The hot dog social held on September 25 at Mrs. Atchison’s was a big success with a large ‘attendance of members. The Auxiliary members made approximately 90 pounds of jam j for the Queen Alexandra Solar- ium and this has been taken; down. We were quite aroused over certain sections of the armed forees being deprived of the right to vote. Strcng letters of protest were forwarded to Pre- mier Hart, Sam Guthrie, our MLA, and copies were sent to seven newspapers. We clected a full slate of de- legates to the International Con- vention to be held in Oregon. They are: Sisters Edna Brown, | Lil Godfrey, Margaret Svendsen, | Eva Wilson, Grace Brown, Pearl Rendle, and Margaret Olson. Card parties were held in var- ious homes during the third week of October. Bridge, whist, and cribbage were played. Winners of the drawing, held in conjunction with the card parties were: Ist, Mrs. Nellie Swanson, Youbou; 2nd, Geo. Ol- son; 3rd, Mrs, H. Marwood. “Successful Bazaar Held In Vancouver A very successful rummage sale, bazaar and tea was held by Local 107 on Saturday, Octo- ber 27. The net profit realized was $654.81. There were some very beautifully made baby clothes, aprons, and a large as- sortment of novelties. We wish to thank all the ladies for doing such a fine job. We would also like to take this privilege of thanking Brother Mathews and Doug Watts for making the end table and the stools. Congratulations! to the lucky ticket holder of the table lamp, who was Mrs. Sibald of 60 E. 17th Avenue, Vancouver. Three Delegates To Represent Local 107 The roll call at our regular meeting on October 28 found 14 members present. The biggest part of the evening was engaged in making final arrangements for our bazaar. A yery lengthy discussion was held on the resolutions that are to be sent to the 9th Annual Convention in Eugene, Oregon, on November 13, Delegates elected were Sisters M. Morgan, K. Rogers and E. Watts, with Sisters V. Pulling and E. Math- ws as alternates. The same de- legates were elected to go to the Srd quarterly meeting of the B.C. District Council of Ladies Auxiliaries, on Saturday, No- vember 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the ‘Union hall, 650 Columbia Street in New Westminster. We would to see all members attend District Council meeting as will be very interesting and to them. THE BC, LUMBER WORKER Page Seven Auxiliary News and Views Dorothy Richardson, Associate Editor Don’t Fail To Send Delegates To Conventions By EDNA BROWN Well here we are with about eight more “shopping days”. before the delegates leave for the B.C. District Council quarterly meeting and the Federated Auxiliary Convention. I sincerely hope that all auxiliaries have made every effort to send as many delegates as pos- sible to the Federated Convention, because only if all auxiliaries |are represented will the convention reach its objective, of a well | planned program. The delegates can them return to their auxiliaries with a clear understanding of the role of the auxiliaries with the trade union moyement. Every delegate who attends will benefit from the discussion and the exchange of ideas. Conventions are very educational and the benefit that each delegate receives will be in turn passed on to her auxiliary. ‘The Convention being at Eugene, Oregon, this year means a big expense and a long tiring trip, and some of the auxiliaries will find it difficult to raise the necessary finances, but I feel sure that every effort in this respéct will be well repaid. The delegates to the first quarterly meeting held in Gourtenay, April 22nd, 1945, will remember that it was in this meeting that a recommendation was adopted that the delegates return to their respective auxiliaries and urge that every effort be made to insure their full slate of delegat.s to the District and Federated Conventions. Our first duty as auxiliary members, quoting our constitution is, “to aid and advance the economic welfare of the workers; to promote better understanding among the women of the problems of organized labor; to assist the International in advancing the level of all workers through political action, ete.” Sisters, the establishment of the LW.A. in the woods and mills of B.C. means protection for you and your family. It means that the highest wage standard possible will be main- tained. Safety first rules are enforced and seniority rights en- sured, as well as the union fighting on the legislative front to maintain job security, shorter hours and no reduction in take- home pay. We women along with our men, must share equally the responsibility of making our country a better place to live in. Together we must help to see that every