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to to to 8 THE WINNIPEG TRIBUNE THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 1943 News Of Women's Activities Presbyterian Church W.M.S. Reviews Work For The Year will, I think, find "W' work the Maclean in his address following at the 29th annual meeting Women's Missionary Society Canada. "The church needed speaker, "will be an institution the worship of God, a church ness of Christian religion." The speaker said the church in' the days to come will need great preachers, and will need to "watch carefully to see how the services of may be extended. Women become preachers.

womena, Why not? The modern church must meet the needs of society. It may be your privilege and opto make greater use of portunity your particular gifts," the speaker told the women. The meeting opened at 2.30 p.m. with the president, Mrs. J.

P. Duffin, presiding. Mrs. A. M.

L. and Mrs. Nevin McWilliams conducted the opening devotions, and were read from other presbyteries. Mrs. W.

Ritchie the dedicatory prayer. Mrs. gave Duffin asked members to make special effort this year to overcome the serious decrease in membership. Miss Ada Adams, a former missionary in Formosa spoke on the opportunities for missionary work today at home and abroad. She spoke of the great benefit derived from Christian literature the W.M.S.

is sending to many countries, of the books they are sending men in service and money sent to aid the bombed churches of Great Britain. "The work has IF NOSE CLOGS UP TONIGHT, Put 3-purpose Va-tro-nol up each nostril. It (1) shrinks swollen membranes, (2) soothes irritation, (3) relieves transient nasal congestion and brings greater breathing comfort. Follow the complete VICKS directions in folder. VA-TRO-NOL You Women Who Suffer From HOT FLASHES then CHILLY FEELINGS If you--like so many women between the ages of 38 and 52-suffer from hot flashes, weak, dizzy, nervous feelings, distress of are blue and depressed start taking Lydia E.

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Time and again Lydia Pinkham'8 Compound has proved some women's happiest days for younger girls, too! Made in Cancan be during their Helpful ada. Worth trying! Master CLEANING The Finest Cleaning in Western Canada Plain Dresses Men's Suits .00 Light Coats Standard Cleaning, HENRY'S CLEANERS DYERS, LAUNDERERS, SINCE 1900 whose and a Mrs. Elmer was Galbraith. of Dec. 5 in St.

Catharines, have returned from their marriage a trip and have taken up residence In St. Catharines. Mrs. Galbraith WAS Miss Evelyn Milne Jackson, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Louis Jackson, of 320 Atlantic Winnipeg. Mr. Galbraith is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith, of Toronto.

lan will Squadron leave this week W. G. for Mel.elwhere he has been posted. Mrs. McLellan will remain in Winnipeg for the present.

The W.M.S. of St. Andrew's River Heights United church will meet Monday at 2.30 in the ladies' parlor. Slides on the study book will be given. Mrs.

N. J. Black will speak on finance. In honor of Miss Forence Cutler, bride-elect of January 22, Mrs. A.

L. Cutler entertained at a linen shower Wednesday evening. Assisting were: Mrs. N. McMillan, Misses Rosemary Darlow, Hazel McTier and Coralie Cutler.

There were 23 guests. Fort Garry Chapter Holds Luncheon For Mrs. John Bracken In honor of Mrs. John Bracken, who is Honorary Regent of the Fort Garry chapter, I.O.D.E., members of the chapter entertained at luncheon Thursday in the Marlborough hotel. regent, Mrs.

W. presided, and Mrs. "Wasdeli presented the honor guest with corsage. Mrs. G.

D. charter member of the chapter, voiced the regret of members at departure of Mrs. Bracken from Winnipeg. Guests numbered 30. IN honor of Miss Marold Watson, A bride-elect of Saturday, Mrs.

S. K. Hunter and Mrs. W. Garrison will entertain at a china shower at Moore's Thursday evening.

Miss Roberta Wilcox and Mr. Ross Smith will give exhibitions of fancy skating at the Saturday afternoon session at the Amphitheatre rink when the members of the Winnipeg Winter club have reserved the ice. Guild Does Much Work For Macdonald Memorial Hostel I THE Memorial Ladies' Hostel, Guild to Mayfair the and their home during the heard Wednesday afternoon. 1929 in a house on Mountain residence now, maintained for secretary, Mrs. Frank Burns.

The Guild provided the home wtih new curtains and lights, did some painting, was given sewing machine--and sold the Role one for $5. The boys went to summer camp at St. Andrew's And for winter sports they have a rink in their own grounds. Mrs. E.

