! . Ml DSEASON ' Tliiiiiii: the dark weeks of mid- thiit is c iccricr than a l)i'.I.',fll note of col- niiitcr tiir-re is nothing Lena Caroline ll:-.Lurs. WOMEN Women's Editor. Phone 3 KEEP IN TRIM by IDA JEAN KAIN Many a reader bewsils the ef- fect of creeping pounds. But the prospect of losing 25, 50 or more excess pounds loom as an over- whelming if not impossible task. Today's true life story of a busy Page 8 The Guardian mother of I children who educed 37 pounds should spur disheartp Tuesday, Jan. 22. 1957 t HAPPENINGS ened overweights to resolute ac- min. The first letter sounded a mouriiiul note: "I will be st! years old next month. have been married 12 years, and have 5 children. When A gsand. well directed Band icon:-ert will be given this evening by the Royal Canadian Artillery iBand from Headquarters, Eastern Command, Halifax, Nova Scotia. . The band is under command of pI.ieuteuant K, A. Eiloway. Direc-g tor of Music. This band consists of 45 members and is one that is .well worth seeing. t It played in Amherst Monday night and Will be in Charlottetown this evening. From here it will go to New Glasgow. then follow ills regular tour which is in the lilarttimes. This itinerary is sponsored by No. 2 Militia Headquarters and is under the command of Brig. G. S K. Peaks, DS.O.. ED. C.D. They will arrrived here today by bus and they will be staying at the Charlottetown Hotel until their departure on Wednesday morning. . -Vvkgx: Ml. . -4 BRIGHTENER g Mrs. Roy Liidmore. Pownal is Just the one that will do the.Street. entertained at the Royal trick as It is of vivid red with I: hmard Lhapler 0' me l0iD'E' dyed-to-match leather collar. Oth- to" Monday anemmni I married. I was a streamlined I23 pounds for my 5' 312". I soon went up to 135. and after the first baby. ueighcd 156. My weight gradually crept up until 5 years ago when it reached 177. I now iii-igli 162. which has bccn my iii-i;;lit for the past year. but I Iilsl i-aii't seem to lose. When I il:et. I got over-tired. tense and discotii'eigcd- and then I ovcrcat. (tr do you think I am really hope- visit there In 29 years The Women's Institute Handi- craft Van from Charlottetown has been in Crapaud for the past two necks. in spite of below zcro tem- peratures; drifted roads and storms. a class of sixteen regis- tered tor the course This course consisted of sewing. weaving. glove making, leather tooling. cu- service Thc liisirut-ion wt-re Miss Ber- tha ilesllochcs and Miss Isabel Woolner. They were liillatcd at the hunie of Mrs. .lohn Nicholson and during their stay were entertained at the tea hour by Mrs Keith Hos- well. Victoria on Jan 7. by Mrs. Arthur Simmnn on Jan. 15. An achievement afternoon iyas held on Friday, Jan. ill, with a good member prescnt incltiding flliss iilacLeori. Surpcrvisor of Wo- men's institutes and Illrs. Henry of Charlottetown. After the display .-hion making and sit-iiciliml emr Ipss'."' hroidery. The class fntttd it I iery I " 7 "-7- -V-mm----V---m interesting and instructive course and express thanks for this free Mother Of Five Reports Streamlining Triumph iwonderfuliy right and so she will I suggested that this discour- aged overweight change her atti- tude and this time go at slimming in a spirit of adventure. Be: an- swer reflected a new approach one which was strengthened ta the wholehearted support of her family. "Last Sunday was my birthday -and your letter was the nicest kind of birthday present. I am really going to try to lose now knowing that I can if I really want :to hard enough. This morning when I weighed in I had lost two pounds! When my eight year old daughter said "Good for you!" I was even more pleased. '1 incl: at the new fashions being advertised and dream of the day when I can wear a red knitted dress size 14." Three months later came this progress reports "I am now down to I39 pounds which means I have lost 23 pounds since my birthday when I started to diet. I look and feel so much better!" And then-VICTORY! "Hallelu- jah! I now weigh 125 pounds and ft-an vicar size 12. My husband ibeams with pride--and needless to isay I'm overjoyed. I want to make sure never to he overweight again. Any hints along that line?" This reducer's whole attitude Ls COOK'S CORNER CHERRY NUT BALLI 1 cup