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Australia Seeks Defence Alliance for Pacific Area

IY ANTONY WBITLOCI Olnsdhn pren correspondent

l District Convention 0i 1W. l. lleld In Bedoquo

The 21st Annual District Con- vention of the Women's Institute met in the Central Bedeque Hall on Sept. 12th, with the acting President Mrs. Wilibur Stavert in the chair, with her on the plat- form were the nesidents of the visiting Institutes.

The afternoon session at 2.30 by singing "The Island Hymn", followed by the Collect. Minutes of last. Annual convention were read by the secretary Mrs. Walter Hogs. and the roll call was answered by 90 members ircm the eleven institutes present. _

The visiting members were wel- comed by Mrs. Earl MacMurdo, North Bedeque, to which Mrs. Robert Jardine. Freetown replied.

The Resolution Committee was appointed with Mrs. Frank Cairns, Freetown as convenor.

The nominating committee was appointed with Mrs. Earl Mac- Murdo as convenor. Mrs. Walter Leard gave the report of the years work of the different groups.

Mrs. J. P. hidclniiis of S'side

opened

,gavo a short I treatment

talk on the early of cancer. Mrs. J. Ileri-iiig gave a delight-

ful report of her trip to the

,Feclerated W.I. which recently met

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 3

(CPl-Milltury leaders in this part of'

iii Saskatchewan, bringing greet- ing from the 90.000 Canadian

rats sparrows, Women's Institute Meetings '

BONSHAW W. l. l-bottie. The September meeting of the; Bonehaw Women's Institute wnaimwmell W“ handed 111- 1% In decided to send to Miss Mildred

11$: £509,332’ gigggentot MZiVICrosby for card samples. b i‘ ,°'P"1 5 The next meeting istobsheld

1:1" “W111! 111' “"11"? ° “Hilda-at the home of Mrs. Stanley New- wlleiyed grill?» ores?“ in uninorgfnwnhoii Cell w be answered by m nu-es as mee were rec soap or soap powders foa- adopted and aptiiroved. Nine Members Imtitute in England and a book answered the Roll Call, a mm fw the school library. . from the Secretary of our District. m’ w11°°1 °°mm111°° 1m‘ 1'1" 11°!‘ convention was read by secretaryfmnu‘ 1' w" 9"" 'n°"“ey “"1

regarding plans for cunVGntIOIl on1Mgkuggflexffnm?gr°nhlu event‘

September 13th and it was de-mmmnwd m m can“ An an _ cided to have a two minrute talk oyabt, com“, “d taming was, by one oi our members. Under newlput on by Mrs. Michael Murphy. business it was decided to have our, The meeting closed by singing Hall wired at the earliest possible "God Save the King". A dainty date. rt was also decided the In- 111mb WM WW1 by the hostess-

stitute sponsor the distributing ""'_"'i-— of the capsules from the Red "Rmarjmn W1‘ Cross.

The September meeting of Ne" ‘mellllli l" 1118 11°" °Y Mls- Springfield w.1. was held at the Milford Buchanan. Roll CalL-hune o; Mrl Hyatt 335mm each member to tiring snapshot Fredericton. ’I'he president pre. oi- photo of herself when n child,!sided and opened the meeting in also ten cents. liisetinc closed in the usual manner. Thirteen mem- usunl foim, and a social hour en-lbe" and 11119 115114" a11iweled Joye‘, the Fvoll Cali.

A letter from Miss Boswell stat- ed that she would come and or- {Eunlr-e a Girls Sewing Club in ISept. The school music committee reported that each W.I. was asked to coiitribute $100.00 to the (len- eral Fund with the expectation that scme would be refunded after

GRAND RIVER OWL.

The monthly meeting of the Grand River C.W.I.. was hold at the home of Mrs. Louis MacDon- md on Tuesday averting Supt. 13.

3.1111 capsules (3 bottles) st $.00 a A pair of mitten: from Mm. Alton

‘K1119 P1191110 T111’ 1/1153’ 00111111113 thelri women across Canada, then follow-

resources as the Cutimunlst threatl ed a Sing sang ted by Mrs. Walter

o0 Hull: KOHK 8W1"- lLeard Wilh Mrs. Brewer Waugh Nothing was announced after the‘ at the piano.

