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CITY . . . COLLINGWOOD PRAHRAN . . CHADSTONE DANDENONG . . Partons

COLAC . . . . Foy - Bilsons

GEELONG Brights BENDIGO Myers

MILDURA . . . . Bowrings BALLARAT . . . Mors ń eads

VOLUME 5, No. 3 MAY—JUNE, 1963

MISS VALERIE CHAMBERS SELECTED AS

FOPS' "MISS TEENAGE" BRILLIANT BALL AT ROYALE

BALLROOM. As readers are aware, the past

few months at all stores in Foy's organisation have witnessed a spate

of wholesome social activity, con-stant money-raising efforts and an enthusiasm that has been a credit to organizers and participants

alike. The purpose behind all of this energy has been the support given to each contestant f οτ the proud title of "Miss Foys" ín the 1963 "Miss Teenage" Quest, or-ganized to aid the Royal Women's Hospital Rebuilding Appeal.

Enthusiasm reached its zenith on hursday, 16th of May, when the Gala Ball was held at the Royale Ballroom. The attendance was large and enthusiastic, and no efforts had been spared by the Committee to make the Ball an outstanding success. The foyer was attractively decorated by a foun-tain surrounded by an artistic grouping of shrubs and colorful flowers.

The nine contestants fοτ the "Miss Foys" title admirably set off the picturesque background of the foyer. Each of the girls was attired in formal evening gowns,

each wore a blue sash giving de-tails of the Group or Store they

represented, and each carried an identical posy of choice flowers.

The nine girls were:- Myrene Stevens (2nd Floor and

Maintenance); Helan Petrac (Bow-rings, Mildura); Annette White (3rd, 4th. 5th Floors, Roof Top and Carioca); Lorraine Dunstan

(Collingwood Stare); Valerie Chambers (1st Floor); Prudence

Pendlebury ( Men's Store and Robere Salon) ; Lynette Bell (Dandenong, Prahran and Chad-stone Store); Carol Dodman (Gibsonia House and Despatch ) and Beverley Braham (Ground Floor and Hardware).

The entrance of each of the

young ladies to the Ballroom was compered by Mr. Ray Chapman, and the long walk on red carpet

to the official party must have seemed to "stretch away into in-finity." At the official_ enclosure, each young lady made her curtsy to Mrs. A. E. Prytz, President of the Royal Women's Hospital, who was accompanied by Mr. J. N. Watt, Managing Director. All of the eιιtrants then took up allotted positions on the stage.

Mr. Chapman then spoke of the

work done by Foys in the Quest, and gave to Mr. Watt two enve-lopes, one of which contained the name of the runner-up in the money-raising section, and the other the winner of the money-raising section. The former was Miss Dodman (Gibsonia House), who received a suitably-worded scroll giving details of her £25 prize, and the latter was Miss Valerie Chambers (First Floor and Display), whose recognition took the form of a red sash and a

scroll with the details of her £ 100 prize.

Although both of these an-nouncements were indeed impor-tant, the most dramatic sequence then took place. We introduce this phase by stating that a dis-tinguished panel of judges had met on the previous Tuesday and had made ito selection of the young lady destined to become "Miss Foys." The panel consisted of Miss Elly Lukas, our friend, "Elizabeth, of 3DB," and Messrs. Ray Chapman, Ross Boardman and Stephen Dattner. The name of the girl selected for the high honor was a closely-guarded secret

and was inscribed in an envelope given by Mr. Watt to Mrs. Prytz. After making a eulogistic reference

to Foys' great effort for the hos-pital, Mrs. Prytz opened the en-velope and—to a breathless hush, and later thunderous applause — announced the winner to be MISS VALERIE CHAMBERS!

This double success to a popu-lar young lady is quite unique and Valerie can be assured that the whole organization is behind her in the Final of the Open Quest later this year.

Other highlights of the Ball were the presentation of sheaves of flowers to Mrs. Prytz and to Mrs. Watt, the Modern Waltz danced by the contestants, and the re-lease of 1500 gaily-decorated balloons as the girls swept into their dance.

