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Annual DiocesanTRepo-rt Catholic Wornenls League

Madam Chairman, lit. Rev. Mon- signor, Reverend Clergy. Honored Guests, officers and members of the cathollc'Women's Leazue as- sembled in convention: .

In presenting the 38th Annual Report of the Catholic Women's League in the Diocese of Char- lottetown, I extend. onvbehalf of the Provincial council, greetings to 9.11. May success attend the dc- liberations of this convention.

The following is a. summary of the League endeavours I910-1950:

Organization

In this Province there are 30 sub- divisions with a membership of 1716. an increase of 241 over last year. Three new sub-divisions were organized during the term viz: the parishes of Stella Maris. North Rustico. St. Mary's of the People. south Rustico Mission, and St. Lawrence. Moreu Rear. In addition to our League membership. our Honorary Membership consists of 103 sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame, and 106 sisters of St. Martha.

Finance

The torai amount raised by the Sub division during the year is 318,725.99. The Provincial Council sponsors an annual Art Drawing :o supplement its funds, which are ahtaincd from the per capita fee at 15 cents. Sub-divisions raised money. through various parochial activities, Apart from National and Diocesan obligations all monies raised are expended for parish and community needs

Education

The Provincial Council presents annual prizes to St. Dunstsn's Un- iicrsity. Prince of walesycoilcgc and the five Convent schools teaching Grade XI. Sub-divisions encourage education by giving prizes annually for Christian Doc- trine and various subjects. Approx- imately 31,010.00 .has' been contrib- uted for this purposerduring the year. The catholic Girls' scholar- ship for our girls attending .69. Du.nstan's University is - receiving the usual financial support of the League. and is an outstanding ed-I ucationa.l endeavour. Three young ladies received their degrees dur- lhg the Convocation Exercises in may 1050, Miss Evelyn Hessian, B. A. (Summa cum laudc) who graduated with' much distinction last year. applied for and received the C.W.L. National Scholarship Award. She is pursuing her course ll! social service at the University of Montreal. v

Girl Guidu

Progress is being made in me Guide mcvement. terr Companies

Magsaine was given by our pm. vincial Director, Rev. rather Me. Quaid at the 1049 Convention held 1191!. Bub-divisions are becoming more awake to the value of pub- licity as shown by more reports of meetinss. while unlimited space and unfailing courtesy isugiven by the press. ' '

Soclnl Welfare. Health and Nutrition

.The material aid of approxim- EWY 8150.00 has been an annual Provincial contribution to the Building Fund of the sisters of St. Martha. Charlottetown sub-div1s- Wl 119-3 liven 3500.00 to furnish a room in the new pavilion of Oily i-Icspital. 3250.00 has been contrib- uted toward the furnishing of a room in the sanatorium. Through our annual sanatorlum Day, pat- ients -are remembered and made happy with gifts of flowers, candy and reading matter. 3200.00 to so. cial service work annually. sewing and supplying clothes for the needy at the Catholic Welfare centre is part of the charitable activities of Charlottetown Sub-divisions. All sub-divisions contribute according to the needs of the different com- munities. Charlottetown Sub-divis- ion has a Blue Cross Hospitalization Committee. with a group member- ship. Resolutions sent during the past few years to the Provincial Government-. ire-pasteurization of milk and establishment of outdoor playgrounds, have been put into effect, bringing health and happy hours to many children.

Immigration and Missionary Endeavour

Statistics show twelve families of displaced persons. eighty men and twenty women in this Province. Our Provincial President. Mrs, Mc- Millan. and our Convenor of im- migration. Mrs. McMahon, repre- sent the League on organized groups in the Province. which care for placement of our new Canad- ians in employment, etc. As 80 per cent of these people are Catholics. special care is taken by our repre- sentative to see that they are placed in situations where they may have the opportunity of pract- ising their faith. and also in be- coming familiar with our language. Our Provincial contribution of ap- prcximalely 5170.00 to our Mission- ary endeavour, the sisters of ser- vice and Missionaries of Mary has been of great assistance to further the spiritual work carried on by these sisters at the ports of entry into Canada and in the far-flux? reaches of the West. .

Spiritual The annual Diocesan Retreat was

held -in July of this year in Notre Dame Academy with an attend-

and five Brownies Packs active. with a total enrollment of 250. The. League assists (financially) in fin-j ancing campine. and is well repre- sented on the Provincial Girl Guide Executive and Local Association.

