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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1952-11-26, Page 6adeed VIS blow& P7a0vilitianzpitzeiArtedi -E Iiow muchdoes a slaughter ow.e her mother? "My life, and all my earnings?" Her parent dominates the girl so completely that her longingfor privacy has become an obsession. "Ever since college, Anne Hirst," she writes, "I have worked very hard and prac- tically rayticaily all I've earned has been given at home for household ex- penses and new furniture. Today I have no money and nothing to call my own—and this actu- ally includes such personal things as wearing apparel, luggage, even toilet articles. My mother Transfer Designs In Three Colors (Tiff S1Ltn, Mg& Imagine the beauty of these sunny yellow and sparkling red tulips set ori with deep green leaves' Think of the exciting, new color scheme you can en- joy at the stroke of an iron: No embroidery' Washable: Iror, on linens, apror.a, cur- tains: Pattern 637 has, 16 motif= from 2x3 inches to x 9'4 inches. • Send TWENTY - FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be ar- ceptcd) for this pattern to Bo:c 1, 123 Eighteenth St.. New Toronto, Ont. Print plainly PATTERN NUMBER. yout NAilIE and AD- DRESS. Such a colorful roundup of handiwork ideas: Send twenty- five cents now for our Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Cate l u z. Choose your patterns from our a i 1 y illustrated teak, dolls. household and persenai acces- sories. A pattern fors handbag k printed right in the book. has even taken a position with the company I work for! "Every time I have planned to start out on my own, she pre - '.pares to conte along. Recently I was offered work in another pro- vince; as usual, Mother has plans to follow me there, she expect me to ship her furniture, and start the same heckling life anew, "I Ain An Adult." "My mother is a young, attrac- tive widow in good health, with possibilities of marrying again. 1 know that as soon as she moves where I'll go, she will seek em- ployment with me, ' and my headaches will be as' hard as they've been for the past 18 months, "Must I forever be tied to her apron -strings? How can I make her see that I am an adult, and long for privacy and the chance to be on my- own? Must I dedi- cate the retraining years of my Life to her greedy and selfish ways?" * This girl's resentment against * her mother has grown so over- " whelming that she cannot view * her domination for what it is * —the habit of years. * Born of love for her only * child, the mother has allowed * it to absorb her every thought " and plan. Bereft of her hus- * band, she has become so de- * pendent that, frankly, she has * no life, apart from her dough- * ter's. Instead of keeping up * with her contemporaries and e creating an existence of her * own, she is living her Baugh- * ter's life for her, and loving * every minute of it. * How the girl can escape from * it without hurting her parent * cruelly is the problem. I under- * stand how she yearns to strike * out on her own, to be herself * as she cannot be now, make * her own friends and her own * decisions, and enjoy the spiri- * tual independence she has * wanted since the's been grown. * If she does not make the * break soon, her courage will * fail her and she will be corn- * mitted for the rest of her life. * I doubt that even if her mother * remarries would she willingly * consent to the girl's leaving * her * The offer of work in another ° province presents an unexpect- " ed opportunity. If she is de- * termined to take it, she will announce the decision as gent- * ly as she can, and stick to it at:airet all tearful pleae. TO "DISGUSTED": It is re- grettable that your mother has intruded on your personal lite and stripped you of that pride we all seek in our belongings, our inehnatlons and our habits. Her insistence in working with you must have been the last straw. (Was it necessary that she find a position?' If you decide to leave home alone. why not say it is for a year's trial? That will soften the shock, and gi'.e her something to look forward to. Promise you will write often, and keep in rinse i.