Loading...
The Brussels Post, 1956-03-21, Page 6A great soul prefers moderation S 'E is/ E C..A ( $ a ,C.- 6'5 en who Ihid tonorrott) pradke ofotlemibnioday 2 the se of 5.6ttgram , Wales The Land Of Many Castles Any traveler who likes medic oval castles should try to visit Wales. There are probably more castles to the square mile in Wales than in any other country in the world. What's more, there is some- thing unusual about Welsh castles. In England there are many castles, too,, but one might describe some of them as tame castles. Through the ages they have "had. their teeth drawn," so to speak, Some earl or duke softened the warlike original with lawns and deer parks, or filled in a moat to provide him- self with a kindlier setting. One thinks of Windsor Cakle," for inetance, as' one of the favoe rite homes of Queen Elizabeth IL and her family, with MP; Prince Charles and. Princess Anne riding their ponies there. In Wales, on the other hand,,-. the castles have remained stark reminders of the civil ware.-tor: which they were built around the years 127Q to 1285. Today they are famed land r marks draWing many tens of thousands of visitors from home and abroad. They blend with the scenery and, set the imagination racing with speculation on how without modern constructional aids such massive and enduring fortifications were built. It was the ,good fortune of this particular correspondent to live during his childhood almost un- der the shadow of perhaps the finest of all Welsh castles—Har- loch Castle in North Wales, writes Peter Lyne in The Chris- tian Science Monitor. When Edward I of England built this magnificent fortifica- tion in his quest to tame the wild Welsh, the last purpose he was aiming at was to give pleas- ure to the eye of the visitors and joy to children in their games. But in time this correspond- ent, like his other childhood friends at Harlech, came to love the old battlements and even its dungeons. The jackdaws 'which , nested there were part of our games. And later in adolescence we acted pageants in the castle keep and, came more than ever to think of it as a kindly place and not just, a,battle setting. These pageants, together with national .and international festi-. vals of music and poetry, are a big attraction - of the holiday season in Wales. Most visitors seem to experi- ence endless interest and won- derment touring the castles of Wales. Besides most of these ancient monuments are set amid lovely scenery, peopled by a proud and highly individual- istic race, older than the English and with 'their own language which many of them still use alternately with English. The Welsh also have their own cul- ture, architecture, and customs. Of these characteristics only the architecture is seriously open to criticism. The Welsh, small town or village is likely have your country roads sanded in winter?" I wonder I Dave, of course, was going mile-a-minute around here—and the cats and dogs were going • two miles-a-minute to keep out Of his way. Our domestic ani- mels are not used to being loved to death. Black. Joe finally hid under the chesterfield and Mitchie-White, took refuge up. stairs. The dogs were able to look after themselves. As for the parents and grandparents well, I don't need to tell how one small boy can keep a party of grown-ups very, very busy. When the weather gets warmer we expect to have Dave here by himself for a week or two. That will really be a picnic new closing hours and the 'farm folk go back to their original shopping centre. They might better have adjusted themselves in the first place. To that I Might add—we do not find adjustment to changing, conditions too easy ourselves but still, once we have made the necessary adjustment we find greater peace of mind than when we set ourselves "agin. .the law I" That admission, I hope, will cover my sentiments in regard to the future when I May appear to contradict my- self—as I probably have done many times in the past. After all, changing one's mind i. sup- posed to be a. woman's privi- lege, isn't it? But it isn't only a woman who changes her mind. The weatherman does too — and there are times when we thank heaven for that. The last few days, for instance. Early Satur- day *as pretty grim, and more freezing rain predicted. Then the wind changed, and so did the weatherman's forecast, and we enjoyed several hazard-free days as a result. Good weather brought us plenty of visitors on Sunday. Good weather—not good roads. We heard plenty about the roads. Dee and Art stopped at Oakville and found the road past Bob's place in such ter- rible condition they thought they would never get out. The road had 'been dug up for something or other and the ruts were almost to the axles. Other callers came from Hespeler across country. The roads were fine in their county, clean and well-sanded. But