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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1930 PAGE SEVEN + Interesting News of Youthful Oshawa a -_trbbredi HQ Girl Guide News W---- -- -------- -- No h---- The hike, that .is a test of teach- ing ability on the part of the sec- ond class Guides, who are conduct- iug the parties will start from the north end of Simcoe Street, at Ross' Corners, on Saturday, at 2 p.m. sharp. Orion, the mighty hunter, may be seen in the south-eastern sky mow, after about 9 p.m. This beautiful constellation is the chief of the win- ter ones, The three small stars in a row that make up his belt are easily distinguished. Later at night the first magnitude star, Sirius, the dog star," may be found by drawing an imaginary line down through the three stars in Orion's belt. So, if a line is drawn up through the belt, the constellations, "Taurus. the bull". and "the Pleiades," may be seen. At this time of the yedr the stars seem even brighter than in the summer, crisper, as if the win- ter was making them snap With cold. Two Oshawa Guides won their Astronomer's badge this year. Who will win it next time? There is still two weeks in which to finish the Homemaker badge, which will be tested on November 15th, This badge is just what its name indicates--a badge worn by a Buide, who has proved herself to be a real homemaker. Have you made the jam, or jelly or pickles yet, that must be made entirely by you? There are plenty of snow apples now to make jelly. Or pep- pers to make pepper relish. Do you find it hard to get up early svery morning and get the break- rast? Think how long your moth- er has had to do it, and what a nice rest it is for her this whole week that you did it. Did you air and make the beds before you went to school, or did you leave them air- Ing until noon? I am sure mother would not mind that, as your school time must be considered first. But you must make them at'noon. No good homemaker would leave beds unmade all day! . In regard to that matter of mend- ing household TIinen--the tester will expect you te bring two pieces. One might be a sheet or pillow case, repaired by a neat patch, Another might be a bit of table linen, darn- ed neatly with linen thread. Then there is that signed slip from -moth- er saying that you have done all the rest of the requirements, and .. have sbeen . 'neat, thorough, obedi- | ent and helpful in the home." What afi pe.af girt all our homemak- or fdes wif be! BROWNIES The Brownies were very sad to find no Hallowe'en party for them this year and this was all because of their sleepy Tawny who forgot all about it, but she made up her mind to give them a real one at Christ- mas, However, they played games all evening and seemed to have a good time. 1st OSHAWA CO. The First Co. held their regular meeting on Monday evening with a good attendance. Study periods of 20 minutes were held for homemaker and sick nurse badges and keen interest was shown in both. The following girls received their service -stars for the second year: J. Townsend, M, Titley, A. Belling- ham, M. Bellingham, F. Fitches, M. Wallace, ©. Chatham, E. Wallace, D. Vamplew, Several girs were successful in passing the test for Domestic Serv- ice and Laundress Badges last Sat- urday. The next meeting will be + held on Monday at 7 p.m, New members are welcome. 2nd OSHAWA 00. The Second Oshawa Co. held a Halowe'en party instead of their regular meeting, Miss Vera Moyse of 3rd Oshawa kindly judged the costumes. The winners were: Jean Wilson as Ukrainian and Betty Hen- ley as a Crusader. Pat. Hobbs and Ruth Bridges won a prize for Musical Chairs, and also. Marjorie Breault for a guess- ing contest. The rest of the even- ing was spent in playing games, The following Guidés passed their badge tests on Saturday. Laundress: Betty Hobbs, Aileen Burke, Genevieve James, Molly ---- Weales, Yvonne Yourth and Martha Robertson, Domestic Service: Betty Hobbs, Aileen Burke, Genevieve James, Margaret Daniels, Molly Weales and Yvonne Yourth. Mrs. Spinks has charge of all dolls from the "Toy Shop" which are be- ing dressed by the 2nd Oshawa Co. At the meeting last week the Ori- oles Patrol received a point for the best collection of fruit and nuts. We all hope Mrs. Morphy will soon be well again. 3rd OSHAWA Temporary patrol leaders fave been chosen as follows: Ruth Moore for the Orchid patrol; Evelyn Bow- den for the Cornflower patrol, and Joan Schofield for the Dandelion patrol. Ee There was a splendid attendance at the meeting last night, when two new recruits enjoyed the game of Guiding, Miss Moyse taught the company all about the formation of the Union Jack, after which Mre. Ratcliffe delivered games on knots and flag knowledge. Miss Mundy took physical exercises, and later in pow-wow, as it was near Hallo- we'en, told a weird story and then taught them a funny little song "Where the dark comes most," af- ter which home-made candy was en- poyed, even if it did "sticky" every | body all up! Next week the 3rd. meets in its own.new club rooms. Canadian Girls In Training NORTHMINSTER CHURCH The "Kitchikawanis" group tried something new in the way of enter- tainment at their last evening and held a progressive