2.5 members and a number of vis- ztors were present. Mrs. Angus Gillis presided and

the Spring Music Recitals. ‘the ‘Red Cross com. reported that there ,was still some unfinished work on ‘hand. The Sick Com. had no re-

secret defence talks between British,‘ Australian and New Zealand sen, vice chiefs iii Melbourne recently; but it is believed they reaffirmed

the principle that Australia should

he the "main support area" for the; Pacific. This means that Australiabl

Miss Robin our new Supervisor gave a talk on homo planning by making our homes convenient. and shortening the many steps by having the kitchen arranged to save both time and labor.

A Solo by little Judy Stewart of

Iflfllll 10b ‘P011111 be t0 51111913’ 1111111- ', Borden was enjoyed by all. Miss ltlons and warlike stores and DrOV-‘Hilda Johnson of the Arts Centre

kie naval and air bases. I Another task assigned to Australia ' ln the British defence scheme is mite carrying out oi secret weap- ons tests, probably including some loom of atomic weapons and 0b- Iimisiy long-range rocket bombs.

yells. cannot supply

$111011! needed in the Pacific.

Qzarloitetown, spoke on Handi- craft telling u; some facts concern- ing her work among the girls and boys. Then iollcvvred a reading by Mrs. Arthur Murray of Bedequc and a sale of candy. Mrs. Townsend

10f Charlottetown gave a short. talk Critics 5113' 171M I11 W959"! All-“flon home dress making and most of the‘

dem- onstrated. Singer Sewing machines; meeting then adjourned for the tea

re is not nearly enough coal to tho“;

keep normal peacetime production lip to standard. Ambitious govern- rnent plans for a giant hydro-electric Icheone iri the Snowy

be realized for many years. Any diversion of coal or manpower to making munitions on a big scale would mean further housing and steel shortages. The fleas not chosen course

The government is silent about Institute Reporter Miss is known Green, 0. Bedequo.

line rocket range. but it that it is a long way behind sched- ule. It i: now getting priority in

Alps are, only paper plans s0 far and cannot lcomrnlttee by Mrs. Earl MacMui-dc 1and is as follows: President Mrs. ‘Scott Cairns, Freetown;

EVENING SESSION

The evening session opened at 81X) by singing O'Cnnada, followed by the report of the nominating

1st Vice

President, Mrs. Clarke Baker, N.

governmentlliedcque, 2nd Vice President Mrs. that unpopularqRussel McCsrville, Freetown. Secty.

'I‘reas. Mrs. Earl Pearson. Cheiton. Florrle

Ieard. Lower Miss

- A_solo by Anne Bedeque. A Monologue by

materials. The main difficulty, as ,Altce Jay, Borden. Solo by Elizab- gllsh science chief Sir Henrytem Green. 0- Bedeoue- Sale 0i ‘card said on an inspection last candy and a Sing Song.

,is the shortge of senior and‘ Mrs. Harold Leard of Kelvin nioi- scientists. 1sp0ke briefly on the Drama Fest- Everi if Ausralia were to be otnly‘iva1, then followed the One Act

p supply base in a war, she would ‘Play. “She Married Well," by the ltiil have to defend her own 3.000‘Kelvin players. Solo with Guitar square miles. The picture of heriaccompanlment by Mr. Frank Bur- fences is a sorry one compared ‘gess of Freetown, then followed the th that or! four years ago. ‘report of the Resolutions commi- I-ler navy is her strongest serv1ce,_ttee by Mrs. Frank Cairns and the but its total strength is only about singing of the National Anthem 10,000 officers and rnen compared bromht this most successful con- with a peacetfome establishment of ventlon to a close. nearly 15.000. To man the new fleet, The door receipts and ale of aircraft carrier Sydney, sister ship , candy amounted to 962.36 and $58.86: of the Royal Canadian Navy's Mag- iwas sent to the Provincial Sari- niflcent, Australia has had to payiitoruim. off s. trrulser. And though the Byd- RESOLUTIONS "Y "will 11¢ “#11111 111 "1110! W". u. That the thanks oi this C011- naval emertswyshe would bewleqvention be extended to the North gated to escort carrier work against Bedeque Insuture m, they, ewe‘, i 1119-1" "vy- ltainmont: to our Supervisor Miss Mm llllwllelll l" '1 PM!” ""11 Robin to Mrs. Herring Miss John- twar would be Australia's iidlVflJlC-‘sonl M,s_ Harold mu}; and the ed naval base cf Mantis, north of cast otutshe Married wen». and New (11111198-711115 “'35 =1 11115“ H1111“ [all others who contributed to cur

