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"New Year's Resolutions!" James considered our query a moment at breakfast that morninm Then- "I reckon, Ellen" he said "I'm we old now to bother much with the me, i, guess" he smiled across the table, "you'll Just have to mike the best of me - take me 3! I I111

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TEE GUARDIAN

JANUARY 7. 1952

Bartletts

' I By Peggy Don:

' I MOdOl'l'I El'lqUG'HO cnAp'1-E3 Two By loberla Leo

Q. How does a married woman sign her name to a business letter? A. She signs her letter without any title, using her Christian name, as. "I-ielen D. Stuart." and then in the lower lefthand comer of the letter she writes her name as she wishes the replier to ad- dress her envelope, viz. (Mrs. Don- ald 8.. Stuart.) When a man is walking in

Part one

And so Celia was born. They were amused by the bllby bill neither of them displayed the slightest sense of responsibility to- ward her. Mary sues sister Jud- ith was horrified. It was she. also. who sent them money when the one night stands weren't paying off very well and the big breaks were Just around the next corner.

So Judith suggested, fearfully;

you as you are, James." we ob- served. "Resolutions are supposed to make it better tor us to live with ourselves." "Oh well, I'll have to manage . . . Just dodder along as I have been. To tell you the truth, I usually think of mak- ing at least one when I 5'09 W look back over the old year but by the time folks are as old as habits are so well established and"l ' Ihc twlnl-:.le:i. ' "comfortable, Ellen; it wouldn't. be a mite of use trying 1:: break or better them." "And what were you thinking of re- Iclving?" Jamie pursued the sub- Ject

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to hold it?

A. Yes.

Q. Isnit. it all right to use the fingers when eating French-fried potatoes?

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v Q. What is a good cough rein- edy?

A. A remedy that is excellent for relieving coughs is made by mixing honey and lemon juice. To relieve a violent spasm of whoop- ing cough, allow a lump of butter to melt in a glass of warm milk and give it to the patient.

How can I remove a scraich walnut furniture?

A. Cut a wauit or Brazil nu: kernel into half and rub the scratch vigorously with the fresh- ly-cut nut. The oil from the kernel will roflnish the wood.

Q. How can I freshen the ap- pearance of shabby leather shoes?

A. Try rubbing the leather with the inside of a fresh orange peel. and then polish with a soft cloth.

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Jamie was spending a few days of his holidays w.in us at Alder- lea. away from the mounting re- sponsibilities of his home and much enjoying the change which was giving him leisure to indulge in those items of it which are us- lually dear to such lads.

with granddaughter and her :father he was able to share sleigh rides along the fields at the sea- sonal haulings and it was one of these that the younger farmer took time out to set traps with him on a certain wily lieast's trail. It was he too, doubtless recalling those things which intrigued his cum fancy in the boyish years, who set up a target on a hillside against which the masculine mem- iliers of the family were able to practice their marksmanship with I. rifle.

It was pleasant for us to note that is spite of a lengthy interval since be last entered a like con-i itcst, James the left-handed one was able to hold his own with thel best. of them.

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1. What is wrong with this sen- tence? "Remember. this is just be- tween the three of us;,We'll divide up the profits later."

2. What is the correct pronunc- iation of "route" (course of trav- el)?

3. Which one of these words is misspelled? Alliance. allibl, alliga- tor, allegorical.

4. What does the word logical" mean?

5. What is a word beginning with vi that means "lively in fem- per or conduct"? -

Granddaughteris share was to attend to the details. She rounded up the cats and the dog "just in case they follow us" and delivered them to our care and keeping in the kitchen. "If he cries for us" she said of the latter faithful pet," don't let him out. Just be :fir:n with himl" she advised.

This was an echo of her grand- 1ather's words on those occasions when we are left for a while to take care of her and ,her brother in the absence of their parents. when they arrive at some tearful issue, "Here, here!" James will try to mediate "that's no way for good children to.actZ" Should the wall- ing continue, it is usual for him to zriumble an excuse about "feeding those cattle" and make his escape to the peace and serenity of out doors. stopping at the door long enough to remind us, "You'll have to be firm with them. Ellen! Our parents reared us that way."

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It was a rare winter morning j . 1 when with Jamie our guest we sat COOl( 8 Corner g; at table. All trace of recent frost ' -5 and bitterness was gone now. and 5

.'l sunny wind stirred lightly the PINEAPPLE MEMNGUE Pm

branches of the lawn trees. Dis- 1:-mt bills were softly veiled .. . . . perhaps from the Smoke of the 1 baked 9-inch pic shell, 3 table-

spoons cornstarch. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. 3,5 teaspoon salt, 3 Us cups canned crushed pineapple. 3 eggs, separ- ated. ill tablespoons lemon juice.

