Women's realm

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TEE GUARDIAN

JULY 11, 1951

alTt3n's liIAllV

By An hlnnd l"u1ner'o Wife

After a. night of sleep that was indeed "a gentle thing" and "be- loved" of the folks at Alderlea, morning came in a breath of wind. cool and refreshing on one's face. Scented one knew by the sweet of strawbenries, the aromas of 5 mil- lion roses and clovers and daisies, gathered along the dew-set, len- chanted countryside in its pas.sin8- And James stirring beside us in the wide old bed, flexing an arm to see whether or not "that queer feeling, Ellen" which had been dis- tressing at retiring was still there or had it found a balm in the spell of rest. Stretchins then sleepily as does a. babe in its bas- ket, and uttering a long sigh. Then murmurlng softly as though re- gretful that now he must awaken us, "Ellen, do you think we are equal to another busy day?" And chuckling a bit at the question. Somewhere about the lawn, a robin trilled his fetching run of notes to the sunrise. In a continuing sleepy tune the over-flow dropped through the gates on the dam - making a muted gentle refrain, like wind which stirs in the tree-tops, in a whisper of sound.

sparrows chatiered in the vines beyond the window as excited as so many children would be in set- llin some dispute of the moment. A truck rumbled along the road- way and in a shifting of gears. toiled up and over the hill. The red cow lowed at the bars and the black dog barked hollowly in an- ticipation of his chore-to-come. And James hearing commented: "Well, Ellen, I reckon we've only one thing to do! This won't buy the child a frock or pay for the one he's wearingt" He threw back the covers and arose with an enthus- fasm which belied either words or years and in a rosy blush of prom- ise on the wall, our day was here.

How important it was to us here! in an orderly succession, the new rafters reared their fascinating angles along the length of barn- roof and all the workmen thus en- paged. expressed relief at the close zhat this laborious and intricate part. of the building had been ef- fected without either mishap or delay. The brisk wind of day, born up the creek, was no help on the barn-heights. And finding Some concern over the endeavour simil- ar to that which we experience during the wood-sawing in spring. we were extremely grateful when at length we received the tidings that every piece was in plate Ind James, who enjoys best the feel of solid earth under his feet, on ter- ra firma again.

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Writing an end to our house- cleaning which this year suffered more than one susPCn5l0n Since we first commenced it before Easter, any leisur. today was de- voted to painting the kitchen. "Is it right dry yet - or will it stick to my finger if I touch it .. just barely put the end of it there?" This from granddaughter on a morning call, brought its echo from the one across the lane. "Touch? - stick?" And an ex- pressive riod which told of satis- fied curiosity as displayed on a stubby index finger. And so. once more we salved the scars and markings of the number of years on the ancient woodwork which runs not up and down as in rooms

of later designing but in wide boards and quaint, about the length and breadth of its lower

walls. Here was a defacement im- posed we suspected by a small boy's first knife, and there by a door- way in a succession of mounting notches, were not the scalps he had taken. but a record of James' growing years. "Well, Ellen" he speaks now from the comfort of .see the pleased expression in his his old armchair and it is good to :yes ”lf we didn't do anything else today. we certainly did well to zet all those rafters in place!" this is the ideal note upon which to wait a man to his rest!

Until tomorrow - -- Diary - .. Good-night. . . .

'9 9 3; The Stars Say - - 2; 3 By Genevieve Kensblo , yt . For Tomorrow

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THE probability is for I bril- liant flositbf illumination in a bad , impasse when the situation seems involved. complicated or hopeless. There are '” deve' ' ' drastic and disruptive. aggravated by a tendency to crush into such predicaments with might and main rather than by sensible, ingenious and clever effort. This difficult condition. although wildly attack- ed. could develop a major , ' ,, for placing dubious matters on a sound base. For the Birthday Those whose birthday it is are advised to take time to consider the shrewd and clever way out of I difficult and well-nigh impos- sible crash, made worse because of a strange or unexpected turn of events of drastic and demolishing power. An urge to batter down this offensive and- irritating situation could heighten the difficulty and beget greater resistance to ,, rt from influential places. A flash of llhnninntlom, or just. some Illute thlnltlnk. might save the day from disaster. A child born on this day, while, Inpolled to duh into bad situa- tions with draptlo. mm and mill- hnt drive. also has a good mind for meeting such with sound lc-zic and keen at-Alysia. Early training

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That Body Of Yours

By James W. Barton. MD.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AGAINST DIPHTHERIA

Many of our older physicians will remember the seriousness of diphtheria before the discovery that vaccination would prevent this dread disease. Diphtheria often meant a hard battle and cutting open the windpipe and inserting a tube to save life.

