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Are you the sort of person who collects objects because they are rare or simply amusing? If so, do you know about the unbelievable world of boutiques at Man and His World? Visitors are often overwhelmed by the "bazaar" of innumerable boutiques on the islands. Numerous countries present native handicraft, pic- turesque clothing and jewels whose manufacturing secrets are lost in antiquity. Do you know for example that a Moroccan kettle is called a "Mouhrag" and is first cast then embossed with red copper. You find this typical utensil as well as the ravishing robes of Libya, Syria, Egypt, or warm "burnous" of the desert in one of the many Middle. Eastern boutiques at Man and His World. Man and " world The splendours of the India of the Maharajahs are yours, in boutiques worthy of the "Thousand and one nights", such as the "Ivory palace" and the "Ta] boutiques" on Ile Notre-Dame. One finds ivory statues, wooden painted sculptures and finely-cut vases and carafes. Adorable dolls in smart costumes sing out the colours and the joy of their countries; charming Japanese Geishas, Hindus draped in saris, terra-cotta dolls from Russia, flamenco dancers, Italian porcelain figures and a dozen other types of dolls in each boutique. You can't miss the ravishing Austrian blouses finely embroidered, and in the same vein the un- believable Bombay Bazaar Why are noted women artists so rare? Perhaps because some talented women marry, raise a family and "retire" too soon. Dorothy Pearlstein did, but doesn't regret it. Art has continued to be an important part of her life. Twenty-one years ago, she met and married painter Phillip Pearlstein, when both were students in Pittsburgh. During the first seven years of their marriage, they didn't have children and this, Mrs. Pearlstein explains, gave them a "certain leverage" with their lives. They were free, she says, to go on with their educations, to live in lofts and to lead what might be considered a "more bohemian existence." Under this arrangement, each painted and then worked "just long enough" to pay for the food and rent. Rivalda Heights Ratepayers are sponsoring a teen dance to be held Friday October 24 at 8 p.m. at Dayslrnm Drive Public School, corner of Finch and Weston Rds. All these shows, which are free, will be open during regular library hours until ()t‘lober 29th. "While I was painting," Dorothy Pearlstein says, "I was no slouch in terms of the work I produced. My work was shown in major art museums in Washington and New York." York Woods Area Branch, 1785 Finch Ave. W., near Jane: Miss Kai Liis Vali- man. Toronto scenes in t'olourful felt pen. Miss Valtman has studied at Central Technical School and Artists' Workshop. When her first child was born, Dorothy Pearlstein “retired"o She says, "I suppose I could have gone on painting and raised a family too, but I didn't have that kind of ambition and hysterical energy. Throwing myself in all directions The second round in the continuing series of art displays at the North York Public Library is being held this month. Between Sep- tember and June, different artists or art groups display at four branches. Many of these works of art are available for sale or rent. Enquiries should be made to the library branch. Rock band "The Men- ieCino'g" will provide the nusic. Admission is singles 5 cents. couples 31.25. ArrShow Why so few women artists'? "rhtBoytiques Czechoslovakia as always has a prestigious boutique of Bohemian artisans. They emphasize the jewels of Grenat and the in. comparable gilded glassware reknowned the world over. The Iran boutique presents its magnificent blue pottery reminiscent of the color of the Chahincha flag, wheras pottery from Greece evokes early mythology from the cradle of civilisation. The Oriental boutiques are bathed in an aura of incense, color and tinkling bells; they display a host of articles such as pretty tea services inscribed "good fortune and a long life", or paper lan- terns painted with many flowers and some un- forgetables "chubby" Buddhas. offering tunics, blouses and saris of fine silk, of multi- colored wools and velvets richly adorned with pearls. To the delight of all its visitors, The Village at La Ronde houses workshops where Quebec craftsmen ply their'trades every day. They describe the processes in- volved to produce each of their unique hand-made peices. Meet the wood sculpture who has been working for a whole year on miniature replicas of furniture of the colonial era. See further on a snowshoe-maker whose family has, for generations, made beautiful snowshoes in ash and cow hide. In the same area a group of young artists makes jewels in soapstone whilst one of their number draws your portrait. A blacksmith welds a The Pearlsteins now have three youngsters, a son of 14 and two daughters, 10 and eight. "They seem rather normal," their mother ob- serves, "despite the fact that their father is a full-time painter who works at home." would have made our existence chaotic." Phillip Pearlstein meanwhile took on a full-time job, she notes, "because