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Page 8. The Guardian

Wed., March 7, 1956

Unglamorous Elements Are

New B'ases Fo

Cleopatra painted her toenails. Mrs. Julius Ceasar slicked down her locks with pomade. So there's ' no reason why a man should scoff at the bottles on his wife's dressing table. They've been there since his-

tory began and they'll remain

long as women want to be more

attractive. First the alchemist, chemist helped her in her quest

beauty. In the old days. cosmetics depended on natural materials such fats and acids. Today. the chemical industry has opened the door to a completely new range of

as oils.

cosmetics based on synthetics.

Chemistry's most sensational con- tribution to glamour is in the per- fume field. Laboratories are pro- ducing the loveliest scents of nature from such unlovely raw materials as coal tar and vegetable oils. Be- perfume making was an elaborate business and only the wealthy few could enjoy the luxury. For instance, it took nearly 25 tons of violet petals to yield one ounce of natural oil. To- the odour is duplicated per- fectly in a combination of quite ordinary plant and vegetable oils. The average woman can quite eas- ily afford to smell of "Sweet vio-

fore synthetics.

just day.

lets" every day of the week! ELUSIVE PERFUME

Perhaps the most fascinating ac- hievement was the development of lilac and lily-of-the-valley perfume. was ever found of extract- natural oils from the petals . of these plants, so their elusive ,perfume vanished when the flow-' ' ers withered each spring. Now syn- thetic essences have been produced procure and for the first time. their

No way log the

.' chanting fragrance has been

l'liablsssrIic

bag. I locket-type tote in batted. twisted cellophane

then the

Bountiful Resort Bag resort bag iie over clear transparent plastic that

flora fashionable judging from re-

aut rqorts. pictures and I per- .sonal look-see. h In with this as it various colors dark. light

Edd. Josef loss I whopper of s and

r Cosmetics

tured in a bottle. The source! of man-made scents is surprising your bubble-bath gives off the spicy

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have been married for seven years

Man Is Baltlecl W By Wife's Tantrums

DEAR MARY I-IAWORTH: I to a wonderful girl. She is perfect as a wife and a fine mother; and yet there is something lacking in our relationship that has me de- tested. It is hard to explain but 1 shall try to be clear.

From the very beginning of our marriage I have done my utmost to provide faithfully for my family: and to make my wife happy. I have never assumed that the man rules. We have acted as partners always. and helped one another.

A few years ago my wife start- ed to change. At first I made all sorts of excuses to myself for her;

scent of pine. chances are the aro- ma was derived from turpentine! The old-fashioned garden charm of lavender comes from a by-product of synthetic camphor. The greatest triumph of chemists. however

as

for ducing the scents themselves. but H d d .m H .. in finding.perfume bases. A fraB' blulgys grevisiglufingwgire um rance is worthless if it tfllSB:DCt8:S DEPENDS ON HE” ' ' ' n (we mmutes-Sn" y0u.m(;ukcu. imed Irma (I will call her) is so de-

your skin. The perfume a base which will prevent evapora- tion. A perfume base also gives richness and strength and contrb- utes to the slightly "heady" qual- ity of good perfume.

MUSK BASE

The finest known base is musk. said to be the most alluring of all odours. Musk comes from glands of the male musk deer of Tibe . ut so great was the perfumer's demand. the animal was gr d lly

istry has developed a synthetic

omically in a laboratory.

The cosmetic counters today of- . W fer a tempting array of scents at V'me"”e5- 3” 1 ca" modest cost. We enjoy wearing their fragrance. even though we're a bit skeptical about their vaunted power as man-bait. But perhaps te their potency. In mediaeval England at one time

we underestima

there was a law banning cosmetics It was illegal for a woman

a husband under false pre

en- tenses.

