Negotiations THE BC. LUMBER WORKER Page Seven Dorothy Richardson, Associate Editor A Child's First School Is Right In The Home “The Mineworker,” Wholesome Mental Hygiene for Children Auxiliary 107 Supports Program A very interesting business and social gathering was held by Local 107 on January 22. at 409 Holden Building, swith 16 “ona and one guest, Mrs. E. E. Smith, present. We wish to extend many thanks to Local 1-217 for giving us permission to use this hall for our meetings and social evenings, and to fix it up as we see fit. We hope to have bigger and better socials here in the near future. The following resolutions were endorsed and are to be sent to the B.C. District Convention to be held in Nanaimo on January 27th: 1. Housing shortages in cities dnd logging camps. 2. Weekend schools for education of auxiliary and union move- ments. Schools to be held in Na- naimo and Vancouver. 3. Price control—te lifting of government subsidy. 4. IWA 1946 three point program: 40-hour week, 25¢ in- erease, union security and check- off. Many thanks to Mr. Ward for showing us the film: “Kitchen Come True.” This picture told us the story of how a farmer’s wife, who had lived in an old- fashioned kitchen for many years, finally saw her dream come true. This family had bought and saved Victory Bonds all through the war. After years of long, hard struggling, the war ended and one $500 Victory Bond bought her that modern up-to- date kitchen that at one time was only a dream. This goes to show us that all those bonds we bought and saved, during the war, will now buy us the new post-war things that we waited so loag fer. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 12th at 8 p.m., 400 Helden Building. HOSPITAL REPORT The following brothers were yisited by Sisters Pulling and Godfrey, Local 107, General Hospital Committee. A B.C. Lumber Worker was given to each. EES ES OLD-TIME DANCING Hastings Auditorium Every Wed. & Sat. Alf Carlson’s Orchestra Moderate Rental Rates meget Lumaberworkers, When In CHEMAINUS Stag At GREEN LANTERN HOTEL Prop’s, W. J. Drummond and J. Foley P.O. Box 171—Phones 79-51 sn LOGGERS Eat At STOCKHOLM CAFE (Harry Kolot, Mgr.) 311 Main St. Vancouver When in Vancouver, for your health’s sake, go to the . HASTINGS STEAM BATHS HAst, 0240, 764 E. Hastings Vancouver, B.C. Always Open i it Get Masseurs in Attendance ‘After 11 pam. - ~~ 60c, 75c 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 30¢, 40¢, 50¢ land, B.C.; Brother Goddard from Port Alberni, B.C.; Brother Nickerson from Bloedel’s; Bro- ther Payne, who is now going to a nursing home. Brother Dalg- leish has been operated on since we last visited him and we hope to see him improved by next time. Brother Moski from Alberta Lumber hias been sick for a year. Brother Johnson from Gusta- son’s Camp; Brother Borer from Powell River; Brother MacCal- Jan; Brother Ingleson from Pa- cific Mills in the Queen Char- lottes. ‘This brother has cedar poisoning and is having trouble with compensation. Duncan Local Holds Christmas Party On December 20th, the Ladies Auxiliary Local 96 of Duncan held a Christmas party in the K, of P. Hall for the members and their children. Despite the bad weather, a good attendance arrived and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. In the absence of Santa, Sister Cleough pre- sented each child with a gift as well as a bag full of oranges, apples, nuts, candy and popcorn. A yery dainty luncheon was then served. The affair was con- vened by Sisters Boehm, Parlee and Hauk. Frank Hall, our adopted solarium boy was re- membered at Christmas with a gift and a bag of goodies. The bi-monthly dances at Glenora are still well attended and are proving very successful. A de- cision was made to send a gift to those members who were ill at the time. , You Can Join (By Marge Croy, Local 107) Is your husband in the Union? Or your brother, or your son? Good for him! He sees the wisdom Of the fight that must be won! He knows that workers, disunited Haven’t got much on the ball, So he turns out to the meetings ‘At the Local Union hall; Listens to the controversy Supports the move considered best— (Why don’t you attend one with him? You can do so, as a guest.) Though you can’t sail on the “big ship” : Since you haven't got a vote, There is one way you can join in Climb on board the ‘Auxiliary’ boat! Trim, seaworthy, she’s a convoy And first aid in time of “war”; Captain and crew are gallant fighters, But there’s room for many more! - You will be a Union member! Throw your weight behind the rest! Your Sisters in your Local want you! Come out, and help them do their best! An old Negro on a southern plantation was an expert with the whip and could show his prowess any time he was called on by--his--employer for the amusement of his guests. One hot afternoon he was called into the yard and had shown his great skill by knocking off the blossom off a flower and then striking a fly from the sunny steps. Finally, one of the guests pointed to a hornet’s nest but the old man shook his head. “A blossom am a_ blossom, and a fly am a fly,” he said sagely, “but a hornet’s nest am an organization.” Need Volunteer Workers To Help X-Ray Survey The Greater Vancouver Mass Chest X-Ray Survey, which opened on January 14 in the West End of the city, goes into its second week of a six months’ campaign with more than 4000 ap- pointments made in the two first districts. M. J. O’Brien, chairman of the voluntary committee which is working in close cooperaion with the Provincial Board of Health, and the B. C. Tuberculosis