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NOVEMBER 13. 1951

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. In Early Times

Excerpts from a work by Nicho- laa Denys. first Governor of Acadia, published in France in 1872 and translated by Dr. Wil- liam F. Ganong for the Cham- plain society. Continued from last Tuesday.

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The Indian women fix the price in the fishermen according to the kind of skin and its fantastic ornamentation. which they call "matachiez"; it is made from Por- cupine quills. white, red. and vio- let, and sometimes with their viampum, of which I have already spoken. with these they obtain many things from the sailors. There is no one of these who is not willing to obtain the peschip- oty at the expense of the "corbil-. lon", that is to say. ship's biscuit and drink. They bring Martens and Squirrels for cravats. or other bagatelles which the women make.

It is not that they sell at each voyage all they bring, for they know well how to manage their part, but it is only to show the goods and inculcate a desire for them. They promise things first to one, then to another. but give no- thing. During all the trading, they are promised much if they will go and find the sailors at the place where they are going to anchor to make their fishery, women make them hope they will do. After that each sailor gives them, secretly from one antther, some ship's biscuit; these they al- ways take. assuring them the:: will go and meet them. But they do not go there at once, but re- main stall on board, waiting for other ships to come. past.

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Not one passes without their obtaining by the same methods two or three hundredweight of biscuit, and some good caslrs of brandy in return for two or three skins which they give. And there 1:. this much certain, that as long as they are able to visit the ships, they never get drunk; for they would not then be able to preserve the judgment which is necessary for making dupes of the sailors and captains, and for securing their bread. And besides. so long as they can keep sober they drink without it's costing them any- thing. both men and women. And they manage, moreover, so Well that in the end they become drunk at the expense of the other party before having touched the brandy which they obtained by trade. so much are they devoted to their own interest. and their pleasure. and so clever in deceiving those who trust them.

The ships having left them, they commence to drink in earnest on land. If there remain with them some women who like to drink. although they are certain of being well beaten, they do not SW8 themselves any concern provided that they may get drunk. Those -who do not wish to drink at so dear a price retire with their chil- dren into the woods. and do not return until all the drunken orgy 1:. passed: this will last sometimes two or three days without cessa- tion. After that it is found that heads, arms. and 1983 Rife badly bruised. and much hair is pulled out. 'I'l1us there is no ap010BY 10 be made; each one is scored and cares only to think of himself.

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Their greatest remedy is the gum of the Fir. which is sovereign as balsam for wounds, in case there is no broken bone. If there are any of the latter, they know how to mend them and restore them to their proper condition.

All this being finished. it .1: necessary to return to where the fishermen are. There they com- mence again the same life so far as they have anything to drink. and they strip themselves totally naked. That is to say. they sell everything and drink everything. saving only the biscuit for the winter. Thus they pass all the summer and part of the autumn. so long as there are ships on the coast; and never does a year pass that there are not some six. seven. or eight Indians killed along this gout by drunkenness.

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The women and the older girls also drink much but bystealth. and they go to hide themselves in the woods for this purpose. Th- sail- ors know well the rendezvous. It is those who furnish the brandy.

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Modern Eiiquefle By loberfa L00

Q. What rule should be follow- ed in the setting oi a dinner table?

A. The one unbreakable rule is that everything on the table must be geometrically spaced - the centerpiece in the actual center, the "places" at equal distances. and all utensils balanced. Beyond this rule, you may set your table as you Wish.

Q. How doesone word a note of regret in reply to a formal, en- graved wedding invitation?

A. In the third person. the same as the invitation has been

worded. "Mr. and Mrs. John J. Smith regret, etc." Q. If one is walking with a

friend who stops to speak with another friend, what should one do?

A. Walk on slowly, and do not stand awkwardly and wait for an introduction. If your friend wish- es to make an introduction, he can bring his friend to you.

Cook's Corner -.7. xuwsamvrmwaxi

CHICKEN CRQQUETTES

4 tablespoons butter or margar- ine. 5 tablespoons flour. 1 cup milk, '-'.- cup chicken stock. 3 cups cooked chicken cut in pieces, 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion. 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, salt. pepper. 1 egg. beaten, 1 tablespoon water. sifted bread crumbs, fat.

