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"June came into the world this morning"..."What is so rare as a day in June?" Noth.lng...noth- ing at all, unless it be a succes- sion of them. balmy. sun-lit and scented with a million fragrances of clean earth. of grass and leaf and blossom. as has been this first day of it. Out in the open with the two small ones for com- panions we paid our respects to its loveliness. Swiftly the sun- light dissolved the dampness of morning, returning the old glints of myriads off diamonds to the pond-water. opening wide the col- orful cups of the tulips. coaxing the lilacs to open their clovelets of petals and setting its exquisite charm over valley and hill. What enchanting vistas were spread

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JUNE 8. 1951

Our Trip To Europe

By Helen M. Jack (Continued)

A few miles from Paris. via the 'Bois de Bologne" ta beautiful wooded park on the outskirts), is the Castle of Malmaison. the home of Napoleon and Josephine. with all the rooms just as they were in Napoleon's time. Partic- ularly imprcssive here was the Table of Austerlitz-the top be- ing done in mosaic work of multi- coloured stones.

After a full week in Paris we proceeded on to Berne. Switzer- land. about a seven hours' jour- ney by train. As soon as we crossed the Swiss border our train was connected to an elec- All trains in Switz- electric. very clean

of roadside beguiling. 1'1eW'lWli-'-land fast. and although they are

ged. fresh-leaved. blossoms. "Haven't you a view from here-and just look at. those wild apple-trees blossom-3 ing along the line! Aren't theyl beautiful?" we c::clalmcd. recall-1 ing that so often Nature sets her surprise in unexpected places. in regard to landscapes-and hu- mans, when uc stopped a mo- mcnt at a door recently. "Beauti- ful?" the housewife laughed. "Well. to tell you the truth, Ellen. I've been so busy with the house- cleaning and the gardening. I haven't had time to notice. And as for apple-trees. is there more than one?” It is a busy house- wife indeed. and one sadly care- less, we think. should she not take time to lift her eycs to the hills these days. to quaff deeply of the beauty. the strenzth. the tranquility and sweetness sppread there. it 0 O

The mill in the bottom of the valley-and not much more than a stone's throw from our kitchen window-is idle now that Mr. C. is away on his holiday. Like a good grandmotlier who has put. down the small stocking she has been knitting to turn in mind one of memory's pages. so the old mill sat today-thinking perhaps of those lush days of her past when she was the focal point of

the farming. Full to the door with the grists. of wheat that awaited in turn the milling.

Brought in the mill-road in farm- wagon, or cart. in impressive loads which betokened prosperous farm- ing, or in lesser quantity in ”tbo cxpress' or in a bugzgy. the single sack against the knee of the driver. Doubtless as does their younger palmier days return to humans, so too again she would feel the rhythmic throh of the machinery which assured the housewives near and far of tooth- some bread and cakes for the days ahead. Seeing once more as a mother will the baby-face of her child now grown. the glory of Autumn fading from the sides of

adorned Wlm-'quite expensive. they were by far 1'-”9'the most modern we rode on--

third class was about the equiva- lent of first in other countries. The countryside of Switzerland is much greener even than England and of course very rugged. The railroad passes through many tunnels and just when there was beautiful SCPIlCl'y to take in we would pass through another tun- incl. As I said to someone when questioned on Switzerland-"Yes, the tunnels are beautiful.” a I C

Berne. the capital. is a small but beautiful city nestled in the Alps. This particular section of Switzerland is German speaking. We were fortunate at getting a clean. modern hotel opposite the station where we made our head- quarters for three days. The food was not cheap but was delicious and very plentiful. Most courses were served in very large bowls ffrom which you just helped yourself. I might mention here that we had never been served butter with our meals in France but thought that in Switzerland. noted for its dairying. it would be included with the meal-it was, after we paid extra for it. Par- ticularly enjoyable to us was the Swiss chocolate. after being with- out candy of any kind since we left Canada.

