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WINNIPEG. 21. FEBR. 1940
HEIMSKRINGLA
7. SfÐA
24th ANNUAL REPORT
of the
Jón Sigurdson Chapter
I. 0. D. E.
Madame Regent, Membens of
the Jón Sigurdson Chapter
Daughters of the Empire:
I have the honor to present
to you the 24th Annual Report
of the Jón Sigurdson chapter for
the year ending February lst,
1940. The chapter has held 9
meetings, the membership being
20 with 9 life members, average
attendance has been 13.
We mourn the loss of Mrs.
Björg Carson, a past Regent,
who pasised away last summer,
three members have left Winni*
Peg to live elsewhere: Mrs. J.
B. Smith, Mrs. B. Thorpe and
our Secretary Miss B. Fredrick-
son. Members joined in with a
group of women at a farfeweil
party for Mrs. Smith, she was
presented with a gold wrist
watch and a hand bag, the Jón
Sigurdson chapter sponisored a
dinner at the Marlborough Hotel
in honor of Mrs. Thorpe prior to
her departure, she was also
Siven a gold wrist watch.
A charter member after sev-
eral years absence and four new
members were welcomed to the
chapter, twenty-four visitors
have been present at our meet-
ings cash receipts- during the
year have amounted to $253.57,
this has been raised in various
Ways. A birthday bridge held
in the Federated church March
20th proceeds $34.25. Concert |
arranged by Miss Fredrickson |
the Chapter receiving half the:
prcceeas $12.35. Silver Tea and
:sale of Home Cooking held in
Eaton’s Assembly Hall Oct. 14
proceeds $53.14. Telephone
bridge Nov. 20, proceeds $57.00.
Also sale of memorial books.
This money has been used for
educational and welfare work.
The T. Eaton Co., and the
Hudson’s Bay Co., donated the 1
prizes for our birthday bridge
and our Regent as uisual gave
the birthday cake.
The 24th of May will linger
long in our memory, when their
Majesties King George VI. and
Queen Elizabeth visited our city,
their graciousness and charm
captivated all hearts.
September 3rd, England de-
clared war, it was not a day of
rejoicing such as the 24th of
May, but a day when all loyal
subjects of the British Empire
stood as one, ready to do their
utmoist to help the Mother coun-
try. With war being declared
our activities naturally turned
to Red Cross and War work.
First of all the children evacu-
ees in England had to have a
helping hand, three of our mem-
bers cut out 60 yds of flannelette
into night gowns and undergar-
ments, friends in nearby towns
offered to do the sewing. Tweir
ty night gowns and 4 undergar-
ments were made up and with a
pair of wool blankets were all
sent to England. The following we thank our Empire study con
articles' have been sewn by the ^ venor.
members for the red cross, 12 j
pillow cases, 12 bed pads, 13 tri- j Hospital Visiting (Mrs. H. G.
angular bandages, 12 pneumonia Nicholson Convenor)
jackets, 7 hospital gowns and 4
INNKÖLLUNARMENN HEIMSKRINGLU
I CANADA:
Amaranth............................J. B. Halldórason
Antler, Sask.........................K. J. Abrahamson
Arnes...............................Sumarliði J. Kárdal
Árborg................................G. O. Einarsson
Baldur.........................................Sigtr. Sigvaldason
Beckville........................... Björn Þórðarson
Belmont..................................G. J. Oleson
Bredenbury.............................H. O. Loptsson
Brown...............................Thorst. J. Gíslason
Churchbridge-------------------------JH. A. Hinriksson
Cypress River...........................Páll Anderson
Dafoe...................................S. S. Anderson
Ebor Station, Man....................K. J. Abrahamson
Elfros...............................J. H. Goodmundson
Eriksdale......................................ólafur Hallsson
Fishing Lake, Sask......................Rósm. Árnason
Foam Lake.............................H. G. Sigurðsson
Gimli.................................. K. Kjernested
®eysir............................................Tím. Böðvarsson
Glenboro..................................G. J. Oleson
Hayland..............................Slg. B. Helgason
Hecla.............................. Jóhann K. Johnson
Hnausa.................................Gestur S. Vídal
Húsavík...................................John Kernested
Innisfail.....................................Ófeigur Sigurðsson
Kandahar............................. S. S. Anderson
Keewatin.........................................Sigm. Björnsson
Langruth..............................................B. Eyjólfsson
Beslie.............................................Th. Guðmundsson
Lundar........................Sig. Jónsson, D. J. Undal
Markerville.......................... Ófeigur Sigurðsson
Mozart.................................S. S. Anderson
Oak Point...............................Mrs. L. S. Taylor
®tto...............................................Björn Hördal
B'ney....................................g. g Anderson
Red Deer.........................................Ófeigur Sigurðsson
Beykjavík.................................Árni Pálsson
Riverton.........................................Björn Hjörleifsson
Selkirk, Man—..........Mrs. David Johnson, 216 Queen St.
