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Mrs. Leewis Again Heads Countryman Chapter Of Daughters Of Empire ~â€" Casual engineering studies indiâ€" cated that it would be several years before ground settling and "firming up" would make the greater part of the Park strong enough to support buildings of any bury Park, adjacent to the Keeleâ€" Lawrence intersection, was considâ€" ered at Monday‘s meeting of North York‘s parks committee, Decision of the committee was to withhold any recommendation on the proâ€" posal until an engineering survey According to Eric Scaiffe, chairâ€" man of the Amgsbury Park comâ€" mittee, ‘residents in the vicinity of the park are concerned about the extent of suitable building sites in the Park. Except for . narrow fringes along Lawrence avenue, most of ‘the Amesbury Park ground is filledâ€"in land. Formerly a deep ravine, & "sanitary fill" program over a period of years brought the park area to its present level. of the whole park site had been made and studied. Area residents envisage a staged program of construction for recâ€" reation in the Park. Starting off with a change house and an openâ€" air, artificial rink, future plans visualize an arena covering the rink and a library building on the Park grounds. Apprehension of ratepayers in the vicinity of Amesbury Park is that erection of the firehall on what may be, for many years to come, one of the few "strong" building sites in the Park may deâ€" lay or prevent erection of buildings for recreation use. _ The proposal to erect a fire hall in the southeast corner of Amesâ€" Committee Marks Time On Amesbury Firehall ;fib’m'n hpgfifibnhlmo:nn‘i four theâ€"Wettihn phocintes." * Highlights of the 1959. report were: the presentation of bursaries to two students of Weston Colleâ€" giate who are entering Teachers‘ College; the donation of books and other gifts to one of the I.O.D.E. Far Northern schools; the distriâ€" bution of Christmas presents and hampers to old age pensioners and needy families in Weston and viciâ€" nity; a. cash donation to the I.O.D.E. Fund for Eskimos. A survey of 1959 activities and installation of officers for 1960 were the principal items of busiâ€" ness at the annual meeting of John Countryman Chapter, L.O.D.E., Weston. installed by Mrs. G. D. Leggett, national organizing: secretary of the Order, were: Mrs. W. Leewis, regent; Mrs. H. A. Duffin and Mrs. J. L. Pickard, viceâ€"regents; Mrs. W. D. Aitken, secretary; Mrs. G. Reverend Rees played a leading part in the Christian Youth Moveâ€" ment in India. He was responsible for the opening of a church, the Emmanuel Chapel, in Calcutta, as well as for aiding his Indian folâ€" lowers in the expansion of the existing houses of worship. Prior to his leaving for India, Rev. Rees served as minister at Portâ€"Elgin church for four years and in Paisley for two years. On December 19, the family flew to !:?nd. from where they sailed to Canada. They are presently stayâ€" ing in Toronté, but expect to move to Hanover shortly, where the older children will attend school. . and Mrs. Alfred Rees were hopbred at a reception held in the e of their aunt, Mrs. Harry lyn, 621 Main Street north, on Wednesday evening. More than 75 relatives of the returning missionâ€" aries were in attendance. The Reeses have recently reâ€" turned from a fiveâ€"year mission duty in Calcutta, India. During their stay there the family was increased by a birth of twins, Marâ€" lene and Mark, aged two, a first set of twins born to missionaries in Calcutta, They are also the parents of Linda Marie, 9, and Family Stages Regal Reception No Stampede For ‘Controller‘ Posts Of equal concern, said Eric The officers for 1960, who were 1, EEXLY PAPER _ @tm m‘h 61"& CROWING â€" NE qÂ¥ #1 Scaiffe, is the possibility of estabâ€" lishing a precedent for‘future enâ€" croachment by other municipal deâ€" ‘partments on park lands for the erection of buildings. On the basis of the points raisâ€" ed by the Amesbury Park commitâ€" tee, the North York parks comâ€" mittee voted to recommend to the Council that an engineering survey of Amesbury Parks entire area be carried out before any decision is made as to construction of a fireâ€" hall. Tenders have been awarded by the Board of Education for the Township of Etobicoke for the construction of a new Public School and for fourâ€"room additions at Princess Margaret School. The tender for the fourâ€"room addition at Princess Margaret Pubâ€" lie School was awarded to the Kovaes Construction Company whose price of $84,420.00 was the lowest of seven. New School To Be Constructed In