. THE BC. LUMBER WORKER Page Seven THE WOMA AUXILIARY REPORTS ASSOCIATE CORNER HOMEMAKER NEWS EDITOR: GLADYS SHUNAMAN : UG } a : , Ladies At Cowichan Lake Promote Political Action Much credit is due to our Membership Drive Committee and their sub-committees for the splendid social evening on November 11. Tnvitations were sent to 50 in an effort to interest them in the Aux- iliary movement. These prospective members were each visited prior ‘to the social. Much energy and enthusiasm was put into various games which we appreciated a chance to relax and listen to a recitation union organizing by Brother Verne Weaver. Brother Weaver also id the singing of “The Union Maid,” which he heard at the WEA School. This was followed by an informal talk on the need for auxiliaries yeSister Edna Brown in which ¢ Jeferred to the Union man whose wife was not in the auxil- jary as a “one arm batter.” The supper committee arranged a de- licious lunch and the “High School Swingettes” provided excellent music for dancing, During the intermission Brother Fred Wilson outlined the develop- ment of the Local and praised the auxiliary for the part it has played in building the organization. Since the social was held eight new members have been gained. Delegates to the Federated Aux- iliaries Convention and the Dis- trict Council meeting gave de- tailed reports and answered many questions, A committee drew up resolutions on hot lunches for School children and children’s clothing and a committee has been Set up to take up the price and label checking in this community. ‘The study of “How to Conduct a Union Meeting” was continued at our last educational meeting and a report on the address given “by Dr. Dorothy Mawdsley, dean of women at the University of British Columbia, at the Conven- tion was discussed. Brother Owen Brown reported on the men’s con- vention and explained the pro- gram adopted. The discussion following this report lasted over an hour and many of the sisters still had questions to ask. Another joint PAC fneeting was held at which we discussed in detail matters pertaining to our Village Municipality and the forth- coming election of commissioners. it was decided to study Immigra- tion Regulations in an effort to assist many of our members in Zaining naturalization papers,’ thus making them eligible to vote. An agenda, including discussion on the National Health Insurance Act, Unempoyment Insurance Act, the Proposed Family Allowances and Tocal needs, was drawn up for the _ first_in a series of mass meetings eld in the community, sisters attended the Sub- _ Local monthly meeting. A delegation visited the Queen _ Alexander Solarium where we our adopted boy and turned the jam we made. A motion Was passed expressing great ap- ot ion for the interest in and assistance given the Solarium by the Auxiliaries of the IWA, PRESS COMMITTEE, per J. Sumner, 7 C. Atchison. Camp 6 Ladies Still Active At the meeting of Youbou Camp 6 Auxiliary on November 16th Sisters Malbon and Atchison re- ported on the Federated Auxili- aries Convention and the B.C. District Council meeting which they found to be both interesting and educational. In the last six months we have lost 16 members because of fami- lies moving out of camp but we still have 38 members in goog standing. It was decided to send $10 a month to the Overseas Cigarette Fund and so far the money has been raised by teas and sale of home cooking. Many fine acknowl- edgments have been received from the boys overseas and some of these have been posted on the public billboard to show how much the boys appreciate receiv- ing cigarettes. Monthly card parties are now a means of raising funds and although the attendance is not large, they are fairly successful. A Penny Drill is to be started at the next meeting. The sum of $20 is being do- nated towards furnishing mat- tresses for a ward in the Duncan Hospital. This project was under- taken by Duncan, Lake Cowichan and Camp 6 Auxiliaries, In order to help Local 1-80 with their delegates’ Convention ex- Penses we have assessed ourselves 75 cents each which will be turned over to the Local shortly. A Political Action Committee has been set up in conjunction with the Sub-Local and now that the conventions are over we hope to get down to serious business, We have a good attendance at all meetings and look to increased activity in the near future. THE ART OF LIVING It would be interesting to figure out just how many foot-pounds of energy men have saved them- selves, since the creation of the world, by keeping up the pretense that a special knack is required for washing dishes and for dust- ing—and that the knack is wholly feminine. * AUXILIARIES SHOULD START NOW TO PREPARE RESOLUTIONS FOR THE B.C. DISTRICT CONVEN- TION IN JANUARY, Blood Bank Investigated A word for our faithful hospital committee, who continue to pay their regular weekly visits. The patients, especially those whose homes are not in Duncan, look forward to these visits, so keep up the good work, sisters. Sister Hauk made inquiries re- garding our blood bank and re- ported the donations may be made at the King’s Daughters Hospital. Names of donors are to be sent to the hospital and they will be called in groups. It is unlikely the rest room will be available before spring as the tenants may not be able to vacate thé building until then. On November 25th the Auxiliary is holding its regular bi-monthly dance. The Shawinigan Lake orchestra is supplying the music. Raffle tickets to aid the hospital bazaar will be sold at the dance. Volunteers for the joint Politi- cal Action Committee were Sisters Mildred Hauk, Mae Custer and Norma Heyd. An Auxiliary scrap book is to be compiled and Sisters Ruttan and Thomasen are selecting ap- propriate material, Sisters Mae Custer and Norma Heyd gave detailed reports on the Federated Auxiliaries Conven- tion and the District Council meet- ing respectively. