MEMO TO A WOMDEBFQL BOftS
At this moment you're eloMtad wHhtfca Vic�-Pre*i<leiit. All 4*7 long yo�*ve teen raDtdyt^ eengntQlatloiui from yoor fellow workers for today, til** Wfp new. account, over which you've been working hard for the paat three month*, came through.
And bow, to �� the other congrmtulatoTy words, I'd like to add mine. Not that I had any doubts as to your success. You deserted it and�much morel <
I think you're wonderful. As bosses go, you're pretty close to being perfect. And I know because I happen to be your secretary, three years is sufficient time to find out about people and I've come to know you at very close range.
I remember going home, after my first interview, to report to my curious family and friends how wonderfully kind you were, "0 no, I wasn't a bit nervous," I lied then, all the time wondering whether you had noticed the knocking of my knees or the tremor in my voice. "Gee, I hope I get the job�there's such a lovely atmosphere around the place�and Mr. Johnson looks exactly like Ronald Reagan�only a little older and more dignified looking," I said.
Well, little "Jane Wyman Brown", as my teasing brother began to call me, had every change to change her opinion. But I didn't.
From the very first day, when you called me into your office for dictation. I got the impression that you were a man who thought clearly and knew exactly where you were going. You were so well-organized! You knew exactly what you wanted to say and you said it. You never mumbled like some bosses do, with *v vile cigar clamped 'between your teeth, and feeling outraged when asked to repeat a sentence. You weren't guilty of prancing around the room like a caged and fuming lion, sprinkling your dictation with asides and "damn-ed's", then changing your mind or asking me to read the same passage over and over again-Later, as I got a little wiser in office management, I realized that for you the secretary-boss relationship was a fifty-fifty proposition. As much as you expected me to master the tools of an efficient secretary*, you'd mastered the tools for being a good employer.
Perhaps I can explain it this way. If I am efficient, it's because you have a way or making my work easier for me. You never wait Until 4:30 p.m. to decide to get the day's mail put and then wonder why the letters don't get out that night. Consequently, I'm never put in a position where I fret. Whenever you go out of the office, you let me know where you can be reached and when you'll be back^ I'm never placed in a position where I feel I am nagging you or that I am abnormally inquisitive. And I'm never caught short when ah urgent call or tf hurry-up summons comes from an important client. Yo* see to it, consciously or unconsciously, that I am never made to look inefficient or inadequate. And you keep me posted* on the .important things which are happening, providing me with a general picture of what's going on. ,
I like your courtesy, your interest and consideration, From the first day, you remembered me by name, never falling into that habit so many busy executives have of referring to their secretaries as "she** or "my girl" or any of the numerous expressions which puts tte secretary in the same category as a typewriter or a filing cabinet.
You've treated, me, at all times, as grown-up and reasonably bright. You took the trouble to make a point of finding out where my particular field, of interest was in the firm, and have helped me. realize it. When you discovered�quite by accident�that I'd taken shook out of the local library on ^Modern Approach to Advertising*', you brought me some books of your own. And it didn't stop there. You often asked me about it�and if, at times, I found the night courses tiring and routine, the fact that you believed I had the makings of a good copy-writer, made me stick to it, even when I would have liked much better to bo at the. neighbourhood theatre or out dancing. Then, there were some special copy-writing jobs�you thought I didn't know�which you dreamed up for me. to prove to me that I could make good. It's that wonderful capacity you have . for bolstering up employee confidence! 0, I know I'm no wonder gal �there are dozens of girls like me in any big city, with a reasonable amount of brains and ability�but your kind of bos? is very rare.
I like the way you let me try out new ideas and when I'm ready for some new phase of work. I like the way you take the trouble and the time to make clear explanations for my benefit. And I like the way you go out of your way to give me credit for whatever success, has been mine in front of other people.
And I don't even mind getting "bawled out" for my mistakes because when you do point them out to me, you do it privately. You never humiliate me in front of other peopled And I love the way too. you give me raises without my having to a*k for them.
TV three qaatities which aake to� especially special. Mr. Johnson, are rather difficult to define. But I think you*!l understand what I mean.
rVn proud of the fine relatkmship between us. If I *how my admiration or fondness, you take it for what it is really worth. I that an office relationship is what two people make *t it. AnJ ywr respect and pride in yourself, keep* our Because IV* worked for .^iera! years m ttw dieovered attitudes which are- r^iposrd t*� tajagfct to Wlieie, you do nrrt necessarily expect IVw are many tony stories about office give me tfe mmg-aad-daare so mm tired
MARRIAGES
ITO ~ TOSHIKAWA
VANCOUVER . � K u m i k o Haysie Yoshikawa, youngest daughter of Mrs, Suye Yoshikawa, was united in marriage to Shoichi Joe Ito, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Katsutaro Ito, both of Vancouver, on Sept. 27 at St. Margaret's Church. Rev. Birch officiated.