@N !Cr LiiiN6ERFARIvi 1 even dot inc U Ctes. else Two weeks ago, because of the cows, there was`no time for any. thing but work. Last week, in- sofar as I was concerned, there were so many places to go and s"o many things to do that hards ly any time at all was' left for ordinary, everyday work. One al these jobs was a Business trip to the city—and I'll, bet one lit- tle dog is glad that I went. It was this way. I was waiting 10 cross the road at Albert and Yonge and to my dismay 1 no- ticed a .little dog weaving its way in and out among the cars, sometimes right under them, sometimes running in front, first this way and then that. Quite obviously it was lost and bewil- dered. I crossed over but still 'kept an eye on the dog, expect- ing every minute would be its last, There was a lull in the traffic; the little pooch ran ac- ross to the sidewalk and into Eaton's following someone through the door There it stay- ed watching mournfully from be- hind the glass doors, No one even looked at it. For the life of me I couldn't go on my way not knowing what would happen to the dog, So I crossed the road again, went into Eaton's and stooped down to comfort the poor little frightened creature. It appeared to be about four months old and of the police dog variety — without a collar. It was trembling with fear. I pick- ed it up in my arms; crossed the road again and into the city Hall, hoping they wo'ald take it in. The man at the information desk was most sympathetic and co-operative. He took the wee pup and put it behind the desk enclosure. "Guess it must have followed someone down town," he said. "It will be all right there—more than likely some- one will phone up about a lost dog." So that was that. There was no more I could do. I came away from the City Hall and again thoughtfully watched the traffic SALLY'S SAIUES "This is getting monotonous. Let's go in and have some fun!" touch. Explain that for your own sake you must make the break, and that you depend on her to understand your need. She may surprise you, at that. Personally I think a year spent apart will be the best thing that can happen to you both. What- ever you decide, there must be some regrets so stiffen yourself to expect them. To strike out on one's own is a need that most young people feel. Its influence on others' lives must be weighed .thoughtfully . Anne Hirst's understanding of the difficulties involved can aid you in your decision. Write her at Box L 123 Eighteenth St., 'i New Toronto, Ont. S ngin' In The Rain—Luckiest man in the Army, in the' opinion of h's fellow sotdier1, is Pvt. John Colbert. Pvt. Colbert -was chosen during a drizzling rain to hold the umbrella over pretty USA accordionist Terry Rillo while she played and sang for the pleas- ure of members of the 51st Sig- nal Battalian in Korea. Not only did he get to sit next to the lovely entertainer but he kept dry too, for a few minutes. Everybody hurrying—in cars or on foot. Did people have to be so rushed —and had city folk no heart at all? Among the crowd that I had seen was it possible that no one could spare a minute for a. little pupe no one made any ef- fort to ensure that it was at least in a safe place? After all the little dog was not only in danger itself but was also a menace to the travelling public. The rest of my day in the city was busy but uneventful—and I came home without doing any shopping at all—except for some Christmas cards. Can you be- lieve it? But I spent sixty cents on telephone calls—the increased toll makes a difference if one has quite a bit of phoning to do. Thursday I was visiting an out-of-town branch of the W.I. And there was no dearth at kindness there. Only a small membership but what those women do for their community! One finds the same thing in so many districts—where "the faith- ful few" must surely be work- ing overtime. I am afraid our branch will think I don't belong in that category any more. We were having an auction and euchre one night last week. , I sent, stuff down for the sale but did not show up myself. Late nights and I don't agree any more—especially since the nights get later and later all the time. Time was when a program would start at eight and one could be home at midnight. But not any more. Ten—or ten-thirty—and folks are just beginning to ar- rive, many of them quite con- tent to stay until three o'clock in the morning. How they keep awake is a marvel to me. Seems to me one did, and still could, have just as good a time from eight until twelve—and with less strain on the nervous sys- tem, Some people grumble about the late hours but does anyone do anything about it? How can parents complain about the hours young folk keep if Mum and Dad do .the same things? Actually, I believe country folk are worse than their city cousins in the hours they keep Maybe, some- day, the pendulum will swing back. Here's hoping Pastel Sheets and in Give New Look to Bedrooms BY EDNA MILES Fn., an up your bedroom these days needn't nalt a tremendous outlay of money. You can retain your old pieces of furniture and refinish them if you like. Then, complete the job with new sheets in pastel colors, new blankets in gay carousel stripes, new drapes