Melt butter or margarine in pan. blend in flour, add milk and stock. and cook until thickened. stirring constantly. Let cool. Add chicken. onion. parsley, salt and pepper to taste; blend. Mold into shape of croquettes (Cone-shapedl. and dip into egg beaten with water. then roll in bread crumbs. Let stand one hour. Heat fat in kettle to 350 degrees F. three inch- es deep. Fry croquettes, a few at a time. carefully in frying basket: remove and drain on brown paper Serve hot.

and they bring them into so fav- orable a condition that they can do with them everything they will All these freqiientations of the ships have entirely ruined them. and they care no longer for relig- ion. They blaspheme the name of God. are thieves and cheats and have no longer their former pur- ity, neither women nor girls, at least those who drink. It is no no longer a crime for a girl to bear children: indeed she is earlier married thereby. because there is auurance that she is not sterile. He who marries her takes the children. They do not divorce their wives now as they did for- merly. and they have not so many. not being good hunters. This is because oi their drunkenness. and because the animals are not so abundant. O 0 C

Such is the great difference be- tween their present customs and those of the past. I do not see any remedy except through peop- ling the country. and through its coming to pass that His Majesty will there maintain each one in that which belongs to him. wit".- cut its being given to another af- ter it will have been put into good condition. For this has been done almost up to the present. and has ruined those who had good inten- tion to people it; for these have been replaced by those who sought only the large returns oi trade This not having proven as abun- dant as they expected. they have

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ELi.Eli'S tmuiv

By an Island Farmers Wife

"Would you believe that a fairy could carry a purse? or per. haps" granddaughter consider. ed the matter a moment "she had the money in her pocket! she could. you know" she smiled cam- estly ”lI she had pockets!"

”That would depend" we observ. ed. sitting down to hear the tale . . . What times we should spend with these children were not the years not still so demanding of us! if we had lived as did some grandmothers of our memory, we would be left to sit comfortably in a rocking chair in an ingle nook - with dark dress. white ap. rim. 1306 Cap and mauve shawl. taken up with a piece of knitting or mending, which we might dis- patch leisurely. Or idly letting pearls of wisdom drop from our libs - or advice to younger gen- erations.

Or should we doze there to let dreams of young years return to mind to pass the time. Or weary. ing of this. let James. a wlzened, whiskered man help us bonnetted

and shawled into the wagon. and behind a trusted old mare we should 80 slowly as far as Rob's - or perhaps to see the new baby "lien on a recent eunday. 0 I 0

We confess we often sigh for

these days of yore when grand-

mothers were expected to be their age instead of being invited as now to seasonal work in the field orpkcpt alerted by a pleading voice in the yard to "Head that cow, Ellen - just jump the fence, quick now!" or "Come and stand in the gateway. Ellen, and what-

ever you do, dont let one of those sheep by! We're iurnlnz them to another field - and if one gets away, well, you know what happens then! They're all gone in a flash."

Given less active participation

in the farming, what exceedingly pleasant hours we could spend catering to the fancies of our small onesl ”Weading" for a lad of two. who loves to listen, or complying with better grace to some endeavour of granddaugh- terls when she comes to us from the house across the lane. . . .

'iWeil, it's this way" she said smiling in a way that revealed a noticzibie gap in her lower row of teeth, ”Tha.t tooth that was hang- in; by a corner yesterday came out when I bit into an apple that makes two gone now. I put it under my pillow when I went to bed last night - children are sup- posed to do that when they lose first teeth . . . so the fairies will get them there.

"I looked for it first thing this morning and ihere was nothing there but a nickel! But I guess" she nodded with a knowing grin which spread along the neat freckles of nose and cheek "mother was the fairyl"

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A gap in a line of white teeth. but gold in her hair and in this day, which brought our harvest- ing of the year to its close - last turnips saved to a barn-cellar, cabbages and parsnips to a bin we joined the workers to hasten its completion, leaving them at odd times to replenish the fire or

put our dinner to cook - "blur! potatoes. to make James "wish he had herring instead of this

roast!"

other fish o' winter we added to our food-store however, in a parting which brought the genial fish-man's final trip of the year. "It's 'Good Bye' this time - until spring" he said. and watching the truck ease down the lane we felt that it. carried with it a pnrt of

the summer in its outgoing. We smlled then remembering his words: "We never know what

good or ill may be in the months ahead, for us, but we can he cer- tain of winter!" But James in- doors now from late charms: and a moon lighting the night as it climbs above the mill,

abandoned everything and lost 1 to or W g ,g ma, .g their time with all their inve.st- G,I,Jo',1,',:,,gh','f . Y merits. And it has even ruined

the country which should be at

present in condition to be self- rs

supporting.

