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Times & Guide (1909), 14 Mar 1957, p. 2

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| ANNUAL MEETING VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES WESTON BRANCH DISTRICT It‘s Time Guest Speaker: ,w. .. " L".tL, M-A., .-sc.M.do, M-R-c-‘-. LIROCO'l Toronto West Presbyterial ; Presbyterial, W.M.S., _ United W.M.S. United Church of _ |Church of Canada, held in Carâ€" Canada 'man United church. Mrs. B M. McKenzie presided| The devotional was conductâ€" the Febryary meeting of the ed by Mrs. G. Morgan. Mrs. A. xecutive of â€" Toronto West|R. Cavanegh, Christian _ Steâ€" $ PRING % P ERM A N E N T Phone CH. 1â€"9601 If you are in between perms and your "sets" do not have the lasting quality you should expect. Why Not Try Our 68 MAIN ST. S. 1101 Weston Road at the very reasonable figure of Calculated to turn heads your way Does Your Perm Need A Pickâ€"Up? making selection of springâ€"fresh, beautiful hats Fascione Hair Stylists TIMES AND GUIDE â€" Thursday, March 14, 1957 â€" Page 2 Members and Friends of the V.O.N. Are Cordially Welcome The Victorian Order of Nurses, Weston District Branch, will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 20th, 1957 at 8 p.m. Officers for the year 1957â€"58 will be elected and the new Byâ€"Laws of the Branch will be given final reading and a special resolution increasing the directors from 5 to 21 will be submitted for approval. 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 20th, 1967 Westminster United Church Auditorium to have your HAIR STYLISTS BOOSTER CURL JEANNE (Plus Haircut and Set) _ _Club Highlights y new HAT / 69 William Street, Weston Choose fro m straws <its, flower â€" fashions, i0ore 40c per cur| Phone RO. 2â€"1332 s6.95 From our news WESTON \ The panel was made up of teachers of Melody Road public school wirh Mr. B. B. Dawson, principal, as moderator, and carried on a very interesting discussion of the teaching methâ€" ods in use in public schools toâ€" \ day, making frequent reference to the methods employed a genâ€" eration ago to point out the imâ€" | provements in modern teaching | techniques. | The panel placed particular emphasis on instruction in reliâ€" | gious â€" education, mathematics, reading, English language and spelling. They indicated that ‘physical education and art also ‘play an important part in the education of children today, and they further stressed that in their opinion each child is an «individual and should be treatâ€" ed as such wherever possible in classroom instruction. This question, on the tongues |of many people currently, was |answered in great detail by a panel of teachers at the regular \meeting of the Melody Road Home and School Association, held on Wednesday, Feb. 20th. Guides, Brownies and parents joined in the Girl Guide prayer and the National Anthem and the Colours were marched off in brisk and soldierly fashion. In an impressive ceremony, Rev. C. A. Armstrong surroundâ€" ed by Guides and Brownie at rigid attention, spoke of the aims angg ideals of the Girl Guide movement and the felâ€" lowship _ represented by â€" the World Flag of the Guides. Folâ€" lowing the prayer of dedication, Rev. Armstrong handed the flags in turn to Mrs. Phyllis Woods, representing the Saraâ€" cini Construction Company, the donors, who presented them to the 349th Company Lieutenant, Miss Catherine Russell. Two kneeling Guides received them from the Lieutenant. At the close of the meeting a very interesting question and answer period was carried on between the panel and the caâ€" pacity audience of parents. Mrs. H. J. Leach read an inâ€" teresting letter from Rev. Marâ€" guertie Cosens who is in Japan under the W.M.§. and who comes from Toronto West. MELODY RD. H. & S. What is taught in schools teday? The new officers of the Presâ€" byterial were welcomed. â€" Triâ€"W Welfare Association A rummage sale is to be held in Lakeview Hall, Keele St. and Annette, on March 16th, under the muspices of the Triâ€"W Welâ€" fare Association. "Christ and You" by W. Fraser Munro; "The Story of Mary Liu" by Edward Hunter; and "So Send I You" by Ruth Isabel Seabury. 