and perhaps some gay throw piilotvs. Not only can you have your sheets and pillowcases in pastels suited to your particular color scheme, you can also have the handy titled sheets that prevent untucking al the foot. There 16 one that's designed either for top or bottom use. 1t hangs on the sides and is straight at the top. This is available in pastel shades of pink, blue, yellow or green as well as white. BLANKETS COME IN STRIPES TOO As for blankets, they're no longer just a solid color. They're vivid with stripes now. in soft shades of blue, green, pink or spice with white. Bound on all four sides in match- ing satin ribbon, these blankets are pretty enough to use in place of a spread. if you like, Should you want matching drapes, at tiny expense, just bey regulation double sheets in matching pastels, Use the wide hem as the bottom drape hent and stitch a top hent yottieself. At these prices. you can aborti a triple width. lankets Add Color This new fitted top sheet in pastel shades of pink, blue, yellow er green prevents untucking at the foot. Bottom. corners are (mitered to give a snag tit while allowing Iota of toot room through extra length. it can be used for top or bottom And speaking of hope --we are still hoping, but without mucin sign of those hopes being fulfill- ed—of a real good soaking rain. We have had a few showers but not enough to do any good to speak cf. We are terribly afraid freeze-up may come without rain ,and thenwe shall he short' of water all winter. We have vizi - tors here from Ottawa hist now. They said if only they could have brought the Rideau Canal along with them! Well, who knows? A pipeline carries ail for hundreds of miles, why not water? Part- ner has said hr years that in- land places that are shy of water should have a pipeline system coming in from Lake Ontario. Like the St. Lawrence seaway, it would cost millions of dollars but in the end it might save more than it would cost. An adequate water supply is necessary to both farming and industry. TOO PROMPT A farmer was making one of his infrequent visits to a mov- 1 ing-picture show. The slapstick comedy showed e group of shapely maidens coyly undress- ing beside a pond. Just as things reached an interesting point, a railroad train obscurred the view. When it had passed, the girls were already o splashing About in the lake. The farmer remained rooted in his seat for four continuous showings. Finally an usher in- quired, "Are you here for the winter, Pop?" The farmer ans- wered, "1'm going to stay here till that train is a couple min- utes late!" Heart -Warming =Marjorie Jean thought you'd like to take your mind off the cold, drizzly winter, so she went down to the shore to pose for this picture, Marjorie isn't worried about winter—she's spending the frost -bite season at Miami Beach. How Can I By Roberta Lee Q, How can I remove dents that have beet% aegidentgliy put into wood with witch olio is worsting? A. Place a dampened cloth or blotter over, the . dant and steam with a hot iron. The steam has the effect of releasing the pressure on the bent tvood fibers, and they come back into . place, The work is then finished by sanding lightly over the spot with a fine grade of sandpaper. Q, now can ' I make cold cream? A, By mixing 2 tablespoons of oatmeal, 1/2 -tablespoon pow- dered borax, 362 -pint roseweter. Allow this to stand for two or three days, then strain, and add ?i: -ounce of alcohol Q. How can T make it easy to And the electric light switch at night? A. Touch the electric light buttons with a luminous paint, and they will easily be seen in the darkness. Q. How can I make a good steel and nickel polish? A. By mixing one tablespoon of turpentine, 1 tablespoonful sweet oil, and enough emery powder to give the constituency of cream. Apply with a soft rag, then wipe off, and polish with a dry flannel cloth. Q. flow can I keep the earth around house plants sweet? A. The plants cannot thrive if the earth isn't kept sweet; this can be clone by working some coffee frounds into the earth frequently. Q. How can 1 remove the odor of fresh paint? A, Put a few slices of onion in a pail os basin of cold water and leave it in the newly painted room for a few hours, closing the room tightly. Q. How can I remove a tight glass stopper from a bottle? A. To remove a tight glass stopper, wrap 'ar'ound the neck of the bottle a cloth which has been wrung out of hot water: Or,soak the neck of the bottle in vinegar for a while; work it gently and it will soon loosen. • Q. What is the best method of mending a glove? A. It fs a good idea to slip a thimble aver the finger and pull the glove over the hand when mending it. The thimble