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The Brussels Post, 1953-8-12, Page 2AN NE 1411RST "WE'ItE RUNG MARRIED BUT DON'T LIRE THE SAME THINGSI" "Dear Anne Hirst: My fiancee says she will follow your advice, no matter what .,. , We have been engaged for a year, and `tope to marry in the fall, I am at ny wits' end how to keep her nappy afterward- "For we do not enjoy the same :eereations, Sports, the theater and dancing are her pet indul- gences, These all bore me stiff. 've never cultivated any one of hem. An old beau et hers has leen taking her. I like him, and trust them both. But do you bink this is fair? "In every other way, we are ,ike one person. -Belong to the tame church, love concerts and rood books, and are popular with nany friends, We get along swell with each other's families, too, What I want to know is, how will t be after we get married? "Don'tyou think she should five up these recreations which nean nothing to me? "I too, however, promise to do what you advise. Confused fiance" COMPROMISES IN ORDER " Compromise is the most en- ' during basis of any companion- " ship when two people like to be together, whether they are * married or not. I urge you to weigh the idea thoughtfully, ' chiefly for this reason: It isnot likely that this girl you love will surrender with- ' out regret the three recreations • she enjoys most. Once the ' novelty of keeping house wears * off (and believe me, in a ' couple of years that is natural) e she will still yearn to dance, * attend 'sports, and go to the ' theatre. As her husband, it is " your place to escort her, and * in good humor. You two can ' still find mutual pleasure in music and reading, but I'm 00 Sun -Wrap! 583 SIZES 2-10 6y rawte3Malot Easiest embroidery - simplest sewing -prettiest dress! Mom, it opens flat -iron it in a jiffy! Use gay remnants, make One with em- broidery -another without! Pattern 583: Children's Sizes, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Tissue pattern; em- broidery transfer, State size. 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, and SIZE; your NAME and ADDRESS. EXCITING VALUE! Ten, yes TEN popular, new designs to cro- chet, sew, embroider, knit - printed right in the Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book. Plus many more patterns to send for --ideas for gifts, bazaar money- makers, fashions! Seed 25 cents for yourcopyi' t, * afraid theyalone will not suf. * Ace to keep her contented, * Perhaps this illustration of a * similar situation (a true story) * will help you both: * Several years ago a friend of * mine, who loved to dance and * hated sports, married a man * who hated dancing and loved * every kind of game, They loved " each other enough to want to * spend every feisure hour to- * gether. So before they married,. * they made an agreement to * please the other. * He (much against his inclin- * ation), went to dancing classes * until he mastered the art. She * accompanied him to games he " wanted to watch, and for e * while she took along a maga- * zine to read, Within a few * months she found the contests * irresistible; and, as he explain- * ed the rules, she became almost * as enthusiastic as he. He never * did enjoy dancing - but the * point is, he took her when she * wanted to go, * The result? They never had * to be apart unless they those * to, Their marriage has lasted * 10 years, and is still an inspire- * tion to their friends, * It is true that these two * were older than you and your * fiancee. But I sense you both * are more mature than your * ages, or you would not be wor- * rying about the future, which * she is thinking about, too. Why * shouldn't you adopt this idea? * Later on, you may find you * can enjoy a concert or a good * book alone at home, while * your wife goes dancing or to * other places with a group of * friends, These things work * themselves out - if both are * equally determined to make * their marriage last. * Think it over, and talk it " over. 1, " * People who fall in love often discover, to their chagrin, that they have dissimilar tastes. If there is love enough, things can work. out . . . Tell, Anne Hirst your problems, and know you can trust her sympathy and her judgment. Address her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. lilamle Television Not Harry Truman We know what has happened to handicrafts as modern mass - production industry rolls over them. They have disappeared except as hobbies and outlets for artistic creativeness. But what happens to the arts in the face' of electronic gadgetry? A general impression seems to be that the radio, phonograph, television, and sound movies have sent the amateur performer down the same road as the home weaver and the cabinetmaker. What actually appears to occur, however, is a brief hiatus during which people are satisfied to Us - ten (or watch) a few top profes- sionals rather than to "get in the act." Then comes the urge to do. Little Egbert and Clarissa, so it seems, are not awed by the sight of a piano virtuoso on their television. (Perhaps it is little Egbert's and Clarissa's parents who are not awed.) Anyhow, more hopefuls, young and old, are taking piano lessons today than ever before in history. At least, so says the National Association of Piano Tuners in convention assembled. And it credits not the influence of one Harry S. Truman, now free to circulate among his fellow citi- zens, but television -flatly. Are piano tuners themselves joining the throng? Apparently not. After you've been tuning a half-dozen pianos a day, says one of them, you've had all the bong - bong -bong you can stand. - We know what he means. From: The Chrxstinn Science Monitor. "I find television very educat- ing, Every time somebody turns it on, I go into the other room and. read , a book."