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The Clinton News Record, 1934-05-31, Page 7THURS., MAY 31, 1934 THE. CLINTON NEWS-RECONTI PAGE y Quality Has No Substitute "Fresh 'horn the Gardens" Ruiuivation � NCV�3V A Column Prepared Especially for Women But Not Forbidden to Men "THE CASE OF YOUR NOSH AND THE GRINDSTONE If' your nose is dose to 'the grind- stone, rough , And you hold •it down there long enough, In .time you'll say there is no such thing As brooks that bubble and birds that ' sing. These three will all your world comp pose, Just you and the grindstone, and your old nose. —Missouri Wesleyan Criterian. The time is coming along when holidays must be considered, tomer- row being the first day of June. But as this column is principally prepared for housewives, I can ima- gine I hear a sort of a scornful snort just here and someone say: "Holi- days! What have I to do with hold,' days? Holidays just mean more work for me, as even if the children are home from school and might be expected to help mea little, they usually snake more demands upon me. The girls need summer clothing, and want it it a hurry as they may be going to visit someone, or they may want to entertain some of their friends, which certainly makes more work, even though I'm perfectly wil- ling to have them entertain their friends. I want them to have a good time when they're young. But what. with the extra work on the farm, the garden to attend to, the sumtner sewing which never seems to be got out of the way before the warm weather comes, the usual canning, etc,. I see no chance of a holiday for me." And so it appears to anyone who looks at it in a common sense way, which is the way I'm trying to view :'ft, r But, nevertheless, a holiday is just what every. mother of a family and housewife ought to have, and the summer time is the logical and pros per time to have it. The mother in the household, no matter how you make your measure- ments, is the most important factor in the place. It is she who keeps things going smoothly; it is she who makes it possible forthe head of the house to do his important work. When a farmer loses his wife and the care of his home and his children is com- mitted to someone hired to do the job it usually means that, while the expenses climb, the quality- of the work deteriorates seriously. And the result often is that the fanner has to give tip altogether. Very few men can manage a farm and a home as well, although some have been known to do it. Just as some women have managed a home and a farm, keeping the farm going with hired help until her growing son is able to take hold. But, considering that the mother is so important a factor, it is necessary to see •that she is kept at the highest point of efficiency and this can only be done by seeing that her health is kept up to the mark and to do this a Change of activities occasionally is imperative, A woman's life is usually a good deal more monotonous than a man's. A titan, while he may work hard, can usually count on getting out to mix with his fellows at intervals of a few days, at least. Ile may change work with his neighbor; he may have to go to town to get repairs os• ne, cessary provisions, and all this means some change in his work and a lift to bis mini. A woman, especially if she has small children, is tied pretty. nuieh to her home. I think conditions in this regard aro much better than they -were a generation ago, as women in the ruin nee 3.11- Sciwk OF THE Gattab mit , , n.uriatiett and Life Insurance Companies in Canada. Edited by GRANT FLEMING, M.D., Associate Secretary PAT OR THIN Hippocrates the father of medicine •:said "Largeness of person in youth 'is noble and not unbecoming; but in • old age it is inconvenient and worse than a smaller stature." From this it is evident that overweight and un- derweight are not now problems and that while styles may change and tastes differ, medical . opinion has ' been consistently in ,favour of the young and plump and the old and thin, This attitude of medical science is not an expression of artistic taste, nor has it any aesthetic basis. It is the cold unromantic truth' that slight' overweight in youth is a health as- set whereas it becomes a liability ae- ter forty.. General statements must not be interpreted literally in thein applica- tion to individuals. There are, at all ages, those who are alightly above or below the average weight and, who are, at the present time in good health, 'In such cases, there is no cause for• worry, nor 'is there any reason for attempting to -increase or lower weight. When" the variation from the aver. age is marked, then it is well to con - eider the subject :not with alarm, but simply to find out if there is any abnormal condition responsible or if it is a question of diet. Weight is not dependent upon diet alone. If• a person eats' too much he - will put on weight and if he eats less than his body requires he will lose weight. There is also involved the question of the groper digestion and utilization of the foods that are eat- en. Thin is linked up with all the hygienic habits of life, Children wito are definitely under- weight are usually children who do not secure sufficient rest. Their dies may be faulty and they are likely poor eaters. No one eats well when tired and ridded rest will do more for many of these children than anything.. else.' It should be said thatchildren of this group seldom complain cr.