Sinclair, Man.......................K. J. Abrahamson
Steep Rock.........................................Fred Snædal
Stony Hill.......................................Björn Hördal
Tantallon.............................. Guðm. ólafsson
Thornhill..y.......................Thorst. J. Gíslason
...................................-Aug. Einarsson
Winnipegosis.................. Finnbogi Hjálmarsson
Wtnnipeg Beach.........................John Kernested
Wynyard................................S. S. Anderson
í BANDARÍKJUNUM:
■A-^ra..............................................Th. Thorfinnsson
Bantry..................................E. J. Breiðfjörð
Bellingham, Wash.................Mrs. John W. Johnson
Blaine. Wash..............-....Séra Halldór E. Johnson
Cavalier..............................Th. Thorfinnsson
Crystal.............................. Th. Thorfinnsson
Edinburg..............................Th. Thorfinnsson
Garðar...............................Th. Thorfinnsson
Grat'ton.............................Mrs. E. Eastman
Hallson..............................Th. Thorfinnsson
Hensel...............................Th. Thorfinnsson
Ivanhoe............................Miss C. V. Dalmann
Eos Angeles, Calif....
Milton.....................................S. Goodman
Minneota...........................Miss C. V. Dalmann
Mountain.............................Th. Thorfinnsson
National City, CaUf......John S. Laxdal, 736 E 24th St.
Boint Roberts.........................Ingvar Goodman
Seattle, Wash.........J. J. Middal, 6723—21st Ave. N. W.
^vold................................Th. Thorfinnsson
Upham..................................E. J. Breiðfjörð
The Viking Press Lisúíd
Winnipeg, Manitoba
pr. óf socks have been knit.
Members took turns in looking
after the I. O. D. E. rooms for
one week.
We have bought wool to the
extent of $32.50. Friends in
nearby towrus' and friends in the
city are helping the members
with the knitting, 4 sweaters,
33 pr. socks and 4 pr. of mitts
have been knit so far. Seven
parcels have been sent overseas,
the contents were 2 sweaters, 5
pr. socks, cigaretteis, sugar,
chocolates and raisins. Four par-
cels were given to soldier boys
on leaving Winnipeg, a pr. of
socks each and cigarettes.
Educational, Mrs. G. F.
Jónasson, Secretary
The Jón Sigurdson musical
ischolarship is the biggest part
of the Educational work and this
year the winner is Miss Halldóra
A. Sigurdson of Arborg, Man.
2 flags were sent to Girl
Guides in Flin Flon.
2 flags presented to Cub Packs
of the two Icelandic churches.
15 calendars were given to dif-
ferent organizations and 10 were
sold to members.
A Memorial book suitably in-
scribed was sent to Lord Tweeds
The hospital visiting has been
carried on by Mrs. Thorpe and
Mrs. "Nicholson. Its a long way
out to the St. Vital Sanitorium
but our convenors are regular in
their visiting and I know their
visits are looked forward to.
$2.00 is allotted each month to
provide treatis for patients. $5.00
was voted from our chapter to’
wards the Christmas cheer
which is a big event at the San.
each year. Gifts have been sent
to Ninette and Deer Lodge
Hospitals during the year.
When Mrs. Thorpe left to re-
side in New York, Mrs. H. Vopni
kindly offered to assist Mrs.
Nicholson.
Knitting (Mrs. P. J.
