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THE GUARDIAN JULY 29, 1952

Househod Chores

Child Should Learn To Do His Share

DEAR MISS DIX: Three years ago I married a man with two children, and we are very happy except for the younger daughter. She is so careless and lazy that it drives me crazy. All I ask her to do is make her bed and keep her room tidy. but she Just won't. Clothes get shoved under the bed or are left on the floor.

For the last few months I have had to go to work part time to help out. One morning a. week I leave before the children go to school. and when I get home at five I find the table still covered with the remains of lunch. I am very fond of the children, and I know they are of me. I give them as good a home as I can and we would be very happy except for that one thing. Am I expecting too much of her? She is 11.

W. M.

ANSWER: You are certainly not expecting too much of a child of 11, but perhaps the trouble lies in your approach to her tasks. Also, docs her older sister perform housclioid duties? A youngster this small cannot be expected to remember each day's work unless it is presented with a reason.

Muriel Nlnen

TELL HEEWHY

At her age. household chores are naturally placed after both school and playtime activities. In themselves. of course, they are very boring. but if site knows just why she must do each task. and how necessary it is for the well being of the entire family. she has a purpose to fulfill which may provide the necessary motive for accomplishing her iVOl' . I

The aftermath is also important. Do you praise and compliment

her for successful (or sometimes even half-successful) completion of a job? Eleven is the age for learning. and no incentive is as strong as praise for propelling lagging arms and legs. Routine tasks do not easily become automatic at this tender age, but with continued perseverance on your part, the child's attitude toward worl: will im- prove. Children dlffer. of course. in their attitude toward helping ati home. Some girls take to it more naturally than others, and the lag- xards must get extra encouragement. Rewards for the job well done. praise and affection liberally bestowed, less fauitfinding and more patience will accomplish the desired end.

DEAR MISS DIX: My husband and I have one big difference of opinion. He says he married me only to look after the children. and stay at home. He goes out three times a week. I believe he could look after them one night a month so I could go to a movie.

X.X.X.

ANSWER: Treat your husband to a bit of reading. in the form of the marriage service that united you. Therein he will find that he undertook certain responsibilities as a husband. At that time he acquired a partner. not just a housekeep . Leaving you alone while he goes out for entertainment is not part of the bargain. An occas- ional baby-sitter, or relative. could give you some time out together. and the family responsibilities surely should be sufficiently shared by hubby to enable you to go out once in a while. His outlook is pretty selfish.

DEAR MISS DIX: Mine is I "neighborhood" problem. We have a big shady yard, an ideal place for the children to play. My two youngsters. 5 and Ii, have all sorts of play equipment such as swings, sandbox. etc. Our nr-ighborhood is full of children but only one other family has swings, so usually my yard is fuli.. I don't mind it as I like my youngsters to be at home. but the visitors literally take over the place. My own children. however, are never permitted in other people's homes, or yards. Now I have told outsiders that unless my two can visit them, the neighbors' children cannot come into our yard. My husband thinks I'm wrong. Am I? B V

ANSVVER: Your feeling of annoyance is perfectly natural and un- derltandable. but the situation you outline is a commonplace one that doesn't offer much in the way of alternate solutions. Since the wel- fare of your own youngsters is your chief concern. you are better off continuing, even at the cost of patience, your system of permitting the neighbors' offspring to share the pleasures of your yard. Make them respect your property and the rights of its owners. but don't shut them off. Acting as hosts. as your children do. will ticrease their social adaptability. and will give them a love and respect for their own home. that the visitors will never have.

Parents make a big mistake by not opening their homes to the guests of their children, and they pay dearly in later life when sons and daughters continue to seek their fun outside. Your forebear- ance now will be rewarded later.

Mlu Nissan cannot reply personolly to readers but will answer problems of general interest through this column.

lief. "Thank goodness for that!" he said. "I thought you said fifteen

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A policeman walked into a church while a wedding was in progress. "Is a. man called Dash- lngton-Blnks being married here today?" he asked the verger.

"I-Ie'a being married now." was

Does It Matter 9

A scientist was giving a lecture to members of a local society. "My calculations lead me to believe that the end of the world will come in three hundred and fifteen million years."

