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One of the most useful drugs used in cancer treatment today is Vinâ€" blastine, developed from the leaves of the periwinkle plant by Canadian scientists working with funds conâ€" tributed to the Canadian Cancer Society. Donations to the Society‘s campaign will make possible more scientific advances for the betterment of all mankind. Eight ladies representing Weston‘s Riverside and Central United Churches will be among the members of the United Women‘s Choir and the King‘s Men when they _ present _ ‘"Spring Festival ‘71" at York Memorial Collegiate Wedâ€" nesday, April 28 and Friday, April 30. Performances begin at 8:15 p.m. The United _ Church Women‘s Choir of Toronto was founded in 1966 by its present director, Mrs. Lois Hamilton, ARCT. The singers are United Church ladies who represent 21 different _ churches _ in Toronto West Presbyterial. Since it was first organized, the choir has given more than 75 performances in cities and towns throughout Ontario. The King‘s Men are 10 gentlemen, also mostly from Toronto west end United Churches. _ They _ were organized in 1969 and have been busy singing since that time. Their name, The King‘s Men was chosen by the men because they feel that, through song, they are serving their King â€" Jesus Christ. They join with the choir on various occasions when full choir renditions are used. â€" The director of both choirs is Mrs. Lois Hamilton who grew up in Hamilton, Onâ€" tario, where she studied piano and singing and won many awards in festivals. She graduated from Mcâ€" Master University with her Bachelor of Artedegree, and a year later received the degree of ARCT qualifying her as a Teacher of Singing. As a soprano soloist, Mrs. Hamilton has sung in many churches in Ontario and Quebec.‘ The choirs have two talented accompanists. Mrs. Hilde Toll, who holds the degree of ATCM, acâ€" companies the women‘s choir; and Mrs. Violet Useful drug TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Meeting of the Corporation of Northwestern General Hospital will be held in the Cafeteria of the Hospital, 2175 Keele Street, Borough of York, on Tuesday, April 27th, 1971, at 8:15 P.M., to receive and consider the report of the Board of Directors, the financial statement for 1970, including Auditor‘s Report, and the reports of department heads; to elect members of the Board of Directors, to appoint Auditors; and to consider such other business as may properly be brought forward. United Church choir concert to be held in York Memorial ANNUAL MEETING United Church Women‘s Choir members and the King‘s Men will perform at York Memorial Collegiate. Father Bartholomew DeSimone, Secretary During the past two weeks I have heard of two organizations that have had elections for officers for the coming season. The choirs‘ extensive repertoire includes songs which all ages are sure to enjoy. From the sacred compositions of the Great Masters to the charming melodies of folk songs, Broadway hits, novelty numbers, or moving spirituals, the choirs present an everchanging program. On many occassions the selections are accompanied by percussion or brass inâ€" struments, as well as tableau stagings. Northwestern Figure Skaâ€" ting Club held its annual meeting April 6 with approâ€" ximately 40 in attendance. Once again, Mr. Peter Van de Velde was elected by acclamation to sit as president for another year. Peter has done a great job and to show the club‘s apâ€" preciation, York Mayor Philip White; Controller Douglas _ Saunders; _ a number of aldermen; Al Lynch, accompanies The King‘s Men. Savage, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation; Fred Howard, Director of Comâ€" munity Centres; and other representatives attended the Saturday evening perforâ€" mance of the Ice Show and paid tribute to Peter. The Dutch flag was flown and the Dutch national anthem played in tribute to him. Northwestern Figure Skaâ€" ting has a membership of over 600 and will once more be operating in the Borough of York arenas beginning in October. Registration dates will be carried in this column in the near future. +++ The York South Progressive _ Conservative Party held a meeting March â€"â€" York: 4 iCentral_;g_ Northwestern skaters return president Lois Flaherty _65 1â€"6 386 _ U 31 to elect officers. New president for the term is Mrs. Kay Wetherall of Westacres Drive, who will take over from _ past president Douglas Saunders. A new addition to the slate is recording secretary Mr. Jack Doyle of Glenhave Street. The evening progressed into a social Tickets for the concert are $1.50 but may be purchased by church organizations at a For a full interpretation of certain _ sacred _ songs, colored slides are projected on a screen while the choir in complete darkness renders a choral