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St. Paul bids his readers to pre- t. "your bodies a living sacridice, ﬁlly, acceptable unto God. which lg your reasonable service." Archbishop Temple was right when he said that Christianity is the least spiritual oi the great reli- gions. In many of the other great religions it is the spirit. oi man which is thought oi as the real man, and the body is either disre- garded as irrelevant to the con- cerns of religion or hated and despised. » Even in Christianity this spirit- ualizing tendency is not absent, though in the true tradition of the faith nothing is more remarkable than the constant refusal to ident- ify religion with the supposedly more spiritual Part Of man 934 the insistence on the body as hav- ing its share in the purpose of God for man. ‘ It is not hard to see the signifi- cance of this repeated emphasis. If religion were exclusively an affair of the spirit. whatever exact mean- ing we attach to that word. it could

not be sectional. a concern oi one _

part of man's personality, unin- nuenccd by other parts and with no claim to speak to their con- dition. The Christian faith has rteadily_relused to be banished in this way to one comer of man's .being.

It is true that both faith and practice have found it difficult to walk steadily on the middle line of New Testament Christianity. No Christian society, and no Christian individual, can ever keep the straight and middle way without the least deviation. Yet, when the Christian tradition is considered at its soundest and best, it will be found always to aim at the centre and not to diverge very far from it. Just because the Christian be- lieve: that all men are by creation the children oi God. he finds him- self concerned with their bodily estate no less than with their heav- enly welfare.

shafiesbury and his friends were men who uelleved passionately that this world is a place of testing and a vale of tears; they placed all man's beatitude in he world beyond. Just because of this they were de- -termined that every man in the world must be respected, cared for. set free so far as possible from misery, and given the best chance to develop his God-given gifts.

None of these things can be achieved by thinking or dreaming: they can be accomplished only by hard and practical work. The highest activity of the christian life is contemplation; it is a poor life that has not its moments of absorption in the presence and the glory of God. But for those in the body contemplation is not the end of Christian living. it in rather its beginning.

Christian life is service; most Christians are called to serve when they are, in the drab and not very exciting ways of daily life. It is for that reason that they are called to yield their bodies a. living sacrifice to God.

Pictured above are representatives of Miss Maylea Boswell (Supervisor), Miss Mary Robin (Supervisor), Mrs. E. Robertson, Mrs. A. Herring, Mrs. -M. Doyle, Mrs. A. Stewart, Mrs. Matheral, Mrs. A. Moase, Mrs. E. Profitt. Mrs. Malcolm MacLeod (Provincial President), Mrs. C. Rogers, Mrs. L. H. Drake, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. W. E. MacKinnon, Mrs. R. L. Burge, Mrs. J. Johnston and Mrs. J. Wood.

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For Thursday, March 28

AN involved or unusual set of factors calls for some astute and clever bralnwork, with many-sided elements to be checked before tak- ing important action. There are in- dications orf ohange, travel, new position or work prdbaibly in new environs and while advancement and ...o.Inooion are promised, yet the decision must be based on logic and many-sided rationalizing. There are public considerations. in which personality. emotions, glunor may incite decisions.

If II! II Your Birthday

Those whose birthday it is may be compelled to make some vital decisions. involving change. travel, moves and new contacts, in which work, contracts and personal posi- tion demand serious study. Much forethought. unknown factors. PEI- sorial equation and adaptalbillty are in the balance. Progress. pratige and funds are at stake.

A child born on this day is splendidly endowed with mental- ity, ability, and versatility for a succesfui career, with change and glmmoir playing a. part in a. color- ful life.

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A country Garden

By Mrs. Gordon Macmillan

“Day by day in March, through the medium oi small events in the garden. we become aware of a changed mood in ourselves. We are in a state of slow and half- reluctant awakening from winter sleep. with as yet. no eagernas of hope, no.\ asurance of coming warmth and color, only a certain readines for change which finds expression in a long — forgotten tendency to loiter and today —- dream out of doors."

