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This shirtwaist frock with pleated skirt in large broken plaid in plum. Hme, green and red is in slik weayr. The self-butions are metal edged.
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Needlewoman's
Hints
UTTONS will not teur readily B
from children's garments if each button is sewn on to a short piece of elastic and then the elastic sewn on to the garment,
fons are tugged roughly the cinstig from being wrenched off. Not only will this prevent holes where the buttons tear away, it will save the
will stretch and thus save the buttons
constant
tant replacing of buttons. Children's garments and others re- quiring frequent laundering should not have pear) buttons sewed on in the ordinary way, They are likely to get broken when put through a wringer and the jagged edges will
lamage the material.
Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 17, 1939.
He Married Again
By URSULA BLOOM
has married again," sold the He had been brave enough to try
66 orrilled neighbour. "His wife to remake his life, and to steer for
11s solitary plate would never have
not dead n year and he has married whatever remnant of happiness he again; her best friend, too. A funny could find ahead. sort of friendship, I must sny!"
Re-marriage is not always such an helped his dend wife, one whit. Hod insult to the memory of a dead hus- she been able to judge she would band or wite us people suppose, lavn hegged him to Bid some hap Quite often it can be taken as some piness, any fragment of happiness. In thing in the nature of a compliment, the best possible way for himself. I for at least it shows that the widowed am sure of it. partner has found that partnership is no tappy "an estate that he cannot live alone.
Widowhood is the most lonely con- Ultion in life. I was a widow for eight years, so I speak with a very real and bitter experience of it. I know what it is ke.
During the whole of the time you are never allowed to forget that you are suspect. Everybody expects you to remarry, and is prepared to Jump down your throat if you do!
Curiosity
They are only too ready to link your name with anybody they can And. Sympathy becomes submerged I curiosity. That curiosity becomes one of the most hurtful things lan- aginable.
"But to marry her best friend?" sald the outraged neighbour, who could only fobk upon this particular point as being an additional insult. MA A lee best frienti to hove, I must
It is not a disloyalty with which she steps into her friend's place, but
The loving wife is not resentful; the only wants the best for her hus band. Loneliness is the most com- plete unhappiness that any man enn meet. It is Intolemble, and tên times more so when he has known a sweet companionship.
Variety With New Potatoes
NEW
JEW potatoes tend themselves to an infinite variety of Interesting treatments. From hora d'oeuvres, where moistened with mayonnaise they make a popular appearance, to the fritters in the sweet course they are the most versatile of vegetables.
Lyonnaise potatoes are delictous. This dish requires 1 b boiled poin toes, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, a tablespoon chopped parsley and 2 675 butter or dripping.
Fry the union in butter till golden, remove and keep hot while sliced potatoes are fried quickly. Add the chion and cook together for a min- ute or two Shake well to aux, and Farve sprinkled with chopped pars-
jes
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The girl who crochets is happy as the fashion for fishnets sweeps along beaches and play centres. For next to nothing she can spin off her book grand fishnet accessories that take tims at all make and that see her through all sorts of sports moments. Ilere, for example, is a playtime ensemble of beach hat, bag, and sandals,
Aunts Are A Nuisance
sald
If this is looked upon from a dif- ferent angle it takes an entirely dif ferent shape. That is the trouble. To the unthinking world there is For cotato panenkes, grate raw pa- only one angle and one shape. They tato into cold water, drain thoroughly relise to are beyond
into two breakfast- il.
and mesure
batter wit This neighbar did not appreciate cupfuls. Make a the fact that simply
because this Pais two tablespoons flour and a little was the best friend, she understood milk with seasoning to taste. Add the unfortunate husband's dileminate gratert potato to this batter and into hot butter or drop spoonfuls better than anyone else.
tard in the frying pan. When brown She knew his happiness with his wife, she knew how bitter his loss on each side serve us an accompani must be, and the sense of frustra- ment to meat dishes or as a savoury
with cheese sauce. When the button which accompanies that loss.
Stuffed A man tums automatically to his
potatoes make. wife's best friend, because she can' luncheon
a useful or supper dish. They
eininent entreaties when, she coaxes their talk to him of the past; she under- should be baked in their skins, the
"AUNTS," -out" with a pointed stands readily the full tenderness of inside scooped
authority in psychology re- parents to let her "have" them for his relationship before: she is not spoon and filled with the pulp fin- cently, "re a inennet, and ought to the holidays. But pity their unfor- jealous
tunate mother when Jim and Mar- of that which he gave so voured with grated cheese; with cold be abolished."
onion cadily to his arst wife, because she chopped meat and a little
As a mother of young children, af- guret return home, a pampered and is big enough
Whom to understand. She puree, with flaked, sinoked haddock; fleted by a large number of sisters insufferable pair, to
only knows him well,
or with chopped cooked hain and and sisters-m-law, who, of course, Ume and stern discipline can restore bacon roll on top.
