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TERRACE BAY NEWS PARTY HELD BY REBEKAH LODGE Mrs. Bern Whent N.G., and Mrs. Jean Fisher, V.G., presided for the regular meeting of Ruby Rebekah Lodge when the Charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Rilla Timms, Chaplain, Rebekah Assembly of Ontario whose death occurred November 11. Mrs. Chris Morris reported the C.P.and T. committee will sponsor.a penny auction on Jarmsery 27th. Mrs. Whent reporting for the Youth Pilgrimage committee said several money-making projects have been planned with dates to be set later. Following the meeting members adjourned to the lower hall where they were joined by the Oddfellows and a program enjoyed. In one skit the officers of the Rebekahs dressed as men enacted what THEY believe occurs at an Oddfellows? Lodge meeting. The mood was set when Mrs.Agnes Bryson played "When the Saints Go Marching In" as a process- ional merch. Others in the play were Mesdames Beth Macadam, Jean Fisher, Bern Whent, Florence Whent, Ileen Williamson, Earline Johnson, Mary Husband, Doris Condie, Jessie McCanna, Mary Lang, Gloria Miller, Beverley Hamilton, and Anna Laine. Others danced the Virginia Reel, and barn dance, and a sing song was held. Another hit was the appearance of the Centennial band playing harmonicas, a toy piano, flute, kazoo and drum. There was an exchange of gifts and Mrs. YWcCanna convened a saldd plate lunch. David Shivas, of Terrace Bay, who was the student sent to United Nations last year by local Rebekah and Oddfellow Lodges, spoke at a public gathering, illustrating his address with slides, and brochures and showing a tiny booklet which contained the American Constitution. David said the experience was of great benefit to one on the verge of university entrance since it offered not only the educational experience of of seeing the United Nations at work but also the advantage of the long trip when one met others of a similar age from other places. MRS. R. MORRILL HEADS ANGLICAN EVENING GROUP Mrs. Ted Wilson presided when the following were eleoted to office at the January 9 meeting of the Evening Group of St.John's Anglican Church: President, Mrs. Ralph Morrill; Vice President, Mrs. Godfrey Birch; Treasurer, Mrs. Cyril Sparkes; Secretary, Mrs. Alvin Slater; Tea Hostess, Mrs. George Birch; Buyer, Mrs. Sparkes; Wool Convenor , Mrs. Robert Gray. Tea money for 1966 was sent to Missions. The bezaar table which will be sponsored at the Women's Auxiliary tea on February lt was planned and members also discussed articles to be made for their own annual bazaar tea in October. -- 2 d (continued on Page 13) NOTICE Store closed JANUARY 21st. CEBRARIO"S HARDWARE Phone 77 Winnipeg Street Schreiber,Ont. THE SPORTS BEAT By Glen May Commissioner Keith Davey, the rookie czar of the Canadian Football League, has officially taken. office and is verbally hinting about improving Can- ada's grid game. He has been doing a great deal of taking about this and that for the past couple of months, but he hasn't really made any concrete points. In fact, it's just been talk about "this and that." If the new CFL commission- er would throw a few haymak- ers rather than shadow box more people might pay atten- tion. Granted, he has irked the odd football executive, espe- cially in the east, but his re- marks haven't carried much weight across Canada. Perhaps the lack of interest shown them is due to the lack of Canadian interest in football now that the Grey Cup has been careful- ly tucked into the Saskatche- wan prairies. In the United States all of the top professional and college players have been on, display the past month in a multitude of bowl and playoff games. Canadians have had the op- portunity of watching Ameri- can's best gridders flexing their bicepts demonstrating -- their football prowess. Most of the games have bordered on coro- nary excitement. Even the one- sided contests have vindicated the Yanks' ability on the grid- iron. Their weakest medium- sized college squads would crush Canada's top university teams, no matter which rules were in effect. But, Canadian football fans haven't become excited. To a football buff in Antigonish, N.S. the University of Southern California playing Purdue creates as much enthusiasm as a Senior Citizens' Chess Tour- nament. * A tip of the hat With this feeling being so prevelant throughout the coun- try, then it must be assumed the CFL offers a product which can't be topped by anyone, not even our big brother south of the border. Why, then, does the flamboy- ant Senator Davey attempt to find fault with our game? This corner suspects the new CFL boss doesn't honestly feel there are any serious flaws in our football program other than those which have been bantered about for the past few years. Naturally there are pros and cons about the single point and blocking, but this is old hat. The franchises in the nine cities are secure, although To- ronto and Montreal fans have been subjected to a diet of frustration for a few seasons. Both Edmonton and Regina had outstanding financial years. The only fear with these west- ern cities was that a playoff drought would keep the fans down on the farm. Last year this fear was dispelled. Toronto and Montreal are so heavily po- pulated the fans will continue to buy tickets regardless of the clubs' inability to win. Football in Canada _ has moved ahead in fine financial fashion during the past decade. Ex-Commissioner Sydney Hal- ter put the wheels in motion, and much of his success was attributed to his sparking year- round publicity. And the own- ers and CFL executive support- ed him with trades and announcements which were ban- nered on sports pages. Let's hope Commissioner Da- vey continues in the format es- tablished by Mr. Halter. Canadian football is an excel- lent product, but it must have a strong and willing sales manag- er with a flair for publicity. Early evidence indicates the new CFL chief is such a per- son.