strange But True

31 I I. MMAICIII A robber broke into the home of Frank Scott. in San Diego, car, cooked and ate a. nice juicy 51;. loin steak, and then left without stealing a roll of bills that were in the pantry. ' "The Pies ate it". was the only explanation police in St. Paul, Minn. got out of a motorist who failed to produce his driver's lic- ence. Joe Regan blamed the pork- "8 for eatlna sans in addition to the licence when his wallet fell from his pocket while he was feed- ing them. It has long been generally ac- cepted that the fat which hibern- ating animals store up before their winter sleep is absorbed by them during their long fast. Recent ob- servations however. have been made of ground squirrels, and ev- en bears emerging in Spring, after their long Winter sleep. showed these animals to be as fat as when they retired in the fall. The stored up fat served the animals during the temporary shortage of food in U19 9RY1l' Spring. The reason why they do not lose fat during hib- ernation is because their bodily functions are practically suspended when the animals are in cold stor- age. Ever hear of the hat that combs its hair? This curious creature is known as the brown bat and it pays as much attention to its toll- et as a eat. It licks its fur and the inside of its leathery wings, when- ever they can be reached with its tongue. It also molstens the tips of the Willi-IS and cleans out its ears as one might do with the tip of a finger. To dress the fur on the top of the head and back, which cannot be reached by the tongue, the hind foot is moistened by licking and then, with a few rapid motions, the hair is combed by the claws! e

est pot.

Among the natives of Alaska, all weasels are looked upon with great respect on account of their powers as hunters. The capture of a weas- el means good luck to the hunter, and to trap the rarer least weasel was considered a good omen. The head and skin of the least weasel were highly prized for wearing as an amulet or fetish. Young men purchased them. paying the full value of a marten skin, to wear as a personal adornment so that they might become endowed with the hunting powers of this fierce little animal, Fathers, too, bought them to attach to the belts of their small sons. so that the young hunters might. become imbued with (he spirit of this "little chief" among mammals.

Wedding bells finally rang out for George Bunker and Gladys Harmer of Watford, Eng., after a courtship of 25 years.

The couple became engaged in l926, but both agreed they could, not leave their parents.

Bunker-is widowed mother died recently, and Miss Hormer's fath- er died last January so Bunker, now 45, and Gladys I-former were married after 25 years of courting, strange but true.

Mrs. H.J. Weller of Grand Rap- ids, Minn,, would like to see a right hand driven automobile in use on rural mail routes. That sounds like a good idea-either a right hand driven car or let's have the mail boxes all on the left hand side of the road.

Boonnia. the elephant that rouldn't take it in. the air, died re- cently at London airport. in spite of a liberal quantity of brandy. Veterinarians, who were with the hefty patient during his last hours, said that flying brought on colic and death.

MICHAEL HOGAN, 1st

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O I I i What! You don't believe in haunted houses? Well. neither dull the six American airmen who re- cently spent the night in Abbas- Hali. 14th century English rnan- . or, long reported to be the haunt of 5 ghost nun. shortly after mld- - night the boys heard the strum- ming of a harp and the peeling of muted bells two or three times, but ' if the ghost of the nun was about they didn't see it. America's oldest pharmacy. which proudly boasts that "George i Washington shopped here," oh- , served its 200th anniversary March 26th last in New York. Craswell- Massey Company is the outgrowth of the first drug store established in the New World by Dr. Will Stewart. An interesting chapter in the history of Canadian muskrats be- ' gan in i905 when four of these animals were introduced into Bo- hemia. since then they have in- creased rapidly and spread all ov- or that country. The muskrats persistently tunnel into the ponds and dams where fish culture is being carried on, thus caullng heavy losses to the owners. it is reported also that the descendants of these Canadian muslrrats have nearly doubled in size. and that their fur is hardly worth lifting. This instance is a good illustrat- ion of the danger attending the

introduction of an animal from its Carriage-

tume, Tricycles. Dressed as a panda.

RHONDA and NANCY MYERS, 1st prize for prettiest

Klddlesilhow At The Forum

THE GUARDIAN. Cl-IARIDTTETOWN

Big Show Al I Forum Monday

i It was entirely a kids show at the Forum Monday evening when llhe youngsters -' d their tri- oyclel, doll carriages and pets in the annual show put on in con- nection with Festive week which concluded yesterday.

The Judges present had a wide variety of items to examine in every class, but the prizes were finally awarded to a large group of the little ones for their initia- tive and originality.

