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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1955-02-03, Page 6Sr 'rdz kesaa iy#2,,e6,11 qq " l7� , TEA BAGS .E 1=flPST 41/01,a1..a 4egimpE4e.egt "Dear Anne Hirst: I am not far from 40, and I'm frightened. Why is it that all my life I've not been able to hold a man? I've tried to be all that is ex- pected of a woman kind, under- standing, sympathetic, charm- ing and intelligent. I am consi- dered more than pretty, and I have no difficulty at all in at- tracting men. But -- "Usually it's only about five or six months after an eligible male starts dating me, sparing Shoulder -We ser (9lf carina u rn Just tike big sister's this pretty little chill -chaser goes over party and school dresses, too! Simple - crochet pattern stitch in open -shell design. Fun to make! Pattern 735 has easy crochet directions. Children's sizes 2 to 12 — all included in pattern. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be ac- cepted) for this pattern to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Tor- onto, Ont. 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"Men only seem to be out for what they can get, someone to practice lovemaking an (as one reader put it) so they'll know how to proceed when their true love arrives. "Do you think there is a des- tiny that controls our lives? That no matter how desperately one tries to change a situation it is to no avail? That perhaps my particular destiny is never to have what all women want and most of them get — a man ' of their own? ONE LONELY WOMAN" * Fatalists seem to believe * that what is to be will be, and * are convinced that it is futile * to struggle against one's pre- * destination. I am not one of * those. * When a woman knows what * she wants, I think she should * lay her plans to get it. First, * to deserve it and prepare for * it, then use her ingenuity and * common sense to pursue the * search. Successive experiences * with the male sex show her * what not to do, and if she is * honest in admitting mistakes * she makes fewer of them. * Frank analysis of one's 'fail- * urea is a help, too. * Many a girl yields to a * man's love -making earl y, * shows a too -fervent eagerness * to oblige him. This isn't smart, * for he concludes he is not the * first male in her life and the * idea revolts him. Other young * women snub a man with such * hostility that he believes her * incapable of emotion. He can, * however, be repulsed so gra- * ciously that he feels he does * appeal to her but she has too * much self-respect to stoop to * conquer. * Some professional women * assume an arrogance that is * anathema to romance. Positive * in personality, they cannot * discuss any topic without * showing how superior they * feel. They forget that woman- * liness, a willingness to listen HOME WAS NEVER LIKE THIS •- "Annabelle," a six-year-old orangutan from Borneo, pours herself some hot tea to warm up her inside ,while straw and a muffler help keep her warm oh the' outside Annabelle is having trouble with London's extremely cold weather. * and learn, judicious flattery * and a sense of humor can still * bring a man to his knees, just * as a cozy dinner she prepares * can dissolve a bachelor's will * power. When a man is low and * out of sorts, he turns to the * girl he feels at home with — * ane who asks question, fits his * mood like a glove, who is * sympathetic and tender at the * right moment, She is the wo- * man he wants to come home * to, and that is the keynote of * his feeling for her. * Examine yourself as though * you were somebody else, * honestly, critically, Perhaps * that will reveal what is lack- * ing in your personaliyt. One * suggestion: It is smart to date * more than one man at a time; * it keeps both an their toes. When a girl has had your * experience of failure and al- * most given up hope and then * suddenly the right man ap- * pears, we like to call it des- * tiny. — And then how grate- * she is that all the other 'men * passed her by! * Never give up hope, Your * most comforting thought * should be that we cannot * know what tomorrow will * bring. * * * If you feel that love and life are passing you by, cheer up! Tomorrow is another day, and its adventures are hidden to us. Keep yourself in the mood for romance, and don't despair. It may help to write to Anne Hirst. Address her at Box 1, 123 Eigh- teenth 5t., New Toronto, Ont. See Me lie 's Really Bolling Ask a housewife if she knows how to make a good cup of Tea and she'll laugh and say, "But you're joking, of course." Ask a restaurateur if he serves a good cup of Tea. Without doubt he will answer in the affirmative. Yet, surprisingly enough, in many