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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-08-21, Page 6Sag (4rbeSverjf ALAOK TEA &COFFEE `'bDear Anne Hirst: My husband i't seen to keep a job. Ile has or seven a yearl We have four cmall children, and after each one ame I went to work to help out. "He can't get along with his fellow employ- ees or his boss- es. If his em- ployers knew him like I do, they would just ignore his talk- ing so much. He says lots he doesn't mean, and is always going do so-and-so; but by tomorrow us e's thinking of something else. "A friend got him a very good ob three months ago. He's already ;leaving trouble; he thinks his boss - 9s are trying to run over him. "What on earth can I do? Before, I've just sat back; but I can't let tm lose this one. I've tried talking tend he only gets mad . . We vent much, but we could have, he'd only change. Please help me, d him. tet oS.tnts C` m.cCd Vilvegt. CUTE AS A KITTEN and easy to make) Imagine the hit this Will be in the Small Set 1 Kitten eekin' out of pocket and over that ig eyelet ruffle. Make this pinafore he pastel and white 1 Pattern 532: transfer, cutting guides; sizes 2, 4, 6 included. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be ac- kepted) for this pattern to Box 1, /23 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont, Print plainly PATTERN NUMBER, your NAME and AD- jPRESS. Such a colorful roundup of handi- work ideas I Send twenty-five Cents now for our Laura Wheeler Iteedlecraf1 Catalog. Choose your jatterns from our gaily illustrated oys, dolls, household and personal ccessories. A pattern for a hand- ag is printed right in the book. A WORRIED 'MOTHER" Who Can Help? * I see no sure solution to your * grave problem. Your husband has * never learned to cooperate with * other people, or admit that the * owner of a business (who has in- * vested his money) has the right * to deternirie the methods his * workers employ. Although ig- * uorant of a job, he is too arro- * gant to accept instruction or seg- * gestions; he thinks he knows • best. * During my years in business, * I saw one man and woman after * another dismissed because they * could not get along with other * people. Capable, often brilliant, * they would not understand that * without general harmony and * goodwill, no business can pros- * per. Like your husband, they felt * too superior to cooperate; they * wanted to run the place. * Here is one suggestion: * Is your husband's father living? * He, or some trusted older friend * whom he admires, may be able * to explain the fundamental prin- * eiples of business success, and * urge hire to adapt himself to them, * however unwelcome. All he needs * to do is to cooperate with his * co-workers, and cultivate a suit- * able respect for the man who * pays his salary. Surely, for your * sake and his children's, he should * listen to reason. * Your determined loyalty * through the years has put hint * vastly in your debt. This is how- * he can repay you -or, at the very * least, make the effort. * * * If your husband's repeated fail- ures are getting you down, ask Anne Hirst what to do. She has practical ideas that will help, and her sympathy will lighten your burden. Write her at Box I, 123 Eighteenth Street, New Toronto, Ontario. NEW and USEFUL Too Living Room Links Golf score creeping up? Why not set up a driving range at home? Special practice golf ball indicates quality of "stroke," is easily retriev- ed and can safely be used indoors. Similar in size and appearance to tournament variety it is made of expanded cellular plastic containing non -connecting gas cells. e * * Sweet But Sugarless Sugarless ginger ale said to taste the same as regular brands; uses synthetic sweetener. * 4: * Mechanical Gardener Rotary tiller for rural or suburban gardens is multi -duty tool; prepares soil for planting, cultivates and mulches in weeds. Extra attach- ment is rotary mower. * * * Lure the Big Ones Spoon, designed mainly for troll- ing, is also good for surface casting. Made to catch large fresh or salt- water fish, it conies with weedless or not; -weedless plain or feathered hook; doesn't twist line at fishing speeds. CROSSW R PUZZLE Acnes* 1. Scorches 0. Light teach 9. Stitch 12. Hut .id. Old musical note T4 Danish money 5, Growing out 19. Mist 17. Fall behind 18. Weird 20. Quote 21. Individual 24. Weight 25. Seal 2d. Peruse 28. Stanza 110. Waste 82. Landed prop. ert' 34. Chock (slang) 25. bash 82. Legislate (2. Piece out 44. Conjunction 40. Manufactured 46. rest ore 411. Among 49. Eovel 50, Glutted 54. Preceding night 96. Man's name 58, Puff uo 57. Spread tp dry 88. Crony 59. Kind of ear DOWN fine elrl 1!f teralev • °paa'hum- g min -bird 4ery network N e 5 Frozen rain Markw 3 Mark