The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-10-03, Page 24z.
Page 10 -Crossroads -Oct. 3, 1084
Craft Tal
By Louisa Rush
As I have had several re-
quests from readers request-
ing the instructions for the
round knitted cushion cover,
I am featuring it once more.
Please, if you have any use
for them now, or in the future
clip them right now and put
them in a safe place.
This is also an ideal way of
using up oddments of double
knitting or knitting worsted
weights of wool. You will
need approximately a
quarter of an one ounce
for each
ection, plusand a half
ounces of a darker contrast-
ing color for the dividing line
• between the sections. You
can make the back of the
cushion in this color too, or in
sections of colors like the
front. The finished cushion
cover is approximately
fifteen inches across.
Incidentally, using larger
needles and a double thick-
ness, or a very heavy rug
yarn, or the thicken -
thetics which are on the
market these days, one can_
knit a small round mat from
the same directions. With the
aid of a fringe, the mat is
most attractive for bath-
rooms or small areas,
For the cushioncover, use
number eight needles and
contrasting color wool and
east on forty-two stitches.
Knit two rows. Break off
contrasting color and join on
one color.
Next row - knit to last three
stitches, turn and knit back.
Next row - knit to last six
stitches, turn and knit back.
Next row - knit to last nine
stitches, turn and knit back.
Continue in. this manner,
working three stitches less at
the end of every alternate
row until you have worked
the row, knit three stitches,
turn and knit back. On the
next row, knit across all
stitches. Break off wool and
join on contrasting color.
Repeat' the directions from
the beginning until you have
worked eighteen sections in
all. Cast off using contrast-
ing color.
Th:; Jewel
in the Crown
be ins Oct 7
Make another" piece the g
same, or in a solid color if -
you wish You will also need
(hie of the most ambitious
two centre pieces. Using and talked -about drama'
contrasting color wool, cast series ever made for British
on three stitches. Working in television is The Jewel in the
garter -stitch which is every Crown,,. set in India prior to
row knit, increase one stitch independence. This 15 -hour
at both ends of the next row, series will start on CBC
then on every alternate row Television Sunday, Oct. 7, at
until there are eleven stit- 9 p.m.
ches on the needle.
Knit seven rows on these Based on Paul Scott{ s
stitches series of novels, The Raj
then decrease one ms,a Jewel in the
stitch at both ends of the next Quartet,
row, then on every alternate Crown tells the story of a painter John James
number of men and women Audubon was born in Santo
main. Castoff. row until three stitches re -of both races whose inter- Domingo in 1785 and died in
Press the
woven lives and fates are New York in 1851. He
wrong side undere pon the a warm irrevocably affected by the travelled extensively in
iron and damp cloth. Sew to- great changes taking place eastern North America cap-
gether the cast -on and cast -
in India in the 1940's. turing or killing birds and
then drawing and studying
off edges of each piece. Sew The series opens in 1942 as them.
the centre pieces in place. the independence movement The husband and wife
Using contrasting color wool is gaining momentum team of Mary Durant and
and a large crochet hook, throughout India. 1-Iari Michael Harwood decided to
join the two rounds together Kumar, is one of the major visit , these haunts tof
o
by working one row of double characters introduced in the Audubon and the result is a
crochet through both thick opening two-hour episode. long book which is a topo-
nesses on the right side of He's a young Indian who has graphical biography of the
work. Insert the foam been educated in England naturalist. It is a fascinating
cushion form when the volume full of historical and
pieces are joined about three and doesn't speak his native nature lore. An intriguing
quarters of the way around. language. Through his work book indeed is "On the Road
0 0 0 as a reporter Humor meets with John James Audubon".
