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WEDDING OF INTEREST
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Arthur Smith were married recently in the Hazelbrook Baptist Church. The bride, Effie Anne M-acPhail
is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. MacPhail, Mt. Albion. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold P. Smith,
Pownal. The Rev. Charles W. Passey performed the double ring service. ‘ .
M r 3. Nathaniel MacKinnon
played the wedding music. Mrs. John MacRae was t1: soloist. Miss Barbara MacP‘haiil was the maid of honor.
The groom was attended by
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his brother, Mr. Winston Smith. The ushers wire Messrs David Smith and Scott MacPhail.
The reception was held in the' Pownal Hall with the Hazelbrook Ladies Aid catering. Mir. Al- lison Gillis proposed the toast to the bride. Speeches wre made by Rev. C.W. Passey and the Rev. T.R. Goudge. Miss Nancy Duflfett was in charge oftlhe guest book.
After a honeymoon trip in the Maritimes Mr. and Mrs. Smith will take up residence in St. Anne de Bellevieu, Quebec, where the groom is a student at MacDon- ald College.
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Enioys Start 01‘ Winter
And in the wake of the recent 93in, tis afternoon first snow came to us at Alderlea. How
the children welcomed It! We saw Mack stand and turn his face sky—ward to feel the flakes cook and damp ‘on his cheeks. And then look to 'watch their ma- gic white on a sleeve of his jack-1 et before he turned away with a broad smile. Granddaughter too was pleased with this turn of the weather. And soon the two had the younger brother wrap- ped and happy, seated on a mall togogga-n, on a tour of the lawns and yards. content? So content. ‘ ' In the yard-lights now Mac-k labors rolling the rounds of snow which will go to fashion a snow- man. Neither was them much of a fall of it, nor we suspect any last to it, It the same time a first taste of winter we have had.
“We‘ll have Indian summer now” one of the farmers com- mented tonight recalling a win- trish spell such as this in a Nov~ ember of the past with beauti- ful days following, when as in summer, folks belated in gather- ing their crop, harvested their turnips in comfort.
“The Canada geese were on the wing early this autumn" a Visitor of the day offered watch- lng' first flakes fall. “I’ve al- ways heard that spoken of a sign of an early winter."
“The countryside lo.‘.s just like I pretty Christmas car " Grand- daughter said coming by in the twilight. “The fields covered with snow, the spruces down by the dam and along the river pow- dered with white. All it lacks to make it perfect" she smiled, "are the frosty stars. . .”
“And a full moon" .we sugges- ted, “to show just how pl‘etly it is."
There is a moon, a young one. somewhere above an horizon in
that which precedes the one which will brighten Christmas
“Chicken!” James exclaimed at dinner “who would ask for'chic- ken, Ellen, when he could have such tasteful fare as this!”
Herring we dined 0 today. And, as it hapoened, its perfect com- plement of blue potatoes to make preferred fare for James. “‘"po‘ you; the hall-7 barrels of herrings of the young falls, Ellen?” James queried sav- oring the sweet of them. We chuckled. We could ‘ee as clear-' 1y as though it were only yester- day, that which new-staved about this time of year or maybe a bit later, was brought from “the harbour" in farm-cart or wagon. to that home by the strait, the sight not heartily welcome to the children, no matter how vaunted the virtues of fish as a part of the menu! , So first snow we have had... and tonight in a seasonal sound, we hear in the silence, the wat- er which falls from the spillways in the dam.\N0t now in its gen- tle summer flow, but red, we know. and swdllen by the inflow- lng stremlevts of the recent show- ery days.
It will be our lullaby when pre- sently “Ole Pappy time" sets us
down to walk the Dreamland Lanes.
Until tomorrow - — — Diary, Good-night. \
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On Nov. 5, 1958 the members of Central Royalty W.I. held their annua‘ meeting in the Com- munity hall. The president, Blanche MacAleei presided and the meeting opened with the creed. Roll call was answered by the members paying dues.
The minutes of last regular and annual meetings were read and approved. The president gave an interesting report of the years work and extended thanks to everyone for their cooperation.
The treasurer then gave her report. Reports of various coin-
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Harold Garnet Black, a brother of Mr. Charles H. Black, has sent in a story to the Guard- ina. It is called “Initiation” and Charlottetown readers will -cer- tainly enjoy reading this histor- ical and factual story.
A couple of years ago “Her Contribution", another Pugnvash story by Mr. Black, v::s publish- ed in the Guardian.
Fleming H. Revell Co. has just published a new book of relig- ious meditations compiled. by Chaplain Lester R. Liles. Mr. Black contributed one of the l38 short meditations to help men and women open their hearts to God's healing power and to help
the face of pain and adversity. Streams of Healing is a uniquely comforting and lasting gift for the family and friends ‘2 give to those confined to their homes or hospital rooms by illness, age, or accident."
