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PRACTICAL HOMECRAFT Motif Cheval
Cheval Set Desk Drawer Beauty Comes To The Rescue
MATERIALS:
Costs Chain Mercer-Crochet No. 20 (20 grm.).........
3 balls selected colour. Milwards steel crochet hook No. 3. (Slack workers com use a No. 3 hook No. and it workers a 2%).
TENSION:
molifs x 9 motifs.
Small
into next de, 1 ch; repeat from ending with 1 tr 3 ch and 1 tr into next de, 1 ch, i es into 3rd or 4 ch.
Mat 64 in. (17.5 cm.) square-6 motifs x 5 motifs.
ABBREVIATIONS:
3rd row 1 ch, 1 de inte same ch-chain; s-slip stitch; place as last ss, 1 de into next de double crochet;
tr sp, 1 de into next tr, 3 dc into dbl treble;
trouble next 9 ch sp, i de inte next tr, 1 de into next sp, i de into next tr; repeat from omitting treble; sp-space.
1 de at end of Inst itpeat, i as DIRECTIONS
Centropicco
in.. First Motif
Size of Motif 1% (8.6 cm.) square,
MEASUREMENTS: Centrepiece 5 in x 1234 in. (24.5 cm. x 31.5 cm.)-7
Commence with 0 ch, Join with ass to form a ring.
1st row: Into ring work de, Ins into first de.
2nd row: 47ch, ir 3 ch and 1 tr into next de, 1ch, 1 tr
EDGELLS
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TRY THEM Cooked in butter and served piping hot on toast. They are a com- pliment to any meal. Particularly enjoyable at breakfast.
Ideal for snacks... So easy to prepare...
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VHOLE MUSHROOM
TRY ALSO THESE
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FOODS BY
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OYSTER SOUP ASPARAGUS SPEARS MUSHROOM SOUP
On safe at all
landing stores.
into first dic.
4th row; & ch, de into 4th ch from hook (a pleot made), misa 1 de, 1 ir into next de, 3 ch, i de Into top of last te (another plcot made), misg I dc, 1 tr pleat 1 dbt tr 1 picot and 1 ir into next de, 1 picot (miss I de, 1 tr into next de, 1 picot) twice; repent from omitting 1 tr and 1 plcot at end of last repeat, 1 59 into 3rd of 6 ch. Fasten oft. Second Motif
*
Work me as first motif for 3 rows.
4th row: 6 ch, 1 de into 4th ch from hook, miss 1 de, i tr into next de, i picot, miss, 1 cc, 1 tr 1 pleat i dbl tr 1 plost and 1 tr into next de, 1 ch, 1 ss into corresponding plect on First Motif, 1 ch, 1 de into top of lost te on Second Motif, miss de, 1
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By JEANNE D'ARCY
for caxy
THE ideal office is Junt them in a small box
across the street from tuting. Bring along the cosmetic home. It's 80 convenient cure you carry in your purse to supply lipstick, moscara, сущно that a girl can leave work brow paral rouge, pornt, nt 5 p.m., head home to powder, perfume. have a refreshing shower, For emergencles, stock change her clothes and be second box with needle rtail bright and beautiful for a thread, nail polish,
polish remover, facial mask!
Glamorous Accessorios
6 p.m. date.
But how many girls can do this? Not many!
and
dio,
In glamour occessories, keep
The majority of working the following in your deek drawer for emergency' use: girls live too far away to sparkling jewellery, such as a commute to the family dazzling pin, and earring set to homestend for the full brighten a basic dress when a date Invitation Turis up un-
beauty treatment before an expectedly: an extra pair of after-work dinner date. nylons to slip on when the ones That's why glamour has to you're wearing stiow a stin: come out of a well-stocked dress-up gloves--liere's nothing like a pair of pastel or white deak drawer that holds French leather gloves to malco make-up and accessories.
What You Need
What's needed? In make-up, keep supplies to tito essential munimuin and pack them In a box. Who wants to cart an en- tire beauty counter of supplies to the ladies' room?
even a simple outit look dx- ceptionally smart. You als might' And that a scarf, a tle- on voll and a gay butch of krtiacial flowers comie in hendy, too.
Be prepared and' you'll always be ready to go from office to dete, from tailored looic to dress- up appearanÍCÍO,
You'll need: cleanser (crezm Just one word of warning-do: and tissues, lotion and cotton your Cinderella, act after ‚office. belle, or soap and facecloth), hours in the ladies doom, not at^^ foundation, clothes brush. Pack your desk.