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- - COWED BY WIFE?

has a light.cool. airy feeling for

hsnd,- with straw

, .'ll”der': in the presence of friends. Some - l5 "0 m P of our friends who notice her at-

belnlg exterminated. The cost of na- tura musk-and the price of per- , fumegwem sky high Now chem. women have it so easy. at least

musk which can be produced econ-

artificial aids to beauty and thus Today's bachelors have no cap-lsuch protection. Thank goodness!

pastel to go with or contrast any color or color scheme.

but the change has persisted and become serious. Her general atti- tude indicates dislike and resent- ment of me specifically - not only in private. but also in public and

ceiving at times. She comments on anything I say or do. She says I have no conception of what a man's duties are. and that our home would be a real failure if it were- not for her. Believe me, if it were- not for our children (who give my life meaning). I would take the first train out - but that would be a coward's act and certainly wouldn't help matters.

Irma complains constantly that "the kids" drive her crazy and that this kind of life is just too much for her. She says, "Other

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their husbands make it easy for them." I have heard her say this many times.

Our home has all modern con-

the housework and with the child- ren. besides doing a man's work; and still she's unhappy. know what's wrong. grateful if you can suggest a soliit- ion. H

to use SEEMS DEAR H. Y.: It seems your wife canon is resentful of the fact that you were don't take the lead in partnership; time and that you aren't an outstanding feathery figure in social groups -- in the about the yards

MAN LACKS

role of "man among men." whose status would give her pre- g stige.

”' She despios your meek docility . and flunkey-type helpfulness at

. home (even while taking advant- age of it). because she construes it to mean that you are being a "good boy" instead of a household head: that you are tagging at her npronstrings, instead of having the bold forcefulness to grab the world by the tail.

In short. what your wife is grip- lng about. in relation to you, is your essentially passive behavior as her partner. Whether she knows it or not. she wishes you were more positive. dominant and un- malleable. She feels that you lack mature decisive masculine char- acter -- the like of which makes a woman feel safe in the shadow thereof. You aren't the typical ag- ' gressive male. who takes to com- . petltive worldly projects as I duck - takes to water. and who is more g patron than servant in his family I e.

The question for you to tackle is - why do you take lrma's at- . titude lying down. as the saying

ors and unusual textures is headline story for hats which VlL'l'E 1 dreamed up for the Easter paired and for wear during spring summer. This exciting topper

I don't work I Shall I19 50 Iarmer-callers replied query this nioriilng. ' marking time right now.

appeared tho

The new. subsl

ght. combined with vibrai-it rol-1'

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ELLEN'S DIARY

Being Busy At

"Not doing too in

one of our to .lames'

in the woods"

" he said At Alderlea there was of such static today. All "on tasks intent" from the steps first-footed through the drifts of new-fallen snow to the choring. un- til night brought th

tent" to their rest.

times. the in

times. Jeanie. mistress of the house

ing. Not a it is being of a winter coat of her daughters

had..ln a pretty 1.: I fetching hood.

very well curls and the young freckles span ntng her nose. We recall she modelled it for her grandfath er with first showings of lnheren sigh. "Yes. but where is ou baby gone now!"

A carefree bit of child she wa

was wearing. Now such stirring creep in. We odd limes overhea these. "But Mo-o-ther. must I wca

goes? Why are you so long-suffer- his the cowed in the face of her, thankless criticism? Your theory that You don't know what she's getting at probably means that. un- consciously. you don't want to. lrllillle with your own sneaking suspicion that she has a point. You probably do lean heavily upon feminine support - wanting mater. nal-type backing -- in doing a job. I think your wife feels that you'd rather be in her shoes than your own .hencu her aggravated notion that she is the "strong man" llf any) in the household; and her

all

Its size. The cellophane straw com- compmm Eh t tm k. d M I” n s in e

is just too much for her. That's why work-saving devices. etc.. don't cheer her. They can't um. age her instinctive hunger to he really I woman. in relation to a

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Words Of The Wise HOUSEHOLD t-"N1

"”.l'C 5”" P" 5d I0 A moist wad of steel wool.

lubricated with soap or

well

t ill bb ll 1 dd" gen , w erase ru In -(900110 MacDonald). from linoleum floors." ea I-ml

Iur " man.

The only hottest advice one can give you is to get straight with yourself. psychologically - after which you will be better organized to deal effectively with Irma. on I self-respecting basis. You may need some psychiatric guidance.

ANNE ADAMS PATTERNS

to rouse your inhibited "n to. MJI.

