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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1955-07-28, Page 6.lam' sn4 dry "Dear Anne !Myst: When my wife died two years ago, her parents took our two youngsters to live with them . I hese since fallen in love with a fine girl, and I want to marry her in a few months. My wife's par- ents have met her twice, and while they don't prominence a dislike for her they do object to the idea of my marrying. Tin - fortunately, they are trying to influence my children, too. Would you advise my taking them to live with us immedi- ately? "Or must I give up this lovely girl and try to find someone who might be acceptable to my first wife's people? WORRIED AND LONELY" * Don't be hurt because these "' older people oppose your mar- "' rying again. That frequently * happens, and it is no reflec- * tion on the girl you have cho- " sen; they.would resent anyone * taking their daughter's • place. * Also, perhaps they are reluc- * tent to give up the children. * The welfare of your chit- * dren is your first concern. * Your fiance will do all she * can to win them and when * that happens the grandparents "" will, I expect, come to accept * her, too. Why not delay mar- °" rying until the girl can get to know the children? Take them ▪ to visit her on week -ends and * spend afternoons tog ether 4606 14112--.24'.'2 Perfect twosome. fur summer — sundress with pretty yoke detail, and cover-up bolero! Per- fect for the shorter, fuller fig- ure — its graceful lines make you look inches taller, sizes slimmer! Proportioned to fit — no alterations! Pattern 4606: Half Sizes 141, 1632, 181/2, 201/1, 221/2, 24/. Size 161 takes 33 yards 35 -inch fabric; bolero, 1? yards. This pattern easy to use, sim- ple to sew, is tested for fit. Has complete illustrated instruc- tions. Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS (35e) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, AD- DRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to Box 1, 123 Eigh- teenth St. New Toronto Ont. * when possibl:, so they will * associate her with the good * times you all enjoy. * Have you considered settl- * ing in another part of town * when you marry? Then the * four of you will not be under * such close surveillance. You * will see that the children visit * their grandparents frequently, * and include your wife. As they " see the youngsters happy in " their new life they will more * fairly credit your wife with R' her efforts. It usually works " out that way, and I hope it * will for you. * It is not always possible to " please the entire family in * any marriage, particularly a * second one, * *: "Dear Anne Hirst: I ani very much in love with a young wo- man who expects to get a divorce soon. I see her several times a week and call her daily. Her family are fine people and I feel they approve of our marriage. I would like that to be soon, but as yet I am in no position to take on the financial responsi- bility. "There seems no doubt she will get her divorce without dif- ficulty, though she still worries about it. She sees her girl friends regularly, and I always call to take her home ... If we had to part, it would be the end of everything for me! I do evert - thing I can to keep her mind at ease, yet sometimes I fail. "What do you think about us? ROY" * From your tong letter * (which I had to edit) I feel * that once this fine girl is free, * you two can enjoy a wonder- * ful friendship which can lead * to marriage when you are both * ready for it. * I urge you to remember that * while she is bringing suit * against her husband she must * conduct herself discreetly. You * should not show her such fre- * quent attention; she must not * be seen often with any one * man, so don't embarrass her * by urging more date s. She * seems to know her way about, * and I think you can safely * leave the initiative to her. * Be just a good friend. That * is your role now. The better * you play it, the better your * chances with her when she is * free. " From teen-agers to grand- parents, folks of every age send their problems to Anne Hirst. She understands the situations. which confront each generation, and her sympathy and guidance are at your service. Write to her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. CANADA FOURTH IN BUTTER CONSUMPTION Among the nine butter pro- ducing countries of the world Canada ranked fourth in domes- tic disappearance in 1953 with a per capita figure of 21 pounds. SALLY'S SALLIES %'3 , bet "1 don't care if you are my hus. band. I can report you for opening my mail!" " " > $32,000 KISS — Mrs, Catherine Kreitzer, Bible -quoting grand. mother, kisses her husband, .lames, as she displays; the $32,000 check, which she won on a television program, "The $64,000 C .restion," Mrs. Kreitzer had choice of either trying for $64,000 or keeping $32,000 she had won in previous appearances. Ot.oting the 'Bible, Mrs. Kreitzer accepted her earner winnings by saying, "Moderation should be known to all men," BELGIAN WEAVE — This huge tapestry, a woven copy of a painting by Belgian Painter Exudit, was part of the Belgian textile industry's display at the second International Textile Exhibition in Brussels. Some 700entries representing 1 8 countries were shown. 