1950-12-21 — Page 5

THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1950.

WOMANSENSE

What A Man Notices WHEN A CAREER GIRL

First In A Girl

12

WHEN a certain young man was asked "What do you notice aspecially about a girl when you first meet her?" he answered without healtation: "Her hair. If it is arranged neatly I get the Impro

that she hus

Does that sound mind. 1 can't help it if it is. A scrambled head, looking as it it needs to be dunked in soap suds, leaves me cold. that kind of a girl marries there sink, wit be dirty dishes in the buttons off the old man's shirts!'i

When

During the past season feminine domes have put up a good appearance, mainly because the short cut calls for title at- tention with brush and comb and because ringlets have almost disappeared.

few undulations give 3 effect.

wide

should be a little soft duff back area has no of the ears; that pulchritude appeal; it should be Filled In, it softena curtained. the lings of the face.

"CHE

ENTERTAINS AT CHRISTMAS

A Simple Yet Sophisticated Dinner

Sometimes a woman wonders how much concession one should make to current styles in hair- dos, how much becomingness one

Hair 66HEF, what do you should snerifiee for chle. stylists have so many offerings suggest for Christ-

of smart arrange- in the

mas dinner for a carcer girl be no dlf- menis,

there should

And living by herself who can't to It

possible comingness and chic both. take time off to go home?"

Simplicity is more satisfactory than more elaborate effects, such as we had when the upsweep raget and the head was covered with rolls.

"I suggest she invite the boy "A friend!" grinned the Chef.

often helps 10- good dinner

mance.

It would also be nice to invite another couple, making

a foursome."

By Ida Bailey Allen

of advice to the hostess. Don't be too proud to let your guests help with the dishes after din-

er"

For Caroor Cooks Appetisers and Canapes in the

living room

Tuna-Tomato Ring Salads Celery Pickles Cranberry Jelly Consomme Madrilene Panned Chicken or Duckling Sections

flour seasoned with 1 tsp. salt, tsp. pepper and 1⁄2 tsp. mar- joram, Place in a pan thickly rub- bed with vegetable shortening; bake in a hot oven, 400 F. from 40 to 45 min. When the chicken begins to brown, turn and baste with 4 c. extra melted butter, margarine or shortening to keep it molat.

The popularity of the bang has gladdened the hearts of women.

well natural A soft fringe on the forehead

Imparts the little girl look.

No matter what the style, hair should be flattering along the forward line and the neck. Any rag-tags or bob talis, caused by ringlets that have gone limp, will make the lovellest of them look blowsy.

Always

is particularly charming on the of slender figure, young lady does not lend itself so well to the older women.

Soon now we'll talk about longer comes every there leaves fall.

year

be hearing tresses.

It

when the

BOYS AND GIRLS'

MAGAZINE.*******

The Happiest Pixie of All

-He Was Never, Never Disagreeable-

By MAX TRELL "Now, you mustn't think,"

Mr Punch was saying to Knarf and Hanid, the Shadows with the turned-about names, "that all the pixies were as gloomy and muttery as Pixie O'Scowl. Not, of

course," Mr

M

Punch added quickly, "Uhat even Pixie O'Scowl meant to be as gloomy and muttery us he sounded. It was just that the frowns came on his face without his knowing that they there, d the started talking he began mui. tering. It wasn't all his fault at allt

minúte

were he

10~7

omi

A happy Pixie.

"You mean, Mr. Punch," Hanid said, "that the rest of the pixies were all cheerful?"

"Indeed they were, my dear You'd have to look hard to find got better than Pixie O'Scowl

more cheertui

plxle

than did. For when Pixie O'Scowl gol Pixie McGiggle, or a happier sick he tossed and jumped pixie than Pixie O'Joy, or about, and growled at every- fivelier Pixie than Pixie Dou

body: and when the doorbell McScamper Then there were rat

it was the rang and he know Pixie O'Sunshine, and Pixle doctor, he hid himself under

ndo McChuckle, and Pixie O'Jolly all the blankets, and screamed But the cheerfullest and liveliest and kicked before anyone could and happiest plxle of them all get him out again. He wouldn't positively and beyond any lake his modicines without a doubt was Pixie 'Yes!"

bar of chocolate with cach

Knarf and Hanid immediately spoonful; and instead of saying begged Mr Punch to tell them ah-h when the doctor looked more about Pixle O'Yes,

"Why was he called 'Yes?" down his throat, he said bah!"

"Why." Hanid inquired of Mr Punch, "was Pixie

Q'Yes ED

Knarf wanted know.

