ELLEN'S DIARY

A Fire Across The River

days-to farm and fish. and mingle the ways of the land with those of the deep. Communication be- tween "the Island" and the main- land of farms was made season- ally by boat. by horse and walltm or on foot at low tide, by sleigh and also on foot along the winter- ice. And there for years in a wind- ow of that home of Jamcs' for- bears I light was kept to Elllfle those who must make I ci'0SSlll8 at night. with James. we have seen its star twinkle forth. I wel- come beacon indeed to any who then must be abroad...Tonighl. as they will also be those of his kin. memories come back to him that loved home he so well knew that is gone now. taken by fire. What I tragic h is! How fast the fin for their own. the PHYIIIIIKS. irreplaceable And a sad I have taken in Maritime ren and older.

At Alder-lea, we continue tain I respect for its we have recognized

An unfortunate happening of to- day, and one which occasioned James much regret was the news that his mother's home "across the river". the house in which she -. was born and spent her girlhood

years had been this morning de- ,' stroyed by fire.

It was an old home. I house of many r ms and situated nicely. ' and alw s hospitably, on I point T of land which juts into the waters pi of the Strait. In summer. it was W especially lovely there. the fields , enhanced by the nearnesa to the sea which sparkled about.

, Owned in the long ago by James' i grandparents. it passed in time to I son of the place and his wife. And there in his boyhood James spent many happy days visiting i with cousins and loved ones. in those years before the changes of time broke up the household an the farm passed to other hands. ' But since then we have made

'-' pilgrimage there. James to recall ”' vividly the happy carefree visits of those golden years. Here "in this very field" there was grain growing in I remembered year. and there was the pasture where this or that cow or loved horse of the place lazed away the sum- mcr days in part. . .

And there through the haze of summer-sunshine. was it a mile away'.' St. Peter's island with its red cliffs and green fields and houses rest d on the quiet waves. Families since gone they tell us. lived there content in those olden

seasons of lieartlifires:

asleep or awake without compel ent adult care.

and its gay lines of wash over tli countryside!

Good night . . .

ELEANOR ROSS

appcning a fire mes can Claim the

gatherings of years. oll this uinier's fires in cs-child-

to main-

hazards-those all along the

years and stressing this one in the never to 20,

away, leaving children at home.

And the day uas so good for the- housewives. with its sunny wind;

Until tomorrow - - --ll&lll')' -

OMEN

Page 8. The Guardian

Monday. Feb. 27. 1956

Happenings

Mrs. Maylca Manning. of Women's work in Prince Ed- ward Island, leaves the beginning

Canadian Council of and the annual meeting of the Can-

adian Agricultural Extension Coun-

cil which will be held at the Bess-

borough Hotel. Saskatoon. Mrs.

Manning Will visit other cities en

route.

Mrs. J. F. Connolly and heri daughter Paula lcave Monday for Mont Joli, Quebec. to join Mr. Connolly. Miss Norma Connolly lwho is in Grade Xi at St. Jos- leph's Convent will finish out her 'school year in Charlottetown.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Storey held . a family dinner party at their res-

-ldence, Belvedcre Heights. in hon our of Mrs. J.I-T Connolly.

Miss Isabelle Storey entertained delightfully Thursday evening inl honour of her mother. Mrs. II. J Storey. the occasion being Mrs Sttirey's birthday anniversary. Mrs Connolly at this party was also presented with a going-away gift.

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Mrs. Jack Mat-Eachcrn and Mrs Edward Gallant held a dinner par ty Saturday evening at the Char

Director I friend. Roll call to be answered with an Irish joke.

of this week to attend the annual socks and used clothing we" pas. 4-H Clubs sed in and Mrs.

Color Can Work Magic

Remodeling is really going to work its magic this year. Never have there been so many projects planned or already in the works.

You'll be reading about the wonders that can be accomplish- ed by putting I new front on I house. You'll see countless before- ; Ind-after pictures showing how i blighted housing areas can be it given new life and beauty with the aid of imagination and energy. Be- fore you know it, you'll be getting the fever. too.

