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_ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1950 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE NINE ctivities Of The Young People Of Oshawa BOY SCOUT NEWS AND ACTIVITIES By DON HOULDEN By DON HOULDEN "What's wrong with Christmas these days?" asked a lady the other night on the bus. "It doesn't seem like when I was a child!" And to her it didn't. But Christmas is not al Tatars, a great giving of presents and blow- 4, off of excess good wishes, all stored up for this time of year. Christmas is a time for sincere thought and well-doing, without a thought or intent of any sort of return, Scouts can well afford to look back and see whether they have merited a merry Christmas. Was it a year of Good Turns not fulfilled? as it a year of promises not en- tirely carried out? If it was, then Scouting and all that matters has suffered. If Christmas is the culmination of Good Turns, good works, and cheerful and obedient courtesies and duties, then Scouting has certainly gained, Best of all, both you and those around you have benefitted from this rich experience of good- will. Let's make Christmas happy 'for all. And let's all join hands in minds and hearts in a prayer to the Originator of this glad season, that 1951 will see a better world filled with better people with the sincere meaning of Christmas in their hearts. Trophy Competition Ends The Trophy for Scout News will be awarded to the winner of the 1950 Scout News competition, Mr. M. M. Hood, Managing Editor of The Daily Times-Gazette is at present pouring over many tear- sheets of Scout News, The results will be announced later. Merry Christmas This editor would like to wish to Oshawa's large Scouting community the best of Christmas Wishes, and the hope that 1951 will be one of Great Happiness. STH OSHAWA SCUTTLEBUT The curtain came down Thursday | night on one of the finest years of 8th Scouting ever. With 100% at-| tendance, the Troop gathered to en- | Joy their Christmas Party, Best part | of all was the prize awarding per- | jod, in which the Otters become proud possessors of the Patrol Com- | petition Shield once again. The Ot- ters were presented with lovely First | Ald Kits. In a show of good taste P.L. Jack | Nicolson presented P.L. Grant Reeve of the défeated Sea Gulls with a practical Flint and Steel set. Skip Houlden gave Stan McCorm- ack his First Class badge. 8kip| also made Mr. S. Knapp a member of the 8th Oshawa Sea Scout Troop for life. Mr. Knapp has had to re- sign due to ill health. The Leaders of the 8th were not | forgotten, as Skip gave each one of them personal Christmas gifts, The skit by the Seagulls was one of the best ever. Entitled "Long Live Joe, The Schmoo'" it depicted life in Russia. Very good Grant, Mr. Harrell was caught by sur- prise on the "Rooster Fight' game when A.S.M. Bob Clayton tossed him out of the circle. The P.L.'s had a merry time quiz- zing other patrols on Scouting. Re- sult--everyone is stupid. They don't know who the District Commission- er is! : Food was served by the P.L.'s. Skipper read a poem. Aqua Skoltas | were given out. John Bulmar tried to knock a hole in the floor with | his head. All in all it was a very successful | party, a fit eading for a very suc-| cessful year. Merry Christmas to all, and to Gilbert, AQUARAT NO. 2 | | | | 4TH OSHAWA CUB PACK | Say, Cubs, Akela asked Rikki to | ask all cubs not to forget their gifts | for our Christmas party. Jolly Old | Saint Nick will be there too, s0-0-0--, | you'd better be good, better watch | out, etc. The Black Six gave us a wonder- ful performance with their skit. We | really enjoyed it. That hill-billy | 'dialogue seems to be contagious. | Take note of opening line above. { Rikki's game of sugar balancing | had many of our cubs trying oh so hard to have the cubes stay on their | foreheads. It was a good game, | wasn't it? Christmas season is surely here | as the only test passed was Book | Balancing by Bob Brockman. Three | cheers, Bob. | Kim's game, "On The Pond" had | everyone confused. You need a ter- rific memory for that game. Full uniforms next week, cubs, and don't forget to come to: the Christ- mas party. THE OLD ONES. FIRST OSHAWA DO'IN'S "Christmas trees are here to sell If you want on, better yell. Oh, I can't stress this point any clearer! Don't be left without a tree this Christmas, get one of those hand- some trees from the First Oshawa Boy Scouts by phoning-3120W, 5135-J, or 2378-R. Don't wait until tomorrow. Do it tonight. Can you think of a better cause or reason, than to spend your money for a worthwhile organization? Besides, You get a lovely tree delivered to your door. Don't delay, today. The meeting opened with . flag | break by Dave Weldon who did it | very well.