Women's realm

PAGE TWO TIIE GUARDIAN MARCH 18. 1958

Happenings of The jyeek

Mrs. C. H. B. Longworth, Min Norah Longworth and Min-Mary 1-Iuurd left Thursday morning for Montreal, from where they are flying today to Bermuda. where they expect to spend a holiday of about three weeks.

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Mr. and Mrs. Newman A. Mc- Lellan are entertaining at I square dancing party this evening Iln honour of Mr. and Mrs. Dar- rell McGuire.

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Col. J. R. Paton and Mrs. Paton left Thursday morning for Hal- ifax. They sailed yesterday morn- ing aboard the Alcoa Partner on a cruise to Bermuda, the Ba- hamas, the Barbadoes. Windward Islands and British Guiana. and expect to be absentgover a month.

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The Women's Auxiliary of Zion Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon held a delightful tea at Ravenwood, the ,.home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Parent. in honour of Mrs. G. Carlyle Webster, who, with Mr. Webster, is leaving soon for Ontario. Mrs. Parent and Mrs. J. G. Dennis. president, re- ceived with Mrs. Vvebster. Those presiding over the tea table. which was arranged with a beautiful hand made lace cloth. snapdragons and pink tapers, were Mrs. Rendle Larier, Mrs. William MacMillan, Mrs. C. VV. Patterson and Mrs. J. H. Hill. Mrs. J. G. Dennis read an address to Mrs Webster, and presentation of a gift was made by Mrs. Russell Roper. on behalf of all the mem- bers of the Auxiliary

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Miss Janet Hegan is leaving this week-end .for Halifax where she will spend Easier with her sister, Mrs. E. M. Malone and the Rev. Canon Malone.

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Mrs. Donald MacNeill entertain- ed last evening at several tables of bridge at her home on Spring Park Road in honour of Mrs. Darrell McGuire..

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Mr. and Mrs. John Andrew have returned home from an'ex- tended visit to St. Petersburg, Miami and Miami Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew returned by plane .via New York, -Montreal and Moncton.

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Hostesses at the Charlottetown Curling Club this evening will be Mrs. Percy Simmonds, Mrs. Ro- -'bert MacKinnon, Mrs. Alfred Cor- dell and Mrs. John Simmonds.

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Mrs. W. G. Sutherland and her daughter. Mrs. J. F. MacLeod, left Charlottetown on Thursday en route to Washington, D.C. They will visit with Major E. D. Bow- man of the U. S. An-ny and Mrs. Bowman. who reside in Arling- ton, Va. Mrs. Bowman is a daughter of Mrs. Sutherland. Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. MacLeod plan to visit in the United States until early in May.

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Mr. and Mrs. Myron Bell are spending the week-end in New York, after attending the Cana- dian Restaurant Association con- vention in Toronto. They expect to return home Monday.

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The Benevolent. Irish Society entertained at dinner at the Queen Hotel Tuesday evening in honour of the cast. crew and di- rector of the Society's annual play. "An Irish Honeymoon", pre- Iented last week.

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The annual luncheon meeting of the Margaret Stewart Branch of the Canadian Home Reading Union was held last Friday at the Charlottetown Hotel, attend- ed by the members and several guests. Luncheon was followed by a number of toasts, and later by bridge in the lounge. Mrs. Cecil J. Stewart, who has been president for twenty-six years. was presented with a beautiful bouquet. The activities of the club were brought to a close yes- terday with a short meeting, af- ter an interesting season spent in the study of Victorian times. When meetings are resumed in the autumn. the making of books Ind,paper. book reviews and first editions will be the subject under study by the members.

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ccivlng felicltations Tuesday, upon the occasion of her ninety-second birthday. She was the recipient of many messages of congratula- tions, and remembrances from her family and numerous friends. 0 0 .

Lleut. C. Ralph MacLean of H. M. C. S. Stadacona, Halifax, spent last week-end in Charlottetown with Mrs. MacLean and their family.

Visiting curlers from Montague and Summerside, who participat- ed in the Inter-Rotary and Mac- Arthur competitions at the Char- lottetown Curling Club on Wed- nesday, were the guests of honour in the evening when the members of the Ladies' Branch served a delicious turkey dinner in Winchester Banquet Hall.

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Mrs. Everett Phillips of Sum-- merside was visiting in town this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Diamond. Ambrose Si.

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Miss Mary Doucette. DesBrisay Crescent, celebrated her fourth birthday last Thursday with a party attended by six of her lit- tie friends.

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Miss Thelma Burns and Miss June Higgins have returned from Halifax this week, where they were attending a course at the Nova. Scotian Hotel.

