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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-11-13, Page 6"Dear Aune Hirst: My trouble is my daughter-in4aw. Our only sOn was so sweet to us until he married her. Now he cannot be and live with his wife. "We gave him a college education, and his wife is a college grad- uate, too, We could not af- ford that for Ourselves, so in her sight we are very mediocre. We are just good, common, Christian folks, with a nice home and a good living—but tO her, we are poor, white trash. "We wanted a daughter-in-law so badly—and now we seem to have no son 1 We tried so hard to make her feel at home, and gave them so many nice things. Week's Sew -Thrifty 4508 ZrZES r2-20 61kel W.. as 9 Save dollars ! Sew these smart separates ! ONE YARD 54 -inch for weskit, ONE YARD for skirt. Pattern 4503 in Misses' Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and that magic yard- age is for all these sizes ! Sew TWO new wonderful separates to mix and match with each other and other separates. Belt -slots on skirt, flaps on weskit are news ! Be smart, sew several ! This pattern easy to use, sim- ple to sew, is tested for fit. Has complete illustrated instructions. Send THIRTY - FIVE CENTS (350 in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to Box 1, 123 Eigh- teenth St., New Toronto, Ont. But the more I. the worse she seems to hate me. "This is grieving me almost to death. If I cannot see my son and be with him now and then, life is hardly worth while. "I have never said one word about this to him, for I would not cause him any unhappiness, I know he cannot be contented as, things are, but he can't help himself, ."Do you think a girl really loves her husband when she treats his people se coldly? What de you think I should do? BROKEN-HEARTED 1VMOTHER" • * You are helpless in this sit- * uation. You dare not visit your * son's home too often, for you * know his wife does not Wel- * come you. Your boy may be * unhappy as you believe, but, * as you say, he is helpless, too. * This is one of those predica- * meats where to do nothing is * the wisest course to take—and * the hardest, * I expect his wife does love * him, but with a jealous, pas- * sessive love that, sooner or * later, may consume itself, * It would be such a relief to * let the boy know how well you * understand, and assure him * that his happiness is all that * matters. Yet you can let shim * feel your sympathy without * putting it into words. After all, * what could he do but apologize * for his wife? That would make * you more miserable than you * are. • As time goes on, he will, 1 * expect, resent his wife's tin- * kindness more and more deep- * ly. He may feel, one day, that * he has to take a stand against * it, declare his loyalty to his * parents, and visit you as often as he wants to, even though he * must come alone, But that day * is not yet. Many a young wife has dug * the grave of her marriage * through just such crude tactics. * You would not want this to * happen as long as your son * loves his wife; but how long * can a wife hope to unsurp the " place that her husband's family 'h holds in his heart? * I hope you two will delib- * erately broaden your social life, * and interest yourself in other * activities that will occupy so * much time that there will be "' little left to indulge the sadness * you know now. (After all, you * have each other). Hope and * pray that you sons inherent * goodness will end in more hap- * piness for him and more free- * dom to see him for you. A wife who robs her husband of his family ties takes on a tre- mendous responsibility. Her self- ishness, in the long run, takes its toll , .. Anne Hirst's experience and wisdom await you in any crisis. Address her at Box 1, I23 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. 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So we were given powder to be dissolved every six hours and given as a drench; and tablets, crushed and dissolved every four hours, also as a drench; and tablets, crushed and dissolved every four hours, also as a drench. "Start with the powder right away," said Doc. With. what I thought was a flash of near -genius. I interrupted— "Wait, Doc—I'll mix up a dose and you can give it to the cow before you go." i don't suppose the vet noticed the gleam of mischief in my eye, but Partner did. So here was our experienced vet, used to handl- ing all kinds of animals and probably thinking he would just show us how simple it is to drench a cow—if you go at it the right way—ee en with a big, fat Durham. Twisting Drowsey's head Transfer Designs In Two Colours 717 YD7�1 c44Qgf1,Gt W V 4ei2. UY. 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As a result it was Doc and not the cow that got drench- ed that time. Partner and I stood by and chuckled, remem- bering how often through the years the same thing had hap- pened to us. But of course, our time came again—but definitely. To make things a little easier we invested in a "humbug."' Farm- ers will know what I mean but I imagine that name will keep other folk guessing. Between us we have been drenching Drow- sey' all week—and the end of this little job is not yet in sight. Other work has had to be ar- ranged in between doses. Before I could help with a W.I. banquet the cow had to be dosed. And I had to come home early for the same reason. Tomorrow I am supposed to go to Toronto on business but it looks as if bossie will keep me at home. Partner says if Drowsey doesn't come back to her milk when she is better, then we shall have to ship her out. And then we shall have reason' to know what has been happening to the cattle market. Another worry just now is a threatened shortage of water. Wells are very low. Unless we get rain quite soon we may have to buy water. Some of our neighbours are already doing so —at $10 a tank. And believe me a thousand gallons of water doesn't last very long among a herd of cattle. The land also needs rain very badly, especially after the warm drying winds we gave had for over a week. But, oh dear, how hard it is to ex- plain one's attitude about the weather to non -farmers. Go down town and someone says -"Isn't this a lovely day ... haven't we had a wonderful week?" You agree—to disagree would mean someone would say—or at least think — "Oh, you farmers — al- ways grumbling !" So you smile and say — "Yes, it is lovely weathbr" and you feel like a traitor remembering the thirsty land and the low water level in the wells. But still come good weather or bad, sick cows or poor markets, something always seems to come up to snake you realize that you have nothing to complain about after all . . . not really It was a letter that shook me out of a slightsession of doldrums last week. A letter from a reader of this column so full of courage and humour, and so unconscious- ly pathetic, that 1 could quite easily have laughed and wept at the same time. Apparently the writer lives on a farm where hard manual work is not relieved in any way. We speak of modern methods of farming; of conveniences at the house and at the barn to lighten the work, forgetting that "t Vva l�alb i. Irt'm one, .4 Get Fast C u h belief Here's an old, tested, home mix- ture your mother knew ... still a most dependable remedy for dis- tressing coughs. Fast and effective, children like its pleasant taste. 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Far from being smug I never cease to marvel that we have managed to acquire so many things in our time to make farm life more convenient and comfortable. For those at present less fortunate my feeling is not pity but confidence that with the passing years they, too, will know greator comfort and convenience in their homes. Modern Etiquette Q."What should two persons do if introduced to each other for the second time? A. If the occasion is a formai one, they both acknowledge the introduction and do not attempt any explanations that would be embarrassing to the person mass- ing the introduction. However, if the occasion is an informal one, it is all right to recall the previous meeting. Q. At a widow's second mar- riage, her first husband being deceased, should you invite the family of her first husband? A, Yes, indeed, if the relation- ship has always been pleasant. Furthermore, these people should make every effort to at- tend. Q. How do men -and women seat themselves in a restaurant that has sofa seats? A. The women always sit against the wall (or partition), and the men sit on the chairs facing them. Q. How does one properly re- move the bones from a fish at the dinner table? A, Lift the end of the bone with a fork, and then pinching it between the fork and the knife, lift it all the way out. Ise some stubborn cases you may have to use the fingers, and this is quite all right if you do not allow the fingers to touch the fish. Q. When meeting college pro- fessors socially—for instance, en- tertaining tl►oin at tea how docs one address then, as "Pro- fessor" or 'Mister"? A, If he bears the title of Doc- tor, call him that; otherwise, call him "Professor," If he is an in- structor, call him "Mister." Q. Is it all right to write invi- tations to tea on one's visiting card? A. Yes, this is quite all right. Q. Are women supposed to wear gloves to a formal dinner? A. 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