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' Page 5 MOR, NEWS TO SKITERS AND "LL BE SKIIERS Work is very steadily progressing on the final touchup of the hill and it will be approxim- ately the middle of Decanber or immediately after New Yoars that it will be open to skiiers, There will be a clubhouse at the top of the hill for people who just come out to ° watch the skiing and one at the bottom for skiiers who don't want to trek up the hill be+ fore going home, It is a very lovely hill and the executive of the ski club are sure that it will be enjoyed by all, A final word of safety, DO NOT SKI ON THIS HILL UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CHECKED OVER BY THE SKI PATROL FOR SAFETY! So watch the News for further information en the hill, Have you got your membership yet? They can be procured from any member of the ex- ecutive or at House 97, Ski crests can also be bought. 0-0-0 LOCAL STORK NEWS Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Nols Allen on a new daughter on Nov. eoth; to Mr, snc Mrs. Ed Burke on 2 boy on Nov. 26th3 and to Mr, anc Mrs. Harry Brers on a boy on Nov. 27th. " O-O~o COMMUNITY CHURCH WOMEN'S AUXILIARY The annual Chrisiuas meeting of the Ladies! Auxiliary Mi, will be held on Wednesday, December 7th in the Church, A Ohriatnas prosvanne is being arranged for that date and an invitation is exten- ded to all to attend, There will be a gift exchange for adults and children, value of gifts not to exceed fifty cents. o-0=0 WISHING YOU _A MERRY AND FIRE=SAFE CHRISTMAS The following information may assist you in © making your Christmas much safer and happier. The idea is more or less prevalent that Christmas trees may be rendered flameproof by standing them in solutions containing fireproofing chemicals, Preliminary experiments conducted by Underwriter!s Laboratories Inc. do not confirm this belief, It was found that trees which had stood in such solutions (ammonium sulphate) showed less resistance to ignition and dried, faded, and lost their needles sooner than similar trees which had not stood in any liquid. Trees which had stood in plain water retained resistance to ig- nition by small flames longer and remained green and flexible for'a greater time than either dry trees or trees exposed to ammonium sulphate absorption, Such flameproofing treatment may be more effective if applied very soon after the tree is cut. Unfortunatély this cannot be done by the majority of people who purchase their trees through dealers. Such tross may have been cut for a considerablo Imngth of time before they come into. the. hands of the final purchaser, It is possible that suitable methods of effectively flameproofing Christmas trees may be developed, but for the present, at least, persons who so treat their Christmas trees to render them flameproof should use all the usual precautions to prevent ignition and should not depend too much on the effectiveness of these processes. General Safety Suggestions Obtain « 2resh tree which has becn stored outdoors until ace tually needed. If possible, stand it in a tub of water in a-cool location and sprinkle branches frequently, Tree stands ave available with a water reservoir in which the trunk may be set, Lengthwise saw cuts in base of the trunk will help the tree to absorb water, ° After decorating the tree, keep the room where it is placéd as cool and moist as possible. Avole he usc of flammable decoration on or near the tree. Do not keep a dried out tree indoors. o-0=0 A MESS!GE FROM THE POSTMASTER In bringing the Christmas Post Ofi.ce re¢ 'uletions to the attention of our local public again this year, may I teko this opportunity of expressing our deep appreciation of the wonderful co-operation re~ ceived last year, First and most important is early mailing. Please use the dates following for assured Christmas delivery, Persons mailing ten or more letters are requested to tie them in bundles and hand them in at wickets, Box hclders must carry their keys. Bovin ing immediately, employees will not open boxes for patrons. Please do not ask for parcels after hours. cont'd on page 6