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Approximately 100 relatives and friends gathered on Nov. 16 at the home of Sheriff a ii d Mrs. Milton Rodgerson, (the former Alice Douglas of Head of Hiiisboro), on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniver-

-sary. They were married at Zion Presbyterian Manse e Rev. G. Carlyle

‘attendants were Mrs. Rodger- "son’s sister, Lola (Mrs. Horace MacEwen, Park d ale) a n d ' Mearl Rodgerson. Fanning Brook, brother of Mr. Rodger- son. .. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgerson re- ceived the guests, Mrs. Rodger- Vson wearing a brown printed ..airnel dress and a oorsage of ~white oarnations. ' - The tea table was centred ~ with a three-tier anniversary "cake flanked with white cand- -les in silver holders the 'gift of their daughter, Mildred. “The cake was made by two of the bride's sisters, Mrs. Doro- ’ thy Doyle and Mrs. Mary Jar- "dine both of Charlottetown. The room was decorated with vases of white mums. After

nal manner, refreshments ..were served after which Mr.

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We saw a little lad touch one after another this morning's . pieces of wash on the line stif- -~ fened by a frosty wind of Nov- amber, and then look up inquir- , ingly to the sky, and out to the

~ fields round about. And present- ~ly the shortish overalled fellow

learn the reason for this strange condition.

7 “Why are the pieces like that?" he would question. Why

_' did they not wave, catching the

.. beat of the wind as they did on summary washdays?

. as the plow caught fast its furrows? The fieldwork def- initely e n d o d? These w a re

f among the thoughts the farmers

. weighed as an edged wind, and at times cold snowflurrias blew

' along the valley.

And now the cattle - kind must be rounded up and ‘brought in to stables. What an — exciting time that was to got em in from near and farther pastures: the calves. the year- lings and those older, and direct each to this and th shelter. in over - anxious Scampia must watch the proceedings

tifi .. ' ME. AND MRS. MILTON RODGERSON

'25th. Anniversary Marked By Fanning Brook Couple

by ‘- Webster Nov. 17th. 1938. Their St

and Mrs. Rodgerson together served the bridal cakes. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgerson have

fi v e children—Elsie r 3 Arthur Cameron, R.N.. of P n- Alberta); Mil-

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and Marjorie who are b oth at- tending PWC and Suzanne, a

udent at the Charlottetown Rural Regional High School. One daughter, Ruth Adeline, died in infancy in 1944. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgerson also have two grandchildren Brent and Gena Cameron of Alberton.

Highlights of the evening in- cluded a presentation of two silver trays to the Rodgersons, on behalf of the Douglas fam- ily, by Mrs. Rodgerson's eldest’ brother. Howard. of Charlotte- town. Telephone calls were received from daughter Elsie of Alberta and also from Mrs. Rogerson‘s sister Catherine (Mrs. Cecil Jay of St. Peters- burg. Florida). Other indivi- dual gifts were also received.

Entertainment for the‘ even- ing included dancing - to music provided by Joseph Mac- Donald. Saint Andrew's. Alton Jay, Pisquld: and accordian selections by Mrs. Joyce Coffin. Mr. Stewart.

Frosty Winds Stiffen Monday Morning Wash

night. Rooves are patched with snow. Yard-paths are w to Indoors, the fragrance of the burning maple sticks on the hearth, perfumes the rooms. How cozy is the shelter of a loved roof, no matter how hum- ble of imposing the dwelling e

ay . Papa starling's messages — he it is who manages the pen- so far have been brief: on the wing so to speak.

"Our trip is taking us by easy stages" the recent com- munication said. "We passed over blue grass country today: horses on posture. in a number, cattle too, you would think ‘Knee-deep in June!‘ Fine old homes — white of their col- umns. We meet nice feliow-trs- vellers. Mama is in excellent health. and spirits, and is en- joying every day. She joins with me in sending our warm- est regards to the family

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The Guardian, Charlottetown, Mon. Dec. 2, 1963. 9

HAPPENINGS

Audrey Jenkins. Women's Editor; Phone 4-8500

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‘I UCW Cavendish

En route to Fort Lauderdale; Florida, where they have taken up residence, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fraser and sons

Boston with Mrs. MscLure' of Montague. Among other places visited were Baiti- more. New York and Washing- ton, D.C. '

The November meeting of the

p a s t o r al charge. was held Novemger 26th in New Glas ow Church. Th

president, Mrs. Blair Andrew, was in the chair and worship

. service was conducted by Mrs.

