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Zurich Herald, 1957-02-28, Page 2ANNA RIPST Vault ifr "Dear Anne .Hirst; Tonight 1 sit alone suffering the torture of a man who loves and was loved, and who lost the grandest girl in the world because of his senseless jealousy. I was so mad about her that I couldn't bear to share her even with • girl friends, and so stupid that I did not see how unjust I was. My last offense was when she dated an old beau; I lost my tern - per and stormed like crazy. She just looked at me and said she was through. I find she means it. "Why I didn't realize that one so talented was bound to attract lots of friends, I don't know. Why I thought I was such e prize that I deserved all her time is a mystery. But since I've lost her, I realize how selfish I was; if she'd only take me back, I'd never object to anybody, just be grateful for what time she gave ine. "We were engaged, as you've guessed. I know she loved me deeply, and I can't believe that Is all dead. Now life looks so bleak, I don't know how to face it. She will neither see me nor answer my calls, and she re- turns my letters. I cannot go on like this. Have you any comfort for a stricken fool? ALONE" DOMINANT MALE * Like so many men, you Lovely Centrepiece a€tNaa <ti See a0 011eeMegt 581 By LAURA WHEELER Elegant centerpiece for your dining table! A graceful swan crocheted in pineapple design — fill it with fruit or flowers. Paffern SSI. Crochet directions for swan centerpiece; body about 12 x 6 inches. Use heavy jiffy cotton — tsareh stiffly. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (stamps cannot be accepted, use postal note for safety) for this pattern to Laura Wheeler, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Print plainly PATTERN NUMBER, your NAME and ADDRESS. Our giftto you — two won- derful patterns for yourself, your home — printed in our Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book . Plus dozens of other new de- signs to order -- crochet, knit- ting, embroidery, iron -ons, nov- elties. Send 25 9Cents for your copy of the book NOW — with gift patterns printed in it! ' thought your love gave you * the right to run the girl's life. * You demanded all her thoughts * and all her talents; you had * to reign supreme, denying her * any other self - expression. • Well, this young woman had * character and individuality, * and she refused to be domin- o ated. I am surprised she put * up with your tryanny as long * as she did, * From what you tell me, I * have no doubt that she loves * you still, and it is likely she • is chastising you as a fond a mother punishes a child for being too self-centred. Assume * this is true, . and make one * more gesture for the friend- * ship you enjoyed for two years * was founded on respect and * faith as well as love, and the * difficulties you speak of only a deepened your mutual esteem. * A young woman of her char- * acter is not likely to hold out " forever, if she feels any hope +' that you can outgrow this * adolescence. " Write her once again. Tell * her that these weeks apart * have brought a new appreci- * ation of all she means to you. * With a new humility, acknow- *:ledge your selfishness and * say that you know now that * your only goal in life is to • see that she is happy in her * own way. All you ask is that • she take you back on trial. * Such a plea written in * your own words, may well * touch the heart of a girl who * probably is as lonely as you * are. * * * DRINKING COSTS TOB "Dear Anne Hirst: I am in a bad spot, and ashamed of it. I am a girl 24 years old, and have held a good position for three years. Recently I lost it through drinking. I would like to be reinstated, but my employer says he cannot depend on me, so I really am discouraged. "I can only blame myself. The fact that I am married to a man I ceased to love over a year ago is no excuse. I do feel that if I could have another chance, though, I could stop drinking al- together. Can you suggest any argument I could use to per- suade my boss to take me back? DESOLATED" * Training a new employee is * an expensive project. To dis-. * coverthat she cannot be trust- * ed to be at her best regularly * is shocking. If your work has * been superior in other ways, * your former employer may be * persuaded later on to take the * chance. • But he would, I think, re- * quire an honest record of a * total abstinence, • and you can- " not blame him for that. Ap- * preach him with this idea in • mind, and ask his considera- * tion, " I sympathize with you in * your unhappy marriage. This * is a sound reason, however, * to give all your interest and * talent to any jobyou have, for • in it lies forgetfulness of your * personal trouble and, to any * ambitious person, an absorbing * future. I wish you more suc- cess in your next position, * wherever it may be, * * * When any conflict arises be- tween two who love each other, the one that does some honest soul-searching is the one