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Dear Mary Haworth: We have
a friend, call her Madge (which
is not her name), who is basically a terrific girl. She is attractive, Very capable, good-hearted; will ‘I0 Pnything for anyone. But on social occasions, whetherzat large or small parties, and regardless of whether she knows the guests W811. or is meeting them for the
first time. she gets rowdy when
she starts drinking. She becomes so uninhibited,
:
pecially the hostess’ Madge has been dropped by numerous friends after such an experience. And we know how they feel, but because she is basically so good, we hate to drop her as they have.
is there anything you might suggest, in regard to handling the porblem? Thank you. -— E. F.
N0 DISCIPLINE?
Dear E. F.: I once heard a wise gentlewoman say of a ne’er-do- well nephew (then in middle age): “The boy has lovely qali- ties; but no character.” This might be a capsule reading of Madge’s make-up also.
You emphasize the claim that she is basically good. What you mean, probably, is that she has
trol.
But the fact is -(according to your story) that she behaves very badly; very selfishly; without re- gard for the feelings of others, or the rights of others, in party situ- ations. Which means that she has not much character in the posi- tive sense—since good character is the sum of educated habit and systematic effort aimed at main- taining considerate conduct.
It appears that Madge’s com- pulsive reaction to a captive au- dience (as at parties) is to insult the accepted standard of decency, to mock and defy it; to set her- self apart from and against it. Why? This is a sick-minded atti-
snooker performance she puts on. They are partly camouflage, a contrived ‘excuse for misbehav- ing; and partly a help in pulling it off——a way of borrowing cour- age, dulling the edge of aware- ness, before throwing stink bombs into the audience.
All things considered, I think my sympathies veer towards those who drop Madge, to get rid of the discourtesy and embarrass- ment she visits on friends and their guests. Ralph Waldo Emer- son, sage of the western world, says friendship is made for rough usage. When real it doesn't wear kid gloves. True friendship is, or should be, a valued source of in- structive reproof as needed.
conformity to good manners. It's no favor to her to condone her boorishness—any more than you would permit a “friend” to fetch rotten garbage into your parlor and hurl it about, when you’re having company, time and again.
If Madge were put on notice by loyal friends that‘ they are _fed up with her rowdyism, and won’t be asking her to parties again if she gives any further offense, she might turn over a new leaf in a hurry. And if she needs help in
doing this, she probably should‘
apply to pyschiatry for it. There is a lot of neurotic material im- plicit in the ugly behavior she un- leashes in drink. — M. H.
FIRST IN WEST
Tues., Febfis, 1953 The Guardian Page 9
FORTUNE BRIDGE W. I.
The February meeting of the Fortune Bridge Women’s Insti- tute was held at the home of Mrs. Harry Burke with eleven mem- bers and three visitors present. Meeting opened by singing the Ode and repeating Mary Stewart Collect in unison.
Minutes were,,read by_the sec- retary and approved. Treasurer’s report was given, showing $32.05 cash realized from bean supper, with a total of $216.28 cash on hand.
Mrs. ' Jocelyn Coir n invited members to her home for next meeting with Mrs. G. Jackson and Mrs. L. Francis on lunch committee. Collection of $170 W35 taken and a contest put on by Mrs. Sterling Burke, prizes won by Mrs. H. Townshend and Mrs. J..Bennett.
Mrs. }eo. Campbell to furnish program for nextt meetintg. Roll
call for next mee ing 0 e sing ..S;’:€§fi’f”i‘3‘*.’3§‘; .::.:..:;i:%*..%’.i. or or ate $2 to M. S. Society. Mrs. Lloyd -Lunch Was. the“ seW.'t3:i by host?“ Townshend offered her home for and assmmg comm’ ee'
tude,. not to be imputed, simply
to drinking too much.
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IBISHTOWN W.I.
the February meeting of the Imhtown W.I. was held on the 43,, st Mira. I-Iaro.d MacLeod’s km; The opening song '"Dhe uh; We Get Together” was fol- mea. by the‘ collect and roll ¢ -ghich was anexchange of “I7 valentines. 18 members '1.» mroll call. minutes of last meeting and approved. The reported $505.07 on m e l committee reported hot, lunches had been ii», the school children dur- §, I ‘ and wene appreciat- that $4.64 had been
;po:;it:.i-ou’small items for the
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~ 7 new school committee is li1ii.’7.Arelile Paynter and Mrs. lily: Carr who will buy supplies Ioillonthme the hot lunches for uni; month. The sick committee W making several calls.
_._'David Campbell and Mrs. Clayton St-avert are the new sick committee.
The sum of $51.00 proceeds ham 2 card prties was reported by the month’s committee..$42.00 was handed in by the card sec- retary as profit on cards sold during the past two years.
On motion the following bills were paid. $5.00 group member- ‘hilt fee to musical festival, in- ihldlng names of “ve members. $38.01 _to assist in putting new floor in Kensington' High School Audltoriuin. $2.00 fees to Drama Festival and $2.00 to Multiple icletosis Society $10.00 to help with hot lunches. The collection mounted to $1.10. ,
A community get together was “Rested for Education Week in March to be held in the hall, for “ID Plrents and pupils if agree- W8 to the teacher. A discussion Iollcvwed on looking into the mat- te!‘ of a break in the kitc-lien floor in the hall. This was left 11* °harse of the hall trustees to I00 what willhave to be done ‘"4 1‘°l>0l‘¢ on same.
.5 ‘"11 quota of Red Cross sew- ing and knitting was handed in $15 more ordered to be sent for. he Marchtmeetin-g will be at M“ Clijlyton Stavertis.
After the Queen was sung, con- inst: were put -on by members Alchaurse of a Valentine Variety.
so a reading entitled. “The Un-
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cabana resort bag of Milan straw, even to the double handles. The boxed bottom and extra outside pocket all point to fashion smart- ness for vacation fun or summer town wear. .
John E. McLeod written up in her usual fun provoking manner which caused much memiiment. Ref»resh.mients and a. social hour were enjoyed by all.
BROOKFIELD W. I.
The regular meeting oh the Brookfield Women: Institute was held at the home of Mrs. David Andrews on February 4th. In
the absence of the president the vice-president presided.
Meeting opened by repeating the creed ~in unison. Roll call answered -by 10 members and 2 visitors. 2 members paid their fees for the coming year.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.'Tho school committee had no report. A thank - you letter was received from the teacher for the pencil , sharpener. .
The sick committee reported making calls and taking fruit. Thank-you cards have been re- ceived for fruit and cards of sympathy sent.
Correspondence was read by the secretary. It was moved and seconded $2.00 be given the Mul- tiple Sclerosis Society. It was moved and seconded 00 have a crokintile party in the school on February 14th. each member to take six lunches. Mrs. Preston Sentner to get prizes.
The Red Cross convener pass- ed out material for sewing and knitting programme. Committee for next month is Mrs. Pearle jMacI¢od and Mrs. John Mathe- son. Place of next meeting un- decided. Collection 70 cents.
Two interesting contests were put_on by Mrs. Gordon MacLeod and Miss Grace Wood. Meeting closed with the Lords Prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess.
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the makings of engaging person- ality if she would behave herself
that all are embarrassed—and es- well; or if she had herself in con-
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