supper. Tt prov- ed a real success with lots of fun, --. The members of "Snowbird" group were hostesses at a social af- ter their regular meeting last Tues- day when they entertained their wothers, SIMCOE STREET CHURCH "Others" group of Simcoe Street Church. observed Hallowe'en at their last meeting night at the home of Lillian Jones. Every Siri wentrin fancy costume and 'eo joyed a real jolly time. This group together with the Jolly Juniors, is holding a rummage sale in the base- ment of the church at 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, November 1st. PARTY GIVEN FOR BEGINNERS Hallowe'en Observed by Young Sunday School The teachers of.the Beginners' Department of Simcoe Street United Church Sunday School entertained the children of thelr classes at a Hallowe'en party yesterday after- noon, Assisted by some of the mothers and Miss Edna Johnston, who told amusing stories to the lit- tle tots the teachers carried out the most delightful programme of en- tertainment for their Sunday School pupils. Games, stories, and the most delicious supper served in a room decorated with all sorts of Hallowe'en things. Pumpkin heads, lighted with candles, were the cen tre pieces on the table, and paper of orange afd black were festooned about attractively. The teachers are Miss Evelyn Gay, Miss Hilda Hare, Miss Betty Luke and Miss Evelyn Boddy. Much credit is due them for the interest they take in the little boys and girls in their classes and for the time and energy they spend on pre- paring such parties 'for them, be- gides the regular Suriday School teachings. BO a cere the Answer to Every Home Need? In the one mh of Sunset Dye you andwer to every home dreing L] | find the n the little cake of Sunset is a! "knowhow" of th dyer. C by a patented HH ou in, 'bath the ve y 4 . Becupesaitson cttan, dl. woe! ormhed following easy directions y a Son Tear on: tashiomed powdered By sim you ou are.sure of your Tugit dyes. Sunset Colours are real colouts--every one of themy.all fast, to light ashing too. Black that is 8 true raven black all the time, Navy Tul gree: ve and all the SUNSET soar) MADE IN CANADA y Tows--: mode. Colour Card., Sunset Soap is no other dye like Send 1fic per cake to Ont. witchwood tree green sky Over the tree-tops lands themselves, Flutter them--so! Tickily-toe, » The witches watch wood, themselves When the horned-owl hoots in the And the pumpkin moon bends low, And broomsticks fly through an elf- And the wind begins to blow, from magical | So on Hallowe'en when the horned- Millions of miles from the moon, Hallowe'en elves come to play with Listen--and you hear them SrooR. Left wing, right wing, Prance in the wood on your Dance in the dusk till the Moon bends low, Hey! Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho! The horned-ow! winks his eve, As the Hallowe'en elves play tag with Under the firefly sky Hallowe'en Elfin Dance Moon One on his hat wea bat, owl hoots green sky Over the tree-tops lands themselves And sing their whis Left wing, right w Flutter them--so! from the windy icin toe Dance in the dusk Moon bends low, One elf carries a witch's cat, Or a lamp from the Man-in-the- As they sing their wisp of a tune. And the pumpkin moon bends low, Can you hear their ery from an elf- When the wind begins to blow? Millions of miles from the moon, Can you see the elves all dance with Prance in the wood on your Hey! Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho! Marjorie Barrows, rs a black baby from magic: pery tune? ng, till the rom Child Life Scout Times office Once again we come to our yearly Hallowe'en talk, and once again we must remind Scouts that this day chances of doing good turns fairly is the one day in the year when the bristle from all corners, everywhere we turn, Of course it is useless for us to point out again, that Scouts do not take any part in the foolish and im- pish destruction which seems to strike so many of the juvenile pop- ulation as being the way to have fun. : Nobody could say that we would suggest that all children should stay at home and play hunt the thimble, but such acts of destruc- tion as removing the front door steps, with the possibilities of a serious accident resulting are dis- tinctly against the Scout oath of helping other people at all times. Scouts will render the community a great service if they will not only refrain from taking any part in any such acts, but also assist in repair- ing any damage done, and thus help to prevent the possibility of a bad accident. Another way in which the Bcouts can help, is to organize the chil- dren of the locality and get them intersted in playing some sensible and healthily amusing games, such as they have at Scout meetings, and thus help to divert their minds from the pranks which sometimes result in serious damage to property. But above all, enjoy yourself by being of gervice to others. Well, here we are on the fifth Scout law, "A Scout is courteous." This law means that a Scout is polite to all but especially to women and children, old people, invalids, cripples, ete. He is duty bound to think of the comfort and well being of others, before his own and to show respect for his seniors at all times. If