THE FIRST SIGN

The first sign will find you look-

Ing with questioning eyes at rooms

that are too small. at closets that

are too crowded and at kitchens

that are outdated. The nice thing

about It is that the whole housing

industry is going to he at your , service to aid you in your under- I takings. There are all types of new products and improved versions of old standbys.

The easiest and prime worker of remodelling magic. of course. is that colorful sbstance known as paint. With paint, you can work a major transformation in the ap- pearance of I room or the exterior of a house more quickly than with' any other device-and more econo-

er you

fiat finish or a transparent coa

liness.

changes

cosy. You can "lower" rooms and give the appearance

You can improve the arcliitectur

er or cooler. It all depends

color. SMALL ROOMS

barn-like room. use in rich. da hue on the wall. If the woodwo

color down onto the wall for foot or two. The too-low ceiling made to seem higher by painti it in white or a very of the wall color. For a room tl

with approximately ten dollars

hue on the side ones.

MORNING SMILE

Bathtub scene:

day?"

BANANA IREAD

1 cup shortening

1 cup white sugar Cream together

2 eggs well beaten

4 ripe bananas (mashed) 2 cups flour

1 tsp. sods

Sifted together

V: tsp. salt

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ure. to make water run up hill twist I rope of sand. It makes difference whether the actors

worth of paint. And that surely is just about the most inexpensive and quickest bit of transformation magic one can perform. For wheth- use a gleaming gloss niel. a semi-gloss. a velvety

ing, you immediately gain I sense of newness. freshness, great clean-

In addition. there are countless and iiiipmveiiieiits you can make in the appearance of your home by your color choice. You can make small rooms seem larger and barn-like rooms more too-tall E

height to rooms with low ceilings.

appearance of I room that is bad- ly proportioned or that is too "cut- up" with badly placed woodwork. You an make a room seem warm- on

The easiest way to "enlarge" small rooms is to use light tints on the walls and paint the wood- work to match. To scale down a

is well-proportioned and well-plac- ed. you can emphasize it by cost

light tint

is too long for its width. use a dark color on the one wall. a light blue

"Jimmy. don't you know it's wicked to sail your boat on Sun-.

"But this isn't I pleasure cruise.1 Mummy. it's I missionary goingl

Words Of The Wise

The history of persecution is I history of endeavors to cheat nat-

Vs cup chopped walnut meats

about I hour.

Bake in loaf pan 350 degrees

hmany Of One. 8 Lyra

"ANNE ADAMS PATTERNS

nt or I mob. --(Emerson).

lotlctown Hotel in honour of Mrs., .l.F. Connolly, Covers were laidr for twelve. l ltlrs. Fri-ti l'iJ.Hll and Mrs. Wal-l ter Lawlor entertained Sunday afternoon at the tea hour in hun- our of Mrs. .l.F. Connolly. The par- ty was held at Mrs. Egan's res- idence. Mctiill Avenue

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The regular meeting of the Al pha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was held at the home of Mrs. H.H Simpson on Wednesday evening. The business was conducted by Mrs. Simpson. President, plans 1were made for a "Talisman Tea" .on April 3. The cultural program was presented by Mrs. Douglas l)cnnis and Miss Heather Mac- Lean. Refreshments were served by the hostess. assisted by Mrs. Larry Flaught and Mrs. Leigh Semple.

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SPRINGFIELD W.I.

Spriiigfield W.l. met at the home of Mrs. William Haslam. where Valentine decorations added their note of colour for the Feb- ruary mceting which was presid- ed over by the president. The theme. "institute Work" was car- ried out in the singing of the Ode the collect and in the program. Nine members and one visitor an- swered roll call with a suggestion for a social and passed in Valen-

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micaliy. LOW cosr mic gin fig-";::lq""l0' '""".nnes for-the crippled children. '3.Wlly- W" "H v-aim the Mile To "low" a in-i-iaii mom. reiilievcdlIlilhiiesbillffrdl-giitli lf3”t'3s Cellini! and WWIWOVK M an 8V91'- paint the ceiliniz a deep color and Following the reading of the cor- 'l39 mom in lust 3 few h0""- -D0SSlbl3' - CBITY ill? Cellini: respondencc it was voted that 35.00 be donated to the March of Dimes,

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ris Sinclair and Miss Muriel llas lam were appointed additional members to attend the festival association meetings. Mrs

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fllllers. than launder the locks as usual. The status will have vas-

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If socks have polish stains. first

Bed

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55.00 to Breadalbane library. and 52.00 to the polio post. Sub- scriptions for W.I. neiis were paid and it was moved and seconded that ten siiliscriplioiis be ordered to be sent to our adopted english

ltlrs. Andrew llughcs. Mrs. Nor-

music

Norris Sinclair kindly invited the members to meet at her home in March when each one is to bring

Ensemble For Spring Wear

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The donations of knitted toqucs.

