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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1957,
PRACTICAL
HOMECRAFT
HOW MANY CHEFS CAN Knit While You Relax
66
BOIL AN EGG?
By Evelyn Irons
N omelette," and the
A6th Earl of Verulam,
gozing reflectively into his teacup, "positively must be cooked in an iron pan."
Tall (6ft.),
powerfully-built, dame-headed Lord Verulam had opened our fireside chat by talking about a lecture on auto- ination he was giving to 600 clubwomen, but within the hour he had skipped lightly over more than a dozen other sub- jects. For this affable, 48-year- old bachelor dobbles in practi- enlly everything.
he.
"And
Upis why not?" "What's so funny about a peer In the kitchen?"
Lord Verulam informed mo that he had done a certain amount of canteen cookery and Hould
produce a meal for 250 but that his specially people; was little egg dishes, "I can do eggs in several different styles," boiled said he, "not omitting the ogg. How many chefs can boli an egg properly?" I answered diplomtically that subody could boil an egg except oneself.
From
cooking to kitchens - big kitchens for industrial can- domestic kitchenz for teens, cottages of his own estate
Verulam is Lord St Albans. currently Mayor of St Albans; has three more months in office. "After that 1 shall get down to planning three new klichens
Good Manners More Than
Just A Veneer
By GARRY MYERS, Ph.D
WE want our children to
Whave good
Ovens
12
271-28
CABLE-YOKED
PULLOVER
MATERIALS:
Dozs, (for 30
inch bustline) Sirdar Majestic wool, 4-ply, main colour. 10 ozs, for the 38 in, bustline, 1 uz. Sidar Majestie wool, 4-ply, white. No. 10 and No 12 needles. A mort spare needle. 3 buttons.
MEASUREMENTS: bust-30 ins, or 38. Length-21 ins.
TENSION: 74 st, and 10 rows to 1 in.
ABBREVIATIONS: k. knit, p.
purl, sts, stitches, tog, together, t. at, stocking stitch, m, make, beg. beginning. ins. Inches: 5. slip.
NOTE: Directions are given for size 36. Changes for size 38 are in brackets.
THE BACK AND FRONT ALIKE
Yohody can boll an ewu --except mucaeli
Dance Spelety, but for three new cottages," he said lish Folk Among his requirements day- thinks there is nothing so com light for all working surfaces, pulsive us the Scottish reel,
been eightsome or foursome. Evo-level
("I've them for years He once suid that teaching talking about
French rene
18 Britain's biggest and now they're everywhere."). And plastic drainpipes
"And for millonat wate of time. kitchens and bathrooms. ("An- so it 18,
15,1 he maintained. Tench00 schis (107). other ald Idea of
children mine -
more, Spanish, Portu- and now when I go to America guese -- and perhaps Swedish
1 And plastic drainpipes all over and German."
<!
learning Russian now. has been twice to Moscow business trips since the war.
Latin verse,
the 24
With No. 12 needles east On
Werk
KI PI rib for 3 ina. Change to. No. 10 needles and Ist, st. and M.1 st, at beginning
He4th raw until there are 134 . on (141).
Work straight until there are |14 ina. from casting on,
Now wurk 80 sts. (90). work 65. Continue on these 35 sts, and K2 tog. at bog. and end of every
until row there ure no sis, left,
Work other side the same.
the school
strip
Repeat these 2 rows until there are 12 worked
Now decrease as follows:--
1st Deo. Row: * K4, K2 tog., K3, F2, P2 fog. P3, repeat from ending K4, KT tog., KS. 232 str. (246).
Next Row!
from
F.8, K.0, repent ending P6. Now twist "cables no follows (except on first and last rib);-
lat Twist Row: KB, * PG, S. next 4 sta, on to spare needle, and hold to back of work, K next 4, now K those on spare needle. Repeat from * ending
ко
Next Now: • Pɑ, KO, repeat from ending P0.
Next Row: • K8, P6. repent from ending KB.
2
Repeat these last rows 6 morC times making 12 rows since the twist, then work 18th row.
Now decronse again.
2nd Dec, Row: K3, K2 tog. K3, P2, PZ tog., P2, repeat from
• euding K3, K2 ton, KS, 199 wis. (211).
P.7, KB, repeat
Next Row:
from ending PT.
Now twist cables.
2nd Twist Row: K7, P5, S. next 3 sla, on to spare needio, K next 4, now K those on spare
• ending K7.
Cast off 24 heedle, repeat KB, repeat
with No. 12
the place. So easy to squeeze Ho speaks Swedish himself and end of the next and every out your wedding ring when in you drop it down the sink").