--Someone was missing from last meeting and did we miss him! Yes, the SM. is back on nights and will not be back for a | month. We really feel at a loss without | you Mr. McKnight and hope you | return soon. The meeting was care- | fully looked after, however by A. S.M. McGee who we know will do an equally gooa job, i After flag break notices were then read, dues were taken and in- spection held. The Wolf patrol eaptured the flag this week for an extra 5 points which they needed ery much. Instruction period found the boys two anxious as to what Santa Claus is going to bring them; in- stead of trying to learn something. Competition points crashed down- wards in two: Patrols (not mention- ag names) like the stock markets buy one | | ture-album"' | Kim's Game on books, | us more about splicing. When this | : The only scout who did not make | six months age. | mas party at 7:15 p.m. Don't for- | Arena on Friday night just before depression. They mow stand with the Loon Patrol away in the lead (thanks to handycraft by Jack Little) with 80 points. The Eagles who had their wings clipped with 40, The Muskrat who's house fell in with 30, and the Wolfe Patrol who aren't as sharp as wolves (of either type are) with only 25. Well the Christmas party is near- ly ready to start; I hope all of you got your present for your guide. More about this next week. Until then--Let's sell those Christ- mas Trees lads. "THE EARS" (And the ears hears). 4TH OSHAWA SCOUT TROOP The troop was favored with an excellent turnout this week. Nosey has been wondering if it had any- thing to do with the A.P.L.'s run- ning the meeting. Yes the A.P.L.'s | ran the meeting and did a fairly good job of it. Nosey along with the troop was sorry to see Mr. Holloway missing. Hope to see you next week Sir. The Lynx patrol was Dirty Patrol this week. When it was time for them to break the flag they couldn't break it. That was a very poor show fellows. After inspection, Mallett took keen interest in Mr. Nicholson, a game of . "Pig-Back Balloon bouncing' followed. A knot relay also was played. Also the knot champ was chosen. Mr. Knox took this. Last week saw a camp at the cabin. A great deal of wood was cut by the ten fellows there. We had a sing song after the meeting. We had two very poor skits put on by the Wolf patrol and Lynx patrol. Maybe it was the very short notice. in which Mr. THINE NOSEY (And the nose knows). 1TH OSHAWA SCOUT NEWS 'What fellows will serve as an end- ing for Scout News for 1950. | During the twelve months past, we've tried to present Scout happen- { ings as we saw them--and as we | chose to write them. We've told of games played, of tests passed, of | investitures, of new Scouts, and | we've laughed with you of Joe's con- | spicuous tear in his shorts, or when | Johnny sat In the creek at camp. | We hope there are memories . . , | jewels in a sea of darkness. We hope that sentiments have been stirred | as they are stirred when one reviews with a plcture-album. If some day, | all of you could re-read "7th Oshawa | Scout News" and receive that "pic- effect . . this then would be Accomplishment for | Snoopy. Christmas 1950. What does it mean | to you? We hope it means much, | and to help you receive a pleasant | answer to the question is a big of- | fering for a MERRY CHRISTMAS | . and to follow, A HAPPY NEW | YEAR. | Yes, we've presented, and will con- ! tinue to present, big things under | the heading of "7th Oshawa Scout | News." So join us won't you, dur- | ing the brand-new year of 19517 i 11TH OSHAWA SCOUT NEWS We opened the meeting with flag | break and the prayer was read by | Lloyd Scott, for the Beavers were and after | that we marked the records. Then, | by the time we had forgotten about | the books, we finished the test by | having a lot of questions to answer | (or guess at) as best we could. This | was followed by a roaring game of boom-coming-over. Then Mr. Law came in to teach | was finished, we closed the meeting | and a ruthless game of floor hockey | began. Suddenly there was a crash | and glass flew everywhere. We look- | ed over, and there was innocent Ed | light bulb. After finishing our game, we left with the score 10-9 in favour | of Don Nicholls' team. CRIMSON ARROW. 