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Weren’t. J ane. just horner in. ‘. L95 ; after 38 ltCh up on P9“! Plan- dun, one, $6.30 Here they mther. Marjorie, and 1m)? Take said Mar- 'ed byan (N 1.50 become a But this rten rte .x. 50 ll m The Young Women's Auxiliary of' m. P: esbytenan Church met at the 'ume of Miss Mabel Sharp for the} :mnual meeting, with Miss Leah Mc-; Comb in the chair. i Miss Mabel Sharp gave a most inter- ' mung talk on the Soong family of China. Mrs. Clifford Howell presided for the election of officers and the preeentation of reports. The allocation has been reached. The following officers were elected: President, Miss L. McComb; vice- president, Mrs. Arthur Atkinson; treasurer, Miss Julia Weir; secretary, Miss Mabel Sharp; birthday box trea- surer, Mrs. J. Grierson; welcome and welfare, Mrs. Clarence Bartoot: sup- ply secretary, Mrs. E. S. MacArthur. The December meeting of the T.O.G. club of the Baptist Church was held at the home of Mrs. Albert Long- worth on Thursday evening. Miss Beulah Burnett presided over a short Christmas programme which had been arranged by Mrs. J. -M. Ward. Read- ings were given by Mrs. R. C. East- man, Miss Eva Redford and Mrs. Har- ry Diebel. A number of carols were sung. “- A The following are the officers for 1945: Honorary President. Mrs. J. M. Ward; president, Mrs. C. D. McLean; lst Vice-president, Mrs. Albert Pier- son; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Walter Bayley; secretary, Miss Beulah Bur- nett; treasurer, Mrs. Harry Diebel; pianist, Mrs. R. C. Eastman. BAPTIST CHURCH T. 0. G. CLUB The December meeting of Knox Church Women's Association was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. T. F. House with thirty mem- bers present and the first vice presi- dent, Mrs. J. Mather presiding. The hymn “Joy to the World" opened the meeting, followed by prayer by Mrs. R. Twamley. Mrs. S. T. Chapman read psalm 27. Mrs. A. Hay reported that the visiting committee had made twenty-two calls in November. . g- “‘LA_A Mrs. Charles Moore and Mrs. Robert ' Whitmore were named a nominatingl ('mnmittee to bring in a report to} the January meeting. The member's," its in past years, will remember sickl and shut-in members at Christmas. ‘ About thirty dollars was received from birthday envelopes. The singing of ”It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” and “O Come all ye Faithful” closed the business meeting. For the programme Mrs. A. W. \larch gave an especially fine rendi- tion of Henry Van Dyke’s “The Other Wise Man". Mrs. Bert Stoneouse, Mrs. M. H. Kneehtel and Mrs. Wilfred Barbour rendered a lovely Christmas trio “The Angels' Song”. The meeting rinsed with the Lord's Prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Roy Lawrence and her committee. The Ladies Guild of St. Paul’s? (“nun-h, Egremont, met on December! 1st at the home of Mrs. Wallace Mat- ilto-ws with an attendance of 18. The si-ripture was chosen from St. Luke’s :nspt'l and was read by Mrs. Mat- H‘mWs. The minutes of the last meet- in); were read by the secretary, Mrs. Hurdun and the financial report of the past yiar was given by Mrs. T. Tucker. Mrs. Jones, birthday box con- \o-ner. gave an encouraging repot. The! mil call was answered with a bazaar' donation and the topic ”Christmas”? was ably given by Rev. R. S. Jones, who also presided for the election of officers for the ensuing year as fol- lows: Hon. Pres, Mrs. R. S. Jones; President. Mrs. J. C. Queen, vice- president, Mrs. J. Hargrave; secre- tary, Mrs. W. Gordon; treasurer, Mrs. \‘.' Matthews; pianist, Mrs. Mack; \Vork Conveners, Mrs. C. Hargrave, Mrs. W. Atrheson and Mrs. W. P01- lock: Friendship Conveners, Mrs. A. ‘.,A WITH THE CHURCHES I‘IV-u. - â€"-‘ Lawronco, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. M. Mat- thaws: auditors, Mrs. R. Wilson and Mrs. C. Hargrave. A vote of thanks was moved thanking the ladies for their prosperous work during the past A “2-4..” ll.‘ IO r. ‘râ€"vr‘.