U JANUARY 24. 1949 ‘ THE GUARDIAN» cgoorrerovgu PAGE NINE Women’s Institute Meetings GLEN VALLEY w. l. liie regular monthly meeting of he Glen Valley W. l._ was held iunuary 5th at the home of Mrs Leslie MucDoweli. The vice-president presided. Meet- m; opened by singing the Institute (Jdr, followed by repeating Creed ill unison. Roll call was answered hv eight. members. There were two visitors present. One member paid HPI‘ lees. Minutes of last meeting were wad and signed. Collection amounted to 45c. A bill of $8.15 n," presented and paid. A letter .1 thanks was read from l\irs. Cy- riis Martin. . ii “as decided to send fruit to a. former resident of the district; also two residents of district. Sick nQmIIIIIIGB gave report. New com- hiittees—school committee. Mrs. \'orman MacDonald; sick commit- lag, re-elected for another month. program committee, Mrs. Norman siacDonald and Mrs. Leslie Mac- woweli. it was moved and seconded that Mrs. Norman MacDonald send for a box of cards. The Institute apron W35 started around. Mrs. Ella Abbott invited members to her home for next meeting. Roll pail. a sympathy or get-well card. Lunch committee, Mrs. Christopher Higgins. Mrs. John Nicholson. Program was put on by lifrs. John Nicholson. life-sting closed by singing Na- tional Anthem. Lunch was served by hostess, assisted by committee in charge. STANHOPE W’. I. The January meeting of Stan- hope W. I. met at the home of bfrs. Thomas McCabe. 'I‘he meet- ing opened by a New Year's read- ing by the president followed by ringing Silent Night. Roll call was answered by thirteen members. Committees gave their reports. It was decided to purchase a roaster to heat the school children's noon lunch. New committees: School -- ilys. Lewis Klelly; Sick Mrs. "at llorgan. Mrs. Keith Douglas; Program - Mrs. Reggie Ross. Mrs. Keith Douglas. Correspondence "as read and discussed. Quest- ioaaire on Citizenship was read and discussed. It was decided that members iiieetfirid make a quilt. Next‘ meet- liig at home of Mrs. Reggie Ross. Foil call each member donate a Sympathy card. Collection for the evening amounted to $1.10. Mrs. Thomas McCabe put on an inter- 4.71.1113 contest. Mrs. Ray Carr gave s demonstration on making nf knitting needle case. Meeting riosed by singing Old Lang Syne. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess and a social hour spent. OYSTER BED BRIDGE W. I. The regular monthly meeting of lliii Oyster Bed Bridge W. I. was mid at the home of Mrs. Howard Parr on January 4. 1949. The meeting opened by singing the Institute Ode followed by re- heating the Creed in unison. Roll mil was answered by l2 members. csch passing in two squares for the quilt. Minutes of last meeting "Irene read. Some bills for Christ- mas gifts and apples for school children were handed in. which were $5.36 with $4.20 for gifts got for San. patients, those bills were ordered pald,. The members were very grate- ful to Miss Elsie Axworthy who donated her 3 gifts towards the Dilpils at Christmas. $15.16 was made at hall from sale of lunches. this was donated to Wheatley River Institute for new silverware. $2.35 was paid for the book from 51110111. it was agreed to get Feb. u well as January book. The sec- "tsrszwus asked to send to Satan's for broadcloth and batt for quilt. ' Ilso to ask head office how much to become s member to Jubilee l-hd Musical funds. There was‘ no report from sick. flchool or Red Cross committees. A thank you letter from the Wheatiey River Institute was read for money givin toward sliver. institute News and Red Cross Halters were also read. New busi- "QSB consisted of a "Birthday Box" for coming year, the treasur- "P iireed to make one. A travelling "Dron was also suggested and Mrs. Omar Younker very kindly offered in make one to he started out ‘iiht. away. A wedding present ‘"1! also to be got. before next mfeillll fur one of our mPmbers, namely Miss Elsie Axworthj". who Wu always a willing vkifllci‘ in our Institute. The sccy and ‘lbw-as. flirted to put quilt together be- fore next meeting. 