A little man sitting in the front the reviv- row Jumped up in alarm. "How ''Well, I have a warrant for his many years did you say?” arrest."

"Three hundred and fifteen mil- lion." replied the scientist. The little man gave a sigh of re-

"Friends of the bridegroom on the right-hand side of the church, please."

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5! First Portrait Since Accession

ca. -. i ', t' V Queen Elizabeth II lsshown in the first formal portrait studies to be taken since her accession to the throne. She is wearing Ii gown of ivory brocade woverr with gold and turquoise thread and with turquoise velvet neckline. The necklace was given the Queen as a wedding present by the Nizam of Hyduabad, the circlet. of diamonds and pearls. arranged in a pattern of cross pattee and the shamrock. rose and thistle, has been worn by the queens of England since Queen Victoria. This is a royal command portrait by Dorothy Wilding.

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Brother of Trinity House, with gold

The Duke of Edinburgh is wearing the frock coat of an Elder

mounted with the crest of Trinity House. His algullette, with shoulder

wire laoe on tile sleeves and buttons

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"Then let's make it the next day." I. housewife said recently as

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for in event to be held in the i off- ing. she laughed then a merry lit- tle laugh. And offered: "What's I day one way or mother, anyway. in the life I womcni" And another remarked seriously: "Anne. you never lufow , . . for days can be different. Now yesterday was. I might. say. as a whole chapter in an interesting book to me, so many things happened- and so good it all was. But today . . . well. it was just routine. quite ordinary and unexciting." . And an elderly woman with kindly composed expression and pretty silvery hair commented: "Yes. indeed.,a day can make I. great differenco in I person's life when you stop to consider it I. moment. All the 'wlde gulf fixed,' between day and dark, between sunshine and rain. Why, I've seen kiings made and unmade, countries over-run. thrones fall, great na- tions defeated in less time than that; I've seen mine. and the whole world that had been fairly stable and satisfying onl ,, ” ,, come to chaos over-nig t. And, an me. the uncertainty and sorrow then. where all had been so peaceful and happy. You needn't. tell me." she smiled. "that 3. day more or less means so little!" with us then. was today as a whole chapter in this Island farm- wife's life? Ay. irkdeed . . . infer- estlng, quiet and lovely without disturbing incident to scar lt.rsum- mer hours. Unless it was that a conscience which no matter how much we may try to disregard its reminding whispers. spoke shame to us this evening, when the farm- ers returned in the blessedly cool and fading afteriight from the haying at Alderlea to the milking to find cows but neither "whip nor

- mammal . -Photo by Crasweli.

Miias Katherine Joan Aylward. (above), who graduated with high honors from the Notra Dame Aca- demy, and gave the valedictory ad- dress at the graduation exercises. she is is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John .1. Aylward. Charlottetown, R. R. 1. and southport.

The Stars Say - -

By Genevieve Kemble

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For Tomorrow Tl-LE astral indications are strong for a continuation of a. surprising, unplanned and sudden turn of events. in which the emotions, en- vlrons and affairs generally may bring a complete about-face for adventures. romances and exper. fences quite thrilling and outnid. the ordinary and conventional mode of life. Travel. geogaphic- BUY or in the realm of ideas. dis- coveries or inventions, might en. hance home, social or philosophical

A country Garden

m Mrs. Gordon MacMlils.n

"The sound of summer in every- where-in the posing breeze. in the hedge. in the broad-branching trees. in the grass as it swings; all the myriad particles that to- gether make the summer, are in motion.

The sap moves the trees. the pollen is pushed out. from grass and flower, and yet again these acres and acres of leaves and square miles of grass blades-for they would cover acres of leaves and square miles of grass blades if reckoned edge on edge-are draw- ing their strength from the at- mosphere. Exceedingly minute as

Modern Etiquette

By Robert: Lee

Q. is there any polite way I can tell certain guests not. to put their feet on y good furniture? So many of th persist in sitting with their feet; tucked under them. and their shoes on my chairs. A. About the most tactful thing I can suggest is that you provide yourself with a. couple of footstools. With more of a helpful manner than a critical one. you can then say. "Oh, I'm so sorry you had no footstooll" . What would be a suitable breakfast menu following a small. simple wedding? A. Fruit (chilled melon. grape-

these vibrations must: be, their numbers perhaps may give them a' volume almost reaching in the as-' gregate to the power of the ear. Besides the quivering leaf, the swinging grass, the fluttering bird's wing, and the thousand oval membranes which innumerable in- sects whirl about. a faint reson- ance seems to come from the very earth itself. The fervour of the sunbeams descending in a tidal flood rings on the strung harp of the earth." .

