YOUR FAVOURITE AGE

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 148, 8 June 1935, Page 10

YOUR FAVOURITE AGE

Dear Readers,—Au English magazine recently had rather an interesting article, “What Age Would You Be?” which made me wonder what age my readers considered the best. The following were the ages that some of England’s prominent citizens considered best:—

Miss Elsie Randolph, stage star, would be eight (8) years of age. She considers that, at that age, one has no worries which last longer than a day. Miss Violet Lawrence, also a stage star, considers twelve (12) years the happiest age, as life is just opening out in all its rosiest hues.

Mrs. Amy Mollison, the noted airwoman, and Misti Mary Borden, authoress, both think that thirty (30) is the happiest age for a woman, as, by that time, her outlook is more settled and less troubled with the high ideals and desires of earlier years. The Marchesa Baleranaldi, a noted London hostess, would be eighteen (18) years, “the debutante age,” before one has grown cynical of the pleasures of life And as for the men—

Sir Francis Goodenough considers his present age (62) the happiest, and says that whatever age he is, he will think it the happiest. Mr. Jim Mollison, airman, thinks twenty-three (23) years the ideal age for a man, as, at that age, he has more hope of fulfilling his ambitions. A writer in the “N.Z. Herald” recently wrote that 40 was the best time of life, saying that at this age one’s perception is quickened, observation sharpened and comprehension deepened. At this age one has a store of experience with which to temper one’s judgment and widen one’s vision. Ignorance is no longer a terror aud tolerance has been learned, while the joys of attainment and satisfaction, in accomplishment can be enjoyed and have a fuller flavour than all the idealistic hopes of youth. Now, readers, write and tell me what age you consider the best, and why. Send your answers to me, care of “Tribune” Office. PENELOPE.