when they crossed the border into our county—plenty of icy hills and no sand ! The question was naturally asked — "Don't you Week's Sew-Thrifty! "Dear Anne Hirst: When I married I did not know what a child my husband was. His fain,- ily had spoiled him thorough- ly; they supplied all his needs,. including Spending money. They have not helped us out since, „ nor did I want them to How in the world am. I ever, to help him accept his. respon- sibilities?, During the first year I held on to my job While he went to school. Even that he did not take seriously, didn't attend classes regularly and refused to study. He flunked, I was so dis- tressed 3 would have left him, but I thought my baby was soon due. I lost her. "Our life became a series of arguments — not bitter ones, for I loved him dearly and tried to keep the home atmo- sphere pleasant; honestly, I never nagged him, just tried to encourage him. We Were cramp- ed, living in two rooms on barest necessities, I was away nine hours, six days a week, and somehow managed to' keep up Figure-Flattery! TIMES. HAVE CHANGED — One British umbrella designer seems to' think women's fears have changed since Little Miss Muffet was frightened by a spider. His "Black Widow" umbrella, modeled above by Eve Vitt at the First National Umbrella Fash- ion Show in Loriclon, is trimmed with chenille to form a web. The spider is of black velvet. And covering the frame is black net, which, makes this umbrella of little use in the , rain. • H gokitiEs INGkg. FcAlim ltidl ass IM11211..Aggin som tam eol Its It Vskswil Nis is Mai ansli Erg !! E!" new GayRIP. IS fAS 6ld t ill f:11 ;Aim am Rio ,01 alp am !If t Ulu MIN sr , NI tla ast Nit SIB asos• PLUM' nut nibs # e litt,7. fast <7.'41;'',. ztz siers110-P-U, m sus/ ma mu gum ma ma aioi g t: e kais- " MIMI $0. /ita its Ine nag eat 898' SIZES /2 —20 tn/ CageW t Qv& to be a,rather dreary and form- less conglomeration of gray stone and ,slate roofs. In the hills and valleys, however, are scat- tered simple little whitewashed• farm cottages which add charm to the scenery. Sheep, rearing is one of the most important industries of Wales: Grazing sheep are a spe- cial feature of the landscape-e- as countless little white dots all up the mountain sides. NA, elsh lamb. and mutton are particular- ly highly rated and, from the sheens' wool and, natural color dyes, Welsh cottage industries produce the same kind of lovely soft, romantic-hued cloths which the Scots produce in their heath- er-clad,mountain country. , Seen close up, the long, sad faces of ,the Welsh sheep are less attractive than the round, pudgy faces of the English sheep. But the. Welsh lambs are - as cute as any other lambs. Special feature of yelsh sheep which visitors will' notice is -that unlike the majority' of 'sheep in England and some other &Olin- tries they.wear their„ tails long instead of *short And what a `wild whirling' of 'White tails there is ,when .a• big- flock is scampering over the -rocks and stone walls of . Snowdonia at , rounding-up time. Jet black cattle are another feature of the Welsh landscape. They feed on the lower slopes of the hills or. in little pocket- handkerchief fields of brilIiailt green and enclosed' by char- acteristic loosely' "ibuilt stone walls. Music and Honey Used as Medicine BUSTLE .,:- 'Genevieve Fath is so far ahead in fashion she's be- hind before. Bustle-like effect is featured, in this beige-and; white creation unveiled, 'in Paris. Bow-tied self belt is at waistline. White organdy bands neckline of the, exclusive, Copyrighted fashion, repto'cluction of which is forbidden. Use a 100-pound feedbag or colorful remnants — make this , handy apron to keep you neat and pretty on kitchen duty! See the diagram—sew-easy, thrifty. Non-slip straps, -plenty of pro- tective cover — be smart, sew several! Pattern 4880: Misses' Sizes Small '(10, 12); Medium (14, 16); Large (18, 20). All Sizes, 100-pound feedllag or 11/4 yards This P'attern easy to' sim- ple'to sew, is tested for fit. Has complete illustrated , instruc- tions. „ Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS (35c) in coins' (stamp's cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, AD- DRESS, STYLE NUMBER. - Send order 'to Box 1, 122 Eighteenth St., New. Toronto, Ont., CROSS BUNS They'l'intoppini made with , new Active Dry Yeast • to follow that is not fraught • with bitter heartbreak. * Don't hate. your family for * being "nasty," They would be * shocked beyond words if they * knew the truth. C • * * When a girl marries a spoiled child, her problems are many and complicated and the mit- come questionable. Anne ,Hirst can be useful in this 'situation, if you write her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. A DESERTER "Dear Anne, Hirst: I am in love with a man who told me he was getting a divorce be- , cause his wife is