771011 was some discussion on ' “Kristy concert. Secretary to write for material. Next meeting t0 be held at the home of l\frs. 3- I»- MacPherson. Rull call to be answered by a suggestion for fllncert and a article for tale to the value of so cents. Meeting ad- iwmed by "King." A dainty lunch ‘"5 elllflyed by all and a social ‘will was spent. \ GRAHAMS ROAD W. I. The January meeting of Success W- I- Wls held at the liome of M-Ys- Ray MscLeod on Tuesday “ruins. the llth. The President Wlllded and meeting opened with "l! Ode and Creed in unison. seventeen members were in st- l-Endance. Till! minutes of last. meeting ‘were read and approved. Corres- Wlldence consisted of a "Thank Miss Maymo You” note from MWKHy for gift received. dTllt Treasurer‘ reported $11.00 oilsrs net proceeds of sale of Erllldy at Christmas Concert. A. d i for $3.75. treat. to school chil- Nll. and 87.40 for the Bulc Read- " Mi: and compass for the school, "n motion all bills were moved Paid. The siok committee reported no culls. Mlrs. J. M. Campbell ind firs. Earl Murray were appoirmd J visit the school next month. lhhder the item of new business, ii tncbor, Miss Pickering. sak- ed foi- the opinion of the members on purchasing s radio for use in the school. It was unanimously agreed upon that Miss Pickering niakevilie purchase. The members registered their disapproval of institute broadcasts being held on Sunday. A protest was drawn up. Lhe P. E. I. Wornens Institute duly signed. and forwarded to Executive.- lt was decided to continue send- ing necessary articles of food to our adopted institute in England viz. East Ciandon, Surrey County The‘ same to be packed at the home of Mrs’. Hugh Campbell on Jan. 18th. It is pleasing to note that the U.E.F.B. will finance the postage for this worthy cause. It was suggested by Mrs. Francis Murray that we make a money donation to our newly organized hockey team. The ivelfare of our young people being one of the main objectives. it was unanim- ously agreed to make the donat- ion $50.00. liirs. J. M. Campbell, Red Cross converter received the following articles: Three-militias, three sweaters and three pyjunu suits. Mrs. Angus Green had charge of thcpprograni for the evening and read a paper on Home Economics. She then conducted a spelling bee.‘ Miss Pickering and Mrs. I~Tarinis Munay were ap- pointed captains, which resulted iii Mrs. Murray's team winning by a sniall margin. A contest put on by Mrs. Earle Campbell was won by Mrs. John MacKay and Mrs. Francis Murray. The February meeting is to be held st the~home of Mrs. John MacKay, roll call to be responded to with an original valentine. A most profit- able and enjoyable meeting was brought to a close with singing The King. Collection amounted to $4.30. fees, $3.30.'Sale of leftover articles of bazaar held previous month. ’ CENTRAL aovsury w. I. The January meeting of Cen- tral Royalty W. l. was held at the home of Mrs. Hugh MacLeod on January 6th.. 1948. The President presided and opened the meeting with the creed. Roll call was answered by six- teen members and one visitor. Minutes were read and approved. The old business was discussed :heii President thanked the com- inittee who had charge of the Santa outfit. The sick committee reported eight boxes sent to shut- ins for Christmas. Eight. cards sent during the month. A number of thank you notes were receiv- ed. l A number o! articles left from the bazaar were taken to the meeting and sold to the members. Our Red Cross Convener gave knitting and sewing to the mem- bers. A social evening was plan- ned for 11th. of Jan. for this pur- pose. ' Correspondence read and dis cussed. " The secretary was asked to write for information about tlic Jubilee Endowment Wfld- ' As our Founders" Day is in February it was decided to anter- ialn West Royalty W- l- ell Feb- llth. ’ A donation -of $5. to-be sentitb the Canadian save The Chfldrvfl Fund. ' . The treasurcrprelWfi-ed a bu‘ sncc of $31237- A donation of $30. was Wt“ for school prizes in June. It was decided to hold a we imriyvt the school sometime in January also to buy new" shades for the school. _New committees were HD9031!