175;; '8-"Y-YTE GiTdiE Tuesday. Janusry 11, 1955. MRS. GORDON MACMILLAN A COUNTRY GARDEN WINTER is WHITI Vt'lIllf'l' is white as floating swan ieathrxrs, alive as twigs where the tinsel i.mc gathers, Ctr-av-:19:-n and silent as writer- irills , llZ1l'El5 Lashed tn the cliffs by the icy- iunged bllzzards. Winrcr is szariight on Opals and crystal And iivile sharp sounds crack of a pistol. Winter is glittering fields and 'the nczirness like the Hi twinkle-tilled skies of s sapph-I I iriiie ciea. ness. Winter is snovisuits. gaioshes, and mittens rooms full of children And puppies and kittens; lVllll"l's cloak for another ending and lfflltllill blending. And year's lieu and loveliness -Wengsgaard. o - Winter is the time for reading of gardens in other countries and Il Iii.-ciy new garden book has been received. It is all about a beautiful ca.-den ill Italy which has been uinde in a Scotsman by the name at Neil McEat-liarn. The gardens of Villa Tarento. on the Paliaiizn promontory which hits out into Lake Maggiore in iinrtiici-ii Italy. are among the most l'Cillc'l.lx'ill)le in the world. They are the crcation of Captain .Vf'il Mclaacharn, a Scotsman who, having made one famous garden in Wigtownshire at. Galloway House. t)01lgllL the Villa Taranto on sud- den impulse in 1930 and began to create another which is now known to gardeners and botanists the world over. The gardens which cover about a hunrlied acres. have the advan- lagn of a mild but not too hot or (lfld climate. It is therefore pod- :ible to cultivate an immense rimge of plants outdoors. from quite tender shrubs such as gur- denias to the hardlest of heathers or rhododendrons. As the gardens are laid out in the grand manner. they are at all times of the year of great beauty, and attract. thous- ands of visitors. amongst whom the Italians are the fortunate prospec- MVP heirs. for Captain McEwchdrn has presented the gardens to the ltalian Government which will in due time form them into I Na- tional Botanic Garden. This book tells the story of the making at the gardens. the strug- flip to preserve them during the Second World War, and their re- storation during the not icss diffi- cult days of peace. All the import- ant features and many of the plantings are described in the text and illustrated in the many half- tono plates. Bntanists will, be par- ticularly interested in the long list of plants of special interest which grow at the Villa. Tttrnnto and uhirli shows the extraordinary range anti variety of plants that Captain Mclzacharn has assembled on a site which once had little to MARil'gHAAWf)fiTi'VSKivldll: Finds School-Age Son Having Affair With His Steady Girlfriend DEAR MARY ll 'OR'I'H: Just recently I came across A note that rm-eals. beyond iv doubt, that my lizzh sclinnl-age .-on and his girl. 17, are liar-mg an affair .I had read the. whole riotc before I roa- liu-d who had written it. to whom. It was the most. candid I have ever seen; I burned it. After that l deliberately looked for notes twrnngly, I l(l'lOWl and ha got one ('l1ll). All were the same; now I don't look any more. 1 km so afraid for the girl I can hardly sic-en. Yet she seems to be more in favor ofsthe affair than my son - and just living to, get out of school and get mnrried..Bhe has to slip around and lie about mrmt, everything. Her parents are college gradu- ates. nice people. very strict with her and critical of my son's male friends. Add is smart. 3 good leader in school affairs and is faithful church worker. I believe my son loves her in his way. and mice. told me he was going to give her an engagement ring when she graduates. How Tscffully Lecture Girl? Weive always told our son to treat his girl friend as he would R sister. but I don't think hetd have strength to resist her at- titude. Morals have -certainly changed. I was taught that A boy couldn't respect it girl who would stoop to that; also. that a. male will promise anything. even mar- riue. until he succeeds: and al- wsys thinks the worst. of the girl who yields. (Continued on page 9) lhow but woods. The book is beautifully illustrat- ed with over fifty bonutiful photo- graphs of the garden showing the heather. snd formal gardens. the hog and winter gardens. the wood- land garden. rose garden and lotus pool. and many wonderful shrubs in flower. The gardens lie on the northern slope of Lago Mnggiore at an altitude of one thousand feet. High mountains rise abruptly from the platenu on the eastern, north- ern and western slides, while to the south beyond the lake stretch the fertile fields of Lombardy where vast quantities of rice and mslze are grown. The situation (if the villa is ex- tremely plctureoque. and the moun- tiiin scenery gives endless variety to the landscape; as one walks in the gardens fresh vim: no can- tinually revealed as the roads and paths twist and turn. v on the east side of the villa strbtches a. large open lawn with n lformai pool and fountain in the centre. On the south side there ,are more lawns and several fine