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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1951 < THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE NINE Activities ACTIVITIES By DON HOULDEN BY DON HOULDEN The King's Scout Banquet No one privileged to be at the ' panquet at Samac can say that they were not greatly impressed with the short purposeful address given by the Deputy Chief Scout of Canada, Jackson Dodds. Be it sald, however, that When 8 mew ts a complete address yg and then editorials on it, on it, it must be excepvional. The whole evening was exceptional, Mr, J. Harry Rigg, and his com- mittees carried out a remarkable program, in which 31 boys of Oshawa shared the honours along with their parents and scoutmas- ters. It was interesting to note the variety of troops represented at that banquet. It was interesting to see the badges on the arms of the men ant, But it was to note mindfully that in that Tank they DO mn particular troop for . unified into one body of King's . Scouts -- Scouts of the King, WA "A" CUB PACK gl we still have several cubs sick, the remainder of the pack is progressing very well. -We hope to have all our sick friends back with us as soon as possible. After the usual opening of FI Break, Grand Howl and our cu rayer, Raksha called the pack to Ris attention and taught them a new e which they all were very eager learn. ® Akela sent the cubs for their in- struction period and Teddy Marshal assed his Union Jack which makes im a first star cub now. Inspection of the Sixes came next and the red Six took the points again week, oy took the cubs in a game of creep mouse and after this Akela told the cubs about our church par- e on Feb, 25th, he meeting closed with the lower- ing of the flag, grand howl and the Lord's prayer. Good Hunting. BAGHEERA 4TH OSHAWA CUB PACK The Grey Bix stole the nant again this. week--it looks like the vest of you boys will have to go some to beat these lads. After inspection and Opening Grand Howl we had a game of Fool Ball, from which Jamie Slyfield emerged victorious. We spent our instruction period laboriously writing letters to our parents, inviting them to our "Par- ents' Night" next Monday, February 19, 1951. So if any of you parents are tuned in and have not yet heard about this, please accept our warm- est invitation to spend next Monday evening with us. We are looking forward to seeing you. We had a new leader with us last week. Welcome to the 2th eera! We hope you like us. Bagh THE OLD ONES, 7 "B" CUB PACK NEWS Church Parade on Sunday fellows, Please be at our regular meeting spot at 6.30 Sunday evening. We want 'to show everyone what a well- dressed pack we have, so be very neat. "Dyb, dyb, dyb." Our meeting opened with Grand Howl by George Gudgeon, and Don Hodder took Flag Break, Inspec- tion was for full uniform and the Black Six won the Pennant for points this week. Akela led a Bean Bag relay, and then tested the skill of the cubs with a game that required each boy to drop three clothes pegs into a milk bottle. Some of the cubs had a bit of trouble, but the two Clark boys nonchalantly dropped the pegs in one by one as if they were old hands at the game. Oh well, we all can't be smart! . Akela gave the announcements, and displayed some articles that have been in the closet for a few months and should belong to some- body, However no one claimed th The Sixes performed their skits, and the only casualty was Don Clark who lost his pants, and then made a quick disappearance act be- hind the plano. Grand Howl was led by Harry McClurg, and Flag Lowering by Don H odder. 'We would like to remind the Duty Sixes each week to take care of the lairs and equipment when they are putting them away--there have been some bad accidents, and we soon won't have any materials left in one plece if you don't give more con- sideration to your things. From now on points will be taken off if there are any things broken. See you Sunday, boyah Pack Good hun ac, Ws BAGHEBRA. 14th WOLF CUB PACK (That's it in a nutshell fellows.) I haven't mucn to say this week then pt to te Butch Pratt on receiving his King Scout Certificate, on behalf of the troop. "Congrats Butch." The competition ints remain the same--Wolf 140, n 90, Eagle 70 and lastly Musk- rat with only 38. I doubt very much if many of the older lads will be at scouts for the next two weeks on t of High School Exami tions, but the leaders hope to see all of us out again after the dread- ed week. Until next week then. Good Scouting. "THE BARS" (and the ears hears) FOURTH OSHAWA SCOUT NEWS From the sounds of battle coming from the Fourth Scout meeting on Wednesday night, people must have thought that the Scouts couldn't agree as to which Patrol was the best. But it was only Crandell, Car- son and company practicing their singlestick drill. The first game of the evening was a stepping stones relay, but Nosey doesn't think it was very fair to put Mr. Holloway in one of the Jasna, when he has such very long gs. During the inspection