constitute my For potuto piglets, core some medi-sider this the pantunts, I con- their former thoughtfulness and good
most sensible statement manners. raw potatoes and stuff with made by a psychologist for a very Then there is the stern type of maybe a very generous loyalty, um which is prepared to see her mother- sausage ment. Bake on a greased long time i believe the aunt tribe nunt. She feels a strong sense of towards the children, und is should be diverted of their self-styled duty town privileges of auntsblp.
that their
parents are The The greatest hindrance to the ruining them. The children dislike proper development of children her to accept her invitations in the
the middle-aged maiden aunt, It cause of peace. in long that since she was a child They return home as bolsterous herself, and she has never had dealings with children since. Unless casetonuries, or inferiority complex
cases, nccording to their nature. she is a woman of unusually wide Aunt, one ands, has made no secret PACKING for any kind of holiday sympathies, she does not understand of the fact that "your poor father" needs a certain amount of fore-her small nieces and nephews. Yet never had any commonsense fact thought and cure, and you must be she is pathetically interested in them which alone accounts for bis unfor- especially watchful that you do not and feels much more possessive about tunate match with " "your poor dear forget anything. Once
on board
bard, them than their parents.
Homer. Aunt has insisted on the mother. side twice. Buttonhole too ready to see this problem out of t is not Cusy to replenish
She is of two varieties the stern the absence of noise nt games, and consumption of rice pudding and on elther
your wardrobe or your beauty and the kind. Both
types are dan- beauty limited supply of beau Herous, A really kind maiden aunt has broken the children's tempers by
to will
can undo all mother's careful throwing cold preparations, certainly. hand on the boat, but you can be training in one short week. Even in hopes and values. fairly sure that just the particular an hour or two she can achieve an Similar Fallings thing we happen to want won's de amazing amount of damage. available. So sit down before you
"Darling, would you like a cake? start, and make out a comprehensive list; then you can tick them off as you to and forget all about them as soon as they are packet
NI. L. B.
If two buttonholes are made op-less children properly brought her a teen salacasionally. Serve posite, then two buttons
and to put some altered remnant of with cuff-links can be used. They are happiness Into He which has been eusily removed for washing, clothes badly scarred. go rately through the wringer and Ironing is easier.
;
Out of Perspective
Rubber buttons, of which there are This faithfulness to the grave is now all colours, shapes, and sizes, something which no thinking person are excellent for garments which are can possibly demand: it is merely a frequently in the wash-tub.
Buttonholes which are to get a lot The needs of the living must always ease of not thinking deeply enoughs. of lear
and wear will last much come before those of the dead, and longer if they are worked before cut-in its resentment against entirely ting. Mark the opening and machine imaginary insult the world is only along each stitch over the nchining. Leave l
its proper perspective. just enough space between the heads meeting in the centre to permit cut- ting along when finished. Button- holes worked in this way will keep their shape. For Summer Frocks
When making summer frocks do not sew the buckle on the belt. Put the belt through in the usual way and finish with two press studs. The buckle can be easily removed for washing and also the same buckir
be used for severnl frocks.
can
If a piping cord is boiled before It is inserted when making cushion and Inose covers, the cord will not shrinks and so pucker the material when the covers are washed.
When making curtains it is always worthwhile to hem selvedge edges, The curtains will hang better and will last longer.
Clean worn-ou
tablecloths make
good dress covers, it made into long Bags with the bottom end jeft open. The top should have a hole through which the hook of the hanger can puss.
SU fronts and cuffs of old even ing shirts, If cut up, make excellent parden labels for roses, &c. They do under stress of not readily tear
weather. They can be used too for parcel and luggage labels. A hole should be made at one end for in- serting the string/
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plece of soap kept in your work basket, Is useful for sucking pins into and for running thread through before sewing on buttons.
When machining fine material. It will not drag 15 a layer of tissue pa- per is put between the layers of inaterial. The paper is easily re- moved afterwards.",
II. E.
Cooking Hints
DURING hot weather it is a good
plan to hang meat up, as soon as it arrives, in a bag wrung out in vinegar as files and other insects dis- like this anell and consequently keep
away.
To keep cheese fresh and prevent It becoming mouldy, wrap it in a rican cloth dipped in vinegar and squeezed almost dry.
When oranges are used for a fruit salad, difculty sometimes EX- perienced in removing the plth, but if the oranges are first sonked in boiling water for five minutes, the peel and plth will come away quite| easily.
Before cutting up mint for sauce, sprinkle some granulated sugar over 1 for then it can be chopped up itch quicker and finer,
To prevent a còulifower becoming diccoloured while boiling, add half a teacupful of milk to the water in which it is bolled, and it will then retain its colour.
If dry, shrivelled lemons are put into warm water and then bolled for low minutes they will have a plen- tiful supply of julen.