A great night such as this un-doubtedly was, owed much to the organizers. Any reference should also include the appreciation un-mistakably shown to the talented artists and orchestra and, sur-mounting even these things, the happy spirit that animated all pre-sent to a pitch of enjoyable gaiety any enthusiasm.

We conclude the article by again expressing the sincerest of congratulations to the winner of Foys own Quest, to her colleagues whose participation made the effort the success that it was, and to all those who helped in any way. In the words of the message from our Managing Director that was inscribed on the handsome Ball programme:

"The Ball is the public demon-stration of a tremendous amount of work and effort by the staff of our Company to raise a substantial sum of money for this very worthy

cause. The Company was no more than the vehicle which provided the opportunity for this to happen.

"You are no doubt aware that

the Royal Women's Hospital ren-ders service not only to metro-politan Melbourne, but, in many ways, to the people and hospitals throughout the State of Victoria. It has been a great pleasure and a privilege for our Company to be associated with it in this way."

STOP PRESS As we go to Press we an-

nounce the grand news that Valerie was the winner of the proud title of "Miss Teenage Queen for 1963". She topped the poll as the entrant raising most money (£5933). The "Miss Teenage" title was won by Miss Janese Baker.

Full details will be publish-ed in the next issue of "News Service".

Successful Barbecue at Mr. & Mrs. Bridges

Home A most successful barbecue was

held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Bridges at Howitt Avenue, Mount Waverley, early in the month. The objective of the func-tion was to assist the candidature of Miss Stevens, nominee from the Fashion Floor and Works and Services group in Foys "Miss Teenage" Quest. Nearly 250 people attended the barbecue and a great

day was enjoyed by all. Apart al-together from the succulent fare provided throughout the day, ex-cellent entertainers in the persons of Jack Perry (" Ζίg" of T.V. fame) and Bill McCormick—also well-known to T.V. fans—added to the gaiety. Mr. Ray Chapman was an admirable compere. Needless to say, there were also plentiful facilities designed to tempt the guests into financially assisting the very worthy cause. That these were effective may be gauged from the final proceeds of the day —£ 165. Our sincere thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Bridges for making their home available, and our congratu-lations to all who contributed in any way to a great day.

Myers (Bendigo) Social Club to be

Re-formed Myers Social Club is to be ,re-

formed in the very near future, and there's a wave of healthy in-terest throughout the Store at this impending event. Already a first function has been planned and this will take the shape of a basketball challenge match between the of-fice "Vampires" ( shades of Dra-cula!—Editor) and the Basement "Bombers". Strict training is the order of the day fοτ both teams at the present time.

It's no idle statement to say "Much of the great work of a store goes on behind the scenes". In previous issues of "News Service" we have referred in appreciative terms to the many men, and women, whose unremitting work continues along unspectacular

avenues but whose contribution to progress, is dynamic and indis-pensable. The occupations we have covered in previous sketches have been many and diversified — display, accounts, technical, cleaning services, and office work. This month's Personality is the

story of a man whose work revolves around that vital activity in a

modern store — the art (and it 's an art) of sound and attractive

ticket writing. With pleasure we introduce to our many readers . . .

PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH ΝΕWS SERVICE Οε THE MONTH ή'

EDITORIAL Although we realise that the

timing of this editorial is slightly belated, it is our benevolent desire to give a hearty welcome to the opening of the Great Australian Football Season. We trenchantly discard such humble subjects as the advan-tages of communing with nature in the garden, or the earthy pleasures of giving the missus a hand with the housework! We have a nobler objective in mind.

For this is the season of the year when mild and gentle men ( and women) throw off the mantles of their summer hiberna-tion — a term that, in itself is a biological contradiction — and assume the roles of bellicose belligerents, voracious viragoes, and precocious pundits.

This metamorphísis is really a grievous malady, and it spares no one! It does not recognise any social degree, condition of health, of age ( except of the very, very,

young) or intellectual capacity.