background. Seventyâ€"five _ thousand pamphlets were distributed to public and separate school children last week. These colorful _ announcements outlined in detail the programs available at each pool in the borough. Residents who did not receive the pamphlet are encouraged to telephone the North York Parks and Weston members of the choir include: Mrs. Thora Leonard; Frances Caldwell; Mrs. Elsie Thomas; Mrs. Eva MacDonald; Mrs. Sybil Bickerton; Mrs. Donna Larter; Mrs. Norma Witâ€" mer; and _ Mrs. E. Darlington. At 13 indoor pools in North York, the Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a special series of spring swimming lessons. As a new and exciting concept, each pool has a schedule of classes designed specifically to serve the residents in the pool area, and to offer a concentrated series of courses designed to make summer safer on the water. Adults! Update or acquire office skills Daytime commercial courses commencing in the spring semester at Seneca College offer adults an opportunity to update or acquire office skills Typical subject offerings are These programs are offered during the daytime only at the Sheppard Campus (at Yonge Street) . Fees are calculated on the basis of $3 per week For application and turther information contact the Registrar Occupational Training Division, at 223 9661 Ext 28 9 Programs can be for individua! interest or for credit towards the tollowing certificates Special spring swim series Typing Oftice Practice Shorthand Bookkeeping Commercial Refresher Clerk Typist Commercial Clerica! Commercia! Stenogr aphic Commercial Accounting OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY SENECA COLLEGE i seremim avimior rast . witrowbatt a For further intormation contact the Department at 220â€"4611, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One job completed by the York South Conservatives this past year was the distribution of the New Landlordâ€"Tenant Act to all apartment ‘ houses in the York South area. Enquiries concerning this may be madg to Mrs. Florence Gell. Ultcert The beautiful "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" was 6 séung by Sharon and Shirley rown accompanied on emorial sn «sw"sls and Peter Hayden. special price of $1.00 each. _ An amusing skit "Down This 50 cent saving is also open to other charitable fl organizations wishing to take on the selling of tickets i C as their own moneyâ€"raising project. Tickets for children, l me I to be sold at the door only, ' are 50 cents apiece. A special â€" price of 75 cents each has c c been set for senior citizens. Further information regarding tickets may be received from Mrs. Cale Darlington of Weston, (241â€" ue 2163). |J There will be parking behind the school off Keele Street for 300 cars. affair of cards. Ketreshâ€" ments were served. Recreation Department, and a copy will be mailed. A radioâ€"telephone hookâ€"up has been installed in the bookmobile operating out of the Downsview library, 2793 Keele Street. It‘s the first of its kind in Metro Toronto. Patrons‘ requests can now be phoned directly to the Downsview library where the material in question will be made available for pickâ€" ups by the patron or taken to the bookmobile stop the following week. The hookâ€"up is a threeâ€" month experiment. Business Machines Business Mathematics Business English Bookmobiles 16 weeks 24 weeks 40 weeks 40 weeks 40 weeks The whole evening was filled with laughs. Everyone just howled at the "Dingâ€"aâ€" lingâ€"dollies" Jack Brown, Warren Surman and Keith Skinner doing a couple of favorites from Guys and Dolls, ‘"Take Back Your Mink" and "I Love You a Bushel and a Peck". They started off with the Charleston of the roaring ‘20‘s through the ‘30‘s, the Big Band Era of the ‘40‘s with the Jitterbug. On to the ‘50‘s with swivel hips Elvis Presley through the Beach Party days of the ‘60‘s to bring us to the ‘70‘s and some of the latest hits. Nearly 300 people filled the auditorium at Elverston Park United Church Friday April 2 to watch the variety show "Elverston Folly(s)". Bob Todd was a very comâ€" petent Master of Ceremonies and kept things rolling with the aid of Sue Brown. (Listed under Calendar are public service anâ€" nouncements of upcoming fundâ€"raising events for charity; also notices of meetings to be held by nonâ€" profit organizations or those of general interest to the public. Notices, not to exceed 30 _ words, preferably typewritten, will be accepted until noon Monday preceeding day of publication). +4+ A new look at the ‘Old Book‘! Rev. Don Reed of Westâ€" minster‘ United Church, Weston, is to conduct a series of public Lecture â€" Dis cussions on the Bible, with special reference to the prophets. The series will be held in Room 203, Weston Collegiate Institute. It will begin Tuesday April 20, 7:30 p.m. and will