period, Bill Taylor, HEddle Olliffe, and John Black volunteered to help read the lesson at the coming church . ade. This church parade, to which all the parents are invited, is to be held on Sunday evening, Febru- ary 25th, at St. Andrews Church. Nosey hopes that all the Fourth Oshawa cubs and scouts will look as clean and neat as Nosey always does. Besides having a church par- ade Mr. Holloway announced that the Scout Troop would be holding open house next Wednesday, and that all the friends and parents of the bourth are invited. He said that besides having a campfire, he would try to finish his story about Lord Baden Powell, and hoped that by next week he would be able to present the sweaters and crests. I ope you are right, sir, and that you don't make a mistake, and give a large sweater to Butch Taylor, Thine, NOSEY. 7th OSHAWA SCOUT NEWS Now that its over, we can throw our big cheers for Rochester bi Bi the air and see how bright they are, We yelled, you bet we yelled, because for us, it 1s one of the best things that ever happens annually, this trip around the lake--Head. We had parties, we had games, we toured places of interest, we danced, we loughed, we sang--we had fun. We were taken through the Eastman house which Mr, Eastman has willed to a complete history of photography, and for those inter- ested in such a phase of life, may we suggest from experience that you relive our last Saturday morning hours in Eastman House, Rochester. v Yes, you bet we enjoyed ourselves in Rochester--always do. We wait C.G.LT. Activites KING STREET The Wo-He-Lo and Pathfinders C. G. I. T. Groups were co-hostess at a Vajentine party on Wednesday evening, Feb, 14th when they en= tertained some friends from the Boys Training School in Bowman- ville. Fifteen boys were present with three of their leaders. The arty commenced at 7:30 when the reception committee met the guests at the door and pinned hearts and arrows on them which was written a character by which they were known for the remainder of the evening, . A guessing contest proyed to be very amusing as a glass jar had been filled with heart candies and every- one guessed the number they thought was in the jar. The guesses ranged from 125 to 650 and then no ore was very close as the correct number of hearts in the jar was 7 50. Then they assembled for a sing- song which lead into a Worship Service on the theme "Thine is the Glory." A skit was presented by two of the girls entitlea "Taking the Cen- sus" which was enjoyed by all. GIRL GUIDE ACTIVITIES B; DORIS L. COLDRICK a EE i is THINKING WEEK FOR GUIDES Sunday, February 18 will begin a special week in the life of each Brownie, Guide and Ranger throughout the world called Think- ing Week. During this week special emphasis will be placed on Inter- national Friendship, and other world-wide aspects of the move- ment, The Canadian Guide Organiza- tion have a special committee set up whose purpose is to contribute to world understanding and peace by establishing and maintaining con- tacts with girls of other lands through letter writing and exchange of visits, It is possible for a Guide Company of Canada to be linked with a Guide Company in another land if they are actively interested in World Guiding. It is most opportune at this time An enjoyable piano duet was rend- ered ~he remainder of the evening was enjoyed playing relay games, etc. The girls served lunch and the evening was brought to a close by the singing of "Taps" and "Sing your way Home." Remember girls no meeting next week -- pass those examinations, SIMCOE STREET The Canadian Girls in Training had a hard-time party. The win- ners of the party were: Finding hearts, Ethel McPhee; 2nd, Donna musical hearts, Jeanette Phillips; 2nd, Donna Mec- Gahey; 3rd, Sylvia Phipps; musical stoop, 1st, Marion Cory and Jeane ette Phillips; 2nd, Fern Godfrey and Ethel] McPhee. For the fancy costumes -- Isabel Newby, Mar- ion Cory, Ruth Brittian, Joyce and Marion Harmer, Shirley Mills, June Cory, Beth Hil- mer, McGahey; 1st, Sylvia Phipps, KING ST. EXPLORERS The regular weekly meeting of King St. Explorers was held in the basement of the church on Wed. Feb, 14th at 6,30 p.m. Our meeting opened with games of Wink and Musical Chairs, con- ducted b hief Explorer, Moore, called the meeting to order, and Chief Recorder, Nancy Foster, called the roll and read the log. We made plans for our skating party at Scott's pond. Our theme hymn was called and , and Skipper took charge of the Study Book on Japan. The remainder of the e was spent in singing favorite songs and our final closin to Thee." By correcting over 700 fire haz- ards in their community, Boy Scouts of Stevenson, B.C., have won a provincial Fire Prevention Con- test, it has been announced by the Deputy Minister of Finance Victoria, Beverley we all g hymn, "Glory that a Friendship Scroll presented to Canadian Guiding by the Prin- cess Margaret Rose from British Guides has arrived at Oshawa, This Scroll serves as a symbol] and link between Guides of