The Revell Company published three of Mr. Black’s books. In his story “Initiation” older Char- lottetown residents will enjoy
ports of n rummage sale and banquet held during the month were given. Rita MacLeod gave an inter- esting report of the knitting and sewing done for the Red Cross during the year also cod liver oil capsules purchased. Gladys Currie reported for the Nominating committee as fol- lows: President, Hilda Stewart; Vice-Pres. Daisy Genge; Secre- tary, Delia McGrath; treasurer, Myrtie MacRae; Directors, Blanche MacAleer, Rita MacLeod and Mime Ward; Auditor, Elsie MacLeod. I The new president then took the chair. A vote of t‘ianks was extended to the retiring president. Correspondence was read and; discussed. It was moved and se- conded that the President and Vice Pres, attend the Leader- ship Course in Centre Royalty Hall on Nov. 28th. .The President asked for volun- teers. to convene the various corri- mittees with the following re- sults: ‘ 1 Red Cross and Buying Commit- tee, Rita MacLeod; Suppers, Daisy Genge; News to the press, Delia McGr'ath. Discussion followed on three banquets to be catered to during November. Members were agree- able forsame. ’ A wreath was purchased for Remembrance Day and the presi- dent volunteered to place it at the monument.
Meeting adjourned after which a delicious lunch was served by
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reading about the theatre of an earlier period.
When the French ambassador, M. Francis Lacos-te arrived in Toronto recently for a visit he went to see the Vieux Colombier Company of Paris—he's patron of the Toronto performance—he and Mme Lacoste were much en- tertained.
The president of L‘Alliance Francaise, Dr. Laurie Riese. ask- ed the members of her Ladies” Salon to meet the ambassador and Mme. Lacoste, the French- Consul-General and Mme. Jules Beauroy and the French Com- pany.
The salon was held at the home of Mrs. Walter Battman and among those invited to attend were Mrs. Joseph de Pencier. The latter is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Rich- ardson, both native Prince Ed- ward Islanders, and granddaugh- ter of Captain Malcolm MacDon- ald, Georgetown.
Mrs. R.R. Bell and Mrs. S.S. Carson have returned from a mo- tor trip to Boston and other eastern .cities and states.
Mrs. Kenneth H. Franklin (Mar- joiriel, Toronto, and Mrs. C. A. Marshall, {Edithl Halifax, are in the province to attend the funeral of their father, the late Dr. H.H. Shaw. Mrs. Franklin arrived by plane. Mrs. Marshall is accom- panied by her husband.
Dr. and Mrs. Owen H. Cur- tis entertained at their home on Thursday evening in honor of Dr.-George Eisinger. The latter has been assistant to Dr. John Craig of the Medical Health Cen- tre, leaves shortly for Albany, New York. There he will lec- ture at the Albany Medical Col- lege.
During the very delightful eve- ning Dr. Eisinger showed .slidm of his travels through the pro- vince of Quebec and the state of New York which were greatly enjoyed.‘ ‘
Mrs. George Hately, King. On- tario, returned by plane Friday after a most enjoyable week in the province visiting her mother, Mrs. Osborne, other relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes and Mrs. Tom Dion, Bos‘on, returned on Saturday after a brief visit to Mrs. Barnes' and Mrs. Dion's father, Mr. J.H. Howatt, 234 Rich- mond Street. Mr. How-aft is still confined to his home through ill- ness. r
The following story by Harold Garnet Black tells of some of our earlier theatrical history with the setting in Pugwash.
When Father read in the morn- ing paper that Prince Webber was coming to Pugwash town again with his traveling troupe of players. he and Mother at once went into a huddle over their toast and Coffee. and finally :- greed that we should all three go to one of the shows.
“Good!” I shouted excitedly, banging my boyish fist on the breakfast table and then doing a little jig on the dining-room rug.
“Why all the excitement?" ask- ed Father. a bit surprised at my unusual antics.
“Because they say that Price Webber is one of the best show- men in the world.“ I explained, “and last time I missed him be- cause I had the measles. Don't you remember?"
“That‘s right," he admitted, “and I think I promised to take you to one of his shows the next time he came to town. Didn't I?"
ly replied. “What‘s the paper say he is going to play this time?"
“It says Julius Caesar. Mrs. Henry Wood's East Lynne—that is the one your mother and I saw last summer—and Messie of Lucknow. So Iguess it'll have to be Julius or Jessie. What shall it be?”
“Let's go to hot? I" I said mis- chievously, knowing full well that
‘ my suggestion would be coldly
received.
“No, that won't do; just one a year," declared Pop with a smile but also with a tone of finality. “But.” he added. looking at me. “we‘ll let you do the choosing.”
“I don’t know which one to choose," I said after a mom- ent's hesitation. Then I had an idea. “I'll tell you—let's flip a penny. Okay?”
“Okay!”
