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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1958-06-04, Page 2BRITAIN CLAIMS MILITARY PLANE. EDGE—This is the Blackburn NA-39 bomber, Britain's newest military plane, British authorities say that the plane, capable of delivering nuclear weapons, represents a three-year lead "over every other country", Its makers soy the twin-jet craft is suitable for land or ship-based operotions, Itarrisor '1'wo years we wore- ed, together anti never once d'd he visit my dressing mom . , Of course, he's such e hit in the ehowebecause he's PlaYing himself - rum intolerant, slightly bounderish character with tre- mendous charm for women."' ilarrison .commented "I think he was. misquoted. I saw him yea- terdo,y and he was awfully mis- erable about it all." As a result of all the publicity, good and bad, tine advance ticket, sale, which began six .month$ ago, soared beyond S4.09,000,- Price for a bootlegged first-night pair .$140. was sad that Shaw, who had .edele a great personal ad-, reiratien for roonee.„ .could not be' cm band' to; use some of the, new stuff himself, From the • looks: of it,. be would be whirl- ing enviously in, his grave .for a long there to conic, —Peoare NE WS WEEK, HANKIE leANBIef. Lefty G'omez once set a snare, :foe Hank. .Greenberg. When he, got two, strikes me flank. SRI • Dickey was to step oat of the eateher'S box as. if ,'orates were going to; throw a pitch-out. Then,. as Hank relaxed,. Dickey was to, Jump .back and Gomez' was to, fire one over the' plate for the third' strike. At this point,. somebody will always ask,. "Well',. :how did it work out?"' "I dont Ibiow," Gomez wilt- ruefully- answer. 1. could' never get two strikes 011 the guyr At last we've had 'some rain — a good. warm rain. Now "Deer Anne Hirst: I have jtrit. welcomed my married daughter into.' 'My home; she could not Accept her .mother-in-law's ir- tcrference any longer. For over two years my girl has held position and paid nearly all their household expenses to help her husband support his mother. She runt up bills, in his name which their combined incomes cannot meet, "Her mother-in-law has two. other married children, both of whom have lovely homes, but because this son is the youngest she demands everything from t h e rre When lie triefried daughter he told her their home, belonged to him; it turns out to be his mother's, and if anythine happened he would have not)). leg. Yet: he and my girl have been .supporting her entireiy, even to her medical expenses. "My daughter loves her huie• hence -but she wants to live alone with him. He declares he will never leave big mother So I told her not to go back to hint while his mother lives there. t do hate to see her marriage eci on the rocks, yet what -other edvice can I offer? WORRIED MOTHER" Your girl has my sympath:. Cross-Stitch Pets She shoeld, however, consult a lawyer to .find whether she " has grounds for legal sentare. lion, if that is -what eho • considering. * If her husband were a man " instead of his mother's little • boy, he would admit he is not "4‘ providing a 'home for his wife * in 'the real sense of the word, * She is under Ires mother's * thumb in more than one way, * and she has none of the rights es which, as his wife, she merits .* She and her husband' can- e. not get ahead financially tin- e der the strain his mother Me- * poses, not to, mention her con- slant interference. Things can, * only go from bad to worse, f unless he decides that his wife • is more important to him than ' his mother. (Theiden•tally, he should also ins ist• that the, * other children snare their mother's living expenses no. * matter what arrangements ars) • made for the future.) Wouldn't it be better fee * your daughter and her bus- * band to find a small apartment. re for themselves? IL could be e nearby, so he eon visit his mother regularly. That would e give y o u r daughter a real • home, and relieve her of the e older woman's Impositions. ." It de-es seem up to her hus- * band to choose between bas * mother and his wife, and a " cruel choice it is for any man. * But if his love for his wife -• is equal to hers for him, there • is• no question where his toy- * alt3. belongs. * * "Fair Lady" Goes. Big In. England London Bridge could have been failing down. last week and no fair lady vvottid have noticed. The really big noise in town was the opening at tate Theater Royal, Drury Leee, "No show can possibly live up to the advance raves of 'My- ren Lady'," wrote The Daily Herald critic next .morning.le then went on to paraphrase a lyric from the show; "But by George, they did it. Yes, they .. did it!" Fellow critics were. al,. most prianimous ther selueese "Rousing", "exhilerat • ing", "glittering". The' Sidewalk watchers massed outside. the' theater an hour before' curtain, time to star-gaze at the' attend- ing celebrities, among them, Ingrid Bergman,. Sarah Church- ill, Kay Kendall'„ and U.S. Am.