_ Other Officers.â€"Miss L. _'C&..mthmul-u of the Waterloo Branch of the torian Order of Nurses which w-murdroonottho tario â€" Equitable Insurance . Comâ€" pany, on Monday afternoon, Jan. 4. with a good attendance. Miss L. M. Henry, Waterlco V. O.N. nurse, who tendered her res ignation to take effect January 15, presented her report which showed that during the past year she made The retiring president, Mrs. A. K.] Cressman, emphasized the fact thati owing to the free visits of the nurse having increased by 36 per cent. in 1925 an increased grant from the bn council would be necessary in order to continue the good work for Reports from the secretary, Mrs. W. T. Crowe, and corresponding secretary, Mrs. Snyder, were also received. Both showed that tha ï¬rk of the V.O.N. has increased counsiderably in 1925. ‘The following are the names of the officers elected for the V. O. N., Waterloo Branch : 4 Hon. Pres., Mrs. H. Wegenast, Mrs. Jas. Valentine. Past President, Mrs. Arthur Foster. President, (?) (Mrs. Cressman, actâ€" ing President) 1st Viceâ€"Pres., Mrs. P. Sehl. ~ 2nd Viceâ€"Pres. Mrs. Jas. Lockie. 3rd Viceâ€"Pres., Mrs. H. Sturm. 4th Viceâ€"Pres., Mrs. Wm. Kuntz. Corr. Sec‘y, Mrs. H. M. Snyder. Ass‘t Sec‘y, Mrs. H. Germann. Rec. Sec‘y, Mrs. W. T. Crowe. ; Ass‘t Sec‘y, Mrs. A. G. Heller. ‘Treasurer, Mrs. M. C. Sturm. Ass‘t Treas., Mrs. J. Laing. A President‘s Report To the Members of the Waterloo Branch V.O.N. for Canada, As President I am not going to weary you with a long address. We have reached another milestone in the history of our local V.O.N. and we are pleased to note from the various reports presented to us toâ€" day that progress has attended our efforts. The number of visits by our nurse has increased 158 over last year, and the receipts fron: visits have increased considerably. On the other hand the expenses have increased correspondingly. ‘This has been the first year that we have had charge of the Clinic and naturally this has added to our expenses. I feel we are to be congratulated for having such a faithful and efâ€" ficient nurse that Miss Henry has proven to be and for the splendid manner in which she handled the collections as everything has been collected so there are no outstandâ€" ing accounts. The good that has been done for the welfare of Waterâ€" loo citizens by the unselfish and sacrificing efforts of . our nurse, Miss Henry, cannot be estimated in dollars and cents and we owe to her a deep debt of gratitude. In the three years she has been with us she has certainly given us splenâ€" did service and as she is leaving us' very shortly it is to be hoped that Headquarters will be able to secure for us a good successor, but I feel her place will be hard to fill on acâ€" eount of her unusual qualifications. In wishing Miss Henry every sucâ€" cess in the future I am sure I am voicing the sentiments of every member of our Branch. k ie« ellent Reports Submitted By Mrs, A. K. Cr In connection with our financial obligations I feel that the work of our order has become so important that we should receive an increased grant from the town as the free visits of the nurse have increased by 367 during the past year. In closing I wish to tg:: every officer, committee and ividual member for the hearty coâ€"operation they have given me as President in the year just closed and trust that you will give your new President the â€" same . consideration. Again thanking you, Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth M. Cressman. Report of Recording Secretary Waterloo, Jan. 4th, 1926.