all the world. Guiding offers much that leads to lasting friendships and under- standing of one's fellow citizens. All during Thinking Week activities in Oshawa will take place that will be of importance to the Movement, At each Pack, Comany or Crew meeting, Thinking Week will be ob- served in a fitting manner and special programs will be conducted. Each Company will have a Church Parade, Of special interest at this time will be the dedication of World Flags which have been presented to the 5th Oshawa and 11th Oshawa Companies *of Girl Guides and Brownies. This dedica- tion service will take place at St. George's Anglican Church at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 18. The World Flag is gold and blue. in color and is familiar to all Guides through- out the world. On Thinking Day Day, February 22, the joint birth- days. of the Founder, the Lord- Badern-Powell of Gilwell, and of the Lady Baden-Powell, World Chief Guide, Brownies, Guides and Ran- gers throughout the city may wear Yel uniforms in observance of this ay. There are Girl Guides in over 65 countries of the world and there are two and a half million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in these countries who, during Thinking ! | Week, will be devoting their ener- gies to the furtherance of Interna- tional Goodwill. With so many concentrating 'whole heartedly on this effort only good results can be expected. JOAN CRANFIELD 18T BROWNIE PACK After opening ceremony and pray- er Brownies all took part in a Val- entine game, Each Brownle was given a piece of a Valentine, that had been cut into pieces and they in | were to find the rest of the letters that went to make up their word, and it d a lot of excitement for their return visit, in high hopes that they too might, return home singing a warm song, a song in their case, of Oshawa. No, ,can we change the topic for just a minute before a week's fare- well. We want to give congratulations to those subject of last Tuesday's King's Scout presentation at Camp | Samac. Their names have been | printed before, so at this moment we'll mention only "the predomin- ance of the Seventh at the event.d No less than twenty of the thirty- one given a certificate were wear- ing our Gold scarves. And if we felt proud of this fact beforehand, Mrs. Corbett bounced our hearts around by mentioning to the entire assembly that she too, was proud of all the Gold colour. Mrs. Corbett: in all respect, you are the best thiug that ever happened to the troop's pride--many, many thinks. Next week--more; now it's good- bye from ., , . SNOOPY. STH SEA BCOUTS SCUTTLEBUT \ Aquarat's spy friends have found out the secret of Skipper Houlden's fiendish games andymeetings. Seems that when he was in England in 1049, he brought home a book from London that has all these tortures in, Now Aquarat and his spies are trying to locate the book, with a mind to removing the menace, All this leads up to our first game, which the Troop scrambled, , and leaped from one wall to another like monkey people. Donald Thompson of the Otters per- formed well, as he came in jast every time but one, and on his back, too! he Knot relays pulled an upset on the 2nd place Seagulls, when the Beavers went Into action to clear the Knot teams right into their own corners, Seagulls came back, but Beaverg took the two knot relays Spring is almost here and still no | g.5 tol at the 14th. Fellows, but nat week" we shall have snow. As our Tobbogan Party was can- celled due to the weather, we held an indoor meeting. What, a smart looking Pack nearly everyone turn. ed out in full uniform. Grand Howl was taken very nicely by Dale An- derson. Red Bills are still leading in points, We, next all joined in on an active game of "Stagecoach" and a "Reef Knot" relay. The cubs were sent to their lairs to write a Get-Well note to Koa who underwent an operation in a Toronto hospital. From the Pack we wish you a speedy recovery. 'Pack, Pack, Pack and in a circle for sing songs which we all enjoy very much, A dedication of "Ezeki- el saw a wheel a rolling" was sung for Well, 8 pm. and time to go but first Kim has a Valentine treat of candies for us, We closed our Val- entine Party with the campfire song. Bee ye next Tuesday. unting. ' OLD WOLVES 'FIRST OSHAWA DO'IN'S Hl cang! I guess you are all wondering why there was no meet. ing last Tuesday night huh! Well, as I hear it we had no leader, Yep, not one could be found. Mr, Mec- Knight and Mr. Smith are working nights (as we know). and Mr, Mec- Gee had te work lats at ths siors. Now the Point rush is critieal. Muskrats, unrepdictable, have sided the Otters out of 2nd place and now are running neck and neck with the Seagulls, a few scant points behind the Beavers. Seals also put on an added spurt. It must be that the Otters will have to get cracking. And that 2nd Class badge of Bob Gill's might be the winning counter. How about Craig Railton in that patrol? 