It's virulence is not confined to the metropolis — with starry-eyed zealots extolling the dominating virtues of "Bombers", "Demons", "Magpies", "Hawks", "Tigers", and the like — and it spreads with awful emphasis to less-populated areas that witness the fluctuating fortunes of the Colac "Crashers", the Mildura "Maul-ers", the Bendigo "Bashers", the mighty "Cats" from Geelong, and such other teams as you — our gentle readers — may care to nominate. It is indeed an all-pervading ailment, and the symptoms that mark its potency are many, and distressing.

The disease may be witnessed ín full course on any Saturday after-noon during the dismal months. Three dozen vigorous young athletes—animated by a crusader-like zeal, and spurred by the frenzied exhortations of many raucous throats—pursue a leather-covered, inoffensive, and unpre-dictable sphere with vigor, malignity and wild abandon! There objective — to kick merry Hell out of the ball and, if necessary, to inflict merry Hell on hapless op-ponents! In the midst of the sub-sequent carnage stands, or rather,

runs, a friendless, forlorn figure dressed in white and possessing as his sole means of defence — a shrill whistle! Was there ever a more despised creature than this solitary individual? He pleases no one, he offends most, his know-ledge of a great game is claimed by all to be steeped in abyssmal ignorance, and his decisions are certainly the creations of a per-verted prejudice, or of a Satanic malignancy!

The game itself, progresses through many audible phases. It's not possible to quote all of the verbal helps that adorn the after-noon. It suffices to quote but a few at random — "00! You mon-grel!" "Wοssatfor, yer mug!" "Kickim!" "Knockímdown, yer donkey." (Both of these latter

quaint terms are of Arabic origin, and really mean to "remonstrate kindly with one's opponent"), "Carncher kick straight, you Alec" (which doesn't necessarily mean that the gentleman so ad-

dressed bears the christian name of Alexander. This is solely a form of endearment). The less-audible witnesses go through the whole gamut of human emotion—anticipation, joy, rage, scorn, con-cern, jubilation and despair. These silent ones also express their feel-ings by gyrating movement, chang-ing facial expressions, and much craning of the necks. There's some-thing infinitely sweet in the spec-tacle of humble men calling on Heaven to witness that there was

never such a benighted team as that which they follow, or — more often — that which they detest.

Add to all this pot-pourri, the colorful accompaniment of bugle-blowers, banner-wavers, t í n rattlers, cheer-leaders, the impor-tunate cries of "hot-dog" and re-freshment vendors, the cacophony of lacerated beer cans, the subtle undertones of many transistors, and the aromatic fragrance of much tobacco. When the mighty efforts of the gladiators inside the arena cease for the day, and the final decision has become a matter of history ( and of premiership points), the ground clears rapidly,

and the only visible reminder of another great day of football is in the mute testimony of the all-pervading debris that marks the presence of the multitude.

Let's draw a veil over the many verbal replays that subsequently occur over the weekend, and, of course,, at work on Monday. These inquests prove conclusively that the real champions of the great game are, unquestionably, those heroes who were outside the fence. So, too, do the animated dissections of Safurday's decisions (as given by the intelligensia on Mondays) prove that each expert is more gifted by Mother Nature, to be a central umpire, than was the lone, and friendles, figure we have already mentioned.

And so — we hail King Football with a respectful obeisance. One final thought on the weighty sub-ject is not "where do flies go to in the winter time?", but rather "where do football barrackers go to in the summer time?"

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ENGAGEMENTS Sincere congratulations are con-

veyed to the following staff members whose engagements have been recently announced:—

Miss Dorothy Sherman, Sports-wear Department, Myers, Bendigo and Mr. John Tognolíní.

Miss Betty Marshall, Office, Partons and Mr. Mark Welsh, Travellers Office, Collingwood.

Miss Rae Spence, Cosmetics Department, Foy-Bilsons, Colac and Mr. Alex Grimmer.

Mr. Spencer Harding, Mens-wear, Foy-Bilsons, Colac, and Miss Beverley Hillman.

Miss Loretta Leyland, Office, Bright and Hithcock, Geelong and Mr. Anthony Doorakkers.

Miss Heather Nichols, General Office, Bright and Hitchcocks, Geelong and Mr. John Ballans.