restaurants and in some homes, a pale watery liquid masquerades under the name of Tea, although a good cup of Tea is a very refreshing and enjoy- able beverage. Using water that has not come to a bubbly boil and being too impatient to let it brew for 5 Quail Gives Hgrters the Eight-year-old Laura May Girdser, can give hunters a tip about quail—a quail would rather be fondled than shot at. She knows, because her pet, "Tweety Bird,' is 0 quail. She found 1t last July on the lawn of her home near Uniontown; Kan. It was only a few days old. For two weeks Its diet consisted of two houseflies per clay. Gradually the menu was expanded and today, Tweety Bird's favorite food is light toast (dark toast is rejected) and warm milk. Laura May takes it to the pasture where it feeds on seeds and insects. It never tries to escape and always walks or flies back to the house. Photo shows Laura May offering the bobwhite some toast and in the inset, Tweety Bird is wearing a 1954 Kansas quail stamp. minutes are the two biggest faults which result in a poor cup of Tea. Tea is an aristocrat -it refuses to be rushed—but give it proper yet simple atten- tion and it will give you its best. Not so very long ago a Tea taster in the United States dis- paragingly referred to the in- ability of many American wo- men to boil water! Whilst his remarks were ridiculed, there is some justification for his scath- ing comment! Did you know for example that boiling water has to reach a temperature of 212 degrees and that the perfect cup of Tea is made only when fresh water has been brought to a furious bubbly boil? If the teapot isn't heated first, even. boiling water will drop' as many as 20 degrees after it has been poured into the teapot. You do not get the_ full flavour and aroma from Tea's delicate oils and minerals unless it has been brewed for a full 5 minutes. There's no problem in making a really good cup of Tea. Here are the simple, basic steps which, if followed, will result in outstanding flavour and a cup of Tea you will be proud of. 1. Use a warmed crockery tea- pot. *2. Put in 1 teaspoon for each person and 1 for the pot. 3. Add fresh, bubbly, boiling water. 4. Allow to brew for 5 minutes. *Tea Bags—one tea bag for each two cups. HIZONICLES CP Goeztl.dol.in.e D Cla,rke Well now, I suppose I must tear myself away from the book I am reading long enough to get this column done—and then I shall return to my book with- out delay. What book? It is called "Doctor to the Islands" by Tom and Lydia Davis. The "islands" being. the Cook Is- lands in the South Seas. It is a true narrative giving the ex- perience of Dr. Davis and his wife during a seven-year stay at Rarotoga, the largest one in the Cook group of islands, where Dr. Davis was appointed as Medical Officer of Health. It gives striking examples of what happens when man-made in- tervention upsets the balance of nature. For instance there were many large mango and chest- nut trees on the island which were always left standing even though younger trees were cut down. Then in 1935 along came a Government agricultural "ex- pert." He had previously work- ed in South Africa and was under the impression that the same agricultural principles should apply to both countries. So he ordered the huge old trees to be cut down on the ground that their great spreading roots were draining nourishment from the soil, The natives did as they were told although they knew that the tree roots shook and moved in the tropical storms, loosening the soil better than a plough could have done, while shade from the trees gave shelter to the "low crops." The trees were destroyed and as a result the crops were 'alternate- ly bleached by the sun and washed out by the rain. Then came the order to prune the orange trees, That, too. was a grave mistake as, according to Dr. Davis, in this region of tropical hurricanes, nature does her own pruning and the trees survive, whereas the trees that were pruned with clippers died within a few weeks. The story of the island is, of ISSUE 5 1955 course, fascinating from a medi- cal standpoint as one follows the hard but successful strug- gles of the young doctor against ignorance, lack of sanitation• and witchcraft. So, if you really want a fas- cinating and informative book to read just try "Doctor to the Islands" written in a style that is humourous and easy to read. Another book, that should be particularly, interesting to peo- ple from England is "Royal Chef," being the experience of the Royal Chef at Buckingham Palace from the latter part .of Queen Victoria's reign to that of George V and later as chef for the late Queen Mary after she became Queen Mother. Well, for the first time this winter the