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the meeting. Good Meeting At Courtenay Courtenay Local 91 held a suc- cessful membership meeting on November 16th, both from the standpoint of the large attendance and constructive business carried out. The fine reports of the Feder- ated Auxiliaries Convention and the District Council meeting given by Sisters Cowle and Peterson were received with keen interest and resulted in a greater appre- ciation of the importance of send- ing delegates to conventions All plans and recommendations brought in by the executive for the bazaar were endorsed by the meeting. Every member is doing something for the bazaar; cook- ing, sewing, baking, collecting articles among friends or canvass- ing the stores. The enthusiasms of our members and the favorable Tesponse from the business people indicate that the bazaar will be a success. The resignation of Sister Cowle as president of our Local was re- ceived with regret. Sister Cowie has held that position since the foundation of the Local and has carried out her duties conscien- The draw for the Turkey will be held on December 16th at the Semi-Annual Ball at Merville, Remember the bazaar on De- cember 7th, Come one, come all. Book Review The Rainbow By DON BARBOUR . IE reading of the novel, “The Rainbow,” by Wanda Wasilewsa, « will be time well spent by anyone who has any doubt as to why or for what this war is being fought; for those who clearly understand the issues at stake the book will also provide inspirational reading. While the book describes in plain language all the German atroci- ties of the most horrible type, it also has many breath-taking, split- second decisions taken by the inhabitants of the Ukrainian village in order to rob their German captors of the fullest satisfaction from their depravities. The description of the Ukrainian villagers’ unbounded faith’ in their Red Army, of the burning desire to serve those fighting men and guerillas under all circumstances, coupled with a close check on all who would give aid or comfort to the common enemy provides a‘stirring picture of total war. All this activity helps to carry the People through their terrible ordeal and assists the Red Army to liberate the village more quickly than otherwise could have been the case, ° /NEREOUES one could describe ° ° partly in words the bestialities of the German soldiers, yet mere words fail to picture the resistive power of the Ukrainian villagers to their temporary German captors. That part of the story is intangible, like the real rainbow, a symbol, the most powerful of all powerful forces, the will of a people to be free from oppression and tyranny and the hope of a better world to live, work and die naturally in. It is my humble opinion that in order to get the full meaning of the book, “The Rainbow,” you will have to read it yourself as it is not what is written there, but rather that which is unwritten that best describes this willpower so necessary to rid the world of Fascism, and, only very few authors have the outstanding ability necessary to write a book in the way Wanda Wasilewsa writes “The Rainbow.” Visit Loggers At Vancouver Vancouver Ladies Auxiliary re- Port having visited the following woodworkers in the Vancouver General Hospital: Olsen, Boat Log- ging Co., N. Nikitena, Englewood, Brother Deeming, Pioneer, Brother RoyCustor, Port McNeill, Nicho- las Pazerena, Englewood, Sache, Universal Box, Johnson and Gosse. Van. Ladies to Meet Dee. 12 On Tuesday evening, November 22, the Local Auxiliary 107 met at the home of Mona Morgan. tiously. The next regular business meet- ing of the Vancouver Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday, Decem- ber 12, at 8 pm, in 410 Holden Building, Elect Woman as Union President Another important chapter has been added to the history of Am- erican women by the election of Eleanor Nelson as president of the United Federal Workers, CIO. For the first time in U.S. history a woman has become the head of an international union. After becoming a member of the United Federal Workers Union she took part-in the first’ consti- tutional convention at which the CIO was established, became secretary-treasurer of her union and then won a position on the na- tional executive board of the CIO (being the first and only woman to serve on that body), Her laurels are the reward of distinguished and = unflagging work. Eleanor Nelson and the pro- gressive trade union movement have made a great contribution to demolishing the ancient and now fascist ‘beliefs that women should devote themselves to kit- chen, ehildren and church and no more, Government Delays WEA House Draw The attorney-general of Ontario has pointed out to the WEA that | the house draw can not be legally drawn for until it is complete. The builder states he cannot thave it finished until around the middle of March or maybe later, due to wartime shortages, IWA Local 1-71 has set the pace in B.C, by rolling up a sales total of $513. If the rést of the proy- ince can come up to this splendid effort, it will not be long until B.C. has a vital educational centre which will co-ordinate nad direct workers education throughout the Province. Cig. Committee Wants Names We have received the following sums as donations to the Overseas Cigarette Fund: Crew of O. Johnson’s camp, Alli- son Harbour, $15.00; Ladies’ Auxil- jary, Local 91, Courtenay, $7.50; Local 1-217, $10; Local 1-80,S10; Local 1-363, $5; Ladies’ Auxiliary, Local 30, Lake Cowichan, $10; Ladies’ Auxiliary, Local 96, Dun- can, $14.55; J. Grozok, $1; Aero Timber Products, Masset Inlet, $110; Local 1-71, $10; Total receipts to date $193.05. . « A number of names have been turned in. However, we have not the proper addresses for all these names and have not been able to send cigarettes to all those sub- mitted. It is necessary for us to have the enlistment number, rank, name, name and number of unit, as well as the addresses in: order to send these cigarettes overseas. So far, only $36.00 worth of cig- aretts has been sent to members overseas, and we are requesting that you send in these names and addresses so that we can ship the . cigarettes overseas as soon as pos- sible.