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m Peter .&.. u~' w.- w - - - Van ýGils WFIII'FBY FREEI)IRSS, IIURSI)AY, 1'EBRUARY 22, 1973, 1PAGE; 5 conducts at Station The biggest and most talked about social event of the year took place on Saturday as Whitby Arts Station kicked off its aniual fund raising cam- paign for local arts. The familiar Station was jam-packed with social- ites and art patrons, colorfully dressed for the oc- casion. It was also a night for avant-garde fashions and *display of culinary art at its best. Guests started to arrive shortly after six o' dlock and stayed 'titI early hours in the morn- ing. The fund raising campaigil was highlighted by Peter Van Cils art exhibition in the upper level of the Station. The bearded artist,* of Dutch descent, was present to supply comnientary and artistic up- to-date information on his latest works. White the artist cajoled with his self-appointed critics, the guests mingled about the Station in high (sometimes hic) spirits. A number of local politicians showed up for the gastro-artistic event, complewe with alcoholic beverages. There were also visitors from out-of-town, in- cluding a number of artists from Toronto. Jennifer Eberlee and Sue Vasvik admire model of Station. Artîçt Pter Van Gilk and Mandv Crawfnrd. Dorothy Hachie rousis suedo rod rider. Large crowd came, saw and were conquered. Photos by Alex Koinins Victuals and the drinks were deliciaus. AUl Ahnard