Women's realm PAGE TWO THE GUARDIAN 15, 1952 00b ELLEll'S nim ..By An Island Farmer": Wife l After an evening visit to Alder- lea. James is home now to enjoy I momentary rest in the armchair, A -short tune ago he Joined us in a. bedtime lunch in the kitchen: home-made bread. we Ite. from our ever-ebbing supply of the same. with Pieces of cheese to provide a tasteful and tangy ac- companiment. It was with some hesitancy James accepted a bit of the latter. "I Just know." he observed. "though I ike it, it will give me disquieting dreams." I-le declares that all his dreams. in 5CCl'lE and gsubshmce. have to do with farm- ing. And some are delightful while . others like those he anticipates tonight bring him to an uneasy pillow . . . Sometimes it is a comely but extremely elusive ewe or wether he all but ca'tches as he pulsues them along the mazes of that fanciful land; odd times he 18115 from 0- height of building . . . down . . . down, to awaken with a. sigh of relief, to find it only a. dream. The children play there in that strange place, to he res- cued in desperate efforts from some impending disaster; and of- ten some skittish young horse of the past with disturbing capers enters into his fancies. Cake we served too, a mix of modernlvintage, walnuts added to bolster the food-value: and slices of the smaller Christmas cake, Product Of It Sunny November day .. . We were all here-the Fam- ily that was: The younger farm- er with Rob and James. And it came to mind: "why. we are back again to the old years!" It was I vain thought. Nothing is the same because Time knows no standing still. Families get. . . and give. And nothing abides. . . Yet this has been a pleasant day and one in which to find treasure-trove. We discovered such this morning-or rather it was Jamie whose property this and the well-springs are. We had been conjecturing of late about the happening, our expectations fired by favorable signs and por- tenta. James himself had men- tioned its probability though sometimes in a roundabout way. Should he chance to find us in- doors in a moment of leisure or suspected idleness he was sure to suggest: ”You could bring them a pail of gravel from the brook. El- len, to sharpen their appetites! And did I remember to tell you theres an abundance of clover- tlps in the barnyard? And it so happens there's now a lot of chaff in the barn. And you might give them a. mangel-theytre a, little ouseliold Scrapbook Iy loberu I40 T Pu, hllmlllf when one is doing the paper- hanging himself and comes to a section of the wall where the pins- ter,ls loose, paste I piece of white cotton cloth over the bad place and apply the paper over this. The wall will then be as solid as if replas- tered. Phonognph Records Remove fingerprints. grease and dirt from phonograph records by ' wiping the surface with a wisp of absorbent cotton that has been moistened in a weak solution of soap and water. Finally. wipe the surface with plain water. Molasses Before measuring molasses grease the cup lightly. or dip it full of flour,then empty it; if this is done every drop of molasses will come out of the measuring cup. Morning Smllo L 'No Value Employer: ”Have you any refer- ences?" Applicant: "No sir. I tore them Employer: "That was a foolish thing to do." Applicant: ”i'cu wouldn't think so if you had read them.” hard to get, now that the cellar is full. But if you'd flatten yourself you could crawl over the turnips to reach them. It would be good exercise, Ellen . . . sort of a pleasant change from being con- fined indoors!" An inkling of the close approach of the event was brought in at breakfast this morning. til be- lieve,” Jamie smiled mysteriously. "we're due for a surprise very soon!" . "Yes." Gage agreed, "and let no one out about make a noise to dis- turb herl” He dimpled, "I don't think it's going to take very long!" A loud, cheery cackle from the poultry-house presently brouglar children and housewife running. With proud decorum a chic young matron made her way down from a nest. And there left behind in a recess of straw. warm and oval- ish and brown for each of us to hold in turn was. miracle of mira- cles! - the first pullet-egg of the season! Until tomorrow - - - Diary - - Good-night . . . . T Gifts From H()LMAN'S Are Opened First! For her beauty but ritual - famous 5 Coty Muguet deg Bois Toilet Water with alomilor and Coty Sschel. for your Gift Shopping List pwzmrm-xowcwwr-;: zliwazrwzwarzxvwrxarxawxwwbg &WsixXK&N&RtNV-Kbbbbxkxbkxxlwbbg Fnsonsncs ouo Delight her with a Coty favorite. Muguei dos Bois. in Talc. the smart new solid Cologne slicl: and o pscli of Papier Seclief. .