THE GUARDIAN.

CHARLOTT ETUWN

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(Copyright)

Friendship for its own sake and u s symbol of the highest con- nections of the soul is our theme. "If l do vow a friendship." wrote ghakespeare. "I'll perform it to the last article." And the wise of a distant age remarked, “Iron sharp. ens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.“

The friendships of history make g romantic story. You love your griend because there is that in him which suppleme ts yourman- hood. which is your ideal of what human life ought to be, and which answers to your love like the sun- inirie calling out the best in you. Jonathan's friendship for David is q case in point. a friendship in which there was no selfishness, but rather a glorying in the gen- ius and prowess which fitted Dav- id for the place which all Israel thought Jonathan himself was born to fill.

ln the New Testament we have 1i series of friendships between mntrasted characters. like that between Peter and John. the for- met‘ outspoken. enthusiastic and energetic. the latter quiet. reflec- tive. penetrating in his thinking to the deepest truths of his religion. There is also the friendship be- iwecn Paul and Timothy. a com- radcship between an old and a young man in which the initia- iivo. energy and daring were in the older man. and the timidity and dependence in the younger. In later times there \vas similar friendship between Luther and Melancthon. illustrating by the contrast between them the lines: "l-Ie was rich where l was poor: And he supplied my wants the

more ~ As his unlikeness fitted mine."

Oliver Cromwell and John Mil- ton were strange companions. tha one the sword and the other the pen of the Puritan Common- wealth. the one maintaining its cause on the field of battle and the more difficult field of states- manship and the other expounding and defending its ideals on the field of thought.

When we look into the history of literature we have the queer cornradeship between Johnson and Boswell. his biographer. whose terms few real men would care to accept. For a spiritual partner- ship in creative thought few have been more wonderful than that between Coleridge and Words- worth. and every time l read "The Prelude" I give thanks for what it wrought in Wordsworth’!

Religion And Life i By Very Rev. George C. Pidgeon, D.D., LLB i lint Moderator of the United Church of Csnada

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life, and I wonder if th; literaryi

world even yct appreciates what was lost through its dissolution. There is nothing more romantic in modern times than the -care given Francis Thompson by tho Meynells. husband rind wife. which rescued the poet from a life in- describable in its misery and sav- ed him for English literature. ex- cept only that friendship formed

by Thompson in his degradation

with a woman of the street who cherished him with an affection maidenly and motherly. passionate and pure in both. Two outcasts. they used to sit marvelling that there were Joys for them to un-

bury and to share. "Weakness and confidence. humility and rever- ence. were gifts unknown to her except at his hands. and she re- paid them with graces as lovely as s child's and as unhesitating as a saint's." When fame found him and friends took charge of him. she disappearedand the search of a lifetime failed ever to locate her. In his "Sister Songs" he describes how night's slow wheeled car was dragging him under its dread lwhteels as he waited the inevitable as

"Then there came past A child: like thee, a springflower; but a flower '

Fallen from the budded coronal of Spring.

And through the city streets blown withering.

She passed. O brave, sad. loving- cat. tender thing!

And of her own scant pittance did she give.

That I might eat and live;

Then fled. a swift and trackless fugitive."

Our friends are God-given. We do not choose them for ourselves: they are sent to us. How casually they seemed to drift into our lives. those friends who are now invaluable. We did not recognize at first what they were to mean to us. but there was something in us which answered to the soul in them. and. as we gave scope to what an answering love required, they became more and more to us until life would be meaningless without them. The future would be a void for us if they were not there. “Nothing fills the proceed- ing eternity but the forms all ra- diant of beloved persons. Let-the soul be assured that somewhere in the universe it should rejoin its friends. and it would be con- tent and cheerful alone for a thousand years."

A friei-.d like that loves you for yourself. He thinks of you rather than of your circumstances. He sees something in you not yet realised, and prefers to be a nettle in your side rather than your echo. and. if the nettle often feels un- comfortable. it is with the view of moving you up to the level of his dream. It is you and your po- tentialities that command his de- votion and his faith. In a friend like this you can put utter confi- dence.

The wise man said. "There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." This friend. with his foot on the slopes of Calvary, said, “Greater love has no man than this. that a man lay down his lifa for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you."

The Lord of our lives dues not treat us as slaves. because a slave can only work out plans formed in his master's mind. But He treats us as friends. and the friend is in on the forming of the plan. Jesus wants more than hands to do l-lis will; Ha wants our initia- tive and strength of mind. heart and will. the whole man joining Him in the tasks of the Kingdom. Even to the weakest of us He gives the privilege of partnership in His service and glory.

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BIBLE SOCIETY MEETINGS

'I‘Iie Rev. I. M. B. Wheelock. B.A.. 8.1).. 8.12M- District Seo- retary for the N. B. and P. E. I. Auxiliaries of the British and Foreign Bible Society will address meetings as follows:-

All]. mi. Sunday 11.00 aivr-sumei-iilia United Church. " 2.30 PAW-Clifton United Church. " 7.30 Phi-Remington United Church. 8th. Monday 8.30 P.l\f.-Bradalbane Christian Churc) 9th. Tuesday 8.30 PJtL-Crapaud United Church. llth. Thursday 0.80 P.M.—Clydo Itiver Presbyterian Church. 12th. Friday 8.30 P.M.-Ionahaw United Church.

