Whitby Free Press, 17 Oct 1985, p. 20

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PAGE 20. WEDN L-SDAY. J ULY 17. 1985. WIIITBY FREE PRESS Peter Perry Award wiîrners honoured at tea by W.H.S. There was more wine historical society. than tee in evidence last As Lynde House Sunday when the Whit- îWhitby Museum) by Historical Society demonstrates Whitbys hosted a tee for the past, so the Peter Perry Peter Perry Award awerd recails the out- winners et Lynde standing contribution of House. one of Whitbys early We wanted to honor citizens. the pest winners of the The awards were Peter Perry awerd; established as a resuit they are a group of very of e speech made during speciel people," said the centennial Sybil Stirling, vice- celebrations for Whitby president of the in 1955. GOLDEN GATE, fers a wide seiection ot 107 Brook Street South, Canadian dishes. The Whtby 668-2222 Bo-Bo piatter and their This popuier, 30-year chicken f ingers are two oid Chinese restaurant speclalitles worih has recentiy in- trying. Perfect for lun- trnduced Szechuan ch or dinner. Cuisine for those who ike hot, spicy dishes. in addition ta ils Chînese t are the Golden Gate elso of- Open from il to 2 a.m. daliy. Frlday and Saturday until 3 a.m. FulIylicenses. Dine-in and test home deiivery. John Pritchard, a judge of the Ontario county courts, spoke of Perry's outstanding qualities and asked, "Are there eny Peter Perrys in the roomn tonight?" The Whtby Chamber of Commerce was so impressed with the speech they decided to give the Peter Perry Award annuafly to the person judged tn have made an outstanding contribution to the town the previous year. Judge Pritcherd doneted the plaque for this eward. "Peter Perry is really considered to have been the founder of Whitby," said Brian Winter, him- self an award winner, and archivist to the historical society. "Perry moved to Whitby in 1836 and established e store where the Bank of Commerce is now. He promnoted development of the harbor and of York. Frorn 1849 to 1851 ordered furniture ex- bequeathed the fur- niture to the Whitby With glasses raîsed, the Peter Perry award recipients toast their mentor at a tea hostedby the Whitby Historical Society last Sunday at Lynde House. Seated from left the award winners are Don Wilson, the first to receive the awerd in 1955; Gertie Drew, 1977; Harry Inkpen, 1983. Standing from Ieft are Ron Hawkins, 1967; Bert Heaver, 1978; Neil Murkar, 1960; Bryan Davies, 1985; B3en LaHaye, 1981; and Brian Winter, 1973. Free Press Staff Photo POOL PARTYM! Want to splash away your days in your own pool? Want to dance away your nights on your own dance Ir? Ail this and more. Cail me now for flun filied details. Carol Chantier 6686221, 666-2560. GILLE-S-P+1E REAL ESTATE SRVICES INC. ASHBURN 655-3193 CLAREMOUNT 649-3336 BRIAN WRIGHT JACKIE WRIGHT NORTH WHITBY COMMUTI HIE COUNTRY ELEGANT LIVING - Tudor style 3600 square f eet of iuxury overiooking treed ravine. On 6 acres. 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