1957-03-16 — Page 12

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1957.

PRACTICAL

Sheet, Bolster, Edging And

Pillowcase Insertion

MATERIALS: Couts for each additional blk in group; Chain Mercer-Crochet No. silp stitch.

Sheet,

20 (20 grm.). 9 balls selected colour. Bolster and Pillowcase. Mil- wards Steel Crochet Hook No. 8 (Slack workers could use a No. 3% hook tight workers a No. 24).

TENSION: 6 spa and 5 rows in (2.6 em.).

EDGING

Commence with 42 ch.

3rd to 6th Row: Follow dia- Ream omitting turning ch end of 61h row, turn.

each 7th Row: 1 gs into Arst 4 tr blk decrensed), ch, follow diagram to end

row.

HOMECRAFT

Knit While You Relax

Evening Blouse

MATERIALS: 8 OES. Sirdar Majcatie 3 ply wool. i pair No. 13 needjes,

MEASUREMENTS: To at 34- 35 inch bust. Length-19 ins.

TENSION: I complete patiem, le. 10 sts and 12 rows, measures 14 Ins. wide and 1 inch deep; equal to @sts, and 11 rows to 1 inch on st.st, fabric.

P

ABBREVIATIONS: K. knit, purl, sta, Bitches, st. st. macking slitch, m. make, a slip, tog. together, P.S.3.0. pa the slipped atitch over.

19th row: Kl, then work in- siructions in brackets as on 7th rows times, k2, m,“ s1, K1, p590, ki, le tog., mi, ki. Cast on 5 sts.

20th row: P104.

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21st row: K4, then work in- structions in brackets as on th row 18 times, Cast on 17 sts.

22nd row: P121.

23rd row: K1, then work in- structions in bracicets as on 11th now 12 times.

24th row: P5 (på tog, p9) 11 times, på tog, på.

25th row: K4, then work in- structions in brackets as on lat row 11 times, mi, s1, k2 tog..

Note: This blouse is worked paso, ml, k4 (121 st.). from side to side,

Back

Sinrl at right sleeve. Cheln G0 sts. Work 4 rows in sust.

5th row;, Kl. (m1, k2 log.) 20 thues, kl.

Gth row: P. $3.st. Start pattern.

Work 4 Tows ju work lace

Int Tow: K4, (m1. si. kz tog., paso, mi, k7) 5 times, mi, s1, ka tog.. paso, ml, k3, Cast

on 3 sta

2nd row: P03.

3rd row: KI, (K1, si, ki, paso, ml, k3, mi, k2 tog, k2)

Cast on 3 sts. times, k2.

4th row: P60.

Bih row: K1, (1, ki, peso, mi, k5, ml, k2 log, kl 6 times, al, kl, psso, ml, k3. Cast

on 3 sts.

6th row: P69.

7th row: Ki, (k2, mi, 81, ki, poso, ki, k2 tog, ml, 3) 6 times, k2, ml, sl, kl, psso, kl, k2 tog, mi, kl. Cast on 5 sts.

8th row: PT4.

8th row: K4, (mi, si, k2 tog, paso, ml, k7) 7 times. Cast on 5 sts.

10th row: P., 79.

11th row: Ki, (k4, pl, kl,

PL

all in next st., thus making

3

at

sts. from 1 st; k5) 7 times,

k4.

pi, kl, pl all in next st., Cast on 5 sts.

3.

of

of

12th row: P8, (p3 tog, p8) times,

p3 13th row (84 sts.).

7

K4, then work in- structions in brackets ns on ist row 8 times. Cast on 5 sta

14th row: P69.

sta.

It low: 1 tr Intọ 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each of next 2 ch (blk made), 2 ch, mis 2 ch,

8th Row: Follow diagram, 5 und trinta next ch (sp mude), 1

ir into each of next 3 ch (on- ch, turn. other blk made), 4

4 sps, 1 bükk,

9th How: tr into 4th ch, furn. 3 sp. 2 blks, 5

Row: Miss first 3 ir, 1 tr

from book, 1 tr into next ch, 1 Info next tr (sp made over bik), Ur into next tr (1 extension blk tr into each of next 3 tr (blk low diagram to end of row.

