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THE GUARDIAN. (J'lARLOTTETOWN

. AUGUST 14, 195.

The Micmacs

In Early Times

Excerpts from I work by Nich-

olas Denys, first Governor of Ace- dia, published in France in mm and translated by Dr. William F. Ganong for the Champlain socie- ty. - Continued from last 'rues- day.

Their needles are of bone, and they make them pointed as awla by dint of sharpening them. They pierce the barks. and pass the root

' from hole to hole for the breadth of the barks. This being finished

' they roll them as tightly as they canithst they may be easier to carry. when they strip them 011 the wigwam to carry them to mother place. since they are dried from the fire which had been made there, they heat them again to make them more supple. in Pro- portlon as they heat, they are rolled up; otherwise they would break through being so d1'y..

At the present time they still do it in the same way, but they have good axes, knives more conven- ient for their work, and kettles easy to carry. This is a great con- venience for them, as they are not obliged to go to the place where were their kettles of wood. 01 which one never sees any at pre- sent. as they have entirely aban- doned the use of them.

As to their marriage, in old times I boy who wished to have a girl was obliged to serve the father several years, according to agree- ment. His duty was to go a hunt- ing. to show that he was a 800d

.hunter capable of supporting well his wife and family. He had to make hows, arrows, the fra.rne of snowshoes. even a canoe - that is to say. to do the work of men. Everything that he did during his time went to the father of the girl, but nevertheless he had use of it himself in case of need.

His mistress corded the snow- shoes, made his clothes. his moc- caslons and stockings. as evidence that she was clever in work. The father. the mother, the daughter and the suitor all slept in the same Wigwam, the daughter near her mother, and the suitor on the other side, always with the fire be- tween them. There never occur- red the least disorder.

The zirls were very modest at that time, always clothed with a well-dressed Moose skin which des- cended below the knees. They mad- thelr slockiligs and their shoes

i the same kind of skin for thn ' 'VlIlt6I' they made robes

mg expired, it was

of the marriage.

of the boy came to

. the girl, and asked

ere pleasing to them.

......:r of the girl was fav-

..le to it, it was then neces- ary to learn from the two parties concerned if they were content therewith; and if one of the two did not wish the marriage, notli- ing further was done. They were never compelled. But if all were in agreement, a day was chosen for making a banquet; in the mean- time the boy went a-hunting, and did his very best. to treat the as- sembly as well to roast as to boiled meat, and to have especially an abundance of soup, good and fat.

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The dly having arrived, all the relatives and guests assembled. and everything being ready the men and older boys all entered the wigwam, the old men at the upper end near the father and mother. The upper end is the left when entering the wlgwam, and a circuit is made passing to the right. No other woman entered save the mother of the boy. Each one having taken his place, all seated themselves upon their but- tocks, like Apes, for that is their posture. The bridegroom brought in the meat on a huge bark dish. divided ii, and placed it on as many plates as there were per- sons, as much as they could hold. There was in each plate enough for a dozen persons. l-le gave each one his plate. and they devoted themselves to eating. . . . . The bridegroom was there also with a great dish of soup. which he gave to the first one that he might drink his fill. He. having sufficiently quenched his thirst, passed the dish to his neighbor. who did the same. when it was empty it was filled again. Then having dnlnk and feasted well, they wok a comfortable posture. The oldest of them made a speech in praise of the bride- groom. and gave an accounaof his genealogy, in which he was always found descended from some great chief ten or twelve generations back. He exaggerated everything good they had done. as well in war as in hunting, the spirit they show- ed, the good counsel they had giv- en, and everything of consequence they had done in their lives. l-le commenced with the most an- cient, and, descending from gener- ation to generation, he came to a conclusion with the father of the bridegroom. Then he exhorted the

bridegroom not to degenerate from the worth of pi: ancestors. I I O

Having finshed his speech. all the company made two or three cries saying "1-lau, hau, hau." Af- ter this the bridegroom thanked them, promising as much as. and more than his ancestors; then the assembly gave again the same cry. Then the bridegroom set about dancing; he chanted war songs which he composed on the spot and which exalted his courage and his worth, the number of animals he had killed, and everything that he aspired to do. In dancing he tool: in his hands a. bow, arrows. and a. great shaft in which is set a bone of a Moose, sharply pointed, with which they kill animals in winter when there is a great depth of snow. O I O