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MORNING SMILE

msnwhohsdnotbsoa reslidrlndsttledb

school use was published by Mrs. Jeannet Roy. school-mistress. in Montreal in 1847.

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IAMED AUTHOR Real name of the 19th-century noveHst "George Eliot" was Mar- lon Evans, daughter of Robert Evans.

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slacks to school today Oh dear! with a sad face. the other girls will dresses this lovely day. much dismay. er with a darn at the elbow!"

"And. wit

to reason. this one maid of th place who naturally must pas

through such phases in her girl- hood ycars...So Jeanie in today' spare moments hooked strips of the little green coat to be a mem-

COOK'S CORNER

HAM AND MUSHROOM SOUP SOUFFLE

cup ground cooked ham. Whl

1 hour.

autial silhouette lows the trend and is called

the i charming shop of a green, rough straw which edged in velvet of the same col- dtor and flaunts a halo of natural fol-lleaves around the crown.

em in time to respective houses "weary and con-

Outdoors and in. of course. there se pleasant between- tervals off from ac- tual duties to turn to other pas-

across the lane and good mother to granddaughter and Mack. add- ed loops to the rug she is mak- large mat, the heart of filled with hooked strips

It was the first little-girl wrap she reen it was. with velvet-lined in the same shade. attached. which went with her then sunny

that when

feminine pride he said with a

then with no concern in mind over what her particular fashion-world

"I'm sure a-all be wearing

"not that old sweat- Not that she is not usually amenable

Mix 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup and Vi cup grated cheese. Heat and stir tlll smooth. Separate 3 eggs. Beat yolks into hot soup mixture. Then stir in Vi

egg whites and fold in ham soup mixture. Pour Into ungreased bak- ing dish. Bake in 350 deg. oven for

'peachbasket" because of

Alclerlea

uch of any- ory-mat for her daughter's bed-

Undefsland thing these days-wliat can a fellow W0m- . r

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be I

rid there's too much snow yet to to us now so soon passes from

sight? Loved each lone minute.

And interest caught by a moted

.. . . room. by a blue

so 1'" ll.” shadow on a hillside. by the azure

no mm: of sky ribbuning the white of its summit. let too many of them slip

sunbeam in a

thus idly away.

And what of the farmers? How much they manage to do in these their to flock and herd. the re-adjustments in stable and sty. And once when we lost James today it was to find him brushing vigorously. add- the coats of the cattle-kind that fat- ten for market. We hear echoes of

off-times from

only-brief The "treatments"

choi-ing!

ing lustre with the strokes.

it now. "I don't know what's got

i"There's going to be

plenty of it now." The plenty of

on the meadows of night.

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V HUNTER RIVER W. I.

S

S I' l'

h Allan Smith presided.

tributed to each member.

ed the

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office. The

Association. pointed Cross.

School committee

Week.

all.

program. The March meeting is to

ed by "my first memories

Reagh Ilagnall: visiting. Steve Burns. Miss program. Mrs. Mrs. Reagh Bagnali: mcnts. Mrs. C.

Eisner MacMillan.

P WOMEN'S COLLEGE

ieges. was founded in 1554.

a its going to e. The hat is-made season. is not suit every

g into this left arm of mine. Ellen" he says, flexing it gently before he trades work-boots forvslippers at day's end. ''It seems to be full of rheumatism. I guess," he offers. another change in the weather. I do hope We d0lI'1 tlet more snow-there's

I while-spread fields. The loveliness of moonlight

Until tomorrow----Diary---Good-

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The February meeting of the Hunter River Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. C. R. Moase on February 6th, 1956. Twenty mlembe-rs and three guests attended. Roll call was answered by the name of a place in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick with a colour in it. The president. Mrs. Printed programs for the year were dis-

The program committee report- completion of program which has been forwarded to W.I. sum of 35.00 was voted for "The March of Dimes" campaign. as well as 35.00 mem- bership fee for Music Festival Collectors were ap- to canvass for the Red was asked to purchase black curtains for school in order to show films. Plans were made to arrange pro- gram with teachers for Education

A paper by Mrs. Ivan MacKay on N. S. and one by Mrs. C. Matheson as well as films shown in the Maritlmes were enjoyed by A valentine contest won by Mrs. George Smith completed the

held at the home of Mrs. Chester Whitlock. Roll call to be answer-

school". School committee. Mrs. Mrs. Sybil Millar: C. B. Matheson, refresh- H. Martluigan. Mrs. C. B. Matheson and Mrs.

