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PAGE SIX ™--- - THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1947, Sheola Brown Gives Glimpse Of Life of Ease in Bombay Miss Sheola Brown, whose letters relating her exciting journey from Canada to India have been print- ed by the kind permission of her mother, Mrs. W. R. Brown, King Street West, has sent her first let- ter from Calcutta. Those who have an unfulfilled, wanderlust will de- light in these glimpses of life in the East, as seen through the eyes of Par Fast, ag seen through the eyes of an impressionable young woman. The letter is headed Malabar Court, Malabar Hill, Bombay, In- dia, where Miss Brown first stayed and was finished and mailed from Calcutta. It runs: If I can manage coherence for a few minutes I shall try to bring you ae op hie ha on an - NE a the Arabian Sea, Mala~ par Hill is where all the wealthy and important people live -- high above the city-- clean and aloof, surrounded by beautiful parks with flowering trees in the most vivid colors and, of course, palm trees. , Binnie, my host, is the direc ar International Chemicals Inc. and when he and his his arrival and t m--and it's absolute heaven. All She rooms are so big, high, wide and spacious that I could stand in the middle and swing an elephant by the tail itnon bumping his any direction. a4 balcony runs tbe full length of the apartment, and two bedrooms and the drawing room open on to it. On the other side each room has its own individual balcony. The whole atmosphere is cool, breeze-swept, quiet, easy-living. All the servants pad around on their bare feet,--the men in long white coats almost to the floor and a fez on their heads. The women or Ayahs (pronounced like "Hiyah without the H) wear colorful saris. The folding doors on all the many archways are thrown wide open, but the servants stand against the wall near the doorway and cough before entering a room. You cannot hear them moving on the marble floors, If you shut the door, they knock gently and walt about 30 sec- onds before entering alter you have sald "Come." In the morning Souka awakens me at 8 bringing tea and half & grapefruit or orange and one or two bananas on a silver tray. Then he asks me what time "Chotta Memsa- hib" (Mr, Binnie is "Sahib"--mas- ter or boss--Mrs. Binnie is "Memsa- hib" and "chotta" means little) wishes to get up. Before he calls me the second time he has pressed whatever I am going to wear that morning, turned on my bath and laid out things. When I emerge dressed, he is hovering near to an- | npg, nounce breakfast is served in the dining room. While I eat he stands near the doorway and the second I finish one course he whips the plate away and produces the next course and when go to the balcony for the last course--tea or coffee, I cannot car- ry my own cup. The more helpless I am, the greater or more important I must be--is his standard. If I come back to change, tea is brought to me up to six o'clock, and after six, scotch and soda. A color- ed boy sleeps near *he door to let me in at night. If I stay in the country long I'll get soft and fat and even forget how to think for myself--but so far I em just lap- ping it up. - The Strathmore docked about 9 am. Monday and, of course, Ian was there on the quay, looking more handsome and immaculate than I ever remembered, He had a Hindu man and a bearer and a taxi wait- ing. I gave my keys to the Hindu who cleared all my luggage through the Customs, and brought it out to me. Ian and I came straight out to Mrs, Binnie's for lunch. A Mr, Pinchin was here also, and later he took us in his chauffeured car to the Yacht Club, the Cricket Club, the Willingdon Club and the Gymk- hana Club where we had tea served at small tables out on the lawn. Af- ter this we came back to change into formal clothes for dinner at the Taj Mahal. The Taj is quite cosmopolitan, and in ten minutes you can see ev- ery type of Indian, European, American or Asiatic dress pass by. It is situated on a point in the har- bour that gives you a view of water on three sides and a lovely view out of the "Gateway to India"--a huge arch above marble steps leading right down to the water, Each new Viceroy coming to India is brought from his ship in a launch to these steps, and as he passes under the arch all the