Above all. I hope that God may inspire in those who have part in the government of the State. all the discretion which can lead them to the consummation of an enter- prise as glorious for the Kllig as it can be useful and advantageous to those who will take interest therein. This I hope they may do.

chiefly for the glory of God.

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LADIES! Did You Hear?

arrived. We are telling you now how you can save s4.00 on the big Special Purchase of wool and Corduroy

SKIRTS 'n plain and plaids-sizes 12 to 18-at

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These Skirts would ordinarily sell for i37.98- Now-while they last-and it wont be long-we have

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.- 3 How Can I ! ! l 6 By Anne Ashley

Q. How can I prevent an alum- inum pan from warping?

A. Always allow the aluminum pan to cool before pouring cold water into it to soak. The practice of pouring cold water into the hol- mctnl will in time cause the pan to warp.

Q. How can I make a 800d substitute for whipped cream?

A. Grate one apple. add two or three tablespoons of sugar, and one egg white. Beat until light. and you will have an excellent sub- stitute for whipped cream.

. How can I remove automo- bile grease from fabrics?

A. Cover the stains well with powdered magnesia and rub thor- oughly into the fabric. allowing it to remain for two or three days. Then brush out. Any clinging pow- der may be removed with a soft cloth.

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Calling for her car at the gar- axr a woman paid the repair bill and drove off. she could have done no more than turned the corner before she was back again, demanding to see the manager.

"What can I do for you madam?" he asked.

The customer held up her hands for his inspection, revealing what had been. a few minutes before. spotless white gloves. but now cov- ered with black grease.

"Do tell me." she said. with cloy- ing sweetness, "what do your mechanics use for tovvo-is vriion

they run out of steering-wheels?”

THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN

In Halifax. Mounties had a tough task holding back enthusiastic crowds which gathered outside Dalhousie University which Elizabeth is seen leaving. acompanied by Dr. A.E. Kerr, university president. in an address to guests at Lt-gislature Building, scene of provincial reception. Elizabeth recalled I-Ialifax's naval importance, saying, "As the daughter of n sailor and the wife of a sailor. it gives me particular pleasure to come to this province which has played so notable a part in the naval history, not only of Canada but of the whole British Commonwealth."

gnototuv iiix SAYS-,

Unappreciafive Wife

Complains Thai: Devoied Meio Is Not Demonsiraiive Enough

DEAR DOROTHY DIX: Thirteen years. ago. at Ilie age of I16. I married to get away from intolerable conditions at home caused i my stepfather. Now I have a nice home, four lovely children nnd a husband who is a good provider and a wonderful father. There is I-we . just one thing lacking-I've never had the love.

J . affection, and romance that 3095 Wm! marriage i (before rind after). I try to drown this sorrow in taking more interest in the children. getting out with people and golng,places. but my heart loses out. My husband never tells me the little

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things a woman longs to hear nor ever shows me affection: he just takes me for granted. I go out of my way to do nice. special things for him

hoping for a word of appreciation. but.it's no use.

I dont want to give up what I have but its hard to reulize that life

is passing on and lI'm still young. Im fond of my husband but I 't sider this ove.

cu" m” CAMILLE D.

ANSWER: What is your husband's side of the story. Camille? When you wanted escape from intolerable home conditions, as you call them. he was ready to marry you. He has given you thirteen years of devotion and fidelity, providing a good home, being a good father. In return he has never had your love. Don't you think he has cause for complaint? You want from him what you have never been willing to give. Is that fair?

DON'T BLAME HI)!