8 ter BE and P.L. . Si Danny Kocho visited the Troop and invited them down to a 'dog' on the 15th of March at the 15th Boout Hall. A good day for a visit to a good troop, and all on the 15th! T.L. Bill Sutton put in a good word for the 8th, the S.M.'s chatted while ASM. Clayton held the Troop in their corner periods, The Skipper spoke briefly on the way Scouting got started, and then, in the campfire riod spoke on Courtesy. A.S.M. Clayton added the finishing thoughts on that talk. The Beals whipped In with a skit, in which Provincial Police Constable Rod Dickson and Joy Rider Will Sutton starred. . But most amazing thing in the meeting was the lack of whistles. ing 31d all HG Sal ID; io. Signals y pping them once tract attention. Naturally. the 8th were verv nroud of the King's Scouts at the shyuet Skjak Rover (Norway '49), Mr. Jack: As it was sald later, Quality, not Quantity counts, and you have to wait awhile to see which King's Scout Badge shines best. Announcements were about the son Dodds, among them all. Another game was played, followed by the visit of the Postman with Valentines to all Brownies. Congratulations are in order for Rose Marie Trotter, Gloria Glide, Phyllis Bowman and Marian Barnes who passed their "Toymak- at Samac, Skip had a chance F3neW acquaintances with his fellow Church Parade February 25th, the Banquet March 7th, and the hike Sunday a.m, We also hope that Stan McCor- mack, Billy McLellan, Phil Leslie and David Roberts are feeling bet. ter. AQUARAT NO, 2. 15th OSHAWA SCOUT TROOP HONOR ANTE GLORIAM Hooray! Three cheers! Yahoo ld Yippee! Wow! Yay! The Beaver Patrol had their patrol box finished ers" and "Collectors" Badge on Sat- urday last. Sorry that we have two Brownies still absent from our Pack. Hope you will soon be better Linda, and also Joan. Brown Owl told all the Brownies about the Scroll and Log Book which is to be at Guide House this Sunday, February 18. Hope to see the Brownies all there also their parents. Also keep in mind our church service on Feb- ruary 25, so have all uniforms ready and ping all shining by then. Next Tuesday is to be an Enrollment of four Brownies. Mothers are quite and down at.the meeting! (even if it did come in after inspecti A very nice job, too Warner, Thursday night seemed to be lec- ture night. At least 8.M. thought so. If we had one, we had half a dogen. "Ikky" thinks it was lucky that 8.M. left for awhile for we might have had more lectures. But, right after a game, S.M, and P.L. Kocho left to visit 'the Eighth Oshawa Scout Troop to invite them down on March 15, they accepted. The test game-- byt let's start at the beginning, Our first lecture came in horse shoe. After which, inspection fol. iowed, We are glad to see that David Garrow is back after being sick. S.M. Simmons came up with a novel game of pulling a tennis bail in a. loop 1a a Cy Then he and P.L. Kocho or the Eighth Troop, while A.S.M. Dickson came up with 4 test games at once! They were laws, first aid, Union Flag, -and compass. Boy! What a time! The Wolves came first with speed while the Beavers, Nighthawks and Fox atrols finished in that order. As or accuracy, well, that's another thing. There were about 57 questions. Beavers came first with 18 wrong! Following them were the Wolves with 21 wrong, the Fox with 23 wrong, and the Nighthawks with 25 wrong! (what happened to the Nighthawks???) In a short instruction period, Fred Newman passed his Tenderfoot first aid; Paul Butler passed his Union Flag and Jack Stapley went over his six exercises, +8.M. arrived back in time to give us another Jecture, a game of French tag, his five minute talk and another lecture before horseshoe. Horseshoe gave us another lecture before we left, "Ikky' notices the Nighthawks are starting to get their staves painted. They're going to look smart, too." | The Wolves are on top with 70 ints, 4 points ahead of the Night- awks who have 61 points, 16 points behind them: are the Beavers with 45 points (who look as if they might catch up soon) followed by the Fox with 35, 10 points behind the Beavers. The Foxes still have no patrol box. Last competition Jthe Fox were on top at this time. Right now it looks like the Wolves are out to build a good lead. Don't forget March 8th is the 15th Father and Son Banquet and on the |. ly are coming. (Con. foozin' 1) "Ikky' hears that we may have a samp in March, too. Busy month ) Well, 'till next week when we will be into 'Adlos." wel to come and visit with us. A reminder to all Brownie moth- ers. There is to be a Mothers' Aux- illary meeting at the Guide House on February 21 at 8 p.m, in the Board room. Hope to see some new mothers out, : MRS. PERFECT Brown Owl. 2ND BROWNIES Thé Pack completed thelr Valen- tines this week and they made a very nice showing. Joan Willlams led the Pack into Fairy Ring by singing 'Brown Owl", Roll Call found we have two Brown- {es out sick. Please Brownies get mother to phene Brown Owl! when you are sick In bed. 5 We had such a busy meeting that there was no time for a game so we formed a powwow ring and held a discussion on Girl Guide-Boy