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Zurich Herald, 1957-03-14, Page 6• ANNE .141 S T ?_M.�.41 at44441,044 "Dear Anne Hirst: How long 'do you think a widower in his 50's should wait before making dates? I realize this is extremely personal, but is. there such a thing as a conventionally accept- ed period? (It seems to me that as one grows older the period should grow shorter.) have .developed a typically adolescent crush on a man with whom I have had one arranged date. He appeared to have a wonderful time, but I haven't heard from his since. 1 had the feeling he was a little surprised at himself for enjoying another woman's company so soon after his wife's death, which occurred eight months ago. "We are in the same age group and are professional people with interesting jobs; we own our own horns in which we each live alone, our respective chil- dren being married, My husband has been dead several years, and I am truly lonely. I honestly don't care whether I remarry, but I would love to have a con- genial companion for my leisure hours. "1 wrote him a decorously en- thusiastic, brief thank you for the expensive evening we had together as part of a group and have had no reply. Can you sug- gest anything further I could do that would not be overbold? I guess you'll say it's really up to him at this point. He is really a "Flower" A 1, teaf ctieies,4 VV Pick this pretty "flower" for your serving apron—fashioned of remnants in shades of vivid colour! Sew simple to make for a smart hostess gift, bazaar best- seller! Pattern 623; Embroidery trans- fer, directions for making a "flower" apron, 17 inches. long. Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS (stamps cannot be accepted use postal note for safety) for this pattern to Laura Wheeler, Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Print plainly PATTERN NUMBER, your NAME and AD- DRESS. 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It seems * to me that after a year, he * might call on other women * without criticism. I agree that * the waiting time should dim- * inish as one grows older — * life is so short! One advantage * of middle age is that it gives * one the privilege to make his * or her own rules. * Whether the man considers * marrying again or not, a * pleasant friendship could be * encouraged, and you can be * trusted to guide it where you * will. * * FAITHLESS LAD• "Dear Anne Hirst: For nine months I have been in love with a boy whom I trusted completely. Now I have heard he is having an affair with a girl whose repu- tation is not.good. I asked him about it, and he denied it flatly. But the other day I saw elm together. "Now he admits the gassip is true. He swears he made a mis- take, and asks me to forgive him and forget it. What do you think? My mother is against my dating him. I do love him very much, but I don't want anybOdy I cannot trust. * Your mother is right. If the * boy admitted the truth of the * story and promised not to see * the girl again, he might be- * come trustworthy again, but he * continued to deny the truth * until he was found out. To * make a mistake is human, but * the honorable person does not * hide behind a lie. * If you cannot accept his * word, what is his friendship * worth? * You will miss him for a * while, but that will not be as * painful as having him deceive * you in the future. Let, him, know once and fee all that you * are one girl who values tfuth * above everything. * Middle-aged people with tact and grace .can follow their own inclinations in a way adolescents can't. If you are in a quandary, ask Anne Hirst what to do. Her understanding and common sense will guide you safely. Ad- dress her at Box 1, 123 Eight- eenth St., New Toronto, Ont. COINS BORE HEADS IN ANCIENT TIMES The first time the likeness of a human being appeared on a coin was about the year 330 B.C. according to the Book of Knowledge. At that time the coins of Macedon were imprint- ed with the portrait of Alexan- der the Great. Before then the portraits on coins had represen- ted the various gods. It is by means of these coin portraits that reasonable likenesses of many early Greek and Roman rulers, of whom no other such record exists, have been passed down to the present time. Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero and Cleopatra are amongst those commernmerated, in this way. SQUEEZE PLAY—With tongue In cheek, Dr. Robert Rose, right, explains that only by coordinating their breathing did he and two companions ride "comfortably". The gas tank of the tiny German -made Isetti-300, a Italian design, holds only 2.4 gal» ions, but that's enough, as the doodlebug gets 60 miles to the tallon. its six -horsepower motor cruises at 60 miles per hour. a tIeterriga, einnettee Street* leessA,Ain;e4, ieleeereee OCTOPUS LOOK—Two girls lend legs to Paris model Marif-Jose to give her multi -limbed look in showing latest in fancy foot- wear for the spring season. • Last week I ended my. column with an unbelievably prophetic statement. I said "'by fleXteeveek we may be snowed iri'Le: who knows?" And we have peen— more or less. Trucks, and cars with chains or snowtires man- aged to get through to the house but that's about all. There is more snow in the lane now than than we, have had for several years. There is also a big snow' TrAPe.,9P' tiv.4rpawn,` have neither of us reeehed'aie, secilied.:childhood—we hope! 'The' snowman was built by two little tots and their mother .who were staying with us all last week. Niece Betty and her children— Susan, age two and a half and Michael nineteen monthsl old. Two of the nicest and Impedes% wee souls anyone could want to have around. True, they made plenty of noise, got -into mischief end had crying spells. But one •ilan forgive all that if the child - Yen have nice dispositions. De- liver me from youngsters who are spiteful, peevish and spoilt. There were times last week when this old place was really a mad -house, . One day two neighbour -children came to visit and when the four of them got properly acquainted and started to play—shrieking, laughing and • chasing each other through the • rooms—it was really terrific. The same thing happened the Sunday before when. Dave was out here. The rest of us sit back and marvel at their energy. I generally manage to get the anieefolk into a room by them - so they can talk if they without too much in- , 9 * Betti and her family here for a last visit before heading North—to Sudbury—as her husband has been transfer- red to .