The sidewalks in Berne. as in other Swiss cities. are covered overhead. to that one may walk

outside all the time protected from the weather. The shops contain an abundance of every-

thing and the Swiss watches and

jewelry of all kinds are very beau-

tiful and eye-catching. ' O O O

In Switzerland there are three official languages spoken-French. German and Italian. and we were told there is one section where an actual Swiss language is spok- en. which is a mixture of the other three. A great number of Swiss also speak English under- standably.

Switzerland. on the surface at

least. appeared to be the ideal country; a model for the rest of j- . the world. Of course. it isn't a I: . (,3 country that has been scarred by ryplousehold Scrapbook? the ravages of wanaithoughthere

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There is no evi- dence of poverty of any kind. the standard of living is very high and cleanliness is apparent every- where. The Swiss franc. good anywhere in the world, is about the size of our 25c piece and is broken down on the same basis as our 31.00, one hundred centiemes being one franc.

The Parliament Buildings. with their bluish domes. are the only attraction as far as buildings are concerned but it is uplifting merely to stroll through a city of this type and admire it.

The Swiss people seemed ex- ceptionally friendly and helpful- they are proud of their country and are very anxious that you don't miss its sections of particu-

By Roberta Lee

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Linoleum

If. because of rainy weather. the linoleum seems unusually dirty. pour a little kerosene into a pail of water for clcallilig. It will loos- en ihe dirt w0n:ic1'lully and make the task of washing much easier.

Storing Silverware

When silverware is to be stored away for the summer months or longer. it can be prevented from tarnishing by sprinkling with. or packing in. dry flour.

Leather Dressing

A good dressing for leather-cow cred chairs is a solution of equal parts of linseed oil and vinegar.

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The two-piece suit-dress is won- derful for warni ucatlier because. it has a suit look yet needs no blouse! This shawl-collared one with fitted packet could be made as a short sleeve cotton or rayon . . . in a long sleeve version. too.

No.. 2047 is cut in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18. 20. 36. 38. 40. 42. 44. 46. 48 Size is, 47; yards 35-inch. or 4'.-.1 yards w-inch.

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DEAR MISS DIX: What in the world can you do with a 'man who goes about dressed like a tramp and who is positively indiffer- em. to his personal appearance? I am in love with a man who in clean physically and morally, but when I look at his sloppy old brown pants and his coat and waistcoat that seem to have been assembled from a ragbaig. I wonder, if I married him. if he wouldn't become intolerubie. He is very particular as to my appearance. and seems V content just to worship me. never dreaming that I

long to worship him in the same way I have tried In a tactful way to make him aware of his slacknesl. but his only reply ll. "That is why I need you." What shall I do? Swallow my pride and marry him because he is so fine in other ways, even if he is a living example of what

No Well-Dressed Man Should Wear? DISGUSTED D. M.

- ANSWER: Slovenllness used to be considered the hallmark of genius. Perhaps your young man belongs to this class. But make very sure that he is a genius before you marry him for, as a general thing. carelessness about one's personal appearance is nothing but sheer laziness and shiftlessness. or lack of perception and up-lo-datencss and all the qualities that make one get along In the world.

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A man puts on a soiled shirt in the morning because it is less trouble than to put buttons on a clean one. He doesn't shine his shoes because that would require five mlnutes' work. He doesn't send his clothes to the cleaner or take out the spots himself and press them because that is a little work. Such a man is a slacker by nature. and ninety-nine times out of a hundred he will spend his life sitting on the do-nothing stool. Judging a man by his clothes isn't as silly as it seems. It is about the best way we have of getting his number.

But. of course. there are exceptions to all rules and there are doubtless men who have all the virtues except clothes sense. So. if you are certain the man has plenty of intelligence along other lines and that his sloppiness is not the result of laziness and stupidity. go ahead and marry him and save your sensibilities by making yourself his valet.

DEAR MISS DIX: I am a woman of 40. in love with a man nine years younger than 1. He knows I am older but not how much. When I first met him I told him we were not suited to each other because of the difference in our ages. but he said he didn't care how much older I was. He claims he would love me no matter how much dif- ference there was in our ages. I donit have anything. so he couldn't

be after my money. He has proved his love in many ways. He seems to enjoy every minute of the time we spent together. Is nine years too much difference?

