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Get Rid Of Nerves With Rhythm
R both in dancing and cry, flier which
women
DHYTHM is the new cry for women say their exercises for on old are based African dances, where the life generally. What does it instinctively perform the movements Imean? What is its use for which will help them to regain their women specially?
muscular "tone." In fact, one exer- It has relation to so many things, cise in a book of this kind shows by all mubtly connected with one an- its illustration and instructions to other, that it is worth while con- rock the pelvis that it is no less than
dering its significance. In music our old friend the Rumba!
or poetry it is called "form" or
"metre: in art "balanced design,"
of
It is the shape of things-the way
done. The symbol they rhythm is the circle.
are
Wednesday, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
High-stepping
Party Frocks
THERE'S an unusually
party feeling in the air. Whatever it is the fact re- mains that everybody's dancing this year.
are
Even the home birds planning a little hop to the wireless these nights, and mothers of families are to bu scen furtively shaking out the old black bombazine to see whether some
roses on the shoulders will revive it or not.
in: dance halls are no longer filled with streamlined room- sticks creeping round in a fit of the blues, but are alive with hearty men and women slupping their thighs and shouting "Oil" Hoop la
Iance this choice of two really dancing dresses for the younger generation. The first is EL hooped crinoline. In sugar-pink sprigged taffeta, sweetly tied and banded with parma violet velvet, and complete with a de- tachable hoop to make it stand out and sway properly as you clance:
The woman who likes pie- turesque dress not quite so de- collete can choose a blue-green shot taffeta model with curise velvet banding at neck and hem. and a separate bolero, banded to match, price 69s. 6d.
Baked Apple Variations
Sa sweet baked apple is always
A popular, here are three ways to
vary it:-
Baked Apple Nosi
4 large cooking apples;
4 degrertspoonfuls mince meat:
2 tablespoonfuls sugar:
Water,
Wash and core the apples. Place
in a buttered casserole or ple-dish.
February 1, 1939.
The black and white theme is endorsed in a daytime monk's frock. Venise lace is applied on sleeves and pockets.
Art Of Happiness
Fill up the centres of the apples be born with a happy nature.
with the mince meat and pour the water and sugar round them.
gives one a flying start in life,
but it is only a start. Happiness, like every other art, must be cul- 20givated; but it is well worth the
Dake in A hot oven about minutes or unil the apples are trouble. ready. This serves four persons.
Baked Apple Salad
3 cooking apples;
1 in pineapple cubes;
2 teaspoonfuls Icinon juice;
1 bananas
2 vzs, sugar;
If you want to be popular-and who doesn't?be happy, and never bitter; allow yourself to become nothing is worth that.
Being happy is a full-time job, and if you spend your days groaning over all the ailments and operations
small.
Few cherries and walnuts, cut of yourself and your family for gen-
over
erations past-well, it isn't going to Het you anywhere, is it? Besides, you' become a thundering bore, and people will cross the street to avoid you.
Peel and core the apples and cut into slices. Drain the juice from the nineapple and cut the cubes in half. Arrange the apple. sliced banana,
Of course, health has a great deal and pineapple in afternate layers in
happiness. If you lie a buttered fireproof dish and pour to do with
the pineapple syrup, lemon awake at night, thinking of all the slights ond unpleasantness you The answer is too often de-Juice and sugar, mixed together.
Immagine you have suffered during finitely not, because this year Bake in a malerate oven for 20 the day, it is a sure sign that you dance dresses have a festive and minutes. Before serving rprinkle need a change.
the cherries and wide-skirted look which makes
Serve hot with the straight evening dresses of
Server six persons. like yester-year appear more museum pieces than statues.
Moreover, the new dances call for something you can hop about
COOKING TIPS
NE answer, then, to neurosis, ONE
is more rhythm clubs, in And now it means something to which the sumulating atmosphere) Modern and attraction to night clubs may be the medical profession. doctors will tell you that the func- had without the inconvenient tale tions of the body have their definite hours and fabulous prices. The urge thythms, which are upset by wrong to dance is fundamental and should So there is not be suppressed. Timid women living and thinking. the psychological angle, too. Since could learn the new way of dancing lack of balance enures mental con- together, get to know their neigh-TARTS that are being re-hested Alict in people, which in its turn can bours and cultivate fresh interests,
may be smeared slightly with butter or margarine before being put cause conflict between nations,
have Dolitical
and swing music. The Implications.
stop thai wars are not entirely reonomic enthusiast in origin! The rhythmic life is the analyse his pleasure as "the recely peaceful life. This is borne out by lng of musical form and impressions the teaching of Buddhn.
to
You wouldn't think it possibaut into the oven, for then not only is would seem that rhythm can even be as highbrow us all this once the pastry kept from becoming hard.
would
averago
never
LO
through the medium of the sym- patctle nerve centres"-but that is what is happening, and, as has been pointed out, rhythm goen farther field than dancing. It might be a WOMEN are forced to live a happy idea to insist that all our poll- dose uf unnaturally nowadays that ticians have their daily
they are becoining neurotic. They "swing"
are cooped up in offices all day and Ket too little exercise, or else they are bored stiff in their little inbour-
saving houses, with nothing to do.
They are economically unable to have large families which would
Baby's Mental Development
keep them occupied. Or else the'HE development of a baby's brain threat of war stops them.
during the first twelve months Slightly neurotic women are of life is a matter of infinite import- of ance. During that period his brain always udvised to take plenty exercise, but this is in itself boring increases in weight over one pound. than it will gain taken alone. Women is a gregarious and this is more creature. She likes to meet other during the next twenty years.
