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- be h Sve wish to announce the rl; e of their daughter Delia ito, Mr. Allen Frederick ims, son of Mr. ané¢ Mrs. hn Williams, Montrave avenue. p ceremony was performed by Le: I M. Rose at St. George's ; * : * q DS iseelissoonn shower was held § the evening of December 18th, ¢ Miss Esther Logan whose mar ge will take place in the near . Mrs. D. Logan, Mothersill ive, sister-in-law of the bride- et, was the hostess. Progressive was enjoyed by the guests, with Mrs. Alf. Dove winning the first prize. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. A. Logan, Mrs. C. Brooks, and Mrs, Dexter Jackson. ! LE The Happy Gossipers met recent- at the Central Hotel for a Fowl Ny Later they were entertained #8 the home of Mrs. James W. Kemp. Mrs. Kemp's little niece, @Gale Authors, entertained the Gos- s with a few osngs, Miss Olive played the part of Santa Claus and distributed the gifts from the beautifully decorated tree. Later in evening, lunch was served and Babs McRobinson assisted. Among the guests were Gladys Prise, Dorothy Hainer, Luella Mc- ey, Muriel Branton, Mrs. Oliver t. * * On Wednesday after school the "Blue Jay" club held its Christmas fwee at Simcoe Hall, with lots of es and songs enjoyed. Shirley tlake sang, "Away In a Man- ger." At the conclusion of the ees. refreshments were served gifts were distributed to all on Mrs. P. Taylor assisted. On Thursday morning "Pre- @ahool Class" had ite Christmas er brothers and sisters. The roll was called, and games were played. Many songs were sung around the tmas tree. The gifts were dis- tefbuted after refreshments had served. Little girls received fen ribbons, and the boys found in their packages. Assisting the party were Miss M. Hart, Moffat, Miss Jean Gow, and Mary Sheyan, +* + ; v. There were 46 children pres- as well as their mothers and * On Thursday afternoon the "Blue » club held its Christmas ting and party at Simcoe Hall. ere were about 36 members at- g, all being between 7 and 8 s of age. A very interesting , "A Christmas Phantasy", was around the lighted Christmas , with the singing of carols fol- g. Refreshments were served, gifts were distributed, as well candy canes and novelty baskets e by the children. Mrs, Jack wick and Mrs. Kenneth Rat- fe assisted Mrs. Geo. Norman Miss Lillian Steele. Two older girls' clubs met in the , the "C.OS." club and the essmakers"". Their Christmas was "The Wayfaring Christ- py, Part of the evening was t in playing games and singing tmas hymns, later the receiv- of gifts and favors taken from tree. Christmas Treat For St. Andrews S. S. { Pupils of St. St. Andrew's Sunday School enjoyed a Christmas con- o8ft and treat this week, with an esting program presented. . J. C. Young acted as chair- mah, and opened the concert with ® few remarks. Miss Etta Shearer gave a reading, followed by a col- pageant presented by Miss Megjorie Sproule's class, including King, Lois Macdonald, Mary with, Beverly Lyne, Jean mi Gwen Colvin, Joan Storie, gfty McGill, Barbara McLarty, Beth Thomson and Elenor McMur- Lorimer played a fine piano followed by a violin selection by Malcolm Cook, Miss Helen s class presented a panto- Tile "The Queen of the Days." The girls in Miss Yule's class in- i Catherine Burr, Patricia bin, John Stephens, Patricia vingstone, Bernice Tripp and iginia Arkley. "Silent Night" was sung by Mrs, Btauffer's class, Betty Keith, Barbara Western, No- peen Kitchen, Doreen Kitchen, Betty Hiscock, Eleanor Trotter, Shirley Dcdwell, Betty Rockbrune, Lois Campbell, Jean Power 3 Durminy Cooper. Miss Mariqg win played a waltz in A the plano, Eric Kofm with an laccordian solo of Miss Ruth Moore's f¢ enjoyable con gram closed Ww Dorothy Geo After the Buen pac ABOVE--Mr. and Mrs. Harold shown with their wedding attendants, Albert Knibb, brother of the and Philip Lakas, ushers; man; Harold Knibb, the groom, son of Mr. Knibb, Left to right, William Richardson, groom, H. Knibb; the and Mrs. who were married recently, | Knight; and best | bride, bride, formerly Joyce McKnight, also a bridesmaid; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J, Mec- Gladys Thompson, bridesmaid; Ethel McKnight, sister of the Betty Thompson, flower girl at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of David Gordon Studio. Bethel Gospel S. S. Presents Prizes At Christmas Concert Members of the Sunday School of Bethel Gospel Church held their Christmas concert recently to make it such a success. Rey. S. W. Helmer acted as chairman dur- ing the evening. The church was decorated with red and green garlands, along 'with evergreens. Several Union Jacks dec the walls and a huge flag covered the front wall of the church. The curtains were white, trimmed with red, white and blue. The program opened with Christinas carol. While the pianist played "Rule Britannia," the