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LÖGBERG, FIMTUDAGINN 10. FEBRÚAR, 1938
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Massey-Harris Convention Sees
Brighter Future for the West
H. H. BLOOM,
Catiadian Salcs Manager.
Mr. H. H. Bloom, Canadian Sales
Manager, and Mr. John Martin,
Advertising Manager, Massey-Har-
ris Company Liniited, are both in
the Prairie Provinces fromi Head
Office, Toronto to conduct Three
Day Sales Conference of Blockmen
and Salesmen at Winnij>eg, Regina,
Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon.
At these Conferences the Com-
pany is introducing its New 1938
Line w'hich includes the New Twin-
Power Pacemaker Tractor and the
Small 8-foot Combine.
Mr. H. H. Bloom, who now heads
the entire Canadian Sales Organiza-
tion from coast to coast is a Mani-
toba boy — born on a farm at Glen-
ella, Manitoba. He entered the
implement business as a local agent
right in his home town and rapidly
rose up through the position of
Supervisor of Agencies — Assistant
Manager — to Branch Manager at
Calgary and then at Saskatoon.
Phree years ago he was moved to
JOHN MARTÍN.
Advcrtising Manager
Head Office at Toronto, where he
becatne Canadian Sales Manager.
The important feature being dis-
cussed at these Sales Conferences is
the remarkable reduction in produc-
tion costs in raising crops as a result
of the new and itnproved equipment
that is now being made available.
Mr. Martin stated to us in an
interview that the experience of
Manitoba last harves clearly demon-
strates that the main problem of
the West during these past few
years has been lack of moisture. The
better moisture condition in Mani-
toba in 1937 gave ample proof of
the ability of Western Canada to
make a quick comeback — if we
oan only get the reepiired amount of
moisture.
The better rainfall last autumn
and the good covering of snow over
the west at present augur well for
a change in the moisture cycle.
They give real cause for well-found-
ed hopes this year.
Tímabœrt málefni
Er ekki kominn tími til þess, aÖ
eitthvað róttækt sé gjört til þess aÖ
heildarsaga islenzka landnámsins í
Ameríku sé rituð
Óðuin eru þeir að týna tölunni
frumherjarnir frá landnámsárunum,
sem hefðu getað veitt rnikið liðsinni
við þetta sögusafn. Nokkrir eru
þeir ennþá hérna megin grafar, sem
Hklegir eru til þess að verða góður
Hðsauki fyrir þá, sem þetta starf
Hefðu með höndum.
Híú er það auðsætt, að þjóðrækn-
Iéla,gið er sjálfkjörið til að taka
^etta mál að sér, og mig minnir að
J>v' hafi eitthvað verið hreyft á þing-
um félagsins, en alt til þessa hefir
það verið látið liggja á milli hluta.
I’etta aðgjörðarleysi má ekki lengur
e,ga sér stað. Þeir mienn, sem hafa
°H skilyrði til að geta leyst þetta
'erk vel af hendi, eru orðnir svo fá-
'r í okkar hóp; að það má telja þá
•'Ha á fingrum sér, á annari hendi.
8vo þegar þessara ntanna missir við,
"að verður þá úr þvi að landnáms-
■saga íslendinga í þessari álfu verði
ntuð
Engum getur dulist það, að hér
um stórt fyrirtæki að ræða; en
<l ls ekki ókleift. Eg geng út frá
■'u’ llest allir íslendingar hér í
sk niUn' tdj. þaÖ þjóðræknislega
frá C*U SUla’ styrHja fyrirtækið
fv • yrJun. meÖ því að skrifa sig
h'v . sogunni strax og borga ein-
s • la uPphæð fyrir fram, sem
. 'iupp í verðið, sem ekki
1 ^ egt að verði hægt að ákveða
IaX>í Hyrjun. Lélegur Islendingur
j^.a ’ sem þarna vildi draga sig i
jóðræknisþingið kemur saman í
• t*SlUm Ulanu®b °g er þess óskandi,
að lati ekki þetta “Landnáms-
M,gu mal hkrgja lengur milli hluta,
Heklur hefji það hæst á dagskrá sína.
< >g að nefnd verði kosin til að byrja
á því starfi, með þvi að skipuleggja
fyrirkomulag, sem þyrfti til aö
Hyrja með.
ó- Guðmundson.
22nd Ánnual Reporr,
Jón Sigurdson Chap.er,
I.O.D.E.
I have the honor to present to you
the twenty-second annual report of
the Chapter, covering the work of
the year ending February 1, 1938.