‘ I have much pleasure in presentâ€" ing for your consideration, the seventh annual report of our Watâ€" erloo Branch V.O. N. for Canada. In reviewing the work achieved through this Order, during the past year we have every reason to feel gratified with the continued expanâ€" sion of our undertaking. Nine reguâ€" lar and several executive meetâ€" Ings were held with a fair attendâ€" ance at each. We would like again to invite all citizens interested in the work to become members of our If we could encourage our memâ€" bers to increase their attendance. this would be a great help and enâ€" couragement to those holding office. The Telephone committeo has done tWe Autev in aestating this line of visits, of which 1,115 were reports were M. Henry, Efficient Nurse, On Sept. 23rd Miss Stevenson, supervisor of V.O.N. made â€" her official visit and her report was;~â€" that the work was being carried on in a most thorough, efficient .-41 satisfactory manner by Miss Henry. Miss Henry reported total numâ€" ber (‘vhlu 2%821, Clinic attendance 638; 1115 Free, of this 1361 were nursing visits; increase of 168 over tast Our funds are made up as fol lows:â€"Grant from town, donations from churches, catering for banâ€" quets, annual membership . fees, Metropolitan Ins. Co. fees, fees collected by nurse, sustaining and homorary membership fees. .« We record our appreciation to all who have shown their interest and generosity to the Order and also of our efficient nurse, Miss Henry. i Bessie D. Crowe, Report "of Corresponding Secretary Waterloo, Ontario. Madam President, and members of the local order of the Victorian Order of Nurses. Our correspondence this year has been as follows:â€" Copies of our annual report and other information asked for and also the income tax returns were sent to Head Office as usual There were letters of appreciatiaâ€" tion acknowledging donations an1 grants of nursery from the follow ing:â€" To the Town Clerk for the usual grant of $600.00 from the town of Waterloo. To the Ladies‘ Aid orâ€" ganizations of the churches for their willing response to our reâ€" quest. Also to the W.C.T. U. and there were several other donations bf clothing, etc., acknowledged from time to time. To Miss Henry there was cent a letter of appreciation for her excelâ€" lent services in Waterloo and also expressing our very great regret in accepting her resignation. To Head Office there was sent a) request that we be supplied with a’ new nurse to take Miss Henry‘s} place. Letters: were sent out to allT doctors asking that they take the‘ responsibility for the safe transporâ€"| tation of the nurse when she is on! duty for their patients late during: the night. A list of nominations for the local Council was sent in. Letters of condolence were written. Eighty letters containing the plans of the finance committee were sentl out during the past week to the' business men of Waterloo. Besides these items there was at her corâ€" respondence and also that regarding the visit of Miss Stevenson, Central Supervisor, which you have heard of at our various meetings. During my absence from home Miss Bauer kindly asisted with this correspondâ€" ence. Faithfully years, Elma P. Snyder. Corresponding Secretary. Jan. 4th, 1926 In presenting the Statistical Reâ€" port I think that the listener to many of whom the terms used are unfamiliar are apt to get tangled in the maze of figures. So that a brief review of the work done during the year and in comparison with preâ€" vious years may be interesting. 2821 visits were made, 1936 of these being nursing visits, 361 of which were free, 217 were in conâ€" nection with children who attend the Clinic, and 1115 free visits were made. There is an increase of 26 in the number of patients over last year and an increase of 158 in the number of visits. 