"Well,"

com

"Agreed, Chef. Beskies it will he a pleasant change from res- to entertain the girl a chance the young man for a change."

Panned Stuffing Panned Potatoes Peas and Celery

*

1820-1920 Six-Month Fashion Exhibition

fashion

St Paul. Major changes from 1829 to 1929 was reflected in the Minnesota Fash- lon Revlow, a comprehensive exhibit planned and executed by the Minnesota Historical Society staff and open to the public In the society's museum.

Eighteen hundred and twenty was chosen as point of departure because it is the year after Fort Snelling was established in this area and permanent settlement began in what was to become Minnesota.

Docado Gown Shown

Each decade was represented Panned Nut Stuffing

by a typical gown of the era,; Use ready-packaged stuning most of which have been lent or or home-made bread stuffing. donated by descendants of early Add c. chopped nutmeats settlers in this area. (any kind). Place in a

of particular Interest are pan; dot with gowns made by local dres- bake maloers for early settlers. Other In the oven with the chicken dresses from the 1800's, also Pour

over drippings from the locally made, are Included pan of cooking chicken to give the show.

chicken favour.

taurant eating. And it will give Steamed Fix or Plum Pudding plled 84rgarine, and

"But Madame, this dinner must be excellente in every de- tall, or the romance may not grow," observed the Chef.

Impression Mado

The shops are full of good ready prepared foods that even an amateur cook can transform

;

Apricot

Hard Sauce

Fruit Coffee Nuts

All Measurements Are Laval Recipes Serva Four

Tuna-Tomato Ring Salads (Start 3 hrs, in advance) Combine 1 c. juice tinned tomato, c. water, 1 tsp. sugar,

i

butter or

Steamed Fig Or Plum

Pudding

To re-heat a finned pudding. a sauce pan,

tsp. scraped onion, tsp. place the tin in

in

A major part of the fashion presentation was the Minnich Fashion Print collection, lent by Mrs Dwight E. Minnich of this clly. It includes, thousands of into a fine meal," I suggested, powdered bayleaf, a few grains Pour in enough cold water to prints beginning with the in- ground clove, isp. salt, and I cover; bring to boiling point and vention of the printing press in "Of course, a little planning is

tbsp.

wine vinegar, or vinegar boil 30 min. for a small pudding, 1450, and many prints are from

from And to avoid a last drainod

min. for sweet pickles. 45 necessary.

journals starting | a large pudding early fashion 10 min. Then rub Simmer minute rush it's best to begin

Drop into cold water for 2

as directes far back as 1774, to prepare the ineal well In through a sieve there should Then open the un

Jewellery, corsets, stockings, advance, starting first the dish be 2 c. Ilquid. Add 1 envelope Slide out the puddingate; handbags are that takes longest.

all part of the That leaves

aves unflavoured gelatin, softened S an attractive dessert time to set

and decorate the min. in tbsp. tomato

a design

In later periods pietured, the table, and to put, on fresh make- Stir until the gelatin dissolves, garnish the top with

of red cherries and green citron individual ring

The exhibition lasts about six of hard sauce: decorate the hostess dons a ruffled apron the moulds lightly rubbed with salad and the edge with tablespoons 1920 display is most interesting. last minute, or wears a sophis- oll. Chill until firm. at least 3 sauce with fine-chopped candied months.

candied cranberries. ticated hostess gown, depends hrs. To serve, unmould, all the cherries or on the Impression she wants to centres with chilled grated-tuna Provide a lemon sauce nlso, as

up.

Whether

to or not the young Transfer

make." she wish to have this and

meal sophisticated or moro home-style?" inquired the Chef,

"A combination

if of both,

would be perfect,"

1

soon as the guests arrive, I suggest serving the appetiser and interesting canapes in the living room comer of her little apartment," suggested the Chef. can "And after a while, she

first put the slip away and

the table, which is

course on

already set in the dining room

Wreathe with spriga cress.

3 on

show.

Those Rain Spots

selad; top with I tsp. mayonnaise hard sauce alone is too rich. Use Rubdown On

a silee of stuffed olive. Apricot Hard Sauce: Measure

of

hutter or margarine into a small bowl and stir untli creamy, Gradually blend in al- ternately 1 c. sifted powdered confectioner's sugar with 1 or egg white beaten stiff. Last beat Inc. sieved apricot pulp and chill.

Consomme Madrilena

consomme Dilute condensed with an equal quantity of tom- ato juice. Season with 2 drops tabasco and a little Worcester shire, dust with minced parsley and serve in cups.