- By Hollcla I hbuse for New Year's Eve, but my slon. us to do the same. brother is 17. young folks, you that I must urge One of the greatly deplored the breakdown u meals--and even praying together spending special holidays together. Mm-fol Nissan anniversarles or makes a valiant stand to to scatter to four . brought up to appreciate the sanctlt them? Every family Ihould them, but it's surprising how many ritual connected with many fine customs. have been perm Your father. Beth, is doing his ily, and you should do everything t since he refuses to grant anyway, but see that you do so wit of parental order. particular food to be served every favorite songs. special friends to be come an integral part of in"? You. your parents. and your b father's example will inspire other into the home. I hope you and your ,lo hear more about it. Shea--Mclluirk Wedding St. Patrick's Church, Fort Au- igustus. was the scene of ii pram fall wedding on November 25th. when Catherine Eileen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGulrk, Droniore, became the bride of William Patrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shea, Lake Verde. The double ring ceremony and nup- tial mass viere celebrated by Rev. T. P. Butler. 1 The bride. given in marriage by her father, looked charming in a with pink ac- suit of navy blue g carried a white cessories. and prayer book. She was attended by her sister. ladys, who wore a wine suit with bue accessories. Mr. Charles Shea was best man for his brother. After the ceremony the bridal party motored to the home of the ;bride, where breakfast was serv- ;ed to over seventy-five guests. yrne toast to the bride was propos- led by Rev. T. P. Butler and re- -sponded to by the groom. The remainder of the day was spent in music and dancing, the music being furnished by Mac- Kinnon's orchestra. The bridal party then motored to interesting points on the Island. returning in the evening to the home of the groom, where supper was served to hundred guests, the over one music for dancing again being furnished by MacK.lnnon's or- chestra. The groomls gift to the bride was a white prayer book. to the groomsman a blllfold. The bride's gift to the bridesmaid was I prayer book. The many and useful gifts re- ceived show the high uteem in which the young couple are held. out of town guests were Mr. Charles Shea, Miss Catherine Shea Ind Miss Pearl McgGuirk of Halifax. N. 5 Mr. and Mrs. in Llake Verde, where the is a prosperous former. West Royalty Home And school Meets A very succesful meeting of the Home and School Association was held at West Royalty school on Thursday, December llth with the acting president, Mrs. Charles Hur- ry, in the chair. After the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting it was agreed that a. full slate of officers be elected to act for the following year. Mr. Barry Bugden will be the new president, Mrs. R. sim- morns, vice president, Mrs. John England secretary treasure-r, Mrs. w, Lmk, program manager. and executive are Mrs. A. Webster. Mrs. me simlnans for publicity. Added P. e and Mr. Oorndon. Following the rneetln a very en- ' Shea will mice BT00”! X'S C0l.l.lMll-L Family Tracliliops Unify uls Strengthened DEAR MISS DIX: My brother and I want to go to a frlend'I He says that while his parents were alive the family always stayed together on that night to see the New Year in. and he wants Don't you think he is wrong? ANSWER: While I sympathize with you in the desire to spend this gala night in the company of casion for a family gathering is so commendable do very few things together except sit down to set. Families do not make a general practice of bring back some own home is apt to play a losing game. corners with their pals- KEEP CUSTOMS ALIVE have its traditions! religions, the scope of traditional back- ground involved in all national strains. it is indeed deplorable that 7 itled to die out as people become over- concerncd with the practicality of everyday life. permission for your party, you'll stay home Wouldn't it be nice if you could contribute to the custom by suggesting something special for the evening-DEI”llBl3l 3 "seeing the old Year out and the New Year lion to outdo, in warmlh' and love. any friends. proudly. why you can't attend thei family have I fine time. Beth, and I'd like tlons issued. y Rituals father refuses to give his permis- I am 16 and my BETH r father's wish to make it an oc- you to see his side of the story. trends of modern living that is by social and spiritual leader: is f family life. Families. as a unit, that small ceremony is often up- attending church together or 50051 Dhyllclilly Ind menl-BUY. lust Most physlcmm he5l"3t'e w "'5 1 th m .35 ' A iocmsmns such as birthdaym when he need, jg. I amphetamine, dinitrophenol and d:T1lI7ml,38v51l;ln&ll' W; cgernvegl ybyrthe Obviously, a lone parent who Ill Lg" lrealmull 01 obesity. the ”3:3rth:1ug5' 11:95”-N: chereugffi