out with exactness 7 Medicinal plant S. Sack 84. tight brow¢ 9. Substantial 35. Terminate 10. Muse or poetry 37. Charts 11. Bet 30. Ant 10. Sea robber 40. Artless 20. Greek island 41. Put with 21. Blunder 43. Relieves 22. Turn right 46, Invisible etna 23. Simpleton t notion 21. Donkey 47. American 27, Dull-witted university person 40. Body joint 29. Coves oft fumes 01. Urchin 2t. Barden 02. Creek letter 23. Wing .17 'fair 'I• 9 6 7 9 to 11, 15 13 16 rM i9 10 2.3 xh 25 19 Answer Els here on Thlp 'Page COOL STEW -1n a "stew" all his own, six -month-old John Con- nolly, Jr., enjoys a dip in a private swimming pool, which his mother devised from one of her kitchen utensils. Though John was in the kitchen, he was one of the few citizens not cookie` during a recent heat wave. HR NICLES ) /INGEltrAtt Gw¢radol.tne. P Cte x' e Xs we go through life there are frequently times when we make friends only to lose them in a very short while. Saying goodbye on such occasions can hardly be classed as one of the happy ex- periences of life. -And never is this so true as when a well -liked and respected minister accepts another call or moves to a new parish or diocese. A minister can mean a lot to his people - sometimes more than he or the people ever realize. Too often a minister is taken too much for granted, whatever he does is looked upon as just "part of his job". We do not always know him as well as we might; probably we do not attend church as regularly as we should. But yet, always at the back of our mind, . we know he is there, ready to give comfort and solace in time of stress, and to advise and encourage when life pre- sents more problems than we know how to face. When people are sick he is a frequent visitor; he is called upon to officiate at weddings, bap- tisms and funerals and his presence is always looked for at social func- tions in connection with church organizations - and with other events of social and public interest, And the minister's wife is equally busy. There are more demands on her time and privacy than, most women have to face. In addition she needs the patience of Job and the combined tact of a dozen women. In church groups slie must show sympathetic understand- ing for all and yet take sides with none. She must be the perfect diplomat. She must be able to meet intellectuals on their own level and yet understand the problems and the viewpoint of the working people. There are times when she must be irritated beyond measure at the frequent bickering common to all classes but the prerogative of "speaking her mind" is not for her. The doctor's wife need n o t necessarily be a ministering angel; the lawyer's wife may be ignorant of legal affairs; but the minister's wife is expected, by many folk, to be a paragon of all the virtues. Have a heart, dear people, and be less demanding upon your minister's wife. Being set upon a pedestal may be as uneasy to a person as wearing a crown. Of course, if a minister and his wife possess a sense of humour, it may lighten their load consider- ably. T remember, someme years ago, . ii church ea at which I attending a lu t � noticed a particularly garrulous fe- male had attached herself to the young rector. When he finally broke loose, I saw hint glance across the tea -tables to his wife, and I saw the slight but definite wink that passed between them. It *,poke volumes. To me that almost imperceptible wink explain- ed, to a certain extent, the secret of this young minister's success - for he was popular in social life as well as being a wonderful preacher. There is no limit to what can be accomplished by a mai of God with a saving sense of humour. As you may have guessed there .is a reason for this preamble of stint., Yes, all these thoughts have come to Inc because we are losing our present young minister and his wife, to whom people in the parish have become much attached. His name is the Reverend homer Fer- ris, and he came to tis front the small town of Arthur, Ontario. Now, after being in this district for only three and a half years, he is moving to Port Colborne. We, at Ginger Farm, did not know this young couple as well as we should have done - which was our fault, not theirs - but we had always lorered forward to the time when we would know them better. Now that opportunity has gone. We shall never know them better, but we can at least remember their un- failing willingness to help us at a time when help was greatly needed. And we shall always remember the happy, good-natured smile with which Mrs. Ferris always greeted us, even though the support ewe should have given her itt carrying out her arduous duties had often been sadly lacking. It is possible we regret their going more than those who knew them better be- cause we have the