-Jeffries.

Summer is the time to enjoy the garden and home, forgetting the tiresome unimportant taslm that can be left until another day. Mornings and evenings are es- pecially lovely now and it is a. joy to share the garden with others who love gardens. "He who joy would win. must. shore lt,

Happiness were born altwin."

- -Byron.

Visitors to the garden enjoy the Tuberous Begonias that are at their best. very bright and colorful. No other plant is so valuable for summer bloom in shady places and they will do very well in sun if carefully watered, beginning to bloom in June if planted early they continue for six months. They carry many huge flowers in B. wide range of pastel and bright colors. from pure white to yellow. salmon and deep rich crimson. The enor- mous flowers. are held well above

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A NEW DRUG TO BELIEVE PAIN AND MUSCLE EPASM A new drug, used specifically to dilate blood vessels to increase cir-

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culntion of the blood. has been found to afford relief from muscle pain and spasms in acute pollornye lltis (infantile paralysis.) The dis- covery was made by two Philadel- phia physicians. Dru. A. 0. Ln.'Boo- cetta. and K. E Dawson. who re- port. their experience in The Jour- nal of the American 'Medical AI- soclation.

I had been reading about Pris- collne for some onthu and some weeks ago 5 friend told me it was helping the circulation in his left leg: hfs.rlght leg had been ampu- .t.sted because of diabetes.

The effect of nlscolins is to di- late the blood vessels and increase the blood supply to the feet and hands.

All of the 71 patients selected for study by Dra. La.Boooet.t.n and Daw- son, they noted. had "marked , of pain and muscle spasm." Every patient in the study had stiffness of the neck. back or hamstring muscles (the muscle! at took of upper leg) that bend the

nee.

"Forty-five of the '1! patients treated with niccnline showed a

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fruit, orange or tomato juice). eggs with bacon or sausage. muffins, hot. buttered toast. marmalade and jam, and coffee.

I Cook's Corner

m&'e BACON 0lVl'.ELET

it: cup diced bacon. 1 cup mash- ed potatoes, 2 tablespoons milk. if teaspoon salt, lit teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon baking powder. 4 well- beaten egg yolks. 4 well-beaten egg whites.

Fry bacon in heavy skillet: re- move and pour off excess bacon fryings. Combine mashed potatoes, milk. seasonings, baking powder. andiegg yolks: fold in egg whites. Pour into skillet; sprinkle bacon over top; cook over low heat until puffed and brown. Fold over; gar- nish with bacon strips and parsley. Serves 4.

PORK CHOP SRJLLET DHVNER

0 shoulder pork chops. 2 table- spoons chopped onibn, 1 green pep- per. sliced in rings, 255 cups can- ned tomatoes, l-3 cup rice, 1 tea- spoon salt, ';4. teaspoon pepper.

Brown chops in hot fat. Pour off and save any excess fat. onion. green pepper. and tomatoes. sprinkle rice around chops. Sea- son with salt and pepper. Cover. Cook over low heat until chops are tender. about l hour. Remove chops and arrange on warm platter. Fill centre with rice mixture. Serves 8.

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This pattern easy to use, simple to cow. is tested for fit. Hu com- plete illustrated instructions.

Send Thirty-five cents (850) In coin (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly sin, name. address. style number. Send order to ADAM . cm The Guardian, so Front Street West. Toronto. Ontario.

..........j..:....... I search for a substitute for the laboring. time-consuming proced- ure of the hot packs."

