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THE GUARDIAN MARCH 29. 1952

Happenings. of

The women of Canada will ac- cent the practical rather than the glamorous in their traditional gift to a chatelaino of Government House.

in the past. diamond bracelets and earrings. even a mink coat. were the presents given to the wife of a retiring governor-gem eral. However. at a press con- ference recently officials of the Lady Alexander gift committee said that the popular British wo- man who has been lady of Ridcau Hall for the last six years always ,i'l5 preferred practical items as gifts.

Mrs. Douglas Abbott, wife of the finance minister and chairman of the committee, said that, de- pending on the funds raised. these will take the form of electrical equipment-a stove. in refrigerator and probably other items-to out- fit the new home in England. It is reported the Alexanders are seeking a house cbse to London where Lord Alexander must spend most of his time as Britain's new defence minister.

All appliances will he Canadian- made and assurance has been giv- en that they will be fitted for use in England, said Mrs. George Drew, wife of the national leader of the Progrcssive-Conservative party, who is one of the commit- tee's honorary presidents.

Mrs. Louis Broithaupt, wife of Ontario's Lieutenant-Governor. was in charge of the meeting. held in

the Lieutenant-Governor's quart- ers at Queen's Park. Across Canada it is expected

similar meetings will he held by ladies interested in the proposed gift:

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His Honour Lieutenant Gov- ernor T. XV. L. Proivse and Mrs. Prowse entertained the Members of the Legislative Assembly in- formally at a buffet dinner at Government House Tuesday eve- ning. .

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The Hon. Wilfrid Arsenault. who has been a patient in the Char- lottetown Hospital for some time. returned to his home in Welling- ton on Thursday. He was accom- panied by Mrs. Arsenauit who came to the Ci.ty.on Tuesday.

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Mrs. .G. D. DeBlols. Mrs. Noel DeBlols and Miss Norah Long- vvorth. who are away on It holiday trip, are at present varationin: at Acatulcn in Mexico. They will leave Mexico and start the trip back to New York next week.

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Mrsl J. J. Connolley went to Halifax on Wednesday, where Capt. Connolley has been Fl patient in me Victoria General Hospital. His friends will be glad to hear that lie was released from hospital on Thursday. and that they are ex- pected home at the first of tho

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Commodore G. iii. Hihhard and Mrs. Hihhrirrl had a few friends in on Thursday evening to say good- hye to Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Rob- jnson, who are IP.Rl.'IEIg on Monday.

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Mrs. Myron Bell is entertain- ing friends at ten this afternoon. 0 . .

Col. and Mrs. Victor Oland nip Halifax were guests at "The Char lottetown” earlier this week.

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Mr. E. M. Robinson. M.B.E.. who has been transferred from the Bank of Nova Scotia here to a

new post in Havana, accompanied .

by Mrs. Robinson. is leaving Charlottetown on Monday. They will go to Toronto, and then

spend a vacation at Mrs. Robin- son's home in South Charleston. Ohio. before sailing from New York for Havana;

Mrs. M. W. Weeks entertained at a supper bridge on Thursday evening.

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Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Worth are spending the week-end in Halifax. They were accompanied as far as Amherst by Mr..H.. Hill.

Mrs. Milton Bell entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club this week.

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Her friends will regret to learn that Mrs. Fenton Newson is a patient in the. 11.. 23. 1. Hospital-

Mrs. 'I'. F. Fullerton was receiv- ing birthday congratulations on Monday at her -home.

Dr. and Mrs; J: K. L. Irwin on Thursday moved into their new home on Crestwood Drive.

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Mri. o. 2., Corbett arrived in Charlottetown tjis week to loin her husband. who is the newly appointed manager of Wooiworthl.

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Prof. L. H. Hamilton of Mac- donald College in Quebec. who was here to judge the entries in the stock show this week. was I guest at "The. Cliar.lottetown."

Mrs. G. W. Kay. "accompanied by her daughter Lenore. is visiting her mother. Mrs. J. Van Maarion. Mrs. Kay. who has been living in Toronto. is leaving .ahortly for .'i-lalifax. where Mr. Ray has been transferred.