Oilened the meeting with the 119118119 prayer. Minutes of the August meeting were read andi approved. The Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $51.71. Re- ports were heard from the var- in Charlottetown.

ioiis conveners. The following new committees The C.W.L. prizes for Catech- |W9r6 BlD-Polmed, School. Mrs. John isni went to the following: Senior Hickox. Progrum, Mrs. Everett prize was won by Mary ltlclntyli-c; Huslmni. Mrs. Wm. Haslnm. Lunch, Junior prize went to Irena Mr-tn. Mrs. Arthur lolaslam, Mrs. Wm. tyrr. Prizes consisted of $2.50 11551111“ 311d Mm J°1m H1°11°1X~ each. 1t was decided to donate the Mrs. Joseph Mathceon invited samh amount r0,- the coming Wm. ‘the members for the October meet- T}... busimss pa" o! the 1.500; viilg.‘ Roll Call to be answered by ing was as follows: It was moved paying a “m1 for each 5129 °1 ‘he and seconded bill for cleaning 511m"

church be pa“ It was also moved | Correspondence was read and and seconded $850 go towards Mrs. Keith Mayne and Mrs. Won. delegates’ expenses. It was decid- 11135151“ ‘meted m 1mm“ ‘or the

ed to purchase 2,000 cod liver oil lsawaum Army‘

port and a member present ark- iiowledged n currd sent to her. The School Com. reported two new black boa-rd brushes needed ‘and a member offered to buy them

CHARIJOTFETOWN

PITTSBURGH PAINTS

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wit. Viviiil ti. ul~| triritiy‘

er and scoop to be left with Mr!- Murray MaoKay.

The sick committee reported no calls made and school in Med 01 paper towels, toilet paper and 908D- The new sick committee Mrs. Leigh MacEwen, Mrs. Claude MacEwen and Mrs. Bloyce Dunning.

‘The con rondence consisted or letters from orohanese. 5e1- vation Army and card of thank! frcm our former supervisor Miss M. Mat-Donald. It was decided to send $10.00 to Salvation Anny. Misses Norma MacKay, Jessie iidiaolilwexi. and Evelyn MBODWQH. Mrs. Nelson Roberts. Mrs. Bloyce Dunning were tippointed collectors for Orphanage.

A Committee of Mrs. Murray MacKay, Mrs. Harold Mayhem! and Mrs. George Oole were appointed to interview Miss Mary Stewart re- garding the Fifteenth Annivers- iii-y of the Institute. It was moved and seconded all bill! be ‘pH-id. The programme was a jumbled word contest won by Mrs. Nelson Riolierts and Elva MaeAllister.

The programme committee ibi- next meeting Mrs. James Cole and Mrs. Bloyce Dunning and Mrs. Wilbur MacKay hostess. R1011 call answered by naming first school tt-tlcllfil‘.

A dainty lunch was hostess and committee in charge and meeting closed with National

FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY 0F INSTITUTE

A very pleasant evening was

capsules for School districts at a ‘ {Iahvhxiflficdded 1th“ ti“ mbmbem reduced cost, and children could laud: o, ‘thzoléid, ti“: 1g. purchase same from the League. 1m tst H 1 Sh‘: N?“ 1

Mrs. Priscilla MacDonald gave a 1 ere 85am a t" Ragn-

splendld. report on the C. W. L. ‘Guide comm-duet

convention held in Charlottetown The members who received p,“ rect-‘lllly- Meeting Closed by prayer. zes at the Handicraft Exhibit were A penny sale conducted by sev- heartily congratulated. ivli-s. Laimbe cral of the ladies realized $5.50,wndui¢ted a "prawn;- Cgntegt". and the collection for the evening which was won by Mrs. John Hic- Jmoullted to $4.85. kox and Mrs. Clarence Haslam A special feature of the evening ;A “L/umbermarfs Contest" con- was a presentation to a young man ducted by Mrs. Matheson was won from the parish. Mr. Justin Mac- lb)’ MFS- 5- P11181198 11nd M115. Wl-Tl- Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis filo-slam. Refreshments were ser-

MacDonald. Justin will leave in a few days to resume his studies at St. Augustine's Seminary, Tor- onto.

