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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1928-03-15, Page 2A ADVANCE-`IMES' Thursday, March xgtlt., xga8. Mainly For WoMan (By Dorothy. Dix) .ovpiwu�cwomtateeee eeeeeet ewrlWuay A.N OLD MAID'S STORY (BY' Dorothy Dix) It is fvequentty asserted that all old. -maids are selfish. Well, here is a :Story of an old maid I knew, Mary was the eldest of eleven children and :became ° a breadwinner at sixteen. She had no special talents and was trained to no particular carrer, so she worked on a pittance for many years. Site managed to support the family on her wages, for in a short time there were not many left. The father died, then one byone followed girls .and' boys at the age when their . earn- ing capacity should have begun. But there were the doctors and druggists and hospital bills to pay, and some- ihow she did it by pinching econo- ✓=tries, and extra work at night, and *doing without everything a gril crav- es, Of the family there remained the old grandmother, the mother, two sis- ters and a brother -and. Mary. All but Mary married, and left the:hoane; Mary remained to take care of moth-' •er and grandmother. Mary might have married for there was a young man she loved and who loved her, and who asked her to be his wife, but that was in the. days when there were many mouths to feed and little brothers an sisters to bo educated, and Mary felt she could not .desert the helpless ones. So she turn- ed her back upon love and made a little grave in heart. Then grandma fell sick and there was an operation, a long illness, and more doctors' bills and hospital bills, and the the funer- al, which plunged Mary into debt a- gain. None of the married children of- fered to help, although they were prospering; they needed their money for the home they were buying and for their children. And a,nyway, she couldn't leave mother alone at night. It never occurred to them that Mary -night desire some livelier company than a peevish old woman, They knew how they- felt about it themsel- ves, They knew that mother bored them: and upset their nerves with her incessant suggestions, criticisms, and advice, but they had an idea that Mary was used to it. She had never known anything else. Mother consid- ered Mary her ugly duckling. She was ashamed of her because she was an old maid, She would show her pictures of her married children's homes, and tell how they had succeed- ed in the world, but she would sigh and say that Mary was never ambi- t tions, She was always contented to drudge on a small job. Mother never realized that the other .children climb- ed to success on. Mary's thin should- ers. She wasn't grateful to Mary. Nor were the sisters and brother. They did not realize that they could never repay her for the sacrificesshe. hatj rnade. They looked forward with dread to the time when Mary would no longer be able to work and they would have to give her a home. When that day came, they would pity them- selves for having to take in a queer old anaid, and blame her because she was so improvident she didn't save enough to support herself in old, age. This is a true story, of one "selfish old maid," There are thousands like her. .HEALTH HINTS FOR HAIR f l;y A Specialist) Even in these days of shorn locks, hair is still woman's glory, beautiful to look at when healthy and immac- ulately kept, but giving an air of dow- diness when neglected... Whether the hair is long or shingled it should look vital, bright, and well- groomed. Hair is nourished by the blood sup - ply; end if this is cut off because the general health is poor, the once glos- sy hair becomes dry,: faded, and brit- tle. An iron tome work's wonder. Plen- ty of fluid should also be taken, as this helps to. expel toxins from the system, thus conveying a purer blood supply to the scalp, Carrots are a great aid in giving a glossy sheen. They should be eaten freely, either cooked or grated in salads, Very great care is necessary in the. choice of a shampoo; those containing too much alkali draw out the natural oil. It is wise to avoid drying the hair by the fire, for the same reason, It should be dried by friction with hot towels. and, whenever possible, in the open air, To the last rinsing water add the juice of a lemon. This re- moves all traces of soap, and bright- ens it. Not less than three rinsing waters should be used. After a shampoo, massage the scalp briskly with the fingers dipped in 'a tonic lotion consisting of two drahins each of bay rum, Jaborandi, and al- mond ail. This gives the resilience the hair requires and acts directly' on the color glands. It is also an efficent tonic when the hair is lank and life- less. A healthy scalp means healthy hair and to this end massage is essential. But the