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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1951-11-7, Page 2Afternoon Teas make friendly endty entertainment WE 141 Sz, ra.pnay " hear Anne klirst : Fifteen years ago I mar- ried the only son of middle- aged parents. At first they re- sented me, and only by extra thought for their comfort and enjoyment have I finally won a place in their hearts. Through the years our love for each other and our two young daughters has only grown stronger. "Now his parents are old and sick. We are very Hutch concerned, They need extra care .that I'd be glad to give—if they would snake • it a little easier, "They live on the family home- stead, two utiles -from the hard ()Zj Ceame, Y if Y CWG Get .your beauty -sleep in new sheets and pollow-cases embroider- ed with these motifs, When em- broidery is finished add crispy ready-made eyelet ruffing for trim. Embroidery and ready-made eye- let ruffing. Pattern C891: transfer two motifs 44x14; one 6x9 inches. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be accep- ted) for this pattern to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont, Print plainly PATTERN NUM- BER, your NAME and ADDRESS. Send Twenty-five Cents more (in coins) for our Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book, Illustrations of patterns for crochet, embroidery, knitting, household accessories, dolls, toys' , . . many hobby and gift ideas. A free patters is printed in the book. road and a [Wile front neighbours, It is beautiful in summer, but dur- ing bad weather it is almost im- possible to get in or out except by walking. They still farm with old- time toolt and methods, and though it a 1 -room house they live in the most primitive fashion. "Several years ago they wanted us to remodel a chicken house and move there, to we could 'help make the farm pay' as it used to. It would have meant my husband's giving up a goad position that he likes and has held for ten years, and our girls would have had to walk to the hard road and ride miles to a consolidated school. "Are we being selfish in wanting then[ to move closer to us? Or are a e asking too much? "They say we are young yet, and can start over again after they are gone. They only ask to he let alone to live their remaining years 'at home, getting us to help when- ever they need extra hands. "It is a big worry, knowing that with winter coning on they live so far from anybody. "We are hoping you will give ne an unbiased view of a too -close problem. I have found your advice so useful to me, though it is given to others." MIXED-L'P READER, * The 1Veather Bureau, I am *told, predicts a frightful winter * this year, I seen[ to remember * that a dozen years ago the near- * est city to this couple's farm had * six feet of snow. * Suppose that happened again? * If either or both of these aged people were taken ill they could * not walk the distance for help, * It might mean the difference be- * tween life and death, c' Compared to that danger. any * other considerations against their * breaking up their home are in- * significant. If it is possible to * move them nearer to you—con- * sidering the higher cost of rent, * food and living expenses—their * lives might well be prolonged, * The only other solution would be to pay someone to live with * them; and, since they have no * modern conveniences, she might * be very difficult to find. * I understand what a wrench * it would mean to leave the only * hone they know, where they are * surrounded by all the precious * belongings they have accumu- * dated through the years, each of * which has its sentimental attach- * ment. Yet for the sake of their * own safety, and the promise of * more years together—and the an- * xiety you all feel—I hope your " husband can persuade them to * come closer to you, Loving consideration for the aged is a mark of breeding and charac- ter. Problems will arise that re- quire tact and understanding. If you are facing one, let Anne Hirst's wisdom guide you. Address her; Box 1, 123 Eighteenth Street, New Toronto, Ont. UNDAY Cll D,, LESSON By Rev. R, BARCLAY WARREN B.A., B.A. The People Delivered Exodus 12: 30.31; 14: 15.22, 31 Memory Selection: The Lord is my strength and song, he is be- come my Salvation Exodus 15:29. The delivery of Israel from I:gy- ptiau bondage is one of the most unusual historic incidents. Phar - sob paid little heed to the sigus of Muses and Aaron. His magicians likewise threw down their rods and they became serpents, but Aaron's rod swallowed tl:e others. The plagues began, The magicians imi- tated the first two, turning water to blood and