In Medical Union of Canada. Montreal. Dr. G. Laplerre presents some startling ngures on the ef- fects of vaccination ag--inst diph- thcria in Canada. The number of persons vaccinaledin Canada reach cd 500,000 (halfantillioni in T926. Vaccination should be done dur- lng the second half of the first year of life. Thrce dose; of 1 cc. of the toxoidshould be given at

intervals of me weeks to two months according to the case. "Experience shows that 99 of 100

persons who had poritive reactions to Schick tests before vaccination Y.'Cl'r- immunized Iprotei-ted against diplttheriat and became negative." writes Dr. Lapin:-i-c. The death rate of diphtheria Whltll was 48.7 per 100,009 of population in the city of Montreal in l900 was only .3 in 1949.

Further, the amount of sickness due to diphtheria which was 247.2

per 100,000 in Montreal in 1927. one year before vaccination was start- ed, was only 4.5 per 100.000 in 1949.

These figures definitely showed the value of vaccination in fight- ing this formcrly terrible ice of children: a total of 356.630 child- ren were vaccinated (immunized) against diphtheria in Montreal during: the period of 1928-1950.

l-lowcver. vaccination against riinhtltcri.-t, ihefirst few 3 'flrS after 1922 when it was first started, was not without its difficulties and dis- appointments as Dr Dapierre states that the toxin-antitoxin mixtures first used caused a small proportion of severe reactions. From 1926 onward, Ramon's diph- theria toxold. a preparation of diphtheria toxin that had been modified or weakened by the ad- dition of 3 to 4 per cent commerc- ial solution of formaldehyde fol- lowed by incubation at from 38 to 40 C. during four to six weeks was used and only a few mild reactions occurred.

Unfortunately. some parents and grandparents still remember the reactions which occurred with the first preparations used. and do not realize that today preparations are weakened and made antiseptic so that little or no reaction oc- curs.

Don't take a chance with your children now that vaccination for diphtheria is safe and gives full protection.

The Jade God

By Mary lmlay Taylor

He was on his way to bill! his ticket when he came suddenly upon her. It was fate. he lmushti. that she chanced to be out at the time. She was not angry, only sur- prised. she blushed furiously.

"Where have you been? We've wondered!" She held out her hand. smiling, her soft eyes kind. "You've treated us shanbily," she chided him lightly.

Mark did not go to buy his tick- et. He walked at her side. The city street became an enchanted path.

(I ) g'Household Scrapbook ' -1 2; By Robert: Lee

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The Rugs

It is said that tea leaves will clean rugs and carpets sprinkle the damp leave; on the carpets and brush the surface thoroughly. The rugs will look brighter and the diff. will be more (asily picked up.

Musfy Teapot

To sweeten a musty metal or enamel teapot fill it with water, in which a red-hot cinder has been dropped. After letting it stand a while with the lid closed, rinse with clear water.

save Time

Always put the butter and sugar which are to be creamed into a heated bowl. It will prove a tre- mendous help in hastening the process of creaming.

Modern Etiquette

( By Roberta Leo (A s

Q. Does the bride-to-be or her parents pay for her wedding gown and the wedding invitations?

A. Usually the bride's parents my all expenses of tier w ” -7. including her gown. However, this would depend upon circumstances. and if her parents are unable to afford' the expense and she is working, then the bride may as- sume the costs.

Q. Is it all right to spread jelly on a slice of bread in the table?

A. No. Jelly should never be spread on A slice of bread. A por- tlon of bread should be broken off. a bit of jelly placed on it. Neither jelly nor butler should ever be

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dow

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as they left Saint Dunstan's Basilica following

) DOROTHY DIX SAYS- Mama's Girl ,

Young Wife Musf Unfio Her Mofher's Apron Strings

DEAR DOROTHY DIX: I'm 20 years old and have been married for two years to Joan. who is also 20. During these two years my wife has gone back and forth to her mother. I never said anything about it because I love her and want her to be happy. Eight months ago we had a. daughter. and we stayed with my mother-in-law for about five months afterwards.