“ Bd'—SChODl - Helen Agnew- \ Lunch committee Mrs. C. Wood. Mrs Ward. Mrs. A. Ander- son. Mrs. E. Anderson. Mrs. A8- new as hostess. ‘ Roll call for February is s ya.- entlne vs se. collection amounted to $130- Meetlng adjourned. A-deliciouslunch was served by commlttee-in-chaige. CLDITON W. l’. The January meetlns 0f {he Clinton Women's Institute W38 held at the home of Mrs. George McKay on Jan. 12th. With the president in the chair. meetlni opened with tlie Ode followed b)‘ the Creed in unison. Twelve mem- Iygfg pnsu/ered the" roll call with a New Year's thoufllll- The" were two visnnrs-present- - ~ - The minutes of last meeting were "m; and npvrmr-rl. Three toques. one sweater. two PBIYJLVNmlB- “W nlghtles. and a pair of boy's stock- lngg were passed in. Bills for a Christmas treat for the school chil- dren and fruit for the sick were on motion paid. Three calls were made by the sick committee and fruit was taken to two sick members. Committees for February meet: lng were appointed as fellows. Lunch. Mrs. Ian Henderson, Mrs. Charles Woodslde and Mrs. Georl! Riley; programme. MN- C~ 3~ 5°" and Mrs. Stirling McKay- Ne)" meeting ls to be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Woodslfle. When the roll call. will be answered by an exchange of Valentines. A mo- tion to send 35 to the T. B. Les- gue was carried. _Collector| were sppolnterl to canvass the district for the U. E. F. B. A dlpculqlon then ‘took place concerning. holding a dance in co- operation with the hall company. Plan; wore-made. for lame and s committee appointed to make necsngsry arrangements. A resolution voicing the dlsap-- proval of the Women's Institute broadcast being held on Sunday, February 20th..wns read and sign- ed bytho dfflcera. ‘The president sign ‘some necessary papers to snub the present secretary-trea- surer to t. business at the bank. Collection wn taken and mcetin cloud with "The King." Mrs. llllrd Riley and Min Vivian Woodslile entertained the members with two “y _ ‘contests and aldalnty lunch wu served by the liosteu and committee in charge. ‘~ l , . School Iliiincerts VAIJLEYFIELD WEST , CHRISTMAS CONCERT On Thursday evening, December 23, the pupils of_ Vllleyfleld West School. under the direction cf their teacher, Irene Bruce,‘ and assisted by members of the district. pre- sented their Christmas concert in Yalleyfieid Hall. Rev. A. C. Fra- ser very capably acted as chairman. The, hall was very effectively dec- orated for the Christmas season. At the close_of- the. program Santa Claus entered with a jolly shout. and distributed presents from the attractively decorated tree. Teacher, pupils, and pre-school chil- dren were generously treated by the \Vomen's Institute. Acconipan~ ists for the evening were Mrs. W. AxBruce and Jimmy Fraser. The following ls the program: Opening Chorus: “The Maple Leaf Forever"—by the school. Welcome Rccltstlon~by Jimmy MscLeod. Song: "Jolly Old St. Nicholal"— by Florence, Dorothy, Billy Win- ston. , Dialogue: “Sparkln' Mary Jane"- Kay. Edna. Beatrice, Allie, Law- renco). 