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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1950-9-13, Page 6VACUUM -SEALED HRONICLES TOINGERFARM Gw¢ndoi.in . 1 e Clerk¢ Cows are the cussedest things! They have just about driven us crazy this last week with their bawling. To make the best use of the pasture Partner switches the cows around from one tield to an- other and also into a spall patch of pasture at the back of the house. And what haptens; Etery time the cows catch sight of Partner they bawl their heads off, expect- ing hint to turn them into another pasture -just the sante as a Spoilt child will bawl until he gets what he wants. After being the the back- yard the cows were worn: than ever because here they were able to get a good feed of apples .. , and they figured that was just what the doctor ordered, One day while they were feed- ing near the house Partner asked nue to keep an eye on them while he went up to rhe back field to rix a fence. "Mind they don't get into that barbed wire under the cherry trees." cautioned Partner. So I took my string beans and sat on the front step to cut them. That way, although I could not keep the cows in view all the time I could certainly sec them if they got any- where near the barbed wire. Every- thing was quiet and I thought how well they were behaving themselves -not coating near the bathed wire et all. But suddenly there was one terr:fc bellow -like an animal in pant. 1 jumped to my feet ... and away went the beaus, of course. 1 ran to the hack oi the yard .. , there was Drowsey, one of our Durham heifers - complete with horns -with its head right through the wire fence. Now what to dol 1 remember Partner always thought it advisable in such an emergency to approach quietly and cut one of the fence wires to release the - cow's head. He had explained to me that if left to pull herself loose she was liable to do a lot If damage to the fence. I could well believe that as 1 watched this heifer pulling and lunging, this way and that, while I stood help- less -remembering that Partner had taken the fence pliers with hint. reatte.W61224. For that Somebody New --- pretty gilt! In knitting worsted or 3 strands of cotton. Easy pattern- stitch; garter -stitch border. Knit a carriage -cover or afghan for Baby. ft's light but warns. Pat- tern 612; knitting directions, Laura Wheeler's improved pat- tern makes crochet and knitting so simple with its charts, photos and concise directions, Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS itt coins (stamps cannot be ac - opted) for this pattern to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Print plainly PATTERN NNMBER, your NAME amt AU.. bRESS, "Well," I thought to myself, "she's going to damage the fence anyway, so I might as well help her do it." So I got into the next field and walked along very quietly until I was facing the heifer. I could see that if I could only get one horn back through the fence she might manage to get the rest of her head free without too much trouble. So I grabbed one horn with both hands and hung on for dear life. Together we rocked back and forth -the heifer, the fence and I. One time she pulled back so far I thought the whole fence teas go- ing -and I with it. Filially the heifer quieted down a bit and I managed to get the tip of her horn through the square wire mesh. Sure enough, that was all that was necessary. In a few seconds Drow- sey had her whole head, horns and all, free once more. She backed hurriedly away and then to my sur- prise she carne running up to the fence again, pawed the ground and bellowed like a bull. Whether she was mad at me or the fence I wouldn't know -but fortunately she didn't try getting her head tangled up any more. I might add that all the time I was doing the mercy act the other 14 cows were also grouped around the fence bawling lustily. They didn't make the work any easier because I knew what would happen if the fence should collapse. Honestly, cows are the cussedest things -if you'll excuse the expression. Sunday afternoon we had another cow adventure, Daughter and one oi our nieces were here for the weekend so we went to the back of the feral looking for choke- cherries. We also wandered into Dore of our neighbors' fields where there were about 30 head of cattle. Immediately they saw as they came across the field on the run. Have you noticed -cows are the most inquisitive things besides be- ing cussed. As they came nearer we turned and faced then; and they stopped dead. IVe walked on and they came after us again. Then Tippy came running out of the bush and put them to rout. I called her off, thinking the cattle would now be ready to leave us alone. But no, back they came again. We had only a little way to go to reach the fence so niece Babs took i her heels and was over it like a shot. Daughter and I were not really alarmed, although if you get in among a herd of strange caws you never can tell a= * Which remiuds me -a