Society, stated his satisfaction at results of the opening week. “The volunteer workers who handle clerical duties, and the making of appointments, are to be greatly complimented for their efforts in keeping this great community service operat- ing at a high peak of efficien- cy,” said My. O’Brien, “The publie is co-operating in making the drive a success. It is hoped that, at the end of the six months period, more than 90 percent of the entire adult pop- ulation of Greater Vancouver will have received chest X-rays. “Medical authority is agreed that by giving prompt treatment when the disease is discovered, it is possible to greatly reduce tuberculosis as ac ause of death within a generation.” The two big mobile X-ray units are to be located at Sea Cadet Barracks, 2024 Beach Avenue, and at Gordon House, 1005 Jervis Street, until January 28, after which they will move to other headquarters in the west end. It is intended to extend the privilege of free chest X-rays to residents within districts consisting of 25 city blocks each. Mr. O’Brien emphasized the importance of securing more and more yolunteer workers. Volun- teers may offer their services, either individually or through organizations by telephoning headquarters at PAcific 1856, pordon House, 1005 Jervis St. Attendants of the two mobile|}: X-ray units, who are handling | appointments at the rate of 80/1] per hour, per unit during the|i/ two 2-hour periods they operate each day, state that this could be increased if those reporting | vemove costume jewelery, metal buttons, ete, before having X- rays. It is intended to have every adult over the age of 14 years receive an X-ray. _ Auxiliary News and Views By Helen Gregg Green = + Child-behavior problems should always be carefully considered and patiently worked out but never allowed to worry the parent or the child. Worry complicates the problem. It is infinitely better not only to permit children to express their feelings but to encourage them to do this, even though they may shock and dismay us. A mother often cannot believe her ears when her young son tells her, “I don’t like my new baby sister. I wish she had. never come to our house.” The mother should be happy that her boy is telling her what is tucked away in his small heart. This jealousy of the new arrival is caused by the mistak- en belief that his place is being usurped. The mother, however, often crossly replies, “You don’t mean what you say. You love your baby sister. If you don’t you are a naughty child. The confidences cease. The boy henceforth keeps his thoughts to himself, and this form of repression is not whole- some. Often physical and emo- tional upheavals result from it. It is a mistake to brush aside a child’s resentment with “You don’t feel that way at all! That’s wrong! Now run out and play, dear. When you come back into the house, you and mother will have other things to talk about.’ The time for help- ing is when the child is in the mood to confide. A mother should be comfort- fing. “I’m happy that you're telling me what your heart is saying, Son,” she might reply. “Many older brothers feel as you do. They think Mother loves the baby more than she loves them, This isn’t true. Nothing in) all the world could make me love you less. The baby is tiny and helpless. To- gether we must help her to become big and strong like you. Always come to me and tell me how you feel and what you're thinking, so that we can talk it over and clear away the trouble.” Often a mother loses a golden opportunity to ward off future unhappiness by not encouraging a child to come to her with his perplexities and troubles. Most psychologists of the present day tell us that a tendency to be fearful and to have periods of depression generally has its roots deep’ down in our child- hood; and depression often leads to other disorders. As parents, we should do our best to-prevent a beginning of these emotions; and if in spite of our care they do develop, we must seek unobtrusively to find the cause and then labor to counteract it. A wholesome mental hygiene is a valuable asset to any child, helping him daily in the grow- ing-up process. It has been said, “Some people grow up; others only grow older.” A well-bal- anced mentdlity promises a nor- mal all-round growing through- out childhood and youth that will not be halted at the grown- up age but will continue its in- tellectual and spiritual develop- ment as long as life shall last. Plan Socials At. Jordan River The Jordan River Ladies Aux- iliary, Local 108, held their. first meeting of 1936 in the home of Sister Crawford. President Edna Batchelor brought the meeting to order, and plans were made to hold a Bingo Drive on Janu- ary 25th also a St. Patrick's dance in March, Sisters Edna Batchelor and Elsie Emerson were elected to go to the annual meeting at Nanaimo. A gift is to be sent to Frankie Hall at the Solarium for St. Valentine’s Day. Many Xmas cards were receiv- ed by the auxiliary, and we would like to express our thanks for the good wishes from many friends. A social evening was held after an early adjournment, and delicious refreshments were served by Sister Crawford. STEWART AND HUDSON (Formerly W. T. Corbishley) Warehouse: E&N.N.Ry. Track, Duncan St. PHONE 111—DUNCAN, B.C. P.O. BOX 370 BODY AND FENDER REPAIRS also COMPLETE PAINT REFINISHING Quick Service First Class Wok Guaranteed WALSH’S BODY SHOP Phone 712 (Rear of Vanderslip’s Garage) eu ALWAYS “The Best for Less” “The Western Shopping Centee’” VANCOUVER, B.C. WRITE FOR MAIL ORD antes Alia ER CATALOGUE.