This sort of thing they did one after another, each having his sons. during which he would work himself into a fury. and seemed as if he wished to kill somebody. Having finished, the entire as- sembly recommenced their "Hau. hau, hau" which signifies Joy and contentment. After this they com- menced scam to eat" and drink un- til they were full. Then they call- ed their wives and children who were not far off; these came and each one gave them his plate from which they proceeded to eat in their turn . .

They have thus developed into is custom the recital of their genea- lbsies. both in the speeches they make at marriages, and also at funerals. This is in order to keep alive the memory and to preserve by tradition from father to son, the history of their ancestors, and of their greatest qualities, some- thing which would otherwise be lost to them, and would deprive them of a knowledge of their re- latlonshlps. which they preserve by this means; and it serves to transmit their family alllaiueg to posterity. of these matters they are very inquisitive, especially those descended from the ancient chiefs; this they sometimes claim for more than twenty generations, something which makes them more

more - aoso ;

honoured by all the others.

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Joyful news l

mc Morning Smile ms Mill Hurts In 3 discussion on wom.-n's styles in an American quiz show. an elderly man was one of the contestants. He was nsxerl: "l alip- pose you are old enough to re- member wasp waists?" "mmeniber 'em," he exclaimed bitterly. "'rhat'a when I got stung."

ussrrrs sovs: am Kindergartens were founded in Germany by i-'i-ledi-lch Froebeiwhn plania re-

quiring constant attention

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The Hon. Mrl. Andrew Elphinstone, senior lady-in-waiting to Pl-ln. cess Elizabeth. is one of four employees who will make the trip to Canada with the royal couple in October. In the busy whirl of actlv ltics facing the Princess when she lands with the Duke of Edinburgh in Quebec Oct. 2 the assistance of Mrs. Elphinstone will be invaluable As social adviser and companion to the Princess. who is godmother

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the scenes, planning wardrobes and procedures for the day. Since the royal couple are expecting to visit industrial nnd defence. pro- duction plants and navy, army and air force stations, changes in costume will frequently be demanded. In the selection of outfits Mrs. Elphinstone's guidance must be lrreproacliable. Timing is an: other important factor. since, on many days. the two friends will have

much of her work will be behind

little time to discuss habits in the

rush to maintain schedules.

to her daughter. Rosemary. right, i I

I A country Garden

Mrs. Gordon Macmillan The poetry of earth is never dead: When all the birds are faint with the hot sun,

And hide in cooling trees, a voice will run

From hedge to hedge about the new-mown mead;

That is the Grkshopper, he takes the lead

Ii. summer luxury,-he has never done I

out with fun

pleasant weed. The poetry of earth is ceasing never: I On a lone winter evening. when the frost ! Has wrought a silence, from the' stove there shrllls The crickets' song. in warmth in-- creasing ever. And seems to one in drowsiness half lost

The grasshoppers among some grassy hills. -Keats. 0 O O The lovely shell-pink single

Rose named Dainty Bess is one of the most perfect roses in the gar- den. and it is very fragrant. Single Roses have an appeal which enthrails many by their aitlstic beauty. More and more gardeners include Single Roses forl their simple beauty in the garden.i Single Roses also lend themselves exceptionally well to cutting and. when properly arranged in a suit- able container they present a pic- ture, the like of which is not easily obtained with most other flowers.

This rose has lived over the se- vere wlnters here in the garden with a hilllng up of good earth and has had many sprays df per- fectly formed shell-pink roses with crimson stamens. I would like to have many of these roses in the garden.