SHIRLEY

ANSWER: While a marriage between two people with the wo- man so much the elder merits careful consideration and a thorough weighing of all circumstances. it is by no means a matter to be dis- missed with a firm "Impossible!" Are you sure you are really in love with this man. and not marrying merely because you are lone- some? Is It certain that he loves you as a mature man loves his mate. and is not seeking maternal solace and protection? Age as measured in years is not of itself important; the vital con- C9?" is "19 me!"-81 1186. A man of 30 may be as old in his tastes and feelings as 11 woman of 40. and it really doesn't matter which has had more birthdays. No man marries a woman older than himself unless she has some quality -of heart and mind that appeals strongly to him and he is much less liable to grew tired of her than he is of a young girl hwhose character is unformed and whose appeal to him is her yout . , As the wife of a man so much younger than yourself. vou have a greater responsibility to keep yourself abreast of the times. smart- ly ggofmed. and eager to follow your husband's interests.

0 Ore you marry, be sure your fiancee knows exactly how much older you are. Even though he says it makes no difference. the fact should be established to prevent later repercussions

DEAR MISS DIX: I a th th band and I are devoted tomeache orlllferegngt tgrytldhlgn 1llzyelllils- splendidly. but the children are driving me into a nervogus ire let down with their constant quarrellng. calling each other name a-l Rfsjlllgilz about everything. The two older girls even have list sfigahnts :::de"a)a(m afgald to leave them together for fear I shall need the er Vi en I come back. What can I do with such cmm;-en-3 A DISCOURAGED MOTHER

ANSWER: Separate ih . if ' school or away from home.emIn tlli):tssl:r)l;e,; ..:3ni,l(1,lne tog them 0" M the peace of the household and save your nerves 5 east promote

DOROTHY DIX t I wer problems of ence-1-TImintre!l'l;s,t gl:I'::I)l:'lIlliIe:'octr)lI.1l:Iel:'. but Wm um

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Q.- How can I keep gilt frames looking clean and new?

A. If they are covered with a coat of white varnish while still new, all finger mark; and dirt can be washed off with water without injury to the frames.

Q. How can I avoid the neces-

slty of tying the ends of the threads when hemming towels, tablecloths, sheets and similar

articles?

A. After hemming these artic- les. turn around and stitch back for an inch or so. and it will not be necessary to tie the thread ends.

. How many drops are there in a level teaspoonful? A. Sixty drops.

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1. What is wrong with this sen- tence? "Miss Ice sang "rhe Rog. HT is a vocal sole."

2. What is the correct pronunc- iation of "siesta"?

3. Which one of these words is misspelled? Aqulttal. aqueduct. aqulline. aquarium.

l-land-lmlilod qamonta are v ry popular amongst young people on any tun- oge lad would be pleased to be the proud armor of this handsome. llOCVO- lou pullover. It is knitted of beige wool with the Fair Isle pattern in shades of rust. blue. yellow. brown and groan. For a leaflet giving gm the directions for lmmlng this FA ISLE PULLOVER in sin: I4. is and I8 years. just and a stamped, uli-addrouod on- volopo to the Needlework Dept. of this paper asking for lnoflot CW-21.

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When Drs. Banting and Best taught the medical profession that diabetes. the formerly fatal dis- ease. could be controlled by in- suiin. and Drs. Minot and Murphy taught physicians that the always fatal disease, pernicious anemia. could be controlled by liver and later by liver extracts. it was but natural that research workers would try to find the cause and then the prevention and treatment of heart disease. which kills three times as many as cancer. Heart and blood vessel diseases kill more people than the next five leading causes of death combined. It is only natural. therefore. that an organization to make the big fight against heart and blood vessel dis- eases should be sponsored by the American Heart Association and its branches throughout the Uni- tcd States and Canada

In a previous article I wrote about the Annual Heart Fund. col- lected from those interested in saving or prolonging the lives of men. women and children. I wrote of how the funds thus collected were distributed to various hospi- tal clinics and to laboratories doing special work in the investi- gation of heart disease. However. the greater portion of the funds raised are retained by the local affiliated heart Organization to support their own needed heart disease service. The heart disease

community service provided by each branch of the American Heart Association includes im-

provement of diagnostic equipment and other facilities, rehabilitation of industrial workers suffering with heart and blood vessel dis- eases and projects for easing the burden of housewives with heart disease.