- ' About two months ago. I got a good job in another town, and found an apartment. My wife came to live here but when I came home from work the first day she was crying because she wanted to go back to her mother. She only stay- ed three days, then left. for her mother's. When I called her, she said she wasn't coming back to me, and wasn't sure if she loved me. I've been to see her and asked her to come back but she won't leave her mother, and of course, her mother .- wants her to stay where she is. It's been three weeks since she left me and I'd do anything to get her back.

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ANSWER: You're going to have quite a time getting your wife loose from her mother's apron strings, but for her own sake, yours and the baby's. you'll have to accomplish that Herculean task. Joan is now a wife and mother, and even thougit she is young for the responsibilities, she undertook them knowingly and willingly and must abide by her own decisions. With a. devoted husband, a baby and apartment of her own. she has little to complain of and had better give up the little-girl role she is now living and take on the job of providing her husband and baby with a home.

HEB MOTHER MISTAKEN Joan's mother is very wrong to encouragetthe childish gating.-

of her daughter. As a conscientious parent, it is her duty to bring to Joan a realization of the obligations of married life and her re-

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to two!" she gasped. "What am I thinking of? I was to meet Aunt Lynn at one, sharp, for lunch! It's down at Monstresis, she-" Pam laughed nervously - "she must be raving! I'll have to get there--" "No, you won't,' said Mark firin- ly, "you're going to lunch with me. I've always known it, only we've delayed, but you can't break that engagement with me!"

Heir face was glowing above her furs, she shook her head but her eyes laughed. ''I can't!" she pro- tested. "not today."

"Yes, today:" He was determin- ed. He was piloting her through a crowd and she could not escape easily. 'There are never any to- morrows - it's today with me. What's this place? I'm a stranger, I don't know, but it looks good to me.'

"It's a tearoom," Pam's eyes danced. "Can't. yo-.i see? Look at the make-up. Quite a nice one Aunt Lynn gets waffles here occa- sionally; that stamps it, you know! it's like an aeolade on the shoul- der- for the tearoom."

"Let's get waffles, theni"

"Oh, but I must go; I must meet her-" the girl protested, then she laughed, for he had her inside the doors and was selecting a table. "This is cozy - in the corner. don't you think?" he asked her, indicating a small table in an al- cove.

still protesting, Pam found her- self seated and a bus-boy handing her a menu. There was a pleas-

ant tinkie of ice and hushed voices somewhere.

"I don't know what to order." she said helplessly, "l've been

rushed in- kidriaped." "What do the gods eat, usually?" he asked.

She laughed happily. "Aunt Lynn eats waffles!"

He made a grimace, seized the menu and ordered liberally.

"I couldn't eat so much in a year!" she declared. "Haven't you had any breakfast?"

"l don't know." His eyes caught hers and held them. "I've forgot- ten. I was a lost soul about that

time-now I'm immortal!"

She laughed again easily - she was happy. She had been wonder- ing for days why he had deserted; now shesaw it did not matter; he had been running away from him- self! The thought amused her. She took sidelong glimpses of him when he talked with the waiter. and liked the strength of his bronzed profile, his ash-blond hair, the way his chin set itself hard. There was something enigmatical about him. .

"Are you thinking me aheath- en?" he asked bluntly.

she shook her head”. "I'm not sure: you are socially - aren't you?"

He leaned toward her and she saw the flame that leaped into his eyes. "I was going away today when I met you; going as far away as I could."

She was startled. "were you?” Then she looked down at the table. trifling with her glass of water. "You're not going to stay in New York, then?"

"God knowsi"

she lifted her eyes and met his. A soft flush crept up to her hair. She looked adorable, and he "g1-om: ed under his breath.

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their recent marriage. From left to right: The groomsman. Mr. IV!-In Dowhng. the groom And his bride. the former Peggy Sltanalian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Shanahun, Miss Rita Shanahan and Mrs. Reginald M-ucMillan who were bridesmaids. The groom is the son of Mr; and Mrs. A. A. Dowling, Charlottetown. -Gafnllum Photo- All his resolutions melted- his Q 'd (g - l 8 heart sang in his breast. He had B infer Enghsh seen joy flash into her face when N . 5 By D. C. William; she saw him. They walked a long - ;) .v.,V.,.,c , , mm5mm ' way together; what was said did , not matter-their eyes spoke. Then :. 1- WT)” 15 Vl'T0ng with this sen- they came to a corner where there lewf? '1? t;l3”'t":d that he KNEW was a clock and she looked up at v . -"O "3 ” 9 93- but M5 bro- it. l'all8lli. by the admonishinff St. Marys Cathedral, ca1gM)'lth.er'm'ml'l'5 bah smd he W35 ml" hands. Alberta, was the setting for B plicated." "Good Rracious; it's a quarter mld'm0”""K W"ldl"3' ""em”"Y 2' Wm" l5 the '30"'9C" PTOHUW-'-

recently when Miss Alice McQuaid, daughter of Mrs. J. J. McQuaid of. Kensington. P. E. l., pledged nup- tial vows with Mr. Gerald Edward Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G.I Hunt of Calgary. Mgr. J. S. Smith lead the marriage service andl celebrated the nuptial Mass.