- bassador John Hay Whitney, Applause exploded' the mom- ent the curtain rose and rolled again and again the entrances of Julie Andrews,. Rex Harrison, Stanley HolloWay„ and Robert Coote — all of the original Broadway company, At the end the audience-stood and cheered for four minutes'and ten curtain' calls. Only the orchestra's- "Go& Save the Queen" could and did finally stop them. Dry Cleaner t: beep On. Tops. A dry cleaner Must be on his tees these days'. New textile fibres, new fabric blends, new eea„Ye OZ treating the old familiar tebrice, ell mean the dry .cleaner must constantly, adapt his .teeh- piques to keep etp; with the elate- trig' Canadians are wearing. That's why he so frequently Seeks the expert advice of an organization in Ottawa called the Canadian Research Institute of Launderers end: Dry Clean- ers„ Supported by its member- ship: of cleaners, launderers, tex- tile manufacturers and instittn. tions which have their own latinderies, its job is .solving cleaning problems. When new' clothing materials are introduced, the Institute's laboratory works out the best cleaning method and reports to members as quickly as possible, Monthly bulletins keep members up-to-date on all new develop- merits affecting their business. Articles damaged in cleaning are sent to the Institute and a. full report on the reuse of damage is returned, Usually it's not the cleaner's, fault when garments are dam- aged, claim the people. at the Institute. They regularly re- ceive -clothes with inferior dyes which have faded when in con- tact with cleaning solvent. Cold wave solution used in perman- ents also creates problems for the dry cleaner. When this so-, lotion drops on clothing it isn't always noticeable, But as soon as the cleaning solvent touches the spot, it immediately becomes evident. Frequent trouble - makers are window drapes which have been standing for a long time exposed to sunlight. They .appear in good condition when sent to the 'clean ers but when the cleaning sol- vent is used on them the fibres, weakened by sun and dust, fi- nally break. This isn't the cleaner's fault but he has often been blemed for it. The Canadian Research Insti- tute has been operating almost a quarter of a century now. It started as a separate lab at the National Research Council in Ottawa to handle problems of cleaners and launderers. Before long - it became too big an un- dertaking to be conducted' at the N.R.C. and in 1935 the Ca- nadian Research Institute was formed to replace. the -Solving problems is the busi- ness of the Institute. Through its efforts and the cooperation of members, better, dry- cleaning is • being made possible. This week-end we did not expect any of the family here • . Bob, Joy and. Ross had gone to Elliott Lake for the . week- end; Daughter and her family were off to Midland .for the day so we took a ramble through the country along the back conces- sions. On one road in. Trafalgar. Township we saw a sign which read. — "Dog Cemetery -around the Corner." That, Of course, had to be investigated.. We found the cemetery' and there must haVe been four or five hundred little graves,. complete with in- scribed tombstones — some big, some small. Not all were dog- graves. There 'were a number. of cats, two rabbits and a mon- key. Several dogs had been la years old' and some of the tomb-. stones told their own pathetic, little story: As for instance "In memory of Trixie' and Rex who were killed by an unknown • motorist." And two German shepherds "who died defending their master's property during a robbery." And one of a "see- ing-eye" dog greatly missed by his master. There were quite- a number of new graves, minus , tombstones, but with' wreaths of flowers in loving memory. suppose • the idea of a Pet Cemetery sounds somewhat r x- ireine to materialistic people but there is' little doubt the- loss of a faithful pet can be a great grief to, the owner and. perhaps to have its grave mark- ed and cared for is some con- solation. I know we left several dog and cat graves at -Ginger Farm. Noe, high-etrung Tippy was the last, 'our Zaithful old collie who finally died of pneu- monia: wagging her tail feebly right to the very last in recog- nition of our loving care. Busty, I am glad to say, is. still alive and well. I paid him a visit last week. We do not forget the dogs we couldn't keep: Love at first sight—that's the way teenagers respond to this cute and cuddly pair of pets. Easy — all 8-to-the-inch cross- es! Make set of toss pillow, pic- tures to frame. Pattern 589: dog transfer 101/2 x 12%, kitten 11 x.131/ inches; color chart, key. Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS (stamps cannot be accepted; use postal note for safety) for this pattern to LAURA WHEELER, Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Print plainly 'the PATTERN NUMBER, and your NAME and ADDRESS. As a bonus TWO complete patterns are printed right in our LAURA WHEELER Needlecraft Book, Dozens of other designs you'll want to order—easy fas- cinating handwork for yourself, your home, gifts, bazaar items, Send 25 cents for your copy 'of this book today! WOULD DATE BOY 'Dear Anne Hirst: I like a boy very much who is in my English class. What excuse eel. I use to talk to him, and yet not appear too forward or too dumb? "Last year about this- time he asked for a date, but 1 wag going steady i'ith somebody else so I couldn't accept. Now I'd*give anything to go with him! STILL HOPING" * Some day soon mention to * the lad that English is one of * your toughest subjects, and e. you wonder if he would help you now and then? Choose a few timely questions, and maybe he will feel flattered • to swallow the bait, * Yes, the girl usually •seeaks * first when they pass in tee * hall. Good luck! * :Many of the problems that marriage brings would never arise if wife and husband could live alone together. If this ques- t i on worries you, ask Anne Hirst's opinion; perhaps she can find a solution. Address her at Box 1, 123. Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. WHAT A CARD Most of the patrons of Paul Waner's batting range in Pitts- burgh come out just to talk to him. It's reached a point where the old batting great has had, a ear printed, which he hands each visitor, It reads: "Paul, how are you? — Pine, thank you.'" "How is your brother Lloyd?— Fine, thank you." "What is he doing?—Nothing," "What are you doing?—Prae- tically "What do you think of the Pirates?—Practically nothing." "Any good hitters at your batting range?—One." "Why don't you sign him for the Pirates?--4 am too old." Make a wonderful new ward- :robe—from this Printed Pattern.. Vary the neckline from man- darin collar to low squared beauty; sleeves in three versions Easy to sew, joy to wear—pure flattery for your figure! Printed Pattern 4605: Misses' Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, Size '16 requires 31/s yards 35-inch. Printed directions on each pat- tern part. Easier, accurate. Send FORTY CENTS (400) (stamps cannot be 'accepted; use' postal note for safety) for this pattern. Please print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS and STYLE NUMBER, terid order to ANNE ADAMS, Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. This was the most impressive musical to hit town since "Chu, Chin-Chow" in 1916,. and London, had never seen such an. advance build-up. Despite the protection of copyright o f that forbade the playing of the show tunes and-the sale of sheet music and records, "I Could. Have Danced All Night" arid' "On theStteet Where You Live' were' almost staples foe dance band's at priv- ate ,parties and" in clubs. Com,- mercially bootlegged show al- bums sold readily for $11112.01 Garr opposed to a legal $3.85 In the The press had long been ec- static. After all,,thotegh the show was an American production, everybody felt it was Britons who made ,the thing go—Rex Harrison,- 'Julie Andrews', Cecil! Beaton, Stanley. Holloway, Rote-- ert Coote. The press was also full of "Fair Lady" odds and ends. Was it right for 'Eliza Doo- little to step out of character to belt' out the bellicose "Show Me" song? Can one really see 'St. Paul's from Covent Garden, as the show suggests? ( Answer: Yes, from the roof.) An actress named Frances Day reported to a gossip columnist that she had got in touch with George Bern- ard Shaw's ghost, and he had been. very announced with the whole project. Everybody read that the eLondon version would have a bigger choeus than the 'New Yerk production, and Cecil Beaton's costumes would not only be present in greater profusion but with considerably wilder chic. . . The advance publicity had not 'been all good. ,Stanley Hollo- way, who plays 'Eliza's' father, had something to say about Rex Coronation Dress Such splendor I had never seen before and may 'never see. again, The Abbey is wearing. Coronation draperies of blue brocade. Along its aisle spreads a seamless carpet of i.ernlean blue, changing at the Theatre's steps to a warm shade of pale honey. Clustered lights hang low at triforium level shedding a dulcet glow. The clamour of color in dress and uniforM is already here, and from my priv- ileged seat in the Queen's Box I can see every happening an.el every arrival. Soon I shall be seeing the dress I have made, being worn 'by Her. Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second for her Crowning. My mind goes back to the' dim acrd uncertain days of 30 years ago when, on St. George's Day, the 23rd April in 1923, I resolved to establish myself in London, In ;Tune of that year I designed my first dress for my first humble customer. I think of those years at struggle and disappointment arid remember the three pounds a week I used to earn and how lost that job , one ChriSterias Eve; and I wonder irreleveritlY rx the Number 16 omnibus still rumbles up the Edgware Road. I think, too, di all the kindness I have known and Of all the WOMeri and craftsmen who have worked to prepare the dress the Queeti is now wearing. I think Of the long road be- hind nee, leading up to-this honor and bringing rile Weatthirister Abbey, What, suffered; learn' 'ed and enjoyed on the Way, is' the story I presently tell. —Prom "Silver and Gold", by Nortnert Haettiell„ everything looks so green. New- ly planted shrubs, trees and garden plants have lost their sad, wilted, appearance. Dis- couraged green peas and beets. are showing more signs of. life and we hope other garden stuff will soon be coming through. Field crops, too, will benefit from the rain — spring grain certainly needed a good soaking, as did the wheat and forage crops.'Partner and I find it hard to remember, any year when the spring has been so, dry. How- ever, even weather conditions don't seem quite so important compared with a situation we ran into- last week, You may remember, I was at Guelph — to a