An excellent address was reed by Mr. John Praught and the presentation of a substantial sum of money on behalf of the parish- ioners oi‘ Grand River was made by Mr. Urban Morrison.

In a few well chosen words Jus- tin thanked the parishoriers sin- cerely and assured them of his ‘prayers.

Father MacDonald, parish priest spoke briefly and congratulated the recipient on what he had ai- tained and wished him Godspeed and every success in the future. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. assisted by her two daughters, Teresa and Malsie: nth- ers assisting were Miss Lois Mor- risen and Miss Bernice Praught. A vote of thanks was tendered the hostess for her kind hospitality.

‘ved by the hostess and com. in charge and the meeting closed with the National Anthem.

STERLING W.I.

The September meeting of Ster- ling W.I. met at the home of Mrs. Fuay Douglas. ‘The president Mrs Oarl Woolner presided and opened the meeting in the usual mariner.

‘Twenty members responded to R2011 call. Minutes of the August meeting were read and approved.

Mrs. Vernon MacLean reported that the painting at the school would be done during the fall vac- ation.

School committee reported pslper WW€15 needed».

Visiting committee reported several visits made and flowers sent to two laosipital Patients. Bills were presented and on motion or- dered pald. Collectors were ap- pointed to canvas the district in aid of the Salvation Army Fiend.

States riavy base during the war and the U.S. wanted to keep it going. Ebibernal Affairs Minister Evatt tried to use this as a bargaining point 1n a Pacific defence pact with the U. S. until finally the Americans quit. Since then thr. jungle has taken charge and ihc base is scarcely even n shadow of its i945 ldlflllllfiSS.

Vital for Atistrallals defence is a powerful air force and aircraft in- dustry. Present operating strength is only about seven squadrons, with n total manpcwcr of about 8,500. Target for (he government's post- war defence plan was an air force of more than-tattoo men. There is probably no shortage of pilots at the moment but there is not nearly enough ground staff.

FARM WIVES OVERWOBKED

' HEDEMARK. NorIl1—(CP)— Wives on district fat-ml are re- lponsible for at least 50 per cent of the productive labor, according to a study recently completed by the Hedemark Agricultural Soci- eiy. Results of the survey showed the average farm wife does more than 6O per cent of the family work on the farm in addition to keeping house and caring for l family.

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2. That we express the regret of this convention at the loss of our valued member, Mrs. W. A. Field, Borden.

3. Whereas our aim as members of Women's Institutes is to raise the educational and cultural level of our communities. Resolved that

we reaffirm our riisttpprottlril of raising funds by lot teries. and games of chance,

4. That the Institutes of PEI. contribute to the fund known as the Velda Matthews fund by holding

means.

5. Wlheroas since the war, there are many instances of unmarried men and women living together in known illicit relationship an whereas, in many cases, an intoler- able sittiatlon has been created for children of a previous marriage liv- ing in those homes thus making a direct contribution to juvenile de- linquency and, whereas. this con- dition is causing n serious declin. in moral standards o! hitherto ro- spectable communities and, wihere-

as there is at present no law whereby such situations can be changed. Resolved that through

our W.I. executive we petition our legislators to consider this urgent problem at the next session oi the legislature and toenact effective legislation to deal with it.

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a benefit concert or by some other .

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Next meeting will be held in

