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Princesses Elizabeth and Mar- garet Rose, who have been evacu- ees in Scotland zlnce the outbreak of the war, returned to Iiozidon on w y to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents. The Royal family will celebrate Christ; mas "somewhere in the country.

The Princesses have not. seen t-ne King since two weeks before the start of the war. Queen Elizabeth however, visited them two months ago in Scotland. . .

His lihrcellency the Governor- General will hold a levee on New Year's Day at a quarter past twelve in the Hall of Fame, at the Parlia- ment Buildings. .

The Princess Royal lws BdWlfif-‘l the uniform of the British Womens Auxiliary Territorial Service for everyday wear. and very attractive she locks in khaki. ‘The little cap suits her admirably, although slie allows only the rnerest suSSBSUD-n of a curl to show beneath it at each side. and the short uniform skirt is just right for her. Her Royal Highness is having busy days now. for practically every service organization in Yorkshire. and es- pecially iii the West Riding, has claimed hcr as its head. and her enthusiasm is such that she wel- c<....es all calls and tries her best to fit in engagements that double. so that she need never refuse her help 1n hcr spare time she is making preliminary arrangements in case the military authorities need Zara-wood House for a hospi- tal.

O O O Mr. EW. MacKinnon. superin- tendent of the C.N.R.. vras re- calving the concratifations of

hosts oi’ friends mlllfldilv on the occasion of his 56th birthday. l O O

Mrs. Fred Gates returned this week from Calgary called there by the death oi hcr father. Mr. Hur- old Jenkins. so kindly remembered throughout this Province. Mrs. Gates was accompanied to Ottawa bv her mother who will visit her daughter Evelyn and son Lloyd until spring. ' . -

Mrs. J.H. Lord and lfzss Mary Allison Dcnll left Monday to spend the Christmas holidays with iheir brother Mr. J. Wesley Doull and Mrs. Doull in Sackvillc.

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Suzzane silvcrcruyfs portrait bust of His Excellency lord Tirecds- muir, Governor General of Crrnada has been acquired b_v the Metro- politan Museum of Art through the courtesy oi Mrs. Laurent Op- geyieim, art patron of New York

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Mr. Ian Malcolm. who has Men on the staff oi the Bank of Nova Scotia in Amherst for several months has lclt for Tatamagouche to which branch he has been trans- ferred. Mr. J.H. Malcolm, his

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father. was for many years mana- ger o!’ the Bank of Nova Scotia in this city. I O O

Mrs. C.C. Thompson and two

sons have gone over to Halifax to

spend Christmas with Lt. Col. Thompson.

O O O Miss Audrey DeBlo" is home

from Nethciwvood School. Rolheszrv. N.B.. to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. NH. De- Biois.

O O O After many happy reunions with

rel..1ives and old friends Mrs. Jane Ball and her young daughter, Miss ursday on re- vum to their home in Shanghai, China. They will be followed by hosts of good wishes for their safe

Barbara Ball, left Th

arrival. Mrs. Ball. who is s daughter of Mrs. B. Frank Gales, has been absent from home many years and was forced to cur- tail her visit here owing to world war conditions o O O

Mrs. Hartford L. White and sons Norman and John of Gladstone. Michigan. are spending the Christ- mas holidays with Mrs. White's parents, Mr. and Mrs . John B. Andrew, East Royalty.

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Miss Reta McLean. R-N»: W110 has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McLean, Montague,

Miss Minnie McKay of the West. Kent Teaching Staff is spending the Christmas season in Summer- slde and Elllersiie.

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Regretful farewells are being said to Miss Helen Oultoii who is leaving next Tuesday to take up her future residence in Toronto.

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Miss Isabella Jamieson left Tues- day to spend the holiday season with her sister, Mrs. Fred Johii- son. wife of the American Consul zit Fredericton, NB.

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In the fourth month oi the “war of nerves." Londoners have recov- ered from the first chilling fear that gripped them with the dec- laration of war. So under ihc nlghtiy blackouts. and behind the tightly drawn shades. there are laughter and gaietv. "Poslaage stamp" dance floors, which have mushroomed in scores of sedate hotels that hitherto considered themselves antiseptic to such frills. are 5l_.'lllf)lfinl.‘.llC oi the Londoner's reaction to the var-flare strain

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Among the oider citizens oi Moncion. N.B., zvho are enjoying the Christmas festivities to the fullest are two former Charlotte- town citizens. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Knirht zi-zed 86 and 83 respectively. Mr. Knight, who has been an active member of Si. Davids Church Choir in Moncton for over fifty years will be remem- bered here as organist and choir- mnster in Zion Church and with ieeir relatives will join in wishing this venerable coupe the joys of the happy hordair season.