child- ren of the Primary Department took their places on the platform. Some were dressed as Red Cross nurses, sailors, soldiers and airforce men, to give a patriotic touch to the pro- gram. As the last bar of "Rule Bri- tannia" faded away, Lois Lockwood, age 7, stepped forward and sang | "There'll Always Be an England." At | the close of this everyone sang "God Save the King." A short prayer was offered by Rev. Helmer for our King and country. a The Primary classes sang several | Christmas selections, including "Merry, Merry Bells," and "I Have the Joy, Joy," followed by a recita- tion by Betty Darlington, age five, called "No Room in the Inn," and Shirley Heard gave "Christmas in Holland." The next number was rather unusual, for while Dorothy | Morris sang "If Jesus Means Much to You a¥ Jesus Means to Me" pupils representing Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin appeared, denouncing Christ, and saying what they in- tended to do about religion. An an- gel appeared protecting the nurses, sailors and soldiers of England, who remained standing until the number was finished. Harvey Lainson re- cited "Under the Mistletoe," and the entire congregation sang "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." Miss Margaret Simkins' class of children of four years and under then presented a pleasing little selection of songs and recitations. Rae Hopkins, Edwina King, Clayton Brant, and Jane Hel- mer each took part in a recitation. Songs were sung by Jimmy Gold- smith, Jane Helmer and choruses by the whole class. Harvey Lainson sang "The Christmas Ship," and more recitations were given by Joan and Ronnie Rowden, and Vivian Woodcock. 3 Miss Myrtle Robinson's class pre- sented @ Japanese drill, and Clay- ton Brant sang a solo, "The Holy Child." The primary department sang "I Love You," "I Don't Want to Be a Jonah," "A Robe of White" and Zacchus." A Christmas drill, hrjstmas Bells," was presented by children of six, seven and eight £s of age. The Intermediate Department also had a nice selection of numbers, with: Ina and Irene Heard singing "Have Thine Own Way," then a candle drill by the "Helping Hands." A tableau, "Silent Night" was fol- rr and Jeannette Law- | rence, The ill of the Inter- mediate classes who won prizes were Rose Starr and Lena Hawley. and all the delicious treats found on a Christmas tree were then dis- tributed to the boys and girls, with a | great many pupils doing their part | As | O.C.V. I. Annual Frolic Nite! 'Was a Rollicking Success Nonsense and theme last night Annuar Frolic, | pupils attending 1 er'= ted was beaut greens, Christmas lantern head. Gaily paints {from the balconies, 3 | streamers filled with | across the ceili | the platform | windows, lending [ to the hall. Decor work of the art | deserves muct | The firs | was a hilari ycle race between Mr.. Geo. Gibbard and Miss P, Fer- | guson, both attired in suitable cos- tumes. Pupils of 4AC form then {offered a skit, "The Hoboes vs. Aristocrats". Warren Forrester and | Eric Lang gave a dialogue of radio patter, "We Are on the Air," or | "Gimme the Ether". The next num- and hung ured 5 C) ber aroused a lot of curjosity, when | and other mem- Club took audience, wl the entrance | William Broadbent | bers of the Camera of the | photo-flash shown in was later hall. When pupils dashed out to have a look at the end of the per- formance an enlargement of a prize catch of fish posted on the bulletin, with the caption, "These Bit Too". A po | assisted Norma Phatres | Pipes 0' Scotland". Mi {son gave a performance as dame X, Clairvoyant, = ar Mind Reader". Fred Prell and Eric Lang gave a mu: Selegti n Potatoes". iy of 4B presented a pantomime, "The Lamp Goes "Out." Mr. D, Waugh, athletic instructor, worked himself up to 'a fine pitch of enthusiasm in "The Coach's Di- lemma", with the most astounding ficer "The au. ice of then the salesmen. Miss Helen Steves persuaded Mr. A. E. ON principal, to pose for his port but a constable of the police foree claimed finished product, claiming it had been "lifted" from the "Rogue's Gallery". Fred Prell brought a basket of eggs to the plat- form, and presented them scram: bled to the audience. The final act was one of the highlights of program--in which Mr. M. Hutchi- son took the part of a hypnotist-- a professor wifh 'a'black beard, flame-colored lining in: his cape, and all the trimmings, including a distinetly foreign accent--assisted by Miss Jessie Coulthurst. The pro- fessor * called for (volunteers, with many responding,' including Mr. Geo. Gibbard, Paul Barton, Jim Coxon, Mr. H. Murphy and Mr. D. the evening, | the | results from his team of peanut- ! rait, | the | h. By means of his extraor- powers, the dashing hypnot- rsuaded the men that animals in a circus, with a ler and tight rope walker, | workers in an o ehard, scullers in | a boat race, and