we chose -- as many painters do not choose - to lead a more or less normal lite." Mrs. Pearlstein describes the decision to put her work aside and to concentrate on her husband's career as being the "most practical" under the circumstances. "You must remember," she says, "that there were few child care facilities at the time and the movement toward women's liberation simply didn't exist." children's Saturday Films: October 16, 1971 Amesbury Park Library, 1565 Lawrence Ave. W., 2:00 p.m. Miss Esta Maude's Secret; The Paper Kite. Baihurst Heights Library, 3170 Bathurst -St., 2:15 p.m. Calendar Hovercraft; Carousel; Moonbird; A Visit from Space. Downsview Lib/ary, 2793 Keele Street 2:00 p.m. Alexander and the Car With a Missing Headlight; Swimmy; Dimensions. Bayview Library, 2901 Bayview Ave. (and Sher ptrt)) }0:15 am. Stampede; Red Carpet. Centennial Library, sig Finch Ave. W. 2:00 p.m. Animals Unlimited; Sorcerer's Apprentice; On the Thread of a Tale. Willowdale Library, 5126 Yonge Street 2: 15 p.m. The Canada Goose, Legend of the Magic Knife; Little Blue and Little Yellow; Boogie Doodle; Someday. Black Creek, 2139 Jahe Street 11:15'a.m. Miss Esta Maude's Secret; The Paper Kite. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. E. 2:00 p.m. Blueberries for Sal; The Circus Baby; Matrioska; Puss 'n' Boots, Big Horn. Woodview Park Library, 16-18 Bradsiock Rd., Weston 2:00 p.m. Ti-Jean Goes Lumbering; Ti-Jean Goes West. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch Ave. W. 12:30 pm The Steadfast Tin Soldier; The Story about Ping; Hansel and Gretel; Three Little Bruins Go Camping 2:00 p.m. Children's Film Festival -- Hollywood Films Movies chandelier whilst a neigh- bour makes silk-screens. A ceramieiat and a potter offer the whole scene of Quebec crafts. Perhaps you are thinking that you’ll have to bring a full purse to appreciate all these marvels. Forget the idea, because most of these articles, many of them made by hand, ate offered at reasonable prices. You have the pleasure of hopping at your ease and you are always received with a happy smile. Come and meet the colorful vendors who will regale you with stories of their homelands, and of legends of their fellow- countrymen. They will tell you about their craftsmen who have passed on from generation to generation the secrets of their crafts, for many centuries. Search for singers The choir meets every Monday nightat8 p.m. in the West Deane Park School. Further information may be obtained by calling Mrs. B. Pearson at 2394)994 or Mrs. M. Mace 231A)913. Enjoy the music of Carousel, Oliver and Hello Dolly or meet the challenge of learning a delightful modern opera in Carmina Burana to be presented by the group in concert next spring. "Since I stopped painting myself," Dorothy Pearlstein comments, "I think I've become more articulate in other ways. I seem to have a knack of explaining art to other people. I've taught the subject part-time and have also conducted art-gallery tours for adults. So there's always the possiblity of doing this full-time when our children become a little more self-sufficient." The Etobicoke Choral Guild, now entering its eleventh year, is looking for men and women to join in with the pleasures of four- part singing. The children know quite well, she adds, that their father's work "dominates the household" and that they must not disturb him when he's painting. Otherwise, she says, "the kids seem com- pletely uninvolved in his art and his work, although they're very happy for his success." (Phillip Pearlstein is now known nationally for his large-scale paintings of the human figure.) The rummage sale held at Central United Church October 1 and t was quite successful. Half the proceeds, which amounted to almost 8300.00, was presented to the anniversary committee for their prolect-to assist Indians on the Rama Reserve in Orillia. +++ The cool rain of the morning of October 4 did not dampen the spirits of 30 grade 2 students of St. John's Separate School as they set off on a field trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. Their teacher, Sister Leonie, was assisted by 10 mothers. The children experienced travel via trolley bus and subway. The entire morning was spent on the third floor of the museum and the pupils were able to view the animals (stuffed) which they have been studying this term. +++ Monday, October 18 is the date set for the western area Y.W.C.A.'s Auction TI. The place: 3179 Dundas St. West (Y.W.C.A. Building). Time: 6:30 p.m. -. however, an all day preview will commence at 9 a.m. On Saturday, October 16, 1971, at 2:30 p.m., an historical plaque will be unveiled at 5172 Yonge Street, North York, com- memorating the David Gibson House. This plaque is one of a series being erected throughout the province by the Ontario Department of Public Records and Archives, acting on the advice of the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board. The ceremony is being arranged and sponsored by the North York Historical Society, whose president, Mr. Louis Bedone, will act as program chairman. Others expected to take part