-Groucho Marx, Picana'R Little Anchor -Pony Lou, Dalmatian mascot of Engine Company No, 2, won't be answering alarms for a while. The reason: Eleven new pups. '"ow Can 1? Q. now Can I remove iodine stains frons fabrics? A. If the cloth is washable, soak the spot in aminonis or al- cohol, then launder it. On non- washables, : apply a thick paste of laundry starch. Let: dry thor- oughly before brushing the paste .off, A few repeats may be necessary before the stain is gone, Q. What is the best way to wash a clothesline that's dirty? A 00i1 it around a washboard or a piece of wood about that size. Stand it in a tub of hot soapy water and scrub thorough- ly with a brush, To avoid twist. ing, or tangling, let it dry right on the board, and put it up again when it's completely dry, Q. How :can I tre a tight pack• age for mailing? A. Before using the string, moisten it. When it dries, It will. shrink and tighten upthe knots. Q, How can I remove dog and cat hairs from upholstery and clothing? A. Stroke the surface lightly with a damp piece of sandpaper, or a damp rubber sponge, Q. How can I rehabilitate leather shoes that have been out of service for a long time, or dried after a thorough wetting? A. Rub the surface of the leather with half a raw potato before the shoes are polished. It'll help them to take a good gloss. Q. What can I do to stiffen a limp veil? A. Put it between two pieces of waxed paper and run a moder- ately warm iron over it; Or, dip it in beer, shake it vigorously, and lay it out on a towel to dry Q. How can I repair a shoelace when the metal tip has come off? A Dip the end of the lace into some colorless nail polish, give it a twist and let it dry. It'll end up stiff enough to poke through the little holes, Q. How can I take the excess electricity out of a taffeta dress? A. Hang it in the bathroom while you take a hot shower Let it dry completely before you handle it again. This will de- crease the taffeta's ability to generate electricity when it rubs against a silk or rayon slip. Q. How can I remove a glass stopper that is stuck? A. Pour a few drops of gly- cerine around the top of the stuck stopper. It may take a few minutes, hours or days to soak through, depending upon how badly stuck the stopper is, but eventually it will enable you to withdraw the stopper with ease. Q. 'How can I add luster to linoleum without waxing it? A. Add a little sour milk to the rinse water when you wash -it. Quick! Sew Two! Less than a day of sewing to whip up 2 smart halters thattop all your shorts, skirts, slacks! For flattery, take them on your vacation -for coolness, wear them 'round the house. You'll love both styles in this value -wise pattern! Pattern 4641: Misses' Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Top halter, size 16 takes 1% yards 35 -inch fabric. Other version: 1% yards 35 -inch. 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 Termite, Ont, Of Virginia Mayo's appear- ance in the forthcoming musi- cal "She's Back On 'Broadway,' it was said, "She has the kind of shape the world ought to be in" Ship shape? Catchy Catch-lt looks like some fisherman made a lucky catch, but don't be fooled. That's darlin' Kathy Darlyn adorning the sands with an attractive beach robe of shimmering fishnet; made of metallic thread. 'f =--Er�rAwww HRONICLES lNGERFARM '°o Groxst doltne P Clarke The long-awaited armistice in Korea has finally become an ac- complished fact -and I am sure we are all giving a sigh of re- lief. The on -again, off -again ne- gotiations that have prevailed during the last few months have been sufficiently discouraging to make us wonder whether there would ever be peace in this world again. Peace . isn't it a wonderful word? -and if there is anything tired nations need right now, more than anything else, it is peace. Peace , . . not only from war but from every kind of con- flict. Peace within families; peace within industry; peace in agri- culture; in politics; peace among the warring elements of Nature, and, most of all, peace in our hearts -a "peace that passeth all understanding." Taken by and large peace has a far deeper meaning than ces- sation of hostilities. Canada, fol; instance, may not now be act- ively engaged in war on a battle- field but as long as there is con- flict between labour and man- agement; or between producers and consumers, or disagreements within families, there can never be actual peace -peace that is defined as harmonious relations among people. I know peace of mind is what I crave for now more than anything else in life -and I imagine many other per- sons feel the same way. But that kind of peace is only possible if everyone is working to accom- plish it. How many are doing just