Sivertson Convenor)
Our ' knitting convenor has
ben very active during the year
and wúth the ,help of the mem-
bers, they have knit 9 sweaters,
8 pr. mitts, 3 pr. socks, 2 caps
and 1 scarf, this is all for the
unorganized district. These ar-
ticles I am sure will be much
appreciated.
Miscellaneous
Oookies and cake were donated
by five members to thé Found-
ers day tea and six members as-
sisted. 35c donated towards
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muir and one to Miss Fredrick- j sandwiches> cakes given by five
son upon her leaving fo reside
in Calgary.
A collection of books was
sent to the Morden I. O. D. E.
chapter as a start for a library.
A quantity of magazines were
sent to the Osborne Barracks.
$2.00 was voted towards buyir.g
flags for school children upon
the occasion of the visit of their
Majesties, King George VI. and
Queen Elizabeth.
Welfare (Miss V.
Jónasson Convenor)
Welfare work done by our
very capable convenor plays a
very important part in our chap-! c]osing would iike to thank all
ter requests for clothing and as- thöse who in any way helped and
sistance are numerous and if at
all possible are complied with.
10 boxes of clothing have been
sent to country points during
the year to the value of $120.00.
members for the Tea for the
blind, three members assisted.
Tickefcs' sold for I. O. D. E.
luncheon at the Marlborough
Hotel.
Our Regent was captain for
the Polish relief tag day. Aiso
captain for the Finnish relief
tag day and co-captain for Red
Cross Campaign. r
Flowers have been sent to
sick members and one funeral.
A quantity of tin foil has been
saved by members and given to
the children’s hospital.
I have come to the end of our
activities for the year, and in
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assisted the chapter, if this war
continues to any length, we wili
need all the help and assistance
we can get, we surely hope that
VOÐALEG EYÐSLA
Miljónum dollara kastað á glæ
í Canada
, , ' . , ' ' our membership will increase by upp 4 $34,660,000.00.
$20.00 was spent for Chnstmas , , „„ , +v . llrt _T ’ ’ _
Vínsalan í fjórum vestur
fylkjunum, árið sem leið, kom
Það er
cheer, blankets were bought for
a needy family and $5.00 was-
spent for Christmas treat for
ex-soldiers. I feel we should be
very grateful to our Welfare con-
venor for she is untiring in her
efforts to assist the needy.
Empire Study (Mrs. B. S.
Benson Convenor)
Through the efforts of our
Empire study convenor we have
been privileged to hear many
interesting papers, we have
probably not followed strictly to
leaps and bounds for there is 110
truer saying than many hand
make light work.
Respectfully,
L. Summers, Sec.
List of Officers 1940
Honorary Regents:
Mrs. B. J. Brandson
Mrs. B. B. Jónsson
Mrs. R. Pétursson
Regent: Mrs. J. B. Skaptason
lst Vice- Regent:Mrs. B. S. Ben-
son
2nd Vice-Regent: Mrs. O. Steph-
ensen
býsna stór summa, en það er
upphæðin sem stjórnarsalan á
vínföngnum nam.
Þessar tölur sýna upphæðirn-
ar fyrir hvert fylki:
Manitoba ..........$5,889,689.00
Sask............... 6,043,165.00
Alta........-...... 8,194,271.00
B. C...............14,110,158.00
THL WATCH SHOP
Thorlakson Baldwin
Dlamonds and Wedding
Rings
Agents for Bulova Watches
Marrlage LJcenses Issued
699 Sargent Ave.
Samtals ...........$34,236,383.00
Ágóði á þessari stjórnar sölu,
sem engin stjórn er á, er þessi:
Manitoba ..........$1,753,363.00
the Empire study plan, but we | Secretary: Mrs. L. E. Summers Sask..................... 1,245,518.00
have enjoyed the talks. The fol- Asst.-Secretary and Press Reps.: Alta................. 2,532,751.00
lowing have given papers at our
meetings during the year.
Mrs. Gísli Jónsson spoke on
Icelandic poets of the past.
Mrs. E. L. Taylor gave a talk
on the changing times as applied
to early and present day settle-
ment in Ontario.
Mrs. Danielson gavc a paper
on her visit to Iceland.
