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Countess of Strathmore IODE marks 36th year GOOD MOHNINQ TOWN OF of Georgetown We salute her and the HILLS That sexy voice that answers the many receptlodsts and secretaries as part of phone for the town belong to Susie Kern- National Secretarys Week Legion Lines Seven attend spring convention By Roma Tlmpton Our Friday night en tertainment week met with the approval of the crowd and Johnny Tocher and Partner will be back for another appearance along with a clarinetist on Friday May Be sure to be In our Lounge and do be there early Johnny la booked up until the fall we wont be able to get him until then Johnny can really those Ivories and But on a sola Dont miss them next time around For your officers and some executive members It was a busy weekend away as seven of us went to for the Spring Convention held by District B in Branch has two branches but most of the ac tivities went on at although Branch SO also spread tbe welcome mat out to us all We attended a very One dance on Saturday evening although personally I moaned Inwardly when I saw the four young fellows that were our band I figured we were in for a really loud night but was ntly surprised after they we believe the best This only happens when you start off by having the best branches In the Zone add having the best Zone In the District and automatically you have to end up with tbe biggest and best District Our congratulatlona to these very fine officers and they can and will do the Job During the meeting the wives were on tour of the city of Brantford seeing points of Interest including the Bell Homestead and Mohawk Chapel After tbe tour coffee and lunch was waiting for them and they were treated royally all weekend Saturday afternoon all wives were In vited to a wine and cheese party parade was great as usual and there were Iota of bands and color parties but a noticeable lack of m Legionnaires wind was strong and really whipped the flags The standard bearers quite a time holding on to them One color party con sisted of John Seattle Frank Bryant and Brian Carte and we thank them for carrying group that night tbe other three have been together for two years They were really terrific and while talking- to them at intermission they said they had received bookings for Port Credit and that evening so obviously others also enjoyed them Perhaps we can get them for an evening also A lot of request they had never heard of but they are learning a lot of the older songs as their requests are for the oldies from our generation Tbe Sunday convention started right on the dot of and we were still at It at There were election of four officers to be decided along with other business It an extremely well run convention by District Chairman Bill and ViceChalrman Don who were both returned to office for another twoyear term These two men work well together and control the convention perfectly Jimmy who of ficiated at our Lounge opening la our new District Com- mander taking over from Bill Shields who has had this Job for the past two years He has done an excellent Job and will now be seeking the position of Provincial Third Vice- President at our convention in Kingston In May We wish him well as Bill has been a dedicated officer starting In his own Oakvllle Branch as District B Command and has the qualities needed to be a Provincial Officer Derek Pile was elected as Deputy District Commander to work along with Jimmy for the next two years We will see these two men In our branch from time to time and at an occasional meeting as they will be responsible for the welfare of the districts branches Tbey both said they realized the challenge they have before them and tbey will do their best for District B which incident Is the largest district In Ontario and Bill Harrison came up on and was on parade Thanks a lot young Fella This have ever been to a convention when started on time as per program Dinner was no exception Those in charge sal dinner was to be a so bead table guests were piped in and we were toasting tbe Queen and our fallen comrades at 30 and were served by A most delicious dinner by the Ladles Auxiliary who efficiently served us and had those large round tables sitting 10 at a table After supper Dominion First Vice President Doug McDonald installed Jim Tyndall In his new position as District Commander and Provincial First Vice President Dave Installed Derek Pile in his new position as Deputy District Com mander At one time Doug McDonald was Provincial President and be was our guest speaker at our convention meeting Hes pride and Joy and Is bis borne branch He invariably ends up having something to say about Dave Capperaulds accent dont know why he does that Dave especially since youve much In tne past few years dont need your Interpreter now Comrade Doug tola us In the morning that the eyes of the world are constantly upon the Royal Canadian Legion and that tne United States Britain and even Russia have sent men over to see how we organize and run our legions Now thats really something Isnt It In the last Issue of the Summit there were a few mistakes that should be corrected now Firstly the Auxiliary Zone Rally Is on the calendar as Monday May 12 That Is wrong It is Tuesday May 13 Secondly it was mistakenly printed that Dave Capperauld was District Commander and would be running for Provincial Third VicePresident that knuw Dave know that Isnt right Dave is now Provincial First VicePresident and will be running for Provincial President In Kingston In May It was left out that BUI Shields District Commander and would be running for Provincial Third Vice in Kingston in May Luckily these men have a good sense of humor and at the weekend convention we ell had a few laughs regardless of what waa written What omitting one line can cause Hurry hurry hurry get your Imperial Elimination draw as soon as you can There very few left Although great night Isnt una June anything the Imperials set out to do Is a great success and you cant wait until the last