who can make the peace. Anne Hirst understands human weaknesses, and is here to help you over- come them. Write h e r at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St, New Toronto, Ont. WHIMSY ON TOP — The new Catillo.Lanvin spring collections in Paris included the millinery whimsies pictured above. Caught in fashion's web is the model at left, whose evening "hat" looks like a black spider lurking at the center of its web. The "spider' iso tiny black satin cap, from which depends a net mail dotted with appliqued flowers. M right is o new hair ornament, in harmony with the Oriental look featured in the collection. It is a brightly lacquered ribbon, inspired by the wigs worn by Japanese samurai warriors. IN SCHOOL AT HOM101 -- Keeping up with her studies is no problem for eight-year-old. Susan Wright, despite a broken leg. She just sends her voice - instead of herself — to school, It's done by a telephone intercom hook-up which conveys voices to and from her class at the Friends School, eight blocks away. HRONI INGE ' { ARM C eri.4:.oLir.e P lCla„1,14,,e Well, I left the farm last weak to spend a day and a half in Toronto. Of course I didn't do nearly as much as I had planned. However I was able to , stay overnight with Daughter and her family. As usual I spent very little time in the stores but 1 was there long enough to no- tice in passing some very lovely pictures in a special sale Of •art. Many of the pictures were beau- tiful so perhaps it was just as well that when T saw them'1 had • only a little time to spare ,befbrc ;- my train left -• it had taken me so long to get my glasses — Sizes Up To 50 4 r ^"imp.* ° 4807 SIZES 36-50 14 KZ. 4,414 Sizes up to 50 will enjoy the good looks, comfortable fit of this new sleep -time style! Dress -length or long -length nightie, pretty trimmed with lace and bow! Easy -sew a whole slumber wardrobe from this pattern — vary neckline and sleeves for year . 'round wear! ' Pattern 4807: Women's Sizes 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50. Size 36 takes 43/4 yards 35 -inch fabric. This pattern easy to use, sim- ple tosew, is tested for fit. Has. complete illustrated instructions. " Send. THXRTY.FI rE CENTS (stamps cannot be accepted, use postal note for safety) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to ANNE ADAMS, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toron- to* Ont. glasses to see with, I mean. As you know, glasses like every- thing else, have gone modern. A few years ago you had only a choice of rimless, gold-filled, nickel or horn -rimmed spec- tacles, Now you have literally dozens of frames to choose from,• all colours, shapes and sizes, some of them engraved, some even set with brilliants. They come in black, blue, yellow, white, brown or a combination of colours. They are supposed to add.. to rather than -detractfrom one's appearance. But which. kind, and what colour to .choose — that's the question. The sales- man was very anxious to sell me black frames over white gold. "Very smart" he said., Smart! They reminded me of black and nickel bathroom fixtures. I. thought I would like grey rims. So he got out light greys, blue greys and gunmetal. They all made my hair look a rusty whi ye. ) finally settled for very con- servative light brown frames. I am sure the salesman was greatly relieved that I chose anything at all. He had already suggested that if I came back... next day he would have another assortment sent in from their branch store! That would have been too much. After all I only wanted an inconspicuous frame tc hold the lenses together. My difficulty in making a decision was only because the selection was so fantastic. Fine for the young folk but surely opticians .crust have many customers that are not ' in that category and would therefore appreciate a more suitable selection from which to choose. . When I got to Daughter's place that night I found her plan- ning a little house -hunting jaunt. They want to make a move to get away from the busy street they are on. That is always a consideration for people with a young family growing up. We would like to see them come out to the country but Art can't face the idea of commuting back and forth. And I can't say I blame him. Many people who have tried living in suburbia are now moving back to the city, Others, inexperienced and hopeful, are heading for the supurbs, deter- mined wo get away from it all— whinh makes it very nice for the real estate boys. Living anywhere this weekend is a problem. After a week of lovely weather we are now ex- periencing a freezing • drizzle. The footing is so treacherous that going from the house to the barn isn't any fun. However Part- ner doesn't have to make many trips these days. There are plenty of odd jobs to do once we get settled weather but noth- ing that can't wait. No young chickens to see to; no milking to do. And from what we hear there will be less chores to do on a few other farms too. Some farmers are thinking