â€" -7 -- year. Blest Be- the Tie that Bifids" closed the meeting. Lunch was ser- ved. The weekly meeting of the Presby- 3; terian Y. P. S. was held in the church ‘j basement on Monday night with the 1 president. Douglas Donnelly in the ' «hair. A Christmas carol “0 Little j Town of Bethlehem’ ’opened the meet- . ing. followed by prayer by Mr. Mac- lnnes. Matthew 5: 1-16 was read as the scripture lesson by Robert Wil- meeting were read by the secretary and were adopted by Campbell Ree- ws and Bernice Cluchey. The roll t-ull was well answered with the au-. thor of your favourite book. Next‘ Week's roll call is to be a Christmasi :“vssago. It was decided to have a7l 'nlnnggan party early in the new1 year. Frances Cluchey was appointed; (-onx'ener of the social evening. The] (“upper contest was won by Thelmai Cluchey’s side. - ' AL- Aqynn;na “My, PRESBYTERIAN Y. W. A. The special speaker 0 was Mr. R. W. Christie, mcollvm talk on “Books address Mr. Christie m there are three kinds 01 \. lLl'. l”. ‘v a u \Iu- The special speaker of the evening' nun Mr. R. W. Christie. who gave an. c-u'vliwnt talk on “Books". During the! address Mr. Christie mentioned that; ilzt'l't' are three kinds 0 i simple reader. one who reads just for mmething to doâ€"the intellectual wilder, one who reads for knowledge, the happy reader, one who reads to broaden his intellectual and spiritual in? enlightening talh. The carol “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” closed the meeting, followed ST. l’Al'L'S LADIES GI'ILD The KNOX ( ‘lll'lfl‘ll \V. PRESBYTERIAN Y. P. S. December 14, 10M M. Ward for their December meeting. Mrs. G. A. Thompson was in the chair. 'The hymn “While Shepherds Watched their Flocks opened the meeting. The . Scripture, the 2nd chapter of St. Mat- thew was read by Mrs. W. D. Erwin. Miss Redford led in a season of pray- ”er. A reading “The Snowflake” was : given by Mrs. Albert Pierson. The thymn “0 Little Town of Bethlehem” was sung and the minutes were read and adopted. The roll call was well answered by a verse of scripture con- taining the word ‘peace’. Mrs. East- man gave an instrumental. The topic [dies Aid met at the home of Mrs. J. A Christmas Story, taken from the Quiet Hour in the Family Herald was given by Miss Beulah Burnett, for Mrs. B. Scott, who was unable to be present, was well given. The secre- tary-treasurer gave a report of the year’s work. The election of officers took place and it was moved and se- conded that Mrs. Bogle’s resignation as president, on account of illness, be accepted. This was done with regret. The following are the officers for 1945: Hon. Pres., Mrs. W. Bogle; President, Mrs. G. A. Thompson; lst vice-president, Mrs. R. C. Eastman; ‘. ‘i’-_‘o The December meeting of Knox Church Evening Auxiliary was held in {Queen Street Church Tuesday evening iwith a large attendance. Miss Helen lGerrie presided and introduced a Esplendid Christmas program in three ,parts. called. “A Canadian Friendship . Service.” l A_-‘. I --_7" 2nd vice-president, Mrs. J. M. Ward;‘ Sec.-Treas., Miss E. Redford; assist- ant, Mrs. J. M. Ward; Link and Vis- itor, Mrs. J. Kinnee; Inspirational Woman, Mrs. R. Wilson; Organist, Mrs. W. Thompson; Press Reporter, Mrs. W. D. Erwin. Mrs. Robert Wilson, vice-president, presided for the Ladies Aid. Mrs. Mof- fat Opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. J. F. Giles, the president, was not present so the election of officers for 1945 was the only item of busi- ness. The 1944 officers were re-elected for 1945 as ’follows: President, Mrs. IV. J. F. Giles; lst Vice President, Mrs. H. Scott; 2nd vice president, Mrs. C. Rit- chie; Treasurer, Mrs. W. Thompson; Secretary, Mrs. W. Erwin. uv Mrs. W. Thompson gave her report for the year and it will be given a- gain next month. God Save the King closed the meeting and Mrs. Ward and committee in charge served a dainty lunch. Uta- V IV». The First part, “God’s Gift to Us”i' included Christmas hymns and re-. sponses by all members. Mrs. Irvin‘s Sharpe led part 2. “Our Gift of Ador-I ation and Praise.” This was a beautL‘ ful candlelight service and opened‘ with the members repeating the Mag-‘ nificat. Then followed Miss Olivene, Yiirs lighting a candle of friendship! for the Jews of Canada. Mrs. M. Eng.'