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§ THE DAILY TIMBS-GABETTE, Friday, December 18, 1058 Oshawa, Sudbury Little Theatres To Compete with 5 Toronto Groups Five Toronto drama aud two from other centres have been chosen to compete in the Central Ontario Dramas Festival, January 11 to 16 at Hart House, Uni of Toronto. The two 'outsiders' are Oshawa Little Theatre and Sudb Little Theatre Guild. The festival executive chose the lays on the basis of the report of rbert Whittaker, drama critic of the Globe and Mail, and a success: director. ' The list of plays and groups is pp J 11--University ' Monday, January 11--Universi Alumnae Dramatic a, "Venus Observed" Chris r y Tuesday, Pe awa Little Theatre, "Laburnam Grove," J. B. Priestly. Wednesday, Jan. 18 -- The Play- craftsmen, "The Rose Tattoo' by Tennessee Williams. Thursday, West End Players, Shrike," by Joseph Cramm. by | dicate the regional festivals. | Friday, Jan. 15--Sudbury Little Theatre Guild, 'The Glass Menag- erie" by Tennessee W . Saturday, Jan. 16--(Matinee) Ca- nadian Group Theatre, 'Twilight Walk' by A. B. h : Saturday, Jan. 16--(Night) Nor- voc Players "Arms and Man," by G. B. Shaw. The festival at Toronto is the first of 13 regional festivals in Can- ada in 1954. The winning plays in each Iefion have a chance of be- ing invited to compete minion Drama Festival at Hamil- ton next May, Mr. Evan John, actor, producer and critic from London will adju- Applications for tickets for any to Mrs. W. G. hawa Little Theatre, Laird or Mrs. Russell Flutter. Silver Cross Women Instal Officers At Well-Attended Ch Mrs. Arthur Wigston (Whitby) was installed president of Oshawa and district "Silver Cross Women" at its annual banquet held at Albert street United church on Wednesday evening. The other officers are as fol- |W. lows: 1st vice president, Mrs. V. A. Cope; 2nd .vice president Mrs. Ed- ward Holland; 3rd vice president, Mrs. Fred Langley: recording sec- retary, Mrs. T. C. Watson; eor- responding secretary Mrs. Martha Rea (Whitby); treasurer Mrs. Ev- erett Thomas: standard bearers, Mrs. Frank Crawley, Mrs. John McConkey; social convener, Mrs. Jessie Tooley; flower convener, Mrs. Edward Holland; press re- ag the singing of the Na- tional' Anthem grace was said by Mrs. Clemence Hewett chaplain of BACKACHE DUE TO FAULTY KIDNEYS For from ki or normal |cordian and guitar playing for De WITTS PILLS r Kidney and Bladder Troubles ristmas Dinner the Canadian Legion Ladies Aux- iliary. The toast to the Queen was proposed by Mrs. V. A. Cope the retiring president. Mrs! Jessie Tooley introduced the visiting guests as follows, Mrs. . L. Wilson president of the RCAF Chapter, Toronto, Mrs. Win- nifred Howding, Mrs. A. Davis, Scarborough, Mrs. Clifford Pilkey president and Mrs. Hewett of the Oshawa Ladies Auxiliary of- the Legion. Mrs. F. G. James presi- dent Mrs. Ernest Humphreys 1st vice president of the Whitby Le- gion. An enjoyable turkey supper cat- ered for by the Challenger Group was enjoyed. A vote of thanks was expre: b . W. L. Wilson president RCAF Toronto and Mrs. Clifford Pilkey president of the Ladies Auxiliary Oshawa for in- vitations to the banquet, Exchange of gifts from the Christmas tree with Mrs. A. Davis acting as Santa Claus was enjoyed. A presentation was made by Mrs. Arthur Wigston president. to Mrs. V. A. Cope re- tiring president on behalf of the Chapter for her services in the past three years. Mrs. Tooley, Mistress of Cere- monies introduced two young wom- en from the OCVI Miss Fay De- guerre who sang . several songs and Miss Marilyn Olliffe as ac- companist. Mr. Rolf Donath and Mr. Ernest Schivegle delighted with their ac- community singing. The evening came to a close with the sin, of Auld Lang Syne. The next regular meeting will be on Thursday January 14 in the Legion Hall at 2 p.m. GREAT ENTRANCE The Royal Festival Hall in Lon- in the Do- | don is believed to have the largest foyer in Europe. WOMEN WOMEN'S EDITOR JO AuwwINCKLE DIAL 3.2233 '| ds "WED IN DOUBLE-RING CEREMONY Pictured signing the register following their marriage recent ly at St. Gregory's Roman Cath- olic Church are Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Irwin LaPrairie. The bride, the former Miss Colleen Cecilia Clarke, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Clarke of Oshawa, formerly of