 1, 1975. .A typical residential bill on old rates, and on new rates is shown, for a normal two-month period, where average energy used is 1800 KWH. higher than those now in force, and WM be applied on bills Manager Even skeptic enjoys most of The Nutcracker 300 KWH at 1.32 3.96 S. R. Greenwood THE LIBERAL, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1974 Raymond Paquef, Canadian Artist Mornings - Afternoons - Evenings TOTAL 8238 Yonge St. 881-3127 881-2887 1/2 Block N. of Uplands Ave.. Thornhill NOTICE OF CHANGE OF RATES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, I975 Old Rates VAUGHAN HYDRO Increase $2.29 for two months (7% $32.56 If you have any objections to what I have said, don't mind it because I'm not keen on ballet and, besides, I had the fifth row from the back. Something has to be said for the orchestra because the music was superb. I Would recommend it for anyone over six years old. The audience was very responsive, {or the most part. The costumes were very colorful and the dancing terrific. The part I enjoyed the most was the dances from different countries, especially the Arabian dance‘ put on in the prince’s palace. I could tell the audience agreed with me because of all the mum- bling and shuffling going on. I think everything was ab- soluter fantastic except for the last part of the second half. It got a bit boring because of all the straight ballet. Michael Couper E. J. Sand student different countries and after that, there were many ballet numbers. at s.oo< 5.00 at 3.2s< 13.60 at 1.2s< 12.50 at 1.45‘ 4.35 New Rates Chairman J. C. Gilbert Suede & Leather Cleaning Service RICHMOND HlLL THORNHILLâ€" AURORA N EWMARKET TRY $34.85 r CLEANING I CENTRES Thornhi/l historical group to meet on Yonge Widening Demand First 50 KW per month .............. Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy First 50 KWH per month --------- Next Per . . . . . . . . . . . . u n o . . . . . o . . Balance of consumption ------------- Over 500 KW under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Over 50 KW per KW of previous maximum ------- TRANSFORMATION DISCOUNTS The Hydro-Electric Commission of the Township of Vaughan Electrical Power Rates effective for bills rendered on and after March 1, i975 RATE SCHEDULE (All rates are net. Gross rates are 5% higher). First 50 KWH per month ......... Next 200 KWH per month ........ Balance of consumption .......... PREFERRED RATE A special block of 500 KWH per month is available to customers with an approved metered electric water heater ............................................................................. Minimum monthly bill .............................................................................. Flat Rate Water Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL SERVICE Up to 500 KW . . . . . o . . Minimum Bills RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Demand All KW per month Energy Customers purchasing power at 8.3/13.8 KV or at 216/“ IN will be allowed a transformation discount 01‘ I5 cents Per KW, and 25 cents per KW respectively, based on current metered demand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Per . . . . . . . . . o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SENTINEL LIGHTING ' - O - - - - - - - - The purpose of the bazaar was to raise enough money to upgrade their own equipment but even more important. to donate equipment to the pediatric unit of the York County Hospital. This year's director was Judi McCutcheon. The organist was Walter Slothers. The guest soloist, who also ac- companied the girls in the Huron Carol was Tim Megan. Every craft article was rylade by the girls themselves. helped by many willing mothers. In addition'to the craft stalls there was a White Elephant stall. a book and toy stall, and a bake goods stall. Baked goods were supplied by the mothers, but the goodies provided for refreshments were the girls' own work. On December 6. the 2nd and 3rd Thornhill Guide Com- panies joined ranks for a Christmas bazaar at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. 3 Two story tellers set the scene with the story of how an angel appeared to hunters who in turn related their tale of the birth of a saviour to their chiefs. These chiefs then travelled through the winter‘s eve to bring their humble gifts ofdeer, fox and beaver pelts to the holy child, “The birth of Jesus was the adventure of love. peace and, joy." Dr. Dillwyn Evans‘ minister of the church, lit the central candle for Christ. Light of the World. Then {our girls lit their candles for Christmas. love. peace and joy. The Guides walked slowly down the centre aisle and joined with the congregation in singing “Joy to the World". They circled the church and met at the chancel steps where they sang “Taps. The setting this year was an Indian village. To sombre drum beats. the Chief led the four tribal chiefs and in- structed them to assemble their tribes so they “might celebrate this great occasion with the ceremony of lights.“ The tribes entered‘ each Indian holding a candle. to a processional hymn “Angles from the Realm of Glory.