W. Orr, Mrs. H. Huston an

Mrs. D. Moffatt. The g u e s t speaker was the minister, Rev. Morley Bentley, who chose as his subject ‘Group Life in the Church‘. This was followed by a

discussion period, after which Mrs. Kenneth white exhibited a num

ber of Christmas and party decorations made of plastic

The monthly meeting of the Kinkora Council of the CWL was

‘ held recently. The president,

Mrs. Austin Roberts, opened the meeting with prayer. The minut- es of the previous meeting were read by the acting secretary, Mrs. Lorne Mccarville. Corres-

tetown. who was the recipient of a Flo re n ce Nightingale Medal given by the lnterna-tional Red iro as Committee last Monday at the semi - annual meeting of the Canadian Red Cross society. is spending some 1

Last Sunday evening her bro- that John A. Wilson and M r s . Wilson entertained at th eir -home at a buffet supper in has- honor. and on Monday evening her sister, Mrs. E. A. Keeniy- side held a dinner in her honor Thursday morning her sister, Mrs. Grey Hamilton held a cof- tea party for Miss Wilson.

Miss Eleanor Cummings of Quincy is the guest this week of Mrs. Kenneth Macxenzie, Montague. Accompanying Miss Cummings to P.E.I. were Mrs., Edward Pratt of Braintree. Mass. and her son William Stewart of California; they are guests of Mrs. Pratt's father, Roderick MacPt1erson of New- town.

Miss Janet Gauthier, whose marriage to Lewis Collier takes place today was honored recent- ly at miscellaneous showers held by Mrs. Lewis Ward, Fitzroy St.. and Miss Marjorie Atkins, King Street.

pondence included a letter from

the magazine convener urging more members to subscribe for the league magazine. A letter

was read from the Music Festi- val Association.

Mrs. Edward Mccardia gave an interesting report from c regional conference held in

Charlottetown. . _ J. Alfred Hennessey, archi- tect, was guest speaker at th e regular meeting of Xi Beta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Soro- rity on Wednesday. Nov. 17th. The topic of Mr. Hennessey's interesting talk was “Planning the Home", following which he answered many questions from the members on the subject. Miss Helen Cox was hostess to the meeting at her home on Green Street and the presi- dent. Mrs. Lloyd MacLeod was in the chair. Various projects were discussed by the mem bers. including the Yellow Rose Ball, sponsored annually by the three local chapters Beta Sigma Phi. to be held next

Money Donated For Boy In India

The November meeting ‘of the Bay Fortune UCW was held at the home of Mrs. Oharies Camp- bell who led the devotional per- iod which included a reading by Mrs. Charles Campbell an story by Mrs. Lloyd Townshend. Prayer was led by Mrs. Camp- bell and the hymn “Take Time To Be Holy" was sung.

The president, Mrs. Jocelyn Coffin took charge of the busi- ness part of the meeting. Th a collection was received by Mrs. James Bennett and dedicated by the president.

Roll call was answered by 21 members.

Treasurer reported the col- lection for the thank-offering service was $42.80.

Mrs. Howard Wood had charge of the study book.

Dear Mary Hawortb: Our eld- est son, John. 22, became enga- ged last summer to a fairly at- tractive girl, 21. who is ve r y determined, demanding and possessive in relation to him.