B. Johnstone, the president, who was re-elected for a sixth term, said there were 26 members, 17 The spring tea was held activial but the fall tea was replaced with a money drive, resulting in $116. Balance In Treasury The treasurer, Mrs. Donald Williamson, showed receipts of $468; the spring tea brought in $223; donations for boys overseas totaled $50. Disbursements were $574, the difference made up by reserve funds; $77 is on hand to begin 1943.

Clothing for the boys cost the Guild $167; shoes, $129; shoe repairs, $31; household supplies, $93; Christmas, $27, and the sewing WOman, $67. George Moore reported on house furnishings. Mrs. Donald Williamson, delegate to the men's board, said a trust had been set up with a Guild member leaving a bequest of $500. Addresses of 30 former boys now Sir Hugh John Macdonald spent $574 on the boys last year, the annual meeting The hostel was founded in ave.

There were 18 boys in $1.03 per day each, said the overseas were obtained and parcels sent to them for One boy was a prisoner in Hong Kong, another lost his life in the Newfoundland fire. The Order of Eastern Star gave the hostel 100 pairs of socks for overseas parcels. The house father, James Lang, attended the meeting, with the president of the board, H. G. Dawson.

The house mother, Mrs. M. E. Carefoot, made a big pot of tea and cut bread and butter which one of the boys served. The Officers Officers for 1943 were named while Mrs.

George Gainsford. daughter of Sir Hugh John Macdonald, presided: President, Mrs. E. B. Johnstone: first vice-president, Mrs.

'Walter Burman; second, Mrs. F. N. Co vley; secretary, Mrs. Frank Burns; treasurer, Mrs.

DonWilliamson; board representative, Mrs. Williams, with Mrs. C. E. McPherson as A substitute; publicity, Mrs.

John Morrison; house committee, Mrs. George Moore, Mrs. McPherson and Mrs. Norman Little. Counsellors: Mrs.

H. G. Dawson, Mrs. McPherson, Mrs. C.

E. Moore and Mrs. W. G. T.

Stephen. Mrs. Ernest Leveque Heads French Canadian Women Although war work now the main interest of the Society of French Canadian Women of the 117 members contributed to local charities and educational work, it was reported at the annual meeting held in Maison Notre Dame, St. Boniface, afternoon. Mrs.

Ernest Wednesday, the newly elected president, succeeding Mrs. W. M. Hamilton, who has headed the organization for a number of years. Five speakers addressed the club during the year.

In addition to income from bership teas, money has raised through two card partles, one telephone bridge and a lilac tea. From these funds, scholarships have been donated to the French Association of Manitoba and to St. Joseph's collegiate. After meeting all obligations, the treasurer, Mrs. Henry Bedard, reported a substantial balance.

Outstanding in the work of the society has been its aid to the Red Cross. In addition to monetary contributions, 676 sewn or knitted articles have been made and distributed to the Army, Navy and Air Force. Donations of sweaters, mitts, nightgowns, have been IN TOWN NEXT WEEK Claire Wallace is paying us a personal call! You've all heard her daily broadcast on the national network. Now is your chance to meet the most dynamic, vivid personality in radio. She'll be here next week to give us all a chance to say, "Hello, Claire.

We like your program." Watch for further details next Monday. Tune in daily to tell me Nay p.m. p.m. honor of Mrs. S.

Cummings, formerly Miss C. McIntosh, a bride December, a a miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. G. Blower, St. Vital, Friday, Assisting were Mrs.

H. Rowland and Miss Christine McIntosh. Guests numbered 20. Hungarian-Canadian Groups Plan Tea In Aid of Red Cross A new committee formed by Hungarian-Canadian organizations of Winnipeg will hold a silver tea a in aid of the Red Cross Friday from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. in the T.

Eaton assembly hall. The new organization, which takes in all principal Hungarian organizations in the city, was formed to work with the committee on Canadian Citizenship set up at Ottawa. The tea will be its first event. The tea will be opened by Mrs. R.

F. McWilliams. A recitation will be given by Miss Judith Duha. Musical and. dance numbers will be given by Mathilda Krescy, Martha Guylia and Margaret Gfellner.

A feature will be the reading of A poem, The Death of Count Teleki, written especially for the occasion by Prof. Watson Kirkconnell, ef McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. The poem describes the life of Count Teleki, former Hungarian premier, who committed suicide rather than give in to Hitler. Conveners of the tea are Mrs. E.

Duha and Mrs. J. Farkas. P. and B.

Club Hears Dr. Jessie Allyn On "Women of India" A summary of the activities of the Professional and Business Women's club was presented at the general meeting held Monday in the club rooms at 6.30 p.m. Miss Esther Hinds, president, was chairman. Dr. spoke on The Women India experience Jessie.