This week's pattern is Daphne Manners, a The illustrations are of
another novel idea on the volunteer worker at ' the ole involved in the story,
Christmas theme: crochet British hospital. Their dubon drawings and other
trims for the glass baubles friendship becomes a link sketches of his day, and
giving them a frosty look. between the two worlds and photographs taken by the
This is the time of year when has dangerous undertones. authors.
you have the time to do this When local police superin- The book could have been
sort of thing and they are tendent Ronald Merrick pro- improved by leaving out a lot
very quick to crochet. of the extraneous material
To order this week's poses 10 Daphne his
pattern No 8171 send 75 cents romantic interest in her that is not relevant to
plus a stamped return self- comes to the surface. Among Audubon.
•
addressed envelope. If you
do not have a stamp or en-
velope please enclose an
extra 50 cents to cover the
cost of handling and print
your name and address.
Send to Louisa Rush, "Craft
Talk", 486 Montford Drive,
Dollard des Ormeaux, P.Q., p. MacGregor House, and Miss
H9G 1Meabe sure �tCrane, an elderly missionary
state patttt ernne' numberss who is savagely attacked by
correctly when ordering and whodsts. aubsegdent
to enclose your stamped re- .episodesbants.Innny additional
eat
turn envelope for fastercharacters appear.
service.
i
ON THE ROAD WITH
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON.
By- Mary Durant and Mi-
chael Harwood. Illustrated.
Dodd, Mead and Company
(Canada) Ltd., Toronto. 656
pp. Paper.
Reviewed by
PERCY MADDUX
The famed naturalist and
the other characters to
appear in the first episode
are Sister Ludmilla, an
expatriate Russian who has
opened a mission for the
poor, Lady Chatterjee, an
aristocratic Indian woman
who inhabits palatial
LMastrmfl .Canada
It's up to you
Mr. Warren
c0
1. Here's Danny's1complete drawing.
Gershwin death
.George Gershwin died in
Hollywood, Calif., on July
11, 1937.
By Tony Carlsonsistently lower south of the
There is a .time for every- border. Yet posties from
thing, we are told. Maine to Hawaii have been
' If that is so, and who can told their wage demands
argue it, then surely now is won't be met.
the time for strongleader- Not only that, Canada has
ship. That applies not only to the .third highest postal rate
our newly -elected political ' among the top 14 industrial
chiefs, but also to others nations at 32 cents (25.6 cents
whose duties have a direct in U.S. currency). The U.S.,
effect on our everyday lives. at 20 cents, ranks second
Specifically, I am speaking lowest. Even with its
of Michael Warren who, as proposed three -cent increase
president of Canada Post, this year, the U.S. would still
makes executive decisions 'rank sixth lowest and that
daily ,that. have an impact of .hike would be the last until
• most of us. the 1990's.
If he goes ahead with a Warren and his staff are
planned postal rate increase well aware of these com-
to help cover the costs of parisons and they are work -
current labor demands, it ing to redress the 'balance.
will obviously affect all con- Butrather than looking to
sumers of postal service. raise money by hiking
But more, appeasing the prices, they would-be better
unions now at the expense of off to look within their own
the ' public will make it organization where labor
harder for Warren to get his costs eat up 73 per cent of the
• Crown corporation out of the revenues.
$300 million financial hole It is tougher in the short
it's in. run to face up to a problem
Why? People are already and make 'some hard de -
fed up with postal service. cisions.
More than 60 per cent of re- But if Warren bites the
spondents to a survey by the bullet and attacks the real
Canadian Federation of In- ' problem by reducing labor
dependent Buisness called costs, he will save himself
' postal service poor. and the general public a lot
Hike the price .and there's ,of grief over the long haul.
a good chance fewer people The choice is clear, Mr.
will use the mails, finding Warren. The next move is up
other, more cost-effective to you.
ways of communicating. One
Barb Berfelz with son Blake, Listowel, Ontario
Help your Heart...
Help your Heart Fund
3. Now try it yourself!
has only to look at the legions
of courier services which
have sprung up in the last
few years to realize that
Canada Post isn't the only
popeand on the block.