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Mr. and Mrs. D.R.H. Shaw and Miss Marion Shaw areleaving this morning to spend the holidays with their son Dr. Harold Show and Mrs. Show and their (laughter, Miss Nan Shaw, in Toronto.

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Mrs. Lionel Lindsay of Montreal will be hostess at a small house dance on Thiesday evening. De- cenzlaer 26. for hcr sons. Messrs. Robin and Jeffrey Lindsay.

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An intcrestiii: reception was held Molitlay'8venlil‘l by Rev. J.B.M. Armour and Mrs. Armour, St.

Ileonarclls Avenue. Lawrence Park. Toronto. who have a host of friends in this Province. in honor of Prof. H. F‘. Armstrong and Miss Arm- strong of Moirirca‘. welcomed her graceful navy blue gown trimmed with silver. chrysant-hemums were the attractive rooms, and in the!

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Mrs. Armour guests wearing a Bronze and gold, effective in I

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"ADVANCED EDUCATION‘

Mother: "Alfie tells mo that the! told mo» in school today u 11W Columbus travelled 8,000 milei 0B a gallon."

nines: “Go on. the boy didn't ought to believe all these motor salosmetfo yarns."

Dear Dorothy is a fine character But here is the

orcee hivgtb the exception

dining-room were Christmas dec- orations. Mrs. F. H. Barlow, Mrs. W. A. Cameron, Mrs. R. H. A. Hasiam and Mrs. J. Lovell Murray t presided at the supper table. and the assistants inclu t Mrs. IW-‘l MacDonald, Miss Marv Herrlnflwfl- Miss Leonora McSracken. Mini Eizabet‘ Morton and Miss Anna Answe Stuart. 1 ' ‘ ' case.

bewisetn

It is l-LRH. the Duke of Kent cele- brated his 37th birthday on Wed-

nesday.

e o O M . John negate who has been ‘the [inst of Rev. Dr. a. M. manic land Mrs. Legato left this week on {return to her home in Hudson.

Quebec.

will make them a b There are various sorts of hell

the widow with children who marri a n ayety and laughter and his pfather who never speaks o o a Mrs. Richard Hinton was one of | the hostess to entertain at BrIdBB this week.

who under pretense of disciplining beatng them.

Yet many a mother has to E0 children have their spirits broke

I O O Miss Evelyn Vail who has been visiting Dr. and Mrs. SA. Hill has returned to her home in Mfllidam- NB. a 0 o

The sympathy oi a wide circle of friends will go out l) Mrs. H.S. Henderson on the sudden death of hei- mother, Mrs. Dockendorff- which occurred Thursday. while on a Christmas visit to ler niece Mrs. Munroe Bruce, in Vaileyfield.

U O C The Misses Carrie and Gladys Holman left this week to spend the holday seasczi in Montreal.

her lot is all act as a buffer between those she who makes a bad stupfather to what will happen to you if you Furthermore, there are his children, situation. Women with children take the mos when they marry, father to another man's children. in real life that they are in fiction. reisome and ing in our o Also. not many men enjoy toilin are nearly always consumed wit Such being ihe case. the widow ‘she is th

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Mrs. Edward’ Creole of Halifax. N. 5.. is visiting her parents. Mf- and Mrs. J. IeRoy Holman.

. Don't Let - wife. three lov l childr Miss Sue Meadows of Summer- 15 flnancm] ey lside. left yesterday morning to spend the holiday seatson at her hcme in Stewiacke, N.S.

residing out of the city. B5 . doesn't care for friends, radio, anything just sits home and niopes.

o s a time cont nuaily. Mr. and Mrs. Spindle. Summer- b side. lef t yesterday to spend Christ- mas in Cherry Valley.

