The Rotary Balita no. 659 (November 16, 1950).

Could You Be Missing Something? Long Ortigas reports that those attending the last fireside meeting where he was secretary so deeply appreciated the fellow. ship and discussion that they are recommending occasional closed meetings at which all Rotarians will be divided into 10 or 15 groups, to discuss an appointed topic under a leader during the lunch hour and on throughout the meeting period. This recommendation is made so that those who have elected not to attend fireside meetings may also share some of the benefits therefrom. The Biggest Bargain in 1950 Luncheon for yourself and your Rotary Ann, for all your children and for another borrowed child (or if you have no children, for two children on loan) - all this for P10, and at the Manila Hotel. Surely in this year of expanding controls and shrinking peso values this is the best bargain you've heard of. That's what Charlie Paianca and his Rotary Christmas Party Committee promise you for December 21st. Plus favors for the children. Plus Christmas decorations. Plus an entertainment to amuse the children who are still growing at both ends and the children who now grow only around the middle. At the party, you and your group will be seated at a small table. Lunch will be served in a unique, rapid-fire manner. There will be enough food to ease lounger pains, but still leave the children in condition to enjoy their Christmas dinner at home four days later. What you are to do NOW: Fill in the information blank prepared by Morrie Hall, of the gift sub-committee, telling how many children you will bring, whether girls, and their age groups. E. G., Swiss, Australian, Austrian, French, or Syrian Let's have more Rotarians from other nationalities. That recommendation is one that emerged from two recent fireside meetings, one at the home of Cris Concepcion, Peter Lim, Leader, and the other at the home of Mooching del Rosario, Hans Menzi, Leader. Absent I00%-er Past-service member Ned Hall has continued his membership in Manila Rotary since leaving here a year ago, and has maintained for himself and for our club 100% by attending various California chiles. In the district around San Diego where Ned is at present, there are 60 Rotary clubs, and he would like to visit them all. In and near Los Angeles Sleeve are another 60 clubs, many of which Ned has already visited as a Philippine Ambassador of GoodWill. He writes to our Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Dedal, that after he was introduced at one club as past-president of the Manila Club, Territory of Hawaii, he then had the opportunity to get in some really good plugs for Manila and the Philippines. The Unarmed Knight When Manoling Lim found it possible recently to obtain an audience with the Pope, he was ready with his uniform as Grand Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, but suddenly remembered that the sword of his regalia remained safely in Manila. He must have the sword to complete his presentation costume, so he sent an S.O.S. to Manila. Yan Yanzon got the sword, and Polding Rovira dispatched it in care of a passenger on the next plane, all the way to Rome. Make-up For Men Rotarians should get the make-up habit. In the first quarter of this Rotary year, Manila Rotarians made up 92 absences by attending meetings elsewhere within 6 days of the date of absence here. Then you and your club will be credited with your attendance for the week. Besides, you will enjoy meeting with the other club. Manila Wood In Hollywood Ned Hall writes: "I don't know whether Manila knows it or not, but George Malcolm presented Hollywood with a rostrum a few weeks ago copied from our Manila rostrum. Names of past presidents on the three panels in front, stand for the bell, etc. He said it was made by Puyat's, so it's the best in the world." (No extra charge, Gil and Gene.) Help Wanted "To any individual Rotary club looking for something definite to do in international service, the secretariat is prepared to send the name, address and essential information about a family of a former Rotarian, up. rooted and impoverished by war, and now in need of food and clothing. If your club would like to undertake this specific activity of sending a monthly food package and an occasional clothing package to such a family, write to the secretariat immediately." -R. I. NEWS BULLETIN.