1 G r.d.otin.e P. ClaxIce, From The South of England Now I am really seeing Eng- land! Not the England of big cities and busy traffic but Eng- land with its white cliffs, irreg- ular rugged shoreline washed by the incoming tide. England with its hills and downs and ancient little villages with 'nar- row winding country roads. I travelled by motor -coach from London to Bournemouth and the drive was unbelievably beautiful. Very few straight line fences, instead miles and miles of hedgerows, very often a solid mass of rhododendrons, of a most beautiful shade of mauve. In parks and in the grounds of large estates the rhododendrons are cultivated and the colours are then more varied—red, pld rose and different shades of mauve. Russell lupins are everywhere and the roses are out of this world. In the fields there is plenty • of Queen Anne's lace, mustard, and to my delight, occasionally a patch of red pop- pies. But of course, not a bit of chicory! Birds ... I am too late for cuckoos and nightingales but there are plenty of singing blackbirds and magpies. I stayed overnight at Bourne- mouth with my sister-in-law A longer stay was not possible as she was going to Norway the following in or n i n g. Bourne- mouth is a fashionable seeside summer resort on the South coast. It is very beautiful but you can't go in or out of it with- out climbing terrific hills. The residential district covers a wide area—of hills, of course. We went on a sight-seeing bus to nearby Bascombe and the driver went for at least one and a half miles in low gear through a residential area with several hairpin turns on steep hills. Certainly Bourne- mouth is a beautiful place but I wouldn't live here for anything —not with those hills! On my journey from London to Bournemouth by motor -coach we came through New Forest where there wasn't a fence of any description. Cattle end •for- est ponies wandered at will along the bylaws and hinhways. It was nothing to see a picnic party joined by a few ponies eager for tidbits and a little petting. On the other hand some of the ponies are decidedly wild. "New Forest" is a heavily wooded area set aside by Wil- liam the Conqueror as a censer- vation project. It was larger at one time but it still covers an area of 92,000 acres, or about twenty miles by fourteen! My next journey was to Swan- age -- a beautiful little seaside town, completely different from any place I have seen so far. There are many quarries in Dor- set so naturally a good deal of the building in years gone by was with stone. Not only are many of the houses and other buildings made with stone but the roofs are too, Great, big stone lhingles—if one can call them that e— and how they wer ever made to stay on the roof I can't imagine. Of course, there are modern buildings too -- of necessity — as Swan- age suffered considerably from . bomb damage during the war. Fortunately many historic build- ings are still left. For in- stance, at the back of the Town Hall there is "The Old Lock - Up," built entirely of stone. It is about the size of an average bathroom. There is a thick oak door, reinforced with iron bars, no windows, just a small oblong opening high up on the wall for ventilation, and a heavy oak plank along one wall, presuma- bly for a bed. Over the door there is the following inscription —"For the Prevention of Vice and Immorality By the Friends of Religion and Good Order. A.D. 1803." I am staying with a friend of long standing in Swanage and she has been a marvellous guide and companion to many of the outstanding historic sites in Dor- set. One day we took a bus trip through "The Hardy Country". The scene of Thomas Hardy's "Tees of the D'urbeiville's". On the way we passed the little country churchyard where Law- rence of Arabia lies buried,. More interesting still is the town of Wareham where there is a stone church—St. Martin's—with a seating accommodation for eighteen! It is said to have been built in 705 by St. Adhelm, first Bishop of Sherborne. After 1762 it was used very little and had fallen into a state of neglect. For two centuries it was little more han a landmark. Then came Lawrence of Arabia. By his influence and interest the church was preserved, andnec- essary repairs completed with- out destroying any of its archi- tectural features. For instance ursery Salesanted Sell Hardy Canadian Grown Nursery Stock. We offer full or part time Sales Position and need man with drive and initiative. Extensive territory—commissions paid weekly. Our Sales Proposition offers you distinct advantages. Por detailed information write to: STONE dtELLI N GTO N, LTO. " ha PonthHI } urseries" !