Etobicoke Twp. , The new school, Wellesworth, will be constructed by Gardinerâ€" Wighton Limited. Their tender in the amount of $261,800.00 was the lowest of 14 tenders submitted. Wellesworth will be an efghtâ€"room school with Kindergarten and Genâ€" eral Purpose room. ‘It will be west of Highway 27 and north of Rathâ€" burn. The school was designed by Pentland and Baker. f look at our yearâ€"round ‘practice of bmmmmn.un a good enough on which to build a world wide community of H. Barr, treasurer; Mrs. D. K Ritchie, educational secretary; Mrs. C. M. Smith, echoes; Mrs. C. Peterâ€" son, services at home and abroad; Mrs. L. E. Fagan, standard bearer; Mrs. F.; F. Ault, Commonwealth relations & Empire and world afâ€" fairs; Mrs. W. J. Ellison, films; Mrs. D. Eastwood, hospitality: Mrs. W. K. Cameron, immigration & citizenship; Mrs. J. L. Pickard, public relations; Mrs. H. A. Duffin, representative, Canadian Associaâ€" tion of Consumers. Mrs. Ronald Standon, viceâ€"presiâ€" dent of the World YWCA, Geneva, Switzerland, was a guest speaker. Mrs. Standon spoke on the funcâ€" tions and privileges entailed in "Y" membership. 4 Introduced to the members were the delegates for this year‘s Young Adult conference: Mrs. Shirley Larkinâ€"Downsview Variety Group; Mrs. Lorna Allisonâ€"Martingrove T.A.B.; Mrs..Joyce Bell and Mrs. Myrl Boatsâ€"Thursday Night vaâ€" riety group. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mrs. Magee gave a resume of the branch‘s activities. "Brotherhood week was observed by our branch of the YWCA by distribution of material from the Canadian Council of Chritians and Jews to all proâ€" gram groups and a dhflny on our bulletin board", Mrs. Magee told the members. "Brotherhodd Week is a time," she continued, "to remind ourselves of our neighbours, and our obligaâ€" tions . to . promote understanding, frhndlh:’, andâ€"coâ€"operation among peoples of different religions, races, One hundred and forty new memberg were welcomed at a reâ€" cent Weston and District YWCA "Members Night" held in the "Â¥Y" building, King street. The devotion, given by Chairman of the Board, Mrs. M. Magee, was followed by scripture reading by Mrs. C. Morrow, and piano solos played by Mrs. M. King. Mrs. C. Andrews acted as chairman for the evening. ¢ 140 "Y" Recruits Addressed By Swiss Delegate cultures. â€"It is also a time to ild a world wide eommunity.: bours dedicated to justice Except for adjustments in the|Board at least five years and have top salaries for teachers in Groups|a total teaching experience of fifâ€" 2, 3 and 4, sdlary ug::flom beâ€"|teen years. On appointment, the tween the Etobicoke of Eduâ€"|teacher is expected to fmaintain cation and high school terchers in|the standard of service which inâ€" the township produce® only one|spired the rating and to advance significantâ€" changeâ€"and , that,.aeâ€" | "his scholarly discipline." The cording to Board officials, is gearâ€"|title carries a salary $300 higher ed so that "the financial impact!than that of an assistant teacher. is not great‘in any one. yeat. To be ‘considered for the posiâ€" The change ptovides for a "recâ€"|tion of mssociate head, a candiâ€" ognition allowance", intended to|date must have been‘in that caâ€" be an added factor in the present|pacity for five with â€"the basis of theâ€"salaty schedule which Mmmhfllom considers classification, certificaâ€"|15â€"yearâ€"teaching stipulation. On ‘"‘Trare ate thres mew positions to ftrvate 9 2000 ‘In Yss "0p io s re are three new to |crease per up to a be created undér the, new : plan: | total of $600. .. . As ‘Master‘ Ratings â€"Few ‘Raises For Etobicoke High School Teachers Drama Award To Weston Collegiate Weston‘s acting troupe was chosen over representatives of Woodbridge High School and Aurora District High.School by Charles Jolliffe. â€" The dramatic group representing Weston Collegiate was named winner of the fifth preliminary competition of the 1960 Simpson‘s Collegiate Drama Festival held at the Weston Tollegiate auditorium last Friday. In order to be rated as a‘ ANTIC SPRINGâ€"the drama for six characters which won top prize for the Weston Collegiate group of actors pictured above. Left to right: Rosemarie Kelly, Bruce PEDLARS PROGRESSâ€"was the play chosen by the Aurora District High School, the members ‘of whose drama club are seen above. From left to right:Stephen Wright, David Troyer, Gabriel Enderes, R. J. Moddle Board at least five years and have |the Etobicoke high school system m total teaching experience of til-lu head of a department. Those teen years. On appointment, the qualifying for "master head" watâ€" teacher is expected to fmaintain|ing receive a salary increase of the standard of service which inâ€"| $200 a ynrmt total ‘of $1,200. spired the rating and to advance| A "master 1", when appointâ€" "his scholarly distipline." The|ed, ‘becomes a member of the To be ‘considered for the posiâ€" e for consultative services in tion of associate head, a candiâ€" the ‘educational | proâ€" date must have been ‘in that caâ€"| gram. Senate will also be pacity for flnmnwi&h the |responsible for the selection and Etobicoke Board. There is also the | appolritment :: master . heads, 15â€"yearâ€"teaching stipulation. On |associate _ and master \Wfl‘ltdlfl inâ€" | teachers. 