continue for six consecutive Tuesday evenings, ending May 25. There will be no charge and no collection! You are asked to bring simply an open Bible and an open Don‘t forget the public meeting in connection with the Weston Information and Referral Centre, Monday April 19 in the Lindsay Auditorium, C.R. Marchant Senior Public School, 8:30 p.m. Come and join the action. Yor participation is needed. *++ . The Women‘s Auxiliary of the Weston Navy League is <Time 30%â€"40% OFF Big band era features popular variety show V.F. DESIGNS 748 WILSON AVE. DOWNSVIEW 630â€"8615 5 p.m. â€" 9.30 p.m. Thurs & fri 9 a.m. â€" 6 p.m. Saturday w STEREO COMPONENTS SYSTEMS * SPEAKER SYSTEMS w TAPE & CASSETTE RECORDERS x COLOUR TV and RADIOS Thurs. April 15, Fri. April 16 Sat. April 17 ONLY Stock Clearance Sale of name brand equipment +++ ‘ ‘ //Ll NVs STEREO Calendar Signpost < “'l ’ll ,Iu” \| Stewart Crawford, dressed in his kilt, took us to Scotland with a few Scottish songs and Steve Buck played a very lovely piano solo. What really stole the show was a number entitled ‘"Restricted for Mature Audiences Only‘"‘ which turned out to be none other than Warren Surman sitting in a washtub scrubbing his back and singing "Rubber There were many other acts, all very good. Our congratulations to Mrs. Grace Surman and Jack Brown who worked very hard directing the show and also to Hazel Brown who with Mothers®‘ was put on by ladies of the Fellowship Group and a very new version of Jack and the Bean Stock brought many laughs. holding a rummage sale, Saturday April 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at RCSCC Illustrious, 2121 Lawrence Avenue West. +++ The Anglican Church Women are sponsoring a rummage sale at St. John‘s Anglican Church, 2125 Weston Road, Saturday April 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All are welcome. +++ Chaminade Ladies Guild will hold its second annual Millionaires Nite Friday, April 16 at 8 p.m. at the Chaminade College School, 490 Queen‘s Drive. There will be refreshments, lunch, games and fun for all. Tickets are $1.00 per couple. ++4+ The 7th Downsview Cub and Scout Ladies Auxiliary announce a rummage sale, bazaar table, home baking, tea and coffee bar, white elephants and children‘s rummage will be held Saturday, April 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall of the Church of St. Stephens, 2259 Jane Street. Everyone welcome. +++ The Westminster United Church Choir is presenting the variety show ‘"Pandora‘s Box" in the auditorium of Westminster United Church, William _ Street. Perâ€" formances will be held April 22, 23, and 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door or may be obtained by calling Mrs. June Matty, (249â€"0833). >â€" Maple Leaf 3 iand Amesburyg Pat Larter 244â€"0788 directed the young peopie, for a most successful and very entertaining evening. +++ Congratulations to John Manson, 16 Del Ria Drive, who came first in his division in the Eastern Ontario Judo Championships in Ottawa Saturday April 3. Thirtyâ€"two contestants competed in the Seniors Division, age 16 and up, 175 lb. and under. +++ Several families were up bright and early April 6 to greet the group from Queensborough Junior High who returned from a Mediterranean cruise. They arrived at Toronto Inâ€" ternational Airport at 7 a.m. a very weary bunch having been up for about 30 hours. Many of them sported beautiful leather coats purchased in Turkey for approximately $30 and all had bought a ‘"haik" a type of headcovering worn in Lebanon. It was a very exciting and enlightening trip but they were all glad to be back home. Selected by audience ballot as best entertainers of the evening were Frank, Paul and Victor Borg, a brother combo _ group. Chosen by judge Mr. Ronald Schmoll â€" were: â€" Sandra Hennessey, pianist; Oscar Batistella, accordionist; Paul Scinocca, vocalist; and Domenico Ruso, guitarist. Humber Valley Council of the Knights of Columbus recently concluded a series of five amateur talent shows by young artists of the surrounding community. Twentyâ€"seven artists selected from four preliminary concerts played to a capacity audience in the Hall of St. Jude‘s Church, Weston. Judge Mrs. Jean Foesier selected Heather MacKinâ€" non, a Highland specialist, as best dancer of the evening. All received token cups and _ scholarships presented by Grand Knight Jim Lavin. Other participating artists included: Marie Baptiste, Lucy Moretto, Ailish Dolan, Catherine Hebbes, Christine and Rose Mary Wodchis, Myra â€" Doherty, â€" Laura Zarins, Eva Kardos, Helen Kiss, Michael McTeague, Kathy MacKinnon, Frank Belfiore, GerriAnne Alexander, Geraldine Dolan, Stella Carella, Richard Zamparin, Sandra Moir, Rosemary Zigrossi, Angela Valvasori _ and _ Henri Fournier. 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