Scout Week. Brownies were invited to bring friends and relatives to Girl Guide House on Scnday, February 18, any- time from 1 o'clock until 8:30 to view the Friendship Scroll. We hope every Brownie will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Wear your uniform proudly girls, Monday, February 2nd Brownies are holding '""Opem House" and everybody will be given a cordial welcome from 4 o'clock until 6. Tea will be served. GLADYS M., WISKIN . Brown Owl. 3rd PACK The meeting opened with fairy ring but some of our Brownies were missing, too bad, because we had such a lovely time. We had a few tests and work period for a while then Tawny helped add a few stars | to our Jrogress chart. Then we had a grand surprise we were invited to spend the rest of our time with the 11th Brownies and treated to chocolate milk and cookles. Both packs exchanged some pretty val- entines and enjoyed a few candles. Then Taps and Good Night. Don't forget the Guide Hall on Sunday, Brownies | MABEL BROADBENT, Brown Owl 4TH BROWNIE PACK We certainly had a well dressed pack. Every Brownie was in full uniform. After the opening ceremony and ths "fairy gold" was oollected by the Sixers we found eight Tweenies on the border of "Brownlie Land", exams, A & PRY, ("IR After each visited the "Magic Pool" they walked to the "Toad Stool" to repeat their Brownle Promise. Mrs. Pugh enroiled the following Brown- ies, Sharon Stickwood, Gwen Ham- ilton, Jo Ann Barge, Barbara Mc- Climond, Saundra Allan, Lois Wherry, Mary Bonnetta, Evelyn Wotton. Tea was made and served to the mothers by the following Brownies: Gall Mclsaac, Gai! Hamilton, Don na Stickwood, Marlene Davidson, who are working for their 'Golden Hand", After a few games the Brownies talked over many things in the Powwow, the main topic was about their Valentine Party to be held next meeting, so don't forget to come early becacse we have many things to do. Bandra and Gail are making the Valentine Box. The meeting closed with the Brownle Prayer. JEAN GASKELL, Brown Owl 4TH BROWNIE Sorry Brownies, I don't know what happened to last week's report, it must have got lost in the mail, so I would like to mention again our new Brownies who were en- rolled last week, they were: Jo Ann Barge, Mary Bonnetta, Barbara McClimond, Sharon Stickwood, Gwen Hamilton, Hvelyn Wotton, Sandra Allan and Lois Wherry. all your new uniforms looked grand. Our meeting for this week was in the form of a Valentine Party, after the opening ceremony and the collecting . of "fairy gold" we got busy with dollles and ribbons and made mother a Valentine, Every Brownie made a real good job of them. Sorry Jean and Barbara couldn't be there, hope you are well for next meeting. . Drinks and cookies were served, donated by the Mothers' Auxiliary. Any Brownie wishing to go to see the "Scroll" on Sunday at Guide House meet at Park Road and King Street at 2 o'clock, in full uniform. The meeting closed with the Brownie Prayer. Thanks for all the lovely .Valen- tines. : JEAN GASKELL, y Brown Owl. 6TH BROWNIES Having successfully answered the necessary questions to pass the Health Quiz, the following Brownies were awarded stars which will be placed on the Pack Chart: Joan Brooks, Mary Ellen Armstrong, Carollyn Hill, Marlene Homes, Anne Gillvary, Patsy Tuck, Rcth Tanton, Martha Tyers, Evelyn MeNeill, Sandra Shaw, and Lynn Shaw. Tawny Owl and Packie 2 conducted the Quiz. In the meantime Packies 3 and 1 were testing the easily forgotten knots. Brown Owl taught the remaining Brownies 'Parcel Tying! in readiness for the March est, A busy meeting came to a close by collecting Brownie Gold, and learning a new action song. Two Brownies have commenced knitting nice squares for the Test in March, AGNES PUGH 7th Brownle Pack Meeting opened on time, with 14 Brownies and 1 Tweeny. After our corners were called and Fairy Gold was taken care of. We had a very nice surprise. Tawny read a letter telling us about the Scroll and Log Book, which is coming to Guide House on Sunday. So try Brownies and all come along and bring Mummy and Daddy with you, time 12:30, We had a nice new game, it was called "There stood a Lady on the Mountain," and we all enjoyed it very much, Two Brownies had Birthdays this week. Eileen Doyle and Christeen Watson. So again we sang Happy Birthday. Sorry Irene you had a nasty fall, but hope your head is better by now, Remember your Fruit, for your good turn, Janice brought back the Squeese and Patricia took it home in her pocket. Valentines were exchanged, and each Brownie got a treat. Meeting closed with Prayers, See you all again Tuesday. Tawny Owl. CHRIS WATSON. 8th BROWNIE PACK Meeting opened with prayer with 14 Brownies and 5 Tweenies pres- ent. Fairy Gold was taken up, and Happy Birthday was sung for Ann Thomson who was absent owing to illness, and for a little Tweenle Claire Tierney. 