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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1955-08-10, Page 4Cambridge I went by train * Suffolk, the native county of 41) husband and Myself, Hera found the small towns and vii- lages unchanged to a very great extent, I Sat fog a while in the church where I was christened, confirmed and married and I attended morning service at the parent church of the parish which dates, back to the 12th Century. Joining in the service at this ancient but familiar church revived memories that can hardly be shared. I went all over my childhood home which is a part of Gainsborough's birth- place. And there were old fa- miliar walks . , and trips by bus to nearby villages, Invite- tions to accept from the few who are left but who were warm in their welcome. Tomorrow begins the last stage of my holiday—Sudbury to Cam- bridge and then to Londen Air- port. This column is being scribbled at Sudbury (Suffolk), but will be re-written and sent .on its way from London where I shall bid farewell to England. It has been a wonderful experi- ence but now I am looking for- ward to getting HOME! HRONICLES INGERkARMI erextrid-Olin,e, ClealkAZ "A. Why should one assume that God made all the enjoyable things in the world for the benefit of the wicked? —The Aga Khan 0, No Wife complains in my • Mail today about her mother- 4 in-law. Instead, we have the 4` rare picture of a husband at • a year frustrated because his • wife is as completely her / mother's little girl as she was " 10 years ago. "When we married she insist- ed we life with her mother, and I was so in loye I consented," he writes. "I haven't had a real marriage at all, and I am sick of it," His, wife took her mother * everywhere. The women en., • tertained their friends at home, * but the husband had to take 'a his pals to restaurants to see * them. His wife seldom went * out with him alone, insisting a her mother join them, * The husband grew disgust- * ed and left. • Finally his wife promised * him a home of their own and * a family. They moved inte a " furnished, apartment, where • she again continually invited * her mother and her girl friends * — but again, not her husband's * companions. There were no • children. "I left again, Anne Hirst, and this time I declared it was for good. But the other day I met Cinch To Sew Smart Separates AERIAL HAZARD 7-, Thel. haiardlOn..the .faii0 hale at a recently completed mynicipcil golf course, is, note to the game but to aerial navigation. Mrs. C. M. Erickson scans the sky over a Lunken Airport runway in compliance with sign at the tee, to be sure she doesn't sink a high one in some pilot's windshield as he's coming in for a landing. Bible Designated "Most Exciting Book" C4‘44.Vit9ifile, JOURNEY'S ENO This column is in bits and pieces during the last week of my enjoyable stay in old England. Every time I make a move I am convinced no place could be as interesting as the one I am leaving, But it always is, Now I am staying at a quaint little stone cottage at Wymondham in Leicestershrre. The. walls are 20 inches thick and the floors are also of stone. Some of the rooms are oak-panelled and with over- head, beams. There are tricky little. steps -here and there and you have to duck your head going up and down the stairs. The cottage has been modern- ized 'to the extent of installing light, and a modified water sys- tem. ,The quaintest bathroom—if you could but see it!, No. room for a full length bath 'so a hip- bath, complete with running water was installed in a cup- board,,,, with a mounting-stool - built in behind the bath! Next door is a similar cottage, which is also the village post- office, Here there is an outside staircase to an upstairs loft.. The village church dates back to,, tine 13th Century. It contains the effigy of a knight in, armor, Sir John Hameline, a Crusader during the reign of Henry II. There is a small opening to the chancel in one of the inner walls which is known as "the leper's squint". Naturally the unfortu- nate victims of the leprosy were not allowed to mix with, the congregation but were permitted to watch proceedings of the services through this small ap- erture in the wall. Behind the church remains of a Roman Road were discovered a few years ago, also many pieces of broken pottery and other Roman relics. In this vil- lage there was once an ancient priory founded by Franciscan monks. Nearby is a building— formerly a grammar school- 1630, built entirely of stone with very few windows. Nearby in one of the cottages lives an elderly man, until a few years ago did very well for himself by driving people around in an ancient phaeton, relic of the coaching days. The phaeton, which I saw, is still in usable condition, but has given way to the faster moving vehicle of our present