Mr. Peter Mccreath o! Halifax. is spending the Cl-irlsunas holiday with Mr. and Mrs. WE. Darby,

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The Duke of Connauzht. one of Canada's best-loved Governors- Ger-zral. went to Aldershot Wed- jug; wgllgwjng 1n 5.31pm“; nesdny to see the Canadian Active Otherwigg she would,“ do 1g, scnrire Force and to express cp- would have it. proval o! its bearing and discipli w. she In a black limousine the H88?» uncle of the King went quietly to C.A.S,F. headquarters cquerry’. Malor Hubert Fyers, after n drive around the various bar- racks and parade grounds vfnere the Canadians are biileted and training. The Duke, who is 89. did not leave his car and no one realized wrho he was until he was received bv Major General A.G.L. McNaughton. commanding the Ca- nzidian Forces, who visited here

mother's unreasonable demands and try to realize that when she weeps she is she isn't suffering a particle.

her make a victim of you. Dear Miss Dim-I am a

girl make some man a good

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l cial problems of housekeeping. - ject? Answer:

Your bank will show you how

last month. advise you about the best books -——- will set you! Fancy a bride who will l e Tap Dance You; Way m Quad gtlmhcliqréiagxcareer beforehand. and who lav

Brv into t e garbage can!

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For Saturday, December 23rd I lViAztCii 2i to APRIL 2!! muss) -—-0n favored list, especiauy for yoiil born after Apr. 3; cheering a down- nearted friend, saying an unneces- sary and extra kind word and proc- ticing silence at criticism. With this recipe plus today's frienuiy stars. you'll "wow em!" And you other Ariens: More steady persst-

enoe and determination, please!

APRIL 21 to MAY 20 (Taurus: —-Pienty to be said in fav;r o! thi". fine day. But let us not talk. let us D0! And do quietly, cciissciy, efficiently. Work hard but honest- ly to convert others to your view- point.

MAY 21 t0 JUNE 21 (Gemini)- You'll probably prefer the intellect-

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Learn Routines at Homo

Fun to dress up in little-girl gingham. tap merrily away to "School Days" as your crowd ap- plauds! How would you like to do such a stun! - solo or with a friend at your next school or club show‘!

Quickly you can teach yourself to lap from simple diagrams and

instructions. The waltz routine ual - you can profit on this, tco. it» "School Days" — like all other Convlviallty (a natural With the lap dances - is based on a few berm,- you) is ppgggely what, w- easy basic steps like the Brush day needs‘ Amon;

Forward in our diagram.

To do the Brush Forward, just lift foo! back off floor and swing it forward. striking the floor with bail of foot to make a clear tap sound.

Learning all the basic steps is the work of only an hour or two -then fun to start to combine them, work up speed. Keep ankle and knee relaxed, strive for clear lap sounds. And quite fair if at the beginning you hold on to a chair! You'll find you soon are speedy enough for full-length tap dances.

Our fiz-page booklet has dia- grams and instructions for all the basic steps. shows how to mix

_ ' (Virgo) - I-nive a hearty laugh. ‘was. "‘.'2.°."°‘...{£l'.'.‘.';it m- im- w m» = will» »

l » n . 800d friend-and read. or listen to ginszfinanglimie:fm buck m“ n” l an elecatlng bit of literature. It's]

Bend 20c in coins for your copy 5 stmqmmfly d“y' and i" “k5 of Top Dancing Simplified to m» °°°°°"“‘°“'

JUNE 22 to JULY 23 (Cancer)— Start early - and start RIGHT. There should be no time icst hav- ing to retrace steps because oi thoughtleessness or carelessness. Favorable aspects ask you to be up and doing. Look for unexpected, though perhaps, small gains. ‘

JULY 21 to AUGUST 22 (Loci-l From several angles you are ad- vised to watch personal matters closely, check on budget items and lay up for yourself spiritual treas- ures. Reverie and meditation will refresh your mind, brighten your outlook. Rays favorable on who‘e.

AUGUST 28 to SEPTEMBER 23

l or n! r; 1 w SEPTEMBER. 24 to OCTOBER 2a w‘ 'lf,,,:“p,,,,‘§,'“-,_,f’ cPNufi‘ ‘:15? (Libra) - If you can give, then be gram and me Name o‘ booklet‘ " able to Hike-be 1t criticism, fgy- - ms or whatever....And g0 more .__,_______ than halfway to meet a worthy _ _ _ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ yam, proposition or cause this splendid __ day. Study, plan. m! Md»- ....°"°....rc I ._..1y ‘ ‘ ‘ and matters my aw)". clans con and llould be mtendmg

Dix-Flor two yes-rs I have bee encoded to a men who in every way and with whom? am very much in love. problem: He is a gig-lower wlihchiidren and I am a div-

H "thatou chil e shuld not uiéaya r u“ owrwr

r: ' think ii. is easy to know what to do in your to break of! your ensfldement to this man who shows even before maxi-frag children and

world. but no woman prepares for herself _ es a man who nesen rid who embiiters their Young !.ves by his harshness and petty tyran- ies. The mother treads her Geheuna who sees her children having all

vouth criuhed out of them. to them except to correct them; Whfl makes them feel that they are eatinglthe bitter bread of

them, vents his vemon azuinst; them by “"1118

creatures, knowing they are not wanted. them airy love and tenderness herself the jealousy 0i their stepfather and the more pitiabie if silhc OVGJ.