bringing frogs upon the land. But when they were un- able to brim! lice front the dust they explained, "'!'his is the finger of Clod." A further sign accnnr- panfed the fourth plague and those following. God severed the land of Goshen front 11 e rest ni Egypt. There were swarths of flies • in Egypt but not in Goshen where the Israelites dwelt. Pharaoh began to relent. lIe. promised to let tltent go; "only," said 1 e, "ye shall not gn very far away," But when the flies were gone he changed his mind, Then came boils so that the magicians could not stand before Moses because of tl ant. later he agreed that the men should go and again that all should go except their herds and flocks, Ilut Moses said, "There shall not an hoof be left behind." Then came the death of the first born. Israel escaped by keeping tte feast of the Passover which pointed forward to Christ even 0. now The Communion reminds us of Christ's death for us, But Pharaoh had fought against God so long that his heart was very hark!. Thinking that the Israelites were entangled in the wilderness, he pursued than with his chariots,. But Gods gave Iris people a safe and dry passage through the Red Sea and there drowned Pharaoh and his men. No wonder all Israel sang, " i'be Lord is my strength and song, and Ile is become my salvation." Wornen's Feet Are Getting Bigger Focus was on feet and footd-ear at two recent London exhibition -- the Shoe & Leather Trade Fair and the Fashion -in -footwear Exhi= bitiou. At Olympia. where the Leather Fair was held, a historical display of shoes stressed the source of the inspiration behind many of the new shoe styles—such as the waisted Louis XV heel, turned up Turkish toes and the elongated appearance in some of the light dressy shoes, often achieved by an extended sole edge. • ft it obvious that radical changes are on the way where heels are concerned. The dressier models fea- ture spikes, and flat heels are fast disappearing from the ballroom. The tendency. in the trade is away from platform soles in spite of their continued popularity with wearers. Among interesting points noted at a fashion display at the Royal Albert I -Tall. was the open -and - closed -look, 'I'Itis sods achieved by cutting the shoe low on the outer side and building it up on the in- ner to a point where it is almost a small bootee. ifost of the town bootees were light in weight and featured high spiky heels. One of the more interesting materials used is a plastic which looks exactly like seal skin and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. The pebble guard (introduced last summer for beach wear) ap- peared on a pair of gold and black brocade mules, The guard, a ridge MRS, WILLIAM H. II" i3 Not Dionne's — Just Taff's All - They're not all of voting age yet, but if they were Sen. Robert A. Taft would have 18 votes right in his own family, The Ohio Republican Senator, who is seeking the presidency in 1952, is seen with his children and grandchildren on the front porch of the Taft summer home at Murray Bay, Que. f'+e .air. Robert Jr., was not present when the photo was taken, Mourns Slain Husband — Begum Liaquat mournsat the flower -covered bier where the bodl 01 her husband, Liaquat Ali Khan, reposes in Karachi, Pakistan. The premier of Pakistan was assn'sina- ted by a Moslem radical. They See Eye - to - Eye Samia Gamal, Fgyotian' exotic dancer, enjoy a few non- professional steps with her close friend, Sheppard W. King, wealthy Texan, in a Cairo, Egypt night club. King changed his name to "Abduilluh' and embraced the Moslem religion in preparotion for their marriage set for the first week in December around the front of the sole, is the kind of practical idea likely to appeal to -women, as it protects stockings as well as toes and may very well find favor for street wear. 11 omen's feet, it was revealed, have been growing in the last 30 years—in fact they are, on the average, a size to a size and a half larger than they were in 1920, And, judging from a tiny brocaded shoe of 1630 exhibited at Olympia, wom- en's feet today are many sizes larg- er than they were in the 17th cen- tury. WRAP-BLUl1SE one main' pattern part 4 507 12-20"`../1 j, ~4 �' dbt rse 44' 1\raps1 buttons! Cut froth ONE main pattern part — that's the blouse! Hangs beautifully! Slen- der but walk-easyl Sew -simple too —that's the skirt! A honey of a two-piece for any occasion and that's what you need1 Stuart and gay in rayon or wool! Pattern 4507 comes in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 16 takes 4i' yards 39 -inch fabric. This pattern easy to use, sim- ple to sew, is tested for fit, Has complete