few weeks ago we had a visit front two govern- ment inspectors, tracking down Dutch ehu disease. They told us that across the road there appeared to he no one at home hut that a huge, angry bull had chased them or- of the field: They didn't find out whether the elm trees on that rat were di leased or •-nt. * 1' So there you have it -although I had no idea 1 was going to fill this column with cows when 1 sat down to write it. BALSAM Some call it balsam, and some call it lady's slipper, and now and then someone speaks of it as im- patience: and thus we have the Latin name, Impatiens bals'amina, for one of the venerable dooryard - garden dowers now in bloom. Old- fashioned it is -it has been in door - yard cultivation more than three centuries, by known record -and generous in its habits. It comes quickly to bloats, with ;lowers rang- ing front pare white through all the pinks and into deep-dyed reds, and it continues to bloom till the first stiff frost cuts down its suc- culent stent, Well before frost is 15 loaded with fat seed pods packed with seeds the size of those of the common radish; and as they dry these pods are like harmless, minia- ture bombs -at the slightest touch they burst and fling the seeds in all directions. Another spring, and there is balsam sprouting all around, to bloom and spread again, The flowering balsam is said to come from India, long ago, But it has a native cousin among our tvildiings that thrive along damp fences where the mower cannot reach. Jewelweed, we call it and th e hummmingb]rds and the long - tongued moths and many of the bees haunt its freckled yellow flowers. But jewelweed is a weed, and its flowers too small and too perishable to attract the picker. And balsam is a dower, for the simple reason that- man made it one, by choice and by cultivation, It blooms now, among the zin- nias and the marigolds beside the hcdlyhocks, and sloths and hum-. mingbtrds !rover around and probe its long -spurred dowers, and grand- mothers smile to see it and say, "It grew in my own grandmother's garden when I was young," 4960 SIZES 10-16 II i Match -Mates you must have, Teener! Smartest jumper ever, has double-breasted look, stunning new neckline, skirt panels hiding pockets. Blouse is keen too! Pattern 4960 in Teenage sizes 10, 12, 14, 16. Size 12 jumper. 314 yds. 39 -inch; blouse, 1 4 yds. This pattern, easy to use, simple to sew, is tested for fit. Has com- plete illustrated instructions. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25e) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) Inc this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to Box 1, 123 Eigh- teenth St, New Toronto, Ont. cIRossWOR PUZZLE ACROSS 4. Organ of I. Manufactured hearing 3. 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Owns 5 G 8 9 0 it 13 14 16 17 ;110:0' "ilk 30 31 33 34 Bs 36 t F„n434,:Il+41.4% eses te tlttel: sr 44 Answer els here on th's page. Just My Type- Michelle Hildebrand examines the tattooed blood type marking on Sally Christian after civilian defense committee approved it plan for blood type tattoos on all citi- zeas, • Both girls volunteered to become narked woolen when they learned the tattoos are neither painful or unsightly and may save their lives should they require treatment after an A-bomb attack. NE ;F'- 'ST _70.4. t t .'!.tear Anne Hirst; My hus- band and I are asking for your advice.mar- r i e d young, fourteen years ago, l\'e had a hard time of it. But we both worked togeth- er. Now We are financially web oil', our own home and a good business, wh'ch is e both work in. We have a son and a daughter. You could look the world over and never find a more devoted couple--- "C-ntil a year ago. "Then sty husband changed. Complained about everything and stopped taking us places. By acci- - dent, I found a tetter to hint from another woman. "That night we discussed it mal- ntly. He had fallen in love with her. Thought often of leaving me, but could not luring himself to it, when; I was 'so kind and good to bits,' He was almost crazy, trying to end the a flair before I found out. 1 STUCK' BY "So I tried to help him forget Inc. 1 thought I hacl, But he grew' worse than ever. 1 could not please 11]n in anything. . He finally told me that he had stopped seeing the girl, as he had promised - but he couldn't get her off his mind. He said he could not stand being dishonest or mean to me any longer. He asked me to stick by hint and 'he more under- standing when he got in these moods. "I am not sure that he loves nue any more, But I'm willing to do this (or anything you say) because I love Mtn. "We have talked about sty taking the children and leaving for a while, so he could work it out better by himself. We have discussed his going away for a change, too. He does not want either. "He seems to want her, and me too. We. are so mixed ups MRS. R. N." You arc being wise to stand by * your husband now. • He never needed you more. * Just by being three when he * comes