family ‘has a decent in- come, a home to live in, a better standard of public heaith must be established through adequate health insurance; and every child assured a good education regardless of the family’s income. Tm sure we can agree that our union is doing its share towards this end, and the best way for us women to help is to build the Federated Auxiliaries alongside of the I.W.A., so we have an ob- jective, a target to aim at and a general plan of action; but in order to carry it out we must get together and discuss ways and means of getting down to the actual work in our auxiliary locals. Conventions are very necessary if an organization is going to grow, and it is there we can meet on a common ground to discuss and plan for the coming year. A tremendously important year for organized labor and working people everywhere. The war is over, but there is much to be done in order that we can begin to carry out the plan of the “four freedoms”; and I ask you sisters, should we women lag behind in this important task? I’m sure you will agree that we should not, and that you are willing to do your share by helping to see to it that your auxiliary is represented in Eugene on November 13 and 14. As the B.C. District meeting is being held in New Westminster the delegates to the Federated Conven- tion can attend on their way to Eugene. Some points that should be taken up in the Federated Conven- tion_are: 1. Organization; 2. Any changes’in the construction; 3. Do you want referendum balloting? 4. Time and place of Federated meet- ings. Don’t forget to draw up some resolutions on important issues. Jordon River To Hold Klondyke Night The Jordon River Ladies’ Aux- iliary held their monthly meeting in the home of Sister Jeanne Mc- Alister. After an absence of many months, Sister May Tough was welcomed back by the meet- ing, and a new member, Sister Nancy Crawford also was made welcome, Mrs. A. Haddock was our invited guest and we hope abs will again become a mem- er. sub-local fre assisting with the games, etc. Refreshments will be sold counter style. Sister Emerson sent the over- seas parcel, and parcels were also sent to Mr. Sager and Harry Simpson in the hospital. Frankie Hall in the Solarium was sent a parcel for Hallowe’en. A letter of thanks was sent to the Blue Cross Hospital Association for all the help it has given those members of our auxiliary who kave required hospitalization for themselves or family. We fully endorse their organization as a The social committee suggest-| benefit to everyone. ed a Klondike Nite, which was passed, and plans made to hold it on November 10. The men’s A number of overseas cards were received, thanking us for cigarettes sent through the fund. Premium Cleaners (Agent: Fred Earthy) Above Island Drug Store MADE-TO-ORDER SUITS — ALTERATIONS “Phone 360 Duncan, B.C. Change Officers At Ladysmith Ladies Auxiliary Local 92, haying been quiet for some time, have not been inactive. We have been holding our regular meet- ings with a fair attendance and a.few new members. Election of officers was held in July but owing to some difficulty our newly elected President did not attend for a few weeks, and then came only to resign, so our Vice- President Sister Ouellette has taken over. We have been having our regular whist drives and the at- tendance is increasing as fall is approaching. At our last meeting, a farewell party was held for Sister Turner, who is leaving us to reside in Salmon Arm, Sister Turner was presented with a pendant con- taining her birthstone, a gift from the Auxiliary. Sister Tur- ner, our secretary-treasurer was replaced by Sister Renta. A dance was held last Satur- | day, attendance was fair? ‘A special meeting was called| last Wednesday to send delegates to the convention in Eugene, Oregon, but*due to lack of funds it was decided not to, send any- one, Plans are under way for | lucky winner of the 2 lb. delegates to go to the next quar- terly meeting at New Westmin- ster. Our next meeting will be held Wednesday, the 24th, at 8:00 p.m., in the union hall. All mem- bers please attend. Youbou Local 104 To Send Delegates Youbou Ladies Auxiliary, Lo- cal 104, held their regular month- ly business meeting in the union hall on October 11, at 8 p.m. with 13 members present. After . the minutes of the last meeting were read, a discussion took place yegarding the Bazaar which “is being held on November 16 in the Community Hall. It was de- cided to have a talent table and a hot dog stand. We are cater- ing for the dance on October 27. Three delegates are to sent to the International Convention at Hugene, Oregon. 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