„a hydro project in that region. I •suppose it will be a long time before the children are back on •a farm again— more's the pity as they do love to see the heifers kick up their heels and the old biddies cackle and scratch. There certainly must be an affinity between children and animals. David is .just as keen. If grandpa goes to the barn without him there is really a howl, We seem to live a life of con- trasts these days. When Partner and I are alone the house is unbelivably quiet but it is usually the lull before a storm —a storm such as I have just • mentioned, created by childish exuberance and energy. Ho* - ever, this weekend will probably be tineveritful, except that Joy and Bob may be up. Neither weather nor roads hinder them when they want to come—and they usually do if for no other reason than to get eggs. Some - tunes we ask them if they come to see us or to get eggs! Eggs . . , Dee and Joy both say they never .get eggs from a store the size that our hens lay even though what they pay for are supposed to be Grade A. Large, They wonder where the big eggs go. We are puzzled about that too, We rarely see eggs for sale as big as . those we sell and certainly they can't be as fresh. But we are very • well satisfied with the milk now that we have to buy it. Homo- genized milk is far more palat- able than fresh milk straight from the cow, to say nothing of • pasteurization. And the skim milk we buy for ourselves is very good indeed. We have also been experimenting with citrus fruits and juices. Besides our morning grapefruit we like oranges sometimes during the • day. But good oranges are about the hardest things to buy. You never know Until you peel your orange how thick the skin is, or how diy and pithy the orange may be. So now we buy either concentrated orange juice in small cans or pure juice in car- tons. But the question remain's —where are the good oranges like we had when I was a child? No artificial colouring, thin skins and lots of juice. How can the quality of oranges change so much? And then we come to potatoes. Potatoes that lbolr fine on the outside but li'ave, great cavities 'on the inside: Some have dry - rot or the beginning of ring -rot and go black when they are • holed. The grading may not be intentionally dishonest as many defections do not show on the outside. Last week I bought a sack of potatoes that were really Grade A.L.—but they were not Ontario potatoes. We had a lot of wet weather last year during the potato growing season so we can hardly blame the potato growers for the poor quality: We should rather pity them for the loss they incurred. Ah well, some things improve with the years. some don't. Pot- atoes and oranges may be in- • ferior but we like the way child- ren are dressed now compared with years ago. Thick heavy clothing, gum rubbers and over - socks were -the best we had to offer. Now children have padded nylon snow -suits, fur -lined boots . and they go out warm' and un- hampered., They roll around in the snow and remain warm and dry. The only drawback is zip- ing them into the blessed things. Grandmas need a little educa- • tion to perform that job success- fully. I have finally reached the stage of getting the cocoon out of its covering but getting it back in again is another story! Mother generally has to come to the rescue. • The per capita consumption Lf beef this year will break all previous records, according to the latest estimates et farm managerneat specialists. The per capita consumption figure for 1955 .was 81 pounds, but for 1956 is estimated to reach 83 pounds:. Dog's Long Won An unusual and touching story of •a lost dog comes from New Zealand. A family of four were on a motor tour there when daring a stop, their dog wandered, into the thick bush, and failed to return. For hours the family searched frantically, but as dusk was ail- ing, they had to give up and drive sadly away without the dog. About nine months later they were travelling again over the same desert road, thinking wist- fully of their missing pet, when suddenly, to their amazement. they saw him, sitting forlornly by the side of the road at the place where he had left the car. Evidently, the dog had kept patient vigil there, day after day during the long_and weary months, awaiting their return. 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ISSUE 11 — 1957 At Age Two, He's 'Seeing Eye' For Parents "And a little child shall lead thein , . ." This familiar quotation is a reality in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hathaway; The child is only two years old. He is their son, Clarence. Both par- ents are totally deaf. Furthermore, his dad is blind and his mother sees only dimly.- But already, rising to what he seems to feel is his responsibility, little Clarence is helping them overcome their handicaps. His understanding shows in the way he clasps 441 OOMPAN,45,), "Little Eagle Eye," as itis parents call twe-year-old Clarence Ifiathaway, leads.his blind father, Darold, to the mailbox. their hands to guide them. He hands them things. When it is time for mail, he summons his dad with a trouser -leg tug and shepherds him to. the mailbox. He guides them on shopping trips, taking them in and out of stores and onto buses, So far, Clarence is sober -faced and silent though his parents make a point of talk- ing to him. Between themselves they use finger messages on the palms of their hands. He's expected to begin talking when he starts to nursery school. A bit gooey, but a gesture of love. Clarence digs his finger lots birthday cake Icing and passes a go to Ms mother. 1 IS pottecla front ais 175-potind CHARLES VAN DOREN, READER: Coehlt tibtix$, book nits, veneerer.. •