Miss Norma Simons, Mantle Workroom, Bright and Hitchcocks, Geelong and Mr. Graham Sword.

Miss Marie Stryker, Mantle Workroom, Bright and Hitchcocks, Geelong and Mr. Roelof Deurloo.

Mr. Douglas D. Fraser, Officer-in-charge Ticket Writers, Colling-wood.

"Doug" — and all staff know this genial, and well-liked officer by that name, was born at North-cdte in October, 1921. His early education was received at West Preston state school, where he gave unmistakable signs of the artistic proficiency that was later

to be the foundation of his com-mercial career. He subsequently enrolled fοτ an arts course at the famous Colling-wood Technical School, where the early promise matured into accom-plished craftsmanship. On the ad-vice of his senior teacher, "Doug" concentrated on lettering and

ticket writing, and, to this end, supplemented daily studies by attendance at night school.

Needless to state, life at the technical school did not consist entirely of a remorseless grind of study. Our Personality took part in most of the school activities, and was a member of the senior Cricket XI, and the football XVIII.

In the latter activity a famous con-temporary was the celebrated "Des" Fothergill, a member of the Collingwood football team and of the State side and Cricket XI.

In 1935, our friend left school. He applied for, and was success-ful in obtaining, a temporary posi-tion on the ticket writing staff at Foys. That "temporary" start has

merged into 28 years of sustained and efficient service!

The location of the ticket-writ-ing section in 1935 was in a cramped attic on the very top of the old buildings that were, later to be demolished to make way for the great store of today. "Doug's"

commencement coincided with the appointment of Mr. Eric Shaw as officer-in-charge and it was under the guidance of this accomplished gentleman that our Personality's future really took shape.

When Foys' new store was built, ticket-writers found a new home on the First Floor, in that area now occupied by the Corset Salon, and "Robere" Hairdressing.

War intervened in 1939 and the ticket-writing staff diminished to two in number. "Doug" sought to enlist in 1940, but was rejected on medical grounds; his superior, however (Mr. Shaw), was suc-

cessful and the subject of this article then became the only one of the 1935 staff to remain on duty. With one later addition, two men then remained to perform all of the multifarious d uties associ-ated with ticket writing in war-time.

One job in this category was to display price and coupon rating on every ticket and these tickets were the medium of strict and regular

inspection by Price Control offi-cers from time to time.

During the period of war, Mr. Fraser devoted his energies to active membership of the Air Raid Precautions organisation, and was attache' ι to the despatch section that operated in the Preston area.

In 1945, Foy and Gibson acquired the Gilpin chain of stores. Mr. Shaw ( who had re-turned from service with the forces) obtained a position in the expanded organisation and, on his strong recommendation, "Doug" was made manager of the ticket-writing section, City store. In 1947. Messrs. Catchlove and Fraser were given the task of co-ordinating the work of all ticket writers in the stores under the one

roof. Management of that day

approved of the recommendations and a central department was established at the ( then) Fitzroy

store. With the exception of a change of address to the Colling-wood store, the 1947 plan has been maintained ever since and, today, the ticket writers at Colling-wood attend to the requirements of all Stores in the metropolitan area.

There is a constant scene of activity at this Collingwood loca-tion. The former dining room of the old store witnesses the skilful

operations of eleven good trades-men.

The dramatic impact of modern advertising has had its repercus-sions on ticket writing and, today, the requirement is not only for clear and unmistakeable price signs, but also fοτ the more in-volved work of silk-screening hand work, and for other work to be done by Printasign.

Yet the work goes on and every department that has anything to do with this busy section ( and all do, at some stage, or the other) is conscious of the debt it owes to

this facility. In private life, Mr. and Mrs.

Fraser and their young family of two girls ( Elizabeth, 10 years of age and Cheryl, 4 years), live at three St. Bultees Street, West

Preston. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fraser take an active interest in the work of the West Preston state school committee. Our Personality's in-dividual interests are many, and varied. He is a late evening tutor in ticket writing at Royal Mel-bourne and Preston Technical Colleges and is keenly interested in League football, surf-fishing, gar-dening, and trout fishing.