. lish lit a candle for French Canadians,fi Mrs. Roy Wiggins for newcomers from| Europe. Miss Betty Henderson lit a' candle for the descendants of German. iScandanavian and British settlers whoi {planted the Protestant Church in the; land. Mrs. Spiesz lit a candle of *friendship for those who have come [from Africa and Asia. ‘.AA‘_ _:_1_ écfiandanavian and British settlers Whoi W” w "vw- u - . planted the Protestant Church in the; and nuts; the“ add to batter and fold land. Mrs. Splesz lit a candle of in. flour. Line a loaf pan with two from Africa and Asia. batter in. Bake in electric oven at During this service three little girls. ‘ 300 deg- f0" 13/4 hours. Jalna Shame. Rosalyn March and . . Catherine Manus sang Luther’s Cradle. “do”, Fm't Cake Song “Away in a Manger.” Mrs. Bert 9,; cup sugar, 1/1, cup molasses, 3/4 Stoneouse and Mrs. Milo Knchhtel cup milk, 1/3 cup corn syrup, 1%- cups sang “The First N091"- The auxmary fine whole-wheat. flour, 1/; cup pastry members sang a Polish carol. “Infant ! flour, 4 mpg. baking powder, 1/“, tsp. HOIy” and a canadian €31.01, “Gentle . salt, 1 tsp. cinnanlon, IA tsp. each of Marv Laid H9" Babe." lallspice, cloves, mace and grated nut- The third part was “Our Gift Of meg, 2 cups seeded raisins (cut in Love” and showed how love can speak pieces), 1/1, cup thinly sliced peel, or a language all nationalities can under- ! glace cherries. stand without an interpreter. This ser-I Mix sugar, molasses, milk and corn vice closed by smgmg "Lord 0‘. thelsyrup. Reserve 1/4 cup pastry flour. Lands." __ _ ..__-_._ "if“; Mix and sift dry ingredients. Combine -4.) sands" Amnl‘nol‘ urifh The business meeting followed. The!, treasurer reported last Saturday’s sale'1 a splendid success with $45.12 raised. L Mrs. D. McQueen and Miss Mary“ Morton were in charge of the bake ta-l . ble. Mrs. Roy Wimins and Mrs Spiesz sold aprons and Miss Barbara Ritchie, Mrs. Hutchinson. Miss Myrtle Mortley. and Mrs. Rav Adams were in the tea. room. A supply bale will be sent in' |Mav to the Sauzeen reserve at South- eampton. Mrs. Bert Stoneouse took the Ichair for the election of officers. with; | the following elected to serve for 1945. Honorary Presidents: Mrs. Cal Kin-‘ 1nee. Mrs. Bert Stoneouse. Mrs. A. W. 'March: Past President. Miss H. Ger- irie: Pfesident. Mrs. Wilfred Barbour: list Vice-President. Miss Etta Twam- ilew 2nd Vice-President. Mrs. R. Pad- :field: 3rd Vice-President. Mrs. D. Mc- {Queenz Recording and Corresponding . ,. Mrs. Davidson: Treasurer. iMrs. J. Spiesz: Secretarv of Steward- ishih and Finance. Olivene Yiirs: :Pianist, Mrs. R. Padfield: Assistant- Pianist. Mrs. A. TaVlor: Press Report- er. Mrs. G. H. Wilson: Communitv Friendship Convener. Mrs. D. Mc- Queen: Devotional. Miss E. TwamleYI: Work. Mrs. R. McGirr: Supply. Miss» . Barbara. Ritchie: Secretary Birthdav ' Box. Mrs. R. Adams: Missionarv - Monthly and Temperance. Miss Maude l Storrev: Mission Circle leaner. Mrs. - A. Taylor: Lunch Convener. Mrs. Roy L Wiggins. s. Miss Gerrie expressed appreciation l of the splendid co-operation she had r . received in the past four years and i added a few words of appreciation of arMiss Marv Morton. who concludes 14 KNOX EVENING AUXILIARY years of fan as treasurer (1‘: III can“. y A . The Auxiliary has exceeded its allo- cation. having raised $337.66 this year with a few mite boxes yet to be re- turned. Miss Gerrie gave a. reading. “This Christmas.” and the meeting closed with The King and benediction followed by lunch served by Mrs. M. Enalish, Mrs. Irvin Sharpe. Mrs. G. H. -â€" .1 m--- -nA DAVEYâ€"FLYNNâ€" In Bournmouth, England, Saturday, November 11, 1944, Miss Mary Elizabeth Flynn, S.Reg. N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Flynn, of Barntield, Kerry, Ireland, to Pilot Of- ficer Richard Royden Davey, D.F.M., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Da- ‘vey of Bentlnck. P. O. Davey has be- I)" ‘llall, 1'10!” .5- v Wilson. Miss Betty Henderson and Miss Olivene Yiirs. ‘ Cluc3l WI! u vey of Bentinck. P. O. Davey has be- gun a new tour of operations and is based in Italy, while the bride will come to Canada to reside with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Davey when arrange- ments can be completed. MARRIED Dy ANN! AMA" ---§ Hydro Home