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Mrs. 1'. L. Montgomery. AI- siatant Director of the Maritime School of Social Work. Halifax, is visiting in Charlottetown. I I I u The Margaret Stewart Branch of the Canadian Home Reading Union held their annual luncheon at the Charlottetown Hotel last Friday. At the conclusion of the luncheon the president. Mrs. Cecil Stewart, gave a brief address. wel- coming the members and guests and reporting on the club activ- ities during the past year. Bridge was played afterward in the lounge. A bouquet of spring flow- ers was presented to Mrs. Stew- art from the members. marking her twenty-sixth anniversary as president and founder of the club. I I I

Friends here will be interested to learn of the birth of a daugh- ter. Wendy Esther. to Mr. rind Mrs. Abe Seligman of Jackson Heights. New York. Mr.-. Selig- man is the former Miss Sylvia Block of Charlottetown. I I I Mrs. Edward Miller and Mrs. E. W. Phillips were hostesses at the iatier's West Street home on Friday evening. The guest of honour was Mrs. William Swin- dell who leaves shortly for her new home in Saint John, N.B. I I I Mrs. B. House. Brighton Road. entertained at afternoon tea in honour of Mrs. E.. M. Robinson. . .

Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Smith and Miss Mary Hill spent the week- end at Miss Hill's home in Am- herst, N. S. .

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Mrs. S. S. Herring, of Burling- ton. Ontario, arrived in the City on Thursday by plane, called here by the death of her father. Mr. A. J. Jardine. Mrs. Herring and Mrs. Jardine are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Hutcheson, Greenfield

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Mrs. W. H. Poole friends at a supper evening.

entertained bridge last

I I I Friends are sorry to learn that Mrs. Simon P. Paoli is A patient in the Charlottetown Hospital. a a .

Their many friends in Charlotte- town will be interested to learn of the birth of a daughter to Captain and Mrs. J. A. MacKin- non, of Saint John. N. B., on Mon- day. Mrs. MacKinnon was the former Miss Mildred Bell, of Char- lottetown.

I Miss Avis Higgins. who is an employee with the United State! Air Force Hospital at Goose Bay. Labrador, flew home on Wednes- day to spend a short vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Higgins.

I I I Mrs. Ernest W. Beer yesterday accompanied her lranddhllghler. Miss Jane Beer. as far as Monc- ton. N. B.. on her return to her home in Kingston. Ontario. At Moncton they were met by M1”!- Beer's daughter-in-law. Mrs. J. P. eer. ' Jane has been visiting in Charlottetown since November, during her mothers visit in Eng- land. Q I I

Miss Hazel Roland entertained friends It a delightful buffet sup- per before the Fashion Show on Monday evening.

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Mrs. Jack Cameron. York Lane. accompanied by her two children. John and Caroline. left yesterday morning for I month's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Taylor, Montreal; P; Q.

Mrs. W. R. Aitken was among the hostesses who held small in- formal neighbourhood gatherings after the Fashion Show on Mon- day evening.

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Mrs. Donald B. MacBeti'i, who underwent an operation in the Prince Edward Island Hospital last week, is improving.

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Mrs. Gordon Banks of Saint John. N.B.. lsvisltlnginCharlotic- town, the guest of her sister. Mrs. J. S. MacDonald. Ambrose Street.

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Mrs. Preston .1. Kennedy. of Ken- sington, visited in Charlottetown this week. the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon M. Campbell.

I I I Mrs. C. S. Drew II making a satisfactory recovery from her re- cent illness in the Prince Edward Island Hospital. .

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Mrs. E. T. MacLeod entertained friends at the tea hour on Wed- nesday. . ,

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Mrs. J. W. Jones is visiting with

her Ion-in-law and daughter, Mr.

Flsaeme Eagagadnt

Mr. and Mrs. Southport. P. E. 1.. announce enga.ge.ment. of their daughter, Lois '- Bernice, to Frank R. Connor, son

Stewart Henry

of,Mr.s. J. Cooper and to take place in the near future.

Canadian consumer News

I am going to tell you about the sizes of children's clothing today. Last week I wrote of what has been done in the line of survey in the United States and pointed out that it might be 9. simple matter

they have This is just what C. A. C. is work- ing on now and we hope some- thing will come of their tireless efforts.

Remember you can help by ask- ing your retailer or clerk about the sizes and by backing up C. A. C. with your 50c yearly member- ship.

By carefully measuring thous- ands of chlldreii in U. S. the

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the late A. Connor, Halifax. N. S. Wedding

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the expense of family relationships. and seldom do they change.

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Wife's Compulsion May Ruin Her Marriage

least bit.

Fanalica ousekeeper

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DEAR MISS DIX: My worry is my daughter. She is married to a wonderful husband, who works hard and is a good provider. They have one child, is year old. My daughter. however. is so obsessed with keeping her house in immaculate order that she is In a constant state of irritation from overwork. Her husband owns I store. and hasn't much time to be home; when he is with her, she is continually com- plalnlng about the amount of work she has. yet Ihe won't let up the I'm afraid that her nagging. coming at

him when he, too. is tired from a hard day's work, will result in trouble between them.