the parish ha“. Mrs. Fleming irwited members

to meet at her home for October meeting when Roll call will be answered by paying a penny ac- cording to size shoe worn. Lunch The regular monthly meeting ofvfigmlfltée 311:1?’ wAMagm 1119 New H111?“ w" 1' w“ hem on Airs: Iibr-ne MlncBwcn Mrs. Sept. ‘itli. at the liruie of Mrs. S. H. Worden n“, Onlwlll, with thirteen members and‘ Progrmmm wmmmee M!‘ @1111" V1511“? Present lldlmer Pyle and Mrs. D.W. Macksy T1"! “wills °l>°ll°<1 ‘"1111 111° 1111K"! Mrs. J.E Hlscott conducted art ing of the Institute Ode followed liy I Weremmg‘ llGame comes”. ‘he the Creed. Roll Call was answeredhmzfl being won by Mm Dams,” by 1‘ "G91 W611 Cmfl", land Mrs. Malone. The minutes of the last mesh‘ The host“! named by a Con,” 1113 “T” 1"” “m1 adopted" The mittee served delightful refresh- secretary reported that $38.74 was mum Meeting closed with “The left from lawn party, after all bills King; were paid. l ' The correspondence was read aand consisted of iWo thank you letters from Marie Klckham nndl Mrs. Stanley Newman, also letters The mmmiy megflng of New from the salvation Army. Orrh- London W.I. was held at the home arias. T. B. league. Red Cross soc-lot Mrs. Dan MacKay‘ on Friday lety and Miss Mildred Crosby. sop; 9th A letter from MKS. $185810 Robert, Meeting gpengd in ugml gs‘. England. thank-ins the members rier with seventeen mwitbers and for the food parcels and telling three visitors present by paying about the activities in their In- 1 cent for each inch waist measure. stltuic was very Interesting. uinutes of last meeting were rend, It was moved abd seconded that approved and signed. the Institute give $5.00 to each Or- The Ice Cream Freezer has been

NEW uayaiv w. r.

NEW LONDON W.I.

spent at Lakeview lodge Caven- dish on Friday Sept 23rd when the members of New London Wom- en's Institute with their husbands

aid Hashim were appointed lone celebrated the fifteenth Annivers- ary of the Institute.

A delicious chicken dinner wu served by Miss Mary Stewart Ll- sistcd by Miss Evelyn Brown, Mrs. Lorne Stewart and Mrs. Sterling Stewart.

The reminder of the evening was spent in playing cards and croklnole prizes for cards going to

Ewen; Cmklnole first prize to Mrs. Harold Dunning and Mrs. Bloyce Dunning consolation Mrs. Nelson Roberts and Miss E. MaoAilister. Mrs. Harold Mayhew moved s. vote of thanks to the ladies for a plesant evening which was second- ed by Mr, Mont MacEwen and acknowledged by the President

The National Anthem brought this pleasant evening to a close.

OYSTER BED BRIDGE W.I.

‘llho regular ntoxinfily meeting of the Oyster Bed Bridge wom- en's Institute was held 0n Sept. 0, at the home of secretary with 8 members and one visitor. Meeting opened by repeating Creed in unison. Roll call was answered by what woman dislike in mern, fol- lowed by minutes which were up- proved as reed.

Treasurer reported $56.18 on hand. Committee had no reports Gifts had been got for the gllll who helped in concert also "Baby Gifts". it was decided to ask those who are to receive the gifts to next meeting. One Birthday wa added to the Birthday Book. $25.08 was donated toward the repairs of the school. Institute news was road also letter that was received from a member in Blgland who re- cieved some of the soap that was sent.

Next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. EL. and Daniel MacPhei-son on October 4th, with Roll call to be answered by collec- tion. Lunch was served by hoe as assisted by Mrs. Daniel MacPher- son and a social hour was etidoyed-

ROADS FOR BENGAL

NEWDELI-iI-(Cifi-Are- cently-launched 06.000900 five-

ilihanagfi- repaired. Ilt was decided to charge

It was decided to tales advantage n {as or m who; to member-g and or the Rea cm- orrer in suop-lstoo to outsiders for use of same. lyins 11th oil Capsules to the chlld-lalso to get a ten-cent oooop and i-ert. ‘The secretary was to otrder charge 5 cents for use of it. Freez-

year West Bengal road develop- ment scheme involves the building 01 1.000 miles of new roads and improvement of 900 miles of exist- ing roads.

Pleasant Grove School

Scholars

BACK ROW: James Morrison, John Lamphier, Phyllig Mwponng, gym-m. gun.“ m“; “m” 7 I

Edward Morrison, Dannie Lsmphier, Alfred Morrison, Blanche MacDonald, Leo McClbe, Ray Mne-

Donald, Pauline Morrissey tteacher.)

T110111‘ 110W: Jute Cuweil. Georle Micbonald. Anns Mouison. Billy Doyle, Norbert Morrison, um

Morrison, Lucy Buell, Annabelle Hardy, Dick Lew ior. Hubert Mor

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IN MEMORIAAI