W,I. Conference. Partner came with me as far as Hespeler where he visited some friends living on a farm. So he was back again with the cows, the hens, and all the incidental farm chores. Also 'plenty of children. Now just read what had happened. Besides the regu- lar family on the 'farm there was a married daughter, her husband and four small children.. They had arrived one night about ten o'clock. , No clothes, no furniture, no personal pos- sessions. All had been lost in a fire that completely gutted their home — the far side of Strat- ford. Contents were only partly covered by insurance. They lost • a new deep home-freezer, elec- tric 'stove, refrigerator and tele- vision set. Bad enough,. but it could have been worse. The children were playing outside • when the- biggest boy noticed a, bright light inside the house and ran in to look for the reason, He soon found out and began screaming for his mother who was down in the cellar unaware of the, tragedy.. Had the child not gone in she would heve been trapped as there was no exit from the aellar, Other than through .the kitchen Which was soon a mass of flames, The cause of the . fire was thought to be' defective .wiring. It is a familiar story—old house, original Wiring,- meant only for lighting purposes and minor equipment. Added to the home one by orie'were the 'heavy home appliances now in use in most homesi The wiring became overloaded and in time over- heated, An outbreak of fire was the inevitable result. Later in the week we called, briefly on :n some former :neighbours near Ginger Farm who had recently installed siriliter dew equipment but had taken the precaution of having their wiring inepected. The over-,hauling ,and additions cost them well over two hum!, Ch'ed dollars but that was ete- takny cheaper 'and saZee- than risking a fire. , We made •a quirk to 'Ginger PAM that • same day, Such changes — we hardly knew the place, Grading was well underway; bulldozers and dump. trucks continually at work. 'By the time' I came away I felt as. ited eaten dust amid grit, From the garden we managed • to salvage a root of double. Mee Which I had always. ;greatly treasured. -Also Seene. conetieen Mat which' he'd Probably been there since the farm Was borne., storied: After visiting 'the- farm. we always comeaway With' a slight .feeling Of nostalgia,. whiatif .suppose, , .understandable, However, home is. where you enake it and 'every time we're- turn to where we ate now we find it bgitinitig to -460k and: feel more like our true home — pecially now With. -eixerythitig. so 'greeii and the bird flitting back and forth.. Do We Need More Letters? Does our English alphabet need more letters? Do we need an entirely new alphabet? Should we scrap some letters and sub- stitUte strange but more useful ones? Questions like these are. being esked by many students of words following the recent offer by the Public Trustee of a prize of $1,500 for a new alphabet on lines proposed in the late George Bernard Shaw's will. It must have at least 40 letters, preferably not making use et, any from our present 26-,letter alphabet. The competition will be 'open till the end of 1058 and three experts will assist in choosing the $1,500 winner. It's calculated that there are about 620,448,401,733,239,439,360,- 000 ways of combining the letters of the present alphabet' It took centuries to "grow" our A B C, in which every letter has its own little romance, It grew from signs and symbols and came to us from Italy, where it can be traced back for more than 2,000 years. It was brought over by the Ronians, who got it from the Greeks. Under Norman influence the alphabet was slightly amend- ed here, three letters, J, U and W, being added. Today some word experts point out that our C is a superfluous letter. It has the sound either of S or K and it might well be dropped altogether, they say. And they also ask: • What's the use of the letter Q? X would serve equally well, 33 years ago, the, editor of an American dictionary advocated a new alphabet of 96, letters, "You need as many as that for the correct expression of all the-sounds In the English tang,= uage,' he declared. A team of skilled writers were once asked to' enter a competi- tion in which they had lo write the shortest possible sentence containing all the letters of the alphabet.' The winning entry wet: "Quick blowing' zephyrs vex daft Sine." -STtImiekt• I When Vernon'Lee Tonahcat Was convicted on a drunk charge Anadarko,Sir Oklahoma, he ask- ed the judge for tithe to gay the fine. The police, lie eitplainad, were leaking for his thissitig' wooden leg in which he keeps his cash.• iSSUP. 23 SOUSTELLE AND JUNTA LEADERS Right' hand' man Of Geri. , Charles De Gaulle, an former Priverricit-Getieral or Aigiers, Jacques Soustelle is shown arriving al the Woe memorial for french dead in Algie'r's with meitibers Or :the Oublic Safety Cartirnitleei who' have oasurned pi-owe( in Algeria. 40DAYICOPtEltli'. = Trying d"heW the ''Look Md.; no hands'foUiThe, aircraft dettgwee Igor ..Betidit shows off new . helicopter tibat. lBensen. totot.lirikt Craft, towed by da niotarbtiaf', h ot 'ealtyjet a. r. FIRONICL INGERFARM Gwaci..otin.e P. Ctaxike c4401.4 wheat Wardrobe Wonder PIUNTED PATTERN tr- 4605 SIZES tit' /114 Ott. t: )5