Following are the prize winners: Best Pet in show, Pamela Mac- Innis, whoee bottle fed white lamb attracted much attention. Most unusual pet, Irene MacKinley with a young Shropshire lamb with black markings. Second prize, Shiela Johnson for her Pink and Blue Kittens. Nicest pet, Mar- garet Dawn Matheson for her Scotch Collie. Dream. The second prize went to Beverley Mills for her cocker spaniel pup.

Prettiest carriage award was won by Rhonda and Nancy Meyers; with second prize going to Linda

vconnors. Prettiest carriage and costume, Eileen Hogan; second, Gail Proude. Most original coe-

tume, Marion Ross, second Connie Whitiock. Most original carriage and costume, Patsy MacPhail as a circus lady, second Jane John- son. Most original tricycle, Mich- ael Hogan. Best decorated tri- cycle, Robert Coffin.

Judges for the pet show were Mrs. Gordon Rayner and Mr. Earl Taylor, while those for the car- riages and tricycles were Mrs. J. Gordon MacDonald, Mrs. Charles

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MARGARET DAWN MATHIESON, 1st prize for tile-

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prize for most original cos-

Bentley and Mrs. W. H. Soper. The event was sponsored and planned by the, Beta. Sigma Phi Sorority.

Connor-Henry Wedding

A very pretty wedding took place recently in St. John's United Church, Halifax, when Lois Ber- nice, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Henry, Soulhport. P. E. 1., was united in marriage to Frank Richard Connor, Halifax. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Rev. R.W. Brain performed the double ring cere- mony. The front of the church was decorated with baskets of flowers and ferns.

The matron of honour was Mrs. Douglas Howes, Ottawa; brides- maid. Miss Elizabeth Shupe, Dart- mouth; and junior bridesmaid was Miss Eleanor Henry, sister of the bride. The best, man was Kennety Gilfoy, and ushers, Raymond Pai- mer, Roy and George Rhoda. cous- ins of the groom.

Miss Cvaelyne Craig. Halifax and Charlottetown, sang "I'll Walk Be- side You" during the signing of the register, and the organist was Miss Ruby Dibbon. The bride wore an embossed white orgemdv strapless dress. with full skirt. matching boi- em with Chinese collar, elbow lace mitts, silver slippers and floor length veil held in place with a wreath of lily of the valley. she carried a bouquet of red roses.

The matron of honour wore a taffeta dress in a periwinkle shade. with square neckline and full skirt, trimmed with pearls with which she wore matching dutch hat and gloves and carried a. mixed nose- gay. The bridesmaid wore a. taffeta dress in salmon shade, with bertha collar, lace yoke, full skirt trimmed with piping, lace mitts and dutch hat, and she carried a mixed nose- gay. The junior bridesmaid wore a pale blue taffeta (INS with bertha collar, shirt was fashioned with side frills, matching brim hat and mitts. and carried a small mixed nosegay.

The bride's mother wore a rose crepe tires with navy acceseorm. and carriage of yellow rose buds.

The groom's mother wore it tur- quoise crepe dress with navy ac- cessories and. corsage of pink rose buds.

Following the,ceremony a recep- tion was held for over a hundred guests in St. John's Church Hall The toast to the bride was propos- ed by Rev. R.W. Bralne and was responded to by the groom. Mrs. Arthur Godkin, Charlottetown. pre- sided at the silver tea. service. The table was centred with a three-tier wedding cake and tall white tapers.

For travelling the bride wore a teal blue suit with navy and yellow accessories. and her oorsaize was of yellow rose buds. After a honey- moon in the Marltimes they will reside in Halifax.

Out of town guuta included the bride's mother and father, sister of the bride, Mrs. Boyce MacKie. grandmother of the bride, Harold Macxie and daughters. Joy and Bonnie, Sotfrhport, P.E.I.. Leith and Ferne Stetson, Brookfield. P.E.I.,

ing base

New Glasgow WMS

Mrs. Arthur Godktn. Charlottetown.

Annual Meeting

Mrs. Harland Hill was hostess to the members of the W.M.S. at her home on Tuesday evening. June 10th. The meeting opened with hymn 389. "saviour Teach Me Day by Day". and the mis- sionary worship service from World Call was followed, using the theme "Ready Like Peter and Paul". scripture reading Acts 26:12-19 was read by Mrs. Roy Dickieson.