movements neust really lift the scalp. Fiver minutes' vigorous massage daily will keep dandruff at bay. This is a disease of the scalp' which does a great deal of harm in a short time, because the tiny white scales block the glands whence the hair derives nourishment. Hair brushes should) be washed each time they are used. It is better to have two brushes in use, then there is always a clean one on hand It is only the work of two or three min- utes and the little extra trouble is well repaid. Using the comb freely gives a fluffy appearance, but those who prefer flat dressing should use a brush only. A glossy well-groomed head can only be achieved by regular daily brushing, finally rubbing over with an old silk handkerchief after applying . a few hair can look unattractive if the drops of brilliantine. But even pretty wrong style is chosen. The tall woman who carries herself with distinction should depend upon a chic, smart style to reflect her per- sonality; while the demure little maid- en, with rand, pink cheeks and china - blue eyes, should favour a more fem- inine mode, waves, and fluffy side curls. Along, thing facerequires the hair dressing softly round the face, to soft- en the angular lines, while; adding a fringe takes an inch or two off a high forehead. SHEEP HELP TO CLEAN WEEDS FROM FARMS Sheep should prove valuable allies in the campaign which the Ontario government is waging against weeds', this year, according' to F. E. Webster of Creemore, who spoke at the an- nual meeting of the experimental un- ion at Guelph this week. "Years ago my faun was infested with ox -eye daisy", he said, "there was hardly a square yards free from. this weed, but after keeping sheep for a short while the daisy was brought under control, and now you will scar- cely find a single specimen on the whole farm," "I know that .sheep are fond of sor'r thistle, which is one of the worst: - if not the worst -weeds we have, and they will also eat bladder campion. Fanners whose places have become very dirty I think, would deo well to consider getting a flock of sheep.",. Hamilton Herald. Miss 1.2titl) Robinson, Atwood," was successful in passing her Intermediate piano examination with honors at the recent examinations held at Stratford centre. Miss Robinson is a. pupil,, of Miss T3. Gordon, Tees -water. PERFECT S ACKER 13, OT "Tailored to Fit." A Northern Rubber Product Designed of light weight pliable rubber in Colors and Contrasts to harmonize with the vogue itt Spring attire. Fashioned in Red, Green, Fawn, Blue and Grey rubber with Black jersey Cuffs and trim to match, 'splaying rain of " Nor( horn" . ear for men, boys, women and children. THE OONDS QF INDIA /AVE Ili B MOTE J UNGIeBS 0)3' HI1VTi 'IIAOT. ley Nature They. Are Mild and Oen., tie, e i - tie, Put Their Religions Beliefs .Are Carious In the Extreme --',Che Marriage Ceremony Is Simple. In the shadow of the Satpq,ra Rang -e, India, dwell' a primitive peo- pie, believed to belong to an un- civilized branch of the Dravidian race, says a writer in the . Times of India. Ridden in remote jungles of hilly tracts, the Goods live in ignorance of the forward march of Civilization and cling still to many of their old superstitions. By nature .the Gond in mild. and ,gentle, and in the pres- ence of strangers, reserved and timid. His religious beliefs are curious in the extreme. On the number of gode he worships depends the special group or family to which he belongs; and connected with this are the fam- ilies into which he may marry. Worshippers of seven gods may not marry into their own group, but must select partners from among the six -god, five -god, ee four -god fami- lies. Bhera Pen, also called Maha deva, is recognized as the creator of. the world. , Aa, however, he is e kindly being, he . is seldom wor- shipped. The gods. the Gond has . to reckon with are those malignant spirits which are always on the alert to take Offence and do him harm. These are the spirits that must be propitiated, and hence it is obvious that the main religious acts of the Gonds are in- spired by fear. In olden' days human sacrifices were not uncommon. As lately as 1842 when the Rajah of Baster went on a long journey, twenty-five human victims were sacrificed to secure for him an undisturbed Journey. If a Woman is suspected of being a witch,. she Is thrown into the nearest tank or pool. If she remains under the water, while a man shoots three ar- row t in the air, she is innocent, but if size comes to the surface before that she is proved to be a witch. Her twofront teeth are then knocked out; her head shaved; and she is banished from the village. One eurieus thing all over the Gond country in its wildest regions is the setting up of a clay image of a tiger to mark the plans where a man has been slain by one of these wild animals. 