illustrated Instructions. Send THXRT !.FIVE CENTS (35c) in coins (stamps cannot be aceepted) for titin pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER, Send order to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. - ---may_ H !S 4as .!N, Two months to 1.hristutas—can this be true ... with geraniums still blooming in the garden and a south wind blowing? We haven't yet kept slue , ,:smwe:og all night :nod w still need [screens on our windows. Not that screens =Ice much diff- erence—those horrible shingle Flies get in anyway. It has been grand weather for getting a few extra jobs done—jobs that seen[ to get lett to the last in:nt a. 1 wnrKe in the garden last week for four days running -cutting brush and weeds and building a new flower bed at the hark o ink eottk, t':'r01rr stud I was wasting my time because it is a warm and sheltered spot an ideal place for dogs to curl up and sleep in the noonday sun. Partner has also been busy with various odd jobs around the barn besides trying to get the clover combined—brut without touch suc- cess. Foggy nights and white frosts turning to heavy dew are not much help in threshing clover. However, by comparison we have little to grumble about, One of our neigh- bour had a cow with a bad case of bloat. Before they could get a vet she was dead. That is the sort of thing that fakes the joy out of life for a farmer, hosing a cow is not only a dead loss in itself but part of the farmer's income has gone along with it, Last week also saw a resumption of ,art,—n, social affairs soonsnrerl by local organizations. There was a Hobby Show last Thursday that was tangible proof of the splendid use to which a great many men and women had put their spare time, Paintings, in oils and water -colors. Plastics, for lamps and small house- hold conveniences. Leather-work— for handbags, purses, wallets and trinket boxxes, Crochet and fine needlewor'lc—quilts, tablecloths and bedspreads. One quilt—a Friend- ship quilt—was particularly inter- esting and was made by a group of young married folk specially for a young couple who had recently left their midst to take up residence in Ethiopia. Each block was different —featuring some scene or incident known to the young couple, and embroidered in outline stitch, In- cluding the names of those who designed and embroidered the block. Think what happiness that quilt will bring to those sojourning awhile in a far-off country. There were, of course, many more exhibits, too numerous th mention, but all of them good. The next day I was invited to a meeting of the Local Council of \V•utuel' in a neighbour ng town and our host and hostess were past masters in the art of pottery. The man nude his own designs and molds and his wife fashioned the clay into lovely )tottery pieces, whlch were then glazed and baked. I was delighted with the gift of two different vases to take house with me, And then, as many of the articles were for sale, f bought a pair of penguin salt and pepper shaker's. '!'hese were in white with wings, beak, and toes finished III gold. They are really quite quaint and attractive. 1 knew some of the ladies at this meeting but most of them were strangers—but very friendly strang- er's. One of the things 1 regret in the crowded life which most of us live is the fact that we has•en't time to cultivate friendships Which might possibly tie.elop from new acquaintances. For instance, one little English girl, married, and in Canada only six months, obviously a little unsure of her bearings, and somewhat homesick . . I would dearly like to see more of her. Also the middle-aged woman that I met, who, with her ailing husband, is trying to lite on a 41:tr Veter- an's allowance. And the widow who knew this faros long before we came here, and who spoke with lonely longing of her old friends and neighborhood. If it were pos- sible I would like these new ac- quaintances to become more than "ships that pass in the night." But there is always that element of time. And time for those who write is precious, Often I steal time from my house,- or my sewing, or from reading. And I cheat myself out of many visits I would like to stake and of friends I would like to en- tertain. A writer worthy of the name is a sociable person—not anti-social—but always there is that element 'of time to consider. Per- haps in the long run a writer loses far more than she gains. Perhaps that is true of all creative arts. In- stinctively we knotr this to be true, and yet. in spite of ourselves, some compelling force drives us on, ' ('raay, isn't it? How To Judge A Good Cigar Havana cigars are undoubtedly the world's finest. They come from a small part of the island of Cuba where the soil is such that nowhere else on the earth's surface can leaves of so high a quality be cul- tivated. The seeds of Havana crops have been planted in soils of other coun- tries, notably Sumatra and Borneo. But tobacco has a strange prop- erty. When it is planted in a new country it invariably grows up ex- actly similar to , the surrounding native tobacco plants. There are many tests for a good cigar—most of them dubbed use- less by the trade.