= "mn WHITE ROCK WOMEN'S INSTITUTE MEET, At the December meeting of the White Rock Women's Inatitute, Mrs. L. G. Higgins, preattent, pre- alded, ‘Phe voll call was anawerod by gifts of food for the Christmas hampers, Mrs. Eliggins expressed the Institutes’ thanka and appre elation fqr the generous contribu. tlons which filled a large basket to overflowing A request from England for pen fiends was graciously responded to. Mrs. Ada Shaw Was appointed Mason officer for the Women's Advisory Council of the wartime Prices and Trades Board. Any cases of overcharge must be reported to her to be later veported to the Board, Al com- plaints are entirely and no names will be mentioned. The Secretar Mes Friend, was instructed to write to Victoria for sufficient Mrs. Edith Rose's boost war rehabilitation which has deen so favorably commented upon by all Institutes, that each member may have one. Mrs E. J. Perry, V Bundles Con- venor, asked that members be as generous as possible with rags for Comfort Bats, as there is now a shortage of material for these much needed articles. The depot, situated on the grounds of the Pier Auto Camp, is open every Mon- Way from 2 0 4, Details of a party which the In- stitute decided to give to the chil- dren under 1 of the Legion mem- bers and of those on Active Serv. ice was left to the Executive. A collection of children's’ cloth- ing, made and donated by Mrs. EB. J. Joly, of Chilliwack was present. ed by Mrs. Ada Shaw. A gener- ous gift from Mrs. D. Read, Ker- foot road, was also presented. To assist in distributing the Christ_ ‘mas Cheer the president appointed Mrs. Frank Kidd. The meeting voted to ask Mr. Dan McGrath to give his popular address on Russia at an open meeting on evening of January 8th An Executive meeting was called for Dee. 9th. Tea was served with Mrs, Leo Williams, Mrs A. V Sharp, Mrs. A. J. Blackwell and Mrs. George Woodward, acting as hostesses. During the tea honr one of two handsome handbags, donated by Mrs. Moss Cottington, was raffled. Mrs. Johnson held the winning ticket, aes The Executive of the Women's Institute have set the date of their Children's Christmas party Mon~- day, Dec. 21, at 2:30 p.m, at the Legion Hall. Each member is pri- vileged to attend wih their chil- dren under 12. Members with no children may bring a child guest ‘Will each member please bring a Sew refreshments to supplement the milk and the cocoa which will We provided by the Executive. se ® More groceries for the Christmas Cheer hampers are needed. Leave any contribution at the office of Soe Thrift and the Women’ stitute will collect them. suspected confidential copies of resolutions re the White Rock Wom- “hitiaann Corinne Par to ‘Mrs. Jack Hines, Mrs, White Rock, B. 6, Friday, December 18, 1942 SALO-TO- RUSSIA" FUND eae The looal branch of the Canadian Legion has received @ letter from, the Dominion Command inyiting co-operation in launching a na} tlon-wide campalgn to make the “Aid to Russia’ Fund worthy of Canada, and of the great respect have so abundantly earned, Preatdent Herbert Foley in na- turally taking the Initiative toward organtaing a committee to sac local contributions to the fund and invites communicate with the secretary sympathetic citizens to of the Branch, willingness to take an active part. Directly after the New Year Mr. Foley hopes to assemble the organ- izing committee and plan the lo- campaign, This is no flash-in- the-pan affair but with a register- ed Dominion Charter and qua tion complete all across Canada Gifts In kind will be acceptable AN who would like to help should contact the White Rock Canadian Legion and learn fuller particulars of this practical neional recogniion i head- ters in Toronto and organiza- nition of a worthy ally’s need. It is authoritatively stated that there is no question of supporting or opposing communism | SPREAD THE NEWS ABROAD Well, why dont you write to those far away friends about this fine climate at White Rock? The proof can easily be brought for- ward. Recently a branch on which were fully ripe raspberries, was brought into the office of this Journal. | On Tuesday, December 15th, '42, h beautiful pink rose was handed in, picked from a bush