house, treating hint with * sympathy and understanding, and * overlooking these dark moods * that stake hint so difficult, you are giving hint exactly the moral support he needs, * It is difficult for a wile to real- * ize what her husband goes * through during such a time. Ob- * sesscd by the memories of the * other girl which creeps upon his, * he is miles away from his wife * for a while, so withdrawn that a' he scams a stranger. All the * tine. he realizes that these moods * are disloyal and he is in bitter * and ashamed conflict with him- * self. * When he is like this, let hint * alone. Busy yourself with house- * hold tasks, or reading, or the * radio, or go off with the children * for a while, Keep in a cheerful * snood, as though nothing imus- * nal were happening, * Other times when Ile is more * like himself, go out together to * places you know he enjoys. * Avoid any mention of the past, * and let him see that your pleasure * is just being with him. Talk about * the children's future (and yours * and his) and so draw trim gt'adu- * ally back into fahiily plats where * his advice is needed, Gradually * these memories that distract trim * will withdraw and he will become again the husband and father you * all love so well. As for his church habits you * mention. ask him /tot'. and then * to go with you and the children a - but don't press it. You are *.on the right track. 4• Your husband does indeed love * you, oe he would not be so coo- * municative and so humble. He is * appreciating all you do, whether * he says so or not. Believe in * this.. and look toward the future * with !nope and with faith. The wife who forgives her hus- band's infidelity must use all hes' tact and tenderness to draw him back again into the family circle. Anne Hirst is here with: practical counsel to help. Write her at Box 1. 123 Eighteenth St., New Toron- to, Ont. Margaret's 20 - This format portrait of Princess Margaret was released to mark her 20th birthday. Several newspapers expect the Princess to an- nounce her engagement to the Rarl of Dalkeith soon. Think !It's. Too Hot? Too Cold? Read This! Would you like to, feel "well off"' in spite of today's heat1 Then, look at some of the official figures ort earth's hot and cold places, gathered by the National Geo- graphic Society. There's Azizia, iw northwestern Libia, for example, where the high- est temperature ever officially rc corded, on September 13, 1922, was 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The United States also has a hot spot or two. An official reading of 134 degrees has been taken. in Death Valley, southeastern Cali- fornia, where the United States Weather Bureau Inas a station on the valley's edge. Along the coast of the Persian Gulf in southern Iran unofficial temperatures of 150 to 180 degrees have been recorded in the boiling suet. The town •01 Alnvaz claims it gets up to 150 degrees or more, while on Abadan Island, at the top oi the guff, the mercury in unpro- tected thermometers has been re- ported to elitnb to a lofty '169 degrees. For those interested in seeing how kw the Mercury can drop - the place visit is the northern e to v Siberian village of Verkhoyausk. Temperatures there bit 90 degrees below zero in February, 1892-a reading still recognized as the world's record for subfreezing cli- mate. Great ;men are they wino see that spiritual is Stronger that any mat- erial force; that thoughts rule the world. -Emerson. Paper Dress Patterns Now 100 Years Old Winifred Pegler, editor of two publications which specialize in providing patterns for the home knitter and dress maker, recently gave a utast interesting talk in the B.B.C. Overseas Service on the making of paper patterns for women's clothing. Although home dressmaking has played its part in women's lives since time imme- morial it is only in the Inst hun- dred years that paper patterns have been available. This revolution in home dressmaking came about, surprisingly enough, through the famous cookery expert, Mrs. Bee - ton, She visited Paris with her husband and arrattgerl for a regular supply of French fashion plates to be sent to them for inclusion in their monthly publication, "The English- woman's Domestic Magazine," These plates became so popular that people wanted to copy them and Mrs, Becton decided to cut pat- terns from theta which would be supplied to readers on application. These enabled all English women to be fashionably dressed, a distinction enjoyed before only by those who had motley to employ a professional dressmaker, Statisties show that store and . more women throughout the world are now studying dressmaking and making their own ctothce but pro- bably fele people stop to think holo Paper patterns are evolved. A great deal of creative and technical skill is needed to make a good one. Fash- ion staffs in London, Paris and New York send designers all the latest fashion. news. The designer digests this information, puts her ideas into a sketch and a