OUT OF THE DESK drawer comes glamour in the form of long, white French leather gloves to dress up a simple frock.
TRENDS IN THE
Chicago.
TOME furnishings will be a little more elegant
In 1959 than last year, with emphasis on eye-appeal, say leaders in the field.
The trade publleation Chicago Market Daily"
said that in styling demand will continue to grow for Early American, French and Italian Provincial. The 1959 Modern will be 'more refined
the
tr into next de; repeat from in detail, and a notable in- 3 times mare, 1 ch, into crease is expected in corresponding plot on First number of new suites, show Motif, 1 ch. 3 de into top of lost
tr on Second Motif, I dbi tr 1ing the Oriental influence. picot and 1 tr into same place as Jest tr on Second Molift and complete as for first motif. Make 1 rows of D moufs joining each as second was joined to first..
SMALL MAT (MAKE 2)
Make rows of 5 motifs Joining adjacent sides,
Damp and pin out to measure- ments.
Cooking With Gas
Stockholm.
CITOCKHOLM homemakers
dial Miss Gas" for dinner recipes.
The municipal Gas Works provides tho
Some New Englanders white beans for the cat
THE 1959. HOME
By MARGUERITE DAVIS
taid. But the style reflęcia - the bcult preference for Early American and French PTD- vincial.
Upholstery also mirrors the dressier trend, 'A spokesman for The faded anilque look will de
ona lending fabrics Houso sald used mora often on Early the smooth materials will give American and Country English way to the pattern type wenyes pleces. For French and Italian with a more elegant look.
growing provinciale, there is a trend towards the use of paint- ed finishes which show the actual brush mark.
comeback Oal in making a for use in Early American ani Country English, the magazine's researchern sold. Greater use will be made of sculptured wood form, and of decorative vencers. High gloss will be replaced by clear finishes which show the grain of the wood. Orange and red fruit wood colours, also Space age characters will not ex replace the old nursery per- have lost their chart, the ports say, and will be succeed conallies on juvenile furniture ed by browns in spice and nut Potor Rabbit is as good now tones, beiges, greys and grey- as when he arst discovered Mr browns..
- MacGruder's farm, the magazing
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YOUR BIRTHDAY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Lamps will be even taller, and shades more of a straight drum slippe, without or niuch tapering as marked them this year, sold designer C. Waltman, Elgh- teenth Century English style are almost out of the pleture, he sold, replaced by a strong dic mand for early American and Provincial-UP.I.
By STELLA
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
PORN today, you are sincere, honest and outspoken.
the dreamer or philosopher than the BORN today, you fire more the pushed into executing your good practical and dogged in four color cuination to finals You're Ideas. You have the capabilities for leadership but must develop them. You have a strong, spiritual nature and sometimes get lost activate your in a maze of theory. Once you have learned to plans, nothing can stop you,
Although you have a strong love of nature, you are reserved and rarely demonstrative. There probably will be one great love in your life, and if this does not culminate in marriage, you may never wed. Since you are fond of children, you would make a ane teacher. If denied children of your own, you might make a career in teaching or as an adviser to young people. You seem to understand them and their problems.
thing, once it is begun. There is no hesitation in your makeup, You know what you want and go right after it. The more opposition you encounter, "the more of a challenge it is to you to Eucceed! You have excellent judgment and usually know how to select an enterprise that is destined for success. You also have executive talents and can choose your associates with an eye to what they can do best.
You are diplomatie, and you women especially are tactful in your social contacts. You make excellent hostesses and your homes are usually the centre of social activity in your neighbour-
Among those born on this date are: Ben Hecht, author: Mary Lyon; founder of Mount Holyoke College," John Alden Carpenter, cumposer: Montaigne, essayist; Joseph Ernest Renan, philologisthood: You are able to keep a confidence.
Band Historian:
FEBRUARY Those of you who have a birthday of your own only once every four years are quite different from those who are not Lenp-Year born! You show an initiative and in- dividualism, backed by a permissive charm which usually moves you ahead at a rather fast pace. You speak well in pubile and have a great deal of confidence in your ability get what you want out of life.
You are fond of travel and may find it difficult to settle down in one place for lung. You have the ablity to make a home
· wherever you unpoelt a sultenne! When you wed, make sure that you find someone with a similar case of gypsy foot) Select a carcer in which you can iravet-selling, air pilot, the military service, anything that calls for being constantly on the move!