Sometimes a woman blunders ignorantly into marriage with a. man to hei- children. but vou are forewarned as

rigs, they are nerve-raspinz in other

with children e favorite daughter of Lady O O

Self-Pity Overcome You Dear Dorothy Dix-l am a hap ilv married man, near 40. with a fine en and a nPce h

lv mdepenucni. ir-cs aicuc. nor other two married children Now my mother has absolutely no outside in-er-

She depends on me for entertainment I cannot spend my time amusing her. moathler unhappy, and, as she complains more and more lately. saying she

The only thing that you can do is and tells you how lonely and forlorn

. oi people ge s Wm, m should be treated like childrenikindly and tenderly, but their whims

Preparing (or Marriage of l6 and I am wife some day. 000k. and now I want to study home economy. budgeting and the finan- Where can I

to run a budget; and your librarian will _ , 0n home economics. But what. a wife ycu will make. and how lucky will be the man who

""6 0f her Door husband's stomach nor throw half of his sal- ors that would stretch around the block,

'I'H'n'f INDIVIDUAL Morrison???

(By FRANCES DRAKE)

King Features Syndicate Inc.) 3'1"" birthday comes In. and Ilnd who: your outlook is, according to the stars,

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Consider Her Before She

dr h te bit e1‘ fisin°sfé°sll“lm.fsi militia. or the eldest. and he and my fiance

m to even try to get along wzether. Wlwnl

bickering with my child I get so very provoked. It seems m me that if he loves me, as he says he does. and as he is is child. he would use a little tact urbances when he knows it upsets ‘I love my children and I love my fiance. but would t, ma

much older than my to prevent these dis- me so. Now

circums

1'11’ him under the come between T0 DO.

e that he cannot xet alona with ywl‘ stepfather.

that we make for ourselves in this such a place o! torment, as does her vounsfltefe

through this. She has to see he

r n and uo about. cowering. pathetic little

Often she 1s afraid to show

make him treat them worse. And is fond of‘ her husband and has to

put vour fiance over you: children. who will still further cOmpllCale tlze

aiididaie for martyrdom, stay as you ale t desperate of all matrimonial because it takes vir For children are

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ambies tuallv a lie-angel to pinch- it as a not the little cherubs d noisy and quar- te and interest- peoples children. support. their stepchildren, and they aiousy of them. should be very sure that Luck before she marries again.

ome. M" widowed mother, who

movies, reading, traveling, parties, K85 démuflds on me and my and as I am I hate to see my

to just cult worrying over your firmly refuse to yield to them. Also,

She is having the time of her lie If she wanted companionship s1};

amused she would go about it. find it. so don't be cruel enough

lhands behind her. and he

'1!1lo h

l S guts!” he ttilbd her, crudely.

dependence and l

because it will still runner- lnflllme d

and Pers ol1a |/Fas hiotnsjLiteraiu re

Dorothy Dix

A Mother Should Carefully (Xrildrerfs Future Welfare

Marries a Man Who May Prove to be a Poor Stepfather

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I PRISONER l! ‘IN _ a M'AJORCA'

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"Oh. I self. did I hurt you? I'm awfully sorry!" He ste lnvoluntarii . to see for himself. "It's noth ng at all!" she put. hex; IOlUll ihimsel!’ with nowhere to look but er eyjee-and what eyes they were! Cape 1e of all things. it seem- ed; of wrath, of passonate deter- mination, soom; and now a. brilliant friendly h lity muchlsemore un- he inan- o! various "I'm afraid I

behav very badly.’ d I-good heavens. I pushed you overboard!”

"Oh Well." he laughed. “You have

“I'm terr le!" head. and asked: bound for now?" “St. Raphael," said Roger, rather that the fact might be too much for her new umiabiiity.

But she only shrugged her should- ers as she turned t0 the door. asking magi}, enough: “is Geoffrey on

“Yeas.

"Thanks!"

She walked along the swaying