66 confinements were attended, 19 of which were free. There is an increase of 5 in the preâ€"natal patients. We are enâ€" deavoring to impress the importâ€" ance‘ of this work on all mothers. [No charge is made for these visits, and as the V.O.N. is constantly ocâ€" cupied with maternity work in all its phases it is quite natural to supâ€" pose that even to those mothers who have already had several chilâ€" dren we are able to give advice, and helpful suggestions. However, 1 think that considerable progress has been made in this branch of our work. This being the last report which 1 shall present in the service of tha Victorian Order, I want to '.lnn)ll the Doctors for their coâ€"operation, the Committee whose willing and sometimes strenuous efforts have made the work possible. The local Chapter of the Canadion Red Cross and the various organizations of -ll‘i the town who have so materially assisted in the providing of baby clothes and other necessary articles. Also the Waterloo Garage Co., for courtes y and consideration at all times. . â€" * All of which is respectfully sub mitted. L. M. Henry. Treasurer‘s Statement ‘ To hte President and Mambers of the Waterloo Victorian Order of Nursea‘ Association. Nurse‘s Report Secretary ixs TL e General of Cane~~ held a levee on New Kear‘s day in the offices of the Governorâ€"General, between twelve His Honor the Lioutenantâ€"Gover mnor of Ontario held his usual New Year‘s Reception at â€" Government House, Rosedale, Toronto, and au immense number of men callers took advantage of the occasion to wish the Lioutenant Governor and Mrs. Cockshutt the season‘s compliâ€" ments. ~His Honor was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Cockshutt. The Second Annual Military Ball, held at the Winter Gardens, Kitchâ€" ener, on Monday evening, January 4th, was the social event "Par exâ€" cellence" of the holiday season, and l The many lovely gowns worn by the ladies also helped to beautify |the scene, whilst amongst the gentlemen present could be seen {Klltles. Airmen, and all ranks ~of the Militia. was a joyous event that had been keenly anticipated by the many guests, many of whom came from out of town for the happy occasion. ‘The spacious ballroom was very gay with flags and festoons. Colorâ€" ed balloons and pretty blue pro-l grammes added much to the be:uty‘ of the scene. Smith‘s Tâ€"piece orâ€" chestra, stationed on a raised dais in the centre, discoursed excellent music, which was heartily appreciâ€" ated, as shown by repeated applause and many. encores, which were so cheerfully given. | The Royal Family has shown the: | greatest consideration for the pubâ€" i lic concerning mourning. Not only,‘ las was mentioned some time ago, | there was . no order for Stato 'mournlng. but in the matter of pul;-; ] lic engagements the king has wlsh-i _’ed that as much as possible, things I,should go on as usual Thus, the li younger members of the Royal famâ€" "lly are helping with charity sales A and entertainments, and various I| matters of the kind and appearing _i in public whenever it is felt that | such appearance will aid some good rlcause. Supper was announced at 11.30 by a bugle call to the dining room, which was most attractive with paâ€" triotic color schemes. All ages were in evidence at this brilliant mcietyi functionâ€"the debutantes, the girls who have been out one or more winters, together with a goodly showing of the married setâ€"and the aged beaux were quite as happy in being present ‘as was the most youthful cavalier. Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Byng have sent out invitations for a dance to be held at Government House, Ottawa, on Wednesday, January 20th. The charming home of Mr. and Mrs. George C. H. Lang was> the lappy gathering place for the memâ€" bers of their family over New Years, including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Seitz, Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair Mcâ€" Evenue <of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Couzens, and Mr. and Mrs Robert Burns of Detroit, and Mrs. Otto Klein of Walkerton. Miss Francis Bean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Bean, Roland street, has returned to Queen‘s Hall, Toronto