The value of hot packs in loos-

wu taught. to the world by Sister Kenny. This method of these two I ” physicians affords Ide- quate relief of symptoms. making sleep and rest possible and allows phyllcal therapy - using electricity.

hot. bath! - to be push-

group obtained comple relief of muscle pain and mum and 25 ob- tained pnrtial relief." No effect was obtained in the ranllnlng 20 pct- ients. "The purpose of the study. nude at the Philsdelphio Hospital for Contagious Diseases in 1950, was to investigate the ability of Prlscollna to relieve the painful

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sapsroentccnobtninsotnarolicf with Prinooltne. However. patients who obtained only some relief were

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straps, denote his position as a personal ADC to the late king. The

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Coronation Medal, Greek Order of

Duke's medals are. left; to right: 1939-45 Star. Atlantic star. Africa Star. Burma star with Pacific rosette. Italy Star, War Medal and Palm Leaf:

Guerre with Palm Leaf. He is also wearing This royal command portrait is by Baron.

the Pho nix and French Croix de e Garter ribbon and star.

How'Can I i i I i E?

By Anna Ashley

. How can I make liver and cucumber salad?

A. Use one and one-half pounds broiled and chopped liver, one medium sized cucumber. diced; one onion. diced, and mayonnaise. Chill the -broiled liver, cut into small pieces. mix with the other ingred- ients and serve on 9. lettuce leaf.

- Q. How can I treat linens that have become very badly mildewed? A. The stains can be removed by using a solution of four table- spoons of peroxide to one quart of water. Use enough of the solution to cover the garment. and boil gently for an hour or so until the stains are gone.

Q. rllow can I shop hiccoughs? A. Moisten some i granulated sugar with vinegar and eat it when suffering from hiccoughs. It usually proves an effective remedy.

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Sometimes the leather-top card table becomes sticky and the cards

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ening up spasm and relieving pain i

of such patients may be treated - with'PriIcoline clone" and another .

will not slip well. If this happens. sprinkle talcum powder over the top and wipe off. This not; only overcomes the stickiness, but acts as a whitencr for the cards as well.

A Molasses

Before measuring molasses. grease the cup or dip it full of floilr and empty it. Either method will enable every drop of molasses to come out of the cup without sticking.

scorched Spots

Usually lemon Juice and salt will remove scorch from white clothes. Hang the clothes in the sun until stain disappears.

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1. What is wrong with this sen- tence? ”As I take it. there is quite a. little busl to be completed."

2. What; is the correct pronunc- iaiion of "Gaelic"?

3. Which one of these words is misspelled? simultaneous. sinister. significance. siiiouette.

4. What does the word "indom- itable" mean?

5. What. is a. word beginning with in that means "lewd; lust- ful"? '

ANSWERS

1. Say. "As I understand. there is (omit quite) a little business to be completed." "Quite" means wholly or entirely. 2. Pronounce as though spelled gay-lick. 3. Silhou- ette. 4. Not to be subdued. "Their indomitable spirit won the victory."

stitch" of a hungry calf bowling at the gate of the pasture!

And James said curiously, "And where were you all evening. Ellen. that you couldn't take stock of their whereabouts?” And hand in hand with the lads of the pin we went searching the pastur wn to the wide shadowed stream adorned now with the subtle glow of parting day: up then to the high knoll over-looking a. little syivan valley, winding along fields of the farm to find on its heights 3 start

"Right over our heads-look hardi" Gage said. "And there it lsl". "Wish I may. wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight." Jamie quoted, laughing softly intrigued by the magic of the v ” twi-

For the Birthday

Those whose birthday it is mav find themselves beginning a coin. plete about-face in life. with un- usual experiences, changed outlook and contacts. and feelings and emotio thrilling to the impetus of new environs and ties, stimulat- ing and radical. There is promise of 9. new day in sensations - spec- tacular. heart-warming: Be ready for quick action when the bell of destiny strikes this high keynote of propitious fate.

A child born on this day may enjoy 9. life of surprise and ad- ventures with much to add verve to

light about. And then on a for rise of farm-lane. dark figures ap- peared against the deep back-drop of night. Jamie called, his voice echoing on the quiet air. And again hand in hand, the two eas- er but withal -weary from their long summer day, through the scented pasture we walked up the incline to meet the lost returning. "After this Ellen." .lames,caid in- to the milk-pail when we-came to our stint of it. in the next stall, "do try to have the cows and calves rounded up before we come home from the haylngi"