ELEANOR Ross

Washing Beclspreacls

A freshly laundered spread goes a long way toward giving the bed- room a new look for spring.

The two-part spreads are coin- fortable to handle during launder- ing-the short coverlet that extends briefly over the edge of the bed, teamed with the shirred underskirt. Each piece can be handled separ- ately. so that the homemaker does not have the feeling that she in smothered in miles of yardage 311 at one time. Perhaps that is why this type of spread is becoming so popular

N0 IRONING

Let's consider first the washable spreads and skirts that require no ironing-tor example. the phase and seersiickcr models that are so popular during warm weather. Then there are the corduroys. quilted glazed chintzes. plastics. chcnilles and t-andlewicks. knits and crocheted sPl'03dS-

it is best to put a single spread into the washing machine at one time. to avoid too much bulk. How- ever. various decorative pieces in a room that are all made of the same fabric niziy be washed with the spread. If the one machine uun'l take them all. divide the load. The important thing is to keep them all matching perfectly through consistent sudsing routines.

W.-IR)! SOAPSUDS

Cnltircd spreads are best washed in warm. not hot. soapsuds. Before immersing the spread. give the water an elbow test. If you're laundering It by hand. avoid pro-

longed soaking and use a rubber- capped plumber's plunger to work the suds throughly throl-till 019 35'

rlc.

Two parallel drying lines are rec- ommended for big pieces like spreads and slipcovers. to support the weight of the wet fabric and prevent stretching and sagging. Drying a bedspread is quite an art in itself.

For instance. candlewick and chenille spreads look best if shaken several times during the drying period to fluff them up. Then when they're completely dry and put on the beds. brush the entire surface with a thoroughly clean whisk

broom.

STILL DAMP

Seersuckers and plisscs should be smoothed by hand while they're still damp. Corduroys rcgain their richness of pile when they're brushcd carefully. always in the same direction. after they are dry. Straighten seams and edges of quilted fabrics while they're still damp. See that ball fringe trim- mings and loop edgings are allowed to drip dry so they won't flatten out.

Arrange loop edgings with the fingers while damp and give frin- ged borders a brisk hriisliing with the whisk broom when they're com- pletely dry. The simplest way of keeping a knit or croclict spread in shape during lattndcring is to basic it to a shoot hcfnrc ininicrsiiir: it.

If you take a little time and trouble. there nill hc no ti2iiii.:ci' of the spread drying in unsightly sags and ripples.

HAPPENINGS

Nursel of the graduating class of the Charlottetown Hospital were entertained at the home of Xlr and Mrs. Bert Mactlardle, Kinkora. Some 36 turned up for an evcning of dancing and supper and a most enjoyable time was had by all.

MILLCOVE W.I.

The May meeting of Millcove w.l. w.;s field on the 7th at the home of Mrs. Ernest Peters. The president. Mrs. nay Hughes, pre- sided and opened the meeting In the usual manner.

Fourteen members answered the roll call by passing in an article for rummage sale. Minutes of the April meeting were read. approved and signed. All correspondence re- ceived since last meeting was read and discussed.

The sick committee reported vi- siting the sick in the district. A bill of 99 cents was paid for treats. 31.80 was received for capsules. A hill of 51.00 was paid the teacher for chalk for school. Collection amounted to 51.70.

It was moved and seconded to hold a lottery to be drawn for at the next mccting New committees are. Sick. Mrs. Peter Hughes and Mrs. Hericll Arbing; Program. Mrs. Ray Hughes.

The next mccting is to be held at the homc of Mrs. Frank Con- nick the second week in June. Roll call is to be an article towards

salc.

Mrs. Petcr llughcs t-onducicti an interesting cnntcst iilii h was won by Mrs. Ray llitghcs. Mccting closed by sinztng the National An- tlicm after uliich the hostess serv- ed ti delicious lunch.

ROLLO BAY EAST w.l.