fold trees under which there are groups of tree ferns which were 'shipped from Australia. At the far side of the main lawn a few steps lead to b stone bridge. which spans the valley. Beyond :the bridge is ll. curving pergoln ;three hundred feet in length. sup- ported by granite pillars covered lwith roses. wistaria. clematis and 'other climbers. Near the pergola ls lthe bathing pool. which is flanked on either side by ponds of water lliiies. From the bathing pool a liserles of stone steps leads upwards to three terraces: the first terrace planted with rosea.the second with annuals and the third with is col- lection of cistus. These terraces are divided down the centre: with long cascades of fresh water which flow into the bathing pool. It must be wonderful to see these lovely gar- dens. but the next. best is to read- itbout them. 0 . Outside in snow; inside. narclssus blooms With petalled whiteness for my winter rooms. Pale beauty speaking of the com- ing spring Although the landscape is I frown thing. White blossoms with I haunting. fragrant scent In winter are a fragile testament That growth is never-ending, ever sure. Beneath the snow and ice brown bulbs endure Until one dly with green, resur- ' gent proof They push. aside their earthen roof And. burgeoning, nsrcissus is If- thawing, nyed Beyond my window, loveliness dis- played. ; . . . -L. Darcy. In January it is good to see the first nrtrcisaus blooming inside and it seems is very short time since (Continued on page 9) HOUSEHOLD HINT A child's toy wagon can be used by Mama to pull along the pails. soap. cleaning cloths. scrub brush. etc.. when she is cleaning house. It By HERMAN N. BUNDEIIN. H. D. Pernicious Anemia is Slow In Developing Liver probably will nuke you "longer liver" if you've got pernic- ious anemls. e I suppose I should not. be nuk- lng pum about Any disease. espe- cially one sounding as sinister u pemiclous anemia. But. because of liver and other trestments, this dis- ease no longer holds the drend it did so many yeuirs ngo. victims now can usually look forward to long, Active, useful lives. Lifelong Treatment You're going to have to hke trentmenta, though. for the not of your life. In pernicious snemln. there ll no obvious loss of blood. However. both the number of red cella, snd the coloring matter in the blood. decrease grestly. The red cell oount might drop from n. normal of five million per cubic millimeter of blood to one million or even lower. While Cells Fl" The number of white cells may also full. and the bite of tissue in your blood called plnteleta. which help clot the blood. might decruu in number. too. You are most likely to develop pernicious anemia if you are be- tween 40 and 70. Men and women are affected About equally. Slow Development This disease developg slowly. A: it develops.you will ususlly f week, have hendlchea and be lhor of breath. Your heart will best more rapidly than usual. and your ankles . might become swollen. Your tongue will become very red. smooth and extremely sore. You may also notice s tingling sensation in your hands (1 feet. Later. you probably will lose your appetite. begin to vomit and be bothered by diarrhea. You might lose a great deal of weight. and your skin might become a lemon- yellow color. In about eight out of ten cases. there are some changes in the ner- vous sys m. In severe cases. you may he e trouble Vwalking. You'll notice that your legs are weak and stiff. sometimes there is even 1 mental disturbance. Upon carefully examining your blood. your doctor can make In ac- curate diagnosis, His aim is to re- store the red cell co to normal. and to stop any dis bimces in your nervous system. Liver Injections An soon up your disease is diag- nosed as pernicious anemia, injec- tion of liver extract should be be- gun. Recently. vitamin 3., which is present in liver in minute amounts, has been found to be as effective as liver extrnct. You may have to take these in- jectlons every other day at first. or. if the preparation is a. powerful one. maybe only once I week. Within eight to ten weeks. both your hemoglobin and red cell count probably will have reached ncrnul. Cutting Down By this time. I imagine your, doc- for will cut your injectiom down to one every two weeks; then. after I while. you may need only one 1 month. You should have I blood count each month for the first three months. then one count every three months. And you'll have to continue with these injections and blood counts for the rest of your life. If you stop. you'll probably be right. back where you started. QUESTION AND ANSWER. H. 1).: What can be done to de- crease or remove a double chin? Answer: A general loss in weight might be helpful. If the weight is normal. plastic surgery might be is nlso'useful to hold the clothes basket when she is hanging up the freshly washed clothes. necessary to overcome the condition. As is general rule, mitseage is not of much value. I " s it , M Lspring Fashion Parad This slender tapered coat of black and RTE? straw-mat wool tweed is irimong the item: in The fabric is re- this spring's fashion parade. versed to provide an attractive centuntes black buttons placed tlih length graceful batwing sleeves contribute to its smurf- ness.