- being .being tired; indeed they are usually active and always ready to "go places and sec things." Adults who are overweight haw., in general,: added . nreigbt because they continue to eat as much, and likely more than they did when load- ing active physical lives. In general,' it is true that definite overweight in adult life is a physical handicap. There is apreference for the fat and jolly Falstaff' rather than far Cassius with his "lean and hungry look." Nevertheless, the expectancy of life for Cassius was no doubt bet. ter, 'and we are not convinced that overweight is a necessary accompani- ment to goad humor and it is certain- ly not to good health. Care of Children Household Economics al sections have formed clubs, which just for the period of her holiday do meet periodically at the members' nothing but what pleases her. If' homes for work or for recreation, there is a young child who cannot be and also ithe telephone makes it pos left at home she wiII have to take it note for women to keep in touch with with her, but if possible let her go her neighbors and friends, even she . alone: does not leave her own home: Then, Things may not go as well during too, the advent, of the automobile, her absence, but that is to be expect- which makes it possible to pile all ed, and when she' comes home, glad the family Into id and run out of an to get home again to .talce up the evening for a Iittle change, is a de., task which no one but herself can cided advantage, although the last manage so well, she . will soon put year or so the upkeep of a car is con- them to rights. And she will have sidered a burden. Then; too, the an added zest to throw into her work, radio has brought to the renal dwel- Every mother must plan her own lers, as' it has to those in the smaller holiday, to suit her own needs and urban, sections, opportunities of the circumstances. A mother and hearing musical entertainments not her grown daughter might take a available to them previously; and an motor trip to another part of the pro- se an opportunity of keeping up with vince or to another province. Or a the times by hearing informative ad• couple or more women might go to - dresses and the like, which counter gether on a trip. There are number - balances, to some extent, at least. less ways in which suet inexpensive the foolishness of jazz etc, which et- holidays might be planned, and even fends the ear so often, a few days would be of infinite. value. Plan a holiday, Mother-of-theefamily. You owe it to yourself and the fam- ily, and you'llbe a better and a more' companionable wife and mother as a result. — REBEKAH But, while conditions in rural homes, have improved so much that to many during the past few years, with the uncertainty of even a roof over the head, it looks like the ideal place for existence, yet the lot of wo- men on the farm is not all a bed of roses and we .still say that the house- mother should plan for a holiday. e "But," you asic, "How can I plan a holiday with nobody to take up my Work?" I can see the difficulty all * right. But with thoughtfulness it * may be done. It will have to have the sympathetic co-operation of the * man of the house, but usually this can be gained with -a little tact and management. First, plan for the * freest week or fortnight !n the sum- mery when it -will be the 'easiest to leave. It may be a young sister of either the husband or wife can be in- duced to come and fill the gap for the tine -being, if a daughter of the house is not old enough, or an out- sider, the daughter of a neighbor, perhaps, would bb glad to cone and thus earn a little pin money. Then the mother can plan to go to visit some relative, if that is considered 'best, or she night go to some place where she would pay her board and * * * * * * * * OUR RECIPE FOR TODAY Boston Brown Bread 1 cup entire wheat or graham flour 1 cup corn meal 1 cup rye meal or ground rol- led oats 5 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder 1 teaspoon salt 1i cup molasses 1", cups milk. Mix thoroughly dry ingred- ients; add molasses to milk, and add to dry ingredients; beat thoroughly and put into greased moulds 2-3 full. Steam 3,4 hours; remove covers and bake until top is dry. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cr GODERICH: In Traffic Court • 2nd chapter, verses 22-2S. Saturday morning Harold Kaiting, ( GODERICII: Tho marriage took trucker offered a unique and success- fulplacevestry explanation as to why he failed 1 Squietly in the of North to produce his ehauffeur's permit Street United Church, Goderich, en when called upon to do so by a traf- Saturday afternoon, of Olive Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mc - fie officer, Halting said his wife had + Nee and Frank McArthur, son of washed his overalls with the permit Mrs. McArthur and the late Mr. Win limn McArthur, all of Goderich, Rev, George T. , Watts, pastor of the church, officiated. The bride wore a becoming tailored dress of navy blue crepe. navy cloth coat, grey hat and thatching accessories. Her flow - ere were Rose Hill roses and lilies of the valley. The attendants were ibir. and Mrs. Howard MeNee of Goderich, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. Mrs. McNee was gowned le grey crepe and wore