Economist -â€"-" Hello, Homemakers! Who can resist the thought of Christmas! Wartime, or not ,we can’t shut Christmas out. The heart-warming good will, the gay decorations, the traditional food, these Ills LU ysuw-vv --- _- Let us, in our kitchens, keep the light of Christmas burning. Let us bake a holiday cake, even if some of the in- gredients are difficult to find, or sub- stitutes must be used. Usually, we talked about Christmas cakes several weeks earlier than this, but the supplies this year were so un- certain that we decided you would cakes during this festive season. How- ever, stores have been displaying fresh supplies of several fruit cake in- gredients this week and there have been numerous requests for recipes that we published two years ago. U..“' wâ€"‘â€" - Here are recipes we gave you in 1942, about which we received many favdurable comments: % cup butter, 2/3 cup sugar, 4 eggs,‘ 1/3 cup nuts (chopped), 1/3 cup peel' (cut fine), 2% cups flour, 1,4: tsp. salt,‘ 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 cup seedless. l’aisins, 1 1/3 cups currants, 2 tbs. or- ange juice. Topâ€"ping: 1/3 cup cirton peel, cut in thin slices, and 1/3 cup candied cher- ries, cut in pieces. Beat in eggs thoroughly. Stir in: nuts. Sift flour with baking powder] and salt, mix with fruit, and add tO' first mixture. Add orange and lemon‘ peel mixed with orange juice. Mix thoroughly and put in two or threeI small pans lined with wax paper and greased. Cover top with candied cher- ries and citron. Bake in electric oven 275 deg. for 11.4 hours. Cover with paper for the last 20‘ minutes of baking. New Gumdrop Cake 1‘14.» cups raisins, V4 cup of water, 1/: cup shortening, ‘2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1,-4.- tsp. soda in 2 tsps. hot water, 1/; cup thick applesauce, 1‘»; cups sifted flour, 1/.» tsp. nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. cinna- mon, V.- t’p .s'a‘t, 1 cup gumdrops (sli- ,ced, any kind but licorice), 1,; cup I nuts. .-“‘~v Simmer raisins in water about three minutes. Cool. Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly and beat in the egg. Dissolve baking soda in 2 tsps.. hot water a 4"; add to applesauce; then fold into the creamed mixture. Sift flour, sa't and spices together. Mix part of flour with gumdrops, raisins ‘A -44.-“ â€"â€"A :n‘A yn‘uvw v-- Mix sugar, molasses, milk and corn syrup. Reserve 1/4 cup pastry flour. Mix and sift dry ingredients. Combine mixtures, then add fruits dredged with the 1,4 cup flour. Turn into buttered and floured loaf pan and bake 50 to 60 minutes in an electric oven (325 to 350 deg.) nus MIXING BDWI. pee! THE DURHAM, ONTARIO, CHRONICLE English Plum Pudding Dundee Cake RIGHT! AND PRICES. '9 @363” ”W; THAT'S WHY SOMEBODY HAS TO JOHNNY- WHAT IF THEY /" STOP INFLATION. WITH A BALLOON GET Too BIG ? .. _:_ ,;:--.:. IT’S YOU. WITH PRICES IT'S You AND THE w RT 3” I .......... ....... ............. ........ ' Eerving. :"éombine ailâ€"i the ingredients. Turn Iinto a well-greased mould. Cover and e steam in well-cooker 2 to 2% hours. TAKE A TIP: Preparations for a fruit cake: I 1. Pick over raisins am} currants, 2 cups grated carrots, % cup chap- 7 uniforms. The l! ped suet, 54 cup sugar, 34 cup corn ‘ Leader Malcoln syrup, 1 tsp. salt, rind and puice of 1‘ Following the lemon, 1 cup crushed Graham cracker was held at the crumbs, as cup nuts, 1/; tsp. cinnamon, tawa. 1/9 tsp. cloves, 2 tsps. baking powder, 1 -â€" cup seedless raisins. WISE . __ j!-..‘.â€" Mn.-- into a well-greased mould. cover and . . . _ A quiet wedding was solemnized on steam in well cooker 2 to 2% hours. Saturday, December 9’ at the manse, TAKE A TIP; Hanover, by the bride’s former pastor, Rev. L. Pickering, when Rebecca Jean Preparations for a fI‘Uit cake: Henderson, third daughter of Mr. and 1. Pick over raisins and currants, Mrs. William Henderson of Toronto rinse in water, lift out and spread to ' was united in marriage to Corporal dry before using. lClayton J. Wise, only son of Mr. and 2. Take Off any large pieces 0? Mrs. Jesse Wise of Bentnck. sugar on peel. Warm the peel slightly. The bride looked charming in a on a pan in the electric oven and slice navy blue velvet dress and hat, with thin. BI‘OWD llUtS and chop a little. matching accessories. The bridesmaid Steam cherries if they are hard and was Mrs. Bruce Clark, who was at- cut in halves. tired in old gold. The groom was sup- ! ”QQL -..