5 Brownies passed Compass, 7 Brownies passed Table Setting, Don't forget Brownles we all meet Sunday morning 8:45 a.m. at St. Gregorys School in full uniform for 9 o'clock Mass. In the afternoon you are all invited to bring your 'parents to Guide House at 121 Sim- coe St. B. to see the Friendship Scroll and Log Book given by the Guides, of England and presented by H.R.H. Princess Margaret Rose, will be on display at Guide House from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hope you will all be there. Margaret O'Neill brought in squeeze and Marie Maplebeck took it home, Little Mary Frances Haley was a guest of the Pack and had Valen. tines for all who were present. Hope our sick Brownies will soon be back with us again. Meeting closed with Taps Good Night Brownies. MRS. BRENNAN, Brown Owl. and 10th BROWNIE PACK The meeting opened this week in the usual way, with the Fairy Ring and prayers, after which. it took the form of a Valentine Party. Games were played with Packie in.charge and then the lunch was served by Brown Owl, Tawny Owl and our worthy helper Mrs. R. Godfrey. A very nice letter box was made by Packie, we would like to thank her very much for it, efter it was opened a great many cards were enclosed and hereby delivered, all receiving a great many of them. The meeting came to'a close with | the singing of Brownle Taps and the Squeeze was put away by Gwen Kemp. Next week we start in again on lesi work, so coine prepared, We were pleased to welcome back to the: pack those Brownies whe have been ill. Please remember to 4. pm.--2nd Brownie Pack 7. p.m ~--Rangers Sth Guide Company 8 pm.--12th Mother's Auxiliary Tuesda, y 4. pm.--1st Brownie Pack 7th Brownie Pack 7. pm.~Tth Guide Company 1st Guide Company Wednesday 4. pm.--3rd Brownie Pack 11th Brwnie Pack 7. pm.~2nd Guide Company 11th Guide Company 8, pm.--lst Co. Mother's Auxiliary Thursday 4. pm.--5th Brownie Pack 2:30 p.m.--7th Campany Mother's Auxiliary 7. p.m.--12th Guide Company 8th Guide Company North Local Association Friday 7. p.m.--Continuation of Emergency Tests Saturday Afternoon--1st Class Tests Evening--Guider's Party wear uniform Sunday - anytime from 12-8:30 p.m. Bring along family and friends. MRS. LANGFIELD. 11TH COMPANY GUIDE NEWS The meeting was opened with the fees being taken up and then the Patrols went to their Corners. Bev Bull passed Bev McLaren on her 2nd Class Knots. Donna Collins passed her Nature, and is now 2nd Class. Carol Parrott passed her Public Service, and she too, is now 2nd Class. Good work, Girls. We were pleased to hear that Janet Bull, | Evelyn Reid, and Deanna Drinkle passed their Health, and Deanna Drinkle and Evelyn Reid passed their Local Knowledge. Janet Bull is now 1st Class, Congratulations, Janet. Next Sunday will be a busy day for some of the Guides. We hope that all the Guides, and anyone else interested in Guiding will have an opportunity to see the Scroll and Log Book, which will be at Guide House from 12 noon to 8:30 at night, on Sunday. This Bcroll and Log Book were presented to Mrs. D. BE, 8. Wishart, the Dominion Commis- sioner, by Princess Margaret, last July, at the World Conference in England, Don't forget the 9:30 Com- munion Service, on Sunday, Guides, and our annual Church Parade, at night, All Guides are to be at the Sunday School Hall at 6:30, in full uniform. The Church Parade is to be with the 11th Brownles, the 5th Brownies and Guides, and the 7th Cubs and Scouts, The World Flag, which was donated to the Company by the Mothers' Auxiliary, will be dedicated, along with the World Flag of the 5th Company. We'll look forward to seeing everyone out, The meeting closed with the Guide Prayer and Taps, JEAN ARMSTRONG Captain. 11th BROWNIES Since our last meeting fell right on Valentines day, activities centred principally around this event. The early part of the program, imme- diately following Inspection Train and Brownie opening, was filled with preparing valentines for ane another and "mailing" them in our Valentine Mailbox. These valentines were distributed just before closing, and after we had enjoyed a treat, shared with our friends in 3rd Pack. Brown Owl was sorry to have to scold loud and long about uniforms, but when only six girls from a group of 18 are correctly attired as Brownies, then there Is good reason for your leader's disapprov- al, Not everyone we know is eligible to wear a Brownie uniform, and it should be a strict point of honor and pride with cs to wear ours, complete with the proper hat, shoes and stockings. Let every one of us do our utmost to come, not once, but every meeting in full uniform. I want to remind you of the Scroll, which is to arrive at Guide House this Sunday. It is your pri- vilege, and a rare one, to go and see this treasured item on Sunday afternoon. Our Church "Parade Is schedcled for Sunday evening. Feb. 18. We are to assemble in the Sunday School room of St. George's Angli- can Church at 6:30. There our order will be arranged and we will pro- ceed to the church service. Please, everyone try to come, on time, and in full uniform, BEverybody missed Joan, Dorothy, Margaret Ann, and Ann who were away sick. We do Nope they are feeling better, Wé will be glad, too, to see Gail, Joy, and Barbara when they are able to return to our Wed- nesday meetings, MRS. D, BE. Stewart, Brown Owl. 12th PACK Quite a number of our girls have been absent for the past several weeks owing to illness and how good it is to see them coming back again. . Judith Broadbent and- Charlene Woody were enrolled 2 weeks ago and very smart little Brownies they look in their nice new uniforms. 