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. Centre, mother i AR RE 4 TW EI PAGE SIX THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE THURSDAY, JANUARY 8; 194¢ ATATATATAY AAT ATAYATS Personals, Accounts of social events and of | visitors to and from the city. sre appreciated. by the Social Departmeat. TELEPBONES 35 3 IRD 1 ieristsbointne don osesisds TRIBE. . a Mrs. Daniel Telford of Holland of Miss Annie Tel-. ford, yesterday celebrated the 98th anniversary of her birthday. : > te A Mr. and Mrs. John Alberts, and Miss Dorothy Bracey, of North Oshaws, have returned home after spending the New Year's holiday in Rochester, New York. * +P Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tennier and Mrs. C. E. Umphrey, North Oshawa, were in Niagara Falls on Monday and Tuesday, when they attended the funeral, of Mrs. Sherman Gal- lan. 4A AT ATATATATATATATATATATA A AA LEE IE Miss Gladys Frise presided at a meeting of the executive of the Harvey-Hunt Auxiliary held in the parlors of Simcoe Street United Church on Tuesday evening when the various groups were drawn up and tentative plans made for the ensuing year. + +B Mrs. G. D. Conant, Simcoe Street, South, attended the luncheon given yesterday at the University Wo- men's Club, by Mrs. W. P, M. Ken- nedy in honor of . Ethelwyn Hobbes of Montreal, w ddressed a membership rally of the Canadian Association of Solana. * * The Bowmanville Home and School Association held the cele- bration of the anniversary of its 25th birthday last evening. Among those present from Oshawa were: Mrs. B, C. Colpus, Mrs. J. H. Va- leau, Mrs. Uriah Janes, Mrs. A. E, Mounce, Mrs. Earl Hoy, Mrs. Wil- mer R. Fisher and Mrs. N. Hinds of Courtice. . + +* Mrs, Ben Jacklin installed the new officers of the Pleasant Mon- day Afternoon Club, at its regular meeting last Monday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Langfield presided at the business meeting, which was followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be held Monday after- noon at 2.30. All members are urg- ed to attend and to bring a friend. + ope hb Mrs. J. H. Connor, Arthur Street, entered the members of the Jessie Panton Auxiliary of of St. And- rew's United Church on Tuesday evening. The women of the group were anxious to start on a new year of work. An encouraging report of the finances was given by Mrs. Murray Miller. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Katie Wotton and Mrs, P. G. Mas- on. * b+ 3 The Woman's Association of North- minster United Church held its monthly meeting last night with Mrs, E. 8. Dafoe presiding. Mrs. F., Mills read the scripture and Mrs. Wilbert Perkin gave the prayer. The yearly group reports were read hy the group leader, Mrs. N. H. Dunford spoke. briefly on the Canadian As- sociation of Consumers and urged that all women attend the meet- ings. She explained that the Can- adian Association of Consumers was formed by the women of Canada who felt that there was a need for a large National Consumers' Repres sentative body to act in: the inter- ests of the consumer, Refreshments were served by group 1. a + Miss Joan Conlin, Simcoe Street, North, entertained the members of the Alpha Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority on Tuesday ev~ ening. The meeting opened with the opening ritual following which Miss Frances Johnson presided at the business session. Miss Ann Johnson gave an account and led the discussion on the International Costitution of Beta Sigma Phi, in- cluding its objects, structures, pow- ers of the International Organiza- tion, how the chapters are formed and a membership selected, and the qualifications for a Charter. The girls then repeated the closing ritual, after which the hostess serv- ed lunch, The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 8.30 pm. at the home of Miss Yvonne Broad, Simcoe Street, South. ------------------ STRAIGHTEN THE SPINE Consider the backbone! Proper posture is essential to good health, So, say the doctors, don't slump in your chair, or use it as a lounging place. Medical authorities say that we should straighten up when we find ourselves beginning to slump or to slouch. We must adopt cor- rect carriage for maximum health, If the spine is straight the internal organs have a better chance for doing their work efficiently in un. cramped quarters. So, the experts | call on us to straighten our spines, | VVUVVVVVVVYVYVY Diamonds X "Bluebird" BURNS | CREDIT JEWELLERS 32 King W.