501181 "l Traded My Saddle For A Rifle"—by Kay, Edna, Beatrice and Johnnie, tencoredi. Star Aciostle—by Jimmy, Win- ston, Dorothy. Florence and Billy. A Lullaby-by Florence and Dor~ othy. Dialogue: “A Wedding at Way- back"—repeated by special request Duet: "Answer to the Blue Vel- vet Band"—by Irene Bruce and Sinclair MacKenzie (encoredl. Recitation: “My Note To Santa" -by Billy Mackenzie. Instrumental Music (violin and guitari~Dan Maths-son and Irene Bruce (encorcdl. Choralogue: "T h e Story"—-by the school. Intermission and sale of candy. Christmas C h o r u s: "My Grandfather's Clock"—by the school. Monologue: "Mrs. Pester at the Concert"—by Edna MacKenzie. Dialogue: "Uncle Hirarn's Cold" —John, Johnnie. Edna, Kay, Irene Sinclair, Lloyd. ‘ Trio: “We Three Kings"—by Herb MscKenzie, Angus Martin, and W. A. Bruce (encored). Dialogue: “Teaching the Young Folks"——Edna, Kay, Beatrice, Alice, Lawrence. Duet: "Star of the East"—-by Mrs. W. A. Bruce and Irene Bruce (en- cored). , Pantomine: "lnnoculation Day at School—8 characters. Chorus of Christmas Carols-by the choir. Harmonica Music-by Jack Pear- don. Dialogue: "The Train to Mauro" —Beatrice. Alice. Lawrence. Closing Chorus: "Here Comes Santa Claus"—by the school, ’ Closing Recitation-by Winston Murray. EARNSCLTFFE SCHOOL CONCERT On Tuesday evening, Dec. Ilsa, Eamscliffe Schooliwas filled to capacity when the pupils under the -supervlsion of their teacher. Sue Jones presented their Christ- mas program. ' The school was prcttlly decor- ated with red and green stream- ers, spruce ‘intermingled with icicles and a spacious tree occupied one corner. Mr. Bernard Doyle cap- ably acted as chairman and the following program was presented: Chorus: “Christmas Greens", Welcome: Josephli .- ‘Doyle, l-‘uecltatlon: "Why Not", Edward Morrissey. Trio: "There's a l-Iole tn the Bottom of the Sea”, Ruth Mac- Leod, LOUISQ and Russel Mclnnis tent-cred). Recitation: "Not Very Old"; Leo Doyle. » Dialogue: “Making l. Cake.” Recitation: "A.Chrlstmas Wish", Helen Morrlssey. Rose Drill. Monologue: "Writing to Santa" -Eugene Doyle. Recitation: "My Little Knife"- Douglas Young. Pantomime: "Home Street Home" “l-Iere Comes the Darkey song: "Christmas Time" —'prlm_ary pupils. Recitation: "Free Parking space" —Vernon MacLeod. Solo: "His Message Home" Louise Mclnnls Jencoredl. Intermission: Sale of candy. Dsrkey Song: "Kinrdoin Com- ing" — Senior pupils. Recitation: "Dolly's Stocking"- Gcorglna Morrisscy. ' Dialogue: "Sparking Mary June." Drill: "Points to s Chr's'I.-nas Star". Duet: "Herc Comes Santa Claus" -- Louise and Rlussell Mc- Innts (encoredl, Dialogue: "Advice to the Love- lorn." Solo: "The Broken Wedding Rlnz"-Marloi1 Mclnnis, (encored). Chorus: "Santa Claus". Salts Claus then arrived on the scene much to thfmerriment of the younger folk and present- od teacher and pupils with many nice gifts, followed by the Na- tlona_l_.Anthe.in. rainvmo’ niwox school. , concur On Tuesday night. December 21. the pupil: of Panning Brook School presented their Chtistmls concert to s large and appreciative audience of parents and visitor: 'Ari added feature of interest during the programme were longs rendered by Alton Jsy. Mrs. Watson‘ Jsywua Organist for the evening. Under the chainmanship of Mr, Wendell Jay the following pro- gramme was carried out: Weiccme Recitation - Doreen Jay. micro; by school - Ring Marry Bells, Dialogue: "Christmas Diap- polntment." _ Recitation; Why ~ Charlie Kogerson. . BUCKLETS MiXTURE Song - Santa's l-Ielper __ Dog- een Jay. Recitation: “The Crippled Dolly” — Mildred Rogersoin. ' Dialogue: Advice to the Love- lorn. Recitation: "A Bright Idea" by Johnny Robertson. Drllll Days o! the Week by seven girls. - Recitation: "A Good Boy" Elliott Hendrickcri. Song: Merry Christ-mas Day by seven pupils. - 918102110: ‘Trying the New Teacher." Benz: -".ltOn Jay - Last Kiss Good-bye (uncured). Georgetown express. Recitation: "Unfair ti; 51mm BOY!" — Eldon Rodgerson. Dukey Song" — Kingdom Com. in‘ by ten pupils. Recitation: "No Stockings Welr" — Leonard Rngerson. Dialogue: "Slbarkln Mary Jane, Trio: "Here Comes Santa Claus by