She has been pressuring him towards marriage from the time they met. First she w a s after him to “pln" her. Next she wanted his engage in e nt ring, which he gave her la st

une. Not in a happy mood of taking the initiative. but rather in response to her lead, in a

MARY HAWORTH

Engagements Are Never Final, Binding Contracts

lsomber preoccupied way. Having got the ring. she then ‘insisted that they select and '0 r d c r the wedding bands. ,w e e k later their engagement was announced in all the pa lers. although wedding plans were in abeyance for at least another year. ow she has chosen her silver -and china patterns and is ask- ing for our wedding guest list, with the wedding still at least .10 months away. It seems she ,is gradually closing eve ry

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Kelvin Grove WI

-Elects Officers

KENSINGTON -— The annual and regular monthly meeting of the Kelvin Grove Women's In- stitute was held Tuesday eve- ninlgdat the home of Mrs. Harold

The. president, Mrs. Douglas mbster presided, and opened

mee "Mother" and the singing “The Maple Deaf Forever". A total of 16 members answer- ed roll call by paying th e i r membership dues. and two vis- itors were welcomed. The min-

the re Robert Hogg. The treasurer, Mrs. Ve rnon Millar gave her report. The president gave an encouraging report of the year's activities. Mrs. Vernon Millar reported that the sum of 835.00 had been col- lected for the Senior Citizen's Home in Kensington.

Correspondence included sev- eral thank-you notes, a receipt from Dr. Lotta 1-litschmanova, and a letter from the little adopt- ed girl. A donation was received from Mrs. J.A. Stewart.

The nominating c o mmittee brought in the following slate of officers for 1963-64: president. Mrs. Douglas Webster (re-elect- ed); vice- president. Mrs. Mor- ris Smith (re-elected); secre- tary, Mrs. Don Reeves: treasur- er. Mrs. Vernon Millar fre-elect- ed); directors, Mrs. S a m u el Waugh. Mrs. Percy MacMurdo. Mrs. Morris Caselgy; auditor, Mrs. Erskine MacMurdo (re- elected): pianist. Mrs. Percy MacMurdo: conveners, health and welfare. Mrs. Rendal Case- ley: home economics, Mrs. Ger- ald Miliar: education. Miss G Reid: a -riculture, Mrs. J oh n Pic

Uni e Nations and letter friends, Mrs. Crawford Picketts.

The sum of $1.00 was voted for the leadership course to be held in Kensington in St. Mark's Hall on December 4th.

Mrs. Vernon Millar invited the

It was to send $5.00 to the lit- tle boy in South India who was seeking aid to further his edu-

February 7th. Following the business meet- ing and programme lunch was served by the hostess assisted. by Mrs. J. Molloy and Mrs. D. Gordon.

The Friday night bowling club, of which Mr. and Mrs . William J. Munroe are mem- bers. held a surprise house- warming for them Friday CV8- nlng at their new home on Small- wood Crescent. An address by Mrs. Sterling lnman read by George H. Lewis accompanied: the presentation of a set matching TV and knee style snack tables. Refreshment were served by members of the club

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Valerie Penny. the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ver- non Penny of 44 Walthen Drive, Charlottetown, flew to Halifax Thursday where she will per- form as a tap dancer on the

cation.

Mrs. George Campbell gave a splendid report of the Presby- teri Members k article for layette or a donation of not less than 50 cents to the Decem- ber meeting.

A cover, stool and a heat bulb are to be purchased for the or- n.

Mrs. Mildred Morrow invited‘ the members for the December ‘; meeting which will be held 0 n ‘ Wednesday the 11th at 8 p.m. J

Lunch was served by hostess E assisted by lunch committee and I a social hour spent.

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Don Messer Show. Valerie, who years is now eleven years old.

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all the friends ...- "There's to be south in the wind tomorrow" James in the old armchair says. He smiles. "We may get that remaining bit of plowing done yet!" Until tomorrow — iary Good

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from a station behind the pai- ings of the barnyard. Uneasy there, impatient. he whimperedi at times. in a cry which was da- cidedly wistful.

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“N e v e r mind, old a h a p" “Mack n o tin g this grinned --"It’s just that you would be too

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members to her home for th e December meeting.

Meeting closed with “The Queen" and lunch was served by Mrs. Laind, Mrs. Erskine Mac-

ley.

g with a quotation on Iimd he was 0 5 I pod g i Te

door. to make it more awkward forJohn to back out if he changes his mind.