15th OSHAWA SCOUT TROOP Hooray! We almost had a full troop in attendance last Thursday. an appearance was Bill Doidge. Paul Butler nearly didn't show up. He appeared while we were in final horseshoe. After inspection we had a test game on the Union Flag. '"Ikky" thinks that the Beavers and Night- hawks should know their flag better. X Several parents were in atten- dance for their excellent investiture in which Earl Atkinson, Ken Bright and Don Claus of the Nighthawks and 'Art Goodall of the Beavers be- | came Scouts. Congratulations, fel- lows. Instruction, period followed in which the " following tests were passed: David Garrow -- Knots; Allan Magon--Compass; Art Goodall --Lashing; Don wilson--Laws and Promise; David Kelly--Tenderfoot and gave the Beavers 5 First Aid (this finished David's Tenderfoot and gave the Beavers 5 points.) Campfire followed started by carQl-singing. Then the finish of the story 'The Beast with Five Fingers" was read. (The hand got Eustace.) P.L. Jim Graham finally was awarded his Second Class Badge after having the last test five or Next FRii..x night is our Christ- get a present. Inspection will count | for points, too. Roaming Rumours What's happenea? There one this week. Why? Does Paul Butler go down to the to is only | skate? Well 'till after the party, then, | tis this is your old friend and boomin' companion, "Ikky" saying "adios." I. PRY ("lkky') NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE THIRD Greetings, scouts. Sorry. for not putting in an appearance last week but due to unfortunate circumstan- {ces the Kye was uot able to scrible his tamiliar column, Well the competition ended week and the Eye's heartiest gratulations goes out to 'ne win- ning patrol "The Lightnirg". These scouts have worked very hard and this con- | show Church Groups SIMCOE STREET YP.U. The Simcoe Street Young People held their regular meeting on Mon- day, December 11. The evening worship service was in charge of President Glenna Wilson, During the' worship service many of the members' favorite Christmas carols were sung. Arrangements are in full swing for our Christmas Party to be held on Monday, December 18 and the committee have planned an evening of Traditional Christ- mas Festivities. Following the busi- ness meeting the members were di- vided into three groups for Char- ades. Each group. used originality in presenting their skits based on the theme "Christmas." The meet- ing closed with the Friendship Circle and the Mizpah Benediction. CALVARY BAPTIST Y.P.U. Tuesday, December 12, at 8 p.m. the Young People held another of their weekly meetings. Archie Campbell presided over the chor- uses. The opening hymn led by Vern Wright was "Faith Is The Vic- tory." Then Marie Armstrong led in prayer. The reading of the Word came from Psalm 91, Clifford Trick played a violin solo, His theme was "How Can I Help But Love Him?" The following hymn sung was "My Jesus I Love Thee." Mr. wighton was the speaker for the evening. His topic was "A Dynamic Life." He recalled two powers given unto all; the power to receive and the power to author- ity. His main objective, he noted, is Christ. He granted that all have the liberty of accepting Christ, but it is only the will that accepts. The question Mr. Wighton left with the Young People was, "Are you willing to have Christ?" "Under His Wing" was the clos- ing hymn and Mr. Wighton closed the meeting with prayer, PAT'SPATTER By PAT LOGEMAN I suppose you all know, of course, that there's no school Tuesday afternoon (I haven't heard any complaints about it). This place has been in an uproar of house- cleaning all week, for on that great day will be the formal opening of our school--Oshawg Central Colleg- iate Institute, Our guest speaker will be Premier Frost, the Opening Ceremony beginning at three in the afternoon. From then till ten in the evening the entire building will be | open to the public. We expect a large attendance since the majority of Oshawa's citizens have never seen the, school, ; The orghestra and choir under Mr. Roy's direction will also make their first public appearance that afternoon. They've been working smoothly all along, and for their first year are well organized. This is more so with the choir than the | for the orchestra is prac- | orchestra, tically the same as the one which was at O. C. V. I. with Mr. Roy. * * Bb Central's Junior and Senior teams | handed a double defeat to Port | Hope when they played here last | Tuesday. You've probably all heard the scores by now. Juniors -- 36-14. Seniors -- 50-40. But for those who didn't see the games there's something more to say: too bad! They missed a pair of smashing good games! I just hope they didn't miss Friday's games too! Next Wednesday Cent- ral players versus Whitby at Whitby. * Graduation ceremonies will held on the afternoon Thursday at O. C. V. I. In the even- ing will be the widely known be | Campbell standing beside a broken | 'Frolic' with C. C. I invited as | 'paying guests'. Many of our forms have planned skits and have been busily working on them. Some have had them turned down--for in- stance, 11B. They handed in three skits and all of them were turn- ed down. I hope the others had better luck. $ + 0» Merry Christmas seems to have invaded us this year. The art de- partment has done a good job, and we've Christmas trees and Santa Clauses and Red-Nosed-Rudolphs everywhere! WOMAN PROSPECTOR Fort William, Ont.