Combine cornstarch, 6 table- spoons of the sugar. and salt in saucepan. Add canned pineapple, and cook until clear and thickened. while stirring constantly. Beat egg volks and 6 tablespoons of sugar with a hand beater; add to corn- starch mlxture. and cock. while stirring, 1 minute longer. Cool. Then add lemon juice. and pour into baked pie shell. Top with mer- ingue made by beating egg whites until they are quite stiff; then gradually add remaining 6 table- spoons of sugar. beating until stiff. Brown in slow oven of 30 degrees F. for 30 minutes.

fires of the old year then dying. "And what were you thinking of resolving?" Jamie asked again of James with E smile. "I thought I should resolve to turn off the lights in the buildings after I've done using them. They're some- thing of a trial to me yet - I'm apt to forget and leave them burn- ing." "But that's not suitable ma- terial for a New Year Resolution" we commented. "There's not much self-improvement about that. James. nor helpfulness to others.” "Well" he laughed. "as I said.

Tm 100 Old now to improve - and if cutting down the costs of run- nlng this place is not going to help others, Ellen. tell me what will!"

Until tomorrow - - Diary .. .. Good-night. . . . .

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Anne Adams Paltevrmm

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that they permit her to adopt the baby, and although she was de- lighted, she was also shocked at the relieved eagerness with which Mary Sue and Buzz accepted the proposal.

Judith had straightway taken baby Celia on up to New York and the Ba-rtletts had cqually straight- ivny gone on trouping all over the country.

By the time, three years later. that Mary sue knew she was again pregiiaiit. the Hal G. Mea- dows Greater Minsircls were find- ing the going a bit tougher. The movies had cut in on the available roadshow business.

Buszness had fallen off and the salaries had been cut. things were rapidly going from bad to worse. The climax for Buzz and Mary came one night when Buzz, doing his "begmania" dance. a wild ac- robntic number that always brought down the house. collaps- ed as he came off stage. No more dancing for Buzz - a long life if he were careful. if he took things easy and lived what the doctor called "a normal life" death within a few months if he kept

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Just before Christmas that year Mary Sue bore twins. Buzz, look- ing down at the tiny, crumpled, angry-red faces of his offspring, screwed up his face and said flat- ly. "I dont like 'em'."

Celia, having been brought up by an adoring "old maid aunt," had not known how to play with other children. Pete and Honey were completely healthy. com- pletely uninhibited. They ran. leaped, yelled. rolled in the dirt; they indulged all too often in brief, bitter battles that left both beaming at each other cheerfully. out that sent Celia. white with terror. in search of an adult with authority. ,

It had been a long time ago, that last visit here to -the old home. sitting in the little wicker chair. looking out into the golden spring twilight, Celza remembered more of it than one would have believed possible. it had been a month of unmitigated hell.

A movement in the orchard caught her eyes and she sat erect to watch. A man and a woman were coming slowly up the path through the orchard.

As they came close enough for Cello. watching unseen Ihrough the window, to see their faces, the woman said something; the man flung back his head and laughed Joyously. and his arm draped about her shoulder and caught her close. she lifted her face to meet the eager down drive of his kiss. Celia. blinking a little. was dazed to see that manis hair was thick and curly, but snow-white! So it was that for the first time in twelve years Celia saw her mother and father.

There was a brisk rap at the door, startling Celia. Honey came in, and Cella's eyes widened. For Honey, sleek and shining and lovely in a pale blue organdle frock, the skirt ruffled and very long, with every shining golden hair in place. was really beautiful!

"Dlnner's in forty minutes. and Buby Pearle will simply hit the roof if we're two minutes late.'' ,

When she emerged Honey was slipping gowns and wraps on hooks and hanging them in the closet, touching them with almost reverent fingers, her eyes shining.

"Celia. I never saw such lovely clothes!" she said. eagerly, but there was not the faintest trace of envy in her voice. "When the war is over, llm coming to New York and get you to help me find some as beautifull"

"If there's anything there you especially like-" cells began im- pulsively.

"Of course not. Celia - I wasn't hintlng." protested Honey, with a cheeks. "I was just admiring -- that's all." Celia slid into a printed chiffon and brushed her hair into an up-

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of the evening while Mr. and Mrs. 1-"dward Brown. seen above. bereav- ed parents of David. were attend- 2i-montlis-old David Brown of mg a New Year's Eve party at West Hill. Ont.. and sent two res- Avzincourt with another son and his more to hospital with serious burnsf wlle. during which time they had The fire, believed caused by young- l-sft their own children and two stars, started during the latter part grandchildren alone in the house.

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Husband Obiecls To Wife's Taking On Part-Time Job

DEAR MISS DIX: My husband is wonderful to me and we have a darling 2-month-old daughter. Now our first serious disagreement has arisen. I would like to take a job Saturday evenings at my pro- fession. which is nursing. and Neil, my liusband, objects. I claim a wife is entitled to one night a neck" for outside interests, otherwise she tends to become stagnant and a hopeless bore. I feel Neil can take care of the baby one night a week, that giving some lime to my profession will help people, and that the, money I earn will be helpful in obtaining some of the "extras" we could

Neil claims that. since he works evenings and the week ends are the only time we can all be to- gether. I should prefer to be home then.