butter 2 cups all purpose flour I tsp. vanilla he cup fruit sugar 1 cup ground almonds or walnuts marachino or candied cherries Creagn butter with sugar until fluffy. and everything else except cherries and mix well with hands. Take a small piece of dough and start to roll into a ball. Place half a cherry In centre and roll again in your hands to form perfect balls. Bake on greased baking sheet in slow oven. 33 deg.. for 35 mins., While hot roll in fruit sugar. HOUSEHOLD HINT To make a duster which doesn't just stir up dust so that if lands somewhere else, pour 2 tbsp. fur- niture polish or liquid .wax into a clean jar or coffee can. Turn container until the inside is com- Shirriff EXTRACTS For extra y it . 4,: take keeping slim in stride. Here, are two measures for staying onj the safe and svelte side. Iitcrcaset calories very gradually and, weigh tviice weekly making sure to nip any slight gain promptly. Sew snaps on tape measure at present measurements and occa- sionally try on for size. good flavour TRU I Your Symbol of Quality vauiua-” pletely coated. then pour out all excess polish or wax. . Fold or roll a clean soft cloth. Place in In or can and closcl cover tightly. Let stand 24 or 48 hours. When used. dust will ad- here to the cloth, and the cloth won't leave a film of polish rm 'I'lVICEnl'n-IIOXZEIJII FORYOURKNEYI. Stop the pain and discomfort from red. urs chapped hands with medicated Noxsema-says money. too! Nouema helps but all thou tiny cuts in chapped skin-last! For softer, prettier hands al winter. apply Nnxxama before going outdoors-altar having hands in water-and faithfully each night. 11'! groualc-. Ncvar (Made in Canada!) OLD CU3'IOM There are records of person; collecting autographs as early as the Nth century in Europe. furniture surfaces. WheTV becomes soiled. wash and repeat process ?” K . Giant lo sz. size only g b when gnu. gnd gngw are hard on children' hands and faces. MOdfClf9d Nnxzemn help: heal raw, chapped skin. windburn. chafod writt- ,ov( or to bring a happy note to day- time activities either in town. the suburbs or the country. 'i his coat of glowing corduroy of work. lunch was served and a small gift was presented to Miss. DcsRoclies and Miss Woolner in appreciation of their work. We? hope this busy wan may again- vtsit Crapaud la the not too dis- tant future. PT Iealllrtl "9 PU-all-UP dolman Mr. and Mrs. J. Mac-Donald were sleeve: and a lining of white orlon I rccent visitors to British Colum- fieece. bia and surrounding districts to visit friends and relatives. Mr. lilac-Donald was born in Vancou- ver and this has been his first BIG JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE IS NOW ON I in "THE GLORlA" BARGAINS ELLEN'S DIARY Horse And Sleigh Has To Corry Country Mail Spring f'lln1t1lNtl'r'l March to, moon in eclipse. SUlll”IhIllL'. eerie at 417 pm F.S.T. James readsvabout them . . . Nothing import-i from the Almanac which came to ant in January” he comments. I the mailbox today Came by way, ”Only Burnts Night" we chuck- of the liailmanls horse and sleigh Is. to that slicltcrcil spot of road.l "And that's not noted here. vihpre. even on the coldest day,IWouldn't you think, Ellen, the sun lingers pleasantly through- 'mOnll0n it?" he smiles. IINGSTON W.M.5. Guide convenor, Mrs. Matthews, Card Party Conyi.-nor, Mrs. Oulton Th? Kingston Bill"-I31 W-M-5-Lsquara Dancing Convenor, Mrs. mct at the home of Mrs. Donald l Roper, Nevison with the president presid-; After the business party of the ing. Meeting opened by singing meeting was completed a most de- ”While Shepherds watched Lhelfi nghtful and interesting talk was flocks by nights.". followvd Ilylgjvon by Mrs. A. M. Johnston on Lord's Prayer. Scripture was read I "Retarded Children'. It was thor- from Luke 2-1-20 followed by pray- ; oughly enjoyed by all. A vote of , ier for the new year by Mrs. 05- I thanks was extended Mrs. John- lheyd twatd Newson. A poem was read I stop by the President. At the con-. lby Mrs. Elmer Walsh the devotion- clusion of the dainty lunch. whichi out the morning and then later "Ally Il0l'05C0P97" 'nl part closed by singing "Savior was served by the hostess and com- lcrining the dusky shadows clug- Ycs. up to the 20th. Those bornihke . mephnrd lead us." My mittee in