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The Seaforth News, 1957-06-13, Page 6ANt,s,1:E. 141IRSTi "Dear Anne Hirst: T: am ter- ribly in love with a schoolmate whom I've dated since I was. 18, our years ago. He has not proposed, but gives me the idea he isn't interested elsewhere. He never makes a date ahead, just comes without even tele- phoning. He travels for a living but write me every week. "Meantime a man of 30 has fallen in love with me. He. treats me with the highest res- pect, makes me feel I am im- portant. We are very compat- ible; he is talented and respect- ed and has a fine income. If I thought my boy friend didn't intend to marry me, I think I - could fall in love again. We've been going out for just three months, but he assures nie I am his ideal and wants me to mar- ry him. My family have known him for years, and they encour- age his attentions. "How can I test the boy I'm so in love with? I've just. got to know where I stand. After all, I am not a teen-ager and the years are passing fast! WORRYING" * You are in this spot today * because you have rated your- * self too low. Your beau has * come when he liked, instead of * according you the courtesy of * making dates ahead; he may * be seeirig other girls, too, for * all you know. I realize you " allowed him to be so high- " handed because you were * afraid you'd lose him, and I • do not wonder he has taken * advantage of it. * After four years of dates, " he has become a habit with • you. I am not convinced you • "care terribly" for him, or the " idea of falling in love with * anyone else would be, at * least, distasteful. * When he next rings your * doorbell, say you are sorry " but you have an engagement. * Do this more often than you * let him in. If he really loves • youhe will redouble his at- • tentions — he may even pro- * pose, or he may never come • back. I doubt you will re- • ceive my opinion seriously, * but I think as a husband he * would be a poor risk; he *would continue to * make the rules and you • would contnie to obey them. * You may not mean as much • to him as you hope, you * know; after four years he " hasn't even asked you to be • engaged. You may be to him * only the girl who was, con- * veniently, always available; • that attitutde is a poor excuse * for enduring love. {' I suggest you continue. dat " ing the older man. He seems * sincere, although precipitate * to suggest marriage so soon. * A longer friendship will dis- * close the quality ofhis affec- * tion, and bring. a better * knowledge of his character. q„ He seems toappreciate you; '4 and marriage with him could * turn out to be a far richer ex- * perience than with the young- " ster who thinks of his own * convenience first and last. { * ' FRANTIC MOTHER "Dear Anne Hirst: The father of my baby deserted me four yeras ago. Then I married a man who said he would be good` to my child, but he. has broken every promise he made. He mis- treats the boy so often that the baby fears him; and because of this he and I quarrel almost every day. His temper is vile; he has even struck me. Of course, he never takes me out anywhere. "The baby was with me at my mother's until I married. (My parents have been wonderful about everything) I hoped so much for a good home for the child, but after six months. of married life I am ready to give up. A beast doesn't change his nature. MARCIA" • Go back to your parents. * Your father will find out * whether you have grounds for • divorce. • There is no future for you, * nor your baby with this man, * and, of course, you have to * think of your child first. He * must have a secure home * where love abides, and. your • mother's house is the only * present refuge for him. • I am so sorry! • • • Anne HIrst takes a deep per- sonal interest in her readers' problems, and they can trust her honesty and judgement. Whatever problem is worrying you, write her frankly about .11; and know your confidence is respected. Address her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Tor- onto, Ont. VACATION JOYS A woman went to stay with a friend in a rather primitive cottage. As she was preparing to retire, the hostess appeared at the door. "If you should want anything that you haven't got," she said, "just ask for it. We can easily show you how to . do without it." Anne Adams Fashion News This truly versatile glamour dress that's fashion -right for hours under the sun or dancing under the stars is so easy to make. from our Printed Pattern 4899. Most