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THE OUAIIDIAN NOVEMBER 16. 1951

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THERE SHOULD BE A ROUTINE HEARING CHECKUP DUB- ING EACH SCHOOL YEAR

Then is no question but that the hearing aids of today are one of the greatest boons to humanity of recent times. as we think of the lonely isolated life of one who has lost his hearing.

Some patients. however, immed- iately begin to use a hearing old before they have completed treat- ment with an ear specialist. which treatment might delay the need of a hearing aid or make the mtirg of a hearing aid is very easy task.

In Archives of Otolaryngology (ear and throat) Dr. Edmund Price Fowler. New York City. states that at all levels of hearing loss, pre- vention is of primary importance. The sure way to prevent any loss of hearing is to begin preventive measures before any signs of deaf- ness appear.

What are the underlying causes or conditions that may bring on loss of henrin-;'.'

There may be one or a group of conditions that will act singly or in combination. some of which are pain in ear. buzzing or head noises. dizziness. emotional reactions. per- oonallty of the individual and his environment or surroundings. Some of these factors are scarlet fever. measles. mumps. inflamma- tion of the brain (encephalitis! Ind miningitls (inflammation of the covering of the brain.)

Some say that when a physic- fan. or even a specialist. tells a patient that it is his nerves that Are causing or aggravating an all- ment. it is because the doctor hasn't found the real cause. How- ever. Dr. Fowler states that cer- tain factors seemed to aggravate the hearing symptoms and in- crease the deafness. Among these. "emotional disl'.l.lrb:u'ices." gland disturbances and severe illnesses are outstanding. This shows the in- fluence of heredity on certain types of hearing loss. Dr. Fowler states that -hearing loss due to hereditary factors and emotional disturbances is not found in animals.

What can be done to prevent loss or restore part of loss of hear- ing, once damage from above dis- eases or conditions have occurred?

Every child of e hard-of-hearing family should receive throrough

'I!1d complete medical examinations nnd laboratory checkups. "The -only practical way to prevent. to Iome extent at least. loss of hear- ..lng is to test. every child routinely during all the school years and to -.,test adults at every opportunity .Ind act accordingly and promptly."

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Six-Cored Skirt

Take advantage of the wonderful fall iubricl, if you now. to make some of the ' basic things in your wardrobe. This six- : gored skirt. for instance. In supple gray i wool tweed. is a marvel of smooth iii . and standout flora helped along with ' houoboir braid hidden in the hem. For your directions. send a limped. self- addnuod envelope to tho Needlework Department of this paper requesting Iaaioi No. 12-2591.

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ELLEWS DIARY

3; an Island ranuu Wife

"1 think what needs most is more kindness!" a recent visitor to Alderlea com. merited and James, a genlgl twinkle in his eye and some in. sinuation for us in his words Ikreed "to a point. A but be too kind!" one cm

A Sunday evening it was and we had returned from service at the old Kirk at the comer to Join James and the g'll'lSf.d that had dropped by in our absence. And now sathered quietly about the fire our mind still lingering on the hour spent "apart." we relay- ed to them the fine points of the sermon we had heard, which nat- urally turned thoughts towards the ills and dlstresses of these un- settled times. ,

Farm-folks. our company was, a childless pair. neither young nor old. two who give out the im- pression not of any great wealth but of having arrived at that ideal oi farming which denotes a

comfortable living. "Yes!" she continued. "if you slop to look about you. in this or any com-

munity. I am sure you v'lll find that 'by and large' people have pretty well forgotten how to be kind.

"oh. I grant you they are charl- table . . . they will give money in 9. surprising amount. but all the same, they are lacking in kind- ness. You will find it 'conspic- uous by its absence in families- yes" she chuckled "and though I don't mean these two of ours are ever at fault you will see signs of this too between man and wife!”