--(CP)--Mrs. Florence Dace Cryderman, 173, mother. of 15 children, died here. After the death of her prospector husband she personally prospected and staked claims at various places in northwestern Ontario. AIDS FEET Winnipeg -- (CP)--George Wen- zel of Austin, Texas, a restaurant consultant, said in an interview here the best remedy for flat feet or poor foot co-ordination is jit- terbug dancing. For that reason, he said, "jitterbugs" make the best waiters and waltresses. deserve what ever reward they re- ceieive for winning. To you other patrols, I say better work and better luck next time. Our Christmas party is next week so be sure and come (with your gift) and have a swell time, | guaranteed by our noble leaders, in the there Remember also to bring money for Christmas cards, are only a few, one of which is a ing. Miss Moyse then presented to | see it and now you don't' and there P.L. how about this E. B. The camp last weekend was en-| half of the pack, the Pack Players | considered. -joyed by most of the scouts who of next | GIRL GUIDE ACTIVITIES By DORIS L. COLDRICK ed CHRISTMAS REVEL All twelve Oshawa Brownlie Packs met at St. Gregory's school for a Christmas Revel on Satur- day afternoon. Even with so much sickness in the city there was a very good turn out, : The room was very Christmasy with snowmen ahd Santa Claus on the walls. The Brownies marched into the room by numbers and sat in their appointed places. + Carol singing opened the festiv- ity and then the 12th Pack sang a very nice song called, "Brown- ies of the Town," and the 3rd Pack did a dance, "Hansel and Gretel," followed by a song, "Frosty, the Snowman," complete with sctions by the 8th Pack and then a square dance, "Pop Goes the Weasel," by the 1st Pack. The 13th pack chose as their part of the program, "Away in a Manger," as a pantomime. The 5th chose a very fine "Dance of Christmas." A short period of stretching was then welcomed by all and then some of the 5th Guides enter- tained with a comical skit, a real hill-billy one. Thanks very much, girls, it was very welcome indeed. The 2nd Pack had an action song of "Ten Little Stockings," with Santa. This was followed by a dance, "Jingle Bells," by the 6th Pack. The 7th Pack chose an ac- tion .song of "The Jointed Dolls," while the 4th Pack favored all with a fine dance. What a busy time 11th Pack had getting Santa ready for his trip! This was a quiet action story of "Jingle Bell, the Eskimo." Last but not least, was the 10th Pack with a song, "The Greeters." A sing-song by all followed and Father Dwyer welcomed the Brownies. They in turn gave a very nice Grand Howl. Lunch followed and all joined in with "O Canada" and each pack marched out of the hall quietly. +A treat was given each Brownie by the Brown Owl's Club, thanks to the mothers kindly made the sandwiches for this event. We were very pleased, Commis- sioners, Miss Moyse and Mrs. Kinder, were able to 'be present. The Brown Owls Club would Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gladys M. Wiskin, Secretary 2nd BROWNIES Brownies went right to work as soon as they entered into the large {room of Guide House and Brown | Owl wants to thank her wee folk | for the splendid way they tackle their projects. More about these | next week. Opening was held nearly at the finish of the meeting and we found Monday along with Mummy. Plans for our Christmas Party were made; and then a quick run | through our entertainment for the Revel found the girls in fine key. Taps closed a very full meeting. Bye till' Monday, when Tawny and Brown Owl hope every Brownie will be present, GLADYS M. WISKIN, Brown Owl. THE FIFTH BROWNIES The first attraction at the meet- ing this week was the fine shaped tree, with it's long green needles, decorations, and glimmering lights. A song and a skip around the toadstool kept the Brownies occup- fed until the ofriciair call for form- ing the Fairy Ring was given. A singing ganie called 'Brownies Joy" was easily learned by the were made for the party which is | to take place next Thursday. the entertainment to be presented by the Brownies at the final meet- ing pefore Xmas holidays. In" Pow-Wow strict aftention was given to learning the first verse of "The Christmas Lullaby." Anne McGlilvarey chose Brown Owl as keeper of the 'Friendly Squeeze'! for the coming week. 