uncomfortable conviction of losing those who might have been our friends. Perhaps our experience is also that of a few other folk and may be the means of encouraging some of you to get better acquainted with your minister and family be- fore he, too, is moved to another district. Modern Etiquette By ROBERTA LEE Q. Should a married woman, whether her husband is living or deceased, .always ,be .addressed socially as Mrs. James J. Johnson? • A. Socially, Mrs. Mary Johnson is in extremely bad taste for both a wife and a widow. In business or a profession, "Mrs. Mary" is usually unavoidable, but she should never be so addressed in social life. Q. Is it proper to take chicken or chops up in the fingers when eating? A. Chicken and chops are not finger foods, except at a picnic. Anyone who has learned to eat properly can, with a little practice, cut all the meat from the bones without waste" Q. How should a divorcee sign her name if she retains her ex- husband's surname? • A. She should use the surname of her former husband, prefixing her maiden natne; as, "Mrs. Helen Carter Johnson." Q. Is there any polite way I can tell certain guests not to put their feet on my good furniture? So many of them persist in sitting with their feet tucked under them, and their shoes on my chairs. . A. Al,out the most tactful thing I can suggest is that you, provide yourself with a couple of footstools. With more of a helpful manner than a critical one, you can then say, "Oh, I'm so sorry you had no footstool 1" Q. What would be a suitable breakfast menu following a small , simple wedding? A. Fruit (chilled melon, grape- fruit, orange or tomato juke), eggs with bacon or sausage, muffins, hot buttered toast, marmalade and jam, and coffee. Q. If one is but slightly acquaint» ed with a bride or bridegroom and an invitation to the wedding is re- ceived, is it necessary to send a gift? A. No; under these circum- stances, it is entirely optional. Q. When you are going to have a very large number of guests at a bridal shower, is it all right to stipulate "linen" to some of them, "kitchen" to others, and perhaps "lingerie" to others? A, No; it is best just to call it a "bridal shower* and allow the guests to choose what they please. Q. Is it permissible to sip water while our has food in one's mouth? A. This is considered very bad manners. Heat Prostration - How To Treat it Heat cramp 1s caused by an ex- cessive hoes of body salt due to continued exposure to high tent- peratul'es. The synhptones include painful eolttractiotts of the muscles of the arms, legs and abdomen. When a person reacts to long` exposure to heat by vomiting, nau- sea, headache, giddiness and profuse sweating, the culprit is probably heat exhaustion, When an upset of the body's temperature regulating system, indicated by a dry skin, the stopping of perspiration, hightem- perature and an upset of the central nervous system is noticed, the pa- tient is probably suffering from heat stroke. With sunstroke the reaction is usually basically similar, but there may be a bad sunburn as well. When a person appears to be suf- fering from one of these diseases he should be made as comfortable as possible in a cool, well ventilated place. The clothing" should be loosened. If the patient is conscious lie should be given copious drinks of water, coffee or tea -.and smell- ing salts should be administered, if unconscious, smelling salts and al- cohol rubs are helpful. The head should be kept low. Always send for a doctor immediately. Generally speaking, it is tnuch easier and far more pleasant to avoid meeting this fancily than to try to be rid of them once they have put in au appearance. When the weather is loot, particularly when it remains hot for many days without a break, it is important to keep the skin pores open by fre- quent bathing and drinking plenty of cool liquids, Losse and light clothing should be wore and, in the sun, the head should be pro. tected. Regular toilet habits are im- portant. In very hot weather, two glasses of water with added salt per day (one teaspoon of table salt and one-half teaspoon of baking soda to a quart of water) or a salt tablet twice daily are helpful. Exposure to the direct rays of the sun should be undertaken gradually. - Particularly for young children, first exposures should be of only a few minutes duration. Later on, the exposure periods can be lengthened. HO CAN 1 Q. How can I clean excese'vely oily hair? . A. When one's hair is especially oily in texture, an occasional dry shampoo of finely -powdered orris;. root is a splendid help. Put the powder through a fine sieve, sprinkle through the hair•, and then brush out with a clean, dry brash antic every particle of the powder has been removed. Q. How can I destroy .plaefo