in the open in the front yard of Mr. T. Hogs, White Rock's Daily Rural ruck | to Vancouver, KALLEY’S PARK PLACE The Banquet Hall at Kalley’s Park Place will be ready for Christmas Eve newly decorated and the dance floor fixed up. The hall will be for the ‘use of their many customers who coma there in parties The hall is connected to the cate and will be served from there. The hall will be availabfe to all organizations who wish to avail themselves of its use for socials, card parties ete, Mr. ;Kalley invites members of organizations to enquire as to ar- Tangements for use of the hall — THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ‘To all our old friends at White Rock, And in Heu of Individual cards, we submit a contribution to the local Red Cross Society for the Xmas Card Fund. ‘Trusting 1943 brings us PEACE- Sincerely Yours _E. and H. MORDEN, Vancouver More names for the Red Cross No Christmas Cards in White Rock ‘Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Thornton, Mr. “Monday | 7. C. Webb, v3 to tie i himself, then sisted | The monthly meetings of the Old OLD AGE PENSIONERS’ SPLENDID PROGRAMME The Old Age Pensioners’ Organ daation held their regular monthe oling on Wednesday after ton, December Lith at the White Rook hotel when a record gather. Ing of mombers and felends to the number of 125 were present | The president, Mr, Leo Willams opened the meeting ond gave i short but briiant talk on the Ambitions of the Or ganization’ in general and the ) White Rock branch In particular i Aims and The reading and adopt | the |minutes of the list meeting, together with the ing and discussion of correspond- ence completed the actual busi- ness of the meeting. The remain. der of the affernoon was devoted, to carrying out a remarkably fine programme of jnertainment ar- ranged by the vy y able o mittee consisting of Mrs. L. Wil- liams, convenor, assistedi by Mrs. Thornder, Mrs. Dagnall, Mrs. Dow- ling and Mrs Thornton The carols and community sing- ing was greatly enjoyed by the audience, It was followed by the ceremony of exchanging cards of Christmas Greeting by the mem_ bers. The recitations given by the lit- tle Misses Norena Angus and Ber_ netta Hickey, gave great pleasure. Mrs. Caldwell se very pleasing mg a manner and res- sponded with an while Mr. Caldwell delighted everyone with his original style in a _ reci- tation. The members of the entertain- ment committee then presented “Scrooge,” a short sketch taken from Charles Dickens’ work, the “Christmas Carol.” Mr. Bennetton was brilliant in the character of Scrooge, ably as- by Mr. Green as Bold encore, Cratchett, and Mrs. Williams pro- } vided a very substantial presenta. tion of the ‘Ghost.” Mrs. Dagnall ably carried out her part as a callector of Christmas cheer for the poor people. Mrs. Bennetton as Mrs. Cratchett was irresistible as the mother of the Tiny Tim family group. Jackie Woolard as Tiny Tim, and rest of the family, consisting of Lynn Woolard, Roberta Hickey, Bernet- ta Hickey and Norma Angus, were splendid with their songs and recitations at the dinner table scene. Mrs. Sinnott rendered the pro- logue of the sketch in a very Pleasing manner,. the able direction of Mrs: L. Willi. ams. Nothing could be more thrilling’ than the singing of the beautiful song, “The Holy City’ by Mrs. W. W. Wood, who graciously re- sponded to an encore by singing Luther's Hymn, “The Holy Child. Mrs, C. R. Bennetton was the accompanist at the plano. The gift of a Christmas cake pyesented by Mrs, L. Williams went to Mr. Bolton for ,his work | in bringing In new members. The meetnig closed with the icing of the National Anthem. growing In popularity and looked forward to with keen ‘sa by the ee HMOO A Procressive NEWSPAPER IN A Procressive District solo in a} THERE WILL BE NO ELEC. TION FOR REEVE AS MR, WILLINGDALE HAS WITH- DRAWN, MR, BROWN HAS BEEN DECLARED ELECTED SURREY NOMINATION RESULTS. All of the old Counelilors recely- of Ward 4, on Monday, 4th Inst Mr. John Bowles, of Cloverdale. will contest that ward. Three candidates are in the fleld for two positiong on the School Board. new man, David Brankin and support for another two year term Clement Willingdale his