W"! Kiri; accompanied by Doreen Jay on guitar. Recitation: "The Twenty Sixth" —Phelan I-Iendrickeri. Chorus-by School: "Santa Claus is Coming". Dialogue: “Getting Even Sister's Be'u".' Recitation: "Pat and the Pig"- Leith Throbrldge. Monologue: Christmas to with Ack- nowledgments by Dorothy Hend- ricken. Dialogue: "Dick's Resclutlorfh- carried. The Christmas Carol played by vFEETl Jay on organ, Song: "Little Buddy" by Doreen Jay (self-accompaniment on gul- tar). Recitation: "Sea What I Got for Chrlsbxias“ by Elaine Hendrioken. Christmas Carol - "The First Noel. Recitation: "To You from me with love" - Joyce Rogcrson. Song: Alton Jay - Texas Blue Bonnet Queen (encored). Love Somebody. Dialogue: Cousin Imogenes Din- ner. Chorus by school: "Santa Claus has come to TolwnT‘ Recitation: Announcing Santa"- Celene Rogerson. Santa then arrived and distrib- uted presents from the heavily 1a- den tree to teacher and pupils. A treat was provided for all the children in the district. A vote of thsnk- was extended to_the teacher. Miss Geraldine Ftogerson, moved by Mr. Wendell Jay and seconded by Mr. Milton Rodgerson. The program was then brought to a close by singing the National Afllhflffh- ' AUGUSTINE COVE SCHOOL CONCERT The Augustine Cove School Con- cert was held Wednesday evening, Dec. 22. The schoolroom was decorated with evergreen and Christmas dec- orations and filled to capacity. The following program was car- ried out with Mr. James Murray as the capable chairman: Opening Chorus: School-Jllng Merry Bells, Ring. Welcome Recitation by David I-lowatt. ' - Motion Song: "On Christmas Eve"—by junior pupils. Dialogue: "Bargain Day At The Gallery"—by senior pupils. Lullaby Song: Junior pupils- Carol Cutcllffe, Lois Peters, Alberta Gregi. Jean MacWllliams. Esther Carruthers. Brenda Murphy. Christmas Flowers: Exercise —- Dorls Inman. Erma MacWllliams. Velda Clark, Beth Carruthers, Joan Cutcllffe, Doris Carruthers. Young Citizens In The Making- Preston Campbell, Gordon Dawson, Ralph Dawson. Gordon Inman. Mel- vin Thompson, Vernon Peters. Alabama Coons—Dlalogue—Kath- erlue Murphy. Joan Cutcllffe, Shir- ley Dawson, Paul Murphy. Ivan Wadman.,Rulph Dawson. Pantomlne: Silent Night -~ Betty Peters. Shirley Peters. Elaine Mur- phy, Delma Matheson. Doris inman. Dialogue: "Brave Boys" — Gm. don Dawson. Lorne Murphy, Tomle Murray. Earle Dawson. Exercise: "Merry Christmas Ev. EFybodW-Junior pupils. Song: "Bells of Chrlstmafl-Jun- ior pupils. Dillfllllei "What ls Christmas"- Junlor pupils. Song: Good King Wenceslas" _ Norman Carruthers and Lorne Mur- vhy- ' Recitation: Ju tin M Brenda Murphy. a “nay and Dlelozue: "Waiting For The Train"—Senior pupils, Gerald Mur. "Y- BEHY P919". Delma lifatiieson. Rlymflnd Wadman. Tomle Murrav. Gordon Dawson, Ivan “Hadmiifi, Beth Carruthers, Nornlfllld-cflrfufl]. "By. Erma Jvlacwilliams. Shirley Peters. Earle Dawson. ' Christmas Scroll: Junior pupils. Carol: The FlrstNoel-by senior pupils. ~ . Recitation: The Christmas Tele- Phone-Ruby Clark. . Rel! Riding mica Drill: Joan cm- vllffe." Doris Carruthers. Beth Car. Im-Mrl shiflty Dawson. Erma MscWilllams, Lorna Murphy. 5°08! "Why D0 Bells-For Christ- mu Ruiz -Junisi- pupils. Exercise: "Christmas Rainbow’; Selnlort pupils. ‘ an omine: "Sing A so"; o; Chrl|tmas"--Junlor pupils, . 