V Meanwhile we've had misgiv- llngs but felt there was nothing ;we could do. if she was indeed ;his choice. However, the pic- it_ure has changed. After gradua- ltlon st summer he went to another city for special studies and there met a lovely gir

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;whom he dated consistently dur- 51'

‘ing his stay.

They were very congenial strongly attracted really enjoyed their cars- association, unburrdened

,by s e r i o u s considerations of

marriage. Since coming home he has confided to his brothers and me (his fa

_ doesn't have that get - married

feeling and believes shouldn't be engaged and wish- es he weren't.

But wh at to do? John is ex- ceptionaily kind - hearted and never wants to hurt anyone. At present he is trying to thin k things over carefully. So far all we have said is that if he has (1 o u b t s, he shouldn't go ahead. The judgment of an im- partial authority such as your- self would carry great weight with all of us. E.l(.

Dear E.K.: If John were strong character he won break off this engagement de- cisively. And I think that is pre- cisely what he should do He owes it to himself and to a H y girl he marries to make his own choice in taking a wife. He should not settle for the henpecked role of being corner- ed and driven into double harn- ess. If he mak der on his wedding day, he will have forfeited his psychological potential of being a manful

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demanding. as you've described will be rid- ing hard on him aggressi v e i y forever after. She will be owing him with proprietary seal in all their social activities as man and wife We've all known such couples or seen them around at p?rtIes: The more or less passive, more or less tolerant, more or less stymied male partner. A nd his alert, managerial, watchful, interfering. v s g u e l y jealou dissatisfied, unfulfilled wife. Her surface mind may n ot know what ails her. But at

min al fear that another even better versed than herself in the arts of piracy may hap-

n along to steal him away. It never occurs to her (why should it?) that he might have th e force or integrity to resist such ag ession.

The real really solid marriages are those girls who have a really womanly character to man freely decide for himself in such matters.

: Engagements aren't ctual instruments. T h ey

final commitments. best and most, they are a sort of option, to help the principals decide whether they feel eager and able to renounceall hers for the one compen

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Margate UCW Present Study Book Program

KENSINGTON — Mrs. Heath Mayhew presided at the regular meeting of Margate UCW, which was held in the church Vestry. , Opening with “The Church's I One Foundation". scripture wasi read, and followed prayerl led by Mrs. Wilfred Pickering. l The meditation entitled “Re member therefore how thou hast -I

Roll call was answered by 19 members with verses of scrip- ture containing ths word “King-

m".

The treasurer, Miss Vivian Woodside, reported $146.00 from the thank-olfering envelopes. Ex-

iover in their relationship. Morover, the girl who corrals, a spouse by such “determined.i

$125.36, balance on hand $48.63. Mrs. John Johnson, was ap-

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penditures for the month were‘

possessive” tactics pointed to send Ila church illortli

‘; notices to the press for tbs year to follow.

A letter asking for subscrip- ltions to the "United C'liurcliman' istated that the price this year 1 would be 81.50 per year on the every family plan.

I There was a discussion regard?

I ing a meeting to be fo r

, held lmothers and children to six- years old. It was decided to in-

vite them to a meeting to be held

er. The "messengers" were .vited to this meeting also. col- ,lection amounting to $17.00 was I received by Mrs. Philip Hender- I; son and dedicstod by the presi-

ent. I Mrs. Wilfred Pickering pre- ssented the program from chapt- ier 18, the Kingdom of God, from fthe study book. The next meet.- 3 ing which will have a Christmas lpi-ogram. will be in charge of ‘Mrs. lvan Pickering, roll call

ly happy wives in the »to be answered with a Christmas tin"

‘Bible verse. The following mem- bers volunteered as a lunch

lei theicommittee: Mrs. Roy 'l‘liomp- purpose and diction.

lson, Mrs. Ivan Pickering, Mrs. Robert Heaney, Mrs. A rthur IPofitt. Meeting closed with I the Lord's Prayer.