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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 4, 1938
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Going To Slam That Door Again!
Noise is the great modern
nuisance.
Every day it starts a family row somewhere.
Every day doctors examine men and women who have fallen victim to it.
Jangled nerves, fatigue, complete breakdown. These are symptoms which incessant noise can produce in perfectly normal people.
A quiet house is always an effi- cient one. Its mistress is usually a harmonious person who is intelli- gent enough to cut out needless noise.
She runs her house, quite literal- ty, on oiled wheels.
Take doors, for example,
A slamming door is the arch cause of tempers in the house.
If your family won't learn door manners a door "check," an appli- ance which includes spring. will ensure quiet,
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strong
A cheap and effective gadget is
a rubber or felt buffer fixed on the frame of the door.
If the door swings back against furniture a stout rubber door stop is invaluable.
Special non-slam doors are fitted with rubber edges which close (Continued at Foot of Next Col.)
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Tartan gauze ribbon forms the bow with long streamers passing through a slotting in the turned-up half of the brim for winding round the neck in scarf fashion or tying in a bow, beneath the chin. The model, by Ejad, រំង in orange- coloured straw.
gently over shaped stops on the door frame.
Think what that woud mean in a nursery or an invalid's room.
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We love space and simplicity. in modern homes. But it means more
noise.
chutney minced, one teaspoonful The carpets, hangings and gen- made mustard, Cayenne pepper and eral clutter of the Victorian house were not hygienic, but it helped to
and salt to taste.
a shell,
Think of this if you feel urge to
Mix all ingredients very thorough-make them nearly sound-proof. ly. Put ingredients in cover with brown breadcrumbs and "get rid" drastically. bake fifteen minutes. A good sup- per or luncheon dish or can be eaten cold with salad.
When replacing 'worn' elastic track the new elastic on to the old and draw through. It is easier and quicker than using a bodkin.
"The same applies to tapes threaded through hems in any gar- ment."
Simplicity is an excellent quality, but there are some rooms so
"sur- gical" that even the scrape of a chair echoes wildly.
FASHION WORTH NEWS. (Upper: Left)-Every line in this little "Jack Tar" suit is cut for comfort. Every quality of the fabric is planned for long wear and satisfaction. (Upper Right)-Smocking trims the waist of these quaint full-skirted frocks. Tiny full sleeves give a smart, broad-shoul- dered look, and small" buttons march squarely up the back. Comfortable dresses for big and little sister both,
Silent floors are not often pós- sible in the average house, but for a child's bedroom filled with romp- ing feet, cork or rubber Booring would be a real investment.
Rubber flooring is made in ex-
“Before pouring boiling waterquisite colours and lasts a lifetime.
into any enamel receptable" rinse
with cold water..
The kitchen is the cockpit of
· -- This - prevents cracking and household noise, Palls, pans and
spoiling the enamel."
sink backets can all be silenced with rubber gaskets edge covers
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Its a good idea to make baby's and handles. nightgowns a little longer with an extra wide hem,
Put a rubber mat on your drain- Choose only those vacuum clean- ing board and use a papier macheers, refrigerators and sewing ma- bowl. Or use a rubber sink mat if a chines which say they are almost bowl is no good for your family silent and can prove it. dish wash,
I have known women go on using tools that creaked and groaned when a few drops of oil would have
Have felt buffers on your mops, brooms and sweeper.
Quiet is economical. The tools
made them silent and twice as ef-and utensils which make most noise ficient.
Look over all your mechanical tools once a month and see that they are properly lubricated,
Use good oil. It pays in the end. Wheels lessen noise. Get them big enough on waggons and cots.
are the first to show signs of wear.
Last of all, remember that cour- tesy is the real cure for most noises.
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The wireless which is not allow- lowed to advertise its presence to the whole neighbourhood
the door shut gently
the quiet good-byes after midnight. Small things, perhaps, in themselves, but all possible and all anti-noise.
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