at any time he has the honor to be able to perform some small service to anybody, he does not ac- cept a reward for so doing. This does not mean that a Scout may not enter into a business to do a certain job for a specified re- muneration, but it does mean that if he does a job for business pur- poses, he cannot count it as a good turn. On Monday evening of this week, the local Scoutmaster met with the chairman of the Troops and Camps Committee, and Mr. W, Corben, to arrange for the nights of duty which each troop should take for the Toy Shop, The nights arranged were as fol- lows: Monday---4th Troop. Tuesday--2nd Troop, Wednesday--5th Troop. Thurgday---3rd Troop. Friday---8th Troop. Already there have been several calls sent in for the collection of toys, and it is hoped that by the end of this week there will be a large enough supply of toys on hand to. permit the Toy Shop to swing into full operation. The firemen are - again to the front this year. With their ready help, and with their aid the Shop has been fitted out with work benches. It is hoped that the citizens of Oshawa wiil respond to this appeal to the fullest, as there will be a big demand for our work this year. The Toy Shop collection depots are at the Fire Hall and the office News of what the Boy Scouts of Oshawa are doing contributed by the scout lead- ' ers. Contributions to this column will be welcomed, and should be sent to the morning each week. Activities not later than Tuesday of the Oshawa Daily Times. Please leave your toys at these points, or 'phone any Scout or] Scoutmaster, or 1119W and a Scout will call if you cannot arrange to wot them to the collection depots. An old toy given now will be a new toy at Christmas, and will bring joy to the heart of some un- fortunate child who otherwise would not have any visit from Santa Claus. The 4th Troop will meet on Fn- | day next in the Rotary Hall. Duty Patrol will be present at 7.00 p.m. Troop will assemble in their Pa- trol Corners at 7.30 p.m Thé points on the Troop com- petition are as follows: Goose, 112; Beaver, 111; Wolt 104. All boys are requested to bring their running shoes for the meet- ing. On Saturday next, Nov. 1st, the Troop will be entertained to a Hal- lowe'en party at the home of their Scoutmaster. The Patrol Leaders have planned a good time for all, and a full at- tendance is expected. The party starts at 7.30 p.m. We caught sight of several hikers on Saturday last, some from the 2nd Troop, some from the @rd troop, and some from the 4th troop. Members from the 5th Troop were around gathering np newk- papers, and taking cardboard out to Jamboree Hut at Camp Fifosh, where the cardboard is being used to seal the cracks in the walls, On Wednesday this week, a party of about thirty Patrol Leaders and officers went to Toronto to visit the Cyclorama of the 65th Troop, Cars for transporting the boys were arranged for by Pres. C. M. Mundy of the local Association, and by Mr. McLean. On Friday last the 5th Troop met as usual in St. George's Parish Hall During the course of the evening three boys were invested as Scouts having passed their Tenderfoot Tests and served for a period of two months with the Troop. Those invested were: W. Mann- ing. F. Manning, A. Sargeant. The announcement of the Hal- lowe'en Party to be held on Friday of this week brought several grunts of pproval from the boys, and a good time is expected by all, Notices 5th Troop and th Troop---The bth and 7th Troops will hold a Hal- lowe'en Party in St. George's Hall on Friday next commencing at 7.00 p.m. Troop members are asked to be present, and to come in fancy dress If possible. SEA SCOUTS SECTION The 8th. Oshawa Troop took a night hike on Oct. the 21st, during which everyone present spent. an [| enjoyable evening. The troop hik- ed north from their headquarters to Ross' Corners, thence down Rit- son road to Bond St., returning via Division: and Mary sts. to their headquarters, Christ Church, where they' were dismissed. A Court of Honour was then held. On Oct. the 27th the troop met and held a successful meeting. A short talk was given by Mr. Corben, a member of our council. On Tuesday next, that is Nov. 4, a meeting will be held. All boys must bring running shoes. On Wednesday several of the pa- trol leaders went to the Cyclonama of the 85th Toronto Troop, who came to take part in the rally of the scouts of Oshawa. NOTICE . If the members of any youthful organization in the city, not repre- sented on this page would care to submit weekly reports of fits ac- tivities, get in touch with Lois Mundy at The Times Office, either by letter or by phoning number 36. | of all nights in the year it was the | great autumn festival and lighted | thanksgiving for the harvest. Fur- | the eve of this festival, Saman, | wicked souls who within the past | Drudfcal and this is further prov-| od by the fact that in parts of Ire-| tember. books, perhaps you have not them in your own home so come to the {and even ptill is, known as the ; the Druid |Junior Library and see them there, 1 "Vigil of Saman."" On SOME REASON WHY WE CELEBRATE HALLOWE'EN Of course every boy and girl in the city to-day is thinking about what he is going to do to-night in