-(CP Photo). the straight-as-a-die centre line, the smhll round neckline and the slit pockets. Tiny This jaunty crepe with blue trim which se- of the cost and skirt features tended tubs and spring style is navy blue wool and willie striped taffeta dlckr-y and matching cuffs takes its pattern from the ullor's traditional costume. in and at feminine bow at the point of the V- neckline. The slightly hloused back is shin-ed Ind elasticized to fit any waistline. slit pockets accentuated by ex- It has a large col- The slim a shiny gold star.-(CP Photo) Keep A Child's Washable And By ELEANOR R055 The best advice on decorating children's rooms inevitably comes from folks who have become ex- perte by learning the hard way - by experimenting on their own youngsters. All very nice. those ravishing col- or schemes and cute decorations! But the fact is that the most im- portant elements to consider when tackling a child's room. are a washable floor and plenty nf floor space. ' Provide Play spun If you are planning such :1 room. Ind really want your youngster to enjoy his domain and stay in it. think about those two features be- fore you ever start considering col- ors. fabrics and paints. A cluttered room with no place to spread out is even less inviting to a child than it lsi-to adults. And play space-which 3 ELLEN'S The children from the House .acrose the Lane come to visit. u at timed-Granddaughter maybe carrying her slippers with her to stay swhlie. to read or enjoy a spell of coloring in sums intriguing color-book or perhaps just to chst. Mack sometimes comes to join ln the conversation or perhaps to sit quietly humming a leit-over christ- mris tune while with the pocket- knife "slipped in” the Smtl Claus list, he whittlee s shingle to frag- ments. This interest ,usunlly in- cludes I sharpening of the blade. This he whet: with the same stone and concentration that James user on a dull nxe. And then satisfied. he may resume his whittllng or else closing it tuck the knife away to lie with A number of other treas- urea in his overall pocket,'”before taking himself off to the bums. - . 0 "What good company children are!" Mr. D. said. when nfter Vinit- ing a while with us today they went outdoors to plny.,:"They take grown-upe' minds off their troub- led and cures. What would the world be like without them. I often wonderi It won be. I'm thinking. s end. cheetlue place." . Mr. D. had some this oriilng from his home down sh River Road (There In summer I climb- ing roee. blossoms profusely while it I '- towtrd an cave) to mlke some repair: to this old home. blis- erled A bit. in places during its period of vacancy. There wu.tnI oddawolm; door to be coaxed back into noon 0 the kitchen flue of hsrdw lsld in the long ago to be mouthed bv nailing or part- 'sl replmcnmll. lame of the places had arched more and tau. due to the heat of the roots stored h the cellsr benootlr ounnd the dump by us Island Farmer-'s Wife DlARY ate folks Ire to have them about." other youngsters made a new year's call this evening: two little girls and an dder brother. all rosy- cheeked from their sleigh-ride to Alderleh. eyes ight from the Id- venture . . his is I shining night", Mack ind come in earlier to tell us. ''It sparkles! You'd think that every mow-flske that fell to the ground was niade of silver" . . . Mother. Grnhddnd. Uncle came with them but winning Jamer Ipproval it was the lad who drove and took care of the steed. The children-we bleu Lhemi I C I "The older I grow. the more I tip- Dreclate children” xx-President Hoover, said on en anniversary of his birth. "Now at my l0th birth- day, I nlute them sgnln. Children are the most wholesome part of the race. the eweetelt. for they Ire freshest from the hand of God. Whimsical. ingenious. mischievous. they fill the world with joy and good humor. We ndultl live A life. of spprehemlon u to what this will think of no; a ml of dpfonu ngainst their terrifying dnorgy; I life of hard work to live up to their great expectations. We plththul to bed with a tomato! relief-and greet than in the morning with delight and Anticipation. We can then the freshness of advpntwo lhd the discovery of life. In All then won. ehildrtn odd to the wonder of being sun. In In than can they up in young." A niintu nlglm on of January -111 whiu and sllvor Until wfnotrow,-- - - - Diary” ----aooa.nigm.... MORNING" SMILE. of on flrelll vanun within. It. no call: , so -puma-y.m'n1" ..':.-.-:.'e-.vr--:.-:3;.--.-'..