minute or you will bo out of luck These fellows are buying equipment for physiotherapy department of Georgetown District Memorial Hospital and they dont mean to fool around and take forever doing it I understand that congratulations are In order to Betty and George Sandifer who became first time grandparents over the weekend Son Kevin and Linda have done this to them by having a lb boy Have fun on your fishing trip this Saturday fellows frying pans will be ready when you get back Please dont forget your meeting on Sun day Our sick comrades In hospital are Barney Wilcox George Hughes Jimmy Williams and Sam Glsby Art Stamp and Carter have been Joined by John Beat tie to isitihe comrades In hospital so you are all In good hands Im sorry to bear George has been in hospital for a week I just found out last night about him I wish there was a better way of finding qui who Tbe 38th birthday of the Countreas of Strathmore Chapter IODE was celebrated with a dinner parry held In St Georges Hall Monday April with mem bers and two guests attending Mrs J placed the standards and Mrs J Evans presided at the piano Mrs G thanked the ladles for the delicious turkey dinner which they served The table floral arrangements were given as lucky and these were presented to Mrs Thomp son Miss M Mackenzie Mrs E and Mrs Ruth Evans regent presided for the brief business meeting which followed treasurers report was given by Mrs K and Miss Jean Mackenzie reported on the success of the recent bridge tournament Miss A Dean viceresent reviewed is In hospital Our very beat wishes to you all and a speedy recovery Duffy Wilson la In hospital In Brampton Glad to say Dora la now home CAR CLUB WINNERS NO Pat Chamberlain Charlie Day Carrie Mac McLean R George Nice going folks I had a very nice letter last week from Tom Warnes in York England He enjoys the Summit and reading the Herald that Is sent to him and he wishes to be remembered to all his friends at the Branch Hes always been an interested member of Branch 120 and la pleased to keep up to the goings on even though be is so far away The bridge team was one of his favorite activities I am In the process of writing to Tom and will forward our best regards to him and his wife from us all Anyone wishing his address may call me At our Auxiliary meeting last Thursday we accepted the application of and Lilly will be initiated next meeting night Lou of Contact Centre gave us a full report regarding the Youth Homes project and was most In teresting to listen to There werent too many questions that had to be asked after his talk be covered everything very well homes are needed for either threeday crisis periods threeweek short term needs or up to three months of long term more permanent needs Their main object Is to keep the family together and if there Is a separation needed then to get the family back together soon as possible This service covers Acton and Milton also Winners of our raffle were Comrades Hazel Preston and Kay Hue Help is requested for April banquet and In May there Is help needed for tbe 2nd 3rd 10 14th and Slat Call Jane and offer you help please and save Jane from so much phoning There are many who havent been cut for some time so please dont leave it up to someone else Talking to a member the other day who was asked to bowl Sbe said the building addition at the local hospital and invited members to visit tbe Open House early In May Tbe May meeting of the Chapter will be at tbe home of Miss Ruth Evans Maple Ave and the guest speaker to bt Miss Dorothy Stone Members were invited to attend a pothick meeting of the Local Council of Women last Friday Representatives were to at tend the provincial annual meeting held in Hamilton laal week Mrs Penrlce thanked the committee who arranged the dinner and evening Mrs C Mrs J Evans Mrs Gorth Mrs L From Mrs J Balkgb and Mrs A Grelg remainder of the evening was spent playing Court Whist the winners being Miss Jean Mackenzie and Mrs G McGllvray out to many meetings and hadnt been out to help on banquets and didnt It fair to go out to sports and socials Very good thinking Bus for the May Rally has been ordered So far there are IS names on the list Please call me if you Intend to go This a really fine night Its business of course but In teresting and Informative and If you want to know about your Auxiliary thats the time and place to go Hopefully there will be a parade and after the meeting a buffet will be of fered by tbe Acton ladles If you havent seen their lovely Branch that will be the time to view it and it ia worth viewing Bus leaving Branch at May 13 CORD of Florists shared the with other members of the Fendley family In this years Floral Fantasy presented by the Kinettes Ap proximately was raised for use through out the community Jean Reid our First Vice chaired our meeting on Thursday due to the illness of President Jan are sorry Jan Isnt well and hope she will be loo percent very soon Alice Elliott has been sick the past week At last all booths at the bazaar have been looked after as Marg Porter has offered to take Knitwear over from Maureen who will be on holidays that weekend Marion Bcattle is looking after Touch and Take White Elephant will be managed by McAualand Mary Robinson will look after the Christmas Boutique and tbe Sewing Centre in the good hands of Dot Hicks and slater Marg From now on would you give all your Items to these girls The names of other girls looking ufter tbe various booths appear in your Summit on the Bazaar memo page Bazaar has been set for Saturday October Maude Norrfe has bad daughter and soninlaw Bud and Marlon home for visit from Los Angeles California enjoyed seeing old friends and enjoyed their visit BRANCH MEMBERS THIS THURSDAY IS THE GENERAL MEETING M WILL YOU BE THERE THE HERALD Wednesday April a IKS Page I FOR SUPER OUTBOARD SERVICE LOOK FOR THIS SIGN Wo can with confidence because wo vo trained at special Mercury schools across iho by Is Special Field Service constantly keep us up 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