Legislation and Cltiaenahip

Note is made of legislation dealt with during sessions of Parliarnentu Members are alive to their respon- sibilities as Christian citizens, and as such exercise their rights, in the use of the franchise. The League has representation on all civic and provincial boards. and contribu- tions. as well as active assistance are given to all deserving. causes. Members attend patriotic functions and on Remembrance Day a wrelh is placed on the Cenotaph,-and I Mass is offered for those who have made the supreme sacrifice.

'Publicity and Magaalne

Our official organ "The Canad- ian League" has 120 subscribers in the Province. A splendid talk on the value of this Catholic Women's

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ance of 32 women. Rev. David Ed- ward, C.ss.R..- saint John, con- ducted the retreat. The League is deeply grateful to Rev. Mother Superior for her co-operation. Masses -araoffered for deceased mombc s and for living members on the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel. A spiritual bouquet of 29 Masses was sent to the Holy Pa- ther on his Golden Jubilee. Refer- red to by our Provincial Director "as the most important work of the League in the Province" is the work accomplished by the "Crusade for Good Reading". in eradicating r J magazines. since the forma- tion of this committee by His Ex- cellency. Bishop 0'Sullivan. 39 3! these undesirable publications have been removed from sale here. To offset the reading of such. a list of as: of the best books from o Oath- olic view point. has been selected and posted in the vestibule of the Basilica. Here a choice may easily be made. and the book supplied by the Provincial Library. We have the best in literature for the ask- ing, and it rests with our people

SCHOOL

to encourage by word and example thereadingofs'uch.andsoeu1n counter ting the jungle on-nu found in immoral and Godless lit- erature. I The League was honored last year by having the National President. Mrs. Durochor Convention held in Charlottetown. H7! presence added greatly to its success. Resolutions passed at that meeting dult 'with the appoint. ment of an ambassador to the Vatican by the Canadian cover..- rn.snt:- a lower rental Provincial Building program: increased Gov- ernment aid to our vs b nuges; the replacing of Latin on the cur- riculum of our one-room schools, and the campaign against sailaclous literature. in concluding this resume of the work of the Catholic Women-s League in this Province. I wish to state that reports received, from Sub-divisions show the spirit of sincere and loyal co-operation in furthering the objectives of our organization. The, encouragement and direction of our revered Blah- op, our Provincial Director. and all sub-division directors. has been the incentive which has made the work accomplish 1 the success that it has been. For this we tare duly grateful. and look forward with confidence, to greater accomplishments "For God and Canada". ' Respectfully submitted. . Regina Murray Executive secretary.

Resolutions passed included the following:

Resolutions

"Whereas. we recognize and record our appreciation of the gen- erous spirit of co-operation receiv- ed from managers of bookstores in endeavouring to-give to the public a higher class of reading matter;

"And whereas, there is still on sale in some grocery. drug. and other stores. many objectionable magazines and pocket size editions with lurid and immoral titles and covers: ,

"Be it resolved. that we con- tinue to do all in our power to discourage the sale and distribut- ion of such salacious literature."

immoral Reading Matter "Whereas it is conceded by all Canadians interested in raising the standard of good literature, that

the passing of the Fiulton Bill. curbing the sale of Crime Comics. and obnoxious reading matter has been a) noteworthy accomplish- ment. i

this brand of so-called literature.

hole in the aforesaid Bill. by in- troduclrig a new and equally ob- jeclionable type of reading mat- fer. which might be termed 'Sex or Love Com-ics': .

"Be it resolved that this conv - tion strongly recommends the in- clusion of sex or love comic books

by the Fulton Bill:

of this resolution be forwarded 10 Justice Minister Garsori. and to Prime Minister 'St. Laurent"

Resolution Be Prayer

"Whereas, the outbreak of war in Korea has brought home to us the gravity of that international situation:

"And whereas. we have been frequently exhorted by our Holy Father that we must un-ite in prayer as the only means to (com- bat the evils of our times:

"Be it reoolvedithot we. the Catholic Women's League. assemb- led in convention. Voice gul'l5l0'd' fast determination to Ind increase our devotion to family prayer." ' '

Social Servide Work

"Whereas we know the IPPOIII to the Catholic Social Welfare Bureau are many and vutied: "Be it resolved that the Catholic Women's League in lconvention agsembled. pledge our interat and support in Catholic Social Wel- fare and our desire lb encmirage the Sisters of St. Martha in their good work."

Provincial Health Services "Whereas there are many health services available through our Provincial Department of Health

and Welfare such as Dental Clin-

i :1 case it resolved. -that we make

. attend the Annual.

"And whereas the publishers of

have taken advantage of a loop-

ln the elimination process covered

"Further resolved that a copy

Newest Blouses. Sweaters and Skirts de- signed in eye-catching colors and styles.

attractively priced for Tiny Tor and Jun-

You'il wont see our Full range of Mlssos' .' Dresses; "consisting of Corduroyp

Wools. Qabcrdlnos. Aipirm. etc.