University, after enâ€" joying the holiday season at her home in Kitchener. I beg to submit herewith Treas urer‘s Statement for the year end ing December 31st, 1925: Receipts: Balance in Bank ......c.cluc> Bank INterest ....2.slccc0es Membership Fees ...c.c~> Sustaining Members‘ Fees .. Honorary Members‘ Fees ... Metropolitan Fees ... Nurse‘s Collections ... Church <and W.C. T.U. Doâ€" HAUIONS . ..ssmmmmermitnsiie BANQUOL® _.sâ€"::sâ€"mmsmssemmieness ‘TOWI GFRNE .ssmmimunne Sale of Clinic Sink ... Extra Cash Donation to Christmas Gift ... Cash Donation to Local Council of Women Cash Donations ... Disbursements : Nurse‘s Salary ... Relief Nurse ... Telephone Company . Advertising (80c), and Stamps | ($4.60) L,..c0c~ 5.40 Insurance and upkap of car 275.32 Clinic Expenses ... _ 45.78 Local Council of Women Ottawa Convention Expense _ 29.00 SUMAPIOB | ..........ss0cc00ll.. 1400 BALANCE IN BANK All of which is respectfully sub mitted. Anna Sturm, Treasurer. Waterloo, January 4th, 1926. Audited dnd found correct, (Agd.) the â€" Governorâ€" The Misses Margaret and Mable eld a levee on | Henderson: have resumed . their $ 800.93 â€" a19.37 â€"â€" 33.50 _ go.00 0 35.00 . 670.50 . 403.00 $2983.80 $1620.00 _ 136.00 â€" 32.59 $2166.19 â€" 817.01 studies at McMaster University, To\ My. R. Riley of Kingston. runto, ‘after . a happy holiday at the y " hama af thair nevants Mr and Mra. “m‘“fl-W- home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waterloo, Mr. Bertram Tate was the host of a charming dinner party at Preston Springs last Monday evening, when his guests were Mr. ‘and Mrs. Mcâ€" Turnbull of Galt, Miss Williamson of Toronto, Miss Elise Walters, Mr. his guests attepded the Military Ball in Kitchener. Miss Miriam Walters returned to Toronto last Tuesday, where she Murray was houseâ€"guest at the dance of Col. and Mrs. F. H. Dé&con, prior to reâ€" suming her studies at Branksome Hall Miss Charlotte Valentine has reâ€" turned to Toronto University, and Mr. Calvin Valentine to St. Anâ€" drew‘s College, Toronto, . after spending their Christmas vacation at their home, "Blink Bonnie," Watâ€" erloo. â€" Miss Elise Walters, Kitchener, left on Saturday for Daytona, Florâ€" ida, where she will spend the winâ€" ter. The following ladies and sonue-‘ men have arrived at Government House as the guests of Their Exâ€" cellencies the Governorâ€"General and Lady Byng of Vimy: Miss Cockâ€" shutt and Miss I Cockshutt, of Toâ€" On Sale Now at January Sale| Great Linen Bargains lossage, and Mr. Francis‘ After dinner Mr, Tate and| s attended the Military| Mcintyre Co.‘s well known best quality Linensâ€"such as TABLE CLOTHS NAPKINS TABLE DAMASK TOWELS . averdging wholesale. Bedding Bargains $2.49, $4.25 & $5.75 $2.065, $2.95 * $4.50 PILLOW COTTON Bleached Circular Pillow Cotâ€" ton, 40 and 42 in. wide, worth 45¢ and 50c for ..... 371/2(: BLEACHED SHEETING 72 in. wide, heavy quality. Worth .85¢ for ........ 69c TABLE DAMASK @ 75¢, $1.50 * $1.59 [Iane ; tasa The above are only a few sample items of tht;.Sale pricesâ€"the wise buyer will lose no time in going direct to the great Sale while the choice is good. Sale continues through January â€" LINEN TABLE NAPKINS FINE LINEN TABLE â€" CLOTHS TOWELLING g in prices at about per dozen. The Biggest Bargains Beginning LANG TREACY CO. Foreguthered Recently . The present St. Andrew‘s College Buillding received the College Old Boys in a body for the last time recently when they gathered for their. annual reâ€"union dinner. By next autumn the college will have removed to its new home at Aurora. In view â€"pf the circumstances unâ€" der which it was held, the dinner was the most interesting in the his tory of the St. Andrew‘s College Old Boys‘ Association. Among members of the staf who were present at the gathering were Rev. D. Bruce MacDonald, D., Headmaster of the school since its early