WINNIPEG

Retail Store News

At a recent meeting of the managers and buyers of the store two of our associates were honored for their service records. Miss F. Smith had just attained ten years' service, all of which was given in Winnipeg store. Mr. Roland Hoccon had just completed twenty years in the Company's employ.

In the name of the Governor, Mr. Sparling commented upon the creditable records of both Miss Smith and Mr. Hoccon, and presented Mr. Hoccon with a twenty-year bar to his long service medal.

Tom Johnson, of the men's clothing department, was a busy man during the week of June 1st. Tom is a hard working member of the Manitoba Football Association and was on the reception committee from Manitoba to welcome the visiting aggregation of Scottish football experts.

Everyone regrets that we are losing Miss Netta McEwan, who will occupy an important position in the new Victoria store. Miss McEwan's pleasing personality has won her many friends during her years of association with us and we are, frankly, jealous of Victoria store.

Suppose Mr. Saalfeld would probably like to present us with a crate of retired eggs—one at a time—for saying so, but it just occurred to us that an advertisement of the following character should be productive of considerable business during the summer months:

"The Beauty Parlors announce for Wednesday a sale of stylish new moustaches. These will be made up for two simoleons, in color desired to match any facial decoration scheme—waxed, fitted and attached free of extra charge. Line forms on the left!"

Miss Kandie, Miss Garnier and Miss Girourd have all left us, amid showers of confetti, during the last little while. Object, matrimony.

Youthful Portrait No. 2

Who is it? If you "have a hunch" send in your guess and watch for name in the August issue.

Listening-in at an H.B.C. Dance!
(Imaginary Scraps of Desiccated Conversation Collected at a Company Dance).

"I have just two left open." "Say, isn't he lanky!" "Who is that dressed in Copen?" "There—I've lost my hankie!"

"Hear that saxophone whine!" "Who's your friend, may I ask?" "Have yu tried the grape-vine?" "Whew! This three-step's some task!"

"Now, you take a pace back." "See here—when do we eat?" "Like a sea-going hack— "Stepped all over my feet!"

"Such a long intermish!" "Do you wish lemonade?" "She's like Dorothy Gish." "Yes, that's imported Jade."

"I could fox-trot all night." "And never grow weary!" "M-m-m! My face is a sight; "Slip me your puff, dearie."

"There's those two, cheek to cheek!" "Ho! See that man bowing." "Now, don't jump when I speak— But your ears are showing!"

"'Home, Sweet Home!'—You live far?" "Why you're really so kind,— But then Art. bro't his car; I am sure you won't mind."

—From "Piebald Pomes and other Atrocities" by the Akoond of Swat.

Joe Scott Tends Goal Against All-Stars
By T. REITH

Joe Scott was pleasantly surprised when he received a handsome gold watch fob bearing the following inscription:

Presented to Joseph Scott by his admirers in Hudson's Bay Store for splendid display as goalkeeper against Scottish All-Star Football Team,

Winnipeg, June 9th, 1921.

Joe is an esteemed member of our delivery department and was honored by Manitoba footballers in being chosen to keep goal for Manitoba against the visiting Scottish stars.

Said the one and only Jimmy McMenemy: "We won with ease, but there is one consolation left for the home boys, and that is that they are the best team we have yet opposed.

"Your goalkeeper, Joe Scott, is a worthy custodian. Facing a blinding sun and having to handle a lively ball, he put up a great game between the sticks. I thought that some of his saves were particularly fine."

Joe Scott stopping a "hot shot" from Andy Wilson of the visiting stars.