So flop a penny we did, and the penny said Jessie of Lucknow.
“That‘s settled then," declared Father. “and we‘ll make it Sat- urday night.”
Price Webber's coming was al- most an annual affair. Indeed he had the only stock compnay that ever deigned to viSit our little Nova Scotian town in those days. Price Webber himself was a prince among comedians—he Was really a kick—but he also played hcavy tragic parts equally well. He was squat of figure, had an enormous head partly covered with grizzled, bushy hair, a huge
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Initiation Is A Story Of Price Webber & Company
square mouth, and a voice badly cracked and hoarse from fifty years of stage speaking. for he always played one of the leading roles in his own company.
Jessie of Lucknow was the dra- matic story of the Indian mutiny? of 1857, famous in Anglo-lndian' history. The action cnetered a- round the city of Lucknow. which was being besieged by the rebel Sepoys, or native Indian soldiers, who had been trained by the British but outnumbered their trainers eight to one. It 'as to the relief of this city that Gen- eral Havelock and after Sir Colin Campbell went with their armies to cut their way through before the 3. ant defenders of the Re- sidency could be killed by the bloodthirsty mutineers.
The role of Jessie was taken by Price Webber‘s wife. who played under the stage name of Edwina Grey. In the midst of the greatest possible danger, she was the bravest and most resource- ful of all. risking even her own life in order to get helpnto save the starving city. ‘
There was no regular theatre, of course. in so small a town as Pugwash, so that any company of actors who came were ob: li-ged to use Wilson's Hall, a poor makeshift for a real theater. The stage itself was not large enough: and there being no curtain for it, some had to be provided at short notice. They were strung along a sturdy wire and. pulled in such a way that the two curtains left the center of the stage in jerks and at different times amid the grating noise of moving iron rings and rattling pulleys.
What a show it was! And how real it all seemed to my poor little untrained mind! I cannot now recall much of the action in detail, but upon one small boy it made a most profound impres- sion.
There I sat breathless in the very front row, watching Indian history being acted out by what to me were marvelous actors. By means of powder and wig Ed- wina Grey was made to look like a lovely girl of sixteen. And to my youthful eyes, what a charm- ing and delightful heroine she was! With her blond curls, blue eyes, and buxom figure, she stole the whole show, so far as I was concerned.
“Isn't Jessie a beauty though?" said I to Putt Ashe. a school- mate of mine. who sat just be- hind me.
“She sure is,” he agreed. “she
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um sergeant met there by the tree. ain't she?"
“No. not with him.“ I explain- ed "but with that English guy standing between the two can- nons. She’ll likely save his life or something before the show is over, I imagine."
Between acts I grew restless. because my hard Wooden seat was getting uncomfortable and I wanted the glamor of the herome and the colorful display of the Indian Sepoys and of the dark- skinned turbaned Mohammed- xans to continue without stopping. Presently. however. the stage cur- tain would squeak apart one more and the thrilling story of the mutinous rebels would con- tinue being re-enacted for another gorgeous and exciting half hour.
BANG!
What was that? The shot start- led me—and I gueSS everybody else too. I must have leapt a foot into the air at the unexpec- ted gunfire. But glancing quick- ly to the left of the stage, I saw what had happened: a stolid— looking Sepoy had drawn his re- volver and killed on the British officers. It was such a dastard- ly act of treachery that it made my blood boil. I felt like killing him. for I could see his smoking pistol and could even smell the powder, so close the. stage was I sitting.
“Gosh, " I whisp red to Putt. as I turned around and leaned back, “I thought I got shot my- self what that old Sepoy fired at the officer and killed him.”
“Me, too." he whispered back. “It's just like real war—soldiers
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My. but we: were cxcn ~ - iu II. " btilts Lilli: distance in lime. can . ecall any more than the main out; line of the plot of this incline historical play. I have only a 'aClll- eral impression of the undo e show—novelty, excttement. ,‘u'n play, the noise of creaking pullioys kerosene lights above the stage, a crowded house. a stifling’at- mosphere. But as I look back (a? cross the years. several. things stand out with perfect distinctnCSs and even seem to haunt me at times: th rattling sound of part- ing curtains. the loud bang of the smoking revolver, the color- ful and foreign-looking Moham- medan costumes—red and yellow and blue, and the beautiful blond curls of the lovely herome. Ed-
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meeting of the Erica Sproule W. M. S. was held at the home of Mrs. Charlie Watts on October 8th., the theme was the Tribal Relationship. The devotional period was directed by Mrs. Keizer and Mrs. Walls.
Mrs. Keizer opened the meet- ing with the call to worship - Hymn 388 “0 Master let me walk with Thee" was sung. Prayer of approach was then repeated in unison, followed by circle of pray- er and the Lord's Prayer and Scripture reading, by Mrs. Watts. taken from Deuteronomy 17:14-20.
Mrs. KeiZer then led in prayer
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