The slogan of the American Heart Organization, "New Hopes for Hearts" strikes a keynote of optimistic determination based on past gains and anticipated victor- ies in the fight on heart disease. It is pointed out that while heart disease kills off so many. if all the facts already known about it were known to all of us. it would prevent groundless fear and encourage positive action. It no longer need be said that once you have heart disease or have an at- tack (coronary thrombosis) you are likely to die soon.

People are being encouraged to protect their hearts through regu- lar medical examinations. making possible early discovery of heart disease and hence early treat- ment.

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42 For Tomorrow

SOME shrewd and clever think- ing with formulation of plans sup- ported by earnest attack. applic- ation and determination could prove highly constructive and re- warding Attack stagnant or men- .aced situations not only with keen study but with concentr ted

efforts. A fresh slant. or cl vcr change. could solidify objectives. bringing about pleasant relations

and a happy denouement. perhaps with romantic connotations.

For the Birthday Those whose birthday it is. may have some keen and fresh slant on existing conditions, of sound basic possibilities. Perhaps a flash of ingenuity. new ways and means

for tackling lagging situations, thereby swinging baffling pros- pects into high levels of accom-

plishment. New ideas. supported by rare skill. sound techniques and persistent efforts. could lift men- aced objectives into worthwhile achievement. A side issue by way of reward could create happy per- sonal relations. domestic, social. A child born on this day. has splendid abilities to cope with

frustrations and obstacles. Ver- satile. original in thought and action. difficulties could vanish and happy personal contacts be enjoyed. enly mean?

5. What is a word beginning

with at that means "outrageous"? ANSWERS

1. Omit "as a vocal solo." 2. ru si-es-ta. i as in sit. e an in less. accent second syllable. 3. Aoquittal. 4. Lazy and nlipshod in any way. (Pronounce sluv-en.-ll,

u as in up). "His slovenly habits made him unpopular." 5. Atroc- ious.

FLIN FLON. Man. - (GP) - Four members of the Chamber of cnmmerce which is urging con- struction of natural stone fire- places along highways as a tourist attraction decided to set an ex- ample. They constructed a fireplace

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pglnc a medium-sized 919 P1!” with pastry and brush -it with on white. Wash the rhubarb Ind cut in half-inch pieces. Peel if neces- sary, but the young pink Pllnlv '5 the but and need not be scroll”!- Mix the sugar. flour. beltalm 688 and seasonings. and add to the rhubut. Stir in the chopped dd-Wt Place in the lined pie tin. cover with strips of pastry mnklnc I lattice top. and bake 46 minutes in a moderate oven. serve hot or cold. SPICE!) Il8Ill;AIlll.B MERINGUE 2 eggs, 2'4 cups rhubarb. 1 cup sugar. 2 level tablespoons flour. few grains salt. Ha teaspoon cinna- mon. lt teaspoon nutmeg, 2 to 3 tka!bl;.-spoons butter. 1 unbaked pic I C .

Beat the yolks until fairly thick. add the sugar. salt. cinnamon, nut- me; and flour. all of which NW6 been sifted together. Mix these thoroughly with the rhubarb. which should be at a tender red variety. cut in winch pieces. Turn into a pan lined with unbaked pastry. Dot with butter. Bake the pie in a hot oven 450 degrees F.. for the nrst 10 minutes, then re- duce heat to moderate 375 degrees F. and continue baking until rhu- barb is tender. Remove pie from oven and cool. Cover with mer- ingue made of the 2 egg whites. 1,; cup sugar. sifted; a few grains of salt and N3 teaspoon vanilla. Pile on top of the pic. then brown the meringue in a slow oven 300 degrees F. about is minutes.