'Brownie Taps" and 'Goodnight' were sung. AGNES PUGH. 10th BROWNIE PACK A very short meeting was held this week, but final instructions were given regarding the Christ- mas party which will have been held by the time this report is in the paper, but Brown Owl wishes one and all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and we will be looking forward to good times in the New Year. After the Brownie taps, the Magic Squeeze was put away for safe keeping by Helen Bates, and all wished each other a good-night. Trust Kathleen is feeling better after those tonsils were removed. 11th BROWNIES The gate to Brownieland swung shut for 1950 at the meeting on Wednesday last, when we had our Christmas party. Guide House was very festive with a lovely Christ- mas tree, which soon became lvad- | ed - with gifts, as brought "one for a friend Pack, . { After Frosty the Snowman had | pulled his string of Brownies around | the hall, having previously collected their fares in his Christmas stock- ing, the Brownies danced into their | Fairy Ring, and held a pretty open- in the | Joan Collard, who received it on be | Certificate, which thes¢ Brownies very Many | who so | like to wish one and all a very] four Brownies away. We hope these | wee folk will be able, to come on | members of the Pack, and plans | Time was allowed for rehearsing | each Brownie | to all our friends. See you all January 3. Christmas! MRS. D. Merry E. STEWART, Brown Owl. GUIDERS' CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY Joan Luke, Secretary Slacks, sweaters and Christmas corsages were the fashion at Guide House last Friday evening when all the Guiders and the Lone Rangers gathered together to dec- orate the Christmas tree. Proceedings were halted for a short business meeting while Miss Moyse delivered some important messages, Among the items dis- cussed were the National Camp to be held in the summer of 1952, a long way off to decide we admit, and the log book which is at pres- ent travelling through Canada. Mrs. E. A. Collins and Mrs. E. A, Mounce on behalf of the Execu- tive Council presented the Guide House with a much needed first- aid kit, and presented the Guiders' Club with a huge box of Laura Secord chocolates. These gifts are greatly appreciated. Lights, bell, streamers and' the star were then carefully placed on the tree and afterwards the hungry horde sat down to a feast of ice cream, Christmas cake, ginger- breads and tea. Jean Armstrong took some pictures of the emaciat- ed table and the stuffed Guiders. We hope to see them at the next meeting. Marg. Carter played Santa Claus and the amusing gifts ranging from bed socks to toy trains were arrayed on the table. We wish to thank Holmesy for her untiring effort in making our party a success with the lovely | corsages and her other contribu- ions, S.R.S. CRUSADER The last meeting of Sea Rangers in October found Mate industriously | reading to the girls from the P.O. and R. concerning badges. Skipper | spent some time with the new | recruits on the pre-enrolment tests. The new ilanger Crew liom Bow- | manville was entértained the fol- lowing week, The Oshawa Rangers showed them the procedure oi: a| meeting and afterwards refresh- ments were served. At the follow- ing meeting a talk was given on city council and their activities which proved very interesting. Knots were practised in preparation for the making of lanyards. The next meeting found the Rangers at the Times-Gazette waiting for the election results, The girls were shown how the voting returns were recorded. The Scribe. IST OSHAWA GUIDES The Guides exchanged names fol- lowing the collection of fees. Dur- ing the remainder of the evening the Guides practised the skit which { is to be presented at our Christmas | Party next week. | Do you want to have a good time | | --lots of good refreshments--Iloads | if | of laughs--and a present, too? 1 you do, come next week to our | annual Christmas rarty, Guides | and bring your Mothers too. Don't | | forget your present or you will have | to forfeit yours. We are sorry to see that Bernice | Williams has dislocated her shoul- | der. | The Captain dismissed the Com- | | pany following. Taps. ] ELAINE SWEETMAN, | Patrol Leader. SECOND GUIDE COMPANY | Second company news has been | | missing from the column