Crawford Sinc- lair and Mrs. Keith Mayne volun- tcered to pack them for shipment to Unitarian Service Committee headquarters.

Mrs. Crawford Sinclair. conven- or, conducted the program and gave an interesting sketch of the origin of St. Valentine's day. The expressed regret that the guest speaker. Mrs. Harold Laird. edit- or of Federated News. was unable to be present. However. Mrs. Laird had thoughtfully sent her address in which she graphically described the business and social affairs of the F.W.I.C Convention which she had attended in Winni- peg. Her description of the Peace Garden and the ceremonies there was much appreciated and I vote of thanks to Mrs. Laird. in absent- ia. was heartily endorsed by all present.

"Open up your Heart" was sung by Misses Betty and Beryl Has- lam and I valentine contest pro- vided much merriment. The meet- ing closed with the singing of ".launita" and lunch was served by the hostess and committee in charge.

KINGSTON W.M.S.

The February meeting of the Kingston United W.M.S. met It the home of Mrs. Elmer Younker. The President. Mrs. Lloyd Mac- Kinnon, led the worship period and opened the meeting with hymn. "In Christ there is no east nor West" repeating hymn 76 as I pryer. There was I bible study of scripture readings by the dif- ferent members with questions and answers. Mrs. Lyman New- son had the study book chapter I "The People. the Government. The Church". Mrs. Zylphia New- son read the christian steward- ship. A vote of thanks was extended to those who brought reports from the Presbyterial. Minutes were read and approved. Nine members answered to roll call. Collection was S4.7l. Friendship fund 38 cents. It was decided to answer roll call with the word "Prayer" in verse of scripture, al- so to bring I "Sympathy card". Next place of meeting It Mrs. Edgar Newson. Lunch committee Mrs. Lloyd Macliinnon. Mrs. Mur- iel Green. Mrs. Zylpha Newson. Meeting closed with mizpah bene- diction. Lunch was served by the hostesses and committee in charge.

DARNLEY AND SEA VIEW AUXILIARY The regular meeting of Darnley and Sea View Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Gordon Cousins on January 10th. Meeting opened by singing hymn "Jesus, Thou di- vine Companion". Scripture read- ings by members and prayer of dedication to further the work of the Missionary Society. Closing hymn. "Behold us lard. I little Space." Roll call was answered by I verse on New Years. Members had read- ings on New Years. offering taken and dedicated. Mrs. R. Cousins Iiad the study book. assisted by Mrs. A. Cousins and Mrs. G Cous- ins. Mecting closed with benedict- ion. Lunch was served by the host- ess and I social hour enjoyed. FEBRUARY Mrs. Elmer Hickey was hostess

to the Darnley and Sea View Aux-

"Fatima" Silliouet is I new theme introduced by Cell Chap- man showing I draped white

iliary for the February meeting. Seven members answered roll call with I verse on Mercy and two visitors present. Minutes of last two meetings were read. Correspondence consisted of I letter from Mrs. Louis Cairns. Mrs. Harry Crozier gave a detail- ed financial report of the year 1955. Collection taken and dedicated. "The World Day of Prayer" ser- vice was followed out. Mrs. Elmer Hickey was leader for prayer and affirmation. Mrs. Harry for penitence;

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Crozier was leader Mrs. Arthur Mac- Kay. leader for thanksgiving: Mrs. John Benirstn leader for interces- iiion: Mrs. Robert Cousins leader for offering. Prayers by Mrs. Ll- oyd Adams and Mrs. Fulton Sim- mon. Mrs. Harry Crozier. during the intcrccssimi. had I reading. "The Death of Mrs. Prayer Meet- ing". Collection taken. benedict- ion closed the meeting. Lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed.