fascinating feature of this bare -top princess dress is the remarkable extra long tie -streamers at the top that can be tied in a big, beautiful bow at the bosom (see photograph) or at the side, draped to form a dramatic neckline, or pulled straight back in halter effect Shown here in pastel polished cotton print, this flattering fashion is so easy to cut, sew' and fit because simple directions are printed right on the pattern. Our designer used a"long Talon zipper up the back to give the molded perfection in fit and ease in getting in and out of the dress. Zipper was smooth and easy to apply by following the "no -pin, no -baste' method described on the Talon package. Order Printed Pattern 4899 now in. Misses' Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16 or 18. Size 16 takes 53/4 yards of 39 -inch fabric. Just send FIFTY CENTS (stamps cannot .be accepted; use postal note for safety) for this Printed Pattern 4899. Send to. ANNE ADAMS; Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. The mailman will, deliver your pattern right to your door. CASUAL FUR WEAR — Sally McGuire has to keep a good grip on her furpiece—because it may run away. The little animal which drapes so well was identified by the Animal Rescue Lea- gue as a kinkajou. The league hasn't discovered how the strange little animal: which is native to the warm regions be- tween central Mexico and Brazil happened to be in Minnesota.. HRONICLES INGERFARM CrwxW.oLine O.Cle.eke You just can't please every- body. Driving back and forth along the concession roads all last week; noticing the dryness of the sown fields, where, in. most cases not a sprout of grain was showing, we thought how wonderful it would be if we could have one day of honest - to -goodness rain. And then, starting Thursday afternoon we got it. It rained most of Fri- day, you remember — a gentle, penetrating rain, swelling the. grain and causing the tender green sprouts to show above the ground. Gardens, too, ` wel- comed the moisture. And so what happened? Saturday morning we listened to Wally Crouter's early morning fore- cast . . . "T h e weatherman promises an end to this wet, miserable weather by tomor- row and we may — we just may, if we're lucky — have a fine week -end!" So there you have it — office -bound people working within doors all week long for fine weather to enjoy the week -end. Farmers and gardeners working outside most of the time don't care when it rains, just so long as the rain comes when it is most needed. We welcomed the rain too — for the few shrubs and peren- nials we had transplanted from Ginger Farm. But we have one big border here which the rain doesn't touch at all. Another case of advantages and disadvantages. , This border is in front of the living -room win- dow and under a roof projec- tion Lhat measures exactly six feet. Planters either side of the front entry are also under the eaves. When we first saw this house we loved the projecting roof. We knew the windows would let in plenty of light without the direct glare of the sun. We never thought of the flower beds net getting any rain. So now, every other day, it's out with the hose, hail, rain or shine. Fortunately there are no restrictions about watering as we have our own well, and -- we hope — an adequate wa- ter supply. Already we are pleasantly surprised with our one -acre lot. Today I found enough aspara- gus for dinner, growing here and there among the grass, stalks as thick as my finger. A neighbour told us this used. 90 be market -garden land so I suppose the few scattered roots are what is left of an asparagus bed. Most of the lawn is self - sown so naturally it is a little rough and well sprinkled with dandelions. We have a double garage and a good wide drive- way which means I can swing, around and drive out to the road instead of_ backing. That suits me just fine. My driving proficiency never did include manoeuvring the car in and out of tight spots. We are still marvelling at the quietness here. Even the planets don't bother us. At the farm many of the planes going in and out of Malten flew direct - ly over the house and reacted badly on the TV set. Here we see 'almost • as many planes but generally a. little to the side of the house. However, there are Other strange, weird noises to which we are not yet accus- tomed. Every time a tap is turned on the pressure pump starts up. Or the oil -burning furnace goes into action; or the "frig" begins to hum. We thought we had the various noises, located but