finished model gar- ment in muslin is made from this. A photographed copy of the final drawing, with a written description of the garment and all necessary details such as suggested fabrics in which to stake it, is then sent to the pattern -making department and given to a highly skilled cutter. She achieves the almost miraculous feat of transforming a fiat sketch into Shapes tita t, when assembled, trill become a fashionable garment. These shapes are then traced on to heavy paper which eventually becomes the blaster Pattern. A tissue is cut front this and sent to a dressmaker who has not previously seen the design. She stakes the garment in one of the suggested - materials and for tlhe first time this is tried on a living model. Everyone connected with snaking the pat- tern attends this fitting and every detail is checked, The dress and the artist's drawing must correspond exactly because the drawing,- will be the picture on the envelope con- taining the pattern and the finished garment must look exactly like the picture, The second stage of con- structing a paper pattern is the writing of easy -to -follow instruc- tions with simple sketches as guides to the various stages of staking. Patterns of different sizes are then cut and a chart drawn, giving cut- ting -out diagrams for use with mat- erials of different widths. Last of ani the patterns are cut from the master which is placed on thick - piles of tissue paper and' the outlines cut by hand with a- fine blade. The pieces are then folded and packed together with instructions in their envelopes. Miss Pegler pointed out that the very first paper patterns were dir- ect copies of Paris models, This pi actice was soon discontinued and' for nearly a century patterns were. made by an individual' designer. This year, for the first tune since the 1.850's, direct copies of French. models are tieing made. its paper patterns for the home dressmaker's. use. These• models are- rattier com- plicated' lith there are Inane good . easy -to -make. patterns on sate. The home dressmaker can, have. co1115 plete eonOdcnee111 tlieun for the . .train consideratio.et of the. al'esiguers,. after correct fashion ai'ctail', is; to create a garment Haat is. acs simple a., possible to snake- "Experts have given it every attetetiore, " said Miss Pegler 'reassuringly. STUDY AT HOME With the expert help of Wolsey Hall Correspondence Courses, you cats now prepare for Senior Matriculation i11 your own home in leisure lime while continuing duty -time employment, Personal attention assured by a stall nI 100 qualified teachers. Low fees, payable by instalments, Pros- pectus from G. L, Clarke, S.A., Director of Studies, Dept, 0W13 WOLSEY HALL, HAMILTON, Upside do., , 10 prevent .pe.,..,mg, av1.9 3' . ozi /9Sero,81®v 3 10H i, .e I 4 1o;a .A ,' e9 t0,. t)3105NU W 0A II1V11,, y N w V::: 10NS, 21`G0.,t"a9 014 o V S17°1 A B 39N1 S 1 d jy b V V 1 x 1 19 3 / V 111 ' 1 9 t a50;I .td-i,le avw iUINDAY SUIOOL LESSON By Rev. 12. B, Warren, 13,A„ B,D,. Johne Mark, Who Made Good Acts 12:12, 25; 13:4-5, 13; 15:311.10 Golden Text; I can do all things through Christ which strengthenetit me. Phil. 4:13. Everyone thrills to the story of at: individual who, though once labelled a "failure," emerges mi. - mately a "success." It was so with John Mark, lie bad a smother who Played and who opened her house for others to gather and pray, whet) Peter lay in prison, haruahsis, a ccusin, and Saul, took Mark with them to Antioch from Jerusalem. Then when they were ltiviuely called to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, they tools John also t0 minister. When they had gone through Cyprus and were turning up into Asia Minor, John departed from them and returned to Jeru. saleni. Paul regarded this as failure and refused to allow Mark to. ac- company hint on his second' ;oris- sionary journey. Just how serious was this failure, we do not !snow. Perhaps he shoufdl never have gone. The Holy Ghost had said to the Church at Anti- och, "Separate tae Barnabas and Srul for the work whereunto. 1 have called then," Mark had no, suti, Divine call. lie just went natur- ally with these men who. hall -brought hint from. Jerusalem, Per- haps the rigors of the road de- terred him. Perhaps he became lonesome for Mother and, the MA. cious (tome at Jerusalem.. John Mark made good. Even Lauf came to recognize it. From prisms in Route„ io his last let- ter Ise wrote„ "Take Mark, and bring hint with thee: Inc he is pro- fitable to me for the ministry.' ff Timothy 4:11,. Tradition repre- sents him as the close attendant and, interpreter of Peter, and as the writer of Pe.er's teachings So we. have the Gospel according to tulark. His conversion probably took place at the prayer meeting in his mother's house ;when Peter caotc there from prison. Thus, it would be natural for Peter to tail flit» "sty son." I Peter 5:13, Through the power of Christ, we ran all he successful. 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