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Zurich Herald, 1952-12-11, Page 6away How much does a daughter owe her mother? "My life, and all my earnings?" Her parent dominates the girl so completely that her longing for privacy has become an obsession. "Ever since college, Anne Hirst," she writes, "I have worked very hard and prac- tically all I've earned has been given at home for household ex- penses and new furniture. Today have no money and nothing to call my own—and this actu- ally includes such personal things as wearing apparel, luggage, even toilet articles. My mother Transfer Designs In Three Colors 6tt ,, t'aatPt a, Witzt420, Imagine the beauty of these sunny yellow and sparkling red tulips set off with deep green leaves! Think of the exciting, new color scheme you can en- joy at the stroke of an iron! No embroidery! Washable! Iron on linens, aprons, cur- tains! Pattern 657 has 16 motifs from 2 x 3 inches to 41 x 91. inches, Send TWENTY - FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be ac- cepted) for this pattern to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St„ New Toronto, Ont. Print plainly PATTERN NUMBER, your NA1IE and H.D- DRESS. Such a colorful roundup of handiwork ideas! Send twenty- five cents now for our Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Ca talo g. Choose your patterns from our gaily illustrated toys, dolls, household and personal acces- sories. A pattern for a handbag is printed right in the book. has even taken a position with the company I work for! "Every time I have planned to start out on my own, she pre- pares to come along. Recently I was offered work in another pro- vince; as usual, Mother has plans to follow me there, she expect nee to ship her furniture, and start the same heckling life anew. "I Am An Adult." "My mother is a young, attrac- tive widow in good health, with possibilities of marrying again. I know that as soon as she moves where I'll go, she will seek em- ployment with rne, and my headaches will be as hard as they've been for the past 16 months. "Must I forever be tied to her apron -strings? How can I make her see that I am an adult, and long for privacy and the chance to be on my own? Must I dedi- cate the remaining year of my life to her greedy and selfish ' ways?" * This girl's resentment against * her mother has grown so over- . • whelming that she cannot view * her domination for what it is * —the habit of years. " Born of love for her only * child, the mother has allowed * it to absorb her every thought * and plan. Bereft of her hus- • band, she has become so de- * pendent that, frankly, she has "` no life, apart from her laugh- * ter's. Instead of keeping up * with her contemporaries and * creating an existence of her '" own, she is living her daugh- "` ter's life for her, and loving * every minute of it. " How the girl can escape from * it without hurting her parent * cruelly is the problem. I under- * stand how she yearns to strike * out on her own, to be herself * as she cannot be now, make * her own friends and her own * decisions, and enjoy the spiri- * tual independence she has * wanted since the's been grown. "' If she does not make the * break soon, her courage will * fail her and she will be corn- " mitted for the rest of her life. x` I doubt that even if her mother * remarries would she willingly * consent to the girl's leaving * her The offer of work in another * province presents an unexpect- * ed opportunity. If she is de- * termined to take it, she will • announce the decision as gent- " ly as she can, and stick to it * against all tearful pleas. TO "DISGUSTED": It is re- grettable that your mother has intruded on your personal life and stripped you of that pride we all seek in our belongings, our inclinations and our habits. Her insistence in working with you must have been the last straw. (Was it necessary that she find a position? ) If you decide to leave .home alone, why not say it is for a year's trial? That will soften the shock, and give her something to look forward to. Promise you will write often, and keep in close stet S r(1) 1114 HRONII✓LES Ir 1NGERFARYI easartdoltn e Q C t tkt'ke Two weeks ago, because of the cows, there was no time for any-, thing but work. Last week, in- sofas as I was concerned, there were so many places to go and so many things to do that hard- ly any time at all was left for ordinary, everyday work. One of these jobs was a business trip to the city—and I'll bet one lit- tle dog is glad that I went. It was this way. I was waiting to cross the road at Albert and Yonge and to my dismay I no- ticed a little dog weaving its way in and out among the cars, sometimes right under them, sometimes running in front, first this way and then that. Quite, obviously it was lost and bewil- dered. I crossed over but still kept an eye on the dog, expect- ing every minute would be its last. There was a lull in the traffic; the little pooch ran ac» ross to the sidewalk and into Eaton's following