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PROBLEMS
1OT all parents realise that sleep is of equal import-
ance to children us well-balanced diet. During sleep the whole buty should be relaxed while
recuperates
From the exertions of the day. Breathing be comes lehter, the heart beats more quietly; sleep should bring just that regular recovery of en- ergy to the body of thự Child which the long winter's hibernation brings to that of dor- mice and beca.
Without plenty of Aleep the child cannot develop properly, however not a dies he may be laving There is however, a type of sleep which does Ile good-that of the over-wearled child who is put to bed in a stuffy bed- rocan perhaps with too many clotlen on his col. He will probably sleep fairly heavily, but he wit' awake previola unid unnefreshed.
Ne normally healthy culid wakes quickly and happily like a bird to scramble from lis bed enger to explore a new day.
Miss Grumpy
My little girl, nged ten, is a terror to wake in the mutatus; we all avaid talk-
in to her until she goes off to relata.
Thursday,
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rooms in which the air is gradually being used up.
Change your tactics now even if t manstorm for a few nights, LL her wash all over with warin water b fore she gets into bed if you cannot give a nightly warm bath, and open her window at least four inches and shut the dour to avoid draughts,
Bedclothing should counist of two Beccy blankets and a light eklerdown, If the cutters from cold feet kult her some roomny bedsocks.
Call her at 7 a.m. and let her wash her face at oner in tepid water. Give ive minutes of deep-breathing exer rises before breakfast and instal that she should eat a quietly before you will let her go off to school.
She refuses breakfast; won't go to bed. Sleep, Baby, Sleep
before 8.30 p.m.
NO rent should have to admit that their child of ten reluses ta, obes Tem, and I can only feel that 300 Have let her rule you instead of keep. i proper control over her.
On those dark nakts she should br tent to bed at 7 pan. There is no point in keeping children up in warm living
Apple & Ginger Preserve
T you are foud of a ginger Navour
in preserves youil like this econo
mical recipe.
Take quantity of oppies, pret thinty, remove corea anul eut into thaini
Bry three-months old baby refuses to sleep for more than treo hours at a stretch unless I lake him into bed with me.
TT is a big mistake to begin this prac- tier, and I advise you to make one more big effort to get baby to rest.
Try giving him his bath at night; this often prores very soothing. Ser that wind i well broken before settling
Keep Your Jam Jars
stlers When you have four pounds, TAM Jars, painted or enamelled in
put them into a pan with 1 pl. water is) come attractive shade in tone with |
Cook till auft and then rub through
à arve. Measure this and return to the the pan with 3. agar to every pint ol pulp.
Cook slowly until the suger has dis solved, then bring to the boil and skim. Adil the Julee and grated rind of a lemon and 4 oz. preserved ginger cut small, Dell and all until it will set readily on a colti plate.
ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
The schedule for the 1940 Flower and Vegetable Show on March 5 and
environment,
make excellent
vases for flowets, being novel and attractive
There are many other uses for Jam jars, painted to match the colour- scheme of your house. On rainy days, why not have one or two in the hail in which wet umbrellas can be to drain? Have one in the pus
tchen-lo-keep-spills-in
The screw-top kind of jam jar is especially usefull in the kitchen. In them you enn store rice and similar things. If you wont to keep lemons
0 has been elreulaled to members of fresti for some time-even as long as
the Hongkong torticultural Society a month-put them in a jam jar. and A noto attached to the booklet states it with call water.
if the water
that considering the large number of is changed regularly, the lemons will residents who could avail themselves keep fresh.
of the opportunity afforded by the
Society of seeing a show of flowers Keep a jam jar in the bathroom. very and one in the kitchen, and put bits and vegciables comparing favourably with any provincial show of left over soup in them. When the in England the Committee hopes the pieces are dry, they can be dissolved inn bolling water to make splendid public will putronise the show
soap-jelly. A jar is also useful for large numbers.
mixing a shampoo, and It Is a good idea to keep one in the bathroom for this special purpose.
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Always have a Jarn-jar in first-aid box to keep free from dust such essentials as cotton-wool swabs, You linen, Int and bandages. old can get celluloid lids to fil ordinary two-pound jam jars in the stores,
is to keep Another good idea painted Jam jar in your bedroom, and put your used face-tissues and pads This will save of colton-wool in it. your waste-paper basket from getting sticky.
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Jam Jars make splendid forcing houses for small plants and seedlings. If you wan early lettuce, put jars some of your seedlings, and
over
they will not only grow rapidly, but be protected from the raids of slugs and smalls. fr winter, fars can be used to shelter young plants from the frosts and biting winds thai would otherwise shrivel them up.
Finally, never throw away earthen- ware Jam Jars. They can be used in the oven for stowing fruit or to ren-
der down fats for dripping.
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Not
Enough Sleep
Last Night?
him down to sleep after his 0 p.m. at 10 pan. feeds.
Give up this habit ol bottles of sugar water; that to distension anch wind which can be 10t painful. If you think he la Thirsty give a Lew tea- spoonfuls of bulled water. using a spoon.