days; Perey J. Robinson M.A.; Ernest Fleming, B.A.; Walter Findâ€" lay, BA.; R. Laidlaw, B.A.; and Michael McGee, B.A., all of whom will be remembered by the Old Boys. The election â€"of officers of the Old Boys‘ executive was also held during the evening. ing on THURSDAY THIS WEEK, includes part of the Wholesale Stock of Mcintyre & Co. of Montreal A joint meeting of the W. M. S. Auxiliaries of Trinity, St. James and St. Paul‘s United Churches will be held in the Schoolroom of Trinity United Church, on Thursday afterâ€" noon, January l4th, at 3 p.m., to which all the members and others interested are very kindly invited to attend. More than 350 children enjoyed the gracious hospitality of Rideau Hall, Ottawa, on Wednesday last, when their Excellencies held their in Good Quality Merchandise ever offered Kitchener * and Waterloo Citizens CLOTH COATS $5.00 to $29.50 Wonderful values in all Women‘s, Misses‘ and Children‘s Winter Coats, Lovely Coats, Fur trimmed and some without. Well lined. Best Cloths and newest styles. Worth $12.50, $15.00, $20.00 to $45.00. At wholesale cost and many at Half Price . $5.00, $8.00, $12.00 * $29.50 $1.75 WOOL CREPES @ $1 10 pieces All Wool Crepes, 40 in. wide. All good shades for Dréses and Skirts. Worth from $1.50 to $1.75 yd., for ............ $1 w $2.00 CREPE DE CHINE @ $1.25 500 yds. all Silk Crepe de Chine, 40 in. wide, in beautiful shades for Dresses and Slips. Worth $2.00 and $2.25 for ... $1 25 $4.50 FLAT CREPES @ $2.75 â€" 500 yards Lovely Flat Crepes, Canton, beautiful quality for Gowns and Reception Dresses, in all good shades. Worth regular $4 and $4.50, FOP .....s...lsllke. .. es $2 75 ® $2.00 ALL WOO!, SERGES @ 98e 100 yards Heavy ‘All Wool Serge, excellâ€" ent wearing quality. Worth $2.00. On 980 Sale @ ..:.s..0ss .z s ks irsa s sn e«‘s FUGI SILK BROAD CLOTH « 850 yds. finest Colored Fugi Silk in rich, plain shades. Padoga quality. Worth $1.50 per yard. On Sale @ ...............}}~>» 79c VERY REMARKABLE BARCAINS Dress Goods and Silks Ladies‘ and Misses GRE AT annual fancy dress party for boys and girls between the ages of three and eleven. The children, who were accompaniedâ€" byâ€" their . mothers, were received by Miss Sandford at the entrance of the baliroom, lndl their Excellencies mingled informâ€" ally with their young guests, Lady Byng wearing a charming grey velâ€" vet gown. The little ones made a pretty picture in their costumes, every variety of fancy dress being represented, and after tea, which was served to the children in the _ Stock Taking Short Ends, Leftovers and Odd |1 _ Lines of Merchandise. 1§ â€" taking, therefore we ask you to VIWIE HNIW AWEM ~MAAAATT CC next felv days. You will be bound to find something that will suit you, and which will be marked at nearly~}; PRICE uuonmwwumu BRICKER â€" GERMANN C0. LTD. Saturday, Jan. 16th mumuuâ€â€œ Mcintyre Co.‘s. extra quality Hosiery bought at Half Price. LADIES‘ ALL WOOL CASHMERE HOSE in Brown and Heather shades. All sizes. Regular $1.00 500 a pr., for ... and Wool. Worth $1.50 to $2.25 High grade, all Wool infl S.“l‘ a pair, for .. 30 doz. Ladies‘ Chamoisette Gloves. Worth 85¢, $1.00 to $1.25. For, a pair ...... 590 LADIE®‘ FRENCH * MAID GLOVES Worth $1.50 to $2.00. For, & PRP ;..s;.0...0... 98 Long Cuff, worth $1.00 to $1.50, for, a pair ....... 690 KITC H ENE R Hosiery Men‘s Finest Quality Half Hose Racquet Court, a film of "Felix the Cat," was shown, and a playlet, "The Knave of Hearts," was given by a group of boysâ€"and girls. _ driven by Mrs. R. J. McGowan was damaged Wednesday evening when it collided with the motor truck of the Longo Fruit Co. It is alleged the driver of z‘uâ€"ua turned beâ€" tween inte s, which is conâ€" trary to the town byâ€"law. # Bargains Gloves LADIE®‘ & MISSES‘ wWOOL GLOVES AUTO ACCIDENT large sedan motor. car Ladies‘ The Store with the Stock Ontario 908C Tiz Bs