'the idea is that the image of , the tiger called "Waghoba is indwelt by the soul of the dead man, who, in hatred of his slayer, will net aa a village guardian. The belief in totems is everywhere found amongst the Gonda,and many are the plants and animals which are regarded as "sacred." The four -god Goads regard the tortoise and cro- codile as their totem; the live -god Gonds, the iguana, the six -god Gonda, the tiger, and the seven -god Gonds, the porcupine. The ' position of women is one of equality, with the opposite sex, the woman being free to marry the man of her choice. Among the Maria Gonds there is a bachelors' quarter. in every village where the young men are shut up at night. After a short time the parents and village elders step in, and •a bethrothal. is arranged.' The • bridegroom's party then plant a spear in the courtyard of the bride's house. If the brlde's party consent, water is poured over the spear by the girl's father, Should he fail to do this it is regarded as an insult, and he is fined heavily. The marriage ceremony is ex- tremely simple. A platform of cow- dung cakes is built, on whioh a blanket is spread, On this the young couple stand and exchange vows. The bridegroom puts an iron ring on one of the bride's lingers, and the ceremony is over. The marriage bf widows is per- mitted. The ceremony in this case is that thecouple stand under the ar4aves of the bridegroom's but with an upright spear between them. Tu - merle, mixed with oil, is poured over the bridegroom's head and on the s$earhead,and the bridegroom ties a string of beads around the brid'e's neck and conducts her as leis wife ta- to his hut. The Gonds either bury or burn their dead. Their burial ground or burning ghat is generally to the east of the village. Their dead are some- times buried with their feet towards the north; the explanation of this practice being a tradition that their home was ones Tri the north. The belief ire transmigration is now gaining ground. When a Gond is dying he is removed from his sin. dle bed and Iaid on the ground. Un- er his head is plaeed. a small quan- tity of grain. After his death, when the body is removed, an inverted bas- ket is placed over this heap of grain.. On the following day the village eiders examine it, and rho wise amongst them believe that they dart detect the footprints of the animal into which the zeal of the deceased hap entered, Spirits of the dead are regarded more with fear than with veneratipn. lspeelally are those dreaded who .die violent or unnatural deaths. The s" frit of .the woman who had died itt eldbirtb, or of the man who has beets slain by a wild beast, are often. regarded as specially malignant and dangerous. .another Terminal 'ir1levator. The Alberta Wheat Pool is build- ing a terminal elevator at Vancouver, which will cost a million dollars, have a.catsacity of .2,500,000 bushels and will be ready for thea 1918 crO», Oaa>no's Tourist Trade. The Dominion Bureau of Statia- ties finds tourist trade steadily gtei ins from, 0.8,72.000 spent 1r tbUir' 'Tarts in 1010 to $1.00,46t,000 Tit 10*4. WINGUAI:'S BIG STORE THE WAIKER STORE LOW PRICES ALWAYS. The Last Three ig Days Of OurZnd ANN IVERSARY SALE l THE BARGAINS FOR THE LAST DAYS OF THESALE WILL BE EQUALLY AS GOOD AS ;YOU SECURED THE EARLY PART OF SALE. Be Sure to Come - DoH't Forget Tell Your Riends $1.25 54 In. Navy Serge ....98c $1.19 32 In. Flannels .. ..79c $1.45 54 In. Flannels ...... $1.19 $1.50 40 In. Wool Crepes ....69c $2.50 54 In. Fey Dress Goods 1.19 $3.50 54 In. Coatings ... $1.19 $1.75 54 In. Coatings ......$1.49 Heavy Quality Fugi 53c $1,75 Shot Satins, $1.95 Black Duchess $1.49 $1.50 Strip Broadcloth 69c 59c Plain Broadcloth; . 39c $1.50 Fancy Crepes..........8c $1.00 Crepe Rayons... .....49c $2.50 ,Silk Flat Crepe' $1.98 20c Fine • Quality Gingham ...15c 25c 32 In. Gingham .19c 25c White Flannelette ...17c 35c Strip Flannelette .. 26c ',35c Fine Galatea 23c 25c Black Prints . . 19c 18c Linen Towelling .... ,11 c 25c 40 In, Grey Cotton 19c 25c Checked Nainsook 19c 32c Mackinac. Flannel 25c 50c & 60c Art Sateen 29c 175c Casement Cloth 59c $1.00 Colored Madras: 79c Choice Curtain Goods 19c Curtain Net or Madras 25c Pure Linen Towels, pair 49c $2.75 Men's Sweater Coats.$1.89 • $1.69 Overalls or Smocks. $1.39 65c Shirts or Drawers $1.00. Pine Wool Socks .. 49c $1.50 Fine Shirts .. .98c 35c Work Socks ........ .21c 45c Work Braces... .... .29c Pyjamas or Gowns .........89c $1.95 Silk Hosiery $1.19 $1.25 Silk Hosiery 89c $1.00 Siik]Wool Hose 39c 75c Girls' Hose 49c $1.75 Vests (Seconds) . 59c $1.00 Wool Toques .. 59c q 75c Rompers 49c My d Fat Barg;11ru Lte Hero.. Many Othrs pi Y Teapot Sugar - Cream ...