Ulsaaotsv is ...y..... when the whenever it comes to buying the 0.... in Clrildreifs claim.

no muss .Ii(iiiiiss an astute!"

inquiries about these services and take advantage of them as much as possible.and that our Convener of Social Services and Child Wel- fare bring detailed information to our next convention! of I11 I69- vices available." '

Resolution Of lrlnpllllv "Be it resolved that the Clth-. olic Women's League assembled in convention express to members who have been bereaved durinl the year. and to the families of our deceased members. our sin- cere sympeiahsh" .

in The World of Books. '

WlthWlllB,Bird

U'!.8!lllR. by Hugh Bhearman: Rlfsrson Press; 33.50.

This is another in the series of county books that are being writ- ten at present and it is fully up to the itsndurd of the others. Ulster- has. as everyone knows, played an importent part in the history of the British Isles. The geographic-1'. factor has helped make it the home of a number of distinct communit- ies during past centuries. Now its historic role is that of home of a separate Government of Northern Ireland.

Mr. shearmsn has been thorough in his work. He has described Ulster from the stone Ages to the present. In those ancient days the stone Age man was drawn to Ulster by the presence there of much. accessible flint. with which he made implements-and weapon.-.

A chapter deals with the. mesalithic people in Ulster. The author states. "Few monuments of the past have excited so much curiosity. superstitious awe and cupldity as have the great stone calms and dolmens to which the nsmeimegalithic has been given These attitudes of mind which they have aroused in successive gener- ations have caused the monument:-. to be interfered with in various ways before they could be scienti- fically examined and recorded The hope of loot caused many of them to be rifled at different periods For example. a calm was open:-d on scrabo Hill and found to cor.- tain a quantity of early Scandin- avian coins and a small clay pipe Evidently it had been broken into at two different apart." y

Ireland. of course, is the home of fairy tales and legends. and Ulster has its fair share. Mr. Bhearmar. has unearthed far more than he can record. He says: "Craft, skill, elegance. capacity in music and the arts and. above all, physical beauty. are peculiar attributes of the great figures of the Irish myths. If we follow the old principle of the cynical saying that an honest god is the noblest work of man. or. in other words. that human beings displdy theirown character in their conception of deity, then the myths of ancient Ireland tell us the character of her people" The book is well illustrstqi, and highly informative, a prize for any library.

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The monthly meeting of the Ind- ian River sub division of the 0. W L.. was held in the vestry at Kons- lngton on Sunday. Aug. 2'? with on attendance of sixteen members. The chaplain opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes read by the secretary were adopted. Roll call noted an increased member- ship. Treasurer's report including proceeds of entertainments was given. Many items of correspond- ence and acknowledgements were read. .

on- approved motion. a contrib- ution to perish funds and some small bills were ordered paid. Discussion on further means of raising funds was heard and it was considered suitable ”to hold bingo in Kansington instead of Indian River on the incoming week. Meet- ing closed with P11???-

The first mectinz of the new president. Miss Ellie ciiliis was held on June 25 with an attend- ance of 21 ember... Plans for rnany social functions during the summer were agreed upon. The July meetirg was held in Indian River on the 23rd of the month when many business items were attended,-go and. deiesltg folthe ,..

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Ct)VHIIAI) Y. P. U.

Covshead Y. P. U. held a business meeting in West Covehead United Church. July 10th. The vicc-presi- dent, Erma Hughes, called the meet- ing to order, and opened by sins- lng "What a Friend We have in Jesus.”. Verna Macllauchlan was appointad secretary for the balance of the year. Plans for a Sons 50" vice in the Church were discussed. The treasurer reported 01-1930 (311 hand and it was r and

ad to pay 3100.00 towards in- stalling lights in the church. also moved and seconded to let I 17019"! lamp Ind organ ' lump 301' '3" church.

the secretory write a letter of IP- precistion to Mr. and Mrs. 090110 MacMillsn for the use of their building. for selling. lunches at their sale. A motion was made that all bills be paid. It was decided to hold a wcinie fry It Stanhope Picnic Grounds August ilth. Ind '70 charge 10 cents for each hot. dog to cover cost. Nellie Willis offered to look amr ordering the weiners. rolls and drinks. A suggestion was made to have lantern slides at I later. date. D-ma Hughes and Verna Machauchlan were appointed to look after this and to arm!!! '11! date for same.

- - The meeting closed by repeltlni

the ltizpah benediction.