Inevitable, he admits, that many wives must work in fac- and offices, "But I'm forles
Mother has a more Ai Eton, where he rower! Against it. Important job to do than factory the eight and won work. Nobody can tuko her steeplechase, he was four times of the Jelt prize for place looking after her young winner
At Oxford he read children."
Now he is chairman Lord Verulam spoke with zoology.
millon Enfield THE SLEEVES authority. He is chairman of the of
making MINIS National Baby Weck Council Ruling
Cast on 80 sis and the author of many articles rupper for car radiators.
defends Hu
Automation
In
and main colour, in their magazine Mother
lectures up and down the coun-
Work K1 P1 rib for 3 Ins. Child.
try. "I made possible nylon,
Change to Nu, 10 needles und penicillin, atomic energy and
stocking st, and M.1 st. at beg. His interests
and end of the next und every run from the coplous supplies of ice cream."
ridicules the 4th row until there are 06 sts. cradle to the grave. He is presi- he says. But he
"You'd think it word dent of the Cremation Society,
Work straight until there are started 1050," he said. "Certainly
I shall be cremated!"
17. Ins. including rib. "Five hundred began when James Watt he
exclaimed. acres a year are nd
Adried to the what could be done with steam of our
grave from a kettle." expanse and covered with awful of marble from Italy.
On the lighter aido-dancing "Nothing wrong with rock 'n' roll except that it's dulla" said he,
hideous
manners. yards train them like slabe We mity senis in correct social be- Horrible! Macabre!" haviour, but this is only the veneer of good manners.
Children may learn to observe the amenities, yet may act boor- ishly
everyday situations, especially while among peers. The real test Is how Thoughtful and considerate they are of all other persons every-
where.
their
The highly cultivated person really doesn't need to give thought to manners. From habit he puts himself in the other person's place, whether that per- son is a child or adult, and al- most always doca the polile
thing.
SELF-CONTROL
But in order for a child to ar rive at so high a level of social refinement, he must first acquire, through
years of perience, a high degree of self- control. However, self-control doesn't come by mugle, oor does it start in the child from within.
The infant wants
In
"IL
saw
of
K.2 tog, ut beg, and end every other row unul there are 50 sts. Cast off.
On just one subject he had no opinion. Franels Bacon, the YOKE Arst Lord Verulam-no relation of
Cast on 285 Bis, who fleurished on the time
first Queen Elizabeth, No. 10 needles. the
might 1st Row: * KD, "Bacon or anybody cise
Shakespeare. I from • ending K.D. written
2nd Row: Po from ending P9.
having attended a session have the other evening. He is prest- have no views on it," he said dent of the Hertfordshire Eng-
--(London Express Service},
MAN'S T-SHIRT
MATERIALS: Conta Chain Mercer-Crochet No 20 (20 gr.). 10 balls selected colour and 8 balls contrasting colour.
'Phantom' Milwards
Knitting Needles No. 10.
TENSION: 7% sts und 9 rown
1 in. (2.5 cm.).
MEASUREMENTS;
Sizes=
what he 40, 42 & 44. Chest 40, 42 & 44 in. (101.5, 100.0 & 112 cm.); Width across back DY front by word. underarm:
wants right away. It he can take H. he wifi, unless he is inter- cepted physically or
2012
at
in., 21% in.. But a forbidding word hardly 221⁄2 in. (52 cm, 54.6 cm, 57.1 has meaning
him until em.). Length from shoulder to
for
he has heard it several times and lower edge: 2314 in.. 23 in..
in connection with discomfort or 241⁄2 in. (69,7 en.. 59.7 cm., 62.5 pain; until he learns to respect cm.).
No or Don't.
ABBREVIATIONS:
On the other hand, the post-p-purl; st-stitch.
tive aspect of good manners, as
K-knit:
saying Please or Thank You or NOTE: Directions are given sharing things with others comes for size 40. Changes for sizes best with satisfactions.
42 and 44 are in parentheses.
Of course, be can learn a jUse double thread throughout.
Kreat deal from The good
example. Yet exemple may not
be very effective unless ho also
BACK
With selected colou", Cum-
has learned to hold back from mence with 150 (158-100) sts. doing certain things he feels Work in stocking at (ki row, pl impelled to do by native urgc, row) for in. (2 cm.), ending like grabbing the biggest cooky with a k row.
THOUGHTFULNESS
.
Nexi Row:
from ⚫ending P7.