this st [two or three weeks, but not be- | cause they havén"t ben meeting. | Indeed the girls have been hard at | work, and any reports would have | made monotonous reading -- just | work and more work, Congratula- | tions to Marion, Valerie, Marriam | and Lynda on passing their tender- | foot. They are now looking forward | | to enrolment and exchanging their | Brownie suits for Guide uniforms. Last Wednesday this company and | the 11th made merry together on | the occasion of their annual Christ- | mas party, There was a splendid attendance--close to fifty Guides being on hand. Two were missing from 2nd, Betty Anne Kellett and Dolores Ashmore being on the sick | list. Hope you are feeling better girls--take care of yourselves! Seated on the floor with the Christmas tree lights gleaming brightly the girls joined in singing Christmas carols, Jacquie Wright playing the accompaniment. The | sweet voices sounded very lovely | indeed as they sang carol after | carol. | Second Company contrbuted to , the program a short three act skit, which was very well done, the par- ticipants being almost letter perfect in their parts. Betty Ann Kellett | ably trained the girls and is to be congratulated on the results, as are all those taking part, not for. getting the scene shifters and the chiet operator at the light switch, 11th Company explained the in- tricacies of the Virginia Reel, and amid much merriment and a lot of i noise, the girls went through this. ! While the reel was In progress, the leaders lined up the lunch, with some misgivings it must be admit- | ted as to what was going to hap- pen to all the quantities of lovely sandwiches, cookies and chocolate | milk. However, it transpired that | the appetites of fifty lively Guides | are not to be lightly considered, as it proved to be a case of 'now you { was no problem of left overs to be | Last, but not least, on the pro- attended even though it rained most last spring. The Comuuissioner also | gramme was the distribution of the of the time. The Eye has heard that the former members of the Wolf patrol who won the last competition are going to have this Saturday in Toronto," swimming, sight-seeing, and food. Sounds pretty swell eh? Well to the scouts would enjoy these things, working for the next competition. Remember a new competition starts after Christmas, so "Be Pre- pared". Merry New Year Christmas and Scouts. a Happy Au Revoir, THE EYE. who | start | presented to Gail Pearce the knit- ter"s proficiency badge which she has just won. Congratulations! An untrimmed figure of Santa Claus was quicKly adorned .in a | relay race, which preceded the all- important business of eating. Then Santa came in, and distributed gifts to all. These were kept unopened as was the treat each child receiv- ed on leaving. We were happy to see so many | Mothers and brothers and sisters able to come and share our Christ- | mas festivities. All in the pack send a Merry Christmas wish to { the 1lth Mother's Auxiliary, and | gifts. There was a goodly pile to | be handed out, everyone being re- | membered, and although Santa was | lin Guide uniform and could more | | accurately have been described as "Miss Santa," this detracted not | a bit from the enjoyment of the oc- casion, i | | "Taps" brought to a close a very | happy evening and the "Cleaner | {| Uppers" got to work putting 11th | | Company's quarters back to their | | usual trim shape. Have a Happy Christmas girls. | See. you January 10th, 1951. | ELIZABETH THOMSON, Captain. Simcoe Hall Activities DECEMBER 18 to DECEMBER 22 Monday, December 18 9.00 a.m.--Nursery School Party. 3.30 p.m, ~--Public Library 3.30 p.n.--Girls' Club Party, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 years, 4.00 p.m.--Boys' Club Party 5 to 10 years. Tuesday, December 19 9.00 a.m.--Nursery School Party 3.30 p.m--Public Library. 400 p.m.--Boys' Club Party. years and over. 7.00 pm. -- Radio, Stamp Club Party. 7.30 p.m.--Glee Club Presentation "Merry Chri$mas, Mr. Snowman", directed by Alana Switzer. Wednesday, December 20 3.30 p.m.--Girls' Club Party, 7.00 p.m.-- Charles C., Holman Cadet Corps. Thursday, December 21 3.30 p.m.--Public Library. 5.00 p.m.--Golden Age Club Party. Friday, December 22 3.30 p.m.--Public Library. 