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MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1948.
- WOMANSENSE — What Type Perfume for You?
Dress of the Year
FIRST-FOR THE
UNDER-THIRTIES
by ANNE EDWARDS
SECOND-THE
that most cotton dress patterns
British
Children Are Bonniest
RITISH children are among, the bounlest in the world, an Aus- trolits psychologist, Miss Mary Smith, told the National Associn- tion of Maternity and Child Welfare Centres in London.
BR OVER-THIRTIES EV VERY woman over 30 will agree IIIS day into dancetime and styles are targetted on people Turons (below) has a
unlea in their teens or early twenties. record which astonished its de. give this One-an exception-full signers. Five thousand copfes marks because: 1. The skirt is flared, not gathered; 2, Sleeves are below- have been sold this summer in elbow; 3, Neck is high; 4, General Britain, another 5,000 abroad, style is simple and unfrilly and orders would have doubled if the material had held out.
Main reason for the record- breaking is that It's the first of a new kind of cotton, elegant enough for chancing, garden party. cocktails.
Other winning points: 1. It's conver- tible from day into evening dress by loosening draw-string neck anci sleeves; 2. Its bullerina length; 3. Its could-be-taffeta pattern; 4. The price (steep for a beach-type colton, cheap for dance dress) £5 7n. 10d. In three-colour check colton, neck. It has on-or-off-the-shoulder very wide gathered skirt, short puff sleeve that be with bow.
DISH OF THE
DAY
.GEORGIE
RODGERS
FRUIT FLAN:
Drawn by ROBB
Home Medicine
"I have been away for seven years and would scarcely recognise the urchins' straight-limbed, robust who play in the bombed ruing as the brothers and sisters of the pale youngsters who lived in the same districts in 1940," she said.
"There are straighter legs and less knobbly knees than I have ever seen. So many of the things you are supposed to suffer from do not exist. I have spent a year_ without a cold. Perhaps I have not had the things I wanted to eat, but 1 have had the things I should eat. From the point of view of health there is Hittle to complain of.
"There are few mothers today who
are not interested in the physical welfare of their children," Miss Smith added.
Courtesy Roger and Gallet
A bottle of dry perfume is a handy way to take perfume on a trip. At
home, sprinklo it in burenu drawers, closets.
By HELEN FOLLETT
Eut parents who thought nursery schools relieved them of all re- sponsibility were criticised by Dr Leslie Hausden, parenteraft” nd- viser to the Ministry of Health.
"The tree vitaming of the centres do not maintain child health unless the parents make use of them." he said.
"Lectures on honesty fall on | DERFUMES are distinctly indivi- denf curs among children whose dualised: certain ones are adapt- parents fill their homes with cups,ed to certain personalities. The shy, towels, teaspoons and soap stolen retiring girl cannot or should not from. railway and factory can- use the same scent ns the
exotic teens." All aid, frum school, medical ser- vices or churches, was impaired unless supported by parents.
A WORD OF WARNING ON SLEEPING DRUGS
By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, MD
E heavy consumption, during Since smaller amounts are required, T recent years, of sleep-produc- thure is less likelihood of their be-
ing drugs indicates that more coming habit-forming. more people suffer from in-
and somnin.
This should
not be in because sleep is a natural thing which should come of itself. The fact that so ny people must woo It by arti lelal means is probably due to the
may be due to
olher
marly worries and strains which necpimpany modern life. QL course. sleeplessness. Ruggests
causes.
A room which is too hot or 100 too cold, improper covering, an un- comfortable bed, lack of fresh air.
u outside noises or too much light all can interfere with sleep. But by far the most frequent cause is the bad corn-habit of inviting all one's
to share one's bed.
1th. frull-cherries, apricots, or mired fruit; 20. sugar, teacup water, Goz. short crust pastry or a sweet biscuit crust pastry, I level
ຍ teaspoonful arrowroot four.