With fewer users, the post
office's revenues shrink and
that won't help either the
deficit or the poor productiv-
ity record.
What's needed is for
Michael Warren to show
tough leadership and tackle
the operation's real
problem: too many workers
being._...paid too much for
"lining too little.
The figures tell the tale.
The American postal system
made $616 -million last year
compared to a loss of $300 -
million in Canada. American
postal workers Handed 14.6
pieces of mail for every
dollar earned in wages;
Canadians handled 9.5
pieces. Wage scales are con -
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°I1,.4 CLASS "A" FAIR ZO aE
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 0
FRIDAY EVENING
October 5th
Viewing of Exhibits
and Concession
r starting at 7:00 p:m.
8:15 Concert -
Local Entertainment
Hillcrest School Band
Official Opening
of. the Fair
Jim Little Kingston
FRIDAY NIGHT ADMISSION
Adult9 - $2.00 Students - $1.00
Children - Free (12 and under)
OBER 5'. & 6
SATURDAY EVENING
October 6th
• "Stardust" Admission $5.00
• in the Community Centre
• Dance to Jasper Admissiori $.5.00
in Arena
Tickets for 'Jasper' available at Er-
nie King's Music Centre, Wingham..
GIANT PARADE -12:00 NOON
GROUNDS ADMISSION
ON FAIR DAY
ADULTS - $3.00
CHILDREN - $1.50
(12 and over)
CHILDREN -,.50a.
(12 and under)
PRESCHOOL - Free
PARKING - $1..00
SPECIAL
EVENTS
.AT THE •
TEESWATER
FALL FAIR
ADDED FEATURE i
Flowers Class Y
open, class •
18 years and under
- Section 39., Teeswater
Women's Institute - a floating
flower with foliage in suitable
container. Prizes 00;
$1.75., $1.25.
40. Teeswater Women's.
Institute - a decorative small
potted plant suitable for` a
coffee table. Prizes $2.00.,
$1.75,'$1.25.
41. Village Flowers, Belmore,
Lane McKague Mother's Day
arrangement in a coffee mug,
using silk or dried flowers.
Prizes $2.00, $1 .75, $1.25.
42. The Flower Nook, Wing -
ham - Birthday party
arran9ement, novelties
aceptable. Prizes $2.00,
$1.75, $1.25.
'43. Village Greenery, Mildmay
- Halloween arrangement using
fresh and or wildflowers.
Prizes $2.00, $1.75, $1.25.
Prizes will be
offered for the
Best Floats in
the Parade as
Follows:
Spend a fun -filled evening with • . •
nd
1. Best Parade Horse
• to be judged
• A Conformation of Horse,
B - Equipment on Horse
C - Performance of Horse in Parade
(open to any person of any age)
$25.00;'620.00, $15.00
2. Best Costumet.Horse & Rider
$20.00, $15:00, $10.00
3. Horse or Team
with appropriate antique cart or carriage
couple. Must be in costume. •
• $25.00
4. Best Organization Float
$25.00 •
5. Best Comic Float
$25.00
6. Best Vintage Vehicle •
525.00
7. Best Commercial Float
$25.00
8. Anything Driven or Pulled
by Small Motor
510.00, $5.00
9. Best Decorated Bicycle
$10.00, $S.bO, $6.00, $4.00, $2.00
10. Best Clown
$10.00, $8.00, $6.00, $4.00, $2.00
Entries are asked to please assem-
ble at Hillcrest Public School. En-
tries must be registered prior to
11:00 a.m. on the Saturday of the
Fair. •
Committee Mr and Mrs. George King,
Alan McDonald, Mrs. Jack Blackwell; Mr.
and Mrs. Ron Hill, Mrs. Darlene Schiestel,
Mrs. Ann Lamont, Mrs. Lorraine Riley, Ron
McKague, Larry Fischer.
"The zaniest woman you'll ever meet at
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