Princes of India salaam to him. It must be a most specs tacular performance, Yesterday Ian and I went to the Breach Candy Swimming Club, It is the most beautiful I.have ever seen--green water surrounded by flag-stoned terrace, blue umbrellas, lawn chairs and tiny tables on the outer grass rimmed by swaying palm trees. I have met some of Ian's friends who were greatly in- trigued by my accent. We had our photograph taken, and I'll send it to you by another post. Ian doesn't like it of either of us, but the expression on my face would tell anyone why I came halfway round the world--and what's more, I wasn't posing. I thought the pho- tographer had finished when he took this one. Later. I am now in Calcutta and about to have dinner with my host and hostess, before going to dance at the Saturday Club. What a life! The ayah drew my hath, pressed what I wanted to wear and is now doing all my unpacking, More lat- er, All my love, Sheola. A Capacity Crowd At Valentine Tea Evening Guild which organized tea, were responsible for the beauti- fully decorated tea-room. table attended by the Misses Audrey Leslie, Kathleen Kriowler and Louise Human, was decorated in hearts and favors, and was a8 most popular spot. Here the small fry were taken care of while their mothers enjoyed their tea undisturbed. Those taking care of the: main tea-room table service, all wearing heart-shaped tea aprons and head- dresses in keeping with the decora- tive scheme, Thomas thur Day, Mrs. Kenneth Weir, Mrs. Allen Prit- chard, Mrs. Frank Starkey, Mrs. George Weltz, Mrs. Gordon Leslie, Orilough, The. Bide hats. end cup Cullough. The e cup favors for the children were - all made by Mrs. J. I. Hirst. The refreshment committee, was convened by Mrs, Allen Evans, as- sisted by Mrs. Gil Knowler, Mrs. william Hughes, Mrs. Garnet White, Thomas Abthorpe, Mrs. BEd- wand Brisebois and Mrs. Margaret Cochrane, . Tickets were in the charge of Mrs. George Fitches and Mrs. Wolfe Mil- ler, Mrs, Harold Cleverdon and Mrs, Calvary YPA Meets For Bible Study Calvary Baptist Young People's Association met for Bible study on Tuesday evening with Miss Joan Logeman in . A solo, entitled "Paul end Silas," was sung by Mr. Jack Hooper. Mr. George Edwards, the first speaker, gave a short talk on prayer Illustrations of the value of prayer in the lives of some Old Testament characters were given, "The Believers Standing and State in Christ" was the subject of a brought by Mr. Hamry Lyons, the second speaker. A Bible drill was conducted by Mr. Bob Burnside. An invitation was given to all to attend the Valentine Party in To- ronto .on Friday arranged by the Toronto F.B.YP.A. N. Simcoe H&S Holds A Valentine Bridge The Valentine bridge of North Simcoe Home and School Associa- tion held last Wednesday, was fa- voured with a splendid attendance and an enjoyable The guests were received by Mrs. Ralph Wallace, Mrs. Chester Robin- son and Mrs, A, Gordon Davis, The program was officially de- clared in progress at 8.30 by Mr. Ralph Wallace who announced the special Fathers' Night meeting on Monday, March 3, which is being ar- ranged by Mr. A. Gordon Davis and for which time an outstanding pro- gram has been promised. Lucky door prizes, drawn by Mr. A. Gordon Davis were won by Mrs. D. R. Coulson, Mrs. C. L. Cousins, Mrs, G. T. Moran, Mrs. E. R. Mun- day, Mrs, H, E. Plerson and Mr, H. Howe. " Lunch was nicely arranged and served to each table by women of Northminster United Church, The attractive Valentine decora- tions arranged by the teachers and drew many favourable com- ments, A display of work done by the pupils was on exhibit in each room, THE ARCADE DRY GOODS 454 SIMCOE ST. S. = PHONE 1062 Assorted patterns, from ... Caldwell Tea Towels, each (Tailored) pair ........ POLL ITLL EEL DELL EL ELLE ELLE EL CE LTT TTT Tomorrow's Specials! 4-Ply, 4-0z, Skein of SCOTCH FINGERING YARN ENGLISH BONE CHINA (Cups & Saucers) cess essnns White Canton Flannel, 27" Wide Draperies, Cotton and Rayon Faille, yd. «....... 1.65 Marquisette Curtains, Frilled, pair .c.eee...... 595 Chintz and Cretonnes at ,yard ............ 65¢ to 2.25 WLLL TTT TLL TELLUS LULU . 