someone through the door There it stay ed watching mournfully from be- hind the glass doors. No one even looked at it. For the life of me I couldn't go • on my way not knowing what would happen to the dog. So I crossed the road again, went into Eaton's and stooped down to comfort the poor little frightened creature. It appeared to be about four months old and of the police dog variety — without a collar. It was trembling with fear. I pick- ed it up in my arms; crossed the road again and into the city Hall, hoping they would take it in. The man at the information desk was most sympathetic and co-operative. He took the wee pup and put it behind the desk enclosure. "Guess it must have followed someone down town," he said. "It will be all right there—more than likely some- one will phone UP about a lost dog." So that was that. There was no more I could do. I came away from the City Hall and again thoughtfully watched the traffic SALLY'S SALIIt.S "This is getting monotonous Let's go in and have some fun!' touch. Explain that for your own sake you must make the break, and that you depend on her to understand your need. She may surprise you, at that. Personally I think a year spent apart will be the best thing that can happen to you both. What- ever you decide, there must be some regrets so stiffen yourself to expect them. To strike out on one's own is a need that most young people feel. Its influence on others' lives must be weighed thoughtfully Anne Hirst's understanding of the difficulties involved can aid you in your decision. Write her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Singin' In The Rain—Luckiest man in the Army, in the opinion of his fellow soldiers, is Pvt. John Colbert. Pvt. Colbert was chosen during a drizzling rain to hold the umbrella over pretty, USA accordionist Terry Rillo while she played and sang for the pleas- ure of members of the 51st Sig- nal Battalion in Korea. Not only did he get to sit next to the lovely entertainer but he kept dry too. for a few minutes. Everybody hurrying—in cars or on foot. Did people have to be so rushed —and had city folk no heart at all? Among the crowd that I had seen was it possible that no one 'could spare a minute for a little pup; no one made any ef- fort to ensure that it was at least in a safe place? After all the little dog was not only in danger itself but was also a menace to the travelling public. The rest of my day in the city was busy but uneventful—and I carne home without doing any shopping at all—except for some Christmas cards. Can you be- lieve it? But I spent sixty cents on telephone calls—the increased toll makes a difference if one has quite a bit of phoning to do. Thursday I was visiting an out-of-town branch of the W.I. And there was no dearth of kindness there. Only a small membership . but what those women do for their community! One finds the same thing in so many districts—;:where "the faith- ful few" must surely be work- ing overtime. I am afraid our branch will think I don't belong in that category any more. We were having an auction and euchre one night last week. I sent stuff down for the sale but did not show up myself. Late nights and I don't agree any more—especially since the nights get later and later all the time. Time was when a program would start at eight and one could be home at midnight. But not any more. Ten—or ten-thirty—and folks are just beginning to ar- rive, many of them quite con- tent to stay until three o'clock in the morning. How they keep awake is a marvel to me. Seems to me one did, and still could, have just as good a time from eight until twelve — and with less strain on the nervous sys- tem. Some people grumble about the late hours but does anyone do anything about it? How can parents complain about the hours young folk keep if Mum and Dad do the same things? Actually, I believe country folk are worse than their city cousins in the hours they keep Maybe, some- day, the pendulum will swing back. Here's hoping e t an Give New Look to Bedrooms BY EDNA MILES MESSING up your bedroom these days needn't mean a 1J tremendous outlay of money. You can retain your old pieces of furniture and refinish them if you like. Then, complete the job with new sheets in pastel colors, new blankets in gay carousel stripes, new drapes and perhaps some gay throw pillows. Not only can you have your sheets and pillowcases in pastels suited to your particular color scheme, you can also have the handy fitted sheets that prevent untucking at the toot. There is one that's designed either for top or bottom use. It hangs on the sides and is straight at the top. This is available in pastel shades of pink, blue, yellow or green as well as white. BLANKETS COME IN STRIPES TOO As for blankets, they're no longer just a solid color. They're vivid with stripes now, in soft shades of blue, green, pink or spice with white. Bound on all four sides in match- ing satin ribbon, these blankets are pretty enough to use in place of a spread, if you like. Should