The Sound Film. "The Book for the World of Tomorrow" will be i shown where electric power is available. ~ —Dlsplay of Bibles to be on hand.- . A BEAM‘! WELCOME l! EXTENDED T0 ALL

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PASSED exams. - The Misses

pupils of North Granville school flffidfCfilVing congratulations on having successfully passed their exams. Gladys having received her Grade VIII Certificate while Helen was successful in the Matricula- tion Examinaiicris to Prince of

Wales College. NORTH RUSTICO SWIIIUVIING TEsTi-A 80nd crowd of adult

spectators watched the swimming tests being conducted by Mr. Phillip Murphy. assisted by the instructor Mr. Patrick Gauthier. at North Rustlco Beach on Saturday. July 30th. Following is the pass list:- Juniors — Audrey Gallant, Frances Peters. Frances Doirori, Patricia Gauthier. Sylvia Lund. Charlotte Gallant. Elmilianne Peters, Berna- dine Gauthier. Kenneth Pincau, Desmond Gallant. James D. Gal- lant. Maynard Gallant. Intermed- iates -- Terrence Blacqulere. Ed- ward Gallant. Joan Marie Doiron, Carmelita Blaquiere.

auxruanv or YORK UNITED cirrmcn MEET. _ The regular mimthly meeting of the Everang Auxiliary of York United Church moi at the home of Mrs. Richard lvessey with a large mambo, of members present. Mrs. Frank Ves- "Y. Mrs. Clifford Chappell. Mrs. E"! Lin: on Devotional Program conducted the Devotional period. Roll call was answered hy verse of scripture. Mrs. Chappelle con. ducted the Scripture Quiz in 5g, Mathew. A dainty lunch was serv- ed_ by committee in charge. .\Il'S. Clifford Chappella and Mrs. Earl Lin? assisted by hostess Mrs. Rich- ard Vessey. Meeting closed by re. Peatins Mipzah Benediction.

CRAPAUD G. A. 3551p _ A Bwup of girls from the Crapaud Anillm Gama passes the ma Cm! Swimming and Water Safety Tests at Victoria on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Florine Evans, the Swimming and Water Safety 1n. structor had the girls well" pre- pared for their Junior Test. The Red Cross Certificates and pin; were presented at the final camp. fire on Wednesday evening to the following members who passed the Junior Test successfully: 511;. abeth Palmer, Mary Worthy, B“. bars Stewart. Joan MscLeod. Mary Shaw. Barbara Dick, Frances Myers. Gemmy smith.

REVISITS AFTER LONG AB- SENCE-Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Long. W01‘!!! 0f Brandon. Man. are visit- i!!! the Province as part of their Vlfifitlvn. and are guests at Shawn. Mr. Longworth lcft here originally in i892. and it is 43 years since he made his previous visit. He is greatly impressed with the im- provements in both city and coun. try, and Mrs. Longworth, whose first visit it is. considers the Island one of the most beautiful and delightful places she has visited. Mrs. A. A. MacLean is an aunt of Mr. Longworth, and it was on her invitation Mr. and Mrs. Long- worth‘ came on their present visit to renew old friendships. They will take in Old Home Week before their return.

FINE CONTBIBUTION- Rais- ing funds to an towards the fur- therance of the activities of the Prince Edward Island Red Cross has become a tradition to the guests at Stanhope Beach Inn un- der the leadership of Mr. I-larry C.

Murphy of Halifax who was a former President of tho Nova Scotia Red Cross. Each summer

while Mr. Murphy and his wife are guests at Stanhope Mr. Murphy takes advantage of a cool even- ing to organize ri bingo with the proceeds to go to the Island Rcti Cross. At one of these evenings held last week the guests had a great deal of fun and also satis- faction when they found out their evening's entertainment had net- ted the Red Cross $50-00. This year Mr. Murphy. was assisted by Mrs. Eric l-ieuser of Montreal (who is an ardent Red Cross worker in that city) when she arranged for a bridge at. Stanliope Beach Inn one dull afternoon shortly after her arrival there. The receipts from this successful afternoon nmoiint- qd to $33.00 which Mr. Murphy brought in to Provincial Red Cross Headquarters along with the pro- ceeds from the bingo party miiklriit a totaiof $83.00 from the guests

Helen Wall and Gladys Burgoyne. '

Gorran Ban Parish P-l-G-li-I-il Wed. August 10th. —

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PASSED EXTRANCE EXAMS. —i Congratulations are being extend-i ed to the Misses Laura Smith and! lreta Stevenson. pupil! 0f F‘1‘°d°flk°'| ton School for their splendid mar l made in the Matriculation Examin- ations to Prince of Wales Wiles" Much credit is clue those pupils-