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For a minute o"r surroundings faded away . .. the crxnfortable warmth of the kitchen. the chill of fall against the vvlrldows. And memories of an old wag rammed to mind. It was September. we re- membered. The harvest: was in stcok or saved. and bv day the ring of the threshing machine at this or that farmstead. was waft- ed abroad by the me low wind of

this old world I

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Pictured above are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jackson with their attend- ants. iollowmg their wedding. Left to right are: Mr. William Harris of Murray Harbour. groomsman: the groom and his bride; and the bridesmaid, Miss Georgina Collins of Charlottetown. sister of the bride.

-Photo by uarnnum.

Mr. and Mrs. Retign Gillespie are shown above following their wed- ding which took place at Trinity United Parsonage on Saturday. Sep- tember 22nd. The bride is the former Hilda Leah Larter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Larter of Charlottetown. and the groom Ls the son 0! Mr. Spurgeon Gillespie and the late Mrs. Gillespie of New win-

The marriage of Mary Collins. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Collins of Alliston. and Harry Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson. of Murray Harbour. was sclemnized on October 3 at Trin- ity United Church. Charlottetown. with Rev. HE. D. Ashford offici- ating.

The bride looked charming in a street-length dress of aqua lace over nylon, with navy accessories. and carried a bouquet of red roses.

The bridesmaid. Miss Georgina. Collins. sister of the bride. wore a street-length dress of blue taffeta with black accessories and carried a bouquet oi pink roses.

The groomsman was William Harris of Murray Harbour. Fol- lowing the wedding ceremony a

Autumn . .. strange is it not, but 10'-mink back one recalls mostlv1 the sunny. lovelv dnvs those ever fair and blue and cold? Buto evening had come. drifting in! along the slope. flllin: the wind- ing river below with sllier where so lately it had been set with thei flame of the after-licht. And we were a girl again out in even's magic.

It may have been that in our office of school rr.a'am we had been given some chore of collect- ing - we could not remember. But we came to a door where we recelved a feeble response in re- ply to our knock. we entered a neat porch and followed in to the spotless kitchen. There, the mis- tress of the house was slumped in an armchair, not unilke this one of James. It was evident that salt tears had been flowing.

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"It's you. Ellen!" she said. "well no matter who it. is - if it was the minister. I coul'ln't have come to the door to meet him!" We both laughed at this and the clouds were lifted. "I don't know at all what's come over WP, Ellen to make me cry. Its not that any- one hns been mean to me - but I do wish that someone of the fam- ilv would give me 'l word of praise. or thanks! Dear knows. if I do say it. they owe it to me . .. not that I mind working for them . . .

but not one word of thanks do I get from year's beginning to its close.

"Oh well" she shrugged "isrft that the way of the world! And here foolish woman that I am. I've been sitting down crvlng about it, as though that would better it! A fine way to be '1cf!ll:f:', don't you think?" she smiled.

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"Yes" we agreerl with our visi- ior "this old world covlo do with

more klndness!" And James chuckled and again added. "To a point!"

Until tomorrow - -- Diary Good-night. . . .

Anne Adams Balterns

TIIAT SPECIAL GUT

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llloth of Gold For Indian Princess

Paris. Nov. -:iR.euters)-Most of the big Paris lashlon houses have turned their eyes to the non- luxury trade this winter. but one newcomer in Paris has more or- ders than she can fill for even- ing gowns snd coats starting at 500,000 francs (314500). .

The glamorous Indian Princess Sumair specializes in cloth of gold sari lengths. hand-woven Chinese satins and Oriental bocade. Nearly every piece of cloth is unique of its kind and is destined for women who are able to afford to be truly original.

There are just five remaining lengths. vmeasuring five yards each of antique Chinese satin. They were woven on a hand- loom more than 103 years ago for a Chinese Emperor. and bear both his signature and that oi the artist. .

The princess. who received her fashion training in French houses. does all the designing herself. Her imported fabrics, which are sub- ject to I25-per-cent taxes and duties. are styled in individual models.

Most of the gowns are inspired by saris, while the cocktail and evening coats follow authentic Oriental designs.