349th Guide Company Colors Are Dedicated An interested audience of parâ€" ents and friends observed the dedication of the Colours of the 349th Girl Guide Company in George Anderson School recentâ€" ly. $ * * and Mrs. Buckley; auditors, RUMMAGE SALE | Mrs. Woodend, Mrs. Witts and The Women‘s Auxiliary @¢/ Mrs. M. E. R. Smith; pianist, the Central United church is | Mrs. Currell. holding a rummage sale in the| Sick Visitors elected were: church hall on Saturday, March | North, Mrs. Baynton; South Mrs. 30th. There will be household Day; East, Mrs. Woolley; West, articles and good used clothing, | Mrs. Woodend. _ etc. / The Committee and members Weston Working Men‘s Club, Ladies Auxiliary Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the b Mr. Phil Walters returned home an Saturday after spendâ€" ing a week in Ottawa on a busâ€" Mr. and Mrs. Keith Barker and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sneyd and family on Saturday, when they were able to see the new baby at the Sneyd‘s. Mr. and Mrs. Alister Robertâ€" son entertained the wedding party after the rehearsal on Friâ€" day night. Sorry to say our family night which had been planned for March 9th, has had to be changâ€" ed to March 16th. attended the wedding of Mrs, Huson‘s sister, Miss Hilda Barâ€" ber, whose marriage to Mr. Hu{h Bradford of Dunnville, took place on Saturday last, in Elora United church. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ella held a dinner at their home on Sunday, in honour of their faâ€" ther, whose 74th birthday was on March 4th, and their uncle, Ken Wright .whose birthday is on the 5th. Many uncles and aunts were among the 26 people present, including Mrs. T. Grifâ€" fith of Weston. Several Smithfield people atâ€" tended the wedding in Woodâ€" bridge Anglican church of Ruth Robertson and Keith Peterson. Ladies‘ Auxiliary, Weston Workâ€" ingmen‘s Club was held on Thursday, March 7th. By acâ€" clamation the following memâ€" bers were returned to office for another year: president, Mrs. Dougherty; viceâ€"president, Mrs. Brooks; secretary, Mrs. Grayâ€" stone; treasurer, Mrs. Tanfield; recreation convener, Mrs. Sye; social conveners, Mrs. Martin CITIZENSHIP TOPIC AT WCTU MEETING Citizenship was the topic of the February meeting of the Weston Women‘s Christian Temâ€" perance Union which met at the home of Mrs. Jos. Draper, 40 Joseph St. Mrs. Davidge opened the meeting with the poem, ‘"New Beginning" by Patience Strong. f After the business had been conducted, and hospital and home visits reported, Mrs. Andâ€" rew Thomson gave a very fine devotional about the three crosses which was illustrated by a true life story from China. Mrs. Draper introduced the speaker of the afternoon, Miss Annie â€" Bishop, â€" missionaryâ€"atâ€" large of the United Church of Canada. Miss Bishop spoke about the New Canadians in Metropolitan â€" Toronto among SMITHFIELD NEWS Migs Hase! Ella BU. 6â€"8836 The Committee and members are looking forward to a pleaâ€" sant and profitable year. The majority of money raised is used for ‘ charitable purposes. Many organizations have beneâ€" fited during the past year, among them being The Cancer Society, The Salvation Army and the Humber Memorial Hosâ€" pital, to which is sent a monthly contribution. 384 Albion Rd., Thistletown MHAIR STYLING, COLD WAVES, CUTTING AND SHAPING, ETC. Have your Hair Coloring done by an expert, formerly a demenstrator with Silhouette and Clairel. Announcing The Opening Of CH. 1â€"0681 1117 Main ‘St. N., Weston A lecal independent dealer can serve you best FURNACGE OIL â€" â€" OIL BURNERS â€" Sales and Service ‘"Let One Call Do It All" For Appointment, Call BEAUTY SALON ULL o1 BETTY‘S AT YOUR SERVICE VICTORIAN ORDER NURSES CH. 1â€"1581 Miss Bishop has found as she has worked amongst them that they areafraid of Canadians and because they are timid and unâ€" sure they seek comradeship among their own kind. s The Canadian Red Cross Society is one of 75 national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies associated with the League of Red Cross Societies. whom she works. One in every five in the population of Torâ€" onto is a New Canadian. Some of these people have planned to come to Canada for a considâ€" erable length of time and they have prepared themselves for this new land but many have been forced to flee their homeâ€" land and arrive here with only the clothes they have on their backs. They come from a backâ€" ground of insecurity, having lost everything and either being in a hostel or refugee camp. CANADIAN LEGION HOLDING A EUCHRE The Ladies Auxiliary, Canaâ€" dian Legion are holding a euchre on March 19th in the Legion Hall, 140 Main St. South, in aid of the veterans in hosâ€" pital. Good prizes, refreshments. Miss Bishop said they needed to be invited to visit in Canadian homes to learn Canadian ways and the English language. They have brought with them culture, ability and interest. She then cited some instances of New Canadians _ establishing _ busiâ€" nesses and in turn employing native Canadians. Miss Bishop then told briefly | of the Hungarians in Toronto and their need of bedding and . household articles which could j be sent to the Church of All| Nations. | The group were favoured with a trio, Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Mather and Mrs. Rowland who sang, "Brightly beams our Fatâ€" her‘s mercy." Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bolander and Mrs. Draper. On Friday, Feb. 22nd, some of the Coâ€"workers attended a Sports Presentation Night, for | the Baseball Team, sponsored | by West Toronto Lodge No. 87. | Loyal Order of Moose. They had . pictures, dancing and refreshâ€"| ments and each of the team was presented with a nice red windâ€" breaker. JACOB BULL CHAPTER L.O.D.E. The annual meeting and elecâ€" tion of officers of the Jacob Bull Chapter L.O.D.E. was held at the home of the Regent, 14 John St. on Monday evening, Febâ€" ruary l1th with a splendid atâ€" tendance of members present. Mrs. Draper thanked Miss Bisâ€" hop for her address. â€" The officers for the ensuing year are as follows: regent, Mrs. J. W. Milner; viceâ€"regent, Mrs. Scott; second vice, Mrs. Bodâ€" dington; secy., Mrs. Walwin; treas., Mrs. Thornton; standard bearer, Miss Leask. NO. 54 West Toronto Chapter, Woâ€" men of the Moose, held their regular meeting, Monday, Feb. 25th, with 33 coâ€"workers preâ€" sent. Senior Regent Grace Preâ€" cious presided. The winners of the Friendship Draw were Mrs. Godfrey, Mount Dennis, and Mrs. Gertie Doyle, Dupont St. Among the sick are Ethel Franâ€" cis,. Tessie Keays, Zillah Bosâ€" tock, and Helen Siemms. The next meeting on March 1l1th will be an open meeting, in charge of Moosehaven Chairâ€" man. The winner of the evening draw was Mrs. Jean Murray, one of our newer Coâ€"workers. wWOMEN OF THE MOOSE, WEST TORONTO CHAPTER CH. 1â€"0798 in ‘York West H&S (Honors Principals Mrs. E. F. Wilson welcomed principals and thanked them for their coâ€"operation at the annual presidents and principals dinâ€" ner given by York West Home and School Council in Kingsâ€" wayâ€"Lambton School. Mrs. J. C. Webster, parent education chairman, invited conveners to a showing of the film, "From Ten to Twelve," with discussion to follow, at Kingswayâ€"Lambton. Mr. James E. Dodd, president of Etobicoke Public School Principals‘ _ Association, introâ€" duced new principals. They were: Lloyd Augustus (Crestâ€" wood); Wilfred Bice (Elmlea); John Currie (Grand Avenue); Douglas Win#ield (Kipling Grove); Donald Watson (Queens Court); Daniel Lysack( Richâ€" view); _ Arthur â€" Irwin _ (West Glen); Hugh Barrett (Alderâ€" wood C.L); William Praskey (Albion Gardens). Mr. B. Jefâ€" frey (King St. School, Weston) was introduced by Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Thomas Glason convened the dinner, assisted by Mre. Hugh McLean, Mrs. A. G. Elton and Mrs. R. C. Smith. J. S. Wright, Park Lawn preâ€" sident, expressed the council‘s thanks to the male quartet memâ€" bers: Mac McFarlane, Les Riva, Everett Tennant and Robert Davis. Mrs. F. N. Dickson and