-.. (‘1-qu A: n‘non iv 6. Add flavouring and any syrup . gradually, then fold in the flour mix- !ture and stir in the floured fruits and nuts. I 7. Pour cake batter into tins lined with two thicknesses of greased pa- per, filling the pans only two-thirds 3. "Sifszgur, then measure and sift again three times with the spices, bak- ing powdar_ _(if Aused) and salt. ,- .1 _..4. --.:4l‘ 1",, l431”Sprinkl‘eâ€"fliiiits and nuts with a- bout one-quarter of the sifted flour mixture. 5. Beat the butter until creamy; add sugar gradually and beat in eggs gradually. If the mixture begins to curdle add some of the flour and con- tinue beating in the eggs.. full. heated to only 300 deg. If you have one with two switches for the oven, use bottom switch only for heating. A small tin of hot water in the one provides moisture while baking. 2 L. A. C. Leonard Davey of Clinton .was a week-end visitor with his par- ;ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Davey of Bentinck. Anne Allan invites you to write to her c/o The Chronicle. Send in your suggestions on homemaking problems and watch this column for replies. Lieut. R. G. Ferguson of Camp Bor- den spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Erwin. Mr. and Mrs. John Mighton and two sons, Glenelg, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Middleton spent Sunday after- noon with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Love at Harkaway. Mrs. Charles Kirk, Windsor, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mortley for the past five months, returned to her home last Mrs. Richard Barber left this week to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. M. McKay, of Inwood. Mrs. Thomas A. Goodchild and three children have returned to their home in Niagara Falls. Mrst-Ioward Duke is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moffat. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schutz, Jr., spent a few days last week in Toronto. Miss Inez Twamley of Preston was a week-end visitor with her mother and sister, here. Cheerfulness is an excellent wearing quality. It has been called the bright weather of the heart. It givs harmony to the soul, and it is perpetual song without wordsâ€"-it is tantamount to repose. It enables nature to recruit its tsrength, wheas worry and dis- content debilitate it, involving con- stant wear and tear. Cmot Pudding A quiet wedding of interest to many friends of the bride in Durham, took place on Saturday, December 9, at the R. C. A. F. chapel at Rockclifte, 0nt.. when Flight Lieut. Nursing Sister Evelyn Baird of Ottawa. daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Baird of Durham, became the bride of Flight Lieut. Thomas B. Jarrott, of Paris, now stationed at Rockcliffe. The bride was attended by Nursing Sister Jollow of Ottawa and both the bride and her attendant wore their uniforms. The best man was Squadron Leader Malcolm of St. Eugene. F’Fbllowing the ceremonyâ€"a reception was held at the Chatteau Laurier, 0t- tawa. "‘fhe' ’bride looked charming in a navy blue velvet dress and hat, with matching accessories. _The . bridesmaid was Mrs. Bruce Clark, who was at- tired in old gold. The groom was sup- ported by Mr. Bruce Clark of Owen Sound. v D.“- On Monday night a shower was held at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. George Torry of Mulock when a de- lightful evening was spent in music and dancing to music supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Brigham. A shower was also held in Toronto at the home Mrs. Bert Guest. The bride and groom received many useful and lovely gifts and a host of good wishes go with the young couple for a long and happy married life. Corp. Wise is stationed “V Vuâ€"uuur ple will make their home in Toronto for the duration. MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY HELD ANNUAL MEETING At the annual meeting of Maple- wood Cemetery there was not a very large