59¢ 49¢ " 65¢ cessseseses 4.89 to 5.30 rT TT Eo Sheridan, is the daughter of Mrs. MR. and MRS. JOHN WILLIAM MURD whose marriage took place last Saturday afternoon at the parsonage of Simcoe Street United Church. The bride, the former Katherine Margaret Bernard Principals in Recent Marriage % Sheridan and the late Mr, Sheridan, The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Murdoch. --Photo by Campbell's Studio A Happy Birthday to Carole CAROLE ELIZABETH CONLIN who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Conlin, Rowe Street. The above picture was taken when she was nine months old. Tomorrow she will celebrate her first birthday, ~--Photo by Hornsby Studio Personals Accounts of social events and of visitors to and from the city are appreciated by this department TELEPHONE 35 natn, Slr oman's Rr ss TER Mrs. Grank Gates, North Oshawa, has returned from a visit to Roches- ter, New York, > 5 & The 6th Oshawa Scout Mothers' Auxiliary held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Gordon Lane on 'Puesday evening, Reports, of the committees were given. Mrs. A. H. B welcomed Mrs, William Corbett, president of the executive board of the Scout Mothers' Aux- fliaries. After the routine business, the members participated in con- tests, and refreshments were serv- ed by Mrs. William Alexander and her committee. <- The February meeting of the Junior Woman's Association of Al- bert Street United Church was held at the home of Mrs. C. E. Fry in the form of a Valentine party. Mrs, A. W. Rundle presided, and Mrs. Donovan Jones conducted the de- votional period. After the routine business, games were played and re- freshments were served by the hos- tess. The table was gaily decorat- ed and the centrepiece was a heart- shaped cake, Each member receiv- ed a gift. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Melville Clarke, 126 Barrie Avenue. The president of the First Baptist e of Church Young People's Society, Mr. Frank Newell, welcomed the Knox Presbyterian Young People's Socle- ty to a Valentine party last Mon- day evening. The Fellowship Com- mission hadi charge of the following program: Singing of a group of live- ly choruses led by Miss Norma Bowe en; prayer by Miss Joyce Elliott; solo by Mr. Bob Tole; Scripture reading by Mr. Philip Crome; cor- net solo 'by Mr, Gordon Butler of the Salvation Army Youth Group; prayer by Mr. Bill Davidson. Messrs. Albert Hall, Frank Newell and Bill party "Blest Be the Tie That Binds", -* Mrs. F. G. Williams gave an in- teresting interpretation of the 23rd Psalm written by a Canadian In- dian, a Oree, at a meeting of the Senior Woman's Association of Ce- dardale United Church last Wed- nesday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Sing- er presided and conducted the rou- tine business. Plans were made for a St. Patrick's Day tea ' for next month. Sympathy was extended to Mrs, Fred Bailey and Mrs. A, M. Carswell and Mrs. F. G. Williams in the loss of their mother. All mem- Alon Reg Be Bog regular mi possible bring a ne hear Mrs. Clayton Lee, first president of the Oshawa Presbytery W. A, who will be the speaker, ® ¢® The regular meeting of the Ggld- en Links Bible Class was held in the board room -of Albert Street United Church last Tuesday. Mrs, Lawson Parks, the vice-president presided. Mrs, Gordon Shemilt was in charge of the worship service and also gave a talk on the study book, "India on the Threshold," which was appreciated, A vote of thanks was extended to her by Miss Cora Harvey. It was announced ihut a quilt is to be made at the home of Mrs. Reuben Hortop, Celina Street, starting Monday. All mempers who can quilt are asked to be present. Refreshments were served by Miss Cora Harvey, Mrs." James Scott and Mrs, Lawson Parks, +> The members of ny Junior Group of the W.A. of King Street United Church met Tuesday evening 'n the church parlour for their monthly meeting, The worship service was conducted by Mrs. Harry Souch, as- sisted by Mrs. F. Reader, who read the Scripture and Mrs. Seymour Bigwood, who read a poem. Giits for the annual bazaar in the 'orm of a "Doll Shower," were handed into the conveners of the doll booth. The program consisted of the reac- ing and discussion of the firgt chapter of the Child Study Course by Mrs. Vernon Osborne, the group leader, It is planned to continue the Study Course throughout the yaar, Luncheon was served in the Ban- quet Hall py Mrs. Ivan Morrison's group. DICING ORANGES The best way to dice an orange. is