Harâ€" vey Reed won at court whist, with consolation prizes going to James Alexander and Mrs. Wilâ€" son. Mrs. C. V. Yates and Mr. Cook won lucky prizes during the evening. Mrs. I. Kopas was in charge of entertainment, asâ€" sisted by Mrs. Fred Archer, Mrs. H. Tennant, and Elmer Yeandle. his TV aerial on Thursday and Friday mornings, last week, and Mrs. Crackle, 424 Rustic Ave., reports that she has crocus in bloom in her garden. . Mrs. Mervyn Cole, of Coleâ€" ville, Saskatchewan, has been spending the winter with her sonâ€"inâ€"law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Monkhouse, 18 Chesham Drive, Downsâ€" view. Mrs. Cole has recently visited the Haliburton district for a further vacation, where she visited her brother. Mrs. Cole plans to return to Sasâ€" katchewan sometime ire May. These must surely be the first signs of Spripg that we are all anxiously awaiting. Mr. Fred Clarke, 43 Portage, reports that he saw robins on Dr. and Mrs. LeGard, of Main Street, have recently returned from a car trip to Miami. This was the first visit Booksellers & Stationers 48 Main St. N., Weston COMPARE! No other pen regardless of price has all these features! @®. A. ENGLISH President Board of Governors A. T. SQUIBB & SON Reports of Officers will be Distributed to Allow full time Humber Memorial Hospital Association * Floating Action Cushloned Tip New Formula Inca Ink * Visible Ink Supply % Writes Bmoother» Easior _0",”,, 2 / Personal Notes Will Be Held In The Auditorium Of Weston Collegiate & Vocational School Monday, March 25th, at 8.30 p.m. General Secrom'ry, Canadian Medical Aulofiofion REFRESWMENTS WiILl BE SERVED By THE WOMEN‘s AUuXiliAry NOTICE OF MEETING Humber Memorial Hospital Women‘s Auxiliary $ The Joint Annual Meetings of the Guest Speaker: DR. A. D. KELLY for both, and they enjoyed every minute of it, although several days saw drizzling rain. Dr. and Mrs. LeGard York Travel Burgeau WEEKâ€"END SPECIAL 2aice cnre UNIO wWESTON KRESGE‘S SPECIALS m FLYING _ f SAUCERS _ Size 9 x 12 Colors: blue, grey, hunter green, beige, American beauty, lipstick red. Owned and Operated by Bill Beech 1043 Weston Rd RO. 40 Main St. N. Plush Rugs For aside from the advantages of having clean clothes of smart appearance, most people realize that regular dry cleaning lengthens the life of a garment and so saves them money in the long run. Remember hearing that corny little verse when you were a youngster? I certainly do, and through it I was made aware of the hazards of benzine, long before I ever learned that it was the very earliest of â€" wnditine dry cleaning chemicals. a dPek «382. Although we shudder today at the thought of using gasoline for cleaning, we in the industry must give it its due, for it did bring dry cleaning within the financial reach of people of average income. Now. of course, dry cleaning is such an inexâ€" pensive item in any family‘s budget that most people realize they can‘t afford NOT have their garments dry cleaned regularly. & Open Evenings and all Day Sat. General Insurance and Notary Public and the Reg. $29.95 Mary had a little lamp; She filled it with benzine. One day she lit her little lamp â€" And hasn‘t since benzine! $99.95 Benzine has long since been abandoned by dry cleaners of course, but the next chemical: to be adopted by the industry was gasoline. It wasn‘t any safer but it was cheaper, and it remained the No. 1 dry cleaning solvent until the midâ€"1920‘s, when it was replaced â€" thank goodness â€" by a completely safe solvent, which also does a much better cleaning job. to an Interesting Programme ro. 61777 Steaimmship, Plane, Bus, Hotel Reservations for Anywhere FLY NOW . PAY LATER PLAN Book Now For _ Steamship Passage for 1958 ao . nB t uiss 19.9f B Hey Kids! Have you seen the colorful flying saucers a t Cresge‘s Weston store for 3nly . Colorful, Amusing, 1 9° Mechanical Toy and were accompanied OB their trip by Mr. and Mre. Gordon ‘Milligan, of Toronte. also visited Cypress Gardens, MRS. T. DOUGHERTY President Women‘s Auxiliary Weston

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