a black hat, and her corsage was Supreme roses and sweet peas. Afterwards a reception was held at the hone of the bride's Parents on Britannia Road for the GODhRICH, Councillor John immediate families.' The house was I-Iucicins and Mrs. Huckins received attractively decorated with tulips slight injuries Friday might on high, and lilacs, Mr. and Mrs. b1cArthur way No. 8, a short distance west of Inter left on a motor trip and on Clinton, where their car figured it a their retmn will reticle in Goderich "sideswipe" with another driven by where Mr. McArthur is a well-known Nips. John Scrimogeam•, also of God- lier nate of the Toronto General Hospi- in the pocket. It went through the suds, the rinsing water, the wringer, and then under the iron. It was pro- duced in court in eight pieces, with only the number decipherable, but that was enough, Magistrate Reid dismissing the charge, WINGHAM: The announcement has been made in Lucknow that Dr, '41ntn. Connell of that town will take over the practice of the late Dr, Margaret Calder. It is expected that Die •Connell will move to Wing - ham within the next two weeks. --.Wingham Advance -Times husband and both es'eaped injury. The tal. Haskins ear took to the ditch and crashed into a fence post, several EXETBR: Mrs. Herbert C. Wal - lights of glass being broken. Mrs- ter of Exeter died suddenly Monday Il'uckins suffered painful cats to one afternoon at the residence of •her spur. daughter, Mrs. Joseph Grant Jr., London, where she had been visiting SEAFORTH: The I.0.0.10. Met for the past two months. Mrs. Wan for divine worship in Northside Uni- ter, formerly Miss Lily May Mahe - ted church Sunday ,evening when the son, was ie. her 46th year and had pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, preached been in poor health for several a forceful sermon from Romans, 13t11 years, She is survived by her par chapter, verso 10, "Love W'orlceth No ents, Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Atcheson 111 to His Neighbor, Special music of Exeter, her husband of Exeter; was rendered' by the choir, and a three brothers Garvey of St. Thomas: quartette composed of Dr. F. J. Bur- Beverley of Toronto and Charles of rows, E. Chamberlain,,J, Stewart and Forest and one sister, Miss Amelia U. II. Close. The centre of the and Atcltrson of Exeter. She is also sure itoiutit was occupied by Edelweiss .vived by three sons, Stanley, William Rebekah Lodge and the 1: 0, 0, F. and Thomas hof Exeter and by 'Ewe Lodge, Representatives w ere present daughters; Mrs. Jos, Grant, London from Exeter, Hensel!, Bracefield and and IVlrs. C. Blowes of Hensel!. Goderich. GODERICH: The will of William' GODERICH: Court Goderich No. T, Murney, former mayor and public 32 Canadian Older of Foresters held utilities'eltairman, who died 10 days their annual church service and pa- ; ago, was filed Monday 'for probate. rade in Knox Presbyterian church on The estate totals 824,543.20 and is Sunday morning, Over sevchity-five divided in equal shares betweena son members of the lodge were in at- and ,daughter, Harold Graham Mur- tendance: The •choir tendered the alt icy and Edith Maud Johnston; :wto them "0 Light Internale' Herbert alsoare executors.. The estate 'is Greene taking the solo and Mrs. 14. made up of real estate 811,000; pro, missory notes $217, cash in bank $1n C. Dunlop, 1VIrs, W. F. Saunders and Questions concerning Health, act- Miss Gertrude Hoist singing as a dressed to the Clanadian Medical As trio, The subject of the inspiring soclatie,n, 184• College Street, Toren- sermon preached by Rev, D. J. Lane, to, will be answered personally by j minister ,of the church, was "Broth letter. e, « erhood," based "on the text 1 Sam, $400, 1+'. R, Darrow is the solicitor, $00.20, life insurance, $1,000, stocks, 85,484;50, household goods, $1,130, automobile $400, farm implements 8200, \live stock ,x2,400, miscellaneous THIS MODEST CORNER IS DEDICATED TO THE POETS Here They Will Sing You Their Songs—Sometimes Gay, Sometimes Sad— But Always Helpful and Ins pining• BUILDERS Men who build great cities own Transmuted wealth of tree and stone; But, oh, what magic worlds arise Before a gardenbuilder's eyes! —Ann M. Robinson in The New Out- look. Spin cheerfully, Not tearfully, He knows the way you plod; Spin carefully Spin prayerfully, But leave the thread with God. -Canadian Home Journal, A thing of beauty is a joy forever; Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still wil'I keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health and quiet breathing. —Keats INTERVAL The dead keep silence. All their stir Than stings unjarred is quieter; Not mute, but still, as tone to tone. For rhythm's enchantment yields its Mtn, lVlusic an outward form hath found In sweet relationships of sound. But music's self, the soul unseen, Dwells in the intervals between. --Dorothy Rowe in The Observer. A SEED CATALOGUE The snow swirls on the window sills. The drifts are high. The pale -gold winter sunlight spills From a cold sky Bub in my hands I hold n small and lovely thing: A. nursery catalogue with all the light of spring and summer in it: As I turn a page and see Tulips and scarlet poppies, burn Their fires for me. Across the winter's whiteness drifts the misty red of peonies, !end blue smoke lifts from a larkspur bed, I warm my heart at a crimson rose. These' berries