99M: "Buttons and ‘Bowgu-J)“. ms" Msthelon, jetty Pom", 5mm. Mgifly and Doris lnman. clmlglllll Recitation: Joyce cut. 91°11"! Clloflll-rby school. . Hero, Comes Santa Claus-Ray. mm‘ wmm!" "lflllltlr. and sung by Katherine Murphy, my,“ 1.1mm?" Elli" Mllgrny; Betty eten. Doris Inn-inn. Santa Claus then arrived and din. tributed gifts from the teachers to the pupils lndfrom the Christmas tree. The teachers, Mrs. Hazen Mac- Willisrns and Miss Windsor Smith. were presented with a beautiful gift by their pupils, and the eve ning closed with “The King." CARDIGAN HEAD SCHOOL the teacher and pupils o! Cardigan Little Welcomes by Joyce Shepard and John Nicholson; Chorus. "I-low Do You D0" by school; Dialogue, Recitation: "Cradle Hymn" -- {Uncle Peter's Presents" by five Eadie Dori-hp, Pllllilsi Recitation. “Pa Bays It's Monologue. "This Child of Christmas" by Joe Curran; Duet, "Santa's Helpers" by Viola Shep- ard arid Marguerite Mocdonald; 'I‘raln To Mauro" by 3 pupils; Chorus, "Santa. Claus is Coming" by school; Recitation, "A Careless Mother" by Mary Curran and Helen MacAulay; Step Dance by Viola Shepard tencoredi; Dialogue, “The Minister's Mistake" by two Pupils; Duet. "Here Comes Santa Claus” by Muriel Macdonald and Viola Shepard tencorecl); Recit- ation. "If You're Good" by Margaret Macl-eod; Drill. "Merry Christ- mas“ by l4 pupils; Recitation. “A Christmas Quiz" by Junior Shep- ard; Step Dance by Allison Shep- ard fencoredl: Chorus, "Ring Merry Bells" by school; Solo. "Buttons and Bows" by Muriel Macdonald (encoredl: Recitation. “Some Christmas Gifts" by Arlene MacSwain; Simple Simon Drill by 7 boys; Motion Song, "Merry Christmas Day" by 6 girls; Step Dance by Gerald and Heath Shep- ard; Recitation. "Scrapin ‘the Pan" by Preston MacSwain; Solo. “Mountain Dew" by Gordon Mac- donsld iencoredl; Dialogue. "Jim- my's Unlucky Morning" by four pupils; Recitation. "When Santa Claus Comes" by Marguerite Mac- donsld; Song, “My Kitty" by 5 girls; Recitation. “When Santa Was a Boy" by George Curran: Chorus. “Merry Christmas" by school; Closing Recitation by Emma Nicholson. After the programme a hearty vote of thanks was extended to the teacher, Miss Margaret lmvery. Santa Claus then appeared in his usual jovial mannér and distribut- ed gifts from the heavily laden tree. This brought the enjoyable evening to a close. kELLYs cnoss SCHOOL ' CONCERT 0n Lhc night of Dec. 22 tlie pupils of Kelly's Cross School staged their annual Christmas programmedn Kelly's Cross Hail. The- hail was nicely decorated for the occasion while a lovely tree with many gifts for both teachers and pupils occupied one corner of the stage. Mr. John P. Carragher. in a very capable manner. performed the duties of chairman. The following is the programme: Chorus — 0 Canada; Recitation Welcome by Adri Monaghan; A Christmas Carol by Mary Mc- Donald and Eileen Kelly; Dialogue — Sarita On 'I‘ria.l; Recitation — Seeing Santa Claus by Frank Shreenan: Rhythm Band by 12 junior boys; Step. Dance by Mary McDonald; Dialogue — Heck Says lt; Song Francis Flood and St. Clair ainor: Monologue The'Day After Christmas by Rita Matters; Intermission -- Sale of candy; Chorus by 5 senior girls; Recitation - Merry Christmas Everybody by Joan McAvinn; tep Dance by Owen Carragher; Song by Pauline Kelly. Agnes ‘Trainer and Noreen Flood; Dialogue — The Census Taker; Recitation — Some Christmas Presents by Venia McAvlnn: Song - Clifford McDonald; Recitation -- When Santa Was‘ A Boy by Frank Roberts: Step Dance ~ Clifford McDonald; Tableau - A Christ- mas Scene; Recitation — Good- night. To Everyone by Earl Molyneaux; Chorus - Here Comes Santa Claus. To the tune of "Jingle Bells" played by Mrs. Maurice McDonald on the violin. Santa made his ao- pearance and to the delight of the children distributed gifts to all. The pupils were also treated to candy by their teacher and to apples by the Kelly's Cross W. l. Mr. Cnrragher tendered a vote of thanks to the pupils and lent-li- ers, lilr. Amos Curley and Miss Vivien Trainer. for their splendid performance which in the pre- paration called for such untiriiig efforts. The teachers in a fcw well chosen words responded and the singing of the National Anthem brought the programme to a close. A few hours were then spent in dancing. the music being furnished by Mrs. Maurice McDonald. violin; Mary McDonald. piano: Pauline Kelly. guitar. FORTUNE‘. ROAD SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CLOSING A very enjoyable Christmas concert was held in Fortune Road School on Thursday nftern om Dec. 23. The» school room uas tastefully decorated for the crow- lon and a well-laden tree occup- ied a prominent corner. The following program carried out: v Song of Welctmr - S~hocl Recitation‘: "A Dutch Wish" Earl Ross. Recitation: Night Before Cliri h, mas - Maris Surge. TRIS Fllllfii‘. ‘cl s.» .. liilNllfllilf-J will- Hivlwél Li villus: iiIi IIO IN? SIIO llllllV 000K Teresa Russell. Earl DWSIL. CQNcgg-r .Gultar selections by Georgi; ’ Yorston. Qn Wednesday New“, DH; 32, Recitation: “Daddy's Little Dar- Head School presented their Drill: "Christmas" __ nine pu. Christmas Concert] to a large plls. . i audlencepf parents and visitors. Recitation. “A Gentleman of, Mr. George 'Jolinstone capably Teri" - Margaret Downs. ‘ acted as chairman and the follow- Recitation: "What are Bo-yp ing programme was carried out: made of" - Eldon Russel. Remarks by chairman; Two Violin Music: Margaret Butler Bell Drill by l0 pupils; Recitation. Recigagion; "Muumus 1.1m, "The Babe of Bethlehem" by Helper” - Stashie Russel. Threw MawAulay: Dlalvsue» "The Recitation _ "Fooling Santa" -l Alban Russell. Recitation: Christmas Ive Solo: "My Kitty" - 1.01s Yors- inn. Solo: Sparkin Peggy Jane —two. pupils. i Recitation; "Northern Pines" - Recitatlon: “Jolly Old St. Nich- olas" -— Mich? Burge ling" -- Bernadette McKenna. Step-dancing - B. McKinnm-i Health Motion Song -- School. Mine" —- Maud Downs. Duet: "Here Comes Santa." Marla Brurge and Lois Yorston Duet: “Old Mountain Dew" Ruby and George Yorstoii. Recitation by Lois Yorston, Recitation: "Shadows of Evening" — Eldon McKinnOB. Jingle Bells — School - during which Santa arrived. To the great excitement of all he began to step-dance to the accompaniment of Lord Macdonalds Reel played b1.‘ Miss Butler on the violin at- ter which our jovial friend "Santa" proceeded to the Christmas tree and distributed gifts tn all the pupils and younger fry as nveli as to the teacher. A treat of ice cream and fudge was given to all present the CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT SOURIS LINE ROAD SOUTH SCHOOL On the night of December 22, 1948, a large number of parents. visitors and friends assembled in SOLUIS l..iL'lE Road South School to witness the annual Christmas Concert presented by the pupils o! the school under the direction of their teacher. Miss Helen F‘. Maclsaac. A nicely decorated Christmas tree in one corner of the school- room. a cheery fire place and green and red wreaths against a white background. all produced a very pleasing Christmas like ap- pearance. Before the start of the pro- gram Mr. Wilfred Thompson and Louis Dunpiiy delighted the audi- ence with instrumental music and Miss Lois Blisihey with her very efficient step dancing lo such an extent that Miss Bushey W85 brought back a second time. Oiie of the pupils, Eugene Mac- Auiay. acted as chairman and in a few words extended a hearty welcome to all present. The follow- ing programme was then success- fully carried out: Welcome Recitation -- Laura Dunplii‘; Chorus "Christmas Bells" by the class; Recitation — "Good Enough." Gordia Leslie; Song "Maple on the Hill," Louis Dunphy with guitar; Recitat- ion—-"Merr_v Ciu-istmas Everybody." Catherine Keays. Mary McCor- mack. Alden Leslie, John Dunphy; Dialogue ~ "Deaf as a Post." Ann Kcziys, Allan Keays, Dorothy Keays: Chorus »— "Christmas Eve," by the class: Choral Reading - “Signs of Christmas," ten junior boys and girls: Song - "I'll Be All Smiles Toilight." Ann and Dorothy Keays with Wilfred Thompson guitar (en- core. "Brand on My Heart”); Dialogue “The Unsuccessful Advance," Laurette. Leslie and Wendell Keays: Song- "The Drunknrdls Son.