'While the rour girls enrolled the previous weeks they form a happy little six whom we have named the "Tylwyth Teg" sincere congratula- tions to Juuith Glover, ..argaret Leyder and Barbara Read who have Just won their Golden Hand. Mary Forder, Lynn Fice, Shirley Launders and Kathey Derievaux have received thelg second year Service Star. Our meeting this week was natur- ally a Valentine Party, Thank you Brownies for all the Valentines you sent me, I had quite fun reading them all, Do hope everyone of you will be out for Church Parade and looking Your very smartest, See you again Sunday morning. WI1s WILSON. Brown Owl. 13th BROWNIES Eager Brownies waited for Brown Owl at the School and then we all wet out to be busy bees for the afternoon. The Brownies, completed their Valentines. 'Brownies are on ihe green' was th openifig song and Fairy Ring followed. Roll call found quite a few girls away sick. We hope to Of The Young People Of Oshawa By Leonard L. Knott ILLUSTRATED BY JACQUES CAGNIER P| . CANADA'S GREATEST RUNNER At the Olympic Games in 1929 a Canadian from Vancouver won the hundred yard dash and was proclaimed as the greatest run. ner in the world, His name was Percy Williams, Twenty years earlier, a Cana- dian Indian called Tom Long- boat won many famous races, and was sald to be one of the greatest runners of all time. Both these men ran for fun and to win prizes, but there are many who believe that Canada's greatest runner was a French Canadian westerner who ran 1800 miles in. sixty days, through bush and snow, across rivers and rocks, to carry a mes- sage of disaster from a tiny west ern settlement to Canada's biggest city. It was Hallowe'en in the year 1815. Down east in the old vil- lages and towns along the St. Lawrence River, in tiny York, which is now Toronto, and in Kingston and Montreal and Que- bec, boys and girls were looking for ghosts and playing Hallowe'en pranks. In the new Red River Colony, which is now Winnipeg, there was word that the Indians and native fur trappers were plan- ning to drive ' away the settlers and seize their homes and their farms, Leader of the colonists was a Scotsman, Lord Selkirk, who was then in Montreal, 1,800 miles away. There were no trains or telephones or radios in those days, and if help was to be secured then word of the danger must be carried to Lord Selkirk by land, The country be- tween the Red River country and Montreal was cold and barren, and the only people who lived there were unfriendly Indians and rival fur traders. The man who would carry the message for help must be brave as well as fleet of foot. Jean Baptiste Lajimodiere was the strongest man in the colony, the fastest runner and the best man in the bush. He was asked if he would carry the message. Without hesitation, he replied: "Oui, Monsieur -- I will go to Mon'real." Before the night was over he had gone. On his back he carried his snowshoes, an axe, and a blanket. In his pockets he carried food enough for the first few days. It was an early winter that year and Jean Baptiste was soon run- ning on snowshoes; crossing rivers on the ice, sleeping, wrapped in his blanket, under snow-laden trees. Day after day he ran, walked, sometimes almost crawled through snow storms. His clothes were rip- ped and tattered and torn as he pushed his way through the bush. Then it was New Year's Eve, 1815, another night for rivalry and fun, In the Red River Colony they waited anxiously, wondering if Jean Baptiste had got through. In Montreal Lord Selkirk was enter- taining at a ball, Lajimondiere staggered up the little street to Selkirk's door. The servants tried to keep him from entering, but he pushed them aside, walked into the ballroom and handed Lord Selkirk the letter, That was Lajimondiere's famous run. But h& was not finished yet. Two days later he started back for the Red River with Lord Selkirk's reply that help was on the way. see them at the next meeting. A Valentine game of the "Knave of Hearts' was enjoyed and the Kelpies won the point for winning the game. In Pow Wow Brownles were in- vited to asked thelr parents and friends to go to Girl Geide House Qp Sunday Feb. 18th between 1 o'clock and 8:30 to view the Friendship Scroll. Also to let peo- ple know we would have Open House on Saturday Feb. 24th from 2:30 toll 4 o'clock. The Brownies have been invited to attend Church on Sunday Even- ing at o'clock. . A story of "Dirt and Danger" was read by the pack. Magic Squeeze was followed by singing of Taps and Goodnight. A Valentine Treat was handed to each girls as she was leaving, The Imp Six deceived