Mrs. Harland Hill was the de- votional lcader and read the med- itatlon, with the beautiful poem, "Follow Thou Me". closing with oflertory thoughts and prayer and hymn 361, "I Would Be True". Mrs. Elmer MacDonald was prayer leader and two interesting readings were given from World Call. one entitled "The Power of God in Paraguay" by Miss M. E. Camp- bell. and ”Our Family Loves the Church" by Mrs. Revell Dickie- son. Mrs. Harland I-fill conducted the discussion on the Study Book

and "Hulda" was the Bible wo- man. The vice-president, Mrs. Roy

Dickieson. presided for the busi- ness period, and minutes of the last regular and annual meeetings were read and approved. Roll call was responded to by twelve mem-

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native habitat into a new region. Kyle. Texas, hatched up a novel plm to fill the pews of the First Methodist church there. A want ad was inserted in a local paper which read: "Wanted-Men, wom- en. and children to sit in the pews Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Kyle Fir-It Methodist church."

" Mobile, Alabama's seaport on the Gulf of Mexico. was co' ' by the French in 1690.

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NORTH WINSLOE W. L

The regular monthly meeting of the Winsloe North Women's In- stitute was held at the home of Mrs. Albert and ,v Alton Younker on Wednesday evening, June 11th.

The meeting opened by singing "White Carol Bella" and repeat- ing the "Creed" in unison. The roll call was answered by nine members and one visitor and one

new member was welcomed.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read. approved and signed and Va discussion on the District Convention then follow- ed. It was moved and seconded to give s5.00 to iheiteacher to- wards the children's treat and Mrs. Preston Cudmore and Mrs. Nelson Stevenson were appointed to attend the annual convention.

The next meeting was invited to the home of Mrs. James Cutl- mora with program In charge of Mrs. Leith Carter. Lunch corn- mlttee for the next meeting is to he Mrs. Grant Leard. Mn. James Cuclmare and Mrs. C. L. Cudmore. Collection for the evening amounted to 90c.

Meeting closed by singing "God Save the Queen" after which lunch was served by the hotteu andlthe committee in charge.

LEICESTER, England, June 29 -(Reuters)-Works Minilte Quid Eccles foreout Saturday that with- in in years Britain will be ex- porting between u5o.ooo,ooo and saoo,ooo,ooo worth of pre-fabricate ed buildings a year.

Mr. and Mrs. Hector Moumiin. Bridgewater. Mr. and Mn. Tom Hart, Wolfville. Mr. and Mrs. Dolm- las Howee. Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Maoxle and Irvel, New Glas- gow. Mrs. Charles Rhodes, Deep- brook, Mr. and Mrs. George Rhodes. Annapolis Royal.

KINGSTON BRANCH CANADIAN LEG

The monthly meeting of the Kingston Branch No. 80 Canadian Dawn B.l.l.L.. was held in Cher- lottetown on June 12th It 8.80 p. m. 3) member: nded the meeting which was presided over by the vice president Comrade Whitfield Yeo. At the meeting was the Preli- dent of the Ohurloi.tetown'.BrI.nch

and also the vice-president, Com- g

rades Oharlel Sinclair and Comrade Bryant. They gave I talk on the Dominion Convention held at Mon- treal front May ll-23 after which a hearty Vote of thank: was extended to comrade Sinclair by the Vice President. Comrade Whitfield Yeo.

'l'hOb1lmlllDIft0l the meetinr

continued and different discuss- ions took place. It was proposed to have a onion in limwood school With no further buaineu the meet- ing came to I close with we usual Legion proced -.

inlemilion all

P. W. TURNER, YUM Aged, Concdlen mm:

Cltovlemehwn

parade are the pipers of the

Services Parade.

bers and two visitors.

The sick committee reported visiting sick and the friendship secretary read -letters of acknow- ledgemcnt for sympathy cards sent, also a letter from Mrs.

Wright asking for information for L1"

report for year book.

The following committees were then appointed:-

Sick committee: Mrs. Jennie Stevenson, Mrs. Earle Houston and Miss M. E. Campbell.

Devotional leader: Mrs. Nelson MacDonald.

Prayer leader: Mrs. Roy Dick- ieson, and Mrs. M. Watterworth to have charge of study Book. Mrs. Howard Ling and Mrs. Her- bert stevenson to summarize rend- ings in World Call.

This was the annual meeting and the new slate of officers were appointed as follows:-

Honorary President: Mrs. M. Wattcrworth.

President: Mrs. Howard Ling.

Vice-President: Mrs. Roy Dick- leson.

Secretary: Mrs. Herbert Stev- enson.

Treasurer: Mrs. Revell Dickie-

son. Friendship Secretary: Mrs.How- ard Ling. Press Secretary: Mrs. Richard Dlckieson. World Call and Canadian Dis- giple secretary: Miss ME. Camp- ll.

evenings ; .

merwilau Conodh Fume emu, your on and

away,

e The next meeting is to be held

A If it's invigorating, carefree atmosphere you're looking for - - -. cool, sparkling days 3 - ; gay dances, entertainment . : book I passage on I Canadian Pacific Great Lakes Cruise! 5-day cruiun leave Port McNicoli and Fort William every Saturday. 0: enjoy I two-day cruise -only meals and berth extra on your out elm Butmeu nil fuel

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-Photos by Craswell Photo Studio.

