VER ES AONE Gi Nek erie HG Ca ir aici i OR UB 2 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Wednesday, December 38, 1058 LODGES AND SOCIETIES, VICTORIA LTB NO. 55 The 14st meeting of Victoria LTB No. 55 was held recently with a good 2tvendance, Wi Sister Susan cer presided, assisted DM Sistor Elda Howard. Sister Howard reported on the bingo and Sister Spencer on the euchre held recently and ex; ed her thanks to who had helped in any way to make it such a success and also the merchants who so kindly don- ated the prizes. It was decided to look after the shut-ins as usual at Christmas. The scarlet degree was exempli- fied under the direction of degree captain Sister Sarah Logeman and her assistants Brother George Cuth- bert and Brother Leo Keeler. There were 14 members present to take this. final degree. The floor work was put on by the Oshawa degree staff. - The draws donated by Sister Lil- fan Wetherup and Sister Helen |tha Brown were won by Sister Margar- et Torrance and Sister Doris Law. An invitation was extended to DDGM Sister Diana Cowle to in- stall the officers at the next meet- ing on January 8 and the officers were reminded to wear long white dresses. At the closing of lodge refresh- ments were servd in the form of a Christmas party convened by Sister Alice Short and the usual exchange of gifts and Sister Emma- line Henderson was presented with a gift. Sister Spencer wished all the members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. press- the members | tecture. Female Influence Stronger than Male While ne female infiusnce on family buying pends large- ly on the pe of Letaze, there can be no bt t women are taking an incre: interest in even the more "technical" items. A recent survey of new housing, for example, shows hat the aver- age woman has more influence than her husband when it comes to sel- ecting the location and the archi- . While survey also shows that the man of the house is usually most influential in choos- the of heat and furnace, this is partially offset by the wom- an's preference on plumbing fix- tures and interior decoration. Most women, too, are now more Practical about econo! and com- ort aids, such as mineral wool insulation, which previously had been a decision for the male. The reason for this, accord to con- tractors, is that milady is becom- ing more conscious of the numer- ous advantages of mineral wool in- sulation and appreciates the fact t mineral wool can eventually pay for itself through fuel savings. ere the average woman real- ly falls down, though, is in select- ing the color scheme for the out- side of the house. Beatrice West, New York color consultant, says that '"'most builders are afraid of color" and as a result a house is often painted in colors that clash with the interior decoration and the surrounding houses in the neigh- bourhood. Here is a quick and easy main dish which : superb taste! Heat otgether one can of condensed cream of mush- a topnotcher for | ed GROUPS, CLUBS KUXILIARIES CANADIAN LEGION AUX. The" Ladies' Auxiliary to the Ca- nadian Legion held its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 15 with Mrs. Clifford Pilkey presiding. A short business meeting was held with cards and letters of thanks being read and'a report on sick veterans and members of the Auxiliary. A visit was made by Santa Claus who handed out the gifts, after which refreshments were served committee. room soup and one-half cu Yof milk, Add about 2 cups ¢ooked tur- key or chicken which has been, - |diced. Allow to 'cook until piping hot. Serve this creamed mixture over hot rice to which some cook- green peas and diced pimen- tos have been added. Really, really good! by Mrs. Alfred Lavender and her WomeN No Corner Need Touch of the Christmas Season By ELEANOR ROSS Once a year, even the sternest and busiest mortal reverts gladly to happy childhood again, receiv- ne huge pleasure from the simple gs Tinsel, gay ribbons, glittering balls, holly, cones of fir and pine bring us dulterated joy and gay happiness. e house is littered with all the fixings for gift wra ping and we love it, mess and all. A NEW TRIM The old, familiar objects around the house take on new stature as! a base for decoration and we don't rest until the effect approxi- mates something of what we have envisioned. We don't abide by any set rules; we follow heart, rather than the mind. But, of course, we do call on some ar- istic sense to create a pretty Ple-| That old chest in the hall or in' an odd corner is just the place on which to put one of those little church models or a beautiful fig- ure of Mother and Child. Surround this with greenery and gilded or Silvery pine cones. At the back of churel ures,' place soft shaded lights and on the wall, a mirror to double the effect. Be Left Without GREENERY DECORATIONS Clusters of tree ornaments and fir branches hung from a curtain valance make a pretty note. An unoccupied bird cage filled | saw the forbidden city « [with greenery, smartly gilded or only a bow on a chair er a bit silvered, and tied with huge satin |of holly. bows strikes a pretty note wher-| Last year, friends of ours saved ever it is placed. Use little shadow (an old ¥umbrella for a v im- boxes for small creche and portant "ute, a Christmas chande- a tiny Christmas tree, and flank [lier for their hall. They strip) the scene with red eandles. off the cover, gilded the spikes There is no such thing as too|and stick, held the spokes half much Christmas, and so no cor-|open with cellophane tape covered ner should be left without a little | with ribbons, and decorated them touch of the great season, be it 'with tree ornaments, In the center, they set a blue an siiver bizd ornament and tied gay holiday ribbons to the hanje. Just as pretty and original could be, * the cost practically Ig. If you don't want & lot of dee. orations and falling erries and leaves in a nursery, tien contrive other decorations to t tiny | ones, a special holiday pi , for example. p Death awaits non-believers who ecca's gates -- yet th ABerican braved i forte pieces by fanatics to visit Mo- | 8 birthplace in Arabia. | January Reader's Digest brings You his incredible story of a angerous p strange and secret Mecca. 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