The May meeting of the Rollo flay East Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. John D. Chais- son on the evening of May 2nd. The president presided and the meeting opened with the "Ode" followed by the Mary Stewart Col- lect.

There were twelve members and one visitor prcscnt. Another new member paid her fee. The roll call was answered by a house cleaning hint. The minutes of the previous meeting were read. sign- ed and approved.

Correspondence was read. Our district Convention is to be held in 'Ncw Zcaland School on June 26th. The president. secre- tary and two members attended the executive meeting on May It regarding plans for the convention.

Committees were heard from. School commiitcc reported. towels and dustbane nccded. A motion was made for the purchase of samc. Four membe .-. offered to

It was moved and seconded we visit and renienibcr a nun resi- dent who moycd to Rollo Bay re cently. 'i'lic nienibcrs assembled on Friday evening, Tiliiy 11th and remembered them with nice gifts.

Lunch vias served by the ladies and a vcry sociable evening was spent. The ladies departed by wishing the new residents many years of happiness in their new home.

Mrs. Clifford Peters kindly in- vited the members to her home for the next meeting on June 4th. When roll call will be answered by 50 ccnts. On a motion the meet- ing uas adjourned.

Immediately following the meet- ting a pantry sale was held. Mrs. Harold MacEiven acting as auct- ioneer. A votc of thanks was ten- dered Mrs. lilacEwcn. Proceeds of pantry sale amounted 310.90. A delicious lunch was served by the hostcs as-sistcd in serving by Mrs. Kenneth Chaisson.

TRACADIE ('.WL

The May meeting of tlic Trac- ' '”sion of the C.W.L. of Canada it s held on May 13 in the church ycstry. with an atteiidance of nineteen niciiibcrs. The Pres- ident. Mrs. W. B. Fitzpatrick. chaired the meeting. Rev. Fa- ther K.('. Macltlillan opened the meeting by saying the League prayer. Mintncs of last monthly meeting were read. approved and signed.

Coi'rc.spoiidt-lice t-tiiisisictl of a letter from the Director of the Sacred licart Program. After

some dist-tissinii it was decided to provide a rcccptablc in rczir of church for l'0IllI'll)UIIOIIS IO this worthy caiise.

A discussion on help to polio vic- tims took place. Due to insuffic- ient. information this was left over until next meeting. Thcrc being no ftirthcr business before the meeting. it tidjntirncd on motion of Mrs. J. Alcx MacDonald.

Immediately following the an- nital meeting was held. Minutes of last annual meeting were read and approved.

The President. Hrs. W.B. Fill- patrick reviewed the year's work. Two outstanding features were. the wcek-end retreat for the wom- en of the parish and the blessing of the babies and pre-school child- ren. She thanked cvcry one and cspccially our Director. for their help and co-operation during her term of office.

The Treasurer. Mrs. Alplicnsus Peters. presented a statement of receipts and disbursements. The statcmcnt showed receipts 32.273.- 24. dishurscmcnls 395.04. A bal- ance of s2.l'i'4.0-i was turned in to parish fuiids.

The chairman of the Nominat-

iicrub the school on May 4th.

V ANNE ADAMS PATTERNS

SUMMER COOLER Scoop-ncck stindress is a won-

dcrftil fashion for hot summer weather! It's lines are simply smart - no frills to fuss over.

lnnndcrs in a jiffy. For cooler days. sew another version with short sleeves and ii stand-away collar. Flattering either way

Pattern 4599: .'iIis.scs' Sizcs 12. It. I6. la. 20. Si 16 requires 4 iirds 35-inch fabric.

This pattern easy to use. sim- ple to sew. is tested for fit. Has complete illustrated instructions.

Send THIRTY FIVE CENTS (35 centsi in coins tstamps can- not be acccptcdi for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE. NAMT. AD-

DRESS. STYLE NUMBER.

Send order to Anne Adams, car! of Charlottetown Guardian. pat tern Dept. 60 Front Street. West. Toronto. Ontario.