Shown above are three of the many bands which provided music and entertain- ment for this City during the Festive Week programs. At the top is the famed Recce Band of the P. E. I. Regiment as they parade along Kent Street. Also in the same 36th I-l.A.A. Regiment, Halifax, as they lead the way for the 28th L.A.A. Regiment of this city. Bottom photo shows the smart Navy band from H.M.C.S. Stadacona, Halifax, as they swing up Queen Street towards the salut- in Monday evening's

. Some Of The Festive Weel: Bands

at the home of Mrs. Leigh War- ren with roll call to be answered with a Bible verse beginning with the letter "J". Lunch committee will be Mrs. Revell Dickieson. Mrs. Earle Houston and Mrs. Howard

1:. The officers for the Ladies Aid were appointed as follows:--

President. Mrs. J. B. Dlckieson: vice president. Mrs. Lowell Wy- and: secretary treasurer, Mrs. Harland Hill.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. J, B. Dickieson. Mrs. H. B. Stevenson and Mrs. Richard Dick- ieson, assisted by r t . Meeting closed with benediction.

SOUTH VVINSLOE W. M. 5.

The Julie meeting of the South Winsloe Women's Missionary So- ciety was held at the home of Mrs. Erith Hughes on Thursday evening. June 12th.

Mrs. J. R. Skinner led the de- votional period whlch 'opened by all joining in singing "Come Let Us Sing Of A Wonderful Love". Mrs. Earl Rodd read the scripture from Psalm 8. and a short story. "Launching Out”. followed by prayer was given by the leader.

All joined in singing "Go La- bour On". and Mrs. Erith Hughes led the study, taking as her theme "B wick Camp".

e minutes of the last meet-

ing were read and approved, and

JULY 2.” 1952- M...

celebrate 25th WOIll,IllIgiAiinIVOl'8aI'y

A large number of th and friends of Mrfand E. Myers, from different put. at the Province. as well as from Mom. ton, N.B., gathered at their no... G i . on Saturday ovum. June 21. to Join with than in .,.i,,' bratlng the twenty-fifth annivera of their marriage. A As the bride and groom cg It quarter of a century :30 w." .; carted to I nicely decanted are: in the llvlna room. by their. bride;-' maid. Mrs. RllPh Macoaull (of twenty-five. years ago), and Mr, Allison Harper, the organist. MrI.' Blanche Harper, played 9. wed.-nu march, and sang "The Love song" Little Edith Ann Maccsull, ..i...; of the bride presented her with a lovely bouquet of flowers, a gm from a friend and neighbo , Mr, stum MaoMicken. After which; Rev. E. 8. weeks, uncle of the Broom. made a few brief remarks and read an appropriate address, urng which Mr. Roy Cgmpbgm. brother of the bride, presentgd gh. couple with is lovely cabinet at 5”V9l'. on behalf of those present, The evening was pleasantly spent in 500131 Jntercourse. Luncheon was served at the close of which ., three-tier wedding cake. made by Mrs. John Myers. was presented by her to the bride and groom, A; the mid-night hour drew near, all. Joined in singing. "Auld Lang. Syne" and "Blest Be the 'rie that Binds". All departed to their sev- eral homes, wishing Mr, ma Mn silvers many happy returns of the BY. The following is the address:

Mr. and Mrs. Heber E. Myersz...

A few days ago it was brought to our notice that you have livedf together and toiled together for twenty-five years. it seems a long time to look ahead, but a. short time to look backl During thou twenty-five years you have idenu.

fled yourselves with this com-

munltv in many helpful ways.

You have shown what can be done

when foresight, thrift and good

jud i. are combined. as in seen

in this fine homestead which you

have acquired. And besides all this

you have reared a family of which

any parents might well be pi-cudi

But best of all, you have recognig.

ed the importance of the christian

Church as the bulwark of the

home. the community and the Na- tionl

We have. therefore. gathered here this evening to join with you

in celebrating this silver anniver-

sary of your wedding. and on be.

half of those here assembled, we

' ask you to accept this gift as u

taken of our love and friendship. End may it be a reminder of this memorable occasion. We all join in wishing you many more years of happiness together.

And when you reach your fifty. years,

some of us will be quite old. Buttshould our days stretch the. ar, . We will bring you gifts of gold June 21. 1952. ,