that to raise turkeys ie an unprofitable sideline. I have spoken• to sev- eral who are going out of the business because they say the game's not worth the candle. So ° — come next Christmas house- wives may have to pay more for their turkeys. However Christ- mas is a long way off yet — glory be. We've got a lot of other things to look forward to first. Yes, a lot of things. When the weather is depressingly drab it is good to look outside and visualize the change that will take place in a few short months. ,Look at those bare trees, and the flowering.,shrubs, could anything appear more com- pletely dead that they do at this moment? Does it seem pos- sible that almost every twig green shoots will eventually ap- pear. To me, dormant life is a marvellous and awe-inspiring prelude to the miracle of spring. I can never understand how atheists can say and really be- lieve there is no God. They tell you that the spring is due to the natural forces of nature. • We know it — but who controls the forces of nature? Doesn't every- thing point conclusively to the presence of a Divine Power? Man, with all .his ingeniousness, could never change the seasons. The farmer knows it by instinct. I have yet to meet a farmer who is an atheist. No one can work with nature and deny the exist- ence of a higher power guiding and controlling the destiny of the world. Well, well, how did I get on to that? I started with spectacles and end up with theology. But then, why not? Doesn't it prove that although we may be in- volved with trivial details we are still subservient to something within ourselves which we may, or may not recognize as a power that motivates our thoughts and actions. Two days later. The first part • of this column is out of date. Now the weather is fine and bright. But, before this gets into print we may be snowed in. Who knows? Ibforrmation For TV Owners The Toronto Better Business Bureau has issued some help- ful infortnation for television owners. Mr. A. R. Haskell, General Manager of the Bureau, said that television users should re- member that reception on tele- vision can vary- from block to block — from house to house .— and from one side of the room to another. Images on the television screen may be affected by sev- eral things, the Bureau pointed out:— (1) Atmospheric conditions, a mountain or even a tall build- ing ing between you and the trans- mitting station might adverse- ly affect reception or reduce the effective range of your re- ceiver. (2) "Ghosts" (multiple,,, im- ages) are generally caused by your location and surroundings. Sometimes they can' be com- pletely or • partially elminated by antenna adjustments or by auxiliary antenna equipment. (3) Passing automobiles or airplanes may mar your pia- ture momentarily. (4) Reception can be affected by other television sets, by nearby diathermy machines or other electrical devices. When buying a television re- ceiving set two important things should be remembered, the Bu- reau stated:— (1) The manufacturer's war- ranty. (2) Service on your set. The Better Business Bureau pointed out that a manufactur- er's warranty that your set is without defects means that it any part should prove defective under normal usage within the terms of the warranty, your dealer will supply you with a replacement. They warned that most manu- facturers' warranties apply only when you deal with an author- ized dealer. Read the warranty and become acquainted with its provisions. He said: "Remember, the manufacturer's warranty ap- plies only to parts, not to la- bour or shipping costs or skilled services to determine the de- fects. Free service in the home is not included in the warranty. That's where the question of service comes in. "You have to decide whether to buy a service contract, which is offered by xnost retailers di- rectly or indirectly, or whether to buy your set without a serv- ice contract, in which case you would pay a service man 'for any subsequent service, other than the cost of replacement parts as covered by the manu- facturer's • warranty." ISSUE 9 - 1957 58—COUNT 'EM-58—Yep, there are 58 letters on that strip being held by Iola Lynn and four-year-old Philip Andrews at the Travelrama Show in New York.. City. As Miss Wales, she represented Great Britain. The 58 letters? Oh, yes. They make up the name of a Welsh town that claims the longest name in the world. In English, the name means "The church of St. Mary in a wood of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and near St. Tysilio's cave, dose to a red cave." eeeeeeee FOR SPEED 1A ITH coMFClit - Herels a new Jaguar, a series production car with full touring equipment, Called the XK4SS, it is an .adaption of the famous "D" Jaguar, winner of many major European and American' road races, The English -made vehicle will be manufactured for export in limited numbers, for those who want to combine high performance touring with production sports car racing, It features a 262 -horsepower engine.