Mrs. R. H. Hart gave an ex-
cellent report on the National
annual convention held in Tor-
onto last May.
Mrs. J. Olafson spoke on con-
ditions in Scotland and her trip
across the ocean, this was after
war was' declared.
Mrs. G. F. Jónassoii spoke on
her visit tp the Word’s Fair and
her trip through the Eastern
States.
Professor Kirkconnell spoke
on war aims and peace aims, his
talk deservr to have been given
to a capacity house.
For these many varied papers
Mrs. O. Stephensen
Treasurer :Mrs. J. S. Gillies
Educational Sec.: Mrs. G. F.
Jónasson
Hosp. Visiting Convenor: Mis.
H. G. Nicholson
Welfare Convenor: Miss V. Jón-
asson
Knitting Convenor: Mrs. P. J.
Sivertson
Empire Study Convenor: Mrs. B.
S. Benson
Echoes Convenor: Mrs. J. F.
Kristjánsson
War Convenor: Mrs. E. A. ísfeld
Asst. War Convenor: Mrs. F.
Wright
Standard Bearer: Mrs. E. Han-
son
Councillors: Mrs. P. S. Pálsson,
Mrs. T. E. Thorsteinson, Mrs.
A. G. Eggertson, Mrs. K. J.
Austmann, Mrs. R. Johnson
and Miss F. Johnson.
B. C............... 4,042,627.00
000,000.00. En það var ekki all-
ur gróðinn, þar sem eitt fylkið
leyfir bruggurum að selja bæði
létt vín og bjór hindrunarlaust.
Hér er yfirlit yfir sölu austur
fylkjanna:
Nova Scotia........$4,684,901.00
Ágóði .......... 1,337,458.00
New Brunswick .... 3,525,215.00
Ágóði .......... 1,153,763.00
Quebec ............17,027,104.00
Ágóði ........... 6,221.813.00
Ontario.........„..22,830,000.00
Ágóði ........... 9,893,587.00
Við þessar háu tölur, má bæta
þeirri isölu sem gerð var af
bruggurum í Ontario beint til
þeirra sem notuðu það. Bjór-
Samtals ............$9,574,259.00 salan kom upp á $26,289,136.00
| og létt vín $1,886,530.00. Það
Þessar tölur sýna ekki þær setur söluna í Ontario upp í $51,-
stóru summur, sem enn er eytt 000,000.00 (fimtíu og eina mil-
fyrir “landann” (það er nafnið jdn dollara.)
BORGIÐ HEIMSKRINGLU—
því gleymd er goldin skuld
sem heima þjóðin hefir geíið
heima-brugginu) og ólöglegu
söluna, isem enn er í stórum stíl
iðkuð, þó þjóðinni væri lofað því
í síðast liðnum vínbannskosning-
um 1923, að hún yrði gerð ó-
möguleg, ef stjórnar-salan kænr
ist á. En það kom fljótt í ljós,
að stjórnarsalan og bjórsalarnir
nægðu drykkjufólki ekki og því
var yfrið tækifæri, að græða þar
utan stjórnarsölu.
Vínsalan í Canada síðaist liðið
ár, var þessi:
Prince Edward eyjan, er eina
fylkið, sem er enn undir vín-
banni, hin átta, undir stjórnar-
sölu fyrirkomulagi. Þau átta
verzluðu upp á $110,479,172.00.
Ágóði til stjórnanna var $28,-
Það er gefið út af umsjónar-
mönnum stjórnarinnar í Ottawa,
sem halda skýrslur yfir vín-
neyzluna, að það hafi verið
drukkið yfir sextíu og þrjú mii-
jón gollón af bjór, (malt liquors)
og þrjú miljón fjögur hundruð
og þrjátíu og þrjú þúsund gail-
ón af sterkum vínum (spirits)
og þrjú miljón fjögur hundruð
og sextíu og eitt þúsund galión
af léttum vínum. Ágóðinn sem
Dominion stjórnin innheimti var
yfir tuttugu og fimm miljónir.
Þessar stóru tölur ættu að
vekja fólk til umhugsunar; það
skyldi og athugað, að þetta er
alt verzlun sem verður að borg-
ast út í hönd í peningum.
Frh. á 8. bls.