Bidalcea, Greek Mallow. is a na- tive of North America and a true Mallow with the distinctive, ad- mirable flowers of that large fam- ily, -which has representatives all over the world. and claims such species as the tropical Hibisods and the better known I-Tollyhock. The Mallows are a genus of the family Malvaceae. from the Latin, nialva, mallow, which is also the origin of the word mauve, as many of the flowers are rose-purple. sidalcea is a hardy herbaceous perennial with the appearance of a small I-loilyhock. There are many of these perennials in the garden, and they are lovely now blooming at the same time as the Phlox in different colors.

The open saucer-shaped blooms are borne on spires rising from two to four feet high and in this good growing season they are reaching new heights.

The plant was first sent to Eng- land in 1838. but the possibilities of development were not exploited until recently. The name Sidalcea is from side, on old Greek name for a kind of Mallow. and alkea. strength or healing virtue. They make very graceful tall flowers for decoration and they come in sev- eral of the crimson and silvery pinks and shades of these colors.

The Oleander is covered with the fragrant rosy pink flowers and Is doing much better in a warmer spot than usual to the south of the house. I have found that if the gardener can find A suitable place for certain plants they seem to be very inuch.lovelier.

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"The sound of summer is every- where-in the passing breeze. in the hedge. in the broad-bnnch- ing trees, in the grass nit swings: all the myriad particles that to- gether make the summer, are in motion.

The up moves the trees, the pollen is pushed out from grass and flower. and yet again these acres and acres of leaves and square miles of true blades-fo: they would cover acres and square miles if reckoned edge to edge- are drawing their strength from the "atmosphere. llxceedingly min- vte as these vibrations must be. their numbers perhaps may give them a volume teaching in the aggregate-..to the power of the ear. Buldes the quivering leaf. the swinging grass. the fluttering birds wing and the thousand oval mem- brences which innumerable insects whirl about. I faintly resonance seems to come from the very earth itself. The fervour of the sun- besms descending in a tidal flood rings on the strung harp of tin.- earth."

Humming Bird: are very busy in

e rests at ease beneath some -

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, DOROTHY DIX SAYS- - g

Man Underfooi Boiler Too Much Than Too

Little Of Ma

le's Society

DEAR MISS DIX: My husband and I hat? been married nearly

live you rs.

to tell him so. privacy. but I ha

to get out with

over seeming trifles. I do know, realize the importance you place on

ins husband for whom the family h these situations, yours, I know you

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, I am 50. he is 60 and is retired. With his delights; for when tired but here is my problem. You know how a woman hates to do house- work when her husband is constantly about the house. ' out into the yard, he runs in and out asking me what I am doing. to stand over me and see what's going on. makes me so nervous and I haven't the courage

lie is very good to me. if he goes

Even if I'm sewing, he likes He

I'd so mum like to have a little ve none. He gives me everything

1 need for myself or the house, but I would like .

other women for a change. C.

ANSWER: You have so much to be thankful for t at it almost seems flying in the face of Providence to carp

however. Just how you feel and having time to yourself. To have

'reached your years and have a devoted husband around the place is an ideal that most women would give anything for. -man usually has either become widowed, divorced, or has a wonder.

By 50. a wo-

earth has no allure. Compared to will agree, is most emlnble.

ius LOVES you zroo iuvcn

Your husband's'only fault is that he loves you too much-if that

is possible. Don't risk losing this You'll be everlustingly sorry if you

see your position objectively, and accept it. Plenty of spare time. why not devote some which will...accomplish the double purpose

deV0'-I0" by hurting his feelings. do. You.inlust make an effort to Since you apparently have of it to a charitable cause. of getting you out of the

house without causing ill-will. and doing your good turn for the d,,.,-a

Iloneliness is a far worse pligh ful it is not your lot:

DEAR MISS Dix: Recently I l'9F.V much. I see her once or twlc often. She writes about moonlight this in a letter to a mutual frlen 34. Is this true? ANSWER:

I am 40. Who dares put an

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By Roberta Lee I

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Q. When I married woman is, writing a note of thanks for a gift presented to her and her husband, should she sign both her hus- band's name and her own?