time. One day I was taken for a drive through the country and visited many medieval build- ings, including the Abbey at Crowland. This. village, formerly known as "CrOyland" is first mentioned in Domesday Book under the date 895. Part of the abbey is in ruins but the main part has been restored and is used for church services. More unusual still is the three- cornered bridge in the middle of the village street. This defies description. It is the only one of its kind in England. Now it' is over dry land but at one time, two rivers, met here and their course was diverted under this three-way bridge. Nearby is a stone block to which boats com- ing into the island-village were anchored. ' On my way back to Cambridge I broke my journey for the ex- press purpose of visiting Peter- borough. How glad I am that I did but I can't possibly describe it. After staying overnight at Are You Lop.Sided Most People Are AVA—A•nAA, How lop-sided are eant? Willy Pegue thought himself as straight as anyone, until scientists Select- ed him as the first guinea-pig among 5,000 students at the Uni- versity of New Mexico:). 'They stripped him and measured him With calliPers, anthrepometers and other devices, and practical- ly proved Willy a "crook", At lease, his left leg is longer than his right, his right shoulder lower than the left one, his right hand broader than the left. Even his nose tilts slightly to the right and the right side of his face carries more flesh than the left side, Yet lop-sided Willy is con- sidered normal, for subsequent experiments have proved that everyone has a decided pitch either to the left or right. In one test, not one of 10,000 people could show a perfect pair of ears. Arid, a study of dental patients in the 30-40 age group shows that tooth decay had invariably at- tacked them lop-sidedly. One person in every ten is left- handed, but oddly enough the percentage is nearly twice as high among twins, Ears hearing with perfect 'unison are a common- place among teen-agers, but as age increase one ear tends to predominate in picking up sound. Experience in the optical, trade shows that eyes are always of varying strength. Lopsidedness is found through- out nature. Most lobsters are left-handed. So are water-snails. 'Charged by a stampeding ele- phant in a Rhodesian national park, a cameraman escaped only because the elephant has a pre- ference for using the left tusk— and the cameraman had leapt to the right. Don't worry, left - handers! Leonarda da Vinci, the world's greatest artist, was a sinistral, as left-handers are technically call- ed. Charles Chaplin played the violin left-handed in "Lime- light." In the United Statel a publisher-is even printing school- books with the words reading from right to left, to give left- handed children extra time for development and adjustment. Canadian coal mines pro- duced an average of 3,6 tons per man-day last year as against 3.5 tons in 1953. Average output per man-day in strip mines fell from 14.5 tons in 1953 to 12,5 tons, and ranged from 4.9 tons in New Brunswick to 30.7 tons in British Columbia. In under- ground mines the average . per man-day rose from 2.4 tons in 1953 to 2.6 tons, and varied from 1.5 tons in New Bruns- wick to 3.9 tons in British Col- umbia, nay Wife accidentally, and She confessed she missed This time I put my Toot down. I'd just had a position offered mg In another district, and told her if she'd go with me we could try once more — otherwise, I was through, She said she would think it over. Even if she agrees, I'm half afraid to trust her. I believe she will always be her mother's baby," The only hope for this mar- * riage is to get the young wife, * away from h e r possessive " mother, Her husband's out-of- " town offer come at an oppOr- * tune moment; if his wife goes * along, they can build a life * together among new friends * and surroundings, awev from * her mother's influence. a He is taking a chance, yes; " but he still loves the girl, and * I think it is worth the risk. If * it works out, he will be re- * warded. If she decides not to * go with him (or is not content- ' ed there) he will know there is * no happiness for them together " and he will be better Off with- * out her. * TO "U PS ET HUSBAND": * From what you say in your * letter, I believe your wife will * go with you, rather than lose * you, If she does, be sure to * devote all your leisure to her • in your new home, introducing * her to your ,new friends and * seeing that she is ton well oc- * cupied to miss her mother. It * will take time, but you are a " patient man. 41 "Dear Anne Hirst: I am so unhappy I don't want to live! I'm still mad about a young man I dated for eight months, I don't know why r can't get over him, because he made me care for him — and left MP Flat. "I have tried dating