unfaithful, and when he is free he will mar- ry me. Now he has moved. He doesn't answer my letters, they are returned to me. I have no way of knowing what is hap- pening, and I am lost without him. "He is 29, Pm 10 years young- er . . „ Please don't use my full name, as my family are nasty about these things, but tell me what you think. LOLA * The man you love is play- * ing safe. If his infidelity ie * discovered, the chances of his * getting a divorce are practic- * ally nil. He has no intention * of writing or receiving any * word from you that might in- * criminate him. Can't you re- * aline his promises were * worthless? * I hope you will come to * your senses before you waste * any more time' on such a cad, * or you will ' let yourself in * for a painful awakening. You * are badly confused, my young * friend, and I urge you to see * this character as the worthless * sort he is, not worth a single * regret. * Be grateful that he has left * — and next time play * straight. • However dull' that sounds, it is the only course Base your new spring ward- robe on this most flattering dress! Easy sewing — iron-on flowers trim the neckline in vivid colors! Pattern 898: Misses' Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Tissue pattern, washable iron-on transfers in combination of pink, green. State size. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins (stamps cannot be ac- cepted) for this pattern to Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Tor; onto, Ont. Print plainly PAT- TERN NUMBER and SIZE, your-NAME and ADDRESS. LOOK for smart gift ideas in our Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog. Crochet, knitting, em- broidery, lovely things to wear. Dolls, iron-ons, quilts, aprons, novelties -- easy, fun to make! Send 25 cents for your copy of this book NOW! You will want to order every new design in it e They; rise 'so wonderfully— taste so wonaerfully 'good! That's becatiie Fleischman's', new Active Dry, Yeast keeps full-strength arid active, till the very • moment yots bake! No ' more spoiled yeaSt! No more refrigeration-z;you tais keep a wh6le inoiith`d supply of Fleischinanies Active Dry Yeast in your cupboard! ICED HOT CROSS BUNS Sealdi e. granulated sugar, 2 taps: 'salt and 5: tbs. shortening; stir. in 1 .c. crisp breakfast-bran Cereal and cool to lukewarm.' Meanwhile; meal= Ore into a large bowl % c. luke- warm. water, 2 taps... granulated sugar; SW Midi 04g4t. 'is solved. Sprinkle with 2 envelopes, EleisehtnatitietAetiveDiet Yeast: 'Let' 'stand' 10 minutes' THEN §tir well. Add cooled milk iiibiturennd, 'stir x4.2 well-beaten eggs. Sift 'together twice 4 c. once-sifted bread flour; 3 tees. 'WrOundannaincitto 1 tati grated ihdriieg. Stir about- half Of. this mixture into yeast mixture; beat nail smooth, Mix in 1 c: seedless raisins add .14' c. chopped candied peels . Workin remaining flour mixture, Grease top 'of dough. Cover and' ad. in warm Pince, free from .draught. Let rise 'Until doubled in bulk. Out on lightly-Soured beard and knead' until Smooth and olastid. Divide into 2 equal portions; cut each portion into 12' equal size knead each piece into A aninath round bun. Place, Well apart, on greased ' cookie Sheets and Crags each ban with lifithAY strips' of eaaey; if desired. GrobSo tope Cover and let rirSi until doubled in bulk. Oalin in a hot oven, .125°, 18.20 inina. Glaze Mitt buns by,briishiag them lightly with torn syrup. Other trentirientai Use con- fectioners' king'. for, crosses,on baked liana of spread domed bunS with 59hlte icing anti' make Crosses with chopped nuts. sometime last fall, I suggested that any small-town merchant —butcher, ' 'baker, grocer or what' have you — would be do- ing a smart _thing if he provid- ed parking facilities for his customers, as quite often it is easy parking that' attracts cus- tomers to whatever shopping centre may open on the out- skirts • of a busy town. When I made this suggestion I was quite sure it . was posSi- ble as so many small towns have streets parallel to the main street running past the, backs- of their- stores. Since ',making that observation I have been, particularly interested to: learn that at least *tiVie 'places of business in one nearby town' are doing just that — provid- ing parking space -for customers , at the rear , of. their stores. ,No' doubt, when it is feasible others will follow snit. It will be a great benefit to customers driv- ing in from the country to. shop. I should know . . I drove three• times around our main street block the other day, locking for a place to park. ,The third' time I one • lucky enough to notice one driVer 'getting' ready to back out. It, didn't take me long`. to slide into that parking place.