A. No. she should sign 'ier name only. but she should mention her husband's name somewhere in the note. as. "Harry and I wish to express our deep appreciatlnn,' etc."

Q. What is the proper way i.o extend invitations to I. shower?

A. These may be telephoned, written on a visiting card. or sent on the printed shower cards anti-I able at all greeting-card rounirrs.

Q. What is the correct thing to' say when someone apologizes over;

the telephone for getting the wrong number? I A. "Certainly," or, "That

quite all right." ””””VT” g Cook's Corner E - WHOLE WHEAT DOUGIINUII

if cup shortening. 1 cup sugar. 2 eggs. well beaten. 1 cup milk, ml teaspoon: baking powder, at ten- spoon salt. 55 teaspoon nutmeg.' la teaspoon lemon extract. 4 cups, fine whole wheat flour

Cream shortening and ldd sugar until very light, then add ggga and lemon extract. sift one cup of! flour with the salt, baking powder- and nutmeg. and add altemntAl,v' with milk to the first mixture. Add, enough more flour to make a unit dough which can be handled. Chill for an hour. Roll half an inch thick on a lightly floured cloth or board. Too stiff a mixture makes laugh. dry doughnuts with era-.lr.i ed crusts. Fry in deep. hot 'st (about 305 F.) until brown and, drain on brown paper Duet with oonfectioner's sugar.

the garden these days. and they have been here since earlgr Juno hut I have never seen their nuts. The lliumnlngblrd

The sunlight speaks, and its voice

is a bird:

It gll half-guessed, half- uen. half-beard.

Above the flowerbed, over tho

lawn . . . .

A fluhing dip, and it is gone. Ami all it lends to the eye lsthie- A sunbeam giving the air I kiss. -1!. Kemp.

lady should not have such romamlc 1

Italian of

t than lack of privacy; be thank.

met a young lady whom 1 like

e a. week niid we write each 0”," and romance. and has expressed d. This friend claims the voung Imuslits at her age. which is

, , FRED like limit on moonlight and roses

Continued on page 3

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Boiler English 3! D. C. WIIIIIIIII

1. What is wrong with this sen. tence? "Did she skate any while she was there?"

2. What is the corrrct pronunc- "mesmerlze"?

3. which one of these words is misspelled? Nonchalance. nuptial, nicotine. nonparell.

4. What does the word "dissid- ence" mean?

5. What is a with lo that means glass"?

word licgllining "a kind of eye-

ANSWERS

1- Slit. "Did she do any skating while she was there?" 2 Pronounce first syllable mez, not mess; accent first syllable. 3. Nonpareil. 4. D's. agreement; dlssension. "'l'l-rare were signs of dissldeiice among

I5 the people." 5. Lorgnette.

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fHousehold Scrapbook By BOIDGIII TAO .

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For the Children

Try spreading an old sheet on the floor for the children to sit on when they are cutting paper dolls. This will save their clothes as well as the rug. and the scrap: cln be raslly gathered up in the llleei. when they have finished playin;.

rmh an-as Soft. fresh bread can be cut into very thin slices. and without 'lie least difficulty, if the bread is placed in the refrigerator and thoroughly chilled before slicing.

Fruit Stains Sprinkle some dry nit immed- iately on a fruit stain, and it will seldom become permanent.

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How Can I I I I By Anne Ashley

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Q. How can I remedy insani- nia? A. A very effective remedy for

producing sleep is to stew aprlnl

onions in coarse brown sugar. and take one teaspoonful before rem- ing."rhis will not only prod-cc sleep, but is Very healthful.

0. How can I prepare A nod

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That Body Of Yours? By James W. Barton. MD. SIGNIFICANCE OF PAINFUL Flt!-IT

It is said of one of the former presidents of the United stares that he suffered so much with sore feet that he would sometimes walk away from a companion to get to a spot where he could ease them. -

In many cases, the feet are as important as the head in acquiring calmness of spirit and in actually making a living. An individual suf- fering with sore feet would have difficulty selling himself or his product. sore feet are a physical and mental hazard.