others, but I can't get him off my mind. Sometimes I'd just 1"-- to run what can I do about it? MISERABLE" * Instead of seeing yourself as * the romantic victim of a male off. I guess my family thing I'm a problem, and maybe I am. But * who only won Your love to * leave you, try to understand that no man "makes" a girl * love Min. She is attracted, he * is attractive, so often_ without * sufficient reason she bUilds all * her hopes on him — only to * discover one day he isn't there. * It doesn't matter why the * lad changed his mind. You " may have been too easily won, * or too possessive, or perhaps * another pretty fact tempted * him more, Obviously, he is * not worth the affection you * still waste on his memory. * Why not charge it el to ex- * perience, and next time he * more selective and less hasty * to give your heart away? * The best cure fox a jilted * girl is an active-'social life. * Keep yourself busy with new * dates; cultivate other interests * that demand concentration * and enthusiasm, and you will * have less time to feel eorry for * yourself. What a chance this is * to show your family you can * take a blow like a lady! * Have faith in yourself and your future, and you'll come " out all/right. * * A short separation is often the answer to an unhappy marriage. If you are given the second chance to, succeed, take it, with hope and new loyalty. Ann Hirst's comments will guide you wisely, Write her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., oNew Toronto, On t. COAL 3.6 TONS PER DAY PER MAN ,e3rtfre , RPCKiN i ROLES: — When these friends get• together, they are right into, the s ame bed—a special rocking bed, that is. For Mrs. Frances Huvler, left, and Darlene Calvert, 19„ are polio vic- tims in need of respiratory aid. The March of Dimes "rocking bed," which each has in her home, makes it possible for them to live at home outside an iron lung. This China. Cat Is Worth A Fortune Keep cool and pretty all sum- mer in this jiffy-wrap halter. A cinch to sew, embroider! Make several, to team with all your separates. Pattern 732: Jiffy-wrap halter! Small (10,12); Medium (14,16); Large (18,20). Tissue patterns, transfers, directions. State size. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be ac- cepted) for this pattern to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Tor- onto, Ont. Print plainly PAT- TERN NUMBER and. SIZE; your NAME •and ADDRESS.' LOOK FOR smartest ideas in Needlecraft in our Laura' Wheel- er Catalog for 1955. Crochet, knitting, embroidery and lovely things to wear, Iron-ons, quilts, aprons, novelties — easy, fun to make! Send 25 cents for your copy of this book NOW! You will want to order every new design in it. racy - Ast4 Summer's smartest separates — to sew in gay contrasting colors, or one-piece dress ef- fect! Graceful' yokes detail the blouse; 'convertible-collared for cool comfort too. Classic skirt below, pleated for flattery and walking ease. Pattern 4832: Misses' Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 16 blouse takes 1% yards 39-inch fabric; skirt takes 2 yards, This pattern easy to use, sim- ple to sew, is tested for fit. Has complete illustrated instruc- tions. Send THIRTY - FIVE CENTS (350) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print planly SIZE, NAME, AD- DRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont, S'A buxom lady of a vial Berlin in- ‘clustrialist, One night, for the second time in their history, the rubies were stolen. The thief's method of entry — over the rooftops and through a skylight—pointed to Klaus Gudden, a listed jewel thief. Police spies reported that he had Sown the glittering rubies to a confederate, When the police pounced there ensued a rooftop chese and Gudden was shot dead. Bilt the rubies were never fotind. Insurance investigators probed every detail of Ptidden's life. It was three years, however, before they heard of his Visits to a nottery factory near his home, The factory speciali2ed in china cats. with red-beaded eyes, and Glidden had ordered the figure of a Cat to be specially prepared and fitted with "beads" of his own. The figure Was Marked With a small' X to distinguish it from others in the batch. But Wheii Glidden failed to return; the eat was included in a factory con- sigkirrient of almost iclehtiCal eats shipped ta In this country the insurance detectives again 'took .'up the trail. They Visited import warelietises, china shops and scores of pri- Vale homes, But the ruby-eyed eat Was never retrieVed. It may have been smashed long 0.5 6 and Consigned tit a dustbin. But. tridybd this old rdazed cat is still to eXist,ince, Wsitrinly 'keening its sctret, the strorigeSt hidden treasttrel account Slinirrier. /::r"; .Cha'fhaim 'wrote a Ong. "OthoWl'fr said fllt W1NNAtif -1. this Wt.': Oda • ')m.her home, a ''' f . '''' AFI'SM "'— • ---- She tile wife. ef,„tiluitfietici :Chatham. HIS face i s red dad.: kis. bank the torigressnicin. 