--Phone 389 FrVVVVVVYVPS Elected MRS, ARTHUR WILLIAMS who has been elected president of the Women's Auxiliary to the C.C.F, ~--Photo by Campbell's Studio Knox W.A. Hears Mrs. L. Ballantyne Mrs, Lerreine Ballantyne of the Robin Hood Flour Company, spoke at an open meeting of the Women's Association of Knox Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Ballantyne chose as her subject, "Inventory of Oneself," in which she urged the women of the church to spread fellowship and to search out the lonely people of the city and to befriend them and bring them to the church. The speaker went on to outline the history of the first Presbyterian Church in Canada. The original is still stand- ing at Truro, Nova Scotia. In speaking of the. young people of today, Mrs. Ballantyne said that there was not enough stress put on family life and that the radio, with its "thrillers" and comic programs, was taking the place of the gather- ing around the old family piano. She also felt that the old legends of the church were not being pass=- ed on to the young people as they were by our grandparents and that consequently children are losing a great deal. Mrs, 'A. W. Smith conducted the devotional period preceeding the talk and Mrs. Stewart Soanes read the scripture. The meeting closed with a /hymn and prayer aiter which the members of the Woman's Association served tea. REBEKAH LODGE NO. 222 The outstanding feature of the régular fortnightly meeting of Sun- shine Rebekah Lodge, No. 222, was an official visit of District Deputy President Sister May Bunker who was introduced by Past Noble Grand Sister Gladys Stoneburg. During the evening Sister Bunker spoke on the Canger, Polio and T.B. Fund, one of the major projects of the Rebekah Assembly. Sister Alice Hind, District Secretary for Sister Bunker, was also present and brought New Year greetings to Sun- shine Lodge. Noble Grand Sister Betty McColl and Vice Grand Sister Beatrice Chute presided and conducted the business. Reports were submitted by the various officers including a list of sick members. Sister Chute offered her home for a euchre, the proceeds for the C.P. and T.B. fund. Past Noble Grand Sister May Wood voiced her appreciation to the Lodge for the Degree of Chivalry conferred recently by the Patria- rch's Militant. Announcement was made by Degree Captain Brother Ken Wannan that there would be degree practice at the next regular meeting. Following the closing of lodge all adjourned to the dining room for lunch, served by the lodge officers. Desserts Try using vegetable colorings when making bread pudding or cus- ratd, It is harmless and will make the dish Jook more appetizing, Y Camp Gave DP Youngsters Chance to be Children Again A picture of life in a Y.W.CA. camp in Austria where despite mea- gre rations and lack of equipment boys and girls in a few short weeks came again to act as children when transferred from the depressing at- mosphere of displaced persons bar- racks to a place where security and Christian principles prevailed, was presented to the Oshawa Y Club at Adelaide House last night. The speaker was Miss Gretel Haeberlin, at present on the staff of Havergal College, Toronto, who last summer spent 12 weeks work- ing in a Y.W.C.A. camp at Klagen- furt, Austria, for children of dis- placed persons, Miss Haeberlin, who was studying in Geneva when she was given the opporiunity of doing this work, plans to return to Aus- tria in June .and has already been instrumental in sending some two tons of food to the Y.W.C.A. in that country. In an appeal for an expression of good will and help to these unfor- tunate people, Miss Haeberlin de- clared that there was no hope of bringing them to think in terms of our way of life until their bod- ies were fed and clothed. Miss Haeberlin told first of the three-day journey by truck from Geneya to Klagenfurt, during which there was constant fear that gangs might attack their vehicle and steal the food being carried. She arrived safely but instead of finding the comfort of a good bed and a hot bath she was provided only with a small candle and a room containing a bed covered with army