, ¥ -, en ee es Pe en ee eee ee Oe REAL COIN DOTS has the answer. From Mallet of WE ALL know what to do with Paris, comes a handbag in suede dots the pouch with antique coin ice’ to find a use for old coinsfo- an eye-catching accent, old BY ALICE. ALDEN eontemporary currency, but it’s besides making a collection. As usual, a smart French designer ELLEN’S DIARY As First Blossoms Appear Children Gaze In Rapture An afternoon this was for us to paint a ceiling in a hail to the Spring-cleaning in this- old—house- at Alderiea. It was a day for the children ever eager and happy to find such treasure about, to dis- eover the first blossoming snow- drops in the border. Of all the miracles of Spring, and what a-legion there is, none is more engaging than the ap pearance of these. The winter snow and ice has scarcely dissap- peared from the border. }ts len- gth has only bare s! ry and the odd stalks of the'late bloom- ing perennials and annuals that at fength shivered, and succunf- bed to a frosty breath of the Fall. In dank clay these remain on which too, scattered leaves of Autum still rest, And here push- ing up from the damp earthy bed, braving cold winds and weath- ers is leaf and blossom of first growth of Spring. So pleased the youngsters were at the sight of them, as down on knees they regarded them close- ly, touching the waxen petals. Granddaughter smiled happily. ‘Mack beside her nodded, wond- er in his expression as though this miracle was difficult to be- \hieve. How could it be with the earth still so damp and cold all about? ‘Now let's go see if there is eny sign yet of a crocus” she suggested to him rising quickly to explore father along amid the sere dank leaves. And there they were in green promise, be- neath the poplar by the gateway the same tree that speaks to us in @ stilly sunset of summer when on the old sandstone doorstep we enjoy the wastes of loveliness a- bout. In queer little, and sudden, —- EAST BALTIC W. I. On April 7th the members a Bast Baltic W.I. met at the home of Mrs. Wallace Rose. The meeting opened by singing “Spring Time in the Rockies” and repeating the collect in uni- son. Ten members answered roll call by naming favorite television programme. The minutes of the last meet- {ng were read and approved. It was reported that a pencil sharp- ener had been bought for the school, and thank-you letters re- ceived from the Unitarian ser- vices and from a. former mem- ber. Correspondence was read and discussed. It was moved and seconded that $2.00 be sent to Drama Festival membership; $5.00 annual dues be paid Film Council; $1.00 be sent Easter Seal campaign; school be enter- ed in Rural Beautification and Handicraft Van be asked to come in June. : c- A letter tegarding sponsoring a student to U.N. School at “Mount Allison was read and dis- cussed but left till next meeting. The letter from Mrs. Cutcliffe on home economics was read and the guestionnair answered A’ contest put on by Mrs. Harry Dixon was much enjoyed, and won by Mrs. Walter Dixon. After a social hour and lunch the meeting was closed by sing- / ing the National Anthem. When buying your Meats and Fish why not buy at @ Meat and Fish Market, where these foods are e speciality not just another item. Call in and see our meats and fish or Phone and use our FREE DELIVERY DIAL 7336. QUEEN STREET dyed in beautiful colors. He coins on the ouside, new bills in- side—what better handbag? * silken rustlings it talks, and we know then that merry little lads of elves with pointed ears are there or others of the fairy trib- es, even it could be an elusive leprechaun though we would have no need to catch him since spread all about on hill and vale and sky is that vast treasure of beauty we value. It was the pure white of the snowdrops’ blossoms we paint- ed the ceiling. And as we dipped the brush and spread and smooth ed and made progress at our work, a ceiling out of the young years came to mind in a mem- ory most pleasant. It was decor- ated with paper-white too it was, and never was sky so pearly-shad- ed! And for added enchantment for us, a thousand stars shone out in sun or lamplight in bright Slints of silver. — They sparkled as truly as ever those tonight shine down on the farmlands and house and home about. To go to sleep with them overhead, after a sweet spring- evening had called us in from our play to a slice of homemade bread and butter, or a substan- tial sugar or molasses cookie, and to immediate bed, was to find content there and the assur- ance: that while Providence set His own stars to keep watch and ward over all, all would be well with our world. How did James suffer our art- istry? He was out about, visiting the stables—planning no doubt. This likely heifer he would keep fot a cow (the younger farmer would agree) and they would set that one low-set, aside to ‘“‘make beef.” “I believe, Ellen. I'll take a stroll tomorrow” he says now from the- old armchair. night Until tomorrow Goodnight .. . i, ie dren. He expects to return on tna Caroline McLure. Women's Editor, Phone 8508 6 The Guardian, Charlottetown, Thurs., Apr. 16, 1959. HAPPENINGS Dr, Florence Haslam, Angli- Medical Missionary stationed | Maple Leaf Hospital, Kangra, a, arrived by plane at noon a brief visit to Char- annual meet- E. Islan. Diocesan Woman's Auxiliary nglican Church of Can- * semen at we Peter’s Cathedral Hall. While here,,Dr. Haslam will be the guest of her aunts, Miss Maude and Miss Ada Haslam, 210 Kent Street, and her cousin, Councillor A. J. Haslam and Mrs, Haslam, M4 Fitzroy St. Mr. Kenneth Parker, super- visor of city schools, left this morning by plane for Toronto, to atténd an executive mecting of the Canadian Conference on Chil- Sunday. Nufses and Surgeons from Can- ada and the Eastern part of the United States attended a four day meeting sponsored by the American College of Surgeons in Montreal last week. The meeting was planned for the interest of all personnel concerned with the care of sur- gical patients. Outstandinfz in the programme was a presenattion of the “Story of One Person’s Nursing Care.”’ Other highlights were lecture-discussion periods on the “Management of Crises in Human Situations” and the “Problem and Control of Staphy- lococcal Infections."’ In connec- tion with the meeting, tours of different hospitals were con ducted and demonstrations of new technics were presented. The nurses who attended from Prince Edward Island were. Sis- ter Paul of the Cross, C.S.M., R.N., Sister Mary Patricia’ C.S. M., R.N., both Surgical Nursing Supervisors at the Charlottetown Hospital and Miss Frances Mac- Millan, R.N.,~ Surgical Nursing Instructor, af’the Prince Edward Island Hospital. The regular meeting of the Nur- ses Alumnae Association of the P.E.I. Hospital was held in the Cundall Home on Friday, March 20th. Committees were formed to oversee arrangements for the An- niversary dinner, the tentative date of which is June, and the graduating dance, May 2ist. The next meeting will be held Friday, April 17th, with an interesting program and business meeting planned. Mrs. A. B. Cosh, West Street, Charlottetown, has returned from a visit with her son, Lt.-Cmdr. Alan B. Cosh, Mrs. Cosh and family, Armdale, Nova Scotia. Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Carew and! smal] son Wayne, Hunter River left Monday morning for Toronto, where Wayne will enter the Chil- dz-ens Hospital for heart surgery. A early recovery is wished by his many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Carew was accompanied to Tor- Society was held on April 14th, at Prince of Wales College with the president Mrs. B. B. Jones presiding. The secretary, Miss, Ann Matheson, read the’ minutes of the March meeting and also those of an executive meeting he'd in April. Correspondence concerning the art exhibition by side was read and discussed. A number of paintings were brought by members for this exhibition which is to be held on April 22 in the Summerside Auditorium. Mr. Rarry Bugden will be the guest speaker. A motion was passed that a letter of apprecia- tion be sent to Mr. Carson of the T. Eaton Co. for providing win- dow space for the exhibition of the work by five Maritime Art- ists. This was on display from April 1 to April 13. Mrs. Jones expressed her appreciation to Mrs. Gass and Mrs. Barlow for their assistance in unpacking and repacking this exhibition. | An announcement was made of a ‘contest by Hycroft China of Medicine Hat, Alberta for a de- sign for china. Details of the Maritime Art Convention which is being held in Fredericton, May 22 to May 24 were discuss- ed. Mrs. Jones was chosen as the—official delegate to represent the society. Miss Eleanor Lowe advised the meeting that Miss MacLeod of the Women’s Instit- ute had informed her that they were discontinuing the art sec- tion of their display during Old Fome Week. They would, how- ever, provide space for usé; by the Art Society. It was decided to take advantage of this oppor- tunity to exhibit there. Following some discussion about the local art exhibition it was deci to postpone it until the Fall. meeting adjourned and Mrs. Doris MacKay gave an interesting and informative talk, with illustrations, on the life and Painting of Vincent Van Gogh, which was much enjoyed by all. As a program for the May meet- ing members were asked to come prepared for a painting session following the business meeting. Mr. and Mrs. ilarry Leard, O’- Leary, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Leard, Coleman, left last week on a motor trip to the USA, where they will visit in Rumford, and Portland, Maine New Hampshire; Beston, and other parts of Massachusetts. HOUSEHOLD HINT Keep a supply of balions on hand to block a baby’s bonnet after washing. A balloon can be blown up to exact head size, thus blocking bonnet to perfect size. Pamapas grass is becoming popular in home decoration. A couple ‘of tall, thin, Italian glass onto by Mrs. Gertrude Weeks who will visit with relatives there. bottles filled with it look hand- some on either table or floor. z The regular monthly meeting or the Prin ee Eowerd Island Art} the Home and School of Summer- |. gf eae 4 ib ; g é z. cs ° ° oo f 5& RF re. specify just I don't tell her how to keep books, so why should she meddle in my domain? TOTING JAMS, JELLIES Several items have been missed. One day I bought nine loaves of bread, and they were Zane in less than a week. Is this sabotage, to make me lock bad? The. maid said one of the priests gave her permission to take some jams and jellies. But as I am]: responsible for pantry supplies, and keeping within the budget, is this right? And in order? When I mentioned the lcsses, eyebrows were lifted and re- marks made that such had never happened before. But of course they wouldn’t have known be- fore, as there was nobody to re- Today the bookkeeper came into the kitchen and unwrapped some meat to see if I had sense enough to buy a piece of meat. Please tell me what to do. The boss told me not to listen to any- one but him. But with those oth- ers “framing” me, soon **~ boss himself won't know whom to be- Keve. . Some day these people may be exposed. Given enough rope they may hang themselves, But mean- time must I suffer their insults? Please help. — C.P. DEFINE THE JOB Dear C.P.: What to do? Clar- ify your status in the staff situ- ation. Ask the boss to give you a job-definition. Aret you a house- keeper, in the real meaning of the term? If so, you are vested with authority that befits your station as g0-between. A housekeeper specifies the maid’s duties and sees that she does them. If the maid is dis- courteous or non-cooperative, she should be fired with management backing; and someone hired who will accept supervision. That is good. government.- In order to have teamwork, there must be a chain of command—iaid on the line, and followed through. About the bookkeeper, she Is partly right and very much wrong. She is entitled to an itemized invoice of grocery ex- penditures. So, if you buy with cash, use a notebook when mar- keting. Enter each purchase (ar- ticle and cost) in, the notebook, to tally against cash register slp. However, put your foot down in the matter of “‘secret spy” snooping in your kitchen. Send the bookkeeper flying, with a figurative kick in the pants, if ever again you catch her rum- maging through your purchases, as if to check on your honesty. Tell her to get the heck out, and MARY HAYWORTH Stand On Your Dignity, See Rules Are Enforced ecutive relationships. 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