Given in marriage by her broth- rr-in-law, Mr, William Inverarity, the bride wore a wedding gown of traditional white satin fashioned with an Elizabethan collar and a

cascading skirt accented by a. small lace peplum. Her floor-l length veil misted sofriy from a'

seed pearl coronet, and her bridal! bouquet was a cascade arrange-i merit of white gladioli centred withl deep pink roses. Miss Marlon Mc-. Quaid as her sister's brldesmaidp wore a gown of shell pink styled, with a strapless brocaded bodlcey and a billowing bouffant skirt of. net. She topped her gown with a small matching brocaded cape, and carried a shower of pink carnat-l long and iris. The flower girl was the bridegroom's niece. little Bar-I bara Hunt, who wore a formal: colonial frock of turquoise nylon marquisette with a matching heart-shaped halo. She carried a iiosegay of pink and yellow roses intermingled with lily-oi-the-valley. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Mervin Hunt, and the guests were ushered to their places by Mr. J. V. Hunt, Mr. D H. Sinclair and Mr. L. M. Hawker. The nuptial music was played by Mrs. A. W, Marcin, and the solo- ist was Miss Phyllis Gow.

Following the ceremony a wed- ding breakfast for the immediate families was held at the Empress Grill when Mgr. "smith proposed the toast to the bride In the af- ternoon a. reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Hunt when the bridal couple and their mothers received the guests Mr. and Mrs. Hunt left on a hon- cymoon trip through Yellowstone National Park to Reno and Spok- nne after which they will make their home in Calgary. For travell- ing the bride donned a three- piece navy ensemble complement- ed with plnk accessories and a corsage of piny roses

long." she said unexpectedly.

"What kind of a man do you think me?" he demanded, "too un- clvillzed for urban life?"

she smiled, her eyes shining. "I wouldn't. have said that; but per- haps I meant it! You know you're perfectly extraordinary - If you weren't, I should be down at Mon- stresi's now with Aunt Lynn.

"Would yq.i rather?" he lenited her.

she shook her head. Their lunch- eon had been served and a little tea service was in front of her. She busied herself making tea and he watched her, a glow in his heart. It seemed a thousand years since a woman had made tea for him.

"Sugar?" she asked. poising the tongs.

He nodded: he could not speak. She had fine hands and slender wrists: he seemed suddenly to see her thus, making tea, or pouring coffee - a little table - the glow of a soft lamp. the leap of a fire on some hearthstone. she was meant for that! And he--? He could never look her to make such a heaven for him! He set his cup down, untsst- ed.

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lat-ion of "pantomime"?

3. which one of these words is misspelled? Infinitive. inflexible, inflamatory. insurrection.

4. What does the word "pres. tige" mean?

p5. What is a word beginning with i-3 that means "disgrace or dishonor"?

ANSVVERS

I. Say, "He maintained (de- clared or stated) that he knew nothing of the theft. but his bro- thers-in-law both said he was im- nllrated." 2. Pronounce the last syllable as spelled. mime. and not 1 mine, often heard.' 3. Inflamma. tory. 4. Influence or importance based on past success or reputa- tion. "Defeat would mean a tre- mendous blow to his pride and prestige." 5. Ignominy.

33 wxoesM How Can I i ! !

By Anne Ashley scscscvscocvr

Q. How can from a room? A. Placing a Castor oil plant in a room tends to drive away flies. Many people discourage files by placing in convenient places small saucers containing a mixture 0: cream, ground black pepper, and sugar.

Q. How can I brighten the red files of a fireplace or porch floor?

A. Rub them with a cut lemon and 8 little salt: then wash with warm soapy water.

Q. How can I prevent the yolks from darkening when preparing hard-boiled eggs?

A- The Yolks will no' darken if the water is boiling before the egg; are placed in the vessel.