-.:: '- oanetw mm QIinIo., Hlltnlwbnw. Oldur IIUH.I am,- is inevitnbly the floor-should be isble to take spills. splitters. splash- es. duet and even muddy feet with- 'At Montreal's metropolitan hostelry. Here continental chann finds its focus in an incomparsble cuisine. Su rb French dishes, interpreted by eminent chefs, are serve 'wlth distinction, aocompsnfed by a coffee 0 -prime excellence-- Chase at Sanbwn; guests of Csnsdis family wlll' enjoy the matchless law! No . less thpn the Room Prelly out causing general slam: in the household. start with Floor So it's wise to start with the floor covering. Be sure it's sturdy and washable so thist a. quick mopping with bonp nnd water will brighten it like new. Easy elennlng is equal- ly important in terms of health. for only a clean, scrubbed floor is a safe floor for I child to plly on. Then think in terms of wall cab- inets and bhelvuwnnd thou won- derfully useful pa; boerds for hang- ing things. when tops nndgclothing and other impediments are kept off the floor, there's adequate lpnce left for play. Fnbrlos Ind Colon - with than points bottled." it is time-to start thinking in terms of fabrics and paints Ind ny color schemes. But be sure that nil these are washable. and no eully cu-ed for. too. You msy want to consider using distinguished Da and ni ht the doors of Mont- real 5 famous hernton-Mt. Boyalfling open to brilliant throngs of visitors and guests. Notable names in the realms of state, society, science and finance dot the register of this great uomnof It Snnbom. Put a pound on your grocery order today. . . , x TOMATO SOUP CAKE is c. shortening I c. sugar 1 can tomato soup 1 tsp. baking soda in it c. boil- ing water 2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking powder some nttrsctlve Wallplperl. since there are such clever and colorful papers for children's rooms these dwtt. Even here, you don't have to sacrlnce easy soap-and-water up- t hotels. odi- keep for many of these pnpera are wuhsble. . At normal weight you will look Inspiration - . by up ne:-o's 0. menu boating iaromiu: 'yoIrI youncorzsnd feel like rim: person. But get off to flusfthy start. If .you no more then 15 pounds Ibove normal end have been toting the burden of fst for some years. have I. modfosl check-over. You wlll be interested in the experi- ence of the wise dfeter In todIy'I latter: " "but January I weighed 102 pounds and were also 20 dress. Since I Am only 5'!" you c1n,lmag- me how I looked. I went to a doc- tor who put me on I 1000 calorie 'diet, with the result that I now 'weigh in pounds and can slip into 3 size 12 dress. ”I have one word of advice for your readers. If you Ire constant- ly trying to reduce on your own but with no success. so to n. doctor. He can help you help. youuelf. snowing you are going to htve to weigh in on his scales every week keeps you from falling off the diet. I had been heavy for to years and would have given prncticdlly uny- thlng to be slimmer. Do -you know what kept me'fr0m coins in the doctor? '1' wss under the impression it cost huge amounts of money. The total cum I spent was less than one plays for B coat. Behave me. it was the best investment I ever made. It has made 3 new person If. ORDERS -- REDUCING of me. Not. long ago you published I awry from a women who sold You don't know what 9. ” 111.81” WHAT I'll D0010. Far. Slimming Joan mum . Butter. 1-2' pst. or Hot 0(ruil:- 8-! cup - Iivhole Mllk.'1-I cup - augu- l5orfge.'bluk Luncheon -T.-Gil; Cnlorlcs "Hamburger on . un -luustam Choice of: ch-illod c op with veget. able Baked Ham ad rye - mum-q slice Tomlin or Cole gslsw Dessert: Smell Serving Fruit.” Glass of Buttermilk B0 - Milk (lilo), ml fecllng it is to be normal weight until you have experienced lt.' Truer words were never spoken." Talk it. over with your doctor. The New .Xenr is 1 perfect time for I physical check up md prior to dieting is an ideal time to have your heart, blood pressure and ur- lne checked. Your goal is healthy normal weight with more bounce and verve. You can look and feel the way you did 20 or 40 bulging pounds ago. on with the Choice Diet . . .. Choice Diet Tomorrow's Menu Brukfnst 225 - 2'15 Calories citrus Fruit Juice - 5 oz. Choice of: I or 2 Eggs - Tout. 1 slice 1 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. chopped nuts. i c. raisins Cream the butter and sugar. silt all the dry ingredients together and mix in order given. Divide into 2 layers. Put currsnt jelly between layers and frost with fronting made of 1 package cream cheese creamed L 46 P Md I 3':-7.31-.1-. ifeiutfsul rigor... Coffee if desired Dinner - 466 Beef stew with Vegetables Choice of: generous cupful 260 cal. Roast. lamb or beef .. at large slices - fut trimmed Choose one 40 calorie Vegetnblo - l-2 cup . Diced carrots. or beets, winter squuh 4 Large Combination Green Sela - special Dressing - Plus 3-4 oz. wedge of cheese Grilled half grapefruit with Honey Coffee or Tea Total Calories for Day - mu - 1140 Note: Man may add 130 calories to day's total - perhaps in fluffy baked potato with butter. "..li LOTS OF CORN Commercial cannerl ln.CAnndn packed about 5.134.000 dozen con- wlth l c. powdered auger. I1 I: '97:-.rlt""' g )JOURISHMEN1' A m Burma-Nnrl nnnnn talners of corn in 1954. l ,M... .- -.- . -r... -.- ..m Ask your Grocer for "ll Growth Chart, lcrowlh Record