that I wonder? Last night we had another dis- turber of the peace - a sharp thunderstorm. When we heard the rain pelting dawn we hardly knew whether to be glad or sorry. Glad for the sun -baked gardens and fields, or sorry be- cause of the baled hay still out in the field. We had a big field of hay baled last Friday and we expected to get a lot of it on Saturday but for various reasons the help we had expected didn't show up so there was only Part- ner and a neighbour to deal with over 700 bales of hay. The boy who usually drives the tractor was sick so I volunteered to take his place. Not because I wanted to but because I couldn't sit quietly by watching the man in the field hopping on and off the tractor and handling bales as well. The men always say driv- ing a Model M, is just like driv- ing a car. To them maybe it is -but not to me! The noise of the tractor bothers me and I am always afraid of doing something wrong or unexpected that might cause an accident. My trouble is not ignorance of danger but of being too aware of it. Besides that I don't possess a pair of slacks or overalls. Skirts on a tractor, espeelaly in a wind. are somewhat of a menace -and cer- tainly an embarrassment! Maybe I had better invest in a pair of slacks -just in case. Better to be safe than sorry. Remember the time when the farm was a nice, safe placefor children to spend a holiday? Where they could even help with the chores or the haying - lust so long as they kept away from the bull -pen, or the horse's hind feet, or didn't try walking the high beams in the barn. It isn't a safe place any more. Chil- dren have a natural love of ma`- chlnery, boys and . girls alike Nothing pleases them better than than to ride oh the tractor with Daddy -•• if Daddy is foolish enough to allow it, Children are quick to pick up the mechanics of driving but they naturally haven't the foresight to appre- ciate its potential danger. Many mothers, through lack of know• ledge, are also sadly laeking in this respect, A mother, who would be horrified ' if Johnny climbed the gate of the bull- pen, will watch without protest as Johnny climbs aboard the tractor, or rides the tongue draw- ing the hay -wagon. Too many little boys are also allowed to drive farm tractor8-'lie 'can handle the tractor as Well as his Dad" is a phrase one hears all too often. One father, lust re- cently, had to make aa' trip to town and came home tp find his seven-year-old son driving their high-powered tractor tip and down the back lanes, with two neighbour -children, four and five years old, riding with him. Too sharp a turn of the wheel and one hates to think what might have happened to all three chil- dren. There is a law to prevent young people driving cars on the road, but there is no law to prevent a child from operating a tractor on the farm. That is entirely up to the parents. It is their res- ponsibility, and theirs alone, to keep young children away from tractors and other mechanized farm machinery. Accidents can happen so easily and a young life snuffed out, or a little 'body crippled for life, just because someone failed to appreciate the danger. Irish ,Tinkers On The Way Out Ireland's colorful tinkers - those knights of the road whose multihued carts and caravans have lent a touch of romance to the contryside for centuries - are threatened by progress.. It is estimated there are about 5,500 tinkers in Ireland and half of them are women. Wandering and carefree by nature, many else patience with their ways, but there also are many in the world outside 'their own who defend them. Sometimes the tinkers are called gypsies. Such a careless reference however, can lead to a real feud. Tinkers - always xeady for a drink or a fight - have differ- ent meanings to different people. Farmers denounce the tinkers, who live off the countryside, and keep a close watch on their crops and cattle when they swarm near. Poets and songsters see these lean men 'and women of the road as romantics. Playwright Justice Donagh MacDonagh once described them as "God's gen- try;" Bryan MVlacMahon as "chil- dren of the rainbow." Historians are not quite sure where the tinkers came from. Soine say they are the descen- dents of the armorers of the ancient Kings of Eiroland who took a wandering when the king- ly system broke down; others think of them as descendants of Raparees,' the Robin Hoods of Ireland Who Waged war on for- eign soldiery,: These homads, are versatile mystics and card'•shrks, ,healers, all-around odd-job''meri; and not beyond begging for a cup of "taY " Among themselves they have `have their own secret language that's never been decoded by an outsider. They marry young and live by a strict moral code. They, have their own' .courts to deal with any breaches of the law - that is their been law for they don't recognize any other, Any attempt to bring the tink- ers into normal society: is sure to meet opposition, however, from those who regard them as the last of romantic Ireland. Was' Joan of Arc Really .armed To Death? Everyone knows that Joan of Arc was burnt to death at the stake. But was she? Ancient do, currents brought to light cen- turies after her supposed execu- tion have raised doubts in the minds of some antiquaries. Is it possible that