Wrap its A fr with a square of koll rot- ton material, so that he cannot wave-them about.. I am sure that this makes a baby feel much safe, and that It does awny with nay sense of insecurity which is on
tify the cause of mueli disturbance In babyhood. Finally, always put Baby to sleep on his right side for two hours after a feed; he can be turned on to the left alde Inter.
Night Attire
I have always allowed the children to keep their combinations on under their sleepingsutta in winter. Is this correct.
NO. Day clothes should never be
worn at right; it is an unhealthy habit. All day-clothes should be hunt out 'to nir at.night. You will find it a 2:00 plan to provide a small clothes- horse which can be folded away in the day-time. On this their day-clothes can be spread out at night.
A sleeping-suit in light woul materiet 15 quite natekent night covering fur the normal child; anything more may bend to heavy perspiration and nu ti- refreshing steep.
Tired Mother
I have been anemic atree baby's birth, and I should like to rest in the afterwout, but this clyhteen-month's old son demands all my attention.
Vou need a day-lime rest as ynta have to it up for your husband: at eighteen months baby also needs a trol day-Lime nap. I advise you to take him upstairs with you for an hour every afternoon.
Sip him out.of his day-clothes and into a nightle; he is much more likely
to drop off to sleep if he is tucked up
In his cot properly. I have an anæmia
diet chart which would help you.
This frock of pastel rayon saite Jersey is smart for any time of day. The fullness is arranged in Rat pressed pleats for a alender Unc.
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DON'T like this with drooped shoulders, curved spine and bent neck, Straighten up as though you took an interest In your job. Excellent corrective exercises are elven in Miss Hunt's beauty colunin fe day.
Exercises Help
Help Girl
BATTLE
FOR IRON Hitler May Grab Part Of Norway
THE military campaign in Fin- land is a struggle for nickel and iron.. All Scandinavia may be dragged into it.
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B.W.O.F. DONATIONS Devoted to Red Cross And St. John Ambulance Work
In connection with the funds that are being remited by the Brlik War Organization Fund, Hongkong Branch, to the British Red Cross
Society and Order of St Jehn of Jerusalem, in England, the following particulars from the lotter will be of great interest to the public of Hongkong:
The Russians went after the All funds sent to the Red Cross and nickel mines which are in the St. John War Organisation ure used far north of Finland. The by that Organisation only, in connec
tion with its work in the present war Finns have blown up the in the relief of the sick and wounded mines.
of the Fighting Forces, prisoners of war, and if such becomes unhappily necessary, for the relict of casualties caused by hostile action amongst civilians.
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The Germans fear that the Russians may also seek to seize the Swedish iron mines if they can get across Finland, Germany draws half of her iron ore from Sweden.
The work of the Organisation is fully descibed as it develops in their fortnightly Summary of Work, of which copies are being sent to the British
Fund, War Organisation Hongkong.
Supplies For Hospitals
A considerable amount of medical,
In summer the tron supplies goi by railway to Lulen and thence by ship down the Baltic to Stettin, If the Russians should equipment, comforts, books, etc. nce being supplied to hospitals in England occupy the Aaland isles they and in France and also to hospital would completely dominate ships. These supplies supplement the military equipment and are issued this traffic.
with a view to ameliorating the con- titions of the sick and wounded by
In winter, when the ice blocks means of providing extra necessities the north Baltic, the ore for and semi-luxuries which are outskic the scope of any Government Depart- Germany goes by railway to ment Narvik, in Norway. There it
In addition, both the Headquarters is shipped for Germany vin the Organisation and the local branches Atlantic. The ships creep of the British Red Cross Society and down the Norwegian coast, the Order of St. John are giving con- safe inside the three-mile siderable help
Achieve An Erect Posture limit.
By JACQUELINE HUNT
A GOOD posture does things for you. It gives you an air of confidence, poise and vibrant health that makes folks notice you. If your body is erect, shoulders square with the world and chin out you look happy and relaxed. Moreover, people will feel that your philosophy of life and your ability to do your job well are just as good as your posture.
Keeping your line posture becomes in front of chest, then stretch straight side from the shoulders. something of a task, however, when to the you must spend a good part of your Circle swiftly, half a dozen times, desk. Bent then repeat the entire exercise from time atting behind a
five to ten times. De to unkink necks, stooped shoulders and caved the knots when you feel tense from in chest are common among girls in working over your typewriter for
persons shipwrecked by hostile action round our coasts. Furthermore, our Prisoners of War, Missing and Wounded Department To protect this trade the Gerhus for some time past been sending mans now contemplate seizing regular food, clothing and medical a large part of Norway, and supplies parcels to all prisoners of probably that part of the war Germany; a service which is very much appreciated and which can Swedish coast which faces the be carried out by no other Organka- Skagerak.
tlan,
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Reserve Supplies
effort, Organisation's main The Norwegians also expect the however, is devoted to accumulating a Russians will demand Atlantic reserve of medical equipment, ambu-
Jances
and stores of all sorts, to meet seaports from them. They the sudden demands which in our ex- pect a Russian invasion this pertence will be made if heavy fight- summer. They will resist it.ing begins; such reserve, which can rapidly be drawn upon, represents Many Norwegians are pro-Bri-perhaps the chiof value of the Red Organisation, in that it provides tish. Others are pro-German. a reservoir from which supplies can For this exercise, stand facing the
be drawn in
wherever emergency None are pro-Russian. Jow
demands are overwhelming." in any as poor posture soon becomes a Axed wall at arm's leng, feel a habit.
inches apart. Place hands on the
particular area under severe attack. wall at shoulder level, keeping your
lees. If you have any of these long period. fants now, "orrect them immediately
mcki
for
on an entirely different personality neck, shoulders and upper back. Sit when your posture is rigin.