After the reception at the Bamboo Terrace, the couple went to Portland, Oregon, on their honeymoon trip.
Baishakuhins were Mr. and Mrs. K. Uchiyama of Vancouver.
The address of the newlyweds is c/o Rice Block, Suite 45, 404 Hawkes Ave., Vancouver 4, B. C.
SAIMOTO � UNO
" TORONTO � Queen Street United Church was the setting for the marriage of Christine Mitsu-ko, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ririzo Uno of Toronto, to James Fumio Saimoto, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Kunimatsu Saimoto of Vancouver, on Oct. 4. Rev. K. Shmiizu officiated.
Following a reception nt Muir-head's, the. couple went to Vancouver via U.S.A. for their honeymoon trip.
OBITUARY
� . NUKAYA VANCOUVER � Mrs, Tono Nukaya passed away at Wilson Creek, B. C, on Oct.- 8 from a heart attack. Funeral services \vfere heid on Oct. 10 at the Armstrong : Funeral Home in Vancouver.
Jr. Bowling League Sponsors Dance .
The Junior Bowling League of Toronto is presenting a dance this Friday, October; 24, at the Polish Alliance Hall, 62 Clare-mont St. .
. Admission is 75 cents, dancing Continues from 8 to 1 a.m. All are welcome.
business men give me about wives not understanding them. I know you appreciate the fact that in my small way I too, cherish respectability.
I love the gentle, considerate "Would you mind?" manner you have when asking me to do things. It says "I know you're busy but you're the only one who can do it the way I like it" and will make me drop anything I'm doing at the moment to do your bidding. And the surprising thing about it, I love doing it!
And I suppose the nicest thing about you. Mr. Johnson, is th-.-way you share your successes with me, making mo feel really important even if I'm not. It happened just this morning. You toi'd m��before you told the other?, that you bad the new- account� the aconrnt for which the Vice-President going to give you a promotion. It was �he endearing way y�u said ft. Y�mj could have *ani *Tvei aaded tt. Mrss Bfwt!" tat or*. y.>u said. -Wo landed *. Mr?y ftrownr**
I'm very proud to be working for you, Mr. Johnson.
Yost Secretary.
F<d Dene* No*. 7
The tT. of T. Nisei Student's Club is holding tho 1952 edition of its Fall Dance on Friday, November 7, at the UNF Hall. Dancing will be from 8:30 p.m. to 12:45 a.m., and, as usual, good music will be the feature of the evening.
This dance is held annually by the Club to raise funds for the Nisei Students' Club Award which is awarded to the deserving Nisei freshman at the University of Toronto.
So don't forget the date, it's November 7th at the UNF Hall.
Club Queens Plans Halloween Party
Club Queens will hold a Halloween Party this Sat., Oct. 25, at 8 p.m., at the Queen Street United Church.
Prizes will be given to the best costumes although the latter is optional. Masks will be supplied. Admission is 35 cents for club members and 50 cents for non-members. Refreshments will be served.
Plan Biggest Post-War West Coast Social
VANCOUVER � The biggest post-war Nisei social ever to be. held on the West Coast will take place on Friday, November 14, at Hastings Auditorium in Vancouver, when the Maria Stella Club presents its annual Orchestra Dance, ':
Max Budden's 12-piece orchestra, will supply the music for the affair. Door prizes will .be offered on the advance tickets which will be going on sale soon. Tickets will be available from any executive member.
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24�Toronto, Junior Bowling Losgue Dance, at Polish Alliance Hall, &-1 a.m.
25�Toronto. Japanese Anglican Church Fujin Kai Bazaar, 2 to 5 p.m., at St, George's Parish Hall.
25�Montreal. Quebec Japanese Golf Club Open Dance Social; at Oak Room, Victoria Hall, 9 p.m.
NOVEMBER
1�Toronto. Metropolitan Ni's�i Young People's Hallowoei: Masquerade Dance, at Wes*' End YMCA, 8:30 p.m.
7�Toronto. U. of Toronto Nisei. Students Club [ Annual Fall Dance, at UNF Hall, 8:30 to 12:45 p.m.
9�Toronto. Toronto JCCA Ontario Oratorical Contest, at Canadian Legion Hall, 8 p.m.
14�Vancouver, Maria Stella Club Dance, at Hastings Auditor ium. ;
28�Toronto. Toronto Nisei Badminton Club Inaugural. Dance, at Polish Alliance Hall, 8:30-. "� 1 p.m, .. �'
CARD OF THANKS
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Gale, having returned safetly to their home in Vancouver, wish to thank all their friends in Eastern Canada for all their kindness and practical expressions of goodwill, and wish them every blessing in the future.
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