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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS. COLBORNE, ONT. NOV. 7, 1957 f ANN€ HURST I "Dear Anne Hirst: A few years age- you wrote that a father can be jealous of any young man his daughter dates. I wonder whether that can be the reason my husband is dead set against our daughter's romance? I can find no other basis for his antipathy. The boy is a fine lad she has known two years. He has been supporting an unmarried sister, but she will marry the first of the year and then he and our girl want to go ahead. I am all for it. "My husband's attitude is upsetting us all. He gives no reason that we can accept. Lately he has grown openly opposed, and almost insults the boy. He has threatened our daughter he may refuse to let her date him' at all ! "She is a grand girl, mature and responsible. She and her father have always been devoted, but now she is defying him and declares if the lad can't come here she will meet him somewhere else. I can't blame her, either. Even if they should elope, I would feel it is her father's fault. "He has always been so proud of her I Today they scarcely speak, and he is depressed and very miserable. How can he expect she can keep on loving him when he is at odds with her future husband? -- TROUBLED MOTHER" Jiffy-Cut, Sew! PRINTED PATTERN Cock One. y<vid 35" 48551 ONE SIZE^ Our Printed Pattern is chock-full of the prettiest apron styles. Paper pattern is one piece--cut complete apron at one time. Each one yard 35-inch fabric. Printed pattern 4855 includes • 11 3 styles. Misses' Medium size only. Each apron: 1 yard 35-inch. Applique transfer. Jiffy-cut--all one piece! Printed directions on each pattern part. Easier, accurate. Send FORTY CENTS (stamps cannot be accepted, use postal note for safety) for this pattern. Please print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to ANNE ADAMS, Box 1, 123 Eighteenth Street, New Toronto, Ontario. : of * his daughter that he violently * rejects the idea of her falling * in love with any man. He re- * fuses to admit this even to * himself, but the sense of guilt * grows upon him. Most fathers * expect their daughters to mar- * ry, and only hope she will find * a young man worthy of her. * Your husband must begin to * think al her happiness instead * of his loss when she marries. * To deny a woman's right to * love antagonizes her so com- * pletely that for years ahead * she may not be able to love * him wholeheartedly again. * He should be reminded that * in your state the girl could * have married a year ago with- * out his consent if she had been * so inclined. How can he cloud * her engagement period with * such cruel reprisals? She has * been loyal enough to want his * blessing on her wedding day. * How can he in all decency re- * fuse it? Cheer her with hope * for the future. The young man * cannot marry immediately, * and the two are content to * wait for the happy day. * Use all your influence to * persuade your husband to * withdraw his senseless opposi- * tion to their continuing to see * each other. That is ill-timed, * and has aroused her defiance. * At least the knowledge of * your moral support' will draw * her closer to you, and perhaps * for your sake she will not do * anything foolish. MOTHER OPPOSES BEAU "Dear Anne Hirst: You advised two friends of mine on their problems, and that encourages me to ask your "help for myself. ... At a friend's house four months ago I met a nice boy whom I really fell for. But my mother has learned that he drinks, and has forbidden me to see him at all. I am heartbroken. I have met him secretly, though and I don't like the idea. "He has always been sweet to me, and never misbehaved in any way. He has asked me to marry him, but I can't do that without Mom's consent as I am only 16. His family all like me, and approve of our getting married when he can afford to. 1 do love him, but I don't see any way out. Do you? -- SAD GIRL" * A boy who drinks is not fit * to date a nice girl. Your mo- * ther has done- the only thing » she could in the circumstances, * and you will have to obey her * to the letter or you may find * yourself in grave trouble. * Tell the lad you cannot see * him again until he has learn- * ed to control his weakness and * can win your mother's appro- * val. If he sincerely cares for * you he will conduct himself * like a gentleman, give up his * drinking, and in other ways * prove he is worthy of your * love and your faith. It may * take quite a while, but he can * do all of this -- if he will. When a family problem disturbs you, turn to Anne Hirst. She has been successful in helping parents and children understand each other, and she can help you, too. Write her Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Ingenuity is called for in dealing with wasp's nest. One man who was plagued by wasps making their home under the roof of his house resourcefully pulled a transparent polythene bag over his head, put another bag on each hand (secured with rubber bands at the wrists) and removed the nest in perfect safety! UNPERTURBED--Looking as cool as the wax dummy she is, this mannequin maintains her royal dignity as an unexpected visitor Imashes into her display window home. Warren Walker lecldentally knocked the automatic transmission of his car into "drive" as he leaned over to put some letters into a curbside faatlbox. And "drive" the car did, right into the store window, tyalker suffered shock and lacerations of the left arm. SIGN OF THE TIMES-Richard A. Borel is right with the times as his Ohio license plate F-L-U proves, Boral says it was sheer accident that he was issued the plates, but the garage attendant, left, where Borel porks his car, goes along with the gag and uses his handkerchief to ward off any flu bugs. Special letters on auto plates have been available to Ohio motorists for several years. hronicles %ingerFarm *%/ Cwrvdolitve P. Ctcvrke Last week came to an end with plenty of heat, humidity and a bad electrical storm lasting most of Saturday night. It rained so fast and made such a noise I couldn't hear the sump pump working. I had visions of the water backing up and flooding the basement. But I didn't get up to see! Partner, of course, was sleeping soundly --he always says why worry about a storm, you can't stop it. That is very true but somehow it isn't much comfort if you're lying awake listening to it. Today, thank goodness, the weather is bright and cool, just the kind of day I like--and good weather to catch up on odd jobs that have been waiting for just such a