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I have on my desk a list of seedling trees, shrubs,vbulbs, of many kinds, and peonies from the Cotton Memorial Trust Nurs- ery, these are listed at prices so low that I am sure many will be -very happy about ordering some for their gardens. This Cotton Memorial Trust Nursery was esta- blished through the generosity of R. L. Cotton for the beautification at rural Prince Edward Island, the roachides. the drive ways, and the homes. I think it is the most won- derful help to all country garden- ers, as in many cases the prices are a fraction of the catalogue mics and there should not be any failures. It is possible to drive over to the nursery and receive the seedlings and shrubs, hurry home and plant them in the same day.

if you have not received the list. of the nursery. write to the Prince Edward Island Formt Nursery, Southport. and make out your or- der right away as the demand may exceed the supply.

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The Prince Edward Island Gov- ernment is existing in this won- derful work. I do not know of any other Province in Canada, or any other part of the world where the people will find it. so easy to garden and beautify their homes. We have the soil, the climate, and now_ the assistance in procuring many lovely trees and shrubs.

I have been reading “Our island Story" written by Carrie Ellen Holman and was especially inter- ested in the translation from Jac- ques Cartlei-’s diary. He describes the Island in these words: “All this land is low and flat, the most de- lightful that may be seen, and full of beautiful trea and plains", and again “the fairest land that might possibly be seen". Prince Ed- ward Island was named the garden of the Gulf and Governor Patter- son's name for it was "The Gar- den of America." It is very true that the Island has great natural beauty, and I recommend the book "Our Island Story" to all who like to read about the early days and the first settlers.

In the Home Garden report on “What My Garden Means to Me" I am going to quote some from the second award.

To me any garden. but especial- ly my own garden. is I‘ place of tempts-lion. It is a temptation be- cause it is full of many delights. and the delights are enough to lure me away from anything else that I know of. Tliey lure me away from the dishes and the mending, the baking and the cor- reqaondence. They also lure me away from worries and dullness, from introspection and discourage- meat.

The first temptation comes eer- ly in the day. before the breakfast dishes are done. The air in fruit.

"the day is new, birds are singing. and a tour of the garden is not to be_ resisted. There are new ihlnu to be seen: blouoma have opened overnight. fresh colon are to be aﬁnired. the new tree looks rialler than yeaiardily. the Plony buds are showing color. Dome Karen: on be cut for dinner.

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TREATMENT OF BUPTURED DISK VVITH AND WITHOUT OPERATIO

The little cushions between the bones forming the spine are called disks. Under severe pressure (a fall. 3 heavy lift, making a mis- step) this cushion gets pressed or squeezed so hard that it breaks and some of it comes out between two of the spine bones. This is called a herniated or ruptured disk. it oc- curs most often between the last of the spine bones in the lower back. It occurs so.-netlmu in up- per baok from a blow on the head. In former days, before herniated or ruptured disk was recognised as the cause of painful low back and sciatica, the condition was believed caused by pressure from one or more sprained 1oint.9—sacroiliac. sacro-1umvbal—and treatment was rest, sometimes in a plaster cast for weeks and then the application of a supporting brace or belt.

I have previously referred to the nu-in.ber of cases I saw at the out- patient clinic of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. in which the patient was strapped with ad- hesive tape across the lower back (which included the joints men- tioned above) and also the last two joints of the spinal column where the ruptured disks are al- most always found. After wearinz the adhesive strapping a week or more, sometimes two or more our s. the patient was fitted with a. supporting brace which he wore for months. and in my own personal case. for four years. Be- cause some cases treated by strap- ping and wearing a brace recover- ed and because free of pain. and others did no, orthopedic and other surgeons are studying a number of these cases to see whether the rest. strapping and brace, give as 80011 results as Operation.

In "Journal of Bone and Joint surgery,“ Boston. ‘Dre. P. 0. Col- onna. and Z. 8. ‘Erode ‘ report their mv tigation of 20 cases of ruptured disk treated by rest. strap- ping and brace or support and ccimpare their results with results obtained in 95 cases by Operation. In the 28 treated by rest and a support, 8 (29 per cent) were free of pain, 8 years after treatment. in those who had undergone surgical removal of disk. 1 to 5 years after- wards, 51 (00 per cent) )were free of pain.

From the above two serial 1': would appear that the operative method of removing the ruptured disk gives the best results.

We shall watch for further in- formation on this subject.