you want matching drapes, at tiny expense, just bray regulation double sheets in !notching pastels. Use the wide here as the bottom drape hem and stitch a top hem yourself. At these prices, you can afford a triple width. i s +il ll✓ ke s d C ior This nevi fitted top sheet in (peeler shades of pink, bloc, yellow tee green prevents atntut1dns a►t the foot: Bottom earners are Asllterett to ,give a snag tet awblte allowing lets of toot room thre % extra ileai!tth. let estih be taw* tear top or 1 ettoit>a► And speaking of hope—we are still hoping, but without much sign of those hopes being fulfill- ed --of a real good soaking rain. We have had a few showers but not enough to do any good to speak ef. We are terribly afraid freeze-up may come without rain and then we shall be short of water all winter, We have visi- tors here from Ottawa just now. They said if only they could have brought • the Rideau Canal along with them! Well, who knows? A pipeline carries oil for hundreds of miles, why not water? Part- ner has said for years that in- land places that are shy of water should have a pipeline system coming in from Lake Ontario. Like the St. Lawrence seaway, it would cost millions of dollars but in the end it might save more than it would cost. .An adequate. water supply is necessary to both fanning and industry. How Can 1? By Roberta Lee Q. How can 1 remove dents that have been accidentally put Into wood with which one is working? A. Place a dampened cloth or blotter over the dent and steam with a hot iron. The steam has the effect of releasing the pressure on the bent wood fibers, and they come back into place. The work is then finished by sanding lightly over the spot with a fine grade of sandpaper. Q. :How can l make cold cream? A. By mixing 2 tablespoons of oatmeal, 1/2 -tablespoon pow- dered borax, 1/2 -pint rosewater. Allow this to stand for two or three days, then strain, and add 1/2 -ounce of alcohol.. Q. How can I make it easy to Fend the electric light switch at night? A. Touch the electric light buttons with a luminous paint, and they will easily be seen in the darkness. Q. flow can 1 make a good steel and nickel polish? A. By mixing one tablespoon of turpentine, 1 tablespoonful sweet oil, and enough emery powder to give the constituency of cream. Apply with a soft rag, then wipe off, and polish with a dry flannel cloth. Q. Blow can l keep the earth around house plants sweet? A. The plants cannot thrive if the earth isn't kept sweet; this can be done by working some coffee frounds into the earth frequently Q. How can 1 remove the odor of fresh paint? A. Put a few slices of onion in a pail or basin of cold water and leave it in the newly painted room for a few hours, closing the room tightly. Q. How can 1 reprove a tight glass stopper from a bottle? A. To remove .a tight glass stopper, wrap around the neck of the bottle a cloth which has been wrung out of hot water. Or, soak the neck of the bottle in vinegar for a while; work it gently and it will soon loosen. Q. What is the best method of mending a glove? A. It is a good idea to slip a thimble over the finger and pull the glove over the hand when mending it. The thimble acts as a darning ball and prevents sticking the finger and also get- ting the glove out of shape. Q. How can 1 clean leather goods? - A. By using a strong ammon- ia water. Rub the leather until it is clean, and then dry with a soft cloth. Q. How can I remove creases in curtains that have been fold- ed and stored away? A. When putting laundered' curtains away in a drawer, fold them so that the top and bottom are together. If folded this way, the creases will work out when hung, but if folded lengthwise, there will be no weight to bring out the creases. TOO PROMPT A farmer was making one of his infrequent visits to a mov- ing -picture show. The slapstick comedy showed a group of shapely maidens coyly undress- ing beside a pond. Just as things reached an interesting point, a railroad train obscurred the view. When it had passed, the girls were already splashing about in the lake. The farmer remained rooted in his seat for four continuous showings. Finally an usher in- quired, "Are you here for the winter, Pop?" The farmer ans- wered, "I'm going to stay here till that train is a couple min- utes late!" OBEYED ORDERS The blacksmith placed a horseshoe on the anvil and said td his assistant, "When I nod my head, you hit it." The funeral will be this afternoon at 3 o'clock. EASY? 1'•2-3, and yon.. haw* her new school wardrobe ails finished and ready to put mai Jacket, blou.,e, jumper — 1-2-3 parts to mix and match a dozen different ways for Monday to Friday. Make all three in cor- duroy or cotton! Pattern R4621: Child's Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Size 6 jacket, 114 yards 35 -inch nap; jumper 2% yards; blouse, 1 yard 35 -inch. This pattern easy to use, siva'• ple to sew, is tested for fit, Hats complete illustrated instruction's. 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