acts as a darning ball and prevents sticking the finger and also get- ting the glove out of shape. Q How can 1 clean leather goods? A. By using a strong ammon- ia water. Rub the leather until it is clean, and then dry, with a soft cloth. . Q. How can I remove creases in curtains that have been fold- ed and stored away? A. When putting laundered curtains away in a drawer, fold them so that the top and bottom are together. If folded this way, the creases will work out when hung, but. if folded lengthwise, there will be no weight to bring out the creases. Charge Admission To See King's Grave Britain Shocked At Mercenary Churches OPPOSITION is rising to the disgraceful scenes that have been witnessed at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, and at West- minster this summer . . . and the Queen herself may soon be petitioned to sweep away the clicking turnstiles and admission charges that desecrate her lath: er's grave, states a writer in "Tit -Bits." Where the kings and princes stood in reverence last winter as the coffin of King George VI was lowered into the royal vaults, the turnstiles now creak continuous- ly and an insistent chink of coins dispels a reverent approach. "The primary motive is to con- trol the crowds and not to gain revenue," says the Dean of Wind- sor. All the same, as many as 7,000 visitors have been admit- ted in a day, spelling a cash in- take of nearly $1,000! With unconscious humour — and to many minds, scandalously — a sign proclaims: "It has been found necessary . , . for the sake of order and reverence to regu- late the number of visitors . by making a charge of 1s. for ad- mission." Often, at the sacred portals, indignant American and British Commonwealth visitors are led• to protest in forcible terms. "I've heard the British are a nation of shopkeepers," said one visitor, "but I've never yet paid to enter a church." "King George VI's tomb and the Queen's Doll's House — you pay for both but the Doll's House is cheaperl" cynically complained an American in the two -hundred - yard queue, "Reverence? Why wouldn't a gate be more reverent than a turnstile?" It's the sante at Westminster Abbey, when grieving mothers and widows wish to visit the Battle of I3ritain Chapel and pay homage to their dead. Outside worshipping hours, unless they write to the Air Ministry for a pass, they have to pay a shilling or stay outside. Is it not time to bring this de- secration of our national shrines to a halt?. Shocked visitors say that to charge an admission fee to a church is a phenornenon al- most unknown elsewhere in Europe. At Stratford -on -Avon, 90,000 visitors a year gladly pay a shilling a time to wails through Anne Hathaway's cottage. But they bitterly, resent being charg- ed sixpence to enter Holy Tri- nity Church in order to see Shakespeare's grave. Oddly enough, they've scrap- ped the admission charges to the Bloody Tower in the Tower of London, but when visitors wish to pay tribute to the Lomb of Nelson in the crypt of St. Paul's they have to give sixpence to a verger who clicks 'out a ticket from an automatic machine. "2 was surprised to see no usher- ette," wrote one visitor. But the Office of Works nets $50,000 a year. And, there are now signs that the admission tee fever is spread- ing. At one time, for instance, visitors to Stonehenge could walk over the stretch of down and see the ancient circle in all its primeval dignity. Now, it is enclose in a wire fence and - hedged about with all the hor- rors of turnstiles, ticket -collect- ors and a car -park, Many countries charge their visitors a head tax on entering the country or on their hotel bills. The rest is free, but the lax aids In the upkeep of na- tional monuments, Such a toll would. free our 665,000 overseas visitors from the ugly fear that 'hey're being held to ransom. Otherwise, let's have turnstiles 'n Piccadilly C:rcuc anal Tref,' ill' Square! 4621 SIZES 2—t0 EASY? 1-2-3, and you have her new school wardrobe all finished and ready to put out Jacket, blouse, jumper — 1-24 parts to mix and match a dozen different ways for Monday to Friday. Make all threw in ,cor- duroy or cotton! Pattern R4621: Child's Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Size 6 jacket, lye • yards 35 -inch nap; jumper 21/2 yards; blouse, 1 yard 35 -inch. This pattern easy to use, sim- ple to sew, is tested for fit. Han complete illustrated instructions, Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS (35f) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, AD- DRESS, STY.LE NUMBER. Send order to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Now! 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