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And a kindly breeze blew on our belated wash this morning. on articles of boyish apparel that were for some years familiar pieces of laundry to us. Gay shirts and sweaters — overalls. and all. “And so it's I boy!" friend on! ours re- marked of '3 recent birth, when with feminine interest we chatted of this subject, which runains ever new and intriguing to our sex. “Well now." she smiled. "isn't that nicel I guess it's only a queer notion of mine. and I with girls of my own! but I al- ways think it’s easier to do for I boy. They're more simply dress- ed. What I mean is. there's no frills to iron for them!" And then recalling granddaughter-‘s small gowns and bows. that are altogeth- er bewltching no matter how plain or inexpensive. and knowing well that there is no _way of weighing the value of either sex to their loved ones "but frills are so nice to iron!" we said.

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With Jeanie a visitor this even- ing we named the names of the many mothers we knew that in this new year have been blessed by the safe arrival of small ones. It is ever an event of great mo- ment and with the first wall comes the new responsibilities. Ours then to cherish. but also to train by example and word. Our duty too to implant those virtues that are the. leaven that grows and which even in the restricted sur- roundings of remote country places will eventually reach out to touch distances of which a mother may not dream. And what should we teach these bits of hu- rnaniiy that have a way of grow- ing out of our reaches so soon that our teachings must be quickly done?’ That is the parents’ and very often the. mother's choice. 0 3

What a busy day this has been for the farmers in this neighbor- hood! Indeed Rob is still at his choring, delayed by his outing to the city, though the night wears away towards the midnight hour. Because in last evening's weigh- ings. marketable hogs were found to be taken today to the city, and on the return trip sacks\of com- mercial feed were carried. that go nowadays to make up their fore. To and from the vicinity of the mop interesting each day. Not

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Down in a certain southern state. a newly elected representative from a rural district went to pay his respects to the Governor. Ig- /norant of the term of respect he should use in addressing his Excel- lency. the yahoo called him “Most High." e

"Oh.' replied the governor. with a laugh. “I’m not the Most High. The Most High is He who has‘ made all things from nothing.

"Well." replied the 1-epresenm. live. in a sudden burst of honest emotion. “that mighty near fies you. Guv. That justice the peace you appointed down in my town is about the nearest thing to nothin' I've seen on two legs!"

wa-mmx~W Modern Etiquette!

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Q. should the handle of a cup be turned a certain way when pass- ing a. cup and saucer to anothe: person? 4

A. Yes; see that the handle the cup is turned to the person‘; right and the handle of the spoon is placed parallel to the hand.e of the

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Q. what gifts may a girl send to a man, who is a very good friend, when he is ill? . ' A. A book or ﬂowers, or just a “get well’! card, is all illicit is nec- esary. Q. Should a. woman s'ay. “This is Mr. Jones," or, "This is my hus- -band." when introducing him to an acquaintance?

A. "'I'his is my husband" is the preferred form.

for long can we keep his attmtion. However it is a matter of suprisc to his intimates, carefree lad that he is, that many of the letters of the alphabet have been mastered already. as we find them here or thcre about the kitchen or pan- try in the course of our housework —in a colorful row on a calendar. lighting up a pdckage or gleefully and sometimes with much fascina- tion in ours or his fathers inter- rupted reading! _ I O I

And all about us today, along snowy field trails or by the road- way farmers were at various haul- ings. One hauled firewood, ex- tending the been in the yard be- fore our eyes to give promise of comfort -- of singing kettles, of fresh-baked loaves. of seasonal pies and the tantalizing scents of pre- alu-ving and pickling and the glow of the hearth-fire reflected ‘or. happy faces. we wondered as we watched the lean: wind along the snow-blanketed meadow if the farmer who cuts and portions and haul: home the wood can have any idea of the blessing this limit of his labors brings to his own and others. And with Pard an alert and in-

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1. What is wrong with this sen- tence? "We shall have to combine together to stop this condition from spreading." ‘ 2. What is the correct pronunc- iation of “coupon"?

3. Which one of these words is misspelled? Mien. slieght, believe. conceive.

4. What does the word “annihi- late" mean?

5. What is a word beginning with vic that means “or of fortune. condition, eic."?

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1. Omit together. 2. Pronounce first syllable as koo. not as kew. ii. Bielsht .4. To reduce to nothing; destroy absolutely. "Nothing what. ever is annihilated. Matter like an eternal river., still rolls on without diminution." —- Rouonex-. 5. Vicissitude. \

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