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Justice George T. Tweedy amd Mrs. Tweedy entertained at dinner Sunday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Darrell McGuire and family. Mr. McGuire left the first of the week for Amherst to bake up his new duties.

. . . Mrs. C. H. G;-lcs entertained at the tea hour on Tuesday after- noon for a few dlose friends. . . .

Mrs. F. M, Gannon enltertalned last evening at two tables of bridge. in honour of Miss Pihvllzs Moc- Millan. Toronto. who is visiting her parents M.r. and Mrs. J. F.

Macmillan. . o 0 Mrs. I-Ieber Hardy. Alberton. is visiting her daughter. Miss

Margaret Hardy, RN. 0 I 0

Among those who have enter- tained at dinner recently in hon- our of Mr, and Mrs. Darrell Mc-

Guire, are Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Ainsworth.

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School entertained yesterday morn- ing at a surprise party for Miss Mary Mcatregor. one of tlhe season's brides-to-be. Miss McG'revgtor enter- ed the party to 'tihc strains of "Here Comes the Bride" played by the school rhythm band. and a short Jolly program followed. Tiny Louise Jana dressed as a bride, presented Miss MicGregor with R mitt frcm the pupils of fine school. The guest of honour then thanked the pupils, and hold them she would always treasure their gift as s. rernetnlsrance of the Model School.

mm. Donald Campbell. Brighton '

Road. entertained yesterday suffer-

noon at tea in honour of her

nmher, Mrs. Ernest E. Sinclair. O O 0

Miles knelda C. MnoGilllvi-my of Sydney was the weekend guwt. of Col, and Mrs. W. J. MacDonald.

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On 'I1nn-aday evening it group of R. V. H. graduates met at the home of Mrs. A. J. Haslam, 14 Fitzroy street. when the Prince Edward Island (mapter of the Royal Victoria Hospital Alumnae was formed. Similar ohaipters have been formed ac:-on Canada, and many others are being organized at the present time,

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Dr. D. A. MacDonald of labrador spent. last. weekend at his home in Chaxiottetorwn.

The lunch hostesses at the Summerside Curling Rink on Sat- urday evening were Mrs. G. J. Hayes. Mrs. J. M. Logan. Mrs. Bert Hunter and Mrs. Ralph Mac- Farlane.

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Mrs. Roy E. MacLean of Sum- merside and Mrs. Clarence Carr of North St. Eleanors left on

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NYLONS

in Quality 15 Gauge 15 Denier New Spring

Shades Reg. To SL95

SPECIAL

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the of fuel. There have been inquiries

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Canadian consumer lies:

The mid-year meeting of the Canadian Anoohtion of Consum- erswhlohnslieldin iorvontohst suooediul and

ship and knowledge of the work of the Association. The work of the snariu national committee: as reported by their Consumers ss- sured us that steady progress is being made along all lines and we are most grateful to those busy women who give so freely of their time to this great work. when I say they give freely of their time I mean just that, for outside of the office secretaries at headquarters in Ottawa, no one is paid.

The Consumer Research Com- mittee reports that it has hand- ed Consumer suggestions which it considered worthwhile to the ap- propriate trade associations.

some of these concerned the design of cream separators, the design of aluminum sauoepans and the publishing of more infor- mation about the heating qualities

from consumers about the differ- ence in the price to the producer and the retail price of both cheese d beef. The work on beef prices still goipg on. They' are also working on a resolution concerning the instant effects of detergents. While the complaints continue to be interesting and varied there are a number that continue to be repeated from all corners of the country. Perhaps the most. com- mon of these has to do with the poor wearing quality of nylon stockings. However. thanks to the booklet which has recently been prepared and sent out to our mem- bers, we feel that now they will be able to buy more wisely and have more satisfaction. By-the- way. I have extra. copies of these on hand and will be glad to give them to any new members who send in their fee. (I trust all our paid up members have received their Copy by now.)

The committee has also received some requests from consumers, one group asks for a. reasonably priced ironing board that will not tip, an- other wants a new type of strainer for cream separators, while still another wants them to investigate the quality of material in kitchen

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Above are the principals in a (nee Dorothy June Sharp); and ,1 . dd- 1 t g C. g V Betty Sharp. bridesmaid. The "my M m bed a R A F bride is the daughter of Mr. and

Station, Summerside, Protestant

Mrs. J. Foster Sharp, East Bide-

Chapell. on March 14th. Frmn left mm. The grown, who” home 15 to right are: Flying Officer Glen in Dundas. Ontario. is presently John, grroomsman; Flying Officer stationed at R. C. A. 1''. Station. and Mrs. William James Davidge. Summerside. (Photo by Heck-bert).