“ On December 15 the 3rd Thornhill Girl Guide Company. presented their annual candlelight service at Thornhill Presbyterian Church. The Thornhill Women's Institute held its regular meeting December 19, but it was only the date which was regular. Members attended the Royal Palace Restaurant and had a wonderful Christmas lunch. Then they adjourned to Anne Heslops's home to continue their festivities, They had a very short business metting in order to hear a report on the annual conference at the Royal York in Toronto. This was presented by Alva Thompson. They had an extra special Christmas tea with homemade Christmas cake and shortbread. This was all hard on people who had vowed not to put on any more weight at Christmas! Guides The Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill is holding a meeting January 8 to discuss the widening of Yonge Street. This is an important issue to everyone in Thornhill so please attend if at all possible. It will be at St. Vladimir's Church at 8 pm. Scouts The Religion and Life Badge of the Boy Scouts of Canada was presented to Allan Johnstone and Scott McNeice at a Christmas Sunday church service at the Thornhill Presbyterian Church. Women‘s Institute So on December 19. a group of girls and leaders from both . . . . . . . . . . . . Per KW/Annum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . per Kw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . per .................. per KWH...... .................. per KWH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Per Monday night, Vice- chairman Tommy Johnston of Keswick, in a report from the committee of the whole. told the meeting the board would be carrying a surplus One thing the new York County Board of Education will be starting off with next year regardless of whether its members are all new. or the same old gang. is a healthy surplus.- courtesy of the present board. The appearance of Mr. Dressup at Thornlea School was a roaring success. Over 600 tickets were sold in advance as well as others at the door. The proceeds are being donated to ARC Industries and the Thornhill Community Centre. Peggy Revel and Marie Simone did a tremendous job of organizing. So ended this year. and everyone is looking forward to seeing each other in 1975. The Christmas gift exchange is always a lot of fun. After a regular meeting the members revealed themselves to their secret sisters with their Christmas gifts. This was held at the home of Joan Trotta. on December 104 Three lovely candy houses were door prizes. One was won by Valeries Considine, another by Diane Springstein, A regular meeting. held November 26 at Claire Foran’s, proved to be quite special, with a fashion Show and make-up demonstration given by Carole Williams of Merle Norman. Hillcrest. The program was arranged by the hostess and Valerie Considine. Eta Psi of Thornhill entertained Eta Sigma at Eleanor Taylor's home on December 3 with a Christmas Party and buffet dinner. A special social event was a progressive dinner party on December 7. Cocktails were served at Claire Foran‘s. Next the Sorority went to Marlene Wentzell‘s. Everyone was impressed with the lovely preparations she and Joan Trotta made. There was a fabulous fondue dinner. red tableclothes. candlelight‘ wine and all the trimmings. Afterwards dessert and coffee were ready at Cynthia Thomas‘ home. BETA SIGMA PHI, ETA SIGMA, Thornhill. was given a talk by a representative from the Truck Theatre at the Colonade on Bloor Street. Toronto, recently. He talked generally about psycho-drama and was later bombarded with questions. Held at the home of Beverley Celmainis, this program was also arranged by her. The Markham Examplar Cbapter, Zi Gamma Phi. was entertained by Eta Sigma with games of court whist, punch and desserts at the home of Janet Aberdeen on November 12. companies presented a stroller, painting ease] and lots of craft malerials to the hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . Per Kw“ 1974 public school surplus .......... Per Kw" . . u o o . . o c . Kw"...........- . - . . . - . . . . ‘ ............ . . . . . . . . . . Per Kw"............ . . . . . . . . Per manfh ..... . . . . . . . . . . Per Kw Mr. , Johnston didn't elaborate on the matter. but the fact the number of days in the fall term this year was less than the 40 percent budgeted for salaries, because of the teacher strike, and also because of the sale of the Milani site to the Separate School Board. the board could have wound up ahead. of $848,834 into the budget for 1975 “to reduce the mill rates". Four generations celebrate Christmas in Victoria Square They have solved the problem by renting the Victoria Square Commumty Halt each year for the oc- casion and they all chip in with the food and the trimmings for a gala celebration Family Christmases are traditional with the Perkins family. But for more than 10 years the family. now in four generations and con- centrated around the Rich- mond Hill v Thornhill - Victoria Square area, has been too large to assemble in a private home. This year Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barker of Victoria Square were in charge of coâ€" ordinating the festivities, including a daytime and an evening meal with some 40 family members and a few close friends attending. Among the guests were Rev. and Mrs. Martin Jenkinson. formerly of Victoria Square. Alice Perkins, 86. holds her great~grandson David llemstad. five months. Both attended a four generation family Christmas in Victoria Square. ................... 5.00 cents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 cents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7034 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 cents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 cents ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cents .............. $3.50 ------------ Schedule No. 66 . . . . . . . . . . . 0.65 cents . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 cents n . u I . n u I u . . . . . . . . . . $0.00 . . . . . . . . . $2.70 . . . . . . . $3.35 1.25 cents The oldest member of the family at the celebration was Mrs. Alice Perkins. 86. while the youngest was her great- grandson David Hemstad. five months. David is the son of Lois and Harold Hemslad of Thornhill and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Perkins of Rich- mond Hill. Newspaper Classified offers advertisers a combination of unbeatable advantages. 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