prince” E1-mabem group, . . same W0 enacts founw the use at 5 6 es unp Esan rem 0”! The officers for the ensuing yeari of these old customs in his Young people are too prone and if they haven't been y of their homes, who is to blame Most families do have don't. Considering the wealth of best to bring you close as a fam- o co-operate with him. Of course, h good grace and not just because New Year's Eve. group singing of invited. or anything that will be- rother, can really have n celebra- outside party. Tell your r party. and perhaps your parents to bring the holiday spirit Meeting Of St. Joseph's Sodality And Alumnae A musical program and after- noon tea featured the November meeting of Saint Joseph's Saddl- lty and Alumnae which was held at the Convent on the 16th, Reverend Sister of the Resur- rection, on behalf of the Convent. welcomed the large number of guests and said she appreciated the response given to the invita- The president. Miss Anne Walsh, also welcomed the mem- bers. And then gave a resume of the work done by the Sodallty and Alumnae during the past year. and outlined plans for this year's activities. , The lace-covered table. set with silver, and decorated with 5. cen- trepiece of fall flowers and light- ed candles, was presided over by Mrs. Charles R. MeQuald and Mrs. Harold Bowlan. The mem- bers of the executive assisted in serving. The musical part of the pro- gram consisted of piano selec- tions rendered by Mom Bethany McDonald and Miss Florence Quinn. also a vocal solo by Miss Joan Murnaghan and these en- tertainers did their share to help make the afternoon the joyous one it proved. Reverend Mother superior made reference to the recent elevation of the sodallty's esteemed Chap-1 lain. Right Reverend Monsignor. Patrick McMahon and said that the corresponding secretary had. on behalf of the sodality Ind) Alumnae. written a letter extend-I, ing congratulations and good. wishes to Monsignor McMahon, toy i which a. fitting reply had been received. All present then proceeded to the Convent Chapel where Bene-1 diction of the Most Blessed Sacra-, ment was given by Reverend James Smith. Gratliillhl Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Gra- tic. Club of the Christian Church for Ling on Thursday evening. The devotional service. led by Mrs. A. Costello, was followed by the business meeting. The retiring president. Mrs. Victor Ling, thank- ed thc executive Ind welcomed in the new slate of officers. who are as follows: pruldent. Miss Ii-one Dewar; vice president, Mrs. A. F. Owen; treasurer, Mrs. Harry Mel- lish; secretary. Mrs. Floyd Mac- Klnnon. Lunch was then served by the h t and oomrnittce. teachers, Miss Mocxlnnon Ind Mr. Oondon, for making this very en- joyable evsnfnc possible. A meeting of vital importance to every parent in the West novelty dry and it is hoped that Ill will be there. .........-:.ma BIACKLEY POINT W. I. The December meeting of BraI"'- R"--rsdav evenlnt ' December 4th. manner with the new wrest-'-at Mrs. George Shaw. in the I-h-lr l.lM'l'ln'lfl.b81'l and one visitor. in excellent. order. paper towels. dlnper thin! nerds, layable program was pi t d by . the children of the W106! and provide . u-eiit for the school child- many thanks WON 9934” me ren'It their Christmas pIrty.: District will be held early in .fInu- up,- ley Point W. T. we! held at the home of Mrs. Willard Mccallum on The meeting nomad in the usual There won on attendance of fif- Mrs. Dov"! fleeman re-arts-I vis- iting the school. and finding e;'or,v- ...-1-. l'ld Mn. George Show attended the Leadership Course in PsrkdIle Hall and gave an interesting account of rams. It wIs decided to inquire into 'llty of having I dental clinic visit I centre in this are: convenient to surrounding district.-. An auction sale of home made articles, including sewing, knitting. preserves and candy was held. One of the members performed the dut- ies of auctioneer, and the sum of all 'i5 cents wIs realized. The January meeting was in- vited to the home of Mrs. Pent-1n McLure, where roll call will be Ins- wered with "What I look forward to in the New Year." and it was moved. seconded, Ind carried that members Imwar roll all hereafter II listed or pav 3 fine o' H Nhtv well up with Ill the advances in medicine, to that when a certain defect. or di.IeIse .of the human body is being -investigated by re- search workers a.nd'I certalnidrug has been shown to have a.