I live alone in my own hour fectly content.

e. and am per-

I visit my daughter frequently. and

would like'to help. but no one does work to please

her. them, but I prefer not to.

My son-in-law would like me to live with

It seems to me. since she makes such a pro-

ject out of keeping a house, that off in an apartment.

ANSWER:

You very accurately

she'd be better MRS. M. N. T

- the return of the roblns to the

foresee the

danger ahead if your daughter continues to put housework before the welfare of her family. Many women have the same compulsion to maintain an apple-pie home 'at

Of

course a smaller house. or an apartment. entails less work and would

give a housekeper more time for rest and relaxation.

HUSBAND NEEDS PEACE

When a husband returns home

The frantic scrubbing

he would most like to find is is. quiet, peaceful home. time, are pretty well educated to the fact that Daddy should not be met at the door with a tale of Junior's latest delinquencies. have no been so quick. however, in realizing that housework should be over-or at least put aside-in order to give the bread-winner f , C d t b m b, peaceful evening. There is absolutely, no virtue in a woman working 01 mm 0' algeadgxleaccorgpllxjzgll herself to death just for the pleasure of basking in the limelight of

martyrdom. She neither deserves nor should receive sympathy. Furth- ermore. in spite of her own beliefs, she is not a good housekeeper- iind much less is she a homemaker. keeper keeps her home in good order, clean, tidy, without fanfare or exhaustion. dictcd simply indicates ii fanatical obsession with one phase of house- keeping. while all the others are neglected. home. as I have said many, many times before, calls up every resource the modern woman has at hand. A successful housewife combines the best characteristics of cook, seamstress, decorator, nurse. secretary. treasurer. diplomat and civic worker.

from a hard day's work, the thing Women. by this

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A good, really efficient house- to which neurotic women are ad-

Maintaining a successful

Allottlng to each job its own

workers obtained dimensloiis of an ”arerage" child of each age, and

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of an '-la.i'crage chubby” and an "average slim". A manufacturer can new base his garments on the actual body measurements result- ing from the survey and can make adjustments in these measure-

garment he' is making. For exam- ple. using the actual body meats- urements. he would make allow- ance when making an overcoat for the looseness desired and for what must. be worn underneath. The survey showed that chil- dren's sizes should be based on height and hip measurements. and not on the age of the child as is done iii Canada at present. Other measurements are related to these, and if the manufacturer wishesto make garments with some unus- ual measurements, such as a long leg length, he can state this on a. label. If sizes were standardized in this way in Canada a. mother knowing her child's height and hip measureuieiits would be able to buy, without confusion, garm- cnts to fit her child. she would know that all garni- ents of one size (the size based on his height and hip measu is) would fit. him, whether it was an overcoat or an undervest. Support C.A.C. and benefit by better shop- ping conditions! Helen Lawson Prov. Pres. C. A.C. IM?....M

and Mrs. E. A. Siegrist, of London. Ontario. I I I

Dr. and Mrs. A. Kennedy have returned to their home in George- town after a visit to Montreal.

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Mrs. Lloyd Archer entertained on Thursday evening at a miscel- laneous shower in honour of Miss Nalds. Webster. whose marriage to Mr. Frank I-famm will take place in April. Miss Webster has also been entertained recently It I linen shower and a personal show- er.

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The annual closing luncheon of the Chit Chat Club was held at "The Charlottetown" Wednesday HOOD.

Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Courtlce of Moncton were visitors in Char- lottetown this week.

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His many friends regret to learn of the continued illness of Mr. D. A. Mackinnon, who is a patient in the Prince Edward Island Hospital. .

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David R. Burgoyne. young son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Burgoyne. has returned from the P. E. Hospital. where he underwent an operation.

I I I Mrs. John T. lrwinvand young son Bill are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christie, in Truro. N. S.

I I I Miss Phyllis Coffin of Charlotte- town left this morning for I holiday ti-ip to Boston, New York. and other American cities. She is accompanied by her aunt. Mrs.

ments necessary for the type of V

and emotional ailments. It is inter-

L anxiety hysteria -fear of crowds.

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By James W. Barton. nu). '

PSYCHONEUEOSIS PM. Some of us may be confused at the various names given to mental

esting. then to get definitions of mental and emoi.-ional ailments from a high source.