BRACKLEY W. I.

The Bracklcy W. I. held their Feb. meeting at the home of Mrs. Willard Prowse The meeting open- ed with the singing of the Ode fol- lowed by all members repeating the Creed.

vm ' Bills were presented and paid. "0 Corrcspontlance was read. New be committees appointed: School. Mrs. Willard Prowse; Sick. Mrs.

Frank

the articles needed for the schoo had been purchased and deliver- ed. The sick committee reported the sending of cards and that a gift of flowers had been sent to Mr. George Younker on his 100th birthday.

Hedley Stewart and Mrs. Blatch. The March meeting to be held at the home of lirs. Leslie Prowse with Mrs. Hedley Stewart and Mrs. Earl Clark on the lunch committee. After the meeting was adjourned a White Elephant Sale was held followed by lunch being served by hostess and committee In charge.

NEW GLASGOW W. M. 8.

Mrs. C. S. llingwell entertained New Glasgow United Church WM. 8. on Friday evening Feb. 3th. The vice-president. Miss Elise Laird was in the chair. Meeting opened by singing "All the Way My Saviour Leads Me." The de- votional period was conducted by Mrs. .l. 5 Edward. "Our High Calling." being the theme of the study. Passages from the Gospel were read and discussed. A brief prayer followed by singing "Bless be the tie that Binds." closed the devotional. In the absence of the recording secretary Miss Anna Stevenson was appointed to lake the minutes. Six members and one associate mem- ber answered roll call by repeat- I verse of Scripture. A letter was read by Miss Elise Laird con- cerning the World Day of Prayer. The Literature Secretary

In the pre trig with t of Christ. The community frlndithip sec- retary reported eight cards sent to sick. ten visits made in homes. on in hospital and four treats giv- en also four thank yo1l,lI0f.QI re-

Designer's New Theme silk crepe sheath and an "All Pasha" jewel-encrusted bolero.

Snrington W. I.

Laird. Meeting closed by "Take Time To Be Holy," followed by

e Lord's Prayer in unison. WESTMORELAND W. I.

The regular monthly meeting of Westmorelad W. I. was held Tues- day evening Feb. home of Mrs.

14th.. at Eight

Minutes of previous

trc-elected I:

Meetin

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SPRINGTON W. 1.

regular meeting of

The

Roy Gallant with the Vice-r-resident. Mrs. Roy Cross-

man. presiding. answered roll call. One member

paid dues.

members

meeting were read. approved and signed. Reports of committees were then heard and new ones appointed were: Sick, Mrs. Roy Crossman. Mrs. Heber Canfield; School, Mrs. Wrixon Moore ucational. Mrs. Roy Gallant. Mrs. Charles Macltenzie; Lunch. Mrs. Roy Crossman, Mrs. Hal Roger- son, Mrs. Roy Gallant. Mrs. Arthur Sbcrrcn invited the members for March meeting. Cor- I spondence was then read and discussed. It was decided to send 32.00 to March of Dimes also to send I sympathy card to a friend. Red Cross Knitting and Sewing was passed out to the members. A paper on Household Hints was read by Educational committee.

adjourned and I social hour fol owed. Lunch was served

met at the home of Mrs. Duncan Macintosh on Feb- ruary lst. Due to weather condit-

Ion there was not a large attend- ls dimer ance. The meeting opened by the Mary Stewart collect followed by the

Mary Haw,pr.fl'f Husband Tells Wile” He's No Different From Other Men

ing to you in desperation. My mar- riage seems at an end. but I can- not quite accept thts because of our four childhen. On the other hand. I cannot accept life with my hus-

Tom always has been the type of

wants all that marriage offers plus I lot of bachelor freedom too. He thinks it's quite all right to Irlss another woman if he takes a notion. Also it seems right to him to spend considerable time dancing with other women, or sitting with them in bars. He says all men do things like that; he says it's just one of the basic differences be- tween men and women; one of the

if he has male companionshi but not female.

Your comment will be greatly appreciated; but please don't tell me to make myself and our home attractive so that he will want to be home. I've done all that; but still be is like he is. P.R. MAN'S STUNTED