COLLIE edly the other girls suds; rinse thoroughly and dis-

Panned Chicken Or Duckling Sections Buy a tender frying chicken mild or duckling. Scrub with

save time, will

help," I continued, "so the joint. (Or to service will be easy and smooth. frozen chicken already cut in there should be no section; and half defrost. (Or However, cooking done during the meal half defrost a frozen duck and, that should be completed before cut in quarters.) Roll in melted the guests arrive. And one bit, butter or margarine, then in 1 e.

Your Sewing Sera

poke

Dress

Becoming Boat-Neck

Surprisingly Simple to Make

THIS

dress is surprisingly and takes only a

usc

Trick of the Chef For finer favour for panned chicken, ndd 1⁄2 tsp. beef extract to the fat and water when you baste it.

Timely Housekeeping Ideas

By ELEANOR ROSS FOR today, here's a little of this and that to help things along about the house.

First off, it's high time to take down those screens since we are told by experts in such matters. that all door, window and porch screens regardless of the type of mesh used in them, should be taken down unless they are Installed inside of the house. just.

Even then, many housewives

prefer to have them out of the way during the winter months. copper, aluminium and

Placa front over back, folds stal screening won't

matching, and cut same except rust to be sure, but ice, snow to cut back neck down 1" rather and winter rains won't do the than 2".

frames any good. Measure width of each sleeve to correspond with size of arm- hole

E-F. Cut two siceves.

or line

Balance of fabric from sleeve plece may be used for a collar, used to line a velvet or taffeta collar, if desired.

Fold both skirt lengths in half lengthwise, laying fold toward Measure in 7" from ends as at H. Measure in from H, 3" for I and along end 5" for J,

you.

Shape Over Hip

For winter storage the screens should be stacked or piled in a cool, dry place, and in a manner that will avoid twisting ог springing" the frames, and bellying or punching wires. Hanging racks in the cellar or garage are ideal for

out the

this purpose, and attic storage is excellent.

Cleaning Books

replied Mr Punch, cheerful?" because he was always

Just This Way so agreeable, If you said, 'Why, it's raining

Mr Punch smiled. "It was just then Pixle O'Yes would smile and nod and say his way of looking at things. For "Yes, so it is! Isn't it wonderful? Instance, take that business of Now all the flowers will get a the rainy day. Pixie O'Yes didn't drink; all the ducks will get a like rain any more than anyone swim; and all the umbrelins will else. It got him Just as wet as get their chance to go out for a anyone else. It kept him indoors walk!"

just as well as anyone else. But "Nothing that ever happened," he could see that though the Mr Punch went on, "ever made rain wasn't just what he wanted, of ather Pixie O'Yes grumble or growl was good for lots

without or frown or sulk. If, as some folks. He knew that times happened, he didn't get rain the grass and the flowers

And the His dinner on time, he would wouldn't grow. say--Yes, I'm

glad I haven't and the potatoes and the beans

We reply here to several in- calen yet. I've still got my din- and the peas-and all the other

quiries anent the cleaning of ner to look forward to. And oh, things we need to eat, wouldn't

books. We asked a librarian how hungry I'm going to bel grow either,' he

he said. And that," How I'm going to enjoy It said Mr Punch, "would have

Chalk and cut on a line to and she advised going over the vacuum cleaner when I get it..

shelves with beers awful for everybody. And

shape skirt over hip from J to from time to time, to keep dust knew very "And once," said Mr Punch, besides, Pixie O'Yes

and straight to bottom edges. en simple that it wouldn't go "Pixie O'Yes caught a cold and well

from reltling. But if the books To.

Lay a box pleat each side are really soiled, then carefully had to stay in bed. Did he com- raining for ever and ever.

small amount of fabric. Buy centre fold, making pleats 28 wipe cach volume with a soft plain? Did he jump in and out morrow or the next day or the two skirt lengths

plus 6" for wide as your material allows, clean cloth wrung out of thick of bed? Did he refuse to take day after that, the sun would hems, plus one blouse length, A 30 hip can make 3" pleats, a

the doctor shine again! And that's what plus 2 yard for sleeves. Three 38" only 2" and larger hip igures a clean damp cloth. Take care

soapsuds, then the medicines that

wipe again with left for him?"

always happened.

yards of 42" crepe is enough for will need to make their pleats not to have the washing cloths "Did he?" asked 'Knart and "And Pixie O'Yes found out the average figure.

less deep. something else. He found that

too wet, and never, Hanid.