time. Not that I wasted much time last week, what with canning, "jelling", knitting and making pillow-cases for our new hospital . . . and spending money. Ah yes, and thereby hangs a tale--on account of which Partner says I make him mad! It's like this--one way and another I do a lot of sewing and several times Partner has suggested that I get myself an electric sewing machine. But I always said I didn't need it, that the machine I had still did a good job Besides that it has a sentimental value. When we first came to Canada--that was in 1919--we settled on the Saskatchewan prairie. We had very little money, certainly not much to set up house with, and a baby' on the wa». Besides that there were cows and hens to buy before we could start making a living There were many things we had to do without, and I didn't mind. But there was one thing I was determined to have and that was a sewing machine. Partner was quite willing because he knew I would make good use of it. So we went shopping for a machine--contrary to the advice of prairie farmer-friends 'with whom we were staying. What we bought was a table model machine. Electric? Oh my, no! This was a hand model type but made by a well-known company, it cost us $38. That was a terrific outlay. But I was as happy as could be. My machine did a wonderful job even if 1 did have to crank it by hand. The years passed . . . we moved to Ginger Farm in Ontario . . . and at _ some time 1 was -given an old' treadle machine. The head wasn't as good as my hand model. But one day I had a brain-wave. I took of! the hand-gear, wittled out the well on the old stand, got a belt and fitted my own machine or, to the treadle stand. It worked like a charm and for years did all kinds of sewing for pur own family, for the W.I. and the Red Cross. Ten years ago I had a little motor put on it. I was really in the luxury class and my machine continued to do good work. So, every time Partner suggested a new machine I came up with some excuse for not getting it. But of late I have begun to weaken. New machines, with backward and forward stitching darners, and button-hole makers are really wonderful. Besides that, they are so compact, taking up little space, whereas my 'old faithful' was so cumbersome the only place for it was down in the basement--and that's where I had to work, o cut a long story short I took advantage of the special Exhibition offer and a had a new console electric sewing machine sent here. Old Faithful? Well, I still have it. I am thinking of lending it to a friend of mine rather than sell it or give it away. And why was Partner mad? Because he said, except for my own stubborn-ness, I might just as well have had a new machine years ago. Well, last week I told you I had another little Women's Institute matter to bring to your attention. It is this: There is a suggestion coming up before the next F.W.I, meeting of the Board of Directors to the effect that no member shall belong to more than one branch at any one time, and that a Life member, moving to another district, may ask to have her membership transferred. Previously a person could belong to a second branch but with voting power only in one. I don't think the question of life membership had ever been raised. Now there must be many members like myself -- removed to another district and wishing to continue working with the W.I. I am a charter member of one branch and seven years ago I was made a life member--an honour that I treasure greatly. I should feel like a traitor if I transferred my life membership to another branch. Personally, I would like that membership to remain as it is but I would also like the privilege of belonging to a branch in the district where we now live, even if voting power and taking office be confined to that one branch. This is something for W.I. members to think about-- and give an opinion, before a change is made which might later be regretted. Modern Etiquette. .. by Roberta Lee Q. Is it proper to say "Yes?" instead of "Hello," when answering the telephone? A. Although "Hello" is the more widely accepted manner of answering the telephone, there's nothing wrong with saying "YES?" The most important thing is a pleasant, friendly Q. Would it be proper when leaving a hospital to tip a trained nurse who has been unusually kind and efficient? A. It is better not to do this. Nurses belong to the professional class and might resent this. A nice gift, however, is in good Q. May candles be used on the dinner table, even if they are not to be lighted? A. Yes; candles are always correct on the dinner or supper table. Q. Is it ever proper for a lady to assist a gentleman on with his coat? A. Only if he is very old, feeble, or crippled. Otherwise, Q. If a girl has no parents and she has no means of giving a party to announce her engage- ment, how can she make this announcement? A. Her best way to do this is through the society-news page of her local newspaper. Q. Is it improper to blow • spoonful of soup or coffee before taking it into the mouth? A. Not if the blowing is done very gently and inconspicuously. Refrain from "blowing up a Q. What is the best possible acknowledgment to an introduction? A. Just plain "How do you do" will suffice in almost any situation. And, of course, this should always be accompanied by a smile. Q. How are invitations to a bridal shower issued? A. Since these are informal affairs, the invitations may be made by telephones, note, cards, or even in person. Cute Cuddlers Cute-soft-cuddly -- just the doll a tot wants. Brother and sister dolls make a "family" for a little youngster. Pattern 634: pattern, directions for two 12-inch sock dolls, clothes, hair-do, face pattern,. Easy sewing -- cuddly pal. Send THIRTY-FIVE CENTS (stamps cannot be accepted, use postal note for safety) for thh pattern to Laura Wheeler, Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., New Toronto, Ont. Print plainly PATTERN NUMBER, your NAME and ADDRESS. Two FREE Patterns as a gifl to our readers -- printed righi in our 1957 Laura Wheelea Needlecraft Book. Dozens oi other designs you'll want to or der -- easy fascinating handwork for yourself, your home, gifts, bazaar items.' Send 25 cent! for your copy of this book to day ISSUE 45 - 1957 "You will like this tasty recipe" TURHOVEKS COOK, " .Ikl50(..s„C»«>A ADD tomatoes gr°^ /^.^ cons»0ntiy, 0%rolnUte, ad.shsouce,ifdesired. SERVE hot w«»h hors-ra YIELD-. 6 servings- For free folder of other delicious recipes, write to: Jane Ashley, Home Service Department, THE CANADA STARCH COMPANY LIMITED F.O. Box 129, Montreal, P Q.