Allyn, a medical missionary, Dr. Allyn is A graduate of Toronto School of Medicine and has served the Canadian Baptist mission board in Madras presidency. On three occasions Dr. Allyn was honored by the King for her contribution to the British Empire, while serving in India. was rewarded with the Kaisarihind, Coronation and Jubilee medals.

Robert Burns Ladies' Social club will meet at the home of Mrs. J. Dawson, 506 Simcoe Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Imperial London association will hold a whist drive and dance in the Royal Templars' hall, Young Saturday at 8.15, In honor of Mrs. Morris Thompson, formerly Miss Agnes Cameron, a number of her friends entertained at the home of Mrs.

W. F. Allen, Edmonton Tuesday evening. A presentation was made to the honor guest. Mrs.

R. Denholm, of Morden, is the guest for a short time of Mrs. John Bell. The home of Mr. and Mrs.

H. W. Smallwood, 401 Victor was the scene of a triple celebration, Jan. 16. It marked the birthday of Mrs.

Smallwood and her daughter, Mrs. Philpot, AS well AS the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Smallwood's son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Dudley Smallwood. Gifts were presented to the honor guests. Guests numbered 32. The Lewis Women's club will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs.

Murdo Murray, 501 Victor Bundles Reports Tons Of Clothing Sent To England women taking a greater place in church," Rev. W. Gordon dinner Wednesday night of the Winnipeg Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church in for modern society," said the whose supreme activity is! which recognizes the effective- extended right across world," Miss Adams said, "and the native the people in countries the missionaries were forced to leave are giving outstanding Christian leadership." Rev. E. F.

Dutcher, who the concluding address of gavel afternoon session, said that if the church of today is to fulfil mission, it must preach that only through the divine power of God can we satisfactorily fulfil the purpose for which the church was created. Mrs. A. M. McFarlane, recording secretary, reviewed the activities of the Winnipeg Presbyterial W.M.S.

during the last year. Mrs. G. W. Bradley, corresponding secretary, gave brief reports from each of the presbyteries, listing their membership and telling of their mission studies and other activities.

Allocation Exceeded Mrs. Cormack Smith, treasurer, reported that the allocation for the year of $1,400 had been exceeded, the sum of $1,436 having been raised by the women's and girls' organizations, mission bands and associate societies of W.M.S. The supply allocation of $150 was also met, and $16 was sent to the Esquimalt Naval Services home. For the Mission band department Mrs. John Campbell reported mission studies, social activities, a pageant and rally.

Nine leaders' conferences were held during the year. Children in bands 'had knitted and sewn for the supply department and the Red Cross, she said. Mrs. D. Cooper said that subscriptions to Glad Tidings totaled 210 and $82 was subscribed.

Mrs. W. Jervis, Welcome and Welfare secretary, reported 1,143 visits made by members of the various auxiliaries. Home Helpers had made 285 calls and contributed $125, Mrs. C.

Whidden reported. Mrs. W. S. Smith said that sales in the literature department totaled $65.

She also gave the report of the exchange department. Mrs. A. M. L.

Long gave the press report. Reporting for the supply department, Mrs. H. Ruse said that all allocations had been met and sent in full to the treasurer. She told of a bale sent to An Indian mission at.

Rossburn containing small artieles given by the junior branches of the W.M.S.. Christmas gifts from the Young Women's auxiliaries, as well as much good used clothing from W.M.S. members. Mrs. Bradley, in presenting the C.G.I.T, report, said membership was 74, with six leaders.

year had been a difficult one because of lack of leaders, the report said. Besides their mission studies the girls had sent a hamper to the Children's hospital, knitted and sewn for the supply department and collected toys for the underprivileged. There are five young women's auxiliaries it was reported. Mrs. A.

Allison, president of First Presbyterian church W.M.S., gave the address of welcome at the dinner meeting. Rev. G. H. Sparks, moderator the presbytery, brought greetings.

The work women of the church, he said, had helped to increase the appreciation of the true value of missionary work. Mrs. Digby Wheeler was soloist at the afternoon session. Thursday morning a discussion period was by Miss Adams. Luncheon served at 12.30.

The meeting will conclude Thursday afternoon. Lieut. W. J. Dulmage has turned to Kingston, after being the guest of his parents, and Mrs.

J. E. Dulmage, Jubilee ave. Mrs. Dulmage, who was with her husband, has remained in Winnipeg with her parents, Mr.

Mrs. A. Winchester, 443 Rosedale ave. Mr. Ted Musgrove, who has been a visitor in Winnipeg the last weeks, left Monday for Montreal.