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In addition to stores in England, the Organisation already has a Store air-established under its commission in France, and wil very shortly have ambulances there.--Contributed,
as gunners for the naval re- serve.
Good pore doesn't
that body straight and rigid, lean forward The Norwegians have a tiny Their Air army of 14,000, you should sit as straight and still ns until your chin touches the wall be-
Force claim 50 fighter a ratúrad. Good posture should between hands. Return to standing
natural to you.
planes and no bombers. position and repeal ten thues. This Pasy, graceful and Practice silling, standing and walk- exercise is an excellent one ing correctly and see how much more straightening desk-curved spines.
Sifting exercises are good for the They have no navy, except small pep you have. To others you taite
coastal craft. But they have 60,000 naval reservists. These are their merchant seamen, trained in handling and man-So that if the Americans and ning guns.
the British can spare some warships for the Norwegians, that resourceful race of sea- -men--will-quickly-mako-then-
selves a navy.
TOUCHI YOUR TOES
correctly, bring chin' in and touch chest until the neck muscles are tense. Turn to left shoulder, then to
In this
position. sane this shoulders forward and bring
bend them down.
Strengthen and limber the muscles right. Repeat ive lines, not used to hold your body erect. There is no better exerelve for than the old one of bending up and down, then bend back and down-to-touch-your-toes. Duit ten Then move shoulders in a complete Many of them learn the rudi- times a day to start with, but in- circle, repuäfing ten lima. This wil grease the number until you are do- help keep you shoulder-conscious ing a ally thres
arms
day. Keep your while you are working and will make
your clothes fit more smoothly. kates straight, stretch your high over your head, pulling your Lody up to its fullest height. Take a deep breath. Your shoulders should your
be directly above your hips, head up so your back neckline short. Hold your rear in is thought you were trying to avoid a spank. Bend forward from waistline and touch your toes your fingertips. Repeat us times as you can.
hardl your with many
sit cit
ok the same erect posture when
or walk. Learn to you stand correctly, too. If you do not correctly, all your chart in standing Is wasted.
in your Sit back full
chair, shoulders in line with your hips, and fect together, preferably not crossed.
Using Up Stale Bread And Cakes
There is no excuse for throwing away bread which has become state, can be for with a little trouble I made the basis of some appetising dish, even If it be only bread und butter pudding.
Another good way of using stole bread is to make crisp rusks to eat with butter or cheese. Break up the bread into fairly equal sizes. dip them into sweetened mills, and bake in a warm oven until dry and crisp. If you have any stale rolls, cut off
on the floor. Think of your spine as the top of each to form a lid, then the centre of scrape out all the crumb. Fry the a straight line from
the chair bottom. cases in butter or margarine and let your skull to
cases with Tighten those hip muscles that are them dry. Then All inclined to spread over your deska mixture of onion chopped up with up ham or corned beef, rabbit or chesse, chair. Relax, repeat, keep this
ache. put on the lids, and bake for a few muscles literally until the This is n simple exercise that can be minutes. practised a dozen times a day. STRENGTHENS THE SHOULDERS
eri-
The crumb taken out of the rolls can be made into dainty tea cakes by mixing it with egg and milk. Form the mixture into little cakes, Exercises will seem tiring at first, and sprinkle with brown sugar but after a while they will actually desiccated coconut, and bake. Invigorate you. They require
Odd pieces of stále bread should be Uusiasm at first, but soon they will rubbed through a colander to reduce become a habit a healthful habit them to fine crumbs. Spread these that will help you maintain good on a baiting-sheet and brown them in In an airtight tin posture. The following exercise will the oven. Place
the and they will come in handy muscles the strengthen
sprinkling over balled ham &c. shoulders and upper back:
Cakes and bune which have been a special Stand with your arms stretched left over should be put sidewise from shoulders, Cross arms tin. These when stale and dry can be
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A frult-calte can be converted Into A good steamed pudding. Crumble finely, add a little milk, fruit-julee. or beaten egg. The same trentiment for a trult or plain cake will make nleo luncheon aweel it baked in h shallow tin lined with pantry,
If moistened with fruit-Juice or bound with'a little jam, trumbe' can bo converted into delicious "foncleg". for an afternoon tea-party. Form them into oblongs or balls, cover with melted jam or jelly, and decorato with nuts, Chocolate powder may be added, "the mixture. being slightly molstered and rolled into alinpe, These should be coated with chocolate jund served in paper cases, 2
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