nomination papers in deposited oppost- tion to J. T. Brown, thé present Reeve; but there are rumours that Mr, Willingdale may yet withdraw his papers. All contesting candi- dates, with others, made a few re- marks after the Clerk had declar- ed the names of the and those who had received ac- clamation. White Rock School members of the Junior Red Cross seem to be having a busy and happy time planning the many wvays that the serve, From Miss | Mavis Graham's letter we judge that the teachers are just as hap- py directing their efforts to carry out these plans. Grade Two members of this school have made up thelr own Branch Song which they call the “Happy Helpers’ Song”. Grade 3 jand Grade 5, as a result of the most successful hot-dog sales al- ready haye made splendid dona- tions to the Junior Red Cross funds. All grades are knitting Afghan squares, and lending a hand in the school’s drive for salvage. White Rock Elemenary is an- other school which this year has a 100% membership in Junior Red Cross throughout the grades. Juniors can ed acclamation except Lyle Currie, Mr. Floyd Hamilton is the Tommy Wilkinson are asking for|on Wednesday, Dec. %th $1,00 per yenr, 5 cents Single copy W. R, DISTRICT RATEPAYERS ‘Phe annual meeting of the White Rock and TAstriot Ratepayers’ Wimsoclation was held at the White Rock hotel on Friday, Dee. 11th. The business of the meeting was qld over til) eandidates for Muns- cipal offices were heard, Reeva Grown and Mr, Willingdale for Reeve, Councillor Frank had no opposition, Mr, Hamilton was # candidate for Sehool Trustee. The meeting was poorly attend- ed with no business of importance owlng to there not being a repre. sentative meeting the election of officers for the coming year was postponed. CRIBBAGE CLUB NOTES The Qhality Hill Cribbage Club at the home of Mr. andMrs. Nicolls, on Thrift Road. There were six ta- bles in play, and some very high scores were marked up. It was also the monthly prize night. The prize for highest number of points, for the ladies was won by Mrs Cheverton and Mrs. Pinkney took the prize for greates number candidates | of games. Mr. Coons took the money for highest points for the gentlemen. and Mr. Peel and Mr. Bennetton tied for highest games when Mr. | EXCERPT B. C. JR. RED CROSS/Peel was successful In the cut and warried off the prize, ‘Twenty-one players the meeting. attended Homemakers! Comer “Time doth softly, sweetly glide when there's love at home ™ Dear Homemakers:— Most homemakers are very busy these days making plans for Christmas Day. The wise ones will do everything they can before the j25th arrives so that they will be fcaim and rested and be able to enjoy {the festivities with thele }ramiy and guests. This year many homemakers will be entertaining ‘service men In alldition: to thelr Jown people and will therefore wish everything to be especially good. This will mean ‘extra work and we suggest the following ideas to lessen the labour on the important day. Make a list of all the articles AC2 Lloyd Smithman writes he} which mus be bought, all food- has been transferred from Edmon- |stuffs needed, and miscellaneous ton to Calgary. Imagine his sur- ems which must be attended to prise when he finds himself just a |tHefore Christmas. Check these off half mile from where his brother | when attended to. Ted is stationed. Ted sald he was| Make pies and puddings weil The play was carried out under | not looking forward with much |before Christmas Day, also sand pleasure to hitch-hiking to Edmon-|—cranberry and hard. ton again In the awful Alberta cold weather. Tioyd trained as a Navigator and has al- ready been up three times. at the home of hix brother-in-law, W. A Smith, of Columbia Ave. — 7 r, Caughlin, a prosperous tiller | beforehand so that on the any ye the soll at Tisdale, Sask. and |they can be baked. These loo! at who visited at New Westminster, | tractive and taste del{ctous If came to White Rock on the 10th, |open and savored with but inst., to White Rock and stopped a dash of paprika, Prepare and stuff fowl or roast is being | the day befor®. The ttable may be set and decor. ated the preceding day (no food~— sfuffs of course). Small potatoes may be scrubbed