Thursday night I heard a new sound. Friday morning down in the basement I heard it again. The sump -pump! Now, as each mo - to has a different tone, we think we can recognize them all. Of course we have been ter- ribly busy all week. I have been re -making drapes and Partner fixing up brass rods to hold them. All 'we had to buy was more curtain rings. Bob was here yesterday and helped Partner get a venetian blind fixed up for the den. Its for- mer home was the sunroom at the farm. Saturday afternoon I took a little time off and went to St. Peter's Church Bazaar in the village. The Bazaar was officially opened by Mrs. Kate Aitken who lives just around the corner from our lovely lit- tle church. Naturally she is a very popular persdh with the village. folk. I have met Mrs. A. on .several •occasions,' -even' se I was quite surprised when she recognized me and came up and shook hands. I also found the rector, his Wife and several of. the parishioners very friendly, easy -to -know sort of people. Needless to say I was alone. Partner doesn't take too kindly to social functions. He can't stand being ,where there is a buzz conversation. St. Peter's parish includes about 250 families and I imag- ine covers a• wide area. Evi- dently the Rector and his fam- ily are well liked. One lady and her daughter with whom I had tea come out from Toronto every Sunday to. morning 'serv- ice. We have not yet been to the church but certainly intend doing so. St. Peter's strikes a familiar note with me. I was christened,confirmed, and mar- ried at St. Peter's — but in Sudbury, England, Not Erin - dale. Incidentally "Erindale" w a s originally known as "Springfield Terrace". So far we have not found any connect- ing links between our new home at Glemsford, in Suffolk, But we may — it's a. small world. Someone reading this column might hail from Glems- ford— you never know. It was a busy little, village, well known at one time for its wool -weav- ing industries. "SWELL" PALS — Five-year-old Mimi Ard, and her French poodle Cliquot both • got their lumps— via the mumps. Medi- cal science says it's almost im- possible for a dog to have mumps, but an incredulous veterinarian confirmed that Cli- quot caught the ailment while playing with the child. So Mimi and her pet are lumped to- gether in convalescence. Modern Etiquette by Roberta Lee Q. Is It proper for a persons, who is attending a church of which he is not a member, to remain seated while others kneel? A. This person may Very prop erly lean far forward and bow his head in prayer. Q. Isn't the bridegroom sup- posed to pay for the wedding music? A. No; this expense is borne by the bride or her family. Q. Should individual dishes bo provided each ' guest for Ike various, vegetables when giving a dinner at home? A. No; this is done only la restaurants. Easy Pickup Work, ye.: ,riy 513 Just a few hours to crochet each pretty square! Easy pickup work—and before you know it, you'll have enough to join for scarf, tablecloth, or spread! Pattern 513: Crochet direc- tions for 7 -inch square in bed- spread cotton, smaller in No, 9 cotton. Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS (stamps cannot be accepted; use postal note for safety) for this pattern to LAURA WHEELER, 123 Eighteenth St., New To- ronto, Ont. Print plainly PAT- TERN' NUMBER, your NAMB and ADDRESS. Two FREE Patterns as a gift to our readers—printed right ice our NEW Laura Wheeler Nee- dlecraft Book for 1957! Dozen!' of other new designs you'll want to order—easy, fascinating hand- work for yourself, your home. Be sure to send 25 cents for your copy of this book now -- don't don't miss it! ISSUE 23 — 1957 "Try this favorite recipe" FRESH RHUBARB PIE 1 recipe pastry 1 pound rhubarb (4 cups diced) 3 tablespoons BENSON'S or CANADA Corn Starch r/s, cup .granulated sugar V4 teaspoon salt Corn Syrup 3/4 'cup CROWN BRAND 1 tablespoon butter, melted pastry .rolled ONE 9 -Inch pie pan with part of the p y t/s inch thick. !.inch lengths; place in WASH rhubarb and Tit Into pastry shell. Corn Starch, sugar COMBINE BENSON'S or CANADA and salt. YS rup and butter, mixing - ADD CROWN BRAND Corn well, pour over rhubarb: s across top ARRANGE lattice of pastry stripVI BAKE at 4501. for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 3550a 9nd bake` 45 minutes longer or until crust, le eolier brown. for free folder of other delicious recipes, write for Jane Ashley, Home Service Department, THE CANADA STARCH COMPANY LIMITED. P.O. Box 129, Montreal, P.Q.