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BEATON The housekeeper wore mink Margaret and I had a rare relationship She wife of a bank manager and a fabulous housekeeper In fad her house reminded me of Simpson a House of Ideas Not a thing out of place I always had the feeling parts of it should be roped off so noone would walk on the Moors or touch the When I was contemplating my return to the working world outside the home I advertised or housekeeper Margaret applied I Just about died when she came to my door her blonde hair all beautifully tiny body encased in an obviously expensive pair of hand tailored slacks and her pel poodle sporting a collar tucked neatly under tier arm The upshot of the encounter wis tint needed a diversion ouLside her home every bit as much as did I It was a matter of degree and a matter of doing what did best With Margaret It was housekeeping And was she good Our house was never so clean She wiped fingerprints I know wire there Frustrated Kids The boys were actually frustrated by so much tidiness Their bureau drawers were ill with underwear socks shirts etc in mat piles Their cupbojrdswerestraifihleneddiily to the point win re they know where anything wis In fact all but hung thi poor from the ceiling by the heels until I arrived from work everything she wanted me to at least sec it that way before the kids got loose and messed up her day activity borne housekeeper I used to love the vision Margaret gave as she answered my door to callers When the knock came shed slip into the powder room cheek her hair her clothes I m sure the Avon lady nought wis putting her on when she said she the lady of he house but rather he housekeeper Her cleaning basket wis mother wondrous thing to behold Alongside the waxes and sprays she let me buy my own as she had her own brands was can of ly and some hand lotion A regular kit for Margaret and thi house combined During the winter months she could be seen approaching her place of business in a full length mmk coat I kid not My cleaning lady was much dressed than was the of the house And much better Split This was my first job back in the force after an absence of years My salary was small but I was determined Margaret job was every bit as as mine and so I split it right down the middle Of count Margaret got the best of he irgain is she t pay income tax nor did she have the expenses of travel inlc the city clothes etc In fact she sometimes look pity on me and bought me new towels for the kitchen new sets for the bathrooms and one day I actually home to find new lampshades on my bedside table limps Now that really putting yourself into the job We still have in our possession the steam iron electric frying pan and mixer she was throwing out for newer models Occasionally she notice the boys needed new socks or underwear and d discover extra pairs In their possession Good for each other and were good for other She needed me and I needed her We parted company in natural fashion She and her were taking a months vacation in Florida something her employer afford to do and we were forced to work out on our own By the time she returned we realized we were coping just fine The period of adjustment was over The bo j s had become accustomed to mother working and I had lost my guilt feeling at doing so The house returned to normal almost overnight Margaret s influence was too late It was no time before the drawers were messed up the in shambles and the But it was fun while it lasted till Wednesday November mi Page LEGION LINES Christmas tree ticket selling By Mac Gib Telford and Gord King report that the Tree tickets are selling well but there are still a lot of books outstanding and they would appreciate having them returned as soon as possible so that they can be folded and the stubs put in the drum for the The tickets for the New Year s Dance are ex peeled to go on salt on Thursday November S following our General Meeting The cost will per couple and the tickets will initially be sold to numbers only with any txtra tickets being made available at later dale to members who wish to bring friends Thlsdatewill be announced soon As mentioned previously our General Meeting will be held next Thursday night at Among the Items of business that meeting will be the annual nomination of Members Ordinary members who know of people who do not qualify for form of membership and who have performed services on behalf of the Legion or the Com munlty may submit their names at this meeting and they will be considered for membership Since we art limited In number of mem we can have in the Branch the ecu Iv tbesc submissions carefully before making final recom at the December ting Ilaiel Dumper reports that the Ladies Auxiliary have had a most successful sports day On Saturday November they attended the second Zone crtbbage and euchre tour which was held at Bra ma 1 Branch The cam of Ethel Anthony and Marlon CorllneofGcorgelowncameln first Port Credit was second and Held of came third Since the team of Jean and won the first tournament held in Ac I on on October the won the one Trophy for In the competition won Hit Trophy with the of I- loss Tracy May Tost Hewitt and Pearl Wilson finishing a close second on both phyoffs Moss and Tost for he high lout hind on the first game the high lone bind in second tour Bowls I namtnts coming up on the lib and nth of December and those members wishing to play are to contact the Officer Haul Dumper at The up was lutky winners of a pair of tickets were The third and fourth prizes of cheer went to Hud Hill and The following numbers of Hit tar Club win winners in the last draw held Thursday night No Wallace No Traey No How No V ind No A to hear that our Second Vice President Jake Timpson wis ible to come home on Saturday and hope Jake will be to resume normal activities in the near We noticed lhat on the last weekend we had Tom Hill and Held as visitors from sick leave and we wish them both speedy recoveries There quite a number of members of the Branch cither in the hospital or at home Prices In Effect Until Nov 27th 40 Piece Metric and Inch Drive Socket Set Allin one socket set including every thing you need Drop forged steel An all metal case Steel Tool Box Here s a handy gift A sturdy tool box with a lift out tote tray It s finished in Red colour enamel Size is 19 Parts Storage Cabinet B D Reversing Drill Kit A Canadianmade drawer cabinet that s ideal for home office or shop Handy for storing nails screws buttons clips You name il A great gift for Dad this drill with kit includes most used accessories Because it reverses it can also be used as a 2way screwdriver 1000 RPM 14 95 Beavers Reg 8 95 28 Beaver Reg 39 STORE HOURS Tuos am pm Thurs FrI 9 am pm pm Guolph Stroet E Georgetown 8772234 am 6pm Wed a pm Sat am WE ACCEPT