LORN O'NEIL, Manitoba MRS. district president of the Canadian Daughters' League, has returned from an official visit to assembly No. 63, Kenora, Ont. Lois Gordon Is Training In C.W.A.C. OTTAWA- She's not much over five feet tall, her tiny figure is not yet accustomed to the khaki form she wears.

She is Lois Gordon, one of several hundred Canadian Women's Army Corps recruits are learning ABC's of army life at the C.W.A.C, Basic Lois Gordon "hated to be on the Training Centre at Kitchener, Ont, outside" in this war effort and so the daughter of Ralph Connor, whom most Canadians will remember as the author of "Sky "Black "Rock On the River" and many other novels, is now a trainee in the Canadian Women's Army Corps. A former school teacher and secretary treasurer of a wellknow Montreal young women's finishing school, she is applying herself with zest to the problem of becoming a good soldier. At the completion of her basic training she will take over a job which will release an category soldier for active service in the field. Rev. C.

W. Gordon was minister of St. Stephen's United church, Winnipeg, for many years. Following his retirement in 1926 until the time of his death in 1937, he lectured in the main Canadian cities. During his spare time, a under the nom de plume of Ralph Connor, he indulged in his favorite hobby writing.

At his side was his daughter, Lois, transcribing what were later recognized as some of Canada's best novels. Now as a private in the Canadian Women's Army Corps, Lois Gordon, a graduate of the University of Manitoba, an author in her own right of several animal stories, drilling on the snowy grounds of the Kitchener Training Centre is preparing to take an active part in Canada's war effort. CLUBS The Ladies' Auxiliary to the St. James branch Canadian Legion, will hold a whist drive at the home of Mrs. J.

Silcox, 220 College Friday at 8 p.m. The Starboard group Ladies' auxiliary to the R.C.N.V.R., West Kildonan branch, will meet Friday at 2.30 p.m. in the Legion club rooms, Hartford and Main. Election of officers will take place. An of the P.P.C.L.I.

auxiliary will be executive, held Friday at 8 p.m. in the Free Press board room. The Sir Arthur Currie Memorial branch, Legion, B.E.S.L., Ladies' auxiliary, will sponsor a picture show to be held in the Legion hall, Thompson Drive and Portage, Friday at 8 p.m. Proceeds will be for the parcels fund. 'The ladies' auxiliary to the Duke cf Kent branch, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., will hold a sewing and knitting meeting Thursday at 8 p.in.

at the home of Mrs. E. Neal, Ste. 2, 461 Balmoral st. Miriam Rebekah Lodge, No.

5, will meet in Odd Fellows' Temple, Monday, at 8 p.m. There will be re and a school of instruction. The Fifeshire association will hold a whist drive and dance Friday at 8.15 p.m. in the Army and Navy hall, Young st. St.

Margaret's Church Women's auxiliary will meet Friday at 2.30 p.m. in the Sunday school room. The Women's Benefit association will hold a card party Friday evening at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Gladys Gair, 101 Claremont ave.

The International Relations Study group of the Local of Women will meet Friday p.m. Council, at the home of Mrs. Laura Goodman Salverson, 407 Devon Court. International labor office and reconstruction will be the subject for discussion, led by Mrs. George Green.

Fort Garry Horse Auxiliary Names Mrs. S. J. Cox President The annual meeting of the Fort Garry Horse Women's Auxiliary was held Tuesday when the following officers were elected for 1943: honorary president, Mrs. Walter Paterson; honorary vicepresident, Mrs.

R. E. A. Morton; president, Mrs. S.

J. Cox; vicepresidents, Mrs. H. McEwing, Mrs. E.

N. Evans, Mrs. E. Knowles; secretary, Mrs. G.

G. Mackenzie; assistant secretary, Miss B. Tuckett; treasurer, Mrs. J. Robertson; assistant treasurer, Mrs.

H. Holliday; wool convener, Mrs. F. B. Holt; publicity, Mrs.

J. Mahood; membership, Mrs. J. Meindl; family visitor, Mrs. J.

Dunlop and Mrs. H. Waples; finance, Mrs. R. G.

Graham; hospital, Mrs. A. Paulin; entertainment, Mrs. J. Q.

McKay; social, Mrs. G. M. Chambers; past president, Mrs. G.

M. Churchill; pianist, Mrs. J. Mahood. The secretary reported 1241 letters, invitations and notices Bundles of Manitoba prepared 57th shipment of goods for England, it was announced at an executive meeting in the Professional and Business Women's club Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. James A. Richardson, chairman of Bundles, presided. In the packing committee report, the convener, Mrs. W.