Next Row:
K7, P5, repeat
from ending KT
3
Repeat these last 2 rows more times moking 6 rows since the twist, then work 9th
row.
Now decrease again,
3rd Deo. Row: * KA, K2 tog., K2, P2, P2 tog. P1, repeat from ending K3, K2 log., K.2. 106 8, (170).
Next Row: * Pɑ, K♦, ropeat from
ending P6.
Now twist cables.
ending K2, K2 tog, K2. sts, (141).
139
PG, K3 repeat
Next How: from ending P5.
Now twist cables 4th Twist Row: K6, P3, S next 3 sts, on to spure needle, then K next 2, now I those on spare needle. Repeat from
ending K5. TOWS.
3rd Twist Row: K6 P4, 8 next 3 eta, on to spare needle, K next 3, now K those on spare needle, repeat from * ending KS. Next Row: Po, K4, repeat
ending Next Row: KO, P4. (281)
Report these last 2 with
twice more, making 6 rows since P. repeat the twist, then work 7th row,
Now decrease again.
K7.
again, then work another row. (5 since twist).
Now decrease for lost time. 5th Ike. Row: * K2, K2 tog. K1, P1, P2 tog. Repeat from ending K2, K2 tog. Kl. 100 sts. (100).
Next Row P4, K2 repeat trom ending Pl. Now twist
for the at time.
Now work on half the st. in Ki Prib leaving other 50. (53) until later, for 3 ins.
Cast off.
Du the same
to
other 50 (53), Crochet along back edges Make loopa and rew up 2 Ins. to fasten 3 buttons,
TO MAKE UP
Sew side and sleeve
seams.
to
on
make yoke to
8th Twist Row: K4, P2, S next 2 sts, on to spare needle, K next 2, now K those on spare Crochet round neck needle. Repeat from ending firm edge. Sew
fasten at back. rows K4,
Next Row: K5, 13, repeal from ending PS,
Next Row: K5, P3. repent 4th Dec, Row: K2, K2 log. from ending K6. repeat
these lant Repeat
The last 12 rows (7th to 18th To Shape Shoulders Cast off row inclusive) constitute the 10 sts at beginning of next
Tows. K stripe pattern,
Noxt Row (Hemline): across.
Now work in stripe pattern as the follows: Adequate restraints in growing child, by those who care
Let to 6th Row: With selected for him and guide him, must colour work in stocking st.
Work in stripe pattern until plece measures 15 (15, 15%) in. (38, 38, 39.3 cm.), from hemilne, ending with a p row.
With
Next Row: K, across, Following Row (Hemino): K aerces.
selected colour only, Place a marker at both ends work in stocking st for 10 rows, came before he can advance very 7th to 12th Row: Jeln on con- of next row (to indicate start decreasing onest at both ende fur self-restraint, Sufficient trasting colour and work in of armholes) and continuo to of every alternate row. Cast off
must precede stocking st. parental control
pattern until remaining sts loosely. work in stripe his learning self-control, Being 13th
18th Row: With ploce mensures 81% (0, 0) in. thoughtful of others presupposes selected colour worle in stocking (21.8, 21.5, 23 cm.) from marker
wholesome, earlier training in
ending with a row. restraints, the basis for self-re-t
straints.
Of course, mere restraints are not enough. Along with them must be ample opportunities for outlets socially acceptable. Re- eiraints must also be acquired in
fully atmosphere of happy love, understanding, companion ship and good example.
child what ha Just telling A should or should not do will not i develop good mannera in him. Ho neods constant exercise in specific wass of exercising : good "man-`
ners.
(My bulletins, "Good Manners Make You Likable" and "Good Manners and Self-Control,” may be had by eerling & self-ad- dressed, U. S. stamped envelope to me in care of this newspaper.)
to
FRONT
K2, P1, P2 tog, P1, repeat from
2
SCHOOL FOR DEBUTANTES
"N to be charming to.
OW remember, girla
cloakroom attendants," said the Viscountess with a prac- tised smile. "Always find time for the little people, and they will find time for
you."
Her stunned audience of ave gazed back at her unflinchingly, It was the ninth day of their three-week course at the Knightsbridge Academy of Social Graces ("held in 3 friend's dat behind the Albert Hall"), and they were having their etiquette hour.
Their notebooks
were
crammed with invaluable in- formation. How to pronounce Belvoir
and how to
get gin and/or
evening dress,
and
means the masson,'
oll off an "Hoi Pollof
Wat
A
Their teacher Debrettfar fashion plate skin-tight charcoal flannel, As hostess. the lecture
We equatio
was amply illustrated from her own experience. ("I'll never forget the trouble we had with our gloves the night the Duke and Duchess got lost coming to dinner.")