--definite beneficial effect upon the defect or disease. they often have -the drug or combination of drugs ready, well in advance to treat.the condition. refer is amphetamine sulphate. which is used in alcoholism and also in obesity weight). particularly in alcoholism. as it not only decreases the desire for alco- hold but also givestthe alcoholic a amphetamine, that is the desire for food is decreased and -the over- weight leaves. the. table with his food intake and with less desire to rest. As rest is as good as food in the increasing weight and maintaining it. patient walks was held at the home of Mrs. Vlc- A lb mm pgxm K K ,70Jx r- 3. Q.iKow can I. mks uuslof worn-out rubboxi? IN nlnucnqq IWEIGI-r A. out OK the heels. wash th W” '”'"' "'m'”"””"""" R” way. These rubber pockets are ex- A. x. Mwrnoe. llroislding. cellent for holdinrblacklng brush- es. cloths, or pollshers. and clean- ing mittens - anything which would soil cloth pockets. 2 Q. How can I clean old coins? A. Apply powdered whiting with a damp cloth. 1:. the coin is piiiceal in a raw white potato and allowe to remain for about twelve hours Mrs. T. G. Ivesl extended Mrs. J. D. piano. - One of -the drugs to which I often Q. How can I make 3 cement my broken china? (excessive over- it is creamy. Apply this as you ymgqeiu, , Amphetamine has a double action, would any prepared cement. , helps greatly in reducing weight. For this reason physicians first put overweight: on a reducing diet for 4 to 6 weeks in cider to get the water balance established and find out just how effective the reducing diet is in decreasing weight. If the reducing diet is not de- Continued on page 11 l I satisfied K' M”Ph"' S. H. Bur-hoe; . Douglas; the fact that the Mrs. B. Lewuy . -or exercises more Featuring .”llALAM" Nylons Exclusive With l-l0l.MAN''8 , , , i Quite the loveliest compliment you can pay herlfemlnlne charms . . .' our own beautifully fashioned "Valam”lHoslery!' Her needs in "sheers" are many and we can help you supply "thenf all . . . from the trim sleek sheers for daytime to the glamorous whlsps - for da'tetime!i Civeiher one weight or mix them-shvellllove them and you because they're "Valhm" sheersl . .. .. I W I (F ii fly!" collection was 83.00. A delicious lunch was served bv the I. 5 ...l r--.-.--evm !"'lff""' had recs-.nt'vv been purchased. 05.00 was votdd to the National Anthem. ter wh'ch the meeting (tinged with 1..c..Q..... ..c.. . )9. i l ' 4-' That Body Of. Your: How Can ll I I -Annu,” Mae-tmg ,, ,,,:,, .,,,' ,,,,,,,. H, -. Lou All!!! 1! Baptist lluxlllaryg - The Ilndles Auxiliary of. the arlotlefown Baptist church met toe parts. and hang up in some in the5Iiodiea -Parlour for the an- such placs- as the .closet or cellar nual meeting. the , esident; .A lovely Obrlstnusi devotional ex-vice was led by the Fl-lexfidshlp p with Mrs. hank Thompson leading assisted by Mrs. Cecil Ward-. Dsvison presided It the A very successful year. both soci- ally and financially, was reported. : the original luster will be restored. hearty vote of thanks to the -la- dles who convened the afternoon tea and bazaar so efficiently, Mrs. A- By mixing 501118 P13-5l-61' 0f D. M. MacGuire. Mrs. J. M. Bell. Paris with the white of an egg until M”, E, 3, Cook and Mrs. Then jolly old St. Nicholas Ip- icared in their midst. presenting . each member with a. gift and wish- ; ing all a merry Christmas and; the are as follows: president. Mrs. .A. assistant president, Mrs. R. K. Perry: secretary, Mrs. assistant secretary. . H. B. Willis: treasurer. Mrs. assistant treasurer. shut dhristmaz Beauty , couiiclll -jllllobts . Annual -1:1;-e-i.-ingl The shore Council in Central Bedeque hall camber uh. 7 Mn ' Inxnon. secretory finances of past year. lMr. John was present and Iddreueq. I very uIry. , . Officers cleoted for O. S. Wilfred Craig, ing districts: North Central Bedeque; Middleton and Bodeque. vnii nun uli SLl'VlCeabl0 sheen for daytime are in the 45 gauge. 30 denier weight. lobltalnnble in"uim dis- tinctive colors-rainbow; mirage or vision with da'rk pencil seam: and flattering "panel. heels. 1.35" Afterno'on'Sheers' in 51 gauge. 1! denier weight. These are In rain- bow. mirage and dream Ihades. The pencil seams, are very fine and -flatterlng..' Available in All Ilzos. Fine and glamorous enoulh to be treasured. -- r l as 1-45 The shoal-sat of Ill. ."lfIlunI" In ' the 60 gIugo.'15 denier weight are Ipedlally made for occulom! Con- traltlng team: and narrow DIM! neon are fashion features. In rainbow, mirage: and spectrum Iiinilel. . , I . 1.-.65: . soutlr-tliorrFliiii Y Wfag ad,ds zest to lunch Ofh e d in ,'N9Idav. Def President Wilfred C and reviewed briefly 01 W6 wundll durlna the you. -r. 3,- . -trmunr gave at account of the meetlngrhala In Mnun...cimioiimwiii the meeting zivlnrmanyv helpful lug; gsstlonl, Ind: stated that the film showing the row! tour of aging. would be-IvallIble for the souug Shore Iran. the lI.tter.pIrt of 3m. lncominf year are: Lloyd Mfleek, president- Georgie Johnson. vice: pruldentl . . 5Wl'9l-&I'Y-treuurei-- with five representhtlves to be .p'." olnted from each of the follow-l Bedequg; 5eIi-letown;