a common criminal was put to death in Joan's place? Did she regain her liberty after the death of her old enemy, the Duke of Bedford, in 1435? If not, how can one explain the young woman, who, dressed as a man, presented herself in 1436 before the magistrates of Metz, and calmly announced that she was Joan of Are? She certainly looked and spoke like the Maid, But, of course, n0- body could credit such a prepos- terous claim. The girl was de- tained while the justices sent for Joan's brothers, Pierre and Jean, who hurried to the city to expose this "impudent impostor." Impossible to Fake Instead :•(relates .a contempor- ary _record by . a" Fattier 'Rigeur) they recognized,her immediately as their sister and embraced her joyfully. Apart from facial cha- acteristics, there was that curi- ous little birthmark, impossible to fake, behind her left ear. Documents produced by the girl were subjected to the closest scrutiny, but no forgery could he detected. Convinced at last that Joan of Are stood before them, the city authorities tried in every way to make amends for their early sus- picions. Various noblemen pre- sented h e r with new clothing, while one gave her a magnificent horse, and she was entertained. like a princess. Received With Honours • Cheering crowds acclaimed her everywhere as she rode through Lorraine. She always seemed to be quite at ease as, talking in her mystical way, she conversed with people who had known Joan best in the old days, All were certain of her identity. She was received with honours wherever she appeared. Visiting Germany, she was even con- sulted officially in a difficult prob- lem concerning two rivals for the Archbishopric of Treves. Ul- rich, Count of Wurttemberg, him- self escorted her to Cologne. Back it French she received a handsome money present from King Charles VII (the former Dauphin, who owed his corona- tion to the Maid), and he ennobl- ed Joan's family with the stately appellation of "de Lys." Madly In Love About this time, the girl met the handsome young Chevalier Robert des 'Armoise, one of the wealthiest men in Lorraine, who soon fell madly in love with her. Eventually, amid great popular rejoicing, they were married, and a copy of the marriage contract, describes the bride as "Jeanne d'Arc, la Pucelle d'Orleans" (Jean of Are,. the Maid of Or- leans) Among the archives, of the city of Metz is a list ot` guests at the ceremony and another of the nu- merous wedding presents. It was only natural, of course, that the people of Orleans should want to see their heroine again, and the young married couple accepteda pressing invitation to spend a few days there in 1439, A series of great banquets was given by the civic power in their honour, and nobody who remembered the Maid appears to have doubted for a moment the identity of the chief guest. The council, says a record, vot- ed that a sum of 210 livres (the equivalent of about $3,000 today) be presented to her in return for benefits she conferred upon the city during the siege," and - this was duly presented to Ma- dame des Armoise at a sumptu- ous farewell dinner. ` If this young woman was an impostor, she must have been a consummate actress, well primed with many details of Toan's prl• - vete life, and gifted with unlimit- ed self-confidence, Discussed Old Tinges One day she halted on her way through Anjou to call upon the Baron Gilles de Reis, who fought - side by side with Joan in many a hard battle. He welcomed her withopenarms. After discussing old times together, they parted on the fridndliest terms, with no suspicion on the Baron's part. By degrees the sensation caused by the story of Jean's reappear since died down, and. 'it may • be that Madame des Armoise subse- quently settled to a life of ordin- ary mediaeval domesticity. It is on record that she presented. her husband with two sons, but after that little is known of her. There is - story, somewhat ob- scure as to its origin, which re- lates that she was subsequently convicted before parliament of imposture, If true, it is astonish- ing that details 'bre lacking, Pos- sibly,this`extraordinary tale owes something to the unwillingness of people to believe that historians could be mistaken on a point of ' such magnitude as Joan's fate. It only remains to be said' that competent archivists who exam- ined ;the records satisfied them- selves that the young woman's claim to be Joan of Arc was fully substantiated, while others could only say they dill not know what to think. Some quiet evening when your girl has stayed home to wast her hair and there is nothing al .the movies you haven't seen, wh7 don't you sit home and figura out how many different bridgt hands can be dealt to four play ers. If you'd like to work it out by yourself don't read that E. V Shepard in Auction Bridge maga zine says that 635,013,559,600 dif ferent hands may be dealt. FARMERS' FRIENDSHIP TOMBS of EUROPE Leaving September 20,1, Tour 1 30 Doys-51130.00 Tour 2 23 Doys-$1012.00 Tour 3 33 Days -$1616.00 AIR TRAVEL nnmeotid Inters...T nM CRUISES Great Lair„ •- caret Indies Mediterranean -- Amer1•n STEAMSHIP TRAVEL All i -Inca — An.•v.here HOTEL RESERVATIONS ANYWHERE BUS TRAVEL Dur nerVISt Is world sv,de. 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