7 crease of $200 per year up to a| Changes in the salary schedule total: of $600. .. Top man on THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1960 ant teacher. /ers, PWHCCON Of uNC SenWUD MB TD | ETTE t the posiâ€" smddolormmlhfl_ve services in S’s:kh d, a candiâ€" mlofig the ‘educational â€" proâ€" | Me â€" in that caâ€" | gram. e Senate will also be|page spe s with the|responsible for the selection and|of notesâ€" s is also the | appoinittent :: master . heads, award of ilation. _ On |associate and â€" m a s t er| cyclopedi a salary inâ€" | teachers. i the mis ‘“::o“l;- ar up to a in ry sched ca with the Sâ€"and 4; only n cric: of: Flment: h j Guide of head must he the | She | did â€" . o on i es 2 ns en o ed, ‘boo:;nl a member of u'a‘c Senate .eon‘lznhoolhn- ers.. Function of Senate is to This is the 14th year for the Simpson drama festival. Comâ€" peting for the right to appear in the finals at Hart House theatre are 23 schools; only six of them will make it. Trophies will be awarded to winners of the finals plus $200 to be divided among the six finalists to offset production and travelling costs. Prelimâ€" inary winnersâ€"of which Weston High is now oneâ€"receive small replicas of the trophy. * McGregor, Joan. Charbonneau, Jim Latimer,. Bobbie Lanâ€" caster, Glen Cockwell. W. J. Ellison, director: of the Weston players,. was not available when the photograph was taken. n Don Gordon nst blackboard), Peter Rawli r Petersons, Ri(éa‘:d Duffield, Pn) s.fm. ‘(h;dnfig‘).l"‘ (director), David Faulkner, Ned Fog, Rosalie Collins, Elevenâ€"yearâ€"old Hilary Frederic, .mmuo-mm- way Se ,mnflt#.:l-wh- miin tho:;rfihr k public aoneo! srudelita held t Sien Park school. more â€" rare are two Indian birch| their work;sâ€"<â€"â€"~, sfi:m' on _ ‘"Rducation â€" in | bark buckets, bea fashipned | Council w Mexico â€"a . sevenâ€"iinute, sevenâ€"|and artistically ; the f page speech, delivered without aid| â€" Tt is known that Indiana used We ‘concens of notesâ€"Hilary qualified for the|bags and buckets extensively, it the cars ‘cas .vmamwm--umh-u.mu.:.dm iple | any: extent.by the cyclopedia Britannica ~dictionary,|trees for -kh. is fi;z,.‘fl..‘ the miles one in seven languages, and the|that these * the | not : s the 1 1950 Year Book. / . |ofa of the white man. P C Speech Award For Cornelius Prikwy School Student A'c;;“‘l-rm. *w m“o;uu'-l.-â€"- inetee eies Te 4o tit hat pie mnpoieen to o o ie Photos ‘by McCaul executive committee or "board of control." Such a committee ‘has specific administrative powers. It requires a twoâ€"thirds vote of the Councillor Irving Paisley, of ward 6, who claimed to have instiâ€" gated the original application which received endorsement by the private bills committee of the Ontario Legislature on Monday, forthrightly announced that he would be a candidate for the "conâ€" troller" post at the next election in December. Accordingâ€" to. unofficial opinion, the legislation approved by the Queen‘s Park committeeâ€"provides for the election of two councillors from the entire township. The councillors elected atâ€"large, along with the reeve, would constitute an council to overâ€"rule a decision of the committee. The executive comâ€" mittee would recommend municipal appointments and award contracts for municipal works, subject to council approval. Under current legislation, memâ€" bers elected as "controllers". or councillors atâ€"large are entitled to a salary of $2,500 morethan the Equally willing was Councillior Basil Hall, deputyâ€"reeve of tle township. Interviewed with one foot on the ramp of a Nassauâ€" bound plane, Hall threw his hat into the ring with the statement: "I‘m chairman of our unofficial executive committee right now. I‘d run for the post of fullâ€"time counâ€" cillor." Unsuccessful contestant for the post of public utilities commissioner in the election of December, 1958, when he polled 1,157 votes, Hatry J. Foy