fields are covered with snow. Just a light fall around here - but I imagine there is considerably more up beyond the hills. My, what a time we had last week getting around on the ice. Partner isn't too good at keeping his balance and I am even worse so we make a, good pair. However, Partner has a pair of "creep- ers" that he keeps for just such an emergency. Without them there are thnes when he would hardly be able to get up the hill from the barn, even with the help of ashes, Many times we have thought we would like an oil -burning furnace instead of coal, but es Partner says — "What would he do without ashes in slippery weather?" Not only for ourselves but for the cows and cars too, Every day Partner goes out with his ash - pail before the truck comes in for the milk. After breakfast he starts out again, spreading ashes for the cows from the barn to the trough, and from the driving shed to where I must walk to back the car out of the shed. He also uses quite a bit of salt. And then, after all his trouble the cows come out to drink and what do they do? •Start fight- ing, no less! Just as I was going for the mail the other day, there were two of the stupid things, heads together, pushing each other around on the ice, slipping and sliding all over the place. Then .a few of the others came along and joined in the fray. It reminded me of the scrap at Maple Leaf Gar- dens on Christmas night! I was sure there would be a few brok- en legs between them so. I did my best to stop the rough -house but not before two of them went down on their knees. However, they managed to survive with- out injury. As for me I had illy own troubles in trying to keep right-side-up. I put on shoes and rubbers and then pulled heavy woollen socks over the Painting Pointers A. paint roller must be cleaned carefully after use if it is to de a satisfactory job the next time, But cleaning can be a messy business. Here's a tidy and ef- fective method. After using oil paint, squeeze the excess paint out of the roller by rolling it in the empty pan. Than put it in an empty polythene bag—the kind the groceries come in, but make sure it is one without holes, Then you can squeeze the roller by hand, working out the remaining paint. Rinse the roller in a pan of turpentine, mineral spirits or other thinner, repeating until clean. After painting with latex -base paints, clean the roller in lukewarm water. * * ' * The best way to mix paint is to use two cans. Pour off the top liquid from the new can 01 paint and stir the sticicy solids in the bottom of the can. Then pour the two back and forth from one can to the other sev- eral times. beep an extra paint pail in the house tor this pur- pose. Be careful when painting any- thing which has had wax on it. Paint will not adhere to wax and in no time it will peal and chip. Scrub the surface first with soap and water, then give it a good rubbing with turpentine to re- move every trace of wax, If any gloss still remains, rub it lightly with fine sandpaper. Be sure the surface is thoroughly. dry before you paint. * * * whole works. What added charm to my attractive foot- wear was the fact that one sock was bright blue with red tops and the other light grey—they were the only ones in my mend- ing basket that didn't need. darning. Fortunately no one came along the road when I was getting the mail from the box! Apart from the ice I had a wonderful time last week. Spent nearly a whole day gathering up old Christmas cards in an- swer to the appeal for such cards to be left at Honeydew Restaurants in Toronto. (The time limit is past now.) Then I went to work on a whole lot of papers and magazines for the Boy Scouts. After awhile we shall be able, to move around at Ginger Farm! LONG YEARS AGO Albert — "You've had your radio a long time." Filbert — "You bet; I remem- ber when the only 'Dragnet' on the air was Jessica." PUBLIC MARKET—All buyers may see your stock and bid against each other for its posses- sion when it is offered on the public market. On a normal busy day, more than 100 different buyers operate on the. Ontario Stock Yards market at Toronto. When your stock is sold through the mar- ket, competition influences the price you receive; competitive bidding assures you of maximum prices, FULLY -QUALIFIED SALESMEN -Abattoirs hire well-trained buyers to actfor them; their first aim is to purchase as cheaply as possible. You need a fully -qualified salesman to represent your interests, to make sure you receive full market value for your live stock. REMEMBER—The Public Live Stock Market is the only place where fully -qualified salesmen are alwaysavailable as your representative. 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