•, Another change that has gradually been taking place fOr some time, and now, seems firmly established, are the shopping hours,, but which are not the same in' all towns: The old-tithe Saturday night shop- ping for farmers is' still popular in some districts ,but in the more thickly industrailized areas 'the' trend is for open night on Fri-- days. In some cases' Thursday and Friday are both late nights but on Saturdays stores, close sharp at six. Farm families may sigh nostaligically for the good old Saturday night shop- ping which "provided relaxation after a busy' week. It was a good time for John and Harry to compare crop figures and feed prices and for the women to inquire if Mrs. Blank was home from the hospital and how Mary's new baby was coming along. The children, meanwhile, regaled themselves at the Movies or made their own amusements: Yee, it was good while it lasted—but we might' as well face the facti , it is one institu- tion that will never return. And when we run up against a situ- ation that we cannot change, instead of wasting our tithe cariplaining We might better find a way of adjustment. It isn't easy not nearly so easy as grumbling that the, ehatige is a great iridonvetheride, that things are not what they used to be, and So oh. NOW does it help the situation if we "cut off our nose to Spite ,our fete"? And that is just What is being done' when, farm folk ten Off tei other town When the place where they haye ben Used, it) shopping eideidee on Saturdays night tlesing. Rather than give in and, shop on k'ridaya they take their cuattiiii elge- Where,, to a" place *here they tail shop on Saturdays',- EVetitti- ally the second' town adopts the . „ Musit and hOney — those are the revolutionary ingredients being used in some hospital operations to-day. Music' is eniployed to soothe patients undergoing operations with local anaesthetic in Paris. And the results how it a great success. Music helps the patient' to forget what is going on around him and makes „him more re- laxed. The operation is there- fore smoother and recovery seeedier. While the local anaesthetic is getting to work, headphones are' slipped over the patients' ears. In this way the music is heard only by the patient and not by the operating staff. Ten types,,of music, including classical and jazz, N.-ere tested on 50 patients to find out the most soothing tunes. A nun preferred to hear a Schu- bert Mass while a middle-aged factory manager was soothed by Mendelssohn and Handel. More than forty of the fifty people treated were said to have Made quicker recoveries than would normally be the case. Even inore revolutionary is the honey-healing technique now used by a surgeon at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. He uses honey as a wound dressing and swears by its efficacy. In fact, several people to-day shOW scarcely a trace of a scar after serious operations, thanks to heney's healing magic, The honey, straight front 'the pot, either granulated' or liquid, is Spread ori• surgical gauze, or ,white The natural goodness in the honey encourages fissile; litret-, ever lacerated'; to promote fresh growth. And taW ettrfaees Other- Wise cleaned to seer badly come together, forming an'excellent seal with a minimum Of Vitible after effeets. The idea is het new. Ali'- original ,tribes' of Central Aus- tralia have for centuries Used wild bees' fionay at It dire ler wounds:, t§gtir 195t • S—I0--12 M-14-16 1.-1131-20 "rciii*, Is: • our Payments' on the furniture and his car. "My husband is not without talent; and can adapt himself. to almost anything he. likes, The office work he's, doing right now pays little and he is dissatis- fied because he wants an easier job! I make more than be does, and I'd never have to worry about losing any position I took. "We aren't youngsters — he is 31 and 25. I Still care so much for him, and once we are established in a home I want more children . , With this picture before you, what pros- pect do you think lies ahead for us? A WORRIED WIFE." * I wish I could justify your • confidence in your hushand, * but actually I fear you have * a discouraging task ahead. * He has never grown up. He * has never known the dignity * of hard work, the satistac- * tion of independence. With * such a background, it is not * his fault that he expects you * to -shoulder all the problems * of marriage. I am sorry for * him, but I am more sorry * for you; this is not your idea of married life. What you want is what most girls want, a man You can rely on, a real home, and a family * Can you have these with * him? • Miracles have been wrought * by marriage, I agree. When * they are, they are the result * of man and wife pulling to- * gether toward a common * goal. Does your husband love * you enough to do. his share? • It all dependa on how much * marriage means to him. Ask * him,• and judge from his res.- * ponse whether the future * prOmises. a better life for you * both. At that, he may sur- * prise us.