Is He a Man or a Mouse About His Wife
A reader asks Anne Hirst why her husband, older and self conscious, wants her at home and away from friends. The advice explains teasing is common for grooms with new brides and urges the husband to openly claim his wife, invite friends home, and read this opinion to understand his wife.
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Anne Hirst
Etiquette Q and A on public manners and hosting
A Q and A on proper behavior in social settings covers avoiding breathing on eyeglasses while cleaning them, placing cutlery on plates for second helpings, serving guests from the same dish, writing bread and butter letters to both friend and mother, handling tar tar sauce in restaurants, and whether a bride should carry a bouquet or wear a corsage, with concise guidance.
Canadian toy industry stresses age appropriate play
The Canadian toy sector, with an annual output around 30 million dollars, uses top designers and psychologists to align products with child development stages from birth to ten years. Experts advise parents to pick age specific toys, from rattles for three month olds to career-themed kits for older children, ensuring functional learning and proper growth.
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Canadian Welfare Council
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Second marriages and etiquette norms in a Q and A column
A reader asks about attire for a second marriage and etiquette such as wearing white or gloves. The piece notes simpler ceremonies show good taste, with discreet at home or church gatherings. It also covers handshakes with gloves and whether to use a fork or spoon for puddings. It mentions India’s 1929 child marriage prohibition and 1953 data showing 14.5 percent of girls ages 5 to 14 married, and claims insurance stats imply men die younger than women.
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High Park visit invites with Zoos and Cathedral grounds
Howard describes a future stroll through London s St Pauls precinct with an iron fence spanning 160 years. He mentions a park section housing a zoological garden where animals birds and waterfowl thrive under habitat conditions resembling their native homes. He ends by inviting a visit when time allows.
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Ottawa conference sparks talk on farm prices and consumer stress
A three day Ottawa conference between policymakers and farmer delegates prompts debate over rising consumer prices amid declining farm prices. The writer argues for open discussion, warns against easy price supports, and notes weather and local garden scenes as digressions.
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Golfers ABC Delights Fans At The Nineteenth Hole
George Houghton and Hubert Simmons publish Golfers ABC a witty collection of drawings and verse about golf culture. From the rabbit to the scratch player the book lampoons club life with playful rhymes and exaggerated golf bets. A delightful Christmas gift for players and fans.
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