to cut the peeled orange in half, lay flat side down, slice length- wise and crosswise into desired sized pieces, Her Arrow Has Pierced The Heart Good shot with the St. Valentine's Day arrow is charming, Irish- screen star, Angela Greene, Fruit and Vegetables Needed in Winter Crisp and colorful salads tossed up while they watched the appe- tite-whetting process was a welcome interlude between speeches and ie- ports at yesterdays sessions of the Wcemen's Division. Ontario Asso- ciation of Agricultural Societies, in the King Edward Hotel. "Even in summer Canadians do not eat enough fruit and vegetables of which we have such plenty--and Canadian winter diet is generally lacking in the health requirement of two servings of fruit and two vegetables, exclusive of potatoes, each day," sald Miss Elizabeth Bridge of the Women's Institute staff. "Root vegetables like turnips, beets, grated and served raw in salads, have great nutritive value," she said. Lettuce an Essential So has lettuce, which some wo- men consider an extravagance in winter--yet they do not hesitate to spend money on cakes and sweets, "which stay in the mouth four min- utes, in the stomach four hours, and on the hips a lifetitne," observed the youthful demonstrator, Song leader was & new role in which Health Minister Russell T. Kelley engaged briefly before ad- dressing the large gathering of wo- men delegates on "Attractivenss and Sanitation of Fair Grounds." Fair grounds, like erany Canadian cities, including Toronto and Hame ilton, "just grew up without any planning," said the Health Minis- ter, That is why they are lacking in sanitation etsentials which it seems uneconomical to provide for grounds which are used only four or five days out of the 52 weeks yet may pay dividends in health the year round, he showed. Pure water, adequate sewerage, careful handling of food and general cleanliness are essential, if fairs are to be success- ful from a health point of view, he said, Lack Water Supply Survey of fair grounds in On- tarlo showed that "many had no water supply. Fall fairs have an im- portant national value in provok- ing competition which encourages young on the farm to devel- on good stock and poultry, said this son of the farm. "If we build strong, healthy hap- py families who love one another, leave the hospital and will his man During Alice and Division Streets Thank You! Mr. S. K. Karnay of Karnay's Groceteria, Alice & Division Streets, who has been confined to the Oshawa General Hospital recently owing to a serious illness wishes to extend his grateful appreciation to all those _ who have so kindly remembered him with floral tributes and good wishes. It is hoped that Mr. Karnay will soon friends and extend his thanks personally. r. Karnay's illness Karnay's Groceteria has been carrying on and will continue to do so as usual. ' The patronage' of the many customers is greatly appre- ciated and it is sincerely hoped that their co-operation will be continued until such time as Mr. Karnay is able to personally take charge again. KARNAY'S GROCETERIA BR ------, be in a position to contact Phone 1081 Founder's Night Held By South Simcoe H&S Mrs. George Sanders presided at the regular meeting of the South Simcoe Home and School Associa~ tion last Monday, The secretary, Mrs. James Barron, and treasurer, Mrs. William Gibson, gave their re- ports. Mrs. Fred Willlams was in charge of the entertainment, which was arranged in honor of Founder's Day. A playlet, "Mothers in Review," was presented by nine members of the Association and nine girls from Mr. W. F. Wendt's room, Grade 8, with Mrs. Fred Curtis as the com- mentator. The nine members were dressed as mothers of 50 years ago, and the girls as mothers of today. When psychological problems were presented each group answered ac- cording to the approved thought of the times, Miss Margaret Kerr's class sang "Old Black Joe" and "Lord of Love" in two-part harmony, and "Gently the Evening Bendeth" in three parts. Mrs. Clayton Lee gave two readipgs, "The Touch of the Mas- ter"s Hand" and "Telling the Truth." Miss Kerr's room won the par- ents' attendance prize, and Mrs. Reginald Ellis and her committee served refreshments. Successful Bridge At St. Gregory's A successful bridge and euchre party was held last night in &t. Gregory's