We extend to him the apprecia-tion of all of his colleagues and assure him of the respect and liking of all in the great team that comprises Foy and Gibson.

CITY Bruce Rowlands, Men's Knitwear

Department. celebrated his 21st birthday during the month. The occasion was ushered in with due pomp and ceremony, and Bruce has been the recipient of numer-ous congratulations,

Mr. H. Schuyler has been ap-pointed to the position of Mana-ger-Buyer, Knitting and Sewing Machines, City Store. Our hearty congratulations on well-deserved advancement.

Foys Annual Ball to Take Place in August

Although the event is nearly three months off, time has a great

habit of marching on with winged feet. We accordingly report that

Foes Annual Staff Ball is scheduled to take place at the Palais de Danse, St. Kilda, on Thursday, 22nd August. The price of tickets will be the same as last year, i.e., 78/- a double, and this charge is all inclusive. There's no need to itemise all of the attractions of this major Social event of the year. and it suffices to state that the

brilliant successes of previous years promise to be eclipsed this year. MAKE YOUR BOOKING NOW through any of the following 0m-cials:—

COLLINGWOOD: Mr L. Hol-land (Despatch), Mr. P. Nicholson (Travellers), Mr, D. Kearney (Store), Miss B. Nicholls (Office) .

PRAHRAN: Mrs. Μ. Walters, Mrs. F. Martin.

CHADSTONE: Mrs. Μ. Vary. PARTONS: Mr. L. J. McEwan

( City Store) . CITY: Mrs. A. Hutchinson, Mr.

L. J. McEwan ( Ball Secretary) .

Further Success for City Store

Basketball Team The Basketball team continues

to make the news! Readers will recall our story of recent successes

in "C" Grade of the competition. The main team commenced its 1963 series by promotion to 'B" Grade, and has since given an ex-cellent record of performances: 6 games have been played for 6 wins! Another team has also been formed, and although it has not had the same spectacular record as the senior side, interest has been well maintained and promis-ing recruits are "in the offing." In a singularly accident-free sequence, the `B" team had its first serious casualty recently when Garth Manton had the misfortune to break a thumb. However, this is on the mend, and Garth expects to be back in action in the near future.

Three ladies employed on the Third Floor are feeling highly elated at the present time. The

three ladies concerned are Mrs. March, Mrs. Simpson and Miss Lamb. The reason for their elation is quite understandable, viz.: The glad tidings that their small syn-dicate in a certain well-known consultation— .commonly known as "Uncle George's Sweep" — has netted a £ 500 return. Hearty con-gratulations to the trio, and a very fervent hope that the same (or

even greater) good fortune might happen to US!

A Generous Gift to Eye and Ear Hospital

by Miss Gibson We re-print from "The Age" of

19/4/1963 the following para-graph:

£ 10,000 GIFT TO HOSPITAL. "Α £ 10,000 gift has been made

to the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital to assist its teaching programme.

The gift. by Miss Maude Gibson, follows a £20,000 donation she gave the hospital two years ago.

Miss Gibson is a daughter of the late Mr. William Gibson, one of the original partners in the re-tail firm of Foy and Gibson. The first donation of £ 20,000 from Miss Gibson was used to establish

a series of William Gibson lec-tureships for teaching post-graduate students the diagnosis of ear, nose and throat conditions.

Her latest donation will be used to continue the lectureships."

The generous action of the esteemed lady will confer untold benefits on sick people. It is also a wholesome perpetuation of the name of the outstanding man whose vision and capacity estab-lished our famous firm on durable foundations.

Foys "News Service" publishes a summary of acknowledgements received from staff members, and

former staff members, for kind-nesses received. The messages are from:—

Mrs. Clements, Frock Depart-ment, on the death of her brother;

Mrs. "Toby" Burrows, formerly of Merchandise Control, on her re-tirement;

Mrs. Brooker (formerly Miss D. Dennis), Materials Department, on the occasion of her marriage;

Miss Valerie Chambers, and all contestants in the "Miss Foys" Quest, for the generous assistance

given to them all during the course of the competition;

Mrs. Hutchinson, Millinery Bar, Ground Floor, City Store, on the death of her father (the late Mr.