1 Sports and THIRD OSHAWA GUIDES It was enrollment night this week and last, when eleven recruits made their solemn Promise before the rest of the Company. Not all of these girls flew up from Brownies, but all who try can become first class Guides. We wel- comed Margaret Blears, Dorothy Brown, Donna Chamberlain, Carol Clough, Betty Dowton, Margaret Eder, Donna Elliott, Brenda Flegg, Diane Hubbell, Helen Whalley, and Margaret Winsley into the great sisterhood of Guides. We know that they will be real credit to Third. Emergency Helper badges were presented to Joan Soo, E. MacLeod, S. Elliott, S. Temperton and M. Farrow. Shirley Bradley received her second year service star Great plans were made for the skit for our Christmas Party, and Health Rules taught. Margaret Blears passed Hemming and Darn- ing, K. Robbins button sewing, and G. Anderson Accident Prevention. The meeting closed with carol singing and Prayer. See you next week at Guide House. We hope Marlene Dawson is able to be with us, and are sorry she not able to be enrolled after passing her tenderfoot test. M. PALMER, Captain. 4TH GUIDES The meeting this week took the form of a Flying-Up ceremony. The Guide meeting opened with the Promise and the Brownies opened with Toadstool. Five Brownies, Jean Kirkpatrick, Joan Wherry, Sandra Scott, Bever- ley McInroy ana Joan Fice, then flew up to Guides. They were met at the door of Guide Land by Lieut. Kathleen Fenton, who introduced them to Captain Mary Thompson and she introduced them to their new Patrol Leaders, Lesley James was then enroled as a new Guide. Bos First Year Service Stars were pro- sented to Sylvia Amey, June Fice, Cherryman Henry, Vera Horner, Mildred Land, Doreen Mclnroy, Gloria Philips, Diane Thomas, Dor- een Virgin, and Joyce Wilson. Second Year Stars were presented to Ruth Coolidge, Arlene Craggs, Beverley Dickens, Marilyn Miller, Joyce Ogden and Eleanor Pratt. A Sixth Year Star was presented to Elinore Pierson. Second Class Badges were present- ed to Mildred Lang, June Fice, Diane Thomas and Doreen McInroy. Emer- gency Helper Badges were presented to Diane Thomas, Doreen McInroy, Elinore Pierson, June Fice, Marilyn Miller, Beverley Dickens, Ruth Cool- idge, and Mildred Lang. June Fice and Mildred Miller re- ceived their Toymaker Badges. Elinore Plerson was presented with her First Class Badge by her father Mr. Wm. L. Pierson. This is the only First Class Badge ever to be earned in the 4th Oshawa Company. During Campfire, the Brownies sang a few songs and the Guides did a skit, "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Next the Brownies did a nice dance and the Campfire closed with a play, "The Guide Law," by the Guides. Refreshments were served by the Mothers' Auxiliary and the meeting closed with Softly Fades the Light of Day and Taps. P.S.--40 Guests were present at our meeting. Don't forget your tests on a piece of paper for the party on Dec. 16, Guides. See you at the Guide and Scout Hall on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. and a Merry Christmas to you all from your leaders. MARY THOMPSON, Capt. 5th GIUDES 5th Guides have been missing from this column for the last few weeks, so let's try and get caught up. The December 4th meeting was in charge of Joan Matthews in the absence of all the Fifth leaders who were working at the Times- Gazette on the election returns. Joan taught the Guides a new game which was thoroughly enjoy- ed, and was very helpful in taking Campfire. During the evenine the First Class workers were given a test on District Map, to test just how much of Osnawa they did or did not know. Emergency Helper Badge was re- cently passed by Carol Jamieson, Joyce Smith, Arlene McCrilstall, Beverly Gould, Marilyn McKnight, Mary Fudger, Eleanor Topham and Patsy Eggert. Good work Guides. At the recently held Compass test Carol Jamieson, Joyce Smith and Eleanor Topham were also success ful, . At last meeting Inspection was taken by Lieutenants Joan Luke and Mary Mitchell; and proved to be fairly satisfactorily, but some of the insignia is not being worn just right, check up on this Guides. Captain returned the District Map tests, with Ruth Wilkins coming out with the highest of 909%, some of the others we are sorry to say do 'not know much about Oshawa, and will require a great deal of work before the test in January. Don't forget to get busy on your maps, and have them ready by the first meeting in the New Year on January 8th. The rest of the meeting was spent in singing -earols and preparing a short skit for the Christmas party next week, when the Fifth join the Third to celebrate this great festival. See you all next week in full uniform. DORIS COLDRICK, Captain, COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS The first color photography method was invented in the United States in 1892, By Leonard L. Knott ILLUSTRATED BY JACQUES GAGNIER CHRISTMAS IN LUNENBURG Canada at Christmas time is one of the most fascinating countries in the