insects? A. Soak one tablespoonful Of smoking tobacco in one quart of water over, bight. Pour this solution on the soil about every thirty days] it will destroy plant insects and also fertilize the plant. Q. How can I remove spots OR tablecloths caused by candle wax drippings? A. Rub the spots with cold lard or turpentine, and then wash to warm soapsuds. Q. How can I make liver and cucumber salad? A. Use one and one-half pounds broiled and chopped liver, one medium sized cucumber, diced; ono onion, diced, and mayonnaise. Chill the broiled liver, cut into small. pieces, mix with the, other ingredi- ents and serve on a lettuce leaf. Q. How can T treat linens that have become very badly mildewed? A. The stains can be removed I r using' a solution of four tablespoons of peroxide to one quart of water. Use enough of the solution to cover the garment, and boil gently, for an hour or so until the stains ars gone. Q. How can I substitute a goo& tooth powder at home? A. An effective tooth powder la common baking soda. Merely place a•little of the powder in the hand, moisten the brush, and dip it in the powder. Q. Flow can I exterminate rata;' A. Place about their haunts !b mixture of equal parts of cornmeal, brown sugar and' plaster of Paris,. For setting a rat -trap, use bread soaked in linseed oil, or a few drops 'of oil of rhodium, Carried Her Coffin With Her on Tour . w W 33 We could all be classed as eccentrics in some sense of the term, for we all have our little fads and fancies. But' some folks are eccentric to marked degree. Famed actress Sarah Bernhardt, for instance, would carry her coffin with her when she travelled, and when serving tea to visitors she sat on it. She could amuse herself for hours, playing with a large teddy bear. Beethoven, genius of music; would splash in cold water at all times of the day until his bedroom was swamped and water oozed through the flooring to the rooms beneath. He would also tramp the dewy fields at night or early mor- ning in his bare feet. Queen Elizabeth the First collect- ed dresses in secret throughout her life. When she died three thousand were found in her wardrobe. "Water Me 1" For ten years before her death she would not glance into a mirror because she did not wish to see the ravages of time upon her face. Charles Darwin, the great natura- list, wanted a law to be passed which forbade novels with unhappy endings. Cardinal Mazarin, seventeenth - century French statesman, liked to believe in his leisure moments that he was a tulip. He would sit in the scot and ask an attendant to wafer hint. The Grand Duchess Nathalia of Oldenburg, who died just before the war, hada tower built in the woods adjoining her estate in Brogyan, Czechoslovakia. There she lived in an attic for 42 years, reading and re -reading several hundred love letters her load lad sent to her. Flop Ran 2 Years Every day he load written her a love letter, and although they were living in the sante house he always posted - it in the village so that it was brought to her by the postman. Perhaps millionaires have more excuse than others for being eccen- tric, because they can afford to be. Edgar B. Davis, a Texas oil mag- nate, saw a Broadway play which he liked so much that he imme- diately bought all rights in it, Unfortunately, the public thought it was terrible. It was one of the biggest flops in theatrical history, but the Texan kept it going for over two years, spending one -and-' a -quarter million dollars on keep- ing it playing to ever -dwindling houses. Nobody bought any seats at afl. in the end, so he let people itt free of charge 1 The English millionaire, William Beckford, who lived in le eighteenth century, had eccentritc architectural visions. It was said that he spent over e million pounds on his new house which was designed in the forth ok an abbey. A seven -mile wall was built round the estate to keep out the vulgar curiosity of the neighbours. Towers of wood, 400 feet high, were built experimentally and then pulled down and put up in brick. It Collapsed ' Hundreds of workmen were given living quarters and laboured night apd day, for Beckford had sword that he would have his next Christ- mas dinner in the new house. After, giving ten -pound bribes to every workman the kitchen was ready by Christmas, but the cement was still wet and Brickford wan warned that it was dangerous to light Lite fire. Bickford lit it and had the dinner cooked, but just as the dishes were being carried out of the kitchen the whole structure collapsed in a thun- derclap of dust and flames. Upsidedown to Prevent Peeking ISSUE 33 - 1952 Hoon, r E Soothe thein quickly and effectively. Get fast -drying Minard',4 Liniment -rub it on. Feel the coolness -get relief, gnfckf 441 "1 ING Of PAIN" Li 1M IC i�.