HOUSEHOLD HINT

when you want to sand a large area. use a brick to make the work easier.

Wrap the brick first in cloth. then in sandpaper. The cloth will keep Me brick from wearing through the sandpaper to roar the work. and it will also keep the brick fil- slipping out of the sandpaper.

OMEN

Page 8. The Guardian

Monday, May 3 1956

LET'S EAT

'”I'oinato aspic is most appetiz- iiig." mused the Chef, "especially for warm weather eating. Also for dieters.

”I suggest that hamemakers make double the quantity each time and refrigerate to use a day or so later. Do not put in the food freezer. because it separate; or 'weeps' on freezing."

Quick Tomato Juice Aspic (3 min to preparer: Sprinkle 1 envelope unflavored gelatin on hi it. cold tomato juice.

Heat IV: c. extra tomato juice until steaming hot. Remove from the heat. Add to the softened gel-

tin.

Add 1 tbsp. lemon juice. V2 tsp. salt and Va tsp. pepper. Stir until dissolved.

Pour into I (2 c.) mold or into 6 small individual molds for hora d'oeuvre saladette service. Refrig- erate 4 hrs., or until firm enough to uiimold.

"This plain tomato aspic can be served in cups as a first course." I added. "My favorite garnish for it is a dairy sour cream and min- ced chives. Or tinmold the aspic on lettuce as a dinner salad and serve with pepped-up may ise. whip- ped cream cheese or Thousand ls- land dressing."

"When twice the quantity of to- mato aspic is made. for variety I suggest adding an interesting in- gredient to the extra quantity." re

ing Committee then brought in the following slate of officers for the ensuing year. Past President, Mrs. W.B Fitzpatrick; President, Mrs. Patrick Lacey: lst Vice-Pies. Mrs. .1 Alex. MacDonald: 2nd Vice-Pres. Mrs. James Mclnnisz Iird Vice-Pres.. Mrs. Lea Fisher: Secretary, Mrs. W.F Power and Treasurer, Mrs. Ray Hughes.

The adoption of this report was approved unanimously.

The following parish convcners were appointed. Sweeping. Mrs. James Mclnnis; Linens, Mrs. Leo Lund.

The Director. Rev. Fr. I(.C Mac- ililillan spoke on co-operation be- tween pastor and parishioners on all parish activities. He thanked the members for their splendid co- operation and help in the post and asked for a continuance of the same in his future undertakings.

A vote of thanks was tentlcrcd the retiring executive by the mem- bers and the Director.

SOUTH MELVILLE w.l. The May meeting of South Mel- ville w.l. was held on May 3rd at the home of Mrs. George Villet. In the absence of the president and secretary. Mrs. Gcorgc Villct presidcd and Mrs. Emmett Gor- man acted as secretary.

The meeting opened with the Creed in unison. members in attendance. The col- lection amounted to 75 cents. The correspondence was read.

It was moved by Mrs. James D. Flood and icondcd by Mrs. Emmett McQuaid that 51.00 be sent to Mr . R.L. Biirge. St. Peter's Bay, for fees to F.W.l.C.

It was decided to write to Smil- ing Bill Mccormack and find out when it would be suitabl to have him appear at the school and also his terms. .

New sick committee appointed is Mrs. Emmett McQuaid and Mrs. Emmctl Gorman. School commit- tee is Mrs. Homer Provenchcr and Mrs. Gavin Toole.

The next meeting will bl. held at the home of Mrs. Homer Pro- vcncher on June to be answc':d by giving a sym- pathy. ct-well or baby card. The The lunch lunch committee is Mrs. Ellison Toole and Mrs. James D. Flood.

After the business was complet- ed an address was read and a pre- sentation made to the past year's secretary. Mrs. Emmett Gorman. in appreciation of her services to th Institute. Mrs. German thcn thanked the ladies for their kind- ness. The meeting closed with the Queen. A lovely lunch was served by the h'

BRADALBANE W.I.