world, because Canadians do not all celebrate Christmas the same way. The fathers and mothers, grandfathers and grand- mothers of people living in Cana- da today came here from many different lands and with them they brought many old customs. These have all become part of Canada and on Christmas Day these old world customs all com- bine to make this a very interest- ing holiday. Boys and girls whose ancestors | came from the British Isles wake up on Christmas morning to find stockings filled with gifts, left there by Santa Claus. They gather round a Christmas tree and exchange presents and they 'end the celebrations with a giant tur- key dinner. Boys and girls whose ancestors came from France do not have their gift day until New Year's, For them Christmas is a! day of religious rejoicing and in almost every home there is a little creche, or a manger, which will tell the story of the birth of Jesus. Christmas is celebrated in a very different way to the boys and girls in Lunenburg County, in Nova Scotia. Their ancestors came from Germany, more than two hundred years ago, Today they are all Canadians but they celebrate Christmas according to the cus toms of their great-great-grand- parents brought with them to tb~ new world. For many years Christmas has been the day when the children of Lunenburg dress up in strange costumes and go out looking for treats. In the old-days the men wore ox hides with horns, and beads, tied bells around their necks and made belts of heavy ropes. Sometimes they used their ox tails to thrash the children, so they would run away and hide. The women all dressed like the Wise Men of old and brought gifts, They were called Kris Kringles, This old custom was called Bels- nickling and all those who took part in the fun were called bels- nickles, Among the early settlers, children who were belsnicklers had to kneel down and say their prayers when they went into a house. Then they were allowed to see the tree which was trimmed with little cakes, fruits, candy, ap ples and doughnuts. In some Lun- enburg towns they had no Christ mas trees but the children were given a raisin cake in the shape of a man called Kris Kringle, In the settlement called North West the people are famous for their decorated Christmas trees, At the base of the tree they still build little fences and farms with oxen drawing a load of lumber, a little church, a house, and tiny people. And at Mahone Bay there was always a little group who went out on Christmas Day with a tambourine, violin, auto harp, triangle, and mouth organ, and step-danced to the music, Not so many years ago their music was so good the telephone lines were kept open to the town of Lunene burg so the people there could hear the singers. In most places in Lunenburg County stockings were hung be- hind the kitchen stove on Christ mas Eve, but at Riverport, years ago, shoes were put outside instead --just like they are in Holland. TIPS FOR TEENS:- Some Shopping List Hints By ELINOR WILLIAMS "Shall I give my date a Christ mas gift? If so, what?" ask letters from high, school boys. It's up to you. If you date her only once in a while, a friendly card is the etiquette-approved way to send holiday greetings. If she's the one you like best and you want to give her, something small but nice, keep it rather impersonal. . . something to read or use, because things to wear aren't considered good taste. If she's your steady date, your gifts can be a little more personal, but not expensive or lavish. Steer clear of jewelry and clothes, says etiquette, One of the following is within reach of your allowance (if you save or work a little) and will make you'a hero in her starry eyes: To use--A little velvet, gold or silvery evening bag. A "jewelled" lipstick. A shining "gold" compact. A "gold" box for bobby pins. A gay- colored billfold or snapshot folder. A diary. A pretty plastic comb and brush set, Fragrant bath set of 3 ls cologne, powder, bubble bath woolly mittens with embrol spangles for dates. To read--Books that are i classics that everybody shoulc and likes to own. Book store teachers will help you choost she'll like. Perfume--Light flower sceni well-known makers, Records by her favorite bam record holder. Pretty stationer) note paper. OTTER INVASION Paignton, England--(CP)--Ott by dozens have been invading ge dens on riverbanks in the Devo. shire countryside. 'The anima were swept far downstream fro their usual haunts by :autum floods. London--(CP)--An ass is not un- intelligent. Susan, the wild ass at London Zoo, regularly kicks the door of her stable when she wants the keeper to bring more food.