The Scouters Club had a business meeting and entertainment at Dal- vay playgrounds on-Tuesday til/F ning, August 2nd. After having a very successful meeting we pro-

ceeded with the entertainment. The first thing being to gather in the wood, some for inside-some for out. Those that were not pre- paring the hamburg or lighting the fires were playing gamer-Lot! B! fun-Of course we all Nd °\1l‘ swings and slides to my 110ml"! of the tiltsi! Up in the air and down! l. while we were waiting for the crowd to gather. Then we all moved down to the tent. Why? nearer the camp flrel We want the cooks to know we do appreciate their work, we may not show it at the time, hut, we say it among ourselves. and if any one could see us line up for those hamburgers- once again with home made relish —-yum! yum! After eating-to ca- pacity-the lunches were carried out around the camp fire which was now burning delightfully and in a big merry circle we sang soriiza thoroughly enjoyed skits by Tall Timber. threw more wood on the fire and sans more sons! "hill midnight. when we all stood, and with the embers slowly dieing sang the Scouters‘ Song. We departed shouting cheery good-byes and from one to the other you could hear them say “The best yet."

On Tuesdayevening. August 2nd the Scouters Club held a meeting at Dalvay with an attendance of fifteen members and eleven visi- tors. The purpose of the meeting was to elect two representatives from the club to attend the Provin- cial Council.

Minutes from previous meeting were read and adopted. There was no business arising from the min- utes. the treasurer being absent we did not get his report."

The president then asked for nominations. lt was moved by Mrs. Beer, seconded by Lyle McEachern that Harry Pineau be elected to represent the Scouts at lthe- Prov- incial Council.

It was moved by Lynn Burnett and seconded by Wallie Higgins that. Mrs. Beer represent the Cubs. Moved that nominations cease.

It was suggested that some of the proceeds from Apple Day re- main with the Troops and‘ Packs, and that this idea be presented be- fore the Provincial Council.

The President explained that the executive had not met as yet to draw up a constitution. but that there would be one drawn up be- fore the next meeting. and pre- sented nt the meeting. and that amendments could he made rind suggestions given. The president also stated that in the meetings to follow there would be time devot- ed to the discussion of difficulties that the leaders might have with their Troops and Packs.

On the motion of Miss Auld and seconded by Abe Zskem the meet- ing adjourned.

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BUILETINS FROM BIRDLAND

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ROBINS

Most birds. like ourselves. sport different clothes winter and sum- met, though some change but once in the year. Now is the time when many of them are slowly taking off their old, frayed suits and put-

ting on new ones. Perhaps you have noticed the Robin's lic- draggled appearance lately, the

feathers showing decidely the wear and tear of the last few months of housekeeping. Wrens. and other species that have to go through narrow entrances to tiny homrs every time‘ they carry food to the nestlings (which counts up to thousands of trips) are especially apt to get their tails mutilated. scraping them as they turn to come out again. New costumes be- come quite necessary; and Nature

-__._._._____ IN MFP-GORIAM

In loving memory sister and daughter

MISS EDITH GARNIIAM

who was killed in auto wcldcnt. Block Harbour, N. B,

August 8th. 1948.

of my dear

One lonely your has passed away Since our great sorrow fell

The shock that we received that day We shall remember well.

We never knew what pain atve bore We did not see her die ,

We only know she passed away

We could not say good-bye.

God gave us strength to bear our grief

Courage to time the blow But what it meant. to lose you No one will ever know.

They tell us time is n healer And helps us to forget

But time so far has only proved flow much we miss her yet.

lovingly Remembered by Father, Mother Sisters and Brothers.

known and used by early man. . .

has provided the means of ac- quiring them. As the new feath- ers grow under the skin they push out the old.

You may have noticed your Can- ary with only one feather in his tail because of moultlng. Wild birds are at this season in a slin- ilar state. but are more hampered by the loss of feathers as the?! must find their own food in order to survive. Ducks are helpless for awhile. because they lose all their flight feathers at once. Then as they rest quietly on our northern lakes they are sometimes slain by unsportsmanlike people. Fortunate- ly other birds are not in such is plight. Gulls, for instance. have iio moulting trouble at all. The featli- era of their wings are shed a pair at a time: that is. matching feath- ers. one from each wing. But we see fr-ir fewer song birds now than are actually still here with us. They need to stay pretty much on the ground. among bushes. hidden away-mot because they are ashamed of their untidy looks. but because flying has been difficult for them when old feathers have been (lFOppPd and the new ours

are not. sufficiently grown to he useful. After the change has been

effected. we see no difference in the appearance of the Phoebe; thrir nested on a beam nf our veranrlrfli except that they are again spic- and span. This is because all Phoebe costumes are the same: male and female, summer and win-

ter. Mr. and Mrs. Sanderiing dress- ed alike before the mouli: in au umn they are still alike but thci. i colouring is not tho same as ill summer. Mr. Boholink gets into a i suit. so exactly like his wife's that they can no longer be told apart. For us. all this means increased difficulty in identification.

I-Iow do juveniles dress?

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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of MRS. A. T. IVICDONALD Who departed this life Aug. ‘Ith.

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