feed a hunger, and an apple glows, to meet my need. Swirl at my window, snow, and see I£ you can prison mc. —Grace Noll Crowell. THE DAY ENDS As a tired mother when the day is !o'er Leads by the hand her little child to bed, Half willing, half reluctant to be Ied, And leaves Isis broken playthings on the floor,' Still gazing at them through the op- en door, Nor wholly roassurod and comfort- ed By promises of others in their stead Which, though more splendid, may not please him more; So Nature deals with us and takes away Our playthings one by one and by the band Leads us to rest so gently that we go Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay, Being too full of sleep to under- stand How far the unmown transcends the what we know. Longfellow, THANKS IN SPRING A myriad new green leaves 'stir on the hill, And in the, wood the first small flow- er face-- Anemone, ace-Anemone, arbutus, daffodil, And columbine in 'yellow -,scarlet grace. The thresh returns to sing unstint- ingly; r ' The wren is filled with undiminished cheer; The whole day long they pour their, harmony For everyone who turns a listening ear. The coffers of the sun .pour richly one Unlimited gold coins upon the day; A fragrant wind with an exultant shout Runs merrily along its chosen way. I Warm thanks well up within my heart. to Thee, Dear God, the source of all these glorious things, Of flower, of sun, of swelling bud and tree, And with the wren my inmost being sings. Rebecca Heiman, . in the New Out- look. YOUTH I used to think old age a desert land, A place of broken dreams and faint desires, Of vanished friendships and of lonely days The banked grey ashes of life's early fires. But now as lightly down my foot- steps go Into that valley which they sayis drear, I find the banks are blue with violets, And all the springtime birds are singing here! I used to think my heart would be so sad 'Twould spill its tears to see another smile, But I am still a child of Laughter Town, Gay as the friend who walks with me my mile! I learn Soul is as ageless as the dawn, That all Love's messengers around Inc sing, So walk serenely in a pleasant path, Fall is the gentle replica of spring. —Rose Willis Johnson. TILE PATCHWORK QUILT In patchwork is my garden set Quilted 'with rows of mignonette, And stitched with colored threads that wear The merriest haphazard air. Zinnias, crimson, pink and pied, Appear like ginghams, gaily dyed. And ragged sailors make a show Like remnants of blue calico. A score of scarlet poppies spread Their vividness lilce Turkey red; While drifts of pale phlox' catch the light Lilce linen, soft and snowy white. Calendulas with orange floss Embroider monograms across The grass; and pansies add a line Of purple edging, fair and fine. Both sun and rain have helped to sew These scraps together in a row,. And moonlight and the stars have split Their shining magic on this quit. So, I am sure, in her wide. bed Beneath it, Earth is comforted. —Antic Lloyd. LAUGH AND BE MARRY Laugh and be merry, remember, better the world' 'with a sbiig, ' Better the world with a blow in the teeth of a wrong • , Laugh, for the time is brief,' ' thread the lengtk of a span Laugh, and be pioud'to belong to the old proud pageant .of man. Laugh and be merry; remember, in olden time, God made Heaven and Earth for the joy he took in a rhyme•, Made thein and filled them full with 'the strong red wine of his mirth. The splendid joy of the stars; the joy of the earth. 'Iilasefield, MAY IS BUILDING HIR'H.OUSE May is building her house:'With tipple blooms. She is roofing •over the giltsnering Of the oak' and the beech she builded its !seams, And, spinning all day at her secret looms, With arras of leaves and wind -sway- ed wall She pictureth over, and peopleth it all With echoes and dreams, And singing of streams. May is building her house. Of petal and blade,. Of the roots of the oak is the flooring made, With a carpet of mosses and lichen; and clover, Each small miracle over and over, And tender, travelling green things strayed. Her windows, the morning and:even- ing star, And her rustling doorways ever ajar With the coming and the going Of fair things blowing, The thresholds of the four winds are. May is building her house. From the dust of things She is making the songs and ` the flowers and the wings; Prom O'otober's tossed and trodden gold She is making the young year out of the old; Yea! out of the winter's flying sleet She is snaking all the summer sweet And the brown leaves spurned or November's feet She is changing back again to Spring's; —Richard Le'GaIlienne. COMMON DAYS How can we call them commeon, when they come With such great pomp and splendor from the night How can we move about them, blind and dumbi, When they are brimmed with music and with light How can we think then drab, these days that bring The iridescent glow of rain and sun, Of open fires, and that shining thing Some task to be well done? No day is common -- I have walked them through And found the quick surprises of the hours; Some lovely, unexpected thing to do; Some plain path's sudden blossom- ing with flowers, And always through my labor I have found Reward so rich, so full of love's sweet praise, I tread them softly, they are hallow+ ed ground. There are no common days! —;Grace Nowell. 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