Auditorium under the aus- pices of the Parent-Teacher Asso- ciation, A silver bowl of red and white carnations with red candles in silver candelabra on either side formed the attractive centrepiece for the table on which the prizes all wrapped in red and white were dis- played. In keeping with the occa- sion the tallies were all red paper hearts tied with white ribbon. Rev. Father K. E. Morrow wel- comed the guests who occupied 59 tables, and Rev. Father Neil Mc- Cormick drew the names for the lucky prize winners, who were as follows: Mr, Gerald Hickey, Mr. Si- meon Sigouin, Mrs. Blane .Elliott, Mrs, Charles Brockman, Mrs, Wil- liam Clancy, Mrs. Wilson Magple- beck, Mrs, Herbert Coggins, Mrs. B. . Weber, Mrs, William Walker, Mrs. Stanley Gibbs. While refreshments were being served, Mrs, Walter Branch played the piano. Mrs. Frank Love and Mrs. Willlam Boisson who undertook the responsibility of organizing this so- cial event would like to thank all those who assisted them and also those who donated prizes, particu- larly Mr. Lome Irwin, Mr. Bd Don- ald, Mr. William Wheeler, Miss Dor- an, Meagher's Electric Store, Vogue Beauty Salon, Lucienne Beauty Sa- lon, and Kane's Grocery. Mrs. Frank Love also donated a prize and a lucky winner received the carnations from the gift table. Household Hint If a sewing machine is left idle for a considerable length of time, occasional oiling will keep the ofl in the machine {from drying and becoming gummy, understand ome another, and co- operate one with the other for the common good of mankind, then we are working towards creating a better world." declared Miss Anna P. Lewis, superintendent Women's Institutes, Toronto. "Some of the things we should aim to teach through our exhibits are better egricultural methods, health improvements, educational advancements and home economics in all its phases," she said, with re- ference to fairs and demonstrations. A Record Year The year 1946 was marked by a record for almost every fair in On- of the fair is governed by standard of the exhibit in every class, she maintained. "Junior work should be given greater prominence at fairs since through it we can build for the years," she said. "Encourage the boys and girls to exhibit their work and you will have the men and women of tomorrow still being fair exhibitors." Flower division displays at fairs was dealt with by Charles R. Fend- ley of Brampton, who demonstrated the right and the wrong way to ar- range flower entries. In a twinkling he also transformed a few carna- tions into a beautiful corsage for the "lady farthest from her husband tonight," and it was presented to Mrs. James Booth, Port Arthur, de- legate from the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition. . Canadian Books in the Library Are Calling Collegiate Students' By RUTH BROOKING A POCKETFUL OF CANADA By JOHN D. ROBINS A great many books have been written about Canada but here; at last is one that does justice to our country, It is indeed a pocketful of Canada, a collection of poetry and prose from the pens of Canadian describing Ontario will probably ap- peal to many of you here because it contains the familiar works of Su- the Bush" are reproduced here. Typical Canadian pastimes are col- orful and described in "Sugar Making" ing." Leacocks "Train to Mariposa" should interest everyone for it is taken from his sketches of Orillia. In the tidewater section is a very realistic account of the Halifax ex- plosion by Hugh MacLennan. The reader can almost imagine himself watching as "the central volume of the wave rolled on to sea, high and arching and white at the top, its back glossy like the plumage of a bird, and "the tormented air laced with tongues of flame which roared and exploded out of the atmos- phere, lashing downwards like my- riad blow-torches." A delightful part of this book is called "Around the Year." There are poems about all the months and seasons, The beauty of Lampman's work is apparent in "A January Morning" where "the glittering roofs are still with frost; each worn black chimney builds into the quiet sky its curling pile to crumble silently." Bruce Hutchison aptly describes Spring as "riding into Canada upon the warm Japan current, then leap- ing eastward on the hot breath of a Chinook wind." There are seasonal poems- also, including