blankets but no mattress. Language An Obstacle The next day some 200 children, 10 to 15 years of age, arrived at the camp, clutching their few belong- ings which consisted generally of two blankets and a mug made from an old tin can. Difference of lan- guage was only one of the obstacles to settling down to normal camp life but during the first 10 days the supervisors "settled more problems than the United Nations have to date" and soon it had become an harmonious camp group. Unlike the well-equipped type of camps conducted in Canada, the to- tal inventory for the 200 boys and girls consisted of two footballs, 20 jig-saw puzzles with the main pieces missing, some "rags" of ma- terial, four tennis racquets with the strings broken, six dead tennis balls and no tennis court. The children were in such poor physical condition that after be- ing in swimming for less than 10 minutes, with the temperature at 90 degrees, they were out of the water and wrapped in blankets be- cause they were cold as a result of hunger, Rations Meagre The food allowances were far from sufficient but were a consider able improvement over those in the displaced 'persons barracks. For breakfast there was two slices of Austrian bread, with sometimes a taste of margarine or jam, and a cup of cocoa. Lunch consisted of one course--stew or soup, in which President ' MRS, A. W, RUNDLE who will preside .at the meetings | of the Junior Woman's Associa. ! tion of Albert Street United Church for the voming year. --Photo by Campbell's Studio % A physician is a busy man. Day and night he is ready to give succor to those in need of his care. Let us be fair. Do not telephone him at mealtimes just there would be one tin of meat for 200--and corn meal mush as gener- ally served for supper. On Sundays only, the children were treated to a dessert--blueberries they had ga- thered themselves in the woods. The kitchen was a canvas-covered enclosure with two trough fire places, a few pitchers and buckets. There were enough plates to serve 100 at a time and there was either a fork or spoon for each child. There were two dinner knives in the whole establishment but then there was seldom anything which requir- ed cutting. Miss Haeberlin had the opportu- nity of visiting a number of displa- ced barracks and she said that no reading on the subject could have fully prepared her for the stark re- ality of the tragedy of these peo- ple. Whole families, she said, would be living in unfurnished rooms about six by three. There was liter- ally nothing there and while the people seemed a wholesome type who were eager to get out of their present situation they were depres- sed and hungry. 'Even Became Naughty . As to whether the Y camp efforts were worthwhile, she said that even on the meagre camp diet the chil- dren put on weight. Although life- less and suspicious when they ar- rived they gradually became more eager to take part in activities as they came to realize they were se- cure and free, in contrast to bar- racks life where everyone talked in terms of gloom. Finally the staff was delight 1 to see that they were "even beginning to be naughty." She concluded that in a small way it had for a short time given them a glimpse into another type of life and it gave them a brief chance to be children again. Their Spanish cook, a displaced person himself, had summed it up when he sald the camp life was "the first ex- ample of Christian living I have seen in 15 years." Nothing had ever been stolen from the camp 'stores as the children apparently realized that this was a place where that type of thing was not necessary. Mrs. T. K. Creighton, chairman of the Y.W.C.A. board of directors, Little Girl Sails As Whalers' Mascot Flaxen-haired Karin Trouton, a ten-year-old London girl, is the mascot. of the British whaling fleet which sailed from Capetown for the greatest hunt of recent times. Karin is the daughter of Mr, Ru- pert Trouton, managing director of United Whalers Ltd. She is with her parents in the 15,760-ton factory ship Balaena. They travelled in the ship from Belfast after closing their flat in Harley-street, London. One problem had to be settled before Karin could sail--her educa. tion. . Her cousin from Oxford is on board and will be her tutor for French and music. Her parents will' be responsible