finally he delight= { ed the audience by commanding Mr, Waugh to present his act as a | ballet-dancer, Words cannot de- scribe the agtion and furore that | followed th command--it was riotous. Mr. O'Neill was temporarily made into a crooner, but somehow got out of control of the master- of-ceremonies, and went slightly | berserk as a Scotch singer of songs, At the conclusion of this history- making program, several old mem- bers of the school who claim they are with the Air Force, dropped in, with their wings--and flew over=- head across the auditorium with the assistance of the machine shop and hidden wires! The school orchestra then tuned | up their fiddles for some real old- time square dancing--followed by a quieter session of ballroom dancing. During this time refreshments | were served in the cafeteria, to | groups of 100 at a time. As a final feature of this exciting | evening, the numbers were drawn for the lovely prizes on display in | the entrance hall, and Christmas | presents were distributed from the tree. In other years a live animal has been given away to some lucky pupil, to keep as a pet. This year a | contribution was made to the Red | Cross instead, to assist in the werthwhile work being done. The prizes on display were won by the following pupils; apple cider, Mary Moss; hamper of apples, Thos. | Bryant; woollen gloves, Olga Mick | now; military brushes, John Maga; a large cheese, June Hawkins; white rubber 'boots, Lorraine McBrien; $4 worth of war savings stamps, Ber- |nard Morrison; a cedar chest of candy, Jenny Bushby; boy's sweat- er, Victor Blackler; fishing rod, | Maurice Wood; cerice ' chenille | housecoat, Rita Passebois. ® NOVA SCOTIA WOMAN | | WILL. BE 110 YEARS OF AGE CHRISTMAS Stellarton, N.S. Dec. 20. (CP)-- One of Canada's oldest women, Mrs. Flora Campbell, will celebrate her 110th birthday here Christmas day. Quite active, Mrs. Campbell still does her own housework. Born at Arichat, N.S. a great part of her life was spent in Prince Edward Island. they | | AN ORCHID TO YOU FOR SOCIAL SEASONS before in its history has New York | been . gayer. The opera, the horse { show, the New York Infirmary for Women and Children debutante co- | tillion, the beaux arts ball--these are. events that happen every year. The Opera Guild has become an {institution and its gay parties and | benefits are to be counted on, but | this year every week a new charity or war relief benefit takes the limelight. =* Also we have with us the ever- increasing "Refugee Elegants", | | This 1s an orchid winter and never | Publid Schools Close With Parties, Concerts Today is closing day in the Pub- lic Schools, but before leaving on their holidays nearly all the schools are treating the children to Christ- mas parties and concerts. Schools will re-open on January 6, 1941. The school at Harmony held a clos- ing program on Thursday night, when the four rooms combined to present their concert, which Santa Claus also attended. Dialogues, folk dances, drills, and a play were presented by the pupils. Carols were sung by all, Simcoe Street North School pre- sented a "Nativity Play' in which two war guests took parts, Isobel Bainbridge and Doris Aitcheson. The shepherds, the three wise men, and Mary were portrayed by pupils. Several lovely choirs, representing the various rooms, sang before the school. After the program the classes sang "The First Noel" as they re- turned to their rooms. There each class had a Christmas tree, where gifts were distributed. At Ritson Road school each class had its own concert and tree, on Friday morning and afternoon. At Westmount School the program was held on Thursday, with a tree in each room. Gifts were exchanged on Friday morning, with a treat given by the Home and School Ass'n. At Centre Street School, the kindergarten class had its concert on December 13, under the capable direction of Miss Ellis. The older classes celebrated the coming holi- days today. Cedardale School had "open house" on Thursday night, when parents were invited to attend. The classes each had their own concert on Friday morning. King Street School had a concert this afternon, with a party ard tree in each classroom. At Mary Street School each senior class had its own party, The Prim- ary classes also had a concert, with parents visiting. SOCIABNOTICES Engagem Marriage and Receiving . Notices, 50c Results 'of Draws, 10c a line. Announcements or postpones. ments of meetings, 10c a line with more diamonds, more chin- | chilla, more money and dining and flaunting about, than was seen in Paris, Vienna, or London, and this adds to the luxurious scene that makes us pause and wonder how it can really be, White orchids are appearin the street now with elegant This is the first time in our orchid history that such a thing has hap- i pened. Our little scout counted six corsages of white orchids in one day. We sent her to have her eyes examined but the decision rests against us so it appears that the girl really saw them, If this is not indicative of the year of luxury-- then nothing is. We have had demands for orchid tiaras, orchid bracelets, and little clusters of orchids to wear as a choker. Orchid sprays and corsages of wonderful deep purple hybrids are always at a premium. The delicate little green cypripe- | diums that look fragile and ephe- meral, but have a tenacity for life and freshness that sometimes is found in a fragile feminine beauty, | are in the market. 