The Chapter has ‘held ten regular
meetings during the year, the aver-
age attendance being 15. It has had
the jileasure of enrolling one new
oiember, and also of welcoming back
an ex-member. This brings the
membership up to 31, of whom 13
are life members, but it reports with
sorrow the death of a life member,
Mrs. J. H. Johannson of Edmonton,
and also that of an ex-member, Mrs.
Albert of Winnipeg.
It has also been the pleasure of
the Chapter to entertain at various
fimes at its meetings 33 guests,
which would indicate an interest in
and support of the work being done
by the organization, by persons who
for various reasons 'inay not be in a
]x>sition to become active members
and this interest is greatly appre-
ciated.
Cash receipts during the year liave
amounted to $309.85. This sum has
læ'en raised by teas, bridge parties.
draws, sale of Memorial Books and
cash donations by members. The
greater part of the money has been
used for eduoational and charitable
purposes. Apart from actual cash
expended the members have donated
a vast amount of clotihing to be sent
to destitute families. A great many
calls have come in from country
jxtints and every appeal has tnet
with a ready response.
Educationai■—(Mrs. G. F. Jónas-
son, convener).—The Chapter has
been particularly active this year in
its support of educational matters.
It inaugurated a musical scholarship
known as the Jon Sigurdson Chapter
I.O.D.E. Scholarship, to be awarded
to an outsfanding student in fhe
study of the piano or violin, this
student to be of Icelandic parentage.
This scholarship is to the value of
$50 annually for 5 years. It is a
great pleasure to report that Miss
Agnes Sigurdson is the first winner
of the new scholarship. The Chap-
ter subscribed $25 towards assisting
a brilliant Icelandic musician with
her studies abroad. In conjunction
with the other Municipal Chapter,
it helped in the raising of funds to
,allow another young musician to
avail himself of an overseas scholar-
ship which Ihad been awarded him.
It assisted in paying tlie tuition fees
of a young boy taking a course in
Pharmacy at the University. It
supplied text books to a high school
student and it took an active part
in paying the tuition of a promising
lcelandic art student.
Child and Family Welfarc. —
(Convener, Miss V. Jonasson).—
Under an active welfare convener,
the Chapter has supplied many needy
families with both new and old
clothing. These were donated by
members and their friends, and
when these were found insufficient,
others were bought with the Ohap-
ter’s funds.
Thirteen parcels were sent to rural
points, these being valued at $142.
Two bags of material for rug-mak-
ing were sent to a country point, to a
lady who is able to earn a little
cash by making these into rugs. $19
was spent on Christmas cheer, —
hampers being taken to families in
need. A returned soldier was given
assistance in securing glasses. Tin-
foil was collected for tihe Children’s
Hosprtal.
Work Done for Othcr Organiza-
tions.—The Chapter sold tickets for
a bridge and dance for the Fort
Garry Horse and tickets for a raffle
to assist a Pharmacy student. Mem-
bers assisted at a tea at the Hudson's
Bay store in aid of a young musician
and donated to a tea for the Blind
Institute. Three members helped
with quilting at the Service Bureau
and helped pack clothes for the
drought area. Assistance was also
given at a tea at Mrs. Colin H.
j Campbells.
Entertainmcnt. — The Chapter
held its Birthday Bridge in March,
in the Federated Church Parlors.
A birthday cake was donated by the
Regent. This affair netted the sum
of $35-5°- In November a dance
and bridge was held in the I.O.G.T.
Hall; the proceeds amounted to
$6.00. The annual tea at the T.
Eaton Co. Assembly Hall in October
brought in $54.21. A new departure
has been the inonthly bridge held in
different homes, and eacli sponsored
by two members. These have proved
delightful social events as well as
adding a substantial sum to the
treasury.
Empire Study.—(Convener, Mrs.
B. S. Benson).—An efficient and
wide awake Empire Study convener
has given the members the chance
to hear many interesting discussions
at the meetings; among the talks
given have been the following:
Alderman McWilliams—
“What Is Being Done for Un-
employed Girls.
Miss Alice Johannson—
Art Appreciation. ’
Mrs. H. G. Henrickson—
The Underprivileged Child.
Miss J. Sumtners—
“My Trip Abroad.”
Mrs. W. J. Lindal—
Some Phasesof Unemployment
Among Girls.
* Miss R. Vidal—
Accident Prevention.
Mrs. G. S. Dean—
Life in the Argentine.
Mrs. J. Gunn—
A Talk on Little Britain.
Mrs. Híart—
A Resume of Her Trip to
Quebec to Attend the Annual
Convention.
Two scrap books of unusual in-
terest were prepared by two mem-
bers.
