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16th Gr. Committee Has Grown Strong The 16th Group Committee of the Girl Guide Association held fits first meeting at St. Matthew's Anglican Church -on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1956, with Mrs. D. E. Jackson, presiding. Mrs. Jackson with the permission of the Cen- tral District C Commissioner, Mrs. J. W. McLean, organized the Group Committee and conducted the election, of officers. There were 13 members present. The purpose, if the Group Com- mittee is to promote, encourage and assist the Girl Guide move- ment within the neighborhood and fend assistance and support in all phases of the ue , and Guide program when requested. Mis their July t Yeep im touch with the Guiders constantly, #earn of their needs and the os of the pack or company. (- JAt is time, the 'group "wis working for the 16th Brownie Pack, consisting of 31 Brownies, under the capable leadership of Mrs. R. J. Manning. In March, 1957, we welcomed the 16th Gunide Company who are fortunate fo pave as their lead- ers, Guide Captain Shirley Tem- perton: and Lieutenant Margaret Blears. Today the Group Committee has 22 paid members. The Guide Company consists of 24 Guides. The Brownie Pack consists of 28 Brownies and 11 Tweenies, Activities during the year are as follows: A tea and bazaar and a tea and bake sale were held to raise funds. Purchased -- B.P. Stars for Guides, Brownies and leaders; Material for Guide Teas; Christ- mas favprs for Guides, Brownies and leaders. Company and Brownie Pack for equipment. Donated te the Brownie Fair, Secured testers for Guide and Brownie Testing. Supplied cars for Cookie Day. Held 'a Mother and Daughter banquet at which 108 attended. Group committee paid for Guides, Brownies and guests, Presented a toadstool to the Brownie Pack and a World Flag to the Guide Company. The present executive 4 as follows: President, Mrs. David J. Bowl- er; vice-president, Mrs. A. W. Crowells; secretary, Mrs. H. A, Pretty; treasurer, Mrs. Frank Foley; telephone Convers, i Dean McLaughlin; rs Vermoen, Mrs. Allan Thacker ay; social convener, Mrs. jon McMullan; sunshine, Mrs, J. Snyder; sewing' convener, Reg Russell Dougherty; Group com- mittee representative, Mrs. Ross Duncanson. 0 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Viiduy, Oititu 3, 1958 | 17 Empress Of India Lodge, DOE Oshawa's Oldest Society Empress of India Lodge No. 26, Elizabeth Salter, 58 years; and Daughters of England, was in- Miss Lottie Newton, 48 years. augurated November 14, 1893. Ben if Lodge meets the, first and The Order itself stretches from} Tuesdays range Temple, Bruce street and would coast to coast. In fact next Grand welcome any lady who confirma Lodge sessions in 1960 will belts the above requirements and heid in Victoria, B.C. would like io join our organiza. As a benevolent society the ion of her leo wg igo Daughters of England still oper- Wihe ates sick and funeral benefits. ident or secretary. Officers of Empress of India, To join this Order one has to be born British, Protestant, or No. 26, are as follows: worthy president, Mrs. D. Ladd; vice- wife of British subject. Our three life members are Mrs. A. Wil- retary, Mrs. D. McDonald; treas- urer, Mrs. A. Mitchell; Chaplain, president, Mrs. N. Murrall; ses- liams, 61 years a member; Mrs. | Mrs. B: Atkins. Donated money to the Guide . . . and when Your Local A&P FOOD STORE You Get MORE you shop at Come and see for yourself why thousands of Oshawa and district housewives continue to Shop and Save ot A & P.! A & P Food Stores have enjoyed tremendous popularity ever since the company's inception. WHY? . , , Because A & P made it their aim to give the public VALUE for the dollars they spend . . . PLUS... an unexcelled service to thousands of citizens of Oshawa and vicinity who have found by experience that IT PAYS TO SHOP AT A & P FOR THE FINEST QUALITY FOODS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. For Jour C Shvenience 171, Simcoe St. North To Serve You Simcoe St. North