“ Louis Dunphy. guitar: Recitation - “A Christmas Tree Farm," Byron Keays; Chorus - “Jingle Bells," the class; Song “Rose from lie Garden‘ of Prayer." Wilfred Thompson. Allan and Wendell Keriys; Dialogue - "A Farm for Sale.“ Marjorie Busliey, Eugene .\lacAula_v. Allan KE5§ : Flag Drill - Eight. junior and Como All Y0 Faithful." by the class; Song — "l llarl A Hat." Wilfred Thompson, guitar lcncorcl pupils; Carols "Siiclit Night" "'1' err- is a love-Knot lll lily Lariat": Dialogue “Con: for the Rheumiiliz." Wendell Kern's and Doiiis Diinpiiv; Closing Recit- ation Martha hrsiin: (Jhorus -- “llcre (Jomrs Santa Claus." by the school. Saiitii tlicii Fll'l‘l\'l‘l.'l and lll his usual jovial niaiiiici- daiiccd a iPl" steps lo .‘l c livr iiolin music oi f-lr. John Cl~ ivi of Ssiiris. Santa lhrii <ii..ii1iii‘.od gills lo the pilplis iiiirl lcnfiizi". All pre- sent wcro treated with candy. It’: that Fit and ‘Active Feeling! F or over 60 years DEWIITS KIDNEY S ll-ADDII PILLS have been used throughout the world for the relief of such distressing complaint: as BACKACHE, BLADDER DISORDERS Wlflf SCALDINO AND BURNING. that "DOWN DIAG- GING" WEARINESS and similar KIDNEY ' TROUBIIS. DEWIIT'S Pius act promptly on your kidneys helping Lhem clear wast: matter from your system, thus reliev-inl your pains as a natural consequence- You CAN get relief. Ask your druggist for DEWITTS PILLS todqy . . . 60¢ or 2H times fhe quantity for only $1.00 i cs1 THAT FII..AND - ACTIVE i resume in "wnrs arms for Kidney and Bliodder" troubles. _ "The first Doslégi'Corivi_ncés”j._ Send for free sample to DeWitt’s Pills. Dept CF47, Box 549, ‘Toronto ered the pupils and teacher on behalf of all present by Mr. P. A. Maclsaac and seconded by !\lr- Josepli P lVIacAulay Mrs. Daniel Following the departure of Santa again for the Northland. me drawing of a lottery took place. The lucky ticket, was drawn by Miss Isabel MacAulay and the winner was Miss Marjorie Bushey, a pupil of the school. At the conclusion o! the pro- for the fine evening gram a vote of thanks was tend- merit. Bushey on behalf of the Women." institute also extended a vote of lllallks to the teacher and pupils o! entertain ACROSS 8. Decay 23. Former l. Pocketbook 4. Show Russian 6. Bend vehicles rulers 11. A rlng- 5. Otherwise 25. French shaped S. Quiets essayist island 7. A shelf in 26. Farm 12. Sultan's a trunk animal decree 8. Cereal grain 28. Music 13. Fruits of 9. Poem note palms 10. Through 31. Remnant 14. Newer i6. Sorrow 35. Ruffle i-u 15. American 17. Accumulate 36. A leathi tlatunlsys Anny" admiral _ 18. Spring flask fol ' 17. Wine month oil _ ( 40. Youth vessels l9. Worship 87. Comfort l 42. Father 20. Ahead 21. City 38. In what 43. Piece 0h 2l.Ciub (Mont) manner y 44. Varying 24. Insane '22. Protective 39. Weight g \ weight ' 26. Regali gannent (Turk) (India) as a ‘ 27. Fragrance I 29. Additional so. Skilled ,, penmen 32. High. craggy lilil 33rPi-onoun 34. Half an em 35. Bogs 36. Of greater age 38. Greeting glilar.) 41. ells seconf 45. Giraffe-like mammal t C. Afr.) 40. Quench 4'4‘. “Yalks through water 48. Church official DOWN IJablct 2. flie eye: In symbolism ‘JAIL!’ CRYPTOQUOTE-Hertfs how to work it: AXYDLBAAXR IsLONGFELLOW One letter simply stands for another. In this example A is used for the three L's. X for the two 0's. etc. Single letters. apose lrophes. the length arid formation of the words are all hints. [up day Lhe code letters are different. A Cryptogram Quotation izJo zi‘ i-iwn s PBG an orrri. YAllV-‘Oli lb-‘TQ OZKFF. 5n PBNU- ODYY lTYR-HWNOY. Saturday's (‘ryploquctrr A MAN SHOULD NEVER BE ASHAMED TO OWN HE HAS BEEN IN T1111 l". f‘. " SWIFT. ,._ w_mll'fllltlfflwlluc_x THERE ouoiifrls as A LAW! By Fogniy and Shortei tales HOTSAM was ’ BATCHING n’, use , BEEN EATING OUTOF i omsso LONG HE wAs BEGINNING TO rest. LIKE A SARDINE A none oooxeo MEAL ALREADY! HOOK-AND WHATS THE BILL OF FARE WW?