You men are capable of handling, or business enterprises and probably will become wealthy at some period in your lives. Your interests are in the realm of the arts, and it is likely that you will do well in some executive position connected with them, as well as being a competent performing artist.
Among those born on this date are: Tiffany Thayer, author; Dimitri Mitropoulos, conductor: William Dean Howells, author, editor and critic; Augustus St Gaudens,, sculptor; Bytton Strachey, blographer.
To find what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select
Among those bom on this date are: Gloaching Antonio Rossini, composer; John Wool, Union Civil War general; Marquis de Mont-your birthday estar and read the corresponding paragraph. calm, French general; Anne Lee, founder of the Shakers; Lewis your birthday star be your dally guide. Swift, astronomer.
To find what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph, your birthday star be your daily guide.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
FISCES (Feb, 20-Star, 20)----- Spend a sociolly pleasant day. Forget business and work-a-day problems for a while.
ARIES (Mar. 31-Apr. 20)—
Let
recorded same reason that southern-wopuler can lead you in the There can be an undercurrent 'wrong direction now, Think of unrest in today's activities.
mensages. Thousands of per ora dino on black-eyed peas, before you acti
MONDAY, MARCH 2
ut home.
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PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar, 20)-min VIRGO (Aur. 24-Sept. 23)-- A busy day, to execute all your Morning hours are highly pre Guties efficiently. Be on guard ductive, Get an ourly start and VIRGO (ANS, 24-Sept. 23) ainst a mishap this evening. work hard. Spend the evening Avoid committing ó social ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) fatte par today, Diplomacy Ba highly practical and you LIENA (Bopt. 24-Ost, 23) will pay off, so watch your p's will. accomplish more than you Handle legal matters coming dy and q'e.
imagined possible in 2 single for attention now. A short trip LIBRA (Sopt, 24-Oct; 28)day.
may be helpful. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May S1)--- SCORPIO (Ooh, 24-Nov. 22 Don't plan mera than you can Use the next four days bono- Financial matters need your manage.
Befully.
You can make excel- careful attention, today. When This is a fine day for you,
SCORPIO (OHL Ze-Nov. 22)—lent progress on the job now. evening comes, he on guard,
provided you act wisely, Stars
BAGITTARIUS (Nov. 13-Déo. fece up to the coming weeks, are all right; watch yourselfr
2)-Don't be pursuaded to det against your better juegtient Follow your own decisions,
CAPRICORN (Dec. 28-Jan. 'CANCER: (Juno-22-July ́23)—. CANCER (June 22-July 28)---
CAPRICORN (096) #1-Jan. Put your talents to work for 10)Floich up an important job CADW good you now). Demonstrate how today so that you will hayo Entertain close friends, exemple for some younger good you are when the boss is some free time later in the
month, have as many dollars as thero perhaps for Bunday dinner. person today, Clive Inspira-around,
in the pot. Others LEO (July 24-Apr. 23)—ional advien It is intended primarily are peng
"Li50)) * (Paly', '14-Aar. - 33) count the dollars by the pras Be erisible today and don't AQUARTUS (3×0, 31-18, 19) for nearly 60,000 married
on your plate-provided you take on too much social activity.Avold risking your health by Plan to reach one of your major women employed in offlece eat them. And the green re-test and relax ar much or planning too much for day.'objectives todays
yourself by idoleneked. and factories.
Better to relax tensions. possible. present green money,
Dr de Lya traced bean sons are taking advantage
customs to the carly Roman of it.
Those wanting tips on saying "Not worth what to serve for dinner bean is not worth a cont, dial a certain number. With but many beans mean the recipe, they get a casual plenty."
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montion about cooking with One southern tradition gas. The service takes into mands that the beans be cooked consideration the time of and served with hog jowl, and the year as well as current market prices,
Build up your health reserves TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)—
and atere up nervous energy to GEMINI (347 22-limo 31)-- Be tactful in all your social contacts today and you can enjoy yourself.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)- You may take a calculated risk SAGITTARIUS (Nev. 15-Dec, this morning and benefit from 28)—Aßer your mornite de- your initiative this afternooni. vations, spend the balance of the day. În recreation,
side dishen of collard or turnip This abould he strictly a family 20)You grechs. Some say you will day,
Don't let
AQUARIUS (Jan, 21-Feb. 1D) Make plans for the mouthe alond, Postpone sigting kp- portant papers until later, top