$1.29 7 Piece .Berry Set . , . .98c .Aluminum. Pots and Pans ...69c Stainless Knives .. ..33c Aluminum Small' Pieces .....15 c Odd Line Glassware ........98c Aluminum Choice Pieces ...98c 50c Cloth Brushes ..........29c 20c Tooth Brushes . .14c $1,50 Marble Clocks .......98c Cuckoo Style Clocks .. , . .69c $23,50 Ladies' Coats $15.00 $28.50 Ladies' Coats $16.50 $30.00 Ladies' Coats $21.50 $5.50 Flannel Dresses 3.95 $9.95 Cloth Dresses $5.95 $10.95 Cloth Dresses $7.95 $22.50 Crepe Dresses ......$12.95 $11.95 Misses' Dresses $8.95 Ladies' & Child's Hats 95c Moodies' Silk Vests 79c Moodies'. Silk Bloomers 98c Jazz Mending Wool, 6 for ..25c Pearl Buttons, 3 cards for ...10c Tin Tacluln Powder, 2 for ..25c . Rubber Pans, pair : , .19c Baby's TerryFeeders .......15c Wide Silk Ribon, yard .... . 5c Wide a W de Satin Ribbon, 2 for .. •.. 25c Sample Handkerchiefs, 2 for 25c Fine Val Lace, 12 yards for..29c 35c 2 oz. Skein Yarn ..... 23c 34 In. Silk Elastic, 6 yards for 15c Grand Spring Showing of COATS, PRESSES, MILLINERY , n display NEX ' THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 23, 24 and EveryDayuntil Easter. Keepthese dates tt� Open and Com OTTAWA RUMOR SAYS MAL- COLM MAY SUCCEED ROBB AS FINANCE MINISTER Thoines H, Blacklock, a political writer at Ottawa, recently • had the following to say; Hon. Jas. A. Robb, minister of fin- ance, and the cabinet member with the strongest hold of any minister on the lectorate, has not intimated he in- tends retiring from active political life yet rumor persists that last week's was his last budget. He is nearly 7o year§ and ,not, ern rugged health with a heavy department, and without a training in the fundamentals of fin- ance, yet has done more to popularize the government than has the prime minister or any of his colleagues. Mr. Robb catered, parliament in general .election since. In z92x he be - le x9o3 and has been reelected at every cantc minister of trade and commerce, and from Ipee to x925 was also act- ing tnitister of finance, relinquishing the department of trade and eottunerce itt the latter" year and i:akin 1 portfolio of finance, 1 -lis popularity in the country is due to the general belief in his integrity and because, in, his budget of x926, he made drastic reductions in automobile duties. His retirement, whenever it conies, will be a loss to parliament, his party, and the country. That politicians believe he will, be- fore another session, relinquish his heavy task, is apparent in the general discussion on his successor, Who will it be? Who will Premier fling appoint as Mr, Rtobb's successor? Will a present minister receive promotion os. will the premier look without his cabinet for a national financier? Opinion is that the choice will be macre from among W. 11, Moore, chairman of the tariff advisory board, o Hon. James Malcolm, minister f trade and corntnerce, and Hon, H, H. Marler, who was a member of Prem- ier King's government for a short time in 15,25. Hon. Jaynes 1VCalcoltn.is Mr, Robbs understudy in finance, He has so far been very successful as head of the department of trade and commerce: Then Mr, Malcolm is a protectionist, and it is 'always. necessary to balance matters' to have a protectionist fin- ance minister in a Liberal low -tariff government. Moore has great ability add great- er ambition. Mr. Marler believes he has a misssion in life and can afford to have: this hobby. All three are able, but only Mr. Malcolm, popular, If he does not snake a serious blun- der before the vacancy oeours, his chances or being head of the treas. ttry are very bright. BLUEVALE Mt, Milton Smith received a tele- gram stating that his brother, Thomas Smith passed away at Winnipeg on Monday, Deceased was well and fav- ourably known . around. here by a large number of friends who' will be' very sorry to learn of his sudden death. Mr. ]urns Moffatt is at :present vis•. g over the ithtg with his sister at Leiden: llillir 1,, 13.,.n;,'n, :..utt! a a ice l Mr. Harold' Procter of Belgrave, spent Sunday with Jaynes Masters. Mrs. Clegg is at present visitiiig with relatives at London. Mr. Geo, Thomson is out again after being on sick list for the past couple of weeks. The C. N. R. had several extra men on shovelling snow after the big storm, last week, Mr. J,' Underwood received a ear load of western cattle this week. Mr, George Thornton is at Barrie this -week attending the Grand Orange Lodge of Ontario Weet, as delegate from L. O. L. No. V66. Mr. Wni, Robertson received and delivered a car of fertilizer this weeks The women's Missionary Society will give a St. Patriclfs social in the United church 1 on Priday March x6th, a good, programme and lunch will be served AUCTION SALB, - Of Farm Stock and Implements at Lot ia First line of Morris, an Thursday, 114arelt zSth, John Walnisley, Prop,, john Pur- vis, Mot.