attendance. It was again agreed to have a bee in the early spring. R.J. Eden was re-elected trustee and Cecil ! Barber and Albert Keller were chosen ‘ auditors for 1945. The bee committee consists of Charles McAlister, Jas. M. Marshall, Kenneth McIlvride, Robert Carmount, Walter Ferguson, William Allan, James Johnson and trusees. The E usual reports were dealt with. Ten, plots were put under perpetual care- and ten funerals were held during the The weekly meeting began by fall- ing into patrols and forming the Horse Shoe. All the Guides played a. game known as The Missing Article’ then some. worked on slippers that are: to be sent to the Refugee. Others? worked on their Tenderfoot and the remainder continued the game. The, meeting closed with Taps. l WISE - HENDERSON HYMENEAL Strange we so toil to fashion for our unseen ends, The splendors that the tarnish of the world doth mar, When all the lasting glory of our life depends Upon a Child, a Stable and a Star. Sincere and Heartiest Greetings to All My Friends and Acquaintances Thc December meeting of the Vic- tory Women's Institute was held (in Thursday evening, December 7. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barber. This meeting took the form of a social evening with a splendid attendance. The meeting Opened in the usual man- ner with the president in the chair. A letter of thanks was_read from Mis- I-.. A LA.- l A “‘1‘ I \ “sun-~- _ 7 1y considered incurable but due to advances in medical science, many wonderful cures are effected. Douglas Johnson, who has returned from overseas after three and one half years’ service, gave a most interest- ing address on the people of Africa. ants served lunch. ses Erma and Jean Bogle for a box they received while ill. Boxes for lo- cal soldiers and shut-ins will be pack- ed this week. The Maple Leaf was ter gave a recitation. Misses Marjory Wolfe and Myrtle Porter danced the Highland Fling. Mrs. John McVean read an interesting article on the spirit of Christmas which is needed this year more than ever. Rev. J. M. Ward of Durham was present and gave a most interesting address on Tuberculosis. This disease was former- A A--- ‘A ubv~nluwuu and visitors. The meeting opened with the president, Mrs. George Sharp in the chair, by singing the Ode, 0 Canada and repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. The minutes of the and the roll call “a Bible verse with promise" and the roll call for war ! work were well responded to. A chart Ifrom the Wartime Prices and Trade :Board showing Mrs. Consumer’s lNighmare with Inflation was well iworth studying. Mrs. Simmons gave a 'splendid report of the Institute Conâ€" vention which she attended in Tor- onto which was very interesting and much enjoyed by all. i The program Opened with a carol "‘Joy to the World”. A quiz “What . Do You Know About Christmas" was ,conducted by Mrs. Burgess with Mrs. C. Henry, Miss M. McGirr and Mrs. l Giles responding with the answers. ”The subject for this meeting was 1"‘Books Suitable for Chiistmas" and alwas taken by Miss M. McGirr. She 3 explained the different books men, women and children like to read. The :members decided to give the hospital a pair of wool blankets as a Christ- mas gifts and Mrs. Sheath and Miss McGirr were appointed to look after ,this. A carol “0 Little Town of Beth- Durham Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs. Joe Moore with an attendance of twenty-five members .. __ _____ .- DURHAM WOMEN‘S THEY'RE DOING A SWELL JOB! It was the timely establishment of a price ceiling that saved this country from the perils of soar- ing pricesâ€"cons rising farther and faster than wages could ever go. The men who are carrying out the anti-inflation programme realize the battle is very far from won. They are fighting on, with all the knowledge and training at their command. Are we giving them the support they deserve? McGirr’ at did lunch Defendant: "r nothing before." jail?" Women’s Institutes JOHN lAIAT'I' lIMITED Judge: “Guilty or not guilty? Defendant: “Not guilty." Judge: “Have you ever be Presbyterian Student. VlLli \IV\. a... V and her groui) served a_ splen- “No, suh; I never stole PAGE I 9H in