Many fans are disappointing be- cause the bottom pastry is wet and SORRY. The secret is to bake the pastry and cook the fruit separately, Line a 6 or 7in. Ban ring or sand wich tie with the party, put beens or stale bread in the case on a piece greased greaseproof paper to prevent the bottom rising. Bake for 20 minutes in the centre of a hot oven--Mark 7 or 150 degrees F.
of
come
worries
can
Sedative Drugs Before these sedative drugs
be determined given, it" must" what type of sleeplessness is pres-
For example, et.
persons have difficulty in falling asleep at rst but, after they fall asleep, they sleep soundly. Others fall early but get restless and awaken after several hours, and there are still others who deep fitfully and do not get enough sleep.
beauty. Violet, mimosa, llly of the valley are for the timid Insnies, somewhat stronger bouquels suit the dashing Indy who is always several laps ahead of the fashion parade.
Floretted odours are more intrigu- ing, more haunting than most of the girl realise. Some of them net powerfully upon the imagination, Imparting a sense of romance and elegance. They
boost morale. · A new frock and hat, n new perfume does wonders for a girl.
The outdoor girl who goes in for athletics in a big way will seek
a spley tantalising fragrance with note embodying all the mystery of the Orient. It suits her character. shout choose n The debutante scent that matches her fresh young blend of old charm, a
faslitoned
of
Perfumers are no longer stressing "mood" perfumes but are making offerings that are the nuances many moods, can be used at any time, day or night, or with any cos- tume. Perfumes are more expen- sive than ever before, and chemists who compound them know that the average girl has to keep a weather eye on the beauty budget. She can't Bilord n fluck of them.
is
During the summer season it particularly necessary to pin one'# faith to a "cool" aroma, just as it is necessary to use cool colours for make up.
For the sake of economy, keep your favourite perfume in an atomi- zer, place the atomizer in a dark cabinet. Heat and light contribute to evaporation. No girl wants to lose one precious drop.
After the bath, spmy the neck' anıt arms lightly. If possible, find sachets of the same odour. Place them in hat, handkerchief and glove boxes Your entire wardrobe will soon be Impregnated with floretted sweetness.
However, the use of sleeping pills alone is not a cure for insomnia or "leeplessness, but, as a temporary help, such preparations should be flowers, Jonquil or gardenia. No Dry perfume is practical if you're used only under the direction of a heavy, heady perfumes for her; they going on a trip: At home, sprinkle
it in closets, drawers,
physician. Overdose is dangerous.
are out of order,
BOYS AND GIRLS MAGAZINE
Mr. Punch Wrote a Poem
And the Shadows Gave It a Title-
as
By MAX TRELL
said Mr Punch, "VELL
Knart and Hanid, the shadow- chiklren with the turned-around names, entered the playroom,...."I've Just written a poem,"
"Oh! Read it to us!" Hanid ex- claimed. She was very fond of Mr Punch's verses. Sometimes he made them into riddles, and sometimes he made them into songs. She asteerwondering
what this poemi was abeut, when Knart asked just that question,
Put the sugar and water into pan, boil until a thin clear syrup. Drop in the frutt and cook gently,
it has been suggested that suen taiting care it does not break. Drain | medicines will function better if the frult thoroughly on a sieve or they are enteric coated, that is, if cake tray, retaining the syrup, the drug has a coating which will If serving the flan cold, put the not dissolve in the stomach but in COLD fruit into the COLD pastry, the intestine. With such a prepara-
dese Blend the cornflour, or preferably
necessary to arrowroot, with the syrup, put into a saucepan and cook, stirring well until thick and clear. Allow to cool, then pour carefully over the fruit This forms a clear, jelly glazė.
Was
"It's about lot of things," re- plied Mr Punch. "It's about a lot of things," he went on, "but they're all the same things."
ter read the
This seemed puzzling. Mr Punch smiled. They're millions and mil- ligus of em. But perhaps I'd bet
Then you'll see poem. what I mean,"
All the Same ion, the total
Knarf and Hanid sat down at Mr produce sleep may be much less Punch's feet, as he looked down on than with the non-coated variety. the sheet of paper on which he was Furthermore, the
hang-writing, and read as follows:
50-enlled
over which comes from the use of such drugs is reduced or eliminated.