'Ill bet you $100' you'll never get the tong recorded, another $100 it'll never, be,,put on the m a r ket and still another' $106' that you don't niake $100 profit on it:- it.' He ihlobs....i.21 1Oist gableil d:,ree' bitSiv the• tune, on' RCA recor ds; li called Somewhere to-day, perhaps scarcely noticed in a cottage par- lour, or perhaps half-buried in attic dust and cobwebs, is a china cat worth $250,000. Maybe it's been resting for years on a mantelpiece. Maybe it's lying chipped and forgotten at the back of a tool-shed. If it's a comfortably recumbent cat, the tail wrapped around the fore- paws, yellowish coffee in colour, if it's eight inches high from base to ear-tip and if there's a small X on the underside, Maybe the Money is yours, Above all, lee& at the eyes, Crimson and glinting. Are they Merely glass beads , or are they rubies? Two-blood-red rubies disap= peered from the harem of Sulei- man the, Magnificent 400 years ago. The Turkish favourite, who had worn them in her earrings, Wag strahgled in her sleep. Her Slayer tore the' jewels roughly &OM her Cars and made good his escape. Then they ate said to have teappearect at the ebtirt Louis. XV tit France, embellishing a rich necklace which adorned the therm! of the beautifUl Maclaine Pompackinr. Afterwards they were sold to a RusSian nobleman and Passed from one Wealthy hand to anotirr until'—=just sixty 376611 ago — they adorned the What makes the Bible "the most exciting book in the world?" Engineers are using it today as a guide to the natural re- sources of the Holy Land. It contains "the best-known poem ever written." One chapter of Isaiah is cited as "the greatest single writing in all literature." The Acts of the Apostles "is the most exciting piece of his- tory ever written" because it is "the only record we have" of the turning point from paganism to Christianity. These are some of the reasons for Bible reading set forth in the new phamphlet "How to Read the Bible—the Most Excit- ing Book in the World" by the American Bible Society. The pamphlet is issued in cone xiection with the publication of a new Bible known as "The Compact Bible," being the King James Version, Edited for Easy Reading, published by Haw- thorn Books, Inc., and including all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. It spurns the old theory that the Bible is boring, heavy, or a "pious duty." It cites the book of Psalms as "a sheer delight" for its "beauty of poetry and thought," the book of Proverbs as "better than most of our ,modern newspaper columnists," contending that "you can't be considered well read until you are thoroughly acquainted with the Bible." "The Bible is not to be read like other books, starting at the beginning," the pamphlet ad- vises but is "a library" in which one should "brownse around." It suggests that "you might start with Moses . . . one of the half-dozen greatest men in all history" — or begin with the story of Joseph, "the Bible's most c orn pl e t e biographical sketch." It calls the 23d Psalm "the best-known poem ever written," considered "by many to be the most beautiful." The 40th chapter of Isaiah has been called "the greatest single writing in all literature," ac- cording to the pamphlet which challenges: "See what you think of it, especially the last three verses." • The book of Mark is Men- tioned as "a good one to start with in the New Testrieneht," It says of Mark that he "calls his book 'the gospel,' meaning 'good news,' and writes like a reporter co-tiering an exciting world ser- ies—with his side winnieg." Of this book the pamphlet adds: "It takes you breathlessly through the brief public min- istry of Jesus. It can be read in an hem`, and, provides a good account of the earthly life of the greatest Mari who ever lived " It advises that the gospel of John should be read last, since it was written later. In Stinnett of the Bible as a. tinerent doetitterit, the Bible Soehrty rites" the fact that Mil- liens today beer Bible names and quote the Bible in everyday conversation in phrases such as "the apple tif, his eye, a drop in the biretta, Salt of the earth, sign of the firrieS, powers that be, thorn in the flesh', A Me' Of love." • • 5• „ 1.:,.S, A SEW-AND-SEW Ticketed rreraiiiirists 'vino Matter "so- errid-sO" as Terineliee trtioper Marvin D. Walker walks away from, their cars have the right :phrase in mind, but the wrong s:ielling and Meaning. The 2 T 5-poUnd six-footer fills the ticket 'top=notch dressmaker iri his Metriphis, Tenn., home, Where h' has Made More than 40 frocks for daughter Barbcird Jo, b.; at righf., lie' also Mends uniforms for felloW• troopers: 732 IRON-ON COLOR SIZES S-10-12 L-16-2o