was named a member of the Weston Public Utilities Commission by unanimous vote of the Council. He fills the vacancy created by the Hall And Paisley Willing; â€" Others "Wait And St"’ Although North York councillors gave practically unanimous enâ€" dorsement to the "principle" behind the application of the township for establishment of a "board of control", individual reaction to the pncfiede!tectofthenewmunici?,lorgmiufionvtfiedm a5 ky "I‘m interested; I‘m available and I‘d appreciate any support in my campaign, starting right now," Paisley said. amount. paid: to ordinary councilâ€" lors, who are elected by wards ‘or Weston Utilities Comm. . Post Goes To H. J. Foy \TW"" ship‘y population is about 250,000. in the townâ€" 250,000. Councillors in the townâ€" ship now receive $3,500 a year and the reeve‘s salary is $12,000. . recent death of Charles M. Richardâ€" son, veteran member of the Comâ€" mission and chairman for the past several years. . Foy, who is 56, is general manâ€" ager of the Electric Service League of Ontario. He holds a degree in ware, true Canadiana from the outstanding collection of Mr. Percy Maple Syrup Lore Is Theme Of Show At Public Library The North York Public Library is specializing in exhibits which highlight our Canadian way of life. This month, the story of maple syrup is being told in sketches and One type of carved : piece, a splendid relic of the early days, is the ‘wooden mould for making maple sugar. The basic form is usually found to be a heart shape;, but the carving itself is based on a geometric design resembling serâ€" rations‘ and triangles. The moulds are typical of Canadian carving. and improvised everything possible from wood. Two ME in the collection have been separated to bring the inside pattern into viéew. One is.most unusual, in the form of a Bible. This in turn would|@allowance be reâ€" shape a unique productâ€"Canadian |licâ€"health â€"nurses Bible modelied in maple sugar. Ln-t!l Two types of sap buckets help to | is not satisfactory. establish a link in the periods of|they claim, is a o.m'.hwq.mhmwphmm# neer wooden bucket.complete with |purchased cars wooden spout or spigot: Even|not been m s \ ati The pioneer cut, hollowed out, new ‘atâ€"large‘ council posts would Councillior William Lyon, of ward 8, noted that the legislation approved by the committse at Queen‘s Park was in line with his own ideas for broadening the base of municipal representation. In an address to a Don: Millsâ€"service:club early in the year, Lyon hadâ€"deplor« ed the natural and necessary tenâ€" dency of counciliors elected on an area basis to take a narrowly secâ€" Councilior James ‘Service, f. ward 7, indicated that the finanâ€". cial aspect of the fullâ€"time munici« pal post rated some second think~ ing by prospective candidates. .. "In the last election, it is ruâ€" mored that one candidate for reeve spent $20,000 on his campaign. The other spent more than $15,000. Ex~ penses for candidates for these be of the same order since the camâ€" paign for votes would be township honnlvwwonmniaplmjhâ€". "Although this proposed change hinlinefi;ifllnyfi;u.!\ljm to study the proposal in detail, pa fienhflyftomfluwa before I could commit myself as a candidate. You â€"might â€"sayâ€"that I‘m interested but.not yet committed." â€" Queen‘s Park for York Centre, the _ riding which includes all of the _ township west of Yon@ge | street, } shepherded ‘the "board. of eontrol". .. measure through the private bills committee of which he is a memâ€". . Béiur t ~2+ 55k > ane ant . ~â€" The private bill "was introdnced, ... ‘ern half of North York. * head were unsuccessful; the public relations department at Willowdale‘ were unable to provide an. author=‘ ized comment on the private legis= lative bill. North Export Council,‘ Mayor Holley noted that Mr. Foy had failed of election by a narrow. margin andâ€"had ‘earned the confidence of almost 1,200 elecâ€" Doreen Day; all of whom reside in Weston. ‘There are four grandâ€" children. Mr. and Mrs. Foy have lived in Weston at 137 Queen‘s Drive for the past 16 years. ""d Council To Allow : Nurses To Resign . In North York Row : 2o x| .ff'ictr - 'Wm A / PA sonnel 0 to x3 tions which the nlm éned to submit on Friday. ~ tors as was evident from the votes he received:~His educational qualiâ€" fications and his long service in the electrical industry in the province were added reasons for his.endorseâ€" ment, the Mayor said. Adamant in w ib‘:, prwio:: $60 allowance re« lieâ€" health mm present /10â€"cen‘ ie > is not satisfactory. Car o Effortsâ€"to contact Reeve Goodâ€" In his vlto s