The Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-03-30, Page 3A legacy °of spirit and courage
by Carol Phillips
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 309,
Lucknow is a, legacy of the spirit,
courage and determination of the
women of this community: 50 years
of continuous service given freely
compassionately and quietly
wherever there was a need.
In 1944, when the Branch was
founded, Canada was at war and
her needs were clear and ever
present.
In 1994, while Canada is not at
war, the spirit of the Legion lives
on in the presence and involvement
in the quality of life in this com-
munity and in the service to
veterans.
Original minute books are still
•intact and tucked away for safe
keeping. They are journals of an
organization that chronicles the
history of this village, just as it tells
the stories of the women who
dedicated themselves to doing what
they could at a time when they .
were needed.
"On Monday, April 10, 1944; a
meeting was held in the Legion
Rooms fbr the expressed purpose of
forming a Ladies Auxiliary.
President Comrade Murray opened
the meeting in the usual. way and
then introduced the speaker for the
• evening.;,"
• Mrs. R,J. Pegg, provincial
president of the Auxiliary, spoke
that evening of "the opportunities
they had to serve those who are
offering their lives for their
country..:so that the soldiers will
not be forgotten men."
The first officers were Mrs. E.D.
Hassall, Mrs. G. Burgess, Mrs. G.
Dickinson, Mrs. R. Johnstone; Mrs.
J. Campbell, Mrs. C. Cook, Mrs.
Miller, Mrs. Pynna, Mrs. Stinson,
Mrs. T. MacDonald, Mrs. P.A.
Murray, Mrs. C. McQuaig, and
Mrs. Philip.
Jean Hughes was the secretary at
that first meeting.
The minutes for June 6, 1944,
began: "As our regular meeting
happened to be on D -Day, the
Ladies Auxiliary paraded with the
Branch members of the Canadian
Legion to the Presbyterian Church
to the Invasion Servide which was
largely attended." •
Another meeting was held on
June 22 and 18 new members were
initiated, more than doubling the
number of women who 'gathered
three months earlier.
At a meeting in February 1948,
Kathleen Forster became president
and a motion was carried that. "a
gift of S1 he presented to each new
baby in the Auxiliary this year." It
May 1956 - Four past presidents and one member of the Ladies
Auxiliary to Branch 309. From the left: Kathleen Forster, past
president; Eva Black, past president; Ethel Armstrong; Marg
Wasney (past president), and Anna Johnstone (past president).
(photo submitted)
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has been some time now since a
new baby was born in the
Auxiliary. Would this practice still
be carried out today?
Throughout the years, there have
been hundreds of bake sales,
bazaars, card parties, dances and
untold thousands of dollars have
been donated to charitable causes.
In 1948, Anna Johnstone and Joan
Robinson both joined the Auxiliary,
followed by Susan McNaughton
(1953), Tena Gardner (1965) and
Alice Clark (1966), and Wong with
Kathleen Forster all are still active
members today.
On Apr. 8, the local Ladies
Auxiliary will begin celebrations of
its 50th anniversary. All Zone C-.1
Ladies Auxiliaries will be invited to
a birthday party.
All members, past and present are
invited to attend. For further infor-
mation contact Joan Robinson,
president, 528-3739 or Carol Phil-
lips, secretary, 528-2143.
A 1953
To you who arc here to -night
We Say - "How do you do!"
And of some of our members
We'll tell a tale or two.
Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, March 30, 1994 - Page 3
May 1956 - A group shot of some of the members of the Ladies
Auxiliary to Branch 309, Lucknow. Back row, from the left: Lois
McIntosh, Margaret McFarlane, Eunice Cunningham, Amanda
Hamilton, Sadie MacMillan, Emily Robinson, Sadie Hamilton,
Mrs. Kelso McNay, Agnes Thomson, Margaret Carruthers and
Ethel Armstrong. Front row: May Hunter, Bertha Whitcroft, Clara
Johnstone, Margaret Solomon, Geraldine Garbutt. (photo
submitted)
salute to Comrades
First of all comes our Eva, our dear little Eva,
For four years -,the leader of the Legion Auxiliary
She never sits down, yes, she always is busy
Our.Past President has gotten all of us dizzy.
Next is our President, Sadie her name is
In the daytime so dignified, and so tame is
But when evening rolls round, she gets in your hair.
And on election night, we gave her the chair.
Mrs. Stimson is first 'vice -President, too.
She's so quiet, but always knows just what to do
She always is willing to do more than her share.
And with Collyer on thesick committee, they have a
real flare. r,
Let's not forget Anne, who came form the city,
She loves our wee town, and our Legion Auxiliary
She is our second vice-president now,
And at bowling, they tell me, she really knows how.
Joan is our secretary, faithful and exacting,
She won't stand for mistakes or for play acting.
Now in our Auxiliary. no talent is wasted '•
So back in her chair Comrade Joan rudely was pasted.
We sure can't miss Eunice, wherever we see her,
She wins all the prizes the shootnclub dare give her
Now here is the Eunice who thinks playing banker
not funny
But if you insist.she will handle.your money.
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Marg Wasncy's the gal who now carries our flag.
With her we're not often left holding the bag.
She plays the piano, she sews and she sings.
And is quite helpful at a good many things.
Here's, tri our Executive, - Mrs. Collyer and Kathleen
And there also is Cora, and Ethel and Jean
Figure them all - they're not bad at that.
They promise to "execute" at the drop of a hat.
' Sure we've got other -members, Mae and Mrs. Clarke
Vera, Thelma, Jessie, the Nellies, Ji-lelen, Francis,
Rose, and Mrs. Hall,
Then there's the Kintail ladies', the broad short and
tall.
Sure and there are lots more to help fill our hall.
' Then there's Comrade Kay, left her chair with, a grin,
Bat -we happened to sec her, and threw her back in
She's on the executive committee, and entertainment;
too, • I ..
And 'tier press reporting tells everything we do. •
If there's anyone here to -night we have missed,
Please forgive us, and tell us, of .this we insist.
To the Legion Auxiliary .you belong, we don't doubt
it •
So stand up, now, Comrades, stand up and shout it.
Now we've got some new -gals, we welcome, you too
Just because we're crazy, don't think you are too.
But we find.that some Erin, and a joke now and then,
Make us feel more like chickens than like some old
hens.•
Author. Kathleen Forster
Assisted by Sadie MacMillan.
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