It was moved and seconded” that '

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Continued

Shirley laid her hand over his as he got out of the car. There were a thousand things hammer- ing to be said. "I do want to help. both 101' Ellen and you." She won. tiered slain why she and Ellen. had been friends. She had never been able to tell. The friendship had sprung in school from loneli has. and Ellen had never let it lapse.

"Somehow I hate your driving off- alone like this," said Mark, her hand still in his. -

"Loneliness is my trade," she told him laughing. "I get all my best plots rambling around by myelf. It's about the only time I have to think."

He laid her hand against his lips. He could feel' her fingers tighten for a second over his. Then she loosened them gently and drove away.

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Valerie was filled with alternate shi-vers of delight and dread at the thought of Shirley's party. She loved to dance, and the prospect of going off along just to be amused was stupendous. She relayed Shirley's invitation to -Lucy, who wisely declined it. Lucy telephoned Shirley when Valerie was out of hearing. "You're sweet to ask me," she said. "but I think I shan't come. You'll understand how it is. I've been longing for' her to know children her own-age. But i didn't know just how to go about it."

"I wish you'd told me." Shirley's voice came back warmly. "l'd'love to he1p,whenever I can. Maybe you'll have lunch with me some day soon. There are some things I might be able to on you."

Something in her toneg made Lucy agree eagerly. "Pd love it."

Modern Etiquette

By Boborla Leo . wv-.s-zevaxxra-3

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Q. In what order do the par- ents of the bride and bridegroom enter the church? . .

A. The head usher seats the brideg.room's mother in they first pew on the right, the gridegrooms father following alone. The bride's mother is then escorted o her place in the first pew on the left since the bride's mother enters just before the procession begins. no one should be seated after her entrance.

Q. when a woman is attending a dinner dance at a hotel, should she check her wrap outside?

A. she may either check it. or take it into the dining room with her and fold it over the back or her chair.

Q. is it proper to issue dinner invitations in the name of this

h ste l 7 " GA. 5:100? this invitation should

always be issued in the name of the both the host and hostess. ” ; Better English By I. 0. William z

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1. What is wrong with this sen- tence? "We've got to get along with what we've got." -

What is the correct pronunc- iation of "nrnbuscade"?

3. Which one of these words is misspelled? Acge-lerater. so-:esso r.

4. What does the word "discern- inato" mean?

6. What is" s wordbeginninz” with me that means "to enroll"?

ANSWERS

1. say, "We must do with what we have." 2. Pronounce a.m-lbus- kad. first a as in am. u as in us un- stressed. second a as in aid. accent last syllable. 3. Accelerator. 4 To spread abroad. "The water dissem- inated throughout the earth." 5 Matriculete. ”

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when Vrenlling I feather llaw. try crushing aysmall block o oom- phor and mixirg it withthe feath- ers. This will help preserve the feathers. and keep the pillow fmn acquiring any musty odor

Packing (lethal

when packing clothes prepara- tory to a trip. place tissue paper in the folk and in the sleevn This will prevent their creasing. end you will be su ised at the fresh Ip- pearance o the (Armenia when they are unpacked and placed on

hangers.

The Press I "who , the us , , 0 Pfinoe rf;l.ward Island have'been

lowing us space in their columns for reportl of meetings and con- ventioru:

"Be it resolved thnt the Cath- olic Women'a Leuue assembled in convention express our heerty thanks."

In additron to the above. court- esy resolutions were presented to the Rt Rev. R. V. Mcxenaio. the Provincial Director. Rev. l'rancia Mcauaid. Rev. J. W. llecardie. Rev. Eugene L Murray. .l-lis lion. IA. Governor Bernard "and Mrs. Bernard. Sir William McMillan. sister John of the-Crou. C.8.M.. lira. L. L Noonan. hostess presid- ent, and all who contributed in mR . - lwodun (or).-rho . rota century lion ' Theatre g

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at all times most oblising in a1- .

the musical progranana, . -

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Ring up another for MAGIC!

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she said. 'fCal1 me when, you want me. And do make it soon."

Valerie went off in state. driven by Catlet. She looked rather like a pale pink cloud in her-'fieeir- colored dancing frock, with a tiny Elfin: of pearls about her throat.

It wasn't until Chiltern announc- ed dinner that Lucy realized she WI! sitting down to her first meal alone with Mark. It was early Sep- tember and summer was still in the air. Lucy were white. and her eyes were dark under the gold of her hair.

It was the purest gold Mark had ever seen. Net platinum nor honey. but the color of an old bumiahed coin. It lay in smooth waves against her little head, and Mark found himself suddenly long- inl to touch it.