S. Hamilton, said that total shipments to Britain are now close to 24 tons. Bundles will in The first annual of meeting. the Fort Garry hotel Feb. 8.

ing of garments going to Britain will be under the direction of Miss Wilma Blocker. In the receiving room report, Douglas Laird stated that Bundles -has received contributions of goods from five provinces, from Nelson, B.C., to Fort William, Ont. Mrs. Laird gave special mention of gifts from the War Services branch of the Manitoba Civil Service association. which consists of money and A Christmas party shower of clothing and comforts.

Announcement of the safe arrival Two Hostesses Plan Shower For Mrs. Lloyd Lewis Mrs. A. N. McDonald and Mrs.

L. M. Kelly were hostesses of Tuesday evening, entertaining at the home of Mrs. McDonald, 796 St. Paul's at a petit pointe china shower in honor of Mrs.

Lloyd Lewis. Mrs. Lewis, who was Miss Evelyn Quiggin, is a recent bride. Little Brian Kerr presented the gifts to the guest of honor. Mrs.

D. Quiggin, mother of the guest ot honor, presided over the supper table. Assistants were Mrs. Donald McPherson, Mrs. George Kerr, Mrs.

Lewis Rimmer and Miss Margaret Burns. There were 27 guests. in England of 50 cases of Bundles clothing was made by Mrs. J. R.

McCreery. The Women's Services of Britain had distributed the contents in the south and southeast of England among victims of sporadic bombing and of shelling from the French coast. Mrs. C. A.

Adamson reported on receipts and expenditures, and Miss Flo Ingram on the sale of cards and emblem pins which have been the financial backlog of Bundles. Mrs. Gordon Konantz was appointed chairman of the nominating committee. New under-arm Cream Deodorant safely Stops Perspiration ARRID 1. Does not rot dresses or men's shirts.

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SALMON (455 sent to the bombed areas of England. The society has established two home nursing courses, one in French and one in English. St. Boniface hospital has lent a room for this purpose. Throughout the year 153 patients have been visited in the St.

Boniface sanitorium and Christmas cheer was distributed. Mrs. Henry Lavoie was convener. For this work several members devote one day a week. They also help in the baby clinic.

Mrs. Henry Lacerte is convener of clinic work. Mrs. G. Lavergne, welfare convener, reported 97 articles of clothing provided for the dependent poor.

Members have helped with tag days for the Free French and the Red Cross. They have helped with the ennual tea for the blind. community chest canvassing and picking up ratloning cards. Following is the new slate of officers: President, Mrs. Ernest Leveque, who is also liaison officer between War Time Prices and Trade Board and the society; vice-presidents, Mrs.

J. P. Tremblay, Mrs. W. M.

Hamilton; secretary, Mrs. A. E. Love; corresponding secretary and archivist, Mrs. G.

Provost; treasurer, Mrs. Henry Bedard; counsellors, J. B. Burgoyne, Mrs. T.

B. Hebert, Mrs. Ernest Dumas; education committee convener, Mrs. P. A.

Talbot: organization, Mrs. John Caswell Davis; reception, Mrs. L. A. C.

LaRiviere: recruiting. J. C. Lavoie; Red Cross, John BaxMrs. ter.

The membership tea under the auspices of the organization will be held in February, the date to be decided at the next meeting. Mrs. McBain Dudgeon, of Morden, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. R. O.

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It gets So change to OXYDOL-the last more dirt -lifts it out in a gentle word in laundry soap. It's so kind to way, so easy on clothes. your clothes- -safe for lovely colored These hustling, suds bring washables and rayons. Made In Canada OXYDOL is Famous for Washing WHITE WITHOUT BLEACHING out during the year. The treasurer reported a successful year financially.

The wool convener reported 258 pounds of wool were knitted into 174 sweaters, 121 pairs of mitts, 645 caps, 837 pairs of socks and 20 scarves. During the year 25 babies each received a gift of woollen clothing. The family visitor reported 486 calls, and assistance and advice given whenever necessary. The entertainment committee took charge of the annual picnic, Christmas party and Christmas fantasy, as well as entertainments for the semi- monthly meetings. auxiliary purchased 252,000 cigarettes for men overseas.

Seven hundred Christmas parcels were sent overseas, each parcel containing, socks, shaving soap, a handkerchief and a chocolate bar. Donations made by the auxiliary during 1942 were -Hong Kong $50; Red Cross $50; Family Bureau $26..