High Button Shoes Coming Back?
|
The little green fingers all point to
the sky,
They dance with the wind and the
raint
You can cut them and mow them
and yet they don't die; They always keep growing again.
There are millions and millions
wherever you go,
In meadow and field and on plain; The winter wind blows them; they
freeze with the brook, But they always keep growing
Mr. Punch pointed out that cows nte grass.
around, we'd hardly have to cat."
"But we don't eat grass," safd in surprise.
enough
Knorf
"No." said Mr Punch, "we don't! But cows cat grass. And if they didn't have grass to eat, we wouldn't have any milk, or cream, or butter, or cheese, or roast beef, or ice- creang."
"My goodness!" exclaimed Hanid. "I never thought of thall" cried Knorf.
"We wouldn't even have shoes," nid Mr Punch. "Because the hide of a cow makes leather which turned into
New Use For..
Old Snood
By E. ANN BRUSH
-At-lung-Insi-we've found a use
for those "snood" hair were a rage, a few years ago.
nets
that
Per-
haps
mother or big sister has one lying around.
Ours got to be a nuisance and we
is almost decided to throw it away, shoes. And sheep cat when we had an idea like this. Krass too. And if they didn't have As in the picture, the snood can grass to eat, we wouldn't have lamb chops, or woollen mittens, or any kind of woollen clothes."'
ST LOUIS-Shoe designers in this grandma wore when she stepped out. footwear manufacturing centre are They're scheduled to be light and out to put the ladies back into spats níry in appearance. One style, in and buttoned shoes by autumn. particular, will have cutwork all
The St Louis Shoe Manufacturers around the quarter, Association says it is turning back And about buttons. Don't go lig- again. the fashion pages to fine beading, ging in the attic truck where Aunt "Now," said Mr Punch, smiling. high button spats, scalloped plaking Mamie put away the old button- "I'd like you to give me the name
Kaarf and Ilanid, who had never and jewellell net ornaments for the hook. The pearl buttons on next of this poem."
thought much about gross except as new autumn lines of women's foot- autumn's shoes will be mostly for Hanid said the only name it could something to play, an in the country wear.
although they possibly have was docorative purposes,
Grass. Knart and keep off when a sign (old them still might be a handy gadget to agreed with that,
too.
As for Me to, now knew that gross was much The stylists won't go all the way back, though.. Just enough to keep laich a shoestring onto, in an emer-Punch, he nodded and said, yes, that more important than they had ever
step with present feminine gency.
was the name of the poem. "Grasa thought. They thanked Mr Punch is a wonderful thing,” he went on: for reading them his poem, fashions.
"If it weren't for those little blades "Thank you for telling me what of grass that we see growing all to call it," he smiled in return.
In
The heels will be covered with a For instance, the new spat shoes pearl-finished cellulaid to match the
much like the be won't
ones bulions.
RED RYDER
WAPIDLY
THE GHOST TOWN OF GOWER BEND COMES TO LIFE WITH
NEWS OF
A NEW
"GOLD
STRIKE
OUTA THE GOODNESS OF MY HEART. I'LL SELL SO CLAIMS AT BIODO EACH!·
Suspicions
RED! HEY! I'VE GOT NEWS!
By Fred Harman
WADE IS RIGHT? THAT COWE DONTACT LIKE A PROSPECTOR AND HE'S GETTIN' TOO CHUMMY
WITH THAT NUTTY BUCKSKIN
LANGFORD/
be transformed into a lower holder. The one in the photograph is wine- culoured. The dish in the bottom is blue and boat shaped, The arti-
clal Bowers are pinit.
Rupert & Ting-Ling-19
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Pong-Ping takes the others to the strange little building near his house and, throwing open the door. reveals the lift that goes right down to China. So that's the thing that made ■ noise like an express train.” cries Rupert. "How exciting !”
• "I'm going in to Nutwood now to ge my toothache cured." says Pong-Ping. Be sure to come and see me when you get back and tell me all about it So Rupert promises, and then he gèta inus the lift with Ting-Ling."
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