'Their green, daintily veined petals tipped with velvety white are exquibite and the lip is in the form of a tiny slipper. They are small and look equally well with street clothes or pastel evening wear. The bronze cypripe- diums are wonderful with mink, Accounts of weddings printed free of charge. DRAW Kennettes Turkey Draw won by Mrs. Keith Wilson, Women's Activities -- OFFICERS FOR 1941 CHOSEN BY ALBERT STREET W. A. The members of the Woman's Auxiliary of Albert Street Church met on Thursday with the president, Mrs. C. Lee, in the chair, The meeting opened with the singing of Christmas carols. Reverend T. An- derson led in prayer, and Mrs, H. Norton read the twenty-sixth Psalm. Mr. Anderson then conducted the election of officers," which are as follows: Mrs. Shemilt, Sr., hcnor- ary president; Mrs. C. Lee, presi- dent; Mrs. H. Stacey, first vice- president; Mrs. L. Parks, second vice-president; Mrs. B. Young, secretary; and Mrs. J. Wiltshire, treasurer, Mrs. A. Walker, Mrs. J. | Hornby and Mrs. L. Parks are on the sick committee for January. Mrs. Weods is in charge of Devo- tionals; pianist, Mrs. J. Wiltshire: press reporter, Mrs. H. Stacey. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. CHRIST CHURCH LADIES' GUILD The Ladies' Guild of Christ Church held their last meeting of 1940 last evening. The meeting was opened by Rev, W. R. Stringer with the president Mrs. Lott pre- siding. Various reports were heard and a general review made of the Guild's activities for the year, Mrs. I. O. Stringer and Mrs. Mocdy were appointed scrutineers and no- | minations for the election of of- | ficers for the new year Wwe sented. The results of '@lection were as follows: | presi- dent, Mrs. I. O. Stringer; president, Miss Gwen Pawson; vice-president, Mrs. V. Ccombes; secretary, Miss Dorothy Beamer; treasurer, Mrs, F. G., Knowler; social convetiet; Mrs, C. Lott; visiting convener, Mis, J. Lee. a It was decided that a meéting,of the new executive would be held at fhe home of Mrs. I, O. Stringer on January 9 and that the ..rst meeét- ing of the Guild for the year 1941 would be held on January 16. e pre- DAUGHTERS OF ENGLAND SEND BALE OF CLOTHING On Wednesday afternoon, mem- bers of Daughters of Eggland met in their ledge :oom to pack'a bale of quilts, children's and Dabies' clothing made by themselves with Mrs. B. Morgan as conyi er; assist- ed by Mrs. G. Madder with all help- ing for the children overseas. 'The Salvation Army had kindly eonsent- ed to send it with their shipment and Major F. Watkin came for it during the afternoon. Two large hampers of groceries were also donated by the sisters to be sent to less foriunate members. Their Christmas gift, "give and take party to take this form this year, thinking that helping others is better than receiving presents. Another quilt made by the president, Mrs. D. (Continued on Page 7, Col. bh available. IRB IRD BB Be Be Be Bs Br Be Long famous fleecy softness Kenwood blankets are pre-shrunk and have warmth without weight. from the most permanent dyes Their beauty will last for years--a pleasant reminder of your thoughtful gift. Economically Priced from WARD KENWOOD BLANKETS for their rich, The colors are Si beaver, and sables. Ah, yes, lots of sables are being worn, but the deep .| purple hybrids are best with chin- chilla. | Orchids remain one of the few luxuries where prices have not ad- vanced, and one does not have to be a grand lady of fashion to poss- ess one. Even you or I may wear them, We note that among the women who wear orchid corsages, none make the mistake of putting greens with them. They wear them right side up and tie the stems with rib- bons that match either stem or flower. This is the correct way to wear orchids. Nothing ic more fest- ive and nothing ever takes the place of the first flower--thejprchid. ' years . . disappoint her . .. ne JEWELLERS On Oshawa's Main Corner THIS PERFECT * rd Other memoties may fade with the passing of the But she will never forget happiness that will be hers this Christmas when you give her that Bridal Wreath diamond ring. So don't choose the one ring which says . "only the best is good enough!" At reliable jewellers. e thrill ot J. Oshawa 24 Simcoe 8t. 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