A 15-Year-lib Boy's Diary

Lad. Eager To Kzep Journal, Is Discouraged By Father

DEAR MISS DIX: I'm 15 and write a diary. Dad says a boy my age shouldn't have a diary, but I'd like to record things I do each day. Do you think he is right, or do you think I should be allowed to continue writing it?

DIARIES

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HAVE VALUE

ANSWER: There are many advantages to keeping a daily record

sinks on the market today which. they claim is inferior. i A member suggests that the manufacturer be asked to put two pockets in toddlers over- alls so that they may be used .or patches, and still another member wants to know why she cannot buy medium sized canned sihrimps. I could keep on along this line for sometime but I think you can get an idea of the splendid work this research Committee is doing for us and if you think it is worth while won't you back it up with your memlbership? The fee is still 50c and those of you who Joined last February and March could send your renewals now to Mrs. M. K. Martin, 24 Ambrose street, treasurer, or to myself. Don't be a "Free-Rider" give us a boost with your membership! Come to our next meeting, the first Tues- day in April! All for this time. -Helen Lawson.

Provincial President.

That Body Of Your:

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EPILEPSY OR KYSTERIA

A young woman having a "fit"

graduated physician. As he was unable to diagnose the case (a healthy young woman with no his- tory of epilepsy or other spells). he called in a. medical consultant. The consultant made An examination, asked a few questions and advised the patient to go home and rest for an hour or two. The young physic- ian stated that the patient was unable to move but the consultant was firm. The patient arose and went home.

The consultant explained that it was a case of hysteria, not epilepsy. as the patient was fully conscious and not throwing herself amund and hurting herself as in an epil- eptic seizure. g

In New Orleans Medical and Surgical Journal, Dr. I. Stevenson writes about "spells." In epilepsy there is loss of consciousness. con- vulsions. often involuntary loss of urine and feces, and the patient may injure himself. Afterward he is drowsy. doesn't recognize his surroundings. An epileptic attack seems to. give relief from tension which could not be otherwise re- lieved.

on the other hand. an attack of hysteria is usually quite character- istic, may be no loss of conscious- ness. injury is rare. muscle move- ments irregular. A disagreeable event may-be re-enacted or the patient may kick at anyone who approaches. The attack lasts long- er than in epilepsy. a typical pat- tem is usually followed and the underly factor that brought on the sttac can usually be discov- ered by careful questioning and in- vestlntion. -

It has been found that both epileptic and hysterical attacks are commoner at the menstrual or monthly period in women. Examin- ation. of the brain waves by electro- encephalography (somewhat simi- lar to electrocardiography .- ex- amining the waves or rhythms of the heart host) may enable the physician to distinguishs between epilepsy and hysteria.

Dr. Stevenson! points out that the response to drugs is not de- ps bio for the some medicine has improve either.

It is nearly always true that the epileptic fsill anywhere he hap- pens to be rsnrdleu of injury to himself or others; the hysterical patient looks around for n' "soft" place to fall and so not injure him- self or damage the furniture.

of your activities. and I think you should be en- couraged. For practical purposes, a diary is ex- cellent as reference material. It does away with date-groping. and permits comparison of activities year by year. It also serves to develop your writ- ing ability, your powers of observation. and strengthens your memory. Does your father real- ize thai diaries of famous people have been one of the chief sources of history?

DEAR MISS DIX: I am 15 and like a boy three years older. He drives me home from dances and kisses me goodnight. He tells me he likes me. but he seems to like lots of other girls, too. I know he goes out with them, and I don't . mind that, but he lies to me about it.

P. S. No matter what you advise, I will not give him up. POPPY- L.

Muriel Nlsseu

ANSWER: In the face of you! desperate postscript, there is no advice I can give you. A boy who lies is certainly a Door friend, and this one is especially silly about it since you know he goes out with other girls. and you have no objection. I'm afraid you're Just a passing fancy and that you'll be the one to be given up.

DEAR MISS DIX: I am so hungry for love. My husband is a good provider, and faithful, but. he never shows that he loves me. He says I'm silly when I fuss over him. We are both getting on in years, and I think we should be more loving toward each other. L.C.

ANSWER: I really do think you are needlessly dissatisfied with your lot. A generous, faithful husband who is content .to be at home whenever he's not working, who doesn't drink or gamble. is a matri- monial prize in young or advanced years.