- It is quite com- mon to see a customer hold a cigar to his ear and pinch it. If this produces a loud crackle he smiles with satisfaction, believing it to be in excellent condition. Experts say that the crackle Proves only that the cigar is dry, The "wrapper" of a cigar is the outside leaf, and many smokers think that if this is rich and glossy - looking the cigar must be a good one, But this altering appearance can be given to the most inferior tobacco by stretching and damping; daring manufacturing. Cigars marked with small light- colored spots are favored by other smokers who suppose that these spots have been matte by insects which, living on the tobacco, lcnow a good leaf when they see one. An expert will tell them that the small [narks are really the result of simultaneous action of rain and sunt on the leaf and that they prove nothing. There is only one infallible test of a good cigar and that is to smoke it. A good weed must burn slowly and evenly. The cigar that smoul- ders up one sidle is inferior, 'i'he color of the ash shows lit- tle, bet if it displays a black "lip" ow Can 1? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I give a glazed appearance to pie crust? A, Use tt pastry brash and paint over the crust with create, or with beaten egg and water. '!'hest bake in a hot uvea for 20 to 30 minutes, according to the contents of the pie. Q, How can I make a key work more smoothly in the lock of a door? A, Dip the key into machine oil and then place in the locie and turn back and forth several tines. It will soon work smoothly. Q. What is a good substitute far castor oil? A. Prune juice makes a good substitute, Soak the prunes over night. Stew then[ in the water in which they are soaked and pierce tltent with a fork to let out the juice schen they are tender. Do not sweeten. Q. How can I remedy dry skin? A. 11 hen troubled with a dry skin, one of the very best remedies is to rub the parts thoroughly with almond oil. Q. How can I make a good Sil- ver polish? A. Dissolve 1 ounce of powder- ed borax in f i -pint boiling water. When cold, add 4 ounces of pre- cipitated chalk and heat until smooth; then add 1 gill of alcohol. Bottle fur use. Shake thoroughly before using, * * * Q. How can I secure good re- sults when baking with flour that has become moist? A. You cannot secure good re- sults until the moisture is removed. Spread the damp flour in shallow parts and dry it well in a very slow oven before using it for balk- ing. Care must he used, however, not to allow the flour to brown. 5 c: * Q. How can I prevent the tar- nishing of metal brocade slippers? A. They will not tarnish if, be- tween weavings, they are kept se- curely wrapped in black tissue paper. —a thin dark line round the edge nearest the mouth—it is positive proof of an indifferent weed. The color of the smoke is of no importance whatever, but it should feel rich and velvety. to ,the palate. The slightest suggestion of woodiness, greasiness, or what is known to the trade as "rustiness," of flavor, at once denotes a bad cigar. Lastly, the ash of a good cigar should stand well, and the cigar should continue to burn whether it is being puffed or not. TWO OF THEM Patience is an angler's virtue— but the angler's wife needs it, too. One woman, whose husband had gone off with a fishing -rod, was feeling sore at being left alone when a friend called and asked: "Where's George?" "Go down fo the river," she told hint, "and look around till you find a pole with a worm on each encs." And The RELIEF is `"""'`'' LASTING Nobody knows the cause of rheuma- tism but we do know there's one thing to ease the pain . . it's INSTANTINE, And when you take INsTANT1NE the relief is prolonged because INSTANTINE containa not one, but three proven medical ingredients. These three ingredients work together to bring you not only fast relief but more prolonged relief. Take XNSTANTfNE for fast headache relief too . , or for the pains of neuritis or neuralgia and the aches and pains that often accompany a cold. Sot Inslanlina toddy and alWays Hasp It handy nstantine 12•Tablet Tin 25 ficonomteat 48.11ablas ao111e ,5, ISSUE 45 -r. 1951