Wilfred Camp- bell's familiar "Indian Summer." The latter part of the book, call- ed "Canadian Vista" is devoted to photographs of Canadian cities, landmarks, homes and national events, Included among these is "Street Village in the Laurentians" by Clarence Gagnon, a picture own- ed by a resident of Oshawa. There are accounts of Canada's history, politics, arts, sculpture and even documents and statistics. Everything necessary for a come plete description of Canada is bound up in thig little book. Every part of Canada and every type of Canadian has contributed something to its success. "A Pocketful of Canada" is a book that every Canadian would enjoy and it should find a place in many Canadian homes. SALTING BRAZIL NUTS To salt Brazil nuts, blanch, then slice nuts as thin as possible lengthwise. Arrange in a shallow baking pan, adding 2 tablespoons of butter for every pound of nuts. Sprinkle well with salt, Toast in moderate oven (350 F.), stirring occasionally until brown--20 to Fur Mart Stabilizing Montreal, Feb. 14.--(CP) -- The Canadian fur market is becoming stabilized after a period of fluctua- tion and prices and demand for furs gradually are being restored to pre-war levels, a fur auction au- thority said here. y Commenting on reports from Lon- don on a 30 per cent decline in prices there since October, the au- thority said the Canadian market experienced that drop two months ago but that prices now are "de- cidedly stronger." The price of furs during the war years was high, and demand center- ed on such skins as muskrat, ermine and beaver. There was a sharp de- cline in prices after the war but the market how was becoming more stable although 'the decline period had not passed completely. Furs more or- less ignored during the war--foxes for example--were more in de d and were expected to regain the popularity they held before the war. During the last year prices gen- erally declined from 25 to 50 per cent, judging from the report of the Canadian Fur Auction Sales Company's January sale here. The downward trend, however, appeared to be tapering off in December and some furs, sold at a special sale then, brought higher prices when traded again last month. Silver fox and wild mink were from four to 30 per cent: higher than in December, whereas ranch mink prices were unchanged or declined only five per cent, On the other hand furs which previously had been traded only a year ago showed marked declines from January, 1946, figures. Lynx cat, ermine and Canadian squirrel were down 50 per cent, beaver was off 45 per cent, marten and lynx 40 per cent, muskrat 35 per cent, Fish- er, blue fox and white fox 30 per cent, 'and otter 25 per cent. The Canadian fur market was a $33,100,000 enterprise in 1944, the last year for which the Dominion Bureau of Statistics has figures prepared. In 1943 pelts were valu- ed at $28,500,000. During the war years most. of Canada's furs went to United States buyers, with a small por- tion going to Mexico and Argen- tina. The United States still 'is the largest buyer, but skins are bzing shipped to London, France, Peru, Argentina, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico and even Syria. Fur auction authorities here estimate 75 per cent of Canada's furs are ex- ported. FASHIONS CHANGING London--(CP)--Every new collec- tion of fashions in Britain seems to underline the fact that the line of women's suits is changing radically. Jackets are getting longer-- some- times to three-quarter length; in fact, there is a return to the more formal line of 1910. But there is an interesting corollary to this. It means that hats must change if this silhouette become popular, that blouses must become much more feminine, that high-heeled shoes be 30 minutes, Serve as snack, Mothers of Play Period for your children at Mayfair Lanes Air-Condi- tioned Bowling Centre? Yes, 'it's now in operation each afternoon except Saturday, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. So there is no reason for you aot trying to get in a couple of by ord of fan and relaxation. A capable Hostess will care for your children while you bowl, and if you need instruction, it's here for the asking. Come up to Mayfair and give it a try. I'm sure youll enjoy Have you heard about the bowling. BOWLING. ALLEY 39 CELINA ST - PHONE 2166