Bowman- ville, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolphe La Prairie of Toronto. Photo hy G. W. Pawley, Toronto. LODGES AND SOCIETIES REBEKAH LODGE NO. 3 Rebekah Lodge No. 3 held its regular meeting in the lodge | rooms with a good attendance. Noble Grand Sister Alice Hay- don was conducting the business | assisted by Sister Glady Blythe | who reported on the members who were ill. The visit to Fair-| party which was convened by Sister Alice Lanning. Everyone joined in a sing song until Santa arrived and distributed gifts. A Christmas cake was donated by Sister Annie Shorten for the re- freshments and another donated for a draw. Sister McKeen won .|ers held a Christmas pa PERSONALS Miss Betty McMullen arrived home yesterday from Branksome Hall bringing with her a guest, Miss Louise de Blecore of Mar- mas holidays. . Dr. and Mrs. Roderick Ross, the former Miss Dorothy Mills, have left motor for Lvs Angeles, oh rcrmia, where they will make 'their home. . Mrs: Uriah Jones entertained at a Christmas tea at her home, Sim- coe Street North, = erday after- noon in honor of the nursing staff and women directors of the Vie- | torian Order of Nurses. Tall red tapers surrounded a festive table setting which was presided by Mrs. A. W. Smith with Mrs. A. F Annis as tea assistant. } The Ladies' Auxiliary 101 of Local 205 Fur and Leather Work re- cently at the home of Mrs. M. Melnychuk, Cedar Street. Mr. and Mrs. James G. Stewart, Seven Islands, Quebec are guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. B, Valleau, Simcoe Street North. GROUPS, CLUBS AUXILIARIES In order to ensure publica- tion of reports of meetings of women's groups and organiza- possible after F AND L AUXILIARY The Ladies Auxiliary No. 101, of Local 205 Fur and Leather Work- ers, held its December meeting at the UAW Hall with the prési- dent Sister Mary Witwicki pre- siding. Plans were made with Brothers P. Music and H. Hudson of Local 1054 at ball Team on January 2, ov gf the Eldon Avenue open dance to follow. Plans were discussed for the Christmas Bingo and Christmas Tree for the children of the em- oloyees of Robson Leather Com- pany. The Christmas Tree was the cake. Refreshments were convened Sister Violet Keeler and Sister Josephine Tippett. = acaibo, Venezuela, for the Christ- | § over |, 205 to hold a banquet for the Basey| Installs Officers W.M. CORA GARDNER Queen Mary Lodge, No. 97, LOBA met for the Christmas dinner meet- ing in the usual way, with Sister Cora Gardiner, Worthy Mistress, presiding. Each member received a gift from Santa Claus, and after dinner all proceded to the upper hall for a business meeting and the installation of officers. Sister White, honorary member of Grand Lodge 'installed the of- ficers assisted by Sister Hopkins, director of ceremony, as follows: Worthy Mistress, Sister Cora Gardner; Deputy, Sister Gertrude Logan; recording secretary, Sister Blanche Foote; financial secretary Sister Millicent Pierce; treasurer, Sister Mary Wood; Junior Deputy, Sister Elva Cowle; chaplain, Sis- ter Annie Toms; guardian, Sister Mary Hayes; director of cere- monies, Sister Diana Cowle; 1st lecturer, Sister Annie Fish; 2nd lecturer Sister Elsie Price; pianist, Sister Marie Blake; inner guard, Sister Beryl Isabel Elliott; 2nd sommitiee, Sister Mary Radway; 3rd committee, Sister Margaret Martin; 4h committee, Sister Viola Ambrose; 5th committee, Sister Hannah Boughton; auditors, Sister Severs, Sister White, Sister Bar- rett; trustees, Sister Cora Gard- ner, Sister Logan, Sister Wood. De- gree captain, Sister Owens. Sister Gardner presented each | with a gift and wishing all a happy | Christmas brought the meeting to a close. ' the home of Sister K. Melenchuck. Members were reminded of the! next meeting to be held on Tues-| | day, January 5, 1954. Queen Mary Lodge ---------------- ES ---- Shoit Cis ts a. Mans Heat at Chistian! ; and Sweethearts . . . Our store is chock full of gifts for "That man in your life". Come in and let us help you choose his gift. Ladies appreciate our special attention in making selections. WHITE SHIRTS 3.95 to 7.95 COLORED SHIRTS 3.95 to 5.95 SPORT SHIRTS 3.95 to 11.95 DRESSING GOWNS 16.50 to 19.95 SCARVES 1.50 to 4.95 GLOVES 4.50 to 9.50 TIES 1.00 te 2.00 SOX 95¢ to 1.95 GORD. RAE MEN'S WEAR 10 PRINCE ST. 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