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The Colborne Citizen Vol.2, Colborne,Ont., Wednesday, February 15c Single Copy Royal treatment for Legion ladies Cutting the special cake for the Colborne Legion Sweetheart supper are Aux iliary first vice-president Connie Stirling and Branch president John Dunk. (Photo by Ed Feeny) When 27 women were given the royal treatment as "Sweethearts" for the day, February 16, and each rewarded the chef with a kiss, that is news. And a ball. It happened at the Charl es Rutherford V.C. Colborne Legion Branch 187. Members switched roles with the women's auxiliary and played host. A staff of nine under the direction of popular club member, Wilf red Marcellus, 'slaved' over a hot kitchen range all day to turn out a fine roast beef finner, wine and all the trimmings. The Sweetheart supper and dance was in appreciat ion by the Legion men of the fine work of the auxiliary women perform ed throughout a very active year. Said auxiliary vice-presi dent, Connie Stirling, as she jointly cut the specially inscribed c?.ke, 'Legion Sweethearts 1974' with branch president John Dunk, "This is a real treat for us girls." The Sweetheart supper and dance in Valentine Week marked the fourth such "event in the Colborne Legion Branch, whose members boast "the biggest little Legion hall in their entire zone". Each lady had a single flower pinned on her gown by the legion president Roy Collins. Wilfred Marcellus, self- appointed chef for the day, spent early Saturday shop ping for the event. For the fine supper he and his staff turned out, he was rewarded by a kiss from all the ladies. Originator of the Sweet heart supper dance, Vic McMahon, immediate past president admitted that while it was not the largest turnout, it was perhaps one of the most enthusiastic ones. John Dunk told The Citizen that at two parties of the preceding years, the patrons had been snow bound in one of the worst snowstorms of the year. "While some managed to get to their home, if nearby, others had to be rescued by snowmobiles. The rest of the ladies stayed overnight in a nearby home. Many of us men slept where we could in the hall." When one of the auxiliary ladies was asked if she had enjoyed herself, she replied with enthusiasm "It was a ball. And we didn't have to wash the dishes." Kinsmen Club anniversary The all-Canadian Kins men Club celebrates 54 years of service to the community today. Close to this celebration is the birthday of our national flag - February 15, 1965. By incorporating these two dates in February the Kinsmen are pushing CANADIANISM. President John Boreham and his colleagues will be visiting Colborne and Cramahe Public Schools this week to hand out Canadian flag pins. The origin of the red and white colors for Canada goes back to 1921 when King George V appointed these colors for our country. The maple leaf seems to be a Canadian emblem from as early as 1700. It appeared in the coat of arms granted to Ontario and Quebec in 1868 and later as a significant Canad ian symbol in the coat of arms of Canada in (921. The Kinsmen Club was founded in Hamilton in 1920 and expanded to Montreal when one of the Kins moved there and started a new club. It has been mushrooming ever since and is now over 400 members. Anyone may join this club from 21 to 40, after 40 a Kin becomes an honorary member. The Colborne Branch has been operating since last May and for such a short time they have certainly shown their enthusiasm and great energy for the community. Friday night's Fun Night at Blythwood Acres for men only was a great success. Peter Learmonth won the big $500. draw and Reg Turk walked away with the $100. one. There were 13 - $10. winners and other good prizes. All money raised will go to worthwhile projects for the community. The setting at Blythwood acres and the co-operation of George Blyth helped to contribute to everyones enjoyment of the party. Recreational club makes presentation Met by Branch president John Dunk assisted by Roy Collins, ladies of the Wo men's Auxiliary Colborne Legion Branch 187 arrived at the Sweetheart Supper in their honor. Left to right are John Dunk, Ellen MacGregor, Roy Collins and Lillian Braitley (Photo by Ed Feeny). Salem Recreational Club met Monday at the home of Dora Barnes with 15 ladies present. President Dickie Carmen opened the meeting with the reading of a poem. Past president, Peggy Chatterson was presented with a lovely cup and saucer in appreciation for her two years in office. Audrey Davis was asked to be press reporter. Secretary-treasurer and sunshine reports were given. Program in charge of Peggy Chatterson and Gwen Ventuss followed. Court Whist was played with winners Evelyn Tur-kin, consolation Dorothy Cheffenson. Meeting closed with lunch.