G. G. T.
Same weeks ago I heard of o case | box. of remarringe to the deceased wife's friend. I felt at the time that many people would fail to appreciate the realities, the call of tormenting lone liness, the more magnifled because the husband had known something betler
Here is a type dress that is seen- everywhere these warm' summer days. It is one of the dotted fashions, and, as illustrated, is done in two colours or two shades seen in pale of a colour. It is and navy blue crepe, in light and dark
in pink and rose, In green, rose and wine, etc., and II is thic contrast idea that popularises the dress, plus the fact that it's al comfortable one-piece shirtwaist type.
Packing For a Holiday
Play Clothes
the deck
Most of your time will be spent on clothes like so informal slacks, playsuits, sun-frocks and, of course, swim-sults will be the order of the day. One
flannel trou- pair of ers with a variety of coloured shirt. one play-suit with an extra skirt a backless cotton dress with coatce, und two swimming suits should be am- ple. Then
walking dress will be necessary for days ashore, and don't forget at least one large shady hat. Take as many evening dresses as you can, and be ingenious in this con- nection; one plain gown with per- haps two contrasting coatees, and a variety of accessories can be made to look entirely different for many as six occasions
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Each sel of accessories should be packed together, so that you don't Bret afterwards that something vital fu complete your outilt has been left behind.
Essential Footwear
Shoes, being heavy and not very easy to pack, are best kept to a mini- mum. Rubber deck shoes are essen- tial, and a smart wardrobe should contain a pair of lounging shoes with tie tops and thick cork soles. Really comfortable walking shoes are ad- visable for shore trips, and for even- ing wear one o rtwo air should be sloped in for use in the cabin.
By far the most important place in your beauty box should be taken up ny sun tan cream and oil and cala-
water on alt their
Some unlucky children-und. par- Or some sweets? Or perhaps a nice types--the opposite extremes in the ents-have to contend with these drink of lemonade?"
Oh, but
whose
wide range of the aunt tribe, All, "Of course, you may dress up ta my best hat, dear. And you'll find except the very young, aunts, in n By fur cont in the wardrobe." greater or lesser degree, have the "You don't want to go to bed yet! same failings possessiveness and All believe that the up- please do, my pet. Go Curiosity. nicely and Auntie will take you to bringing of their nieces and nephews on every important step in the child- the pictures to-morrow."
These are typical extracts from the "en's lives, and they expect there ad-
vice to be followed, kind aunt's conversation. Cajoling, bribing and ruining the digestion, lightful exceptions-women
There are, I must add a few de- this type of aunt has another unfor- lives are a proof that aunts need not tunate quality—fluttery.
"Isn't Margaret's complexion on be helpful and charming members of he abolished altogether. They could derful?" or "Jim's so brilliant-he's society, it only they could be con- always fon of his class, she will evinced that parents are not neces- mark to her friends under the very
fools: If only they believed nuses of the said Jim and Margaret that it is for parents to decide how Popular with Young People
a child should be brought up, and if only they agreed that when nieces course, she is popular with and neplieves grow up their lives are and nephews, who support her their own.
nieces
burns
SHORT CUTS
Did you know that candles will more slowly:: If thoroughly chilled Brst in the refrigerator?
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A soft hair floor-brush may be washed in lakewarm water to which a little ammonia has been added
Did you know that yellow soap, rubbed over the place where a door sticks will ease it up?
To toughen the straws of a new broom, soak the broom in a hol, strong salt water solution.
In
pan-broiling steak or chaps.
meat constantly,
mine lotion. Eye lotion, too, is advi- I be sure the pan is kept hot, and turn Fable, for you will appreciate a cold the bath for your eyes after hours in the sun Take plenty of eau-de-Cologne and talcum powder, tod; a friction with the one and a thorough dusting with the other will freshen you up in very hot weather.
You will need a little brillantine hr oil for your hair, too, as the sun will dry the natural oils out of it. And put in all your usual make-up --you will need every bit of it for suphisticated evenings both ashore and about.
PEPSODENT TOOTH PASTE and POWDER
CONTAIN TRIUM
FOR GREATER CLEANSING POWER
HUM Pepsodent
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When, two water glasses stick together, separato them by plac- lug the outalde one in warm water while cold water is poured Into the loner alzan. „
Do
not add salt to milk while cooking, or ii will curdle.
Pains in Back, Nervous, Rheumallc?
Wrong, food and driasis, "worry;„Dvere. work and frequent colda etten pulʼa strain on the Kidneys and Kidney and Bladder Troubles are the trua caum of Exvres Acid- ity, Betting Up Nights, Turnizat Passagen, Ley Vaina, Nervoususan, Dizelarsk, Kwollen Ankles, thoumation, Putty Byelids, and ferling old hafore Tour time. Help your kidneys purity your blood with Oyaten, The very first doas starts helping your kidnaya. close out excess acids and chils will gylekły ikke you feel like now: Under this mibney- back guarsotus Oyster must satisfy com- pistely or cost nothing. Gat Gyster' froma your chemist today. The Guarantee
Cystex
For Kidows, Khommattik, Kladder protects you
sarily
DON'T TALK TO INQUISITIVE STRANGERS!
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