In. Medical Clinics of North America. Dr. Edward A. strecker. Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, and Manuel M. Pearson. Assistant Professor. state that its psycho:-ieurosls is a mild or minor mental reaction that oc- curs. in persons whose fears and conflicts are translated into phy- sical and mental sjtniptorris. It is different from a psychosis. which represents a maitked disruption or severe change of the personality and a total abandonment of real- ity, living in a dream state. Such symptxbms as delusions and hallu- cinations never occur in a. psycho- neurosis. Another difference is that the psychoneurotic knows that there is something wrong with him emotionally and mentally. seeks help and tries to understand his Symptoms. He has some insight into the change in himself."

In psychoneurosis. the individual understands that he is not pro- ipe-rly adjusted to everyday living because cf emotional conflicts due to his personality handicaps. For instance. the ”' . by becoming ill with hysterical blindness. has unconsciously solved the conflict between his instinct of self-pre- servation and his acquired set of soldierly ideals.

What. causes men appu-enuy normal and brave to have these fears and conflicts? These physic- ians enumerate: unfavorable child- conditionlng inifiuences;. oonflictn F918?-ink to fundamental emotional urges, especially sex and aggres- sion: life situations causing fear. insecurity and feelings of guilt and hostility, such as living at home with I stormy, a-loohollc Darent. The symptoms of psycho- neurosis thus serve same purpose all the way from avoiding difflcul. ties or dominating one'a surround- lngis to a source of financial gain. as in cases of accidents or injuries.

The types of psychoneurosis list- ed are (I) conversion-blindness: neurasthenia .- mental and phy- sical tiredness: anxiety neurosir;

high places. open spaces. animals; obsessive pulsion neurosis - indoclsion. morbid fears. doubts. Treatment consists of careful listening in a. quiet. unhurrled manner to the pstie-nt's story. un- 00Vei'lnc conflicts and helping him to see than as they really are, and the removal of harmhil surround-

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By Genevieve KGIIINI ”V”VlVVN For Tomorrow

A DAY of much excitement. con- flict Ind contradiction. take rare tact and wise manage- ment to sidestep involved situa- tions whlch oould precipitate re- grettable crises with substantial loss. Temper. emotional drives. in- dulgences. rash conduct or out- bursts might work against har- mony. fine prospects and gain through influential contacts. Much stimulation. mental and emotional, could be translated into progress arid real benefit. by controlled act- ion and due teriiperamental re- straints.

If It Is Your Birthday

Those whose birthday it is may find themselves launched on B year of exceptional opportunity. with rich prospects coining from their creative skills, energies, initiative. originality and innovations. Di- cetptlonal developments along un- tried lines may excite and stimu- late. But such. carried to extremes. could be of far-reaching conse- quence. with many unhappy re- actions. Pulled IJEUWEGII extremes. it would be wise to rationalize as well as to be guided by othcrs' ex- perience on high ideals.

A child born on this day may have an ardent and enthusiastic nature. with strong emotional urg- es and high ideals. Such demand proper guidance and balance.

Day After Tomorrow

The lhoroscopo hold: excellent auguries for all the solemn and serious interests of the sober-mind- ed. studious .and idealistic. All pertaining to church and state are fortuitously aspected. and in- dustry. work and service should thrive. however situated or form- ulated. The rational and balance perspective should be emphasized. while the erratic. iibstruse and complicated should be rationalized.

Forth: Birthday

Those whose birthday it is may anticipate I year of the ' strange and intriguing, while at the some time there is a firm foundation for concrete and well- organlzed platforms for success and real advancement. shunning the eccentric for the sound and stable may advance the inimit- and talents into full security and long-mnge solidarity.

A child born on this day has splendid traits and talents for I solid. useful and enjoyable career. with much of the intriguing and alluring to balance I steady diet of the materialistic.

ings.

Walter H. Cracker of Truro. N.S. I I I

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ELLEII'S DIARY

In an lalaad Iarnala Wife

This Irek hll been gracious to the Family at Alderlea. in that all have been able to attend to the various duties and pastimes that are theirs . . . Quiet. peaceful the days have been, touched nicely with the fresh hopes and expect- ancy which ever blesses sprlng's return . . . What we shall do with this summer, loving its precious hours! Enjoying every new de- light-every fresh-blown sumine flower of meadow and garden: every wandering wind of hill afid stir of leaves and sun -and shadow that brings it toward its fullness. And then a. little sadly watch its wane. hearing I keening for what was, over the shorn meadows; not- ing one morning the harvest- blue of s. westerlng season above a. golden hilltop. I I I