First, tear crosswlse two skirt

never wet To Make Skirt: When pleats gilt or painted tile lines. Oh no, not Pixie O'Yes. He when he was happy when the lengths, each measuring and skirt are in place, stitch them on in-

Washing Silk Ponges pixies could see that he length plus 3 for lums. Form side down about 5" from waist- think about how much more fun was smiling, they began smiling one selvage of back length, cut a line. Also siltch across waistline, We've had several complaints it would be to be out in the aun- too. Just being happy himself 3 strip for belt.

pongee. front and back, to hold pleats about laundering slik shine, running and playing like he made everyone else happy.

For Larger Figure

So again we asked an expert, securely.

sido Baste Pixie O'Scowl?" safd everyone

else. 'Yes, he said, JEven

Tear off waist length plus' 2′′. left side 7′′ below waistline.

one on silk fabrics this time. He take that medicine, I Knart.

told us that much natural gum "Yes, even Pixle doesn't taste very good. But if

(If figure is larger than 40 bust. O'Scowl,"

Ploats in Waistline is left in the silk fibres used to I don't take it I'll just have to sald Mr Punch. "Pixie O'Scowl it pleats in back of skirt and

weave pongee. This produces keep staying in bed, and that used to look at Pixie Oyes's obtain a strip from skirt length

its rich teel and helps to make is even worse. So it's better to smiling face and then he'd add to waist width to make

the fabric soap- and water take what's bad to avoid what's say to himself. Humph, maybe it large enough.)

washable. But here comes the To Chalk Out Walsh Fold sel- worse. It was astonishing," said things aren't really so bad. And-

of waist length toward

reason for the complaints. The thing is to never try and then Baste sprinkle B оп

the front fold for C,

pongee before D neck above B; E is 1

is

ironing. The drops of water

water wil leave bubbly surface souble. in from A on selvages. Fis

Try thress on. Consider length, seem to cause all the armhole plus 1 from E. G is

neckline, waistline and adjust armtiole from fold,

So Just

knoad a and stroll all to ni you.

Turn deep hem in sleeves, folding this hem back or blouse in a bath towel. Then

laundered

dered pongee dress, skirt for cuff

cuff effect.

press it at once on the wrong Remove dress, stitch all seams: side with a moderate iron. Slip-stitch sleave. hems. Put in

Should look like new. skirt hem..

Despite all the improvements, the new household aids, floors

sat in bed, trying his best not to

other

scams

Та Make Waist:

Stitch shoulder seams. Lay soft pleats in waistline in line with pleats in skirt. Buste waistline

Mr Punch, chuckling to himself, then, little by little, ho'd smile,contre as at A. Measure in 2 waist and skirt together,

"how much sooner Pixie O'Yes too!"

Rupert's Autumn Primrose-6.

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ja manche hardest ende mogen

do thom frats' agrosa Ruferis and they up to the Gipsy woman who is in charge of them." There are good prizes for theas, ssys the wegian,!**** And there's a special. prize if you can knock down the Two, black skittles · without nor

tting the rest of them. 7 Goods, and Rupert ens try krwi 197

voges

from

Chalk a line straight across at F from selvages to front fold. Measure in, from each, fold on this line 4 bust plus 1".

To Edge of Fabric Chalk underarm fines to edge.

of

Stitch sleeve seams. alceves

Baste in armholes. underarm scams.

Make zipper placket on left

of fabric as at G. Cut C to D, D hand side. Make and put your still have to bo

to EE to F, F to G.

Back Fold

Waist

-collar on as detail shows.

that

scrubbed. A

good trick is to cut away the alde of a grocery carton, and kngel in the box when scrubbing La door. It protects your

knees und skirt.or: slacks from floor dust and splashing wa

water. know one way to

Do you know handle a sudden gas pipe leak?: It's" to moisten a cako uf "zonja promptly and to press if tightly ovor the broken spot. The road will harden and sing safely dr place until the gas mani can Kush jovorito, makon përmžinanti

is the often A rub-down remedy for spots

on clothes resulting from a run-in with rain drops, according to Mar- raret Furry, textile scientist of the United States Department of Agriculture. Spring showers

spots as well may bring spring flowers, Miss Furry plain- cautions-especially on colour rayons and silks. Splashes are less likely to show on prints, especially those all-over design.

03

of

To remove water spots, first try rubbing the fabric with Angernhil or edge of coin, or the simply rubbing between hands. Rubbing is especially effective оп crepe weaves. After the rub, press the whole

slightly Garment with

damp tissue paper on press cloth,

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