THE CURRICULUM
- where they teach you how to say Belvoir, make a cocktail canape-or remove bicyde oil from your gown
It's a dificult to look elegant with Rowers, umbrella and book.
By ROMANY BAIN
why she was there..
"Mummy saw it in
Nervously twisting strands of hair oft my collar I asked her nbout the school.
"We work from the feet up- wards, and always on a wooden floor to hear the tread," she ex- plained. "Once you get your balance right, your poise and self-confidence will automatically improve."
"Exercise sale-of-work." WAS
beginner's effort.
STILL LOOKS ELEGANT
of
"The most dmcult task in- volves buying and carrying · a bunch
flowers with on umbrella and a library book and still looking elegant," said the late superintendent of the Nore with a sigh.
Court curtsles are a feature of the course.
special
"It's the walk up that is the worst," she told me. "They are so shy as they approach the Royal Presenet, anything happen."
the
can
Her debutantes were very enthusiastle. "It's all such fun,” chorused Bindy Pharazyn, and Jennifer Mellor, just back from finishing school in Paris, "but we don't know what to do with our feet
Mary Ex-student debutantes breeding and no nonsense even Hayed and Jill Day were sure The in the office, From the next the course was going to make all Students taking the
I could hear
·course. Queen and thought it would room
somcono
difference to their season. telling 11 debutantos the pitfalls "I think it's indispensable," are equipped for to or just help my polne," she said. The Season-by classes in Margaret Sherston - Baker, of going to a sale of work *,
into a room, and making grooming, entertainment, flower 1987 debutante-to-be, found the without having a strategically Mary told me: especially walk- decoration, and deportment whole set-up "frightfully useful. placed entrance ticket.
that is to help them came into Especially how to write letters
The curtains parted and I had speeches thanking our parents
for our 21st birthday parties." #room without making
ence added.
the greatest difficulty in not "Our boy friends haven't nuisance of themselves,"
the
battling will
with "the soluting. In daric double-
noticed
Any change in us" sold Viscountess explained to me,
of wielding a
breasted suit, bag
black laced shoes, piping
Jill wistfully "but our brothers I noticed sadly that the stuffed with cre
cream cheese,"
and a discreet touch of green thinic we are much more sura "Mending fuse, changing plug "It will take you about three eye shadow was my late com and simple repair olags had hours to make cocktail canapes manding officer from the WRNS. of ourselves," from the far 12, the catering expert told Superintendent Miller OBE
them," arranging her 16 provi-
been
112 (116, 120) ta. Work in temoved
aho
Work exactly as for Back.
SLEEVES With selected colour, cast on
stocking for 4 in. (2 cm),.
day beging with "Health, ously. prepared saucers of ending with a k rơw.
and Beauty”” at 10. There were smoked zakon, shrimp, Next Low: (Hemlin). K only two teenagers dutifully pineapple and asparagus, “with fucking their "tums and tails an ounce of cavlaro, just for Now work in stripe pattern in and out when I called. The colou tts for Back until ploce others arrived from the hair. measures 4 (61%, 4%) in. (12.7, dresser for the lear. Intiguing 14, 14 cm.) from hemline, end-Department nossion ing with same stripe as on Back followed. at underarm.
Cast off loosely.
across.
that
HORRID WARNING
BO
inf
London Express Service.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Vinegar cuts through grease, water. Fill and let stand with E cloth dampened with 180-degree water until ready to B sardine is clumally vinegar will clean a stove top pour in hot soup, coffee or other Heads up, shoulders back," dong," I heard her way as I was splashed with fat from a frying liquid. called their instructor. Or As leaving, "you can never redeem pan Pin out to measurements. Sow the Viscountess put it: I£ ££."
and
To prevent, perious burna, sleave you're lucky enough to have a With this horrid warning in
homeinist, dear, show that do mind, I wont on to the London To keep contents in vacuum cover the hand with a cloth be
I cornered 20-year-old Busan School of Deportment in Bond containers hot longer, rinse the fore opening a steaming pan or Cunninghame between Euquette Street, established 1928. There bottles with hot water, empty, roaster, and then lift the tax and Hostossing and asked her was a solid county air of good | them, rinse again with scalding side of the lid first: NA
up side, shoulder
Kand, stitch in place,
ponatis. Turn under all
Sow in sleeves. Damp and promm,