charge. a penny auction tereri there. it descends below the in that period are 'hard workerslauide was read by Mrs. Parker Osborne BARGAINS BARGAINS . . . . It's no use of us trying to describe them to you. You must see them for yourself. The very low prices will amaze you. Come In now while the choice of sizes and colors are good. 51.00 Specials Include-Blouses. Cotton Dresses. Knit-ted Hats. Gloves. Handbags and iwas held, with Mrs. fl-Wk WNNISY W9-SIS tlItl('h Shel!!! iquleh depmdablei 300” ”””"i" I Newson- Bible quiz questions were as master of ceremonies. with the . it. Iers and independent thinkers -Inked by Mm 1-yr” Hotmesg sum of 34,00 meeting adjourned. Lin ri wintry scent-s rest about there lrcmain cool in an emergency. Luc-I The minute, of 1,51 muting. 9. .' flinse days. the milipond frozenlky day: S8lUF'IllY- 5931 llllmbCl'I' BAPTHT l"A' and covered with a depth of snow I 6 to 9.' " wered with 3 V,”-5, (rum the Bib. up to the laneway bridge and be- 'That doesn't seem to fit Rab- I. Tim" was one minute gllgncg yoiid. Keeping warmly. we think, bie Burns. docs it'.' Except lhal;m'memm.y 0! M” Longwm-th, ful. the rowsllps. the scrim.-s and cat- he was surely a good organizcrqmwed by prayer by Mrs. Os- tiiils and holding many a mtrror- and an independent thinker" iwald Newmn. A donation of two 'A ed picture of Summer in trust for ”H?fP I5 ""3 HUFOSVOPP 1'01” the .do"al-S was received, u- there. -remainder of the month. Let's sect ''I see" Jaiiies continues tltlow 1 what it says: 'I-lolks are intelligent vi.-..ni and cozy the indoors is to- but tend to hold back in making night with a wintry night along gersonel decisions. Are understan- the yards) it says the we-.iitier ding and even-tcmnervdf " were read and roll call was anit- KNIT FOR COLLEGE I-Easy-knit this set an a smart protection against winter. Just two ounces of knitting worsted for short hood in small, medium sizes. I Pattern 7389: Knitting direc-. tions for long. short hood. mittens: t small, medium. large sizes lnclud-t ed. Stocklnette, pattern stitch. - Send TWENTY-FIVE cams inl coins for this pattern lslamps can- I not be acccptcdt to Charlottetown V The annual Birthday party meet- .ing of the Baptist Ladies Auxil- -iary was held on Monday evening Jan. I4. in the church hall. with the President. Mrs. Edwin Book, liircsiding. The meeting opened Devotional leader for next m"'t”with Devotional, with Mrs. Ivan gill! M”- 93M" H9"n'3' R9" C3" Harper. of the Friendship group. to beanswered by the word "love.' in charge. The hymn "Sun OI my Collection 55 99"l5- Soul" was sung. followed by scrip- Naxl Place Of meeting -VIT5- M3” lure. and a reading by Mrs. Har- I Rock of All Weather Coats And a Rock of Women's Suits CLEARING AT V2 for these days is supposed to be ”Th8l fits better . . . But Horo- 'cold and blustery. twcll" he smil- scopes are silly. don't you think?" ron Holmes. Meeting closed by. Gtuirdian. Household Arts Dept.. 60 pm tmed iilmking Forward to Front Street. W.. Toronto. Ontario. LOOK FOR THE RED AND WHITE SALE TAGS FOR MORE SPECIALS glnging "Blast be the tie lhdlillnpe." The devotional closed with binds" followed by the Mizpalllprayer. and the hymn "What a benediction. A dainty lunch was Friend W, hue In J93"; served by the hostess. assisted by! The business part of the meet- Mrs. Parker Newsnn. ling opened with the rcading of the Iminutes of the precious meeting. MALPEQUE AND 3AU"C -- The roll call was taken and was MISSION BAND as follows: Princess Elizabeth 1!. Friendship Group 'I. Dorcas The MHIPHIUP Ind BEN” M1"jGroup 5. Martha Group 8, Victor- sion Band met in the form of s i. Group 5. There were .1304 Christmas party in the Memoriallmembe" welcomed by the pl-e,i. Room on Friday afternooon with dent. eighteen members PFOSGIW TI" The president reported activi- repeating of the Mission Band Pur- ms of m, A.mm,,-y gnu thg pose opened the prnitram "5”9"I.taiii meeting which included the Nlllhl W8! Slllll Wml Pl'lY9l' by packing of hoxcs at Christmas. Carl Bryenton. Scripture reIIl- serving lunch to the cast and tielir ings were given by Keith Sliliker ers of the i'hris-imas pageant and Jack Bryenfon. Clayton BYYCMO9 I meeting of the Exercise of the Aux- and Horace Crozlcr- A reading iliary at Mrs l'nnk's home. Each ”Ctiristmas Night" was given by -. group was asked to appoint a mem- Sharon Crozier. The story "rhelber to the visiting and Pastor's. Ship that celebrated Chrlsimasu committee and to the kitchen com- was read by Mrs. Dtigald Mac- mitiee, The sluxiliary was asked xuii, to SP" Ilf'Ix'f'Is tor the Hospital: The folnwing officers were elec- Aid Cunl't'rI in be held on Feb. st ted fo the ensuing year. Supt. Mrs. and it. and to provide candy to be William H. Burns, president. Sha-p sold. This part of the meeting clos- I'0lI Crozier, vice-pi-es.. Jack Bric ed with pram by Mrs. H-reef. enton. Secy.. Annie Ethel Bryan-I of the friendship group. ton. Treasurer, Keith Sllliker. t The programme for the evening Mite boxes were handed in and t was the Rhnwlni of coloured slidesp World Friends subscriptions were by Georgia Lewis and Sterling received. The Allocation for the Ionian. and were much enjoyed year was exceeded closing hymn by all present. A delicious lunch. "the Wise May Bring Their Lear-5 fcaiuriniz twn birthday cakes. was niiig". Ice cream and cookies were; served by members from each en)oyed by all, and each member I group, and a social time spent. received a gift. Two membesI- --------:--- Keith Sllliker and Annie Ethel I-lry-y entmi were awarded gifts for per” fect attendance. CENTRAL noyAL-fy wj. ill. lie must have absolute quiet". ” 'ut Doctor, in won't listen to The January meeting of the Ceii- me.' tral Royalty W. 1. was held in the "A good bQqinnIni' M.d.m, 3 Community Hall on Jan. 2nd. with very good b,g1nngn3g- the President presiding. The i-neet- m---" in: opened with the Creed, reput- ed in unison. ltoll call was answer- ed by ten members. giving a "Hei- ful household hint" and a gift for the penny auction. The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved, The treasurer reported a substan- tial balance on hand. The coiivenors of the various committees made their reports. Banquet Convener, Mn. Wm. Ward. reported as the 2 banquets catered to in December. Red Cross Cxmvenor. Mrs Mncbeod. Girl PRE - INVENTORY SALE run. was. mus. Ill. sat Group OISNOW SUPP! and PRAM SUITS, (Ill. sizes), clearing at 34.95 each Special lot of'I'lENCOA'I'S, rsg.S32.I .DI33.95. clearing at 819.Keach Balatia of SUBURBAN COATS, COAT IEPI. DRBSE, JUMPE38, SKIRTS, SI..AClGandCAPll7I's.clearh1 ............. . . . . ..............1-303 Rackvof 0illdren'a IKXISROATI and BATHROBE. clearing at 2. Half PHI -hscisl Anorunent of Gooih clearing at . 79; -5 sine and s2.oo so. es "they're not far astray. it con-1 "You never know" he chuckles tlnues cold. and it has been blus-lputtlng down tihe booklet and tcry. Then " he reads. ." 'snow- reaching for his pipe on the chair flurries, and damp and cold." '. beside. "They at least add a touch 'lt's all January weather” we of magic to make the Almanac otter. . . January robes usually in t more interesting reading - . . a gown of trailing white. Snow- There” he nods lis a cold win- drop! in her hair, her Jewels gar- dow" Frost designs are spread- ncls, 'for luck." ing, not In any delicate etchings "Tlic-re's to be on total eclipse along the small panes. Q of the sun this year - in October, Yes. a cold window. But beyond t but it won't be visible in Canada. its white. and over a storm or I V There will be two of the moon. two, March, dependable as always Ilut they too. we aha'n't see - . Jlwill lead in the Spring. lit-vor was too fond of looking at, Until tomorrow -- - --- lliary - thrm anyway - either the sun or I Goodnight . . . . . . . Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS. 1 PATTERN NUMBER. I Two free patterns-printed in our I Alice Brooks Needlecraft book -' stunning designs for yourself, for your home-Just for you, our read- ers. Dozens of other designs to order-all easy. fascinating hand- work. Send 25 cents for your copy of this wonderful book right away, Recipes for Preserves Food Editor Helen Goiigeon tells readers of The Standard how to make such taste re- vivers as marmalade. chutney. chili sauce. pickles and reli-lies. These recipes are simple and sure. Clip them for future use. Also in The Standard this week are points on smart grooming and some good kitch- en hints. Don't miss them. 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