Hammill ).

Classified (Cont.) Marriages

Every good wish for future happiness, health and prosperity, to the following people who re-cently celebrated their marriage:—

Miss Jean Bruce, Ladies Shoes, City Store and Mr. Ralph Edwards.

Miss Evelyn Reed, Manufactur-ing Department, Myers, Bendigo and Mr. Neil Burridge.

Miss Marlene Maher, Haber-dashery, Myers, Bendigo and Mr .

Alan Banfield, Shoe Department, Myers, Bendigo.

To mark the happy occasion, both of these popular staff mem-bers received a handsome gift of Corningware from the management and staff.

Miss Yvonne Hodgson, Upstairs Office, Bowrings, and Mr. Bill Dunstan.

Miss Judy Hollands, Downstairs Office, Bowrings and Mr. John York.

Miss Meryl McPhee, Upstairs Office, Bowrings, and Mr. Bert Elivay.

Meryl is making her future home in Melbourne and received a tea-

set from the directors, and a set

of saucepans from the staff on her cessation.

Miss Barbara Desmon, Millinery Department, Morsheads, and Mr. Allan Trainor.

BIRTHS Foys "News Service" extends

its best wishes to the following parents, who were recently blessed with additions to their respective families:—

Mr. and Mrs. Garth Manton, a son ( John William) Mr. Manton is the genial Controller, Third Floor, City store.

Mr. and Mrs. Parker, a daughter ( Deborah Lee) . The proud mother was formerly Judy Hendry, Cos-metics Department, City Store.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Perkins, a son (Mark Anthony). Mr. Perkins is a member of the Furniture De-partmenit staff, Foy-Bilsons, Colac.

Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer, a daughter. The mothex would be well known to staff at Bright and Hitchcocks. Geelong, under her maiden name of Anne Harvey.

PRAHRAN That well-known store identity,

Mr. A. "Percy" Martin, of Des-patch, is highly delighted at the safe arrival of a fine grand-daughter ( Louise Kelly Martin) . Hearty congratulations to the child's parents, to Louise, and to Grandpa.

The Store is indeed sorry to lose the presence of Mr. Ray McLaren, who has been transferred from Materials Department, Prahran, to the Camera Shop, City Store. All at Prahran wish Ray "all the best" in his new location.

A newcomer to Store service in the person of Miss M. Cobrain, Mail Order, has been adequately welcomed. "News Service" sup-ports the good wishes.

COLLINGWOOD Staff movements during the

month were as follows:—CESSATIONS:

Miss Fleming, Ladies' Lounge, who has retired, and Mr. D. Jones, Electrical.

Both Miss Fleming and Mr. Jones were the recipients of presentations and of good wishes for the future. COMMENCEMENTS:

Mrs. Drinkwater, Ladies' Lounge, and Mr. C. McFadyen, Electrical. To both — A hearty welcome.

COLAC Three new members have joined

the staff during the month.. They are Miss Y. Armstrong (Haber-dashery), Mrs. M. Morrissey (Man-chester) and Mr. Μ. Hess (Hard-ware) . To them all — Α hearty welcome.

We failed to mention in last month's "News Service" that the

excellent display work of Pam De La Rue and Lindsay McMahone was recognized by the Manage-ment by the present of a nice pen to each of the two young people. A fitting reward for good services.

Mr. Michael Boyce of Menswear has been admitted to hospital. All staff unite in conveying their good wishes to Michael for a speedy and permanent recovery.

Whilst on the subject of sick-ness , we note the return to duty of Miss Geraldine Paatsch (of the Grocery Department) after her sick

leave. A sincere welcome to a nice person.

A Challenge to "All and Sundry" by Colac

The Store girls' basketball team was off to a good start for the 1963 season. .It won its first game by a very large margin and confidentally awaits further victories in the near future.