observance of Hallowe'en, but how many of the boys and girls know why they keep this age old festival? When did it begin and why? Hallowe'en, or to give it its full name All Hallow's Eve, is celebrat- ed on the thirty-firet of October as the vigil of Hallowmas or All Hal- WBw's Day. Though, now, not known as much else but the eve of a Christ- ante-date Christianity, The two chief characteristics of ancient Hallowe'en were the light- ing of bonfires and the belief that night during which ghosts and witches were the most likely to be abroad. Now, or about the first of November the Druids held their fires In honor of the Sun god in ther it was a Druid belief that on Lord of Death, called together the twelve months had been condemn- ed to inhabft the bodies of animals. Thus it is clear that the man cele- brations of Hallowe'en were purely land the thirty-first of October was, ceremonies were grafted some of the characters of the Roman Festi- val in honor of Pomona held about | and apples are representing the winter store of fruits; played an of nuts and the sport known as| in England on October thirty-first. e'en fires ed it was regarded as certain that | the person represented would die within the next twelve months, read Of course, times have changed |by Elizabeth P. Jocobi. and so have the customs on Hal-|and his sister, Kati, live on a big lowe'en but even with he customs | estate prevailing today it becomes one of | They go to school and have a good the most exeiting evenings in the [time but the games they play, clothes they wear, and the stories year for the young people. Hallowe'en decorations have even ian Festival, Hallowe'en and its for-| found their way down to the Junior merly attendant ceremonies 10ng| Library room. Witches and owls and. black cats are ornamenting the mantle place and some of the book The boys and girls, who went to the Library after sc Wednesday saw the dec more than that they li loveliest story told by Migs Jean Mer ritt. It was the first of a series of King Arthur Stories that Miss Mer- witt will tell every week hundred hoys this story-telling hour, but there is still room for, more, come down next Wednesday after- noon right after school, and on Sat- too, for- Migs Hare shelves. urday morning, tells storieg then. The circulation in the rary has increased almost dquble what it was at the beginning of 'Sep- the first of November in which nuts Suggest. Plate," a story written by Inez Hogan blue plate was VW § eglecte important part. Thus the roasting uBhappy 2nd negle Red, nd a small apple ducking were of the univer- | (TACK that really sal occupations of the young folk suggested that they go on a jour- The Kitten ran and The custom of lighting Hallow-|the Blue Plate rolled and together survived 'until recent |they years in the highlands of Scotland | The and Wales. In the dying embers it | most was usual to place as many small | very simple text written so that the stones as were persons around and! very small reader cannot fail to en- {next morning a search was made. | joy it both as a story and as a pic- If any of the pebbles were displac-|ture book ney together of adventures. Boys and girls both will like to Adventures of Andris," and songs they love are very differ- ant from those American children know, In this book you can learn all about harvest festivals, Bethle- hem minstrels, grape picking Easter eggs, and toboganning. There is also an exciting story of the return of a soldier, who had disappeared during the war. The lifé of the children on Kelnek Farm is closely bound up with the life of the Hun- garian nation. [Its heroee, its re- ligious life, its schools and its na- tional nbitious are irrevocably mixed, one with another, -- pert Sargent Holland Herc is a story of the [BIMOUA Children's Crusade of 1212, when thousands of, children of France and Germany set out from their homes, on a pilgrimage to capture the holy city of Jerusalem from the Saracens. Armand of the White Hand, one of the French boy lead- ers, takes charge of the group, and together they make their way to Marseilles where after various ad- ventures they secure a ship and set off toward the East, Shipwreck, imprisonment, slav- ery, bombardment, and rescue at the hands of an English knight be- fall them ere they reach Constinti- nople. Moorish horsemen block their way through the desert, the Knight Templars try to hinder the boys from going on to Palestine, and Syrian tribes again sell them into slavery. After mishaps and adventures without number the lit. tle band of dauntless crusaders reaches the Holy City but as pil- grims rather than warriors. The story gives a thrilling pic- ture of one of the most adventurous and romantic episodes in medieva: history. i -------- THOUGHT--OR HOPED? (Chatham News) General Pershing says that the United States will be caught unpre- pared in the event of another war. But we thought there was going to be no more wars, By Mail The Oshawa Daily Times Delivered to Your Door Daily in Oshawa and Suburbs at 2c PER WEEK Payable Weekly to Times Carrier $3.0 he Oshawa Daily Times. Serving Oshawa and District for Over Sixty Years Anywhere in Canada, outside Oshawa Carrier Delivery Limits per year