Mrs. Colin Matheson was hos-

tens to the urndslbane Villap w.l. on May 11. The president pre sided and opened meeting b; sing- ing of the Ode followed by repeat- ing Mary Stewart Collect In unl- son. Roll call was responded to by 10 members and one visitor. Min- utes of the last meeting were read and approved and signed.

It was decided that due to un- avoidable delays to cancel the con- cert for the present. of the various :ommltt-

lowing new ones a ensuing month. Sic . Seaman. Mrs. A cur Gilli”. School. Mrs. Llo..el Robinson. Mrs. Wrn. Graham: Lunch. Mrs. Millage MacI.eod, Mrs. Wm. Graham and

There were six I

Hot Weather Meals Star Tomato Aspic

By Ida Bailey Alla

marked the Chef. "When it begins to thicken. stir in a cup of mixed cooked vegetables or use minced tuna or cooked ham seasoned with 2 tbsp. pickle relish and 2 dashes Tabasco."

Monday Dinner: Tomato aspic saladettes; veal steak smothered in onions: buttered noodles; beets with lemon juice; warm ginger- bread; coffee. tea or milk.

All measur '3 are level re- cipes proportioiied to serve 4 to 6.

Veal Steak Smothered in Onions: Cut 2 lbs. veal steak thick into serving portions. Brush with milk.

Cover with a mixture of 1'-'2 (SP- sali. 1 tsp. monosodium glutamate- V4 tsp. pepper and "4 c. fine dry bread crumbs.

Brown on both sides in N c. shortening or cooking oil. Cover and simmer-cook 30 min. . .

To serve. cover with stcaiii-tried onions.

Steani-Ft-it-d Onions Peel and slice enuugli mild unions to make 3 c. Pitt in a heavy fI'.y-nan Wllh 2 tbsp. butter or iiiai'EEl'i"8. I ISB- salt and l c. hot water. Cover: boil 5 min.

Then llllt'Ut0l' and contiiiite to cook iitttil the it alcr evaporates and the onions are golden. Stir occas- ionally.

Trick of the Chef:

Add '4 tsp. thyme and 1 tsp. finely l'IIlllt'Cd chives when cooking veal stcak.

MARY HAWORTH

Wile Does Not Share Nuclisl Benl OI Mate

My husband has been a nudism enthusiast for a long time: and be- fore our marriage several years ago he specifically said he would want me to accompany him when he went to their meetings. Rather unthinkingly. I agreed. As we weren't living ncar a nudist club. the subject wasn't a problem until recently. although my husband occasionally ment- ioned his intention of visiting such a clitb when possible. While on vacation recently. he contacted a nudist club and we were invited as guests. It was nec- essary for me to go with George. so that he could be admitted. and recalling is y promise. I reluct- antly consented. I have read magazines published by these people. and while I can understand that the cult might ap- peal tn some. I know in my heart that. I am not one of them. CAUSES MARITAL RIFT

On this visit. we ivcre received in a vcry wholesome manner. and don't mean to speak against them; but. at 35 years of age, I have my own ideas and can't change vcry much. And I know I can never endorse nudism as my husband thinks I should. I know he is interested solely from a health standpoint. as his work keeps him indoors: but my feeling is that I can get plenty of sun- shine on a beach in my bathing suit. George is making a big issue of this. and says a wife's place is with her husband. etc. He is a very good man and has few inter- esis that take him away from me: and it is unfortunate for both of us that this dispute is becoming such a barrier to our happiness. I will appreciate your comments.

It. Roll call is CH

Dear C.H.: All I know about nudist clubs is what I've read in newspapers from time to time. when some iiicideni or dispute has made news. However. my objective outsider theory is that a mixed as- sembly of unclad individuals. of adult age, would be a rather sorry spectacle from the aesthetic view-

olnt-assumiinz one had the hardi- hood to take a look.