The team is available for any challenge matches from teams in the other Stores. If this general challenge is accepted, further in-terest will be provided for the males of the species by a chal-lenge football match. Details may be obtained on application to the Store.

GEELONG A valuable addition to the sales

personnel of the Store is that of Mrs. Val Jackson of the Jewellery Shop. Mrs. Jackson's experience in Toys and -Cοsmeties give her a background of sound experience to qualify her for the new location.

Without any desire to introduce a sombre note but in the cause of public interest, we record the news that Mr. Russell Quick, of the Lay-by Office, and Mr. Smallcombe, ( Men's Store Buyer) are inmates of hospital at the present time.

In a similar strain we report that Mr. Harold Watson, Fabrics Manager, had a nasty accident at home whilst chopping wood. The said accident necessitated 14 stit-ches to badly-lacerated fingers. To the three gentlemen concerned we convey our best wishes for speedy and permanent rec('veries.

News from a Traveller The latest advice from London

tells us that Miss Wellandt is en-joying her holiday abroad very greatly. Amongst the many dram-atic events seen by our friend was

the recent marriage of Princess Alexandra and Mr. Angus Ogilvie.

Two cessations took place re-cently were marked by mutual ex-pressions of goodwill to, and from, the Staff at Brights. The resigna-tions were those of Teresa Barley (formerly of Patterns) and Doreen Hair (formerly of the Fancy Shop) .

Beverley Darter celebrated her

21st Birthday during the month. To the congratulations already given, "News Service" adds its contribution.

BENDIGO The Staff are delighted to wel-

come Miss Kilcullen, of the Mantle Department, back to duty after her recent accident. It is gratifying to note that the lady has made a great recovery from her mishap.

Successful Mothers Day Sale

Mrs. Peg Triplett, Holeproof Hosiery consultant was in attend-ance at Myers Hosiery Depart-ment just prior to Mother's Day. Thanks to her able efforts and the capable assistance of Holeproof model — Helen — the subsequent parades proved to be particularly successful.

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IT WOULD BE FUTILE TO DENY THAT AN

EVER-INCREASING INTEREST IS SHOWN IN THE

NEWS, AND ARTICLES THAT FILL THE PAGES OF

"FOPS NEWS SERVICE" EACH MONTH. THE

INTEREST IS REFLECTED IN THE NUMBER OF

CONTRIBUTIONS WE RECEIVE, AND ALTHOUGH,

ALL CANNOT BE PRINTED BECAUSE OF THE RE-

STRICTIONS OF SPACE, OUR AIM IS TO PUBLISH

THOSE ARTICLES (SOME ORIGINAL AND SOME

CULLED FROM OTHER SOURCES) AS SEEM TO BE

APPROPRIATE.

IN THIS ISSUE, WE PUBLISH A STIRRING POEM

RECENTLY RECEIVED. IT IS:—

Father to Son

My boy, I pray, although at times you doubt me

Think this one thought unto the end about me:

I, as your Father, serve no selfish pleasure

You and your interests are my dearest treasure.

'Tis not to kill your happiness I check you

I know how swiftly storms may come to wreck you.

1 hold you back, not merely to enslave you.

1 cause you grief from greater grief to save you.

You'll live to walk with skilful men and clever

Men who can do things which I could never,

But, Oh, My Son, know this though others charm you;

I am a true friend who never seeks to harm you.

I will not hurt you, wrong you, or, deceive you.

I will not take all you can give and leave you.

I may seem sterner far than people do,

But no one living, can love you more than I do.

My boy, I ask but this when'er you doubt me

Always remember this one fact about me:

When all my little faults and whims you've noted

I am your friend unselfishly devoted.

Yes absolutely

free—No catches You can advertise in these columns free of charge, just send particulars c/o. Adver-tising Dept.

MILDYRA Μ. McMillan, Hardware De-

partment, and Mrs. Elze of Ladies' Shoes, are spending their annual leave together at a holiday loca-tion at Mt. Gambier.

Two staff members have been admitted to hospital during the month. They are Μτs. Jean Ailing-ton, Showroom, and Mr. W. Con-quest, Liquor Department. To them both, all staff convey good wishes for speedy and permanent recoveries.