Many saris are draped and sewn without cutting the precious cloth at all. so that the client may eventually have her dress :2- made.

But how difficult it is to handle this type of fabric is illustrated by is story told by Princess Sumair.

One client bought an original sari length from the Princess. but insisted on taking it to one oi the most famous couturlers to have it made.

This well-known designer had no experience with oriental styl- ing and was not used to being re- stricted to the Amount of cloth he employed. After the fabric had been cut into and draped. he needed we more yu-do-which simply d not exist anywhere in the worl . The entire dress was ruined.

' The Stars Soy - -

"By Genevieve Ismblo

For Tbmonvy

rr is probable that a difficult or disagreeable sltuntion may ul- tnte this day. judging by predom- inant stellar aspects. Sharp. angry or irnpetuous handling of such or- grovstlons might: prove unpronto able and provocative of ill-will and aggression. while I diplomatic. plscotlnc, h pl sun and mid- lng attitude could turn vials of wrath into benign unbbostol nec- Mr. Ourbrimpulu. try gentle ous- sion in challenging situations.

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To Avoid Loneliness

Make Frien-cisIl-rTYouih And Keep Them Is Best Formula

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DEAR MISS DIX: What cure can you sugnglesf for llganrezilienelislg I am separated from my husband. though he st suppor ivy. I our child and I am working besides. making 8 f8lF1)' decent Hlmgi I am consldleredl good-looking and congenial at 35, but my troube I am very one y. , My few friends have their own groups of married couplgs am: when I am invited to their homes I am always the odd one. wan to meet nice people, under proper circumstances and through correct introduction. 1 dont like pick-ups. I have plenty of work to keep me busy. but all work and no play is getting me down. I-IOPEFULLY WISHING ANSWER: The world is so full of lonely peo- ple like yourself. Judging from the many letters on the subject that come to my desk, that I wish I could establish a. central agency to get them all acquainted. Why doesn't a church or community club organize. a group of lonely folk upward of 30? Such nusplces,wc-uld surely be proper enough to interest the most wary. Naturally the group would be small compared to the teen-age clubs. or parents' associations. but the need for them is great. With so many lonely people in the world. it seems tragically unnecessary for any of them to do without the companionship they crave.

MEET PEOPLE THROUGH CHILDREN

My correspondent has two sources of potential friendship that should yield some fruit. Children usually provide a marvelous entry to new friends. In fact. it is through their youngsters that most mothers make friends. especially in a new community. Make it a point to meet the parents of your daughter's friends. True. they will be couples with their own interests. but who knows? They, in turn. may have some single friends.

A job. too. offers lots of opportunities to meet people. Make the most of them.

The older one gets. the more difficult the art of making friends becomes; hence my oft-repeated suggestions to make friends while you are young-and keep them!

Participation in community affairs, charity drives and the like provide: a pleasant. helpful means of meeting one's fellow citizens. Try it!

Now for A word of warning! When a woman on the far side of 30 (or the near side. too. for that matter). says she wants to make friends, she is usually suggesting. parenthetically. that what she really wants is a husband. so intent does she become on her purpose that the matrimonial gleam ll discernible to any male. Nothing so fright- ens a man as a woman's determination to marry him. hence his flight before the introductions have been completed. A wise woman. there- fore, will at least pretend that-Tryndshlp and companionship are her primary objectives; if she gets more-good luck! I

DEAR MISS DIX: My parents are very fine people and I know they have my happiness and well being at heart, but they are very strict. Consequently, I have been working swny from home for the past two years. I am 22. I have fallen in love with a boy 24, who is a fine person but unfortunately likes to drink too much. I have gone out with other boys. but always come back to this one. My parents object to him. I don't. want to marry unwlsely. but I do feel that we are truly in love.

s BESSIE M.