I should say you have got for more from your marriage than you have put into it. You can't blame your husband bccause you missed the romance which rightly belonged to your teen-age years. That is one of the penalties being married at 16 entails-and one of the rea- sons I discouraged such marriages.

You have the most precious gifts n woman can get from wedlock. The protection rind security of if good husband and home for out- weighs the advantages of demonstrative affection. Willi four young- sters in the house you certainly do not want for love, and I'm sure your husband loves you dearly, even though he makes no outward show of his feelings.

Learn to accept your blessings and be truly thankful for them: yours are many! Perhaps a glance at the other side of life may con- vince you. Why not fry in little welfare work among neglected chil- dren in your town? A glimpse into the lives of women much less fortunate than you will send you scurrying hnck to your own pleasant home. secure in the knowledge that your life has been cast in sunny places.

DEAR MISS DIX: I am 16 years old and go with a boy 22. He is vclry nice but he always wants to tell me what to do and I don't like it. He wants to marry me when I rim 17. Should I agree? S. F.

ANSW'I1R: If you and your friend have difficulty getting along now. imagine what murringe will do to the situation. Of course you're too young to be going stcnriy ni. till, nnd in view of your boy friend's odd disposition you shouldnlt. be going steady with him. Whv not scout around and find some more congenial boys who wnnil. be so DOSSY7 The Order-'3 N011 not now. remember. are just A drop in the bucket compared to what you'll have to take after the wedding.

DEAR DOROTI-IY, DIX: I'm a widow in the late sixties and have a son 35. He is a fine boy. We lived in a cottage for fifteen years It wns sold. so we were obliged to move to an apartment with three other families Two of them keep us awake nights, sometimes as late as three in the moi-nln;r. My son says if I complain they will only be worse. I dont mind noise if they would only stop at twelve,

MRS. M.

ANSWER: Most people are reall hall ll kl d ' you tell these folks how much they glsturbcayoyur i?el'tntrlideyhi1v'lllu:iege;I-f clse more consideration. If not. complain to your landlord Many l . ' srzclaiiltilj: I:a::eO(f,'i;llftl::rf.::l against excessive noise at night. perhaps

TRANS-OCEANIC ADOPTION-Film star Jane Russell anti her mother. Mrs. Geraldine Russell (left). arrive from London at New York's Idlewild Airport with curly-haired Thomas Kavanagh, 15 months old. The child was given to Miss Russell at the London Airport by his pov- erty-stricken mother. Tommy will be a "guest" with the star and her

H A country Garden

By Mrs. Gordon Macmillan

TIII Strength of the Land Call! 0 O O

In the stillness of dusk

The strength of the land calls; when the last splendor of sun Chisels cloud mesas against the

sky,

I have heard the clear. silent call-

The ancient voice of earth-

More stirring than the mad clang- mg of a bell.

The ageless voices speak

Where man has toiled, leaving his strength in the furrows-,

The deep sweetness of small .hings grieving.

The vibrant hush of small things resting;

Life and its substance stir on air- still wings;

The strong silent call of earth is man's for the seeking,

The voices of life.

Joyous. restive, and bereaved are speaking:

Wisdom and strength and peace.

F. 0. Adams.

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Planting in the good earth these days, we are conscious of the roots and bulbs we use, perhaps more than at any other season of the year. As Mary Webb writes: "Now is the time when gardeners begin to delve and dig, toil and sweat. turn the earth upside down and seek the dcepncss.. Now they be- gin to know their plants, not as summer acquaintances. but as friends. For the root is the plant. Into it is gathered the whole per- sonality of the creature that slips up into the illuminated air every spring, and withdraws at the fall of the leaf, folding her beauty once more into that humble shel- ter where she subtly contrives her own creation. There lie, in tiniest miniature. in vaguest embryo. in secret . of nerve and fibre, the brittle or sappy stalks; the eager tendrils; the leaves of velvet or silk, like lane of swords. heart- ed. pennoned. tented; petals ethe- real or empurpled; nectary and filament and anther; golden bees meat; mysterious ripening calyx and painted fruit.

Peonies have been removed from one part of the garden to another and such roots' clay was allowed to cling to the cltimps and from experience they will bloom as well as if they had not been moved Well rotted manure was added to the deep rich border as they are hungry perennials.