VVho is right?

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ANSWER: You presented a very fair and com- plete picture of botli sides of your problem. so it almost seems mean of me to come up with a de- cision in favor of your husband. My conclusion that you are better off home is based on Neil's working schedule. Since Saturday is the only night he can be home, for the sake of family unity you should take advantage of it to re- maln with him--not be off on a job. When your baby is older and can be left with a baby-sitter without qualms on your part, you will feel free to take on a nursing assignment.

YOU NEEDNIT BECOME STAC-NANT

The one argument of yours with which I disagree is the as- sumption that this onc night of working will prevent you from becom- ing stagnant. No wife and mother ever gets into that slump unless she wants to. Our daily lives are so replete with opportunities to observe, to learn. to assimilate, that no one need become dull.

By all means meet new people; your little daughter will aid you there. The most fruitful means by which a young mother acquires friends is through sessions in the park or playground where the small Susies and Jimmles are being aired. If you live in a small town lack- lng these facilities, the super-market will usually provide the gather- ing place, but no matter what or where it is, every community has some converging point for baby carriages. Here the mothers gather to exchange not only notes on the latest formulas. or Junior's dental achievements. but also opinions on community projects. local politics and world affairs-much as their men do at various places of busi- ness. .

Don't. ever look upon bomemaking as a boring business. If you tackle it with such an attitude. you'll miss the exhilaration of the most exciting job on earth. It has its dull moments. true. but the final achievement of a happy family well fed, well housed and in- telllgently reared is something to work for.

DEAR DOROTHY DIX: My trouble is that my boy friend is a mammz-i's boy. I am 15. he is 16 and he isn't allowed to go out at night. His father thinks he is too young. When he was in the hos-

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I P By Genevieve Kembla

A kK&m V&i For Tomorrow

THE week begins on a high note of promise, with fl favorable aug- ury for approaching higher-ups for promotion. tokens of preferment, popularity or recognition for work well done. There are indications of some changes to be made, perhaps with :1 step upward. Nevertiiiess, such must demand serious consid- eratloii. with a vision toward fut- ure developments, for long-range possibilities, enduring growtih.

For the Birthday

Those whose birthday it is are advised to hold fast to all that is promising. with vision set on high goals, lasting gains and solidarity. Serious efforts and concentrated plans and ideals may attract the collaboration of those in a posi- tion to help in making definite ambitions materialize, Far insight of enduring worth and sound as- pirations are assured tangible values.

A child born on this day may -have to give serious attention to attaining its fondest hopes and wishes. probably against odds. al- though assured help from those in power.

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By Roberta Leo Bed Room Light

A light connected to the under- neath side of the bed, instead of at the head, allows you to turn the light on at any time during the night wiiihout awakening your roommate or blinding yourself. This also avoids the necessity of lowering the window shades and you may walk around partly dress- ed. because the light shines only on the floor.

Smelling salts

Make your own smelling salts by breaking one ounce of rock volatile intb small pieces, covering with eau de cologne. and allowing to stand for a few days before using.

Grease Spots To remove grease spots on wool- ens or silks use a little talcum

pital, his mother said he couldn't have visitors. I managed to get in to see him anyway. but his mother didn't like it. He wants to contiriue going with me without his parents knowing of it. Slmuld I agree. . ANSWER: A miss as possessive as you are at 15 is an oddity. Both you and your boy friend are still children. and in his mother's eyes he certainly isn't old enough to have the freedom you seem to enjoy. His parents are the natural arbiters of his time for' dating and are quite right in not permitting him out whenever he wants to go-especially on school nights. His mother was also right in trying to restrict visitors during his illness. Forcing yourself into a sick room was a foolproof method of incurring her dislike. Your intentions may be good, but your system is all wrong. Stop the clandestine dating. and wait until you're both a little older. The lad's mother may then forget how thoughtless you have been, and welcome you more warmly.

(DEAR MISS DIX: We are three college co-eds mch interested in the same question: How can we tell if a boy is running after us or our fathers' money? X, Y, z,

ANSWER: Assume it's the money. since your question-certainly not on the college level of intelligence-indicates three shallow. vain females who have nothing much to offer in the personality depart- ment.

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Hard Luck

A man tried to train a fish to live out of water. The first day he kept the fish out of the bowl for one hour. The second day, for two hours. The third. for three hours, and so on until it would live in the air for a day at is time.

One day the man was walking over a bridge, while the fish, which had become fond of its master, fol- lowed close behind. But, oh. the pity of it. the fish slipped, fell off the bridge into the river, and was drowned.