Also. it is my belief that human beings are going against their in- born pattcrn. actually defying their higher human instinct. in trying to behave as if bare skin were suf- ficient social dress. in public gath- erings of men and women.

Beginning at puberty, if not earl- ier. the wholesome human manl- fests ti powerful prediction for omoiional shyness and physlcll "modesty" tor protective cover- lngieas thc scholar Floyd Dc" pointed out long ago. in his N0- neering psychological study have in the Machine Age."

MODESTY Is NORMAL

Something valuably human hll been lost -to the individual of ml- ti':ing years who hasn't this in- -. tary sense of dignity and re- serve with rqgard to his Infill- ity and body. According to the ltory of religion. mankind has the awesome vocation of being co-ere ators with God. in befiettlnl lift that iii sparkd with immortal soul. And perhaps It is Inherent cognit- ion of this awesome potential which causes wholesome humans to come spontaneously "modest" II pro:-reatlve powers develop.

As for the difference of opiliion In your household. it must be said on your husband's behalf that he warnud you in advance. You were Iona fair with him-in agreeing to anything to win him. it seems. Now face to face with nutlism en mule.

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By OLI DAUM

Canadian Press Staff Writcr TORONTO iCPl-An adultls re- action to a child's book is a good indication of its quality and appeal. says Eleanor Estcs. New York author of children's books.

In an interview here during her first visit to Canada the hazel- eyed author, a former children's librarian at New York Public Li- brary. said that if a book written for children is good, adults will also enjoy it.

"In better children's reading ma- terial an adult will discover some new subtlcty each time she reads it," Mrs. Estes said. "It will help her make the story sound exciting to the child and she may need help. because children love to hear ihe same story over and over again.

Mother of a seven - year - old daughter, Helena. Mrs. Estes said the importance of reading aloud to a child cannot be over-cmpba-

sized.

DEVELOPS CHARACTER

"It's one of the most effective character-developing devices es- pecially when children feel you ar reading to them. not to keep them quiet. but because you enjoy laugh- ing and sharing experiences with them." she said.

ing this unusual straw hag croche-

l a hat is to a man. She looks con-gtcd by hand in Italy and designed

spicuous without it. But how prct- be carry-lsliul.

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THE EXPERTS SAY Should Like Child's Book

The 1952 Newbcry award winner 'iiarncd. however. that although parents may know a story by memory they should continue to read rather than tell it to a child.

"By telling it too much of you gets into the story and he child dissociaes it from the book," Mrs. Estes said. "Children should be encouraged from the earliet age to love books."

Invited to speak at the Ontario Library Association convention this week in Oshawa. Mrs. Estes wrote her first book seven years before her daughter was born.

"People uscd to ask how I coitld writc for children when I hadn't any of my own." she said. "It's a silly qucstion because there's one experience we've all had- evt-ryonc's been a child." WRITING IS WORK

The soft-voiced author said al- most everything she writes stems from her past impressions and ex- perience. Shc's been jotting down notes for years.

Wife of Rice Estes. chief librar- Ian of Brooklyn's Pratt Library. Mrs. Estes said she has disciplined licrsclf to work 49: hours every day.

"inspiration has iiothiiig to do with it." she said. "I just sit down and tell myself to get down to

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Opening oENew Dress Line Is Like First Night

NEW YORK (AP) - A dress manufacturer opening a new line suffers the same jitters as a the- atrical pI'J(IIlL'OI' before a first

his techniques are the same.

There is more and more Bi'oad- . way atmosphere in New York's teeming garment centre. where this week iliousiinds of buyers are crowdiiig tlic iiholesalc show- rooms. sclccting the clothes that mothcr and her daughters will wcar next fall.

Some of the openings feature theme music and theatrical props. Some achieve the correctly festive atmosphere via champagne and lnvis-tr-displays of flowers. Some manufacturers scrve coffee to be sure the buyers stay awake. Others have door prizes and give away thcatretickets to the holders of litcky numbers.