for other sub- jects, extended a vote of appreciation to Miss Haeberlin, and expressed the hope. that she might return to Osh- awa in the near future to address a larger group. - Girls Thumb Way Across Continent Victoria--(CP)--Two young, self- reliant sisters, Alma and Dulcie Malcolm, have returned to their home here after a year's hitch- hiking tour of 15,000 miles through the United States and Mexico. They had a little over $100 be- tween them when they left on the jaunt, and carried their clothing in one big suitcase and two small bags. They hitch-hiked from one city to another, worked for a month or so, then set out again. "Though we have lived most of our lives in Victoria," said Dulcie, "we were born in the United States. That gave us, dual citizenship, so we had no trouble arranging to work or in staying over the usual six months, : 'We' don't know, why, but it seem- ed as if everyone warited to take care of us. Some thought we were running away from. home; others were worried about us. 'A few just took us for granted and gave us a lift anyway. g "Farmers, Mexicans, truck driv- » ers, even travelling salesmen picked us up.... Then we'd have to chal ter like a pair of magpies to. Pp for our ride." They figured thelr joint expens averaged $5.50 a day--$2 for foo and $3.50 for a room. For the most part they worked 8 waitresses during the trip. "It's th most transient trade in the Uniteq States. If we stayed in one place a month, we were classed as old timers. "In Acapulca, famous Mexical beach resort, prices were "so hig we couldn't even pay for the small est place. Seo we wondered to the balcony of the exclusive Casa Blan ca Hotel to see the sunset. No on bothered us, so we stayed to see th moon rise -- sleeping in the porch chairs." ' = Chest Colds} To Relieve Misery Rub on Tested ICKS : pds CARLOADS / NESB SAviv RS 4 a : GS... REDUCTIONS UP Ladies of Oshawa and District . . . NESBITT'S LADIES' WEAR are offer- ing to yon a JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE of their entire stock of Fall and Winter Coats and Fall and Winter Dresses. They must be off the racks by the end of January. To make room for our Spring line, we are offering at this Sale, QUALITY GARMENTS AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES! A DEPOSIT will secure garment until required. MANNISH In gabardines and all wool, tweeds and stripes, also some twills. Must go at cost price, ut D In black, navy, cleared. ITT'S Lf Regular price up to $99.50. $4750 1 $685 20 | FF) i TAILORED SUITS 70 §$0% Id $15.95 10 517.95 We have several smartly styled dressmaker suits. Reduced to clear RESSES A Wide Selection of CREPES. brown and pastel shades. Reg. up to 25.95. Sale From size 9 to 26% $5.95 miu With Large Fur Collars In Black Boucle with I Red 'and Bleach Fox Collars. Must. be REDUCED BELOW COST. urious Silver, Sale Price ALL WOOL FUR - TRIMMED COATS 'In Our Woolens WE OFFER 2-piece and 1-piece dresses. Reg. up to 20.95. Now reduced as low as $9.95 wri GOWNS 10 only -- must clear, Reduced to With Squirrel, Mouton, Grey and Black Persian trim. In popular shades. Sizes range from 12 to 242. Reg, up to $75.50, January S $29.50 and up UNTRIMMED COATS . Full Fldre Back Hooded Coats, Tweeds, Rich Browns, cks, Blues and Greys. Ranging in sizé from 12 to 225. Reg. up to $46.50. Now reduced as low as $10.50 and we SPORTS WEAR BLACK BENGALINE SKIRTS \ AN wool, plain, stripes, checks and plaid in warm vibrant shades. Sale $4.95 1, $9.95 6 Sport Jackets In plaids, checks, tweeds. Regular price up to 13.95. Reduced to' $3.95 maw 'NESBITT'S LADIES' WEAR 33 KING ST. E. OSHAWA x PHONE 133 BALLERINA With 3-yard sweep to skirt. Reduced to because you know he can be reached. And do not cali him at night, unless absolutely necessary. Confine your calls to his office hours. That is what office hours are for. : Keep your appointments promptly, or notify him in advance that it is impossible for you to do so. In short, treat him as you would wish to be treated were you the physician. A sympathetic appreciation of his problems greatly enhances the help he can give. : ; Call on us for competent prescription service. KARN'S DRUG STORE ~ 28 KING EAST PHONE 78 (Opposite Post Office) : + s7.50 Contains 25% Prepared Wheat Germ. "A Food In Itself" "BUY A LOAF TO-DAY * *