Incorrect treatment during this pooplr, but the English are a úmid and inhibited race. The climate of period of his life can never after- northern countries is a lot to blame wards be properly rectified. Over- We never really get warmed through stimulation and over-development of in any sense of the word.
o child's brain during his early years is extremely harmful.
"Let the brain develop itself" is an old-fashioned but aound adage. THE most amusing and sociable Tenching baby tricks, urging him to talk before his time. constantly way to exercise is to dance drawing his attention to something So let us have more dance clubs, or other, and worrying him, all have Rakes the darkles, with their deleterious effect upon his brain grent vitality, natural grace and during the first twelve months. Inck of self-consciousness, to show There is no need to force him to us how to dance. The suphisticated observe objects, it is merely a coloured prople of to-day have question of temperament how soon brought back the cult of rhythmic a baby notices things. movement "swing" dancing they A baby must have resi, quiet, and call il-to the modern ballroom. fresh air regularly if brain and body me to develop to the best advantage. mixture of folk Excitement, inte hours, loud noises. dance, square dance, every kind of and many people about him simulate dance. It's the art of loosening the brain to excess.
up and letting yourself got. In n mod-
You can go as crazy as you like
dolay
it. It's n
The type of child that ean bo
fied forth, it in the century old seriously harmed is the one of quick
dances done by native women obey their natural hisUncle know nothing of nerven.
who und active temperament, who, in o
and second, responds to any attempt to attract his attention. The precorious child may exelte great admiration of the time, but if he is over-excited there is a danger that a year or two later he will develop nerve trouble.
It is probably momentarily gratify-, kind of dancing has another in to the mother to display her feminine function. In their books baby's cleverness, but in doing so she on the subject modern experts on is gombling with, the child's men- posture and therapeutic movement tulity in after years.
IT is interesting to note that this
but a flaky effect is produced.
If only a few drops of lemon juice are required, pierce a, lemon with a bone knitting needle, squeeze out the julec, and as the hole stats itself the fruit will keep fresh for a con- siderable period.
Time is saved when blanching fruits or vegetables if they are placed in a wire frying basket and plunged into balling water for the necessary time, before being fed out by the handle.
Hard boiled eggs in be sliced without cracking or crumbling if the knife is first dipped in boiling water and wiped dry. Repcat as often as the knife becomes cool.
It
To whly cream quickly, pour into a glass jur. When the jar is. half full seal" it with a parchment cover
cream before shaking the vigorously.
Celery will retain its crispness if taken apart, washed thoroughly, and put in a cool place for several hours in a jug of cold water containing a teaspoonful of salt.
G.. G. T.
walnuts on
top.
salice. custard
2
Baked Apple Meringue
4 cooking apples;
2 ozs. ginger, cut small:
2 oz. sumar;
K pint wateri
If you can't make arrangements to go away from home at once, take a day off and get a change of ideas. Also take good dose of ridiculous Alms. If you don't And them funny, you'll enjoy watching the audience.
Our friends and acquaintances are oflen uur worst enemies, - always- greeting us with, "How are you to- Peel out eare the apples. Arrange day? Isn't this dreadful weather them on a fire-proof dish, pour on and for you?" &c. Fortunately, re- the water and sugar and fill the con-lations are too bored to ask! Ires of the amies with the ginger.
There is no use trying to fight the Bake in a moderate oven until the apples are tender-basting occasion-devil of Depression. Take to your ally When they are ready put each heels, or your motor, or your aero- apple on an Individual plate
and plane and vanish. cover with meringue. Replace in oven for a few minutes to allow the meringue to set, and serve not.
To make the meringue take 2 egg whites 2 tablespoonfuls caster sugar. pinch of salt.
Put the whites in a bowl with the salt and whip to o stiff froth. Very rently fold in the sugar and use as above. Serves four persona.
Eileen
..."
A friend once told me that after
two major operations he was in such low state that he couldn't keep from crying if anyone spoke to him. At last his doctor told him to clear nut and get on a cargo bout, where no one would care whether he lived for died, and go for a long voyage.
He is now one of the cheeriest of souls and a general favourite.
S. E. W.
The vogue, for bloused lumberjack styling, has inspired-fhis charming kali wost costume, which combines a bloused plaid zephyr wool sweater in beige, brown and gold with a flared skirt - in solid colour, brown knit wool, Solid brown pocket bindings match... the brown ribbed waistband of the sweater and a' cheerful little print scart Tenda fatfory, at the ostlarless neckline.
CHILDREN'S TEARS TROUBLE, SIGNALS FOR MOTHER!...
TATCH that crying! It carries a message louder
W than words about a child's condition the Inner
condition. Healthy children smile. Others will, when you give them CASTORIA, the ideal laxative. It's not only pleasant to take-children love its tasto-but it's safe, gentle and effective in action. Because it's made especially for children, CASTORIA will not gripe, bind or far their delicate systems like some adult laxatives,
When the younger members of the family are upset, nervous, show signs of catching a cold, are "bound-up" inside-GIVE THEM CASTORIA, the safe laxative. Keep a bottle on hand always in your home.
CASTORIA
THE CHILDREN'S LAXATIVE
"YES, I'LL SMILE
FOR CASTORIA!"
In millions of American hames CASTORIA Is a stoady guest, used for all chlidren from babyhood to 11 years. It's a friend of the family becaudo it coniatria no castor oil or harmful ingredients. Many doses in each polite. Use as needed. It keeps,
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The Day of all Days
Preparations for your wedding are
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Let us event of your lifetime.
make the necessary arrangements.
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