Bowrings conveys its wannest congratulations to Valerie Cham-bers on her well-deserved success

in Foys own "Teenage Quest". The Store also appreciates the admir-able performance of all the en-trants, and is particularly proud of the excellent manner in which its own representative — Helen

Petrac — acquitted herself.

BALLARAT Successful First

Anniversary Sale

On May 14th, Morsheads held its first Anniversary Sale. The re-sults were gratifying. Equally appreciated was the generous as-sistance given by personnel from other Stores in the organization.

As our correspondent stated in his

report to "News Service" — "Not only is the business asso-

ciation most helpful, but the friendships engendered by this per-sonal contact prove to be very durable and mutually advantage-ous".

New staff welcomed during the month were Miss J. Condon (Cos-metics ), Mr. A. Young (Electrical) and Mr. N. Borchers (Curtains ). To the welcome already given, "News Service" adds its quota.

The classified section carries an announcement of the recent mar-riage between Barbara Desnoy and Allan Trainor. To the good wishes given to the young couple on this happy event, was the present of a handsome crystal vase by the Staff

and Management.

DANDENONG New staff members welcomed

during the month were Miss Gemma Gerritsen ( Child's Wear) and Mr. Phillip Batton (Mens-wear) .

CHADSTONE We are glad to welcome back to

Chadstone Mrs. Joan Valez who rejoins the Corset Department af-ter an absence of two months on protracted sick leave.

Popular C½udstone

Personality Resigns

Mrs. Phyllis Lewis, Switchboard Operator, has resigned from the service after nearly three years of efficient work at the Chadstone Store. It is her intention to open a mixed business at Clayton — an intention that will be accom-panied by good wishes from the lady's many friends at the Shop-ping Centre. "News Service" also joins in the felicitations, for Mrs. Lewis was an indefatigable local correspondent for the staff news-paper.

Chadstone's candidate for selec-tion as "Miss Foy" in the "Teen-age Quest" — Miss Lyn Bell — held a most successful Barbecue on Saturday evening, 11th May. Although the attendance did not reach the anticipated total, the night was most enjoyable and the cause will gain considerably fron the proceeds of the function.

Ambitious arrangements are well in train for Chadstone's Wool Fes-

tival, which is scheduled to com-mence on the 20th of May. With the co-operation of the Wool Bureau, many varied exhibits will be on display, whilst animation will be provided by demonstra-tions of shearing from the world shearing champion — Mr. Kevin Sarre, and by realistic sheep dog trials.

OBITUARY Our heartfelt sympathy goes to

the relatives and friends of those esteemed persons whose deaths we record hereunder:—

Mr. J. Green, father of Mrs. Hocking, Roof Top Cafeteria, City Store.

Mr. Shepherd, father of Mrs. Goodman, Confectionery, City Store.

Mr. B. Morrow, stepfather of Miss Arch, Accounts Office, City Store.

Mr. W. P. Ryan, brother-in-law, Mrs. L. McEwan, City Store.

Mr. Colrain, father of Miss Margaret Colrain, Mail Order, Prahran.

Μτs. Jordan, grandmother of Miss Jenny Jordan, Mail Order, Prahran.

Mrs. F. Watt, Sportswear De-partment, Bowrings, Mildura.

Mr. J. Harcombe, brother-in-law of Μτs. Plumridge, Frocks, City Store.

SCOUTMASTER WANTED

16th Brighton Group — a comparatively new Group —

has an enthusiastic Committee,

a Group Scoutmaster, and

two Assistant Scoutmasters. It urgently requires Scouter to take on the job of Scoutmaster. Hall located at Scots Church, Marriage Road, East Brighton. Inquiries to Mr. Ken James,

Cox Bros. Head Office 63-6262.

Library Digitised Collections

Author/s:

Foy & Gibson

Title:

Foy & Gibson newsletters

Date:

1947-1967 (incomplete)

Persistent Link:

http://hdl.handle.net/11343/21262

File Description:

Foys News Service v.5 no.3 May-June 1963