Hospital Visiting.—(Mrs. Thorpe
and Mrs. Nicholson). — Hospital
visiting is carried on regularly by
two faithful members, the St. Boni-
face Sanatorium being their special
charge. $2.00 is set aside each
month for the purchasing of treats
for patients. At Christnnas special
boxes were taken to Icelandic
patients, contributions to these be-
ing made by meinbers.—
A quantity of tinfoil sent to
Children’s Hospital.
Miscellaneous Articles Donated.—
Coronation certificates were sent to
three schools outside the city, copies
of the "King’s Message’’ as well as
calendars were sent to different in-
stitutions. Flowers have been sent
to various inembers during times of
sickness. Two Memorial Books
were presented to members for
faithful work done. A Memorial
Book was likewise presented to a re-
turned soldier. A Girl Guide’s uni-
form was provided by the Regent.
Under the able direction of the knit-
ting convener (Mrs„ Sivertson)’ a
numiber of lovely and useful articles
were made for the unorganized dis-
tricts. These included 8 pr. rnitts,
1 pr. stockings, 3 tams, 4 scarves,
2 suits iand 4 sweaters.
Before I close I would like to
voice an appreciation of the assist-
ance given by friends outside of the
Chapter, in attending its various
gatherings and particularly to those
who have donated prizes, etc. for
its different functions. Also to the
two Icelandic papers for their co-
operation during the year. They
have at all times been ready to ac-
cept reports and notices and have
even given space for free advertis-
ing.
In conclusion may 1 wish all the
members a prosperous new term and
express the hope tbat they may con-
tinue to work together in the same
barmony as during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
Björg Frederickson,
secretary.
The Following officers have been
elected for 1938:
Honorary Regents—
Mrs. B. J. Brandson,
Mrs. B. B. Jonsson,
Mrs. R. Petursson.
Regent—Mrs. J. B. Skaptason
First Vice Regent—
Mrs. B. S, Bénson
Second Vice Regent—
Mrs. B. Thorpe
^Secretary—
Miss Björg Frederickson
Teasufer—
Mrs. J. S. Gillies.
Assist. Sec. and Press Reporter—
Mrs. L. E. Summers
Educational Secretary—
Mrs. G. F. Jonasson
Hospital Visiting Conveners—
Mrs. B. Thorpe,
Mrs. H. G. Nicholson.
Welfare Convener—
Miss V. Jonasson
Knitting Convener—
Mrs. P. J. Sivertson
pmpire Study Convener—
Mrs. B. S. B.enson
Echoes Convener—
M rs. J. F. Kristjánsson
Standard Bearer—
Mrs. E. Hanson.
Councillors—
Mrs. R. Johnson,
Mrs. P. S. Pálsson,
Mrs. T. E. Thorsteinson,
Mrs. S. Jakobsson,
Miss F. Johnson.
Þrjú kvæði
“European Elegies,”
eftir Watson Kirkconnell
þýdd af S. B. Benedictssyni
A MORGUN
(To morrow)
Hvað um “á morgun, á morgun?”
Margstirnið efa mér býr.
Hjartað, i sáldjúpri sorgun,
sýnir að röðullinn flýr.
Hvað um “á morgun, á morgun?’\
munardjúp andans þá spyr:
“Náttúran boðar þá borgun,
björt verður eygló sem fyr.”
Er það þá alt?—spyr eg aftur.
“Ó, nei. Hver liftegund grær.
Reisir upp, röðulsins kraftur
rós, sem var knappur í gær.”
Er það þá alt? Svar mitt seinum
og særandi málrómi klætt.
“Fiðrildið, lífsins úr leynum,
af lyrfunni risið, er fætt.
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Dag eftir dag—svo deyja blöðin þín,
dularfult tákn þess lífs, er kemur
og fer
og drýpur út í haf, sem eilíft er,
einn og einn dropi í senn og hverfur,
dvín.
Með sama hraða svíf eg burt með
þér,
á samlífs göngu æskustöðvum frá,
og dapur lít hvern dag, sem lifið á,
í dimmleik þess, sem grimt og sorg-
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köld
af lífsins stofni—tímans sorgar
börn—
ið myrka tákn, sem grárri elli er
geynit.
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öld,
útför þess liðna, svífur hratt sem
öm
i rökkur-haf—og heimi týnt og
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IIJARTA, HJARTA MITT
(Heavt, Mv Heart)
Hjarta! Hjarta! æðrast eigi,
örlög skaltu bena þín.
April-sunna aftur skín,
unun býr úr köldum degi.
Ó, hvað sorgir blíðka og bæta!
Brosir lífsins fegurð senn.
Hjarta, Hjarta! Eig þér enn
ástar-vonir, morgni að mæta.
♦ Borgið LÖGBERG !