ANSWER: Strict parents are the bane of e teen-ager's life. but it's amazing how the principles of integrity. loyalty and discipline mark the pattern of decent living for these youngsters. Though they may rebel against some of the rules. the ideals stay with them through life. Even though you dearly love your sweetheart, you up- preciate the trouble that lies ahead if you marry a drunknrd. To say that your montage to this man would be unwise in an under- statement. It will be stark tragedy! No woman lives I more miser- able. degrading life. than the wife of an habitual drinker. If your friend drinks too much now, Bessie. he'll be for worse after he mar- rles.

Your parents may be old-fuhloned. but if you want a good mar- riage be assured It will be founded on old-fashioned principles, rather than on new-fsnglod theories. .

DOROTHY DIX eonnot reply personally to readers but um um. wor problems of general Interest her column.

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Paris Designers Concentrate On (Iheaperilolhes

By Peggy Massin PARIS. Nov. 14 -1Reuters) - Rising costs have caused top Paris fashion designers to cur-

tail mid-seuon collections this year. '

They are concentrating on models for their boutiques dre- tall outlets) which sell lower- priced clothes or the woman whose budget is limited.

Most important collection ll that of Jeanne Lanvin who is

showing more than 40 new mod- els stressing the "cut for motion" C-line launched by her designer, Castillo. in August. r

Circular cuts or controlled full-i ness are stressed in softly tailor- ed suits and two-piece effects. The nipped waistline and round- ed hips are accentuated with drapes or wide. crushed belts.

Although Jeanne Lanvin clos- ed three workroom: recently, the size of her mid-season collection would appear to scotch rumorsl that this old-established house might be going out of buslnese.

A feature of the collection is its simple little wool dress Castillo specialty -- which V8 giant bows at strategic points. One model has a draped shawl neckline terminating in a large knot of fabric. Another has I dramatic bow of contrasting col- ored taffets perched on one qhoulder.

For the evening. Lanvln shows I group of models restrained in mood. clanlc in design and sil- houette. animated by rich fabrics and subtle embroideries. Suave black lace is handled in a long- sleeved high-necked dress.

With Christmas and New Year holidays in mind, Chri-Ltian Dior turns the spotlight of his mid- season boutique collection on gay party clothes.

Many of his newest models in this section are almost line-ror- line interpretations of evening gowns from the major fall and winter collection. Modifications take the form of simpler fabrics. fewer and less elalborate embroid- eries and stylized cutting.

The trend towards higher waicalines continues. Costs are marked with the wide martin- gale belt. not just below the shoulder bladu. .

Jacques Fath concentrates on full skirts for daywear. Evening clothes in this house adhere to a single silhouette and one prac- tical idea.

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Try pouring A little household ammonia into a discolored vase and let it stand for I while. Then choke thorough', until all sedi- ment. is loosened. and rinse with warm water.

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steel wool If steel wool is dried in the sun. or on the radiator. each time after

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Remembrance Day

In London the Queen marked the anniversary of the end of world War 1 by placing a tiny wooden cross in the Field of Remembrance at

Modern Etiquette

By Roberts Leo m

Q. Is the expression, "social affair." in good taste?

A. No. One speaks of business or state affairs. But otherwise, of- fair suggests a badly-put-together contraption. In best society, one dines or lunches or goes to a party. but no one ever heard a person of taste speak of "attend- ing a social affair."

Q. How should a wife introduce her husband to another man? A. Mr. Phillips. this is my hus- band."

Q. When one has accepted an invitation to a dinner in some- one's home specified at 6:50 P. M., at what time should one arrive? A. About ten minutes before the specified time.

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W ' QQCOV HowCenll!l

By Anne Ashley

Q. How can I clean fine lace?

A. Spread the lace out on clean white paper and cover with calci- ned magnesla. Place another paper over it and place between the leaves of a book. Leave for about three days. then shake out the powder.

Q. How can from lumping?

A. When making the cocoa. mix a little sugar with it before pouring on the hot water or milk, and it will prevent lumping.

Q. How can I clean a crystal chandelier?

A. Wipe it carefully with a cloth dipped rn a half-and-half solu- tion of water and vinegar. Then polish immediately with a dry chamois.