~stclbla bled T S37 .54 Fralrtt Strut EolstI'irattt°r c` CfrsR�idCt at the side of the altar there is he "Devil's Door", a relic of early superstitio.n Its only pur- pose was to stand open when the church bells were rung to allow the Devil to escape. Why they should expect the devil to be he the .(louse of God I don't know. The stone front bears the inscription 1607 so the church was evidentyl added to through the centuries. Inside the church there is a recumbent effigy in stone of Lawrence of Arabia in Arabian costume. So whatever his failings this well-known au- thor certainly has to his credit the restoration of this ancient village church. Anoher interesting historic site is that of Todpuddle which com- memorates the six farm labour- ers who, in 1833 appealed for better living and working con- ditions for agricultural workers. At that time wages were about eight shillings a week—although a loaf of wheaten bread was one shilling a 4 -pound loaf. The six men were deported to Australia for daring to attempt to form a union against their employees. At Todpuddle there is a seat un- der an ancient oak tree where the men held their secret -meet- ings. There is also a row of six houses erected in memory of the men, the houses being named one for each of the men. An- other landmark we passed was the ruins of the famous Corfe Castle, of which I may tell you more later. In fact there is much, much more I could tell you about Dorset — even though I have been here such a short time. But tomorrow I must be on my way to Bath. Maybe 1 shalt drink of the famous waters and get omse of the travelling aches and pains out of my bones! The weather has been quite chilly. rte M oskageSka A will written on a restaurant table mat has been filed for pro- bate in a Chicago court. It dis- posed of aabout $30,000 and was witnessed by the restaurant own- er, who said: "This is surely the most remarkable will e v e r made." A North Country solicitor actually wrote his will on ice. While skating on Windermere he fell through the ice; but managed to support himself for a time. Then, despairing of be- ing rescued, he used his pen- knife to scrawl a few words on the ice disposing of his fortune. Luckily he was rescued. About the smallest will on re- cord was written on the gummed back of an ordinary postage stamp. The writing, though very tiny, was easily decipherable with the aid of magnifying glass. As this will was properly signed. and witnessed, there was no dif- ficulty about admitting it t, probate. ISSUE 30 — 1955 Doily or centrepiece in pretty tulip pattern—a fascinating com- bination of filet crochet and reg- ular crochet. Fun, easy to do! Crochet Pattern 506; Direc- tions for 22 -inch design in No. 30 mercerized cotton; smaller in No. 50; larger in bedspread cot- ton. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be ac- cepted) for this pattern to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St. New Tor- onto Ont. Spectacular ONT AUG. 26TH SEPT. 10TH. Fourteen exciting days of fun, features and sparkling entertainment for everyone — that's the Canadian National Exhibition, the world's largest annual exhibition! Dazzling Evening Grandstand Spectacle STARRING ED SULLIVAN (Toast of the Town) and MARiLYN BELL (Lady of the Lcike) Top Entertainment—Famed Tri -Services Drill Squad Fireworks misplay. Exciting Afternoon Grandstand Show STARRING First Week: Second Week: LASSIE (World's Best•Known Dog) THE FOUR LADS (Canada's Famed Quartet) S. NAVY BAND AVENUE OF THE PROVINCES FUN•PACKED MIDWAY WORLD'S LARGEST FOOD PRODUCTS BUILDING CANADA'S GREATEST DISPLAY OF ANTIQUE CARS AGRICULTURE CANADA'S SPORTS HALL OF FAME .. SPORTS FOR EVERY FAN CROSS, THE LAKE SWIM NATIONAL HORSE SHOW Aug. 26.27 • 24 . 30 - 31 WOMEN'S- WORLD Fashions - Food - Furnishings MUSIC, CHOIRS See !'CANADA'S PARADE Of PROGRESS" at the C nad!an National Exhibition A�. `.'�' �� WILLIAM A. HARM'S President HIRAM E. McCALLUM General Manager a