another Bird for their Chart. We formed a Tweenie Six as we were glad to welcome some new girls woh would like to become Brownies. GLADYS M. WISKIN, . Brown Owl. 1ST OSHAWA GUIDES The Seventh Co. were Invited to be guests at the enrollment cere- mony that took place Tuesday even- ing. Elaine Cheetham acted as flag bearer during the flag raising cere- mony, Laurraine Hubbard and Anne | Allen acting as escorts. The Enroll- ment Ceremony then followed, con- ducted by the Captain, at which time the following Guides were en- rolled: Edna Jones, Ruth Crysler, Helen Boychuk, Bev Campbell, Barb Honeyman, Bev Perfect, Paul- ine Mitchell, Pictures were then taken of the Company by the Lieut- enant. A candlelight ceremony is to be held next week and preparations for this ceremony were arranged. No "further business being on the agenda, the meeting closed with Taps, ELAINE CHEETHAM, Patrol Leader, THIRD OSHAWA GUIDE NEWS Powwow this week brought several pleasant surprises. First of -all the P.L.'s gave out the serviettes, and then Mrs. Hall read the story of St. Valentine. Strangely enough no one had any requests for songs, then the P.L.'s stopped teasing, and brought out the ice cream and cook- ies. The cookies were the gift of one of the mothers, and we do thank her ever so much for her kindness, Many of the Guides took their gjn- gerbread man and heart shaped cookies home, They were almost too pretty to eat, but when we did, were they ever delicious. The Cornflowers were the only patrol to earn a point for Inspection this week. A needle and thread type of relay was played by threading spools through a long cord. The following passed H., Rules--B, Daynard and M, Winsley.' Bedmak- ing by B. Daynard, D. O'Brien, M. Eder, M. Blears and D. Elliott. Geor- gina Anderson was presented with her first year service star. The first aid group learned how to put on a large arm sling, and bandaged a sprained ankle, Captain explained aboct the Scroll from the Guides of England, and hopes all the Company and their parents will see this interesting book. It will be on display this Sun- day from 12 noon to 8:30 at Guide House. M. PALMER, Captain. STH GUIDES "' 5th Company is reminded of three important events next week, 1, Dedication of our World Flag on Sunday, February 18th, at the 7 p.m, Service at St. George's An- glican Church, All Guides are to be at the Parish Hall in full uniform at G30, 2. Guides are reminded to visit Guide House this Sunday to view the Scroll and Log Book which are sent Simcoe Hall Activities February 19th to February 24th Monday Feb. 19 9:00 a.m.--Nursery School 3:30 p.m.--Girls' Club, 9, 10 yrs, 3:30 p.m.~Boys' Club, 6-8 yrs. 8:30 p.m.--Public Library 6:15 psm.--Glee' Club. 7.00 p.m.--Boys' Radio Build'g Club 7:30 p.m,--St. John Ambulance Men's Brigade Tuesday Feb, 20 a.m.--Nursery School pm.--Girls' Club, 6-8 yrs, p.m,--Boys' Club, 9-11 yrs, p.m.--Public Library pm.--Piano Lessons p.m.~--Dressmaking Class p.m.--Boys" Sport Club Wednesday Feb. 21 a.m~--Nursery School p.m,--Boys' Club, 12 yrs. and over. :00 p.m.--Piano Lessons :00 p.m. --Girls' Teenage Club :00 p.m.--Charles C. Holman Cadet Corps Thursday Feb, 23 a.m--Nursery School p.m,--Girls' Club, 11-13 yrs, p.m.--Boys' Club, all ages p.m.--Public Library p.m.--Piano Lessons p.m.--Boys' Stamp Club p-m.--Golden Age Club Friday Feb, 23 :00 am.~--Nursery School :30 p.m,--Public Library p.m,--Movies, boys and girls p.m --Oshawa Nursing Cadets :00 p.m.--Simcoe Hall Division Cadet Corps Saturday Feb, 24 a.m.--Speech Training Classes am. -Piano Lessons a.m.--~Accordion Lesson: a.m.--Public Library a.m.~--Library Club a.m.--Girls' Open House a.m--Boys' Second Aid Club a.m--Story hour, 88 888g8&s8 Nah WY SanwWo £888888 88 88888888 from the Guides of Britain, Come in uniform and bring your family and friends. The time in 12:00 to 8:30 p.m. 3. Next Monday's meeting is very important it being the week of the 22nd, Thinking Day. DORIS L. COLDRICK, Captain, 6TH OSHAWA GUIDE NEWS The meeting was called to order shortly after seven (a little more speed girls). While still in patrols the girls were told about the "Friendship Scroll" which is to be at Guide House this Sunday from 12 to 8:30. All Guides are asked to, attend if at all possible and in uni- form. After patrol corners the Guides had an auction sale. Donna and Joyce Wright were our auctioneers. All in all I think it was a success and the girls seemed to enjoy it. We then played a game of "Odd and Even", with Mary Street op- posing North Simcoe, Of course you know who won, (Mary Street). After the girls regained their voices and breath another game of "'Speed Tag" was played. The girls were in their own. patrols for this game. The Bluebell patrol won with Irene Lang as runner. At Campfire the following girls received badges: Bob Ann Saunders, Shiela Canning, Emergency Helpers; Ruth Robinson, First Class, Citigen, and Needlewomen. After a short sing song the meet- ing closed with Taps and the Gulds Prayer, RUTH ROBINSON, «atiol Leader.