in the ceremony are: Dr. J. Morris Careless, Department of History, University of Toronto, co-chairman of the, Hardington Community Association is sponsoring again this year it's Saturday morning club, for boys and girls of any age, The club meetings Saturday mornings at Hardington Public School from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. and also on Wednesday afternoons from 3.30 p.m. until 5 p.m. at St, David's Anglican Church (Jane- Lawrence area). For further information call 241-5410 or 247- 3682. Hardington Community Association is also starting up its Monday night art group. The first class will be held at Hardington Public School at 9 p.m. on Monday October 17. The cost of the 8- week session featuring oil, sketching and acrylics is $8. Some material will be supplied free of charge, others can be obtained at a one-third discount. +++ Northwestern Figure Skating Club‘s registration takes place this week-end. Lamton Arena, Friday Oct. 15 from 6 - 9 p.m.; Keelesdale Arena Saturday Registration for both takes place Saturday morning, October 16 at 10 a.m. at Hardington . Public School. The fee is $1 per person for the club which boasts a qualified coordinator courtesy of Yorks Parks and Recreation Department this year. +++ North York plaque commorates home 'cy-i-ci'--'--- 7 w m ' --, 2 (iii,,rir, eSignposT fc'.",". YMCA auction coming up E Ca radar-r-Q Items such an a portable Hi Fi not and Coming Ware will be "up for grabs." All proceeds will go to the "Y" World Service. Please note that the Western Area now includes Weston. For more information or contributions call 762-8169. Have you already begun to think of Christmas gifts? A great opportunity to go on a shopping spree will present itself on Saturday October 23. This is the date of the Central United Mammoth Bazaar! The following booths are sure to whet the appetite of the bargain hunter: Knitted goods, aprons, white elephant, bake table, hand made animals, Christmas decorations, country store and snack bar plus a gourmet table. Keep Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario; His Worship Basil Hall, Mayor of North York; Alderman Joseph Gould, North York; The Honourable Dalton Bales, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs; The Honourable Gordon R. Carton, Ontario's Minister of Labour; Mr. Vernon M. Singer, M.P.P. (Down- sview); Mr. Fred Young, M.P.P. (Yorkview); Mr. Barney Danson, M.P. (York North); Mrs. J. Gilbert Hall; and, Mr. Charles W. Gibson, a descendant of David Gibson, who will unveil the plaque. Oct. 16 from 12:30 - 2:45 p.m.; Cedarvale Arena, Sunday, Oct. 17 from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. The fee is $15.00 for approximately an 18 week season of two one hour sessions per week for basic instruction which teaches the 12 National Skating Tests approved by the Canadian Figure Skating Association. +++ The Etobicoke Library will be presenting the third lecture in a series entitled "The Changing Role of Women" Wednesday October 20, and Oct. 27 at 1.45 p.m. Mrs. Lillian Messinger will be speaking on "Living Better Emotionally" at the Rich- view Branch, 1806 Islington Ave. This building, a good example of an early Vic- torian farmhouse was completed in 1851 by David Gibson. Born in Glamis The Weston Senior Citizens will be holding a bazaar in Municipal Buildings at 2000 Weston Rd., on Friday October 15 at 1 p.m. After the bazaar, the club will play euchre, which is expected to commence about 8 p.m. +++ There will be an Open House for Sam Wilson, Saturday October 16 at St. John's Anglican Church parish hall, 2125 Weston Rd. It will be held from 2 until 4 pm. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by Mr. Wilson's three sisters-in-law and the members of the church A.C. group, the open house is in honour of Mr. Wilson's 90th birthday. \Westop ,_ Wanderings Romain; _244-t97t --- +++ ( +++ The Weston Men's Club is a social club that opens its doors to men of all ages. Every Monday afternoon from H pm. you lucky fellas can get together at the Municipal Building, 2000 Weston Road to indulge in a little game of Cribbage, euchre and-or bridge. +++ The organizations for which the "Y" will be selling Christmas cards are: Grenfell Mission, Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Y.W.C.A., Men- tally Retarded, Oxfam, Unicef, The Canadian Haemophilia Society, The Canadian Indian Association (Brochures and order forms will be available for Canadian Save The Children's Fund). Cards will be available at the Weston Information Centre, 2000 Weston Road, commencing the week of October 18 at the following times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Fridays 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. and Saturday 1:30 pan.-3:30 p.m. the date open. It all start: at ll mm. +++ Registration for the winter series swim program is thin Saturday, October 16, at Weston C.1. from , e.m.-l pm. There will be classes for pre-school children (3-5 years) and for children ' years and up. The fee is $2.50, per swimmer and the series runs until January 15. """t-imeetryro1tee1tte-yottg'