The Icelandic Canadian - 01.03.1954, Blaðsíða 23

THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
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might we can find plenty of precedent
to prove that Canadians can meet any
set of circumstances with which they
may be faced. Part of the answer lies
in increased production without in-
creasing our costs—a willingness of
industry to improve our plants and ac-
cept a reasonable profit for their part
and a willingness on our part to buy
in the markets in which we sell. Along
with this there is something that not
only can be said but should be em-
phasized at a meeting of this kind—
the need of a greater interest in public
affairs. A well-informed public opin-
ion is one of the finest assets we can
possess—that is a responsibility of
every Canadian citizen, and it is my
belief that this can best be accomplish-
ed by all our citizens taking an active
part in the party of their choice and
helping to guide it on its way. That is
our right as Canadians. The extent to
which we accept that responsibility
will have a great bearing on the future
of our country.
Now, Mr. President, I want to thank
you and your members for your very
courteous hearing, and may I conclude
by again saying with pride—I am a
Canadian.
New Curl ing and Hockey Rink
Built at Lundar
The pioneers have often been
extolled, and deservedly so, for their
community spirit. That their priority
in this characteristic does not amount
to a monopoly was demonstrated at
Lundar, Man., when a combination
hockey and curling rink was construct-
ed under the sponsorship of the Grett-
ir Amateur Athletic Association. Funds
to pay for the materials in the build-
ing have been accumulating for the
past two or three years, raised chiefly
by personal contributions. Construc-
tion of the building was accomplished
through the summer, almost entirely
by voluntary effort. While the men
did the heavy work, the women stood
by and kept them supplied with coffee
and food.
The arena was officially opened
December 11th, with a ceremony dedi-
cating it to the memory of the district’s
casualties of two world wars. Their
names were read at the opening
ceremony by Mrs. O. F. Eyolfson, a
past president of the Lundar Ladies
Auxiliary. Wreaths were placed at the
Legion Cross by Mrs. B. Loftson, repre-
senting mothers of soldiers who lost
their lives; by Ingolfur Lindal, repre-
senting the Lundar Legion; by Mrs.
Oscar Arnason, president of the Lun-
dar Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian
Legion; and by Dr. G. Paulson, presi-
dent of the Grettir Club.
A program of speeches followed,
featuring representatives of the Mani-
toba Amateur Hockey Association
along with local dignitaries. Members
of the Winnipeg Winter Club gave
a demonstration of fancy skating, and
a hockey game was played by a combin-
ation of players from Lundar, Eriks-
dale, Clarkleigh and Oak Point. The
evening’s festivities were brought to
a close with a dance in the community
hall.