Older men are apt to lose the touch for demonstrative affection. and resent being fussed over. Why not learn to be thankful for the many blessings you have; stop yearning for the unattainable! You know your husband loves you; he shows it in the things he gives you. the care he takes of you. and the fact that he prefers his home above other places. Surely this is proof enough of his devotion. Don't nag for more!

DEAR MISS DIX: I have written you before but never saw my letter in print. My mother lets me go out with boys if she knows them: but my trouble is that she won't let me use lipstick. I have tried discussing it with her, but it doesn't work. I'm 14.

MARY T.

ANSWER: I'm sorry your previous letter was not published. but perhaps it dealt with a problem I had recently discussed. The lipstick question, for instance, is one that appears in so many letters I can't possibly use them all. The matter is entirely up to your mother's discretion. and until she gives the "go-ahead" signal. you must be content with unadorned lips. There's no reason why you should feel self-conscious about them. either. Lots of other girls live under the same restriction, with no ill effects. I'm sure you imagine that you are stared at because your lips are unpainted; perhaps the staring is in admiration for your fresh, clean, teen-age glow.

"CITY JMMIINIZING ELINIGS

Conducted by Department of Health & Welfare for Infants and Pre-School Children.

To be held as follows: :

MONDAY, MARCH 30th- Model School . Prince Street .

TUESDAY, MARCH 31st- West Kent ...... .. Rochford Square

WEDNESDAY, Al?RILl1st- Queen Square C Not're Dame

THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd- Spring Park . ' ,Parkdale ...... ..

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By An End lunch mu DI.rk-ringed (against the ex- quisite rose and name of this evcalnn sunset on cousins Mix of wild' d-u& flew toward the hood of the mill-strum. to some nuctuary of their selection there. Hurling, we fancied at weekend an absent members of funlllea would, to find again proof of that affec- tion which is their: in that lul- lowed. beloved place that is Home.

On a. recent. outing to the city In stood at a busy counter await- ing the attention of the sales- lad-y there. Not impatiently we may say, but in the lntervsl much in- terested in the flow of humanity a-bout . . . taken up with strange faces. exprwsions. attitudes. chance words heard; fitting though some- times in error we suspected, these to their varied occupations and ceilings: here a farmwife. there an urban housewife, a student. a school-girl -- thus we checked a number.

"It's notplikely we'll be seeing you next weekend. The roads won't be too passable. and . . ." It was obviously the attractive clerk's mother, soft-voiced. affectionate and a little anxious. The girl, we decided, was an only daughter or maybe the eldest and not long flown from the parent.-nest.

"Oh clear." she mented with a look of concern, "you tell them” they'll have to come in for me - I'll die if I don't get home for over Sunday!"

"Well, well," the mother smiled a. pleased little smile, "we'll , see." And then, oblivious to the custom- ers about, the girl watched the woman down the aisle until she was lost. to sight beyond the door- way. A queer. inexplicable senti- ment it is, the longing which even

tude to surprise folks by going out "like a lion" . . . And now on The Island. beneath sunny lovely skies, once the frost of morning is drawn. shoes are heavy .. . "And- what for," we may mourn, "you young 'uns bring in dat mud to dis kit- chen."

To be answered with the candor of a new generation: "What else can we do? You must think it's like summer out about!"

today, earlier in the week there was passable sleighing -- for the haulings of farm. to get Grand- daughter to school and ,to bring James the mile between Aide:-lea

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How can I prevent crackinz when storing them? ,y .1-g to be gored for Wu, 1 ma , vo starch-

i.:gy, 2 stare: is ixeiclilied to make the linen and. Fold ttheln owl! unstuohed. Ind Imp in bills 13””

pm: t their turoinz ye 0 e M, n I clean floor mat-

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Q. How can tins? A. Hoor matting gets full I-5

nuad u any other floor covering. To clean it, hang over the clothes line on a clear day.hand wash it thoroughly with the use.

. now can I use the leftover sweetened spiced vinegar from hot- tled pickles?

A. Save and use this in P111419

"dressings.

mND& Modern Etiquette as nun. us

Q. If a woman secretary is sent- ed in her employer's office taking dictation when his wife enters the office. should she rise?

A. Yes; and she should leave the office if she thinks the wife wishes to talk privately with he! husband. unless she is requested

of vinegar and sugar for saladl

letter Enqlicli u e. a. una-

I. What is wrong with this sea. tence? "He suffered a painful ac. cident."

2. What ,1: the correct unclatlon of "persuasive"?

8. Which one of those words is unlupelled? Eligibility. ellxer. elegy, eulogize. ' ,

4. What does the word "sag. aclty" mean?

5. What is a word beginning with pa that means "noble; aristo. erotic"? -