ADVENTURES IN COOKING EPL

barely “dug in” found themselves faced with the Depression—and showed
they had what it takes! The stories that come in of cheerful companionship
in the midst of privation are a revelation. ‘Surprise Parties’, because no
one had 25c admittance to formal affairs, were the means of joyful reunion.
The New Year’s Eve party when the host’s thermometer showed 80° below,
but on reaching home each found a more optimistic 60° below!

The Northern Alberta Railway to Edmonton, the Hart Highway to
Prince George, and the quick personnel transportation of the C.P.A. have
opened the door and brought us in greater contact. ‘The P.G.E. is eagerly
awaited.

From the Women’s Institutes all over the Province we hear of devoted
war efforts in both World Wars; of careful husbandry during the Depres-
sion; of great response to the emergency of the Fraser River Flood. Every-
where we hear of community service and cultural activity.

With Fort Fraser we gladly echo the saying:

“I count myself in nought so rich
As in the quality of my friends.”