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Chelteriham Ladies' College, now one of England's leading girls' col-

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New Silhouettes Highlight Bea uttful Easter softly sloping silhouette is cover- ed with pale pink glossy green 4 tween green mesh veiling. A twist- ul band of fragile pink taffeta rib- bon outlines the edge of the brim.

The "dome" silhouette middl is beautify many a dome this but it is a line that does- woman. Laddie Nor- thridge has modified his dramati- cally curved version to flatter I woman of elegance and c arm. Fashioned of leaf green tull . the

A

greet spring and Easter!

blossoms and leaves pressed be- (I

beguiling hat with which to

Happenings

Doctor Sidney E. Smith. Pres- ident of the University 0 Toronto will address a dinner in eting of The Canadian Club at the Char- Iottetown Hotel on Monday, March 12th.. at 6:30 p.m. His topic will be "A Rambling Maritimer Looks at Canada." Dr. Smith was born in Nova Scotia and went to Univ- ersity at Kings College and Dal- housie. During the first world war he served with the artillery and the Royal Flying Corps. Since 1945 he has been President of the Univ- ersity of Toronto. Prior to his pres- ent appointment he was President of the University of Manitoba. He has been President of the U.N. Association in Canada. the Canadian Y.M.C.A.. the National Conference of Canadian Univer- sities. the Canadian Association for Adult Education. and other nat- ional organizations. He has been the recipient of honorary degrees from Cambridge. Laval. Queen's. McGill and six other universities. Dr. Smith is president of the As- sociation of Canadian Clubs. It will be remembered that Dr. Smith and his family have spent sum- mers at Cavendish and Stanhope.

Mr. A.J. Haslam and Mrs. J.L. B. Anderson entertained at a sup- per bridge Tuesday evening at Mrs. Haslam's' residence. Four tables or bridge were in play.

FASHION-The preval nt style in dress may change fom time to time. but it is ostensibly based on what is most serviceable in practice and sometimes what is most elegant in design. However. various fashions of past ages show that caprlce has been responsible for many marked changes. more than practical consideration. The new fashion in New York and Par- is is the "Empire silhouette" which is the most recent radical fashion ” since 1947's "New Look." The Empire Silhouette harks back to the classic clothes of Napoleon's Empire. The most elevated waistline showing in our new fashions is clearly depiclted in the portrait of Napoleon's sister- ln-law as well as other feminine portraits of that period.

Mr. D.S. MacKcnzie. a native born soot. now residing in Hall- fax. is on his semi-annual business trip to the province. Mr. MacKen- sle is registered at the Charlotte- town Hotel.

Those reading "This is my side of the Story" by the Duchess of Windsor will be interested in the latest news item on Belvedcre. This is the residence where the Duke of Windsor courted the Duchess. The new tenants in this place are the Queen's cousin Ger- ald. Lascelies and his wife. The Queen is expected soon at Belve- dere as the La.-.cel' have changed it greatly and Her Majesty wishes

he

of

log Auxiliary met Tillie Macltay. The president Mar- garet Smith. Nin emembers answered roll ca Minutes of last and approved. It was moved by Florence Dixon. seconded by Luel- la Best that five dollars Dorothy Crawford to be used for miscellaneous expenses sion Band work.

secretary re. young women from our prcsbytcrial Mrs. Winnifred lng contact with our Associate Members" Fraser. Associate Members Sec'y. It was decided to have Tillie Mac- Itay order two dozen "News-letters for Associate

Next meeting to be at Florence

Dixons. Betty I-Iowatt. Wilda Kabout and

Evelyne

ducted with Doro

TRYON UNITED W. M. S. The Feb. meeting of the Even- at the home of

opened the meeting.

meeting were read

be given in the Mis-