made at beginning of row), MEASUREMENTS: made over blk), 2 tr into next

10th to 21st Row: Follow Depth of Edging - 21% in, sp, 1 tr into next tr (blk made

addingram. (6.3 cm.). Depth of In- over sp), 2 ch, 1 tr into next tr

22nd Row: 1 bik, 5 sps, I bik, (sp made over sp), bik, 2

th, sertion in. (3.8 cm.), miss 3 tr, 1 fr into next Ir (sp

4 sps, 2 ch, miss 2 ie, thread ABBREVIATIONS; chain made over Ulk), 3 sps, 2 biks, over hook, Insert hook into top tr-treble; sp-sparu::2 ch, miss 1 sp. 1 tr into each of next 2 of turning dh and pull thread thread over hook and through, irr into top of turning the 2 ch or tr, 1 ir anto next ch of tr; bik-black4 tr, plus 3 tr 3 eh, turn,

ЗРАСЕ

BLOCK

DIAGRAM 2.

DIAGRAM I.

15th row: Ki, then work in- chstructions in brackets as on 3rd row 8 times, kl, al, ki, psso, Cast on 5 m1, k3, m1, k2 tog

10th row: P94. 17th row: K1, theh work in- structions in brackets as on 5th ml, row 3 times, si, ki, peso,

Cast on 5 sts. kl.

18th row: P90.

pull through one loop on hook (a foundation ch mode), com- plete as for

(thread over

Keeping pattern correct, con- tinue without further increasing until 15 repeats of pattern havē been worked along shorter (waist line) edge, finishing with 11th pattern row. Cast off, ne waist line edge, 17 ats once, 5 sts. 7 times, 3 sts. 3 Umes (60 ats.).

Work I more row in pattern (the 9th pattern row).

Work rows in st. st. (purl the 1st row).

sth row: K), (mi, k2 tog.) 29 Umes, ki.

Cast off.

Work 4 rows st. st.

Front

Start at left sleeve,

for back

Work on

unlil 34th row of has been done. (121

pattern six)

Work 1 complete pattern

more.

on

Shape for neck. Cast of 3 as at beg. of 37th row, keeping pattern correct, de- crease at this end of work every row 8 times (110 sts.): on every other row 18 timbs. (92 sts); on every 4th row 4 times (BB sta.). Mark with coloured wood, the las, decrease row, at neck end of work Work without

further shaping until 7% repeats of pattern, at waist

done. Join end of work, have been

fron! to back at ki. Work 4 rows st, at. Cast next st., k15. (139 sis.). Work This is the exact centre of shoulders, for ins. from pleat off. work, mark this row with edge at armholes up to beg, of Front, Right side facing, pick coloured wool, at neck end. shaping for neck on front of up and knit 130 sts, from

When sufficient has been done blouse.

left shoulder seam around neck Turn back the neckbands and without shaping, to reach

shaping of front of blouse to the bands around armholes, to right shoulder seam.. Lat row: picot edge and hem down decrease row (measured

last when

2 rows stst, Cast off, To Make Up

קס

Neck Bands work is folded over to centre Back Right side facing, pick P. 2nd row: K18, (ka tog., RB) wrong side of work. Press marking), start increasing, and up and knit 92 sta from right 14 times, k2 tog, k16 (115 sts.) lightly, under a wet cloth, with work the neck shaping increases shoulder scam across back to 3rd row: P. 4th row: K1, (mi, a hot iron. Do not press the to match the decreases. Finish left shoulder

5th row: P. ribbing.. Take care not to flat- scam. Work 3 k2 tog.) .67 times. off to match opposite side. rows st. st. (purl 1st row). 4th 6th row: K15, (increase in next ten the pattern too much. Join

row; K1, (mi, k2 tog.) 45 times, st., ks) 14 times, increase in side seams, and press them.

Waht Ribbing

Back. Right side of work facing, pick up and kalt 120 ats along shorter, waist, edge of work, (8 sts to each repeat of pattern), Work 13 rows in kl, pl rib, then, keeping pattern correct, increase at both ends of next and every 6th row follow- ing until there are 120 sts. Work 6 rows. Cast off, in rib.

Work similar ribbing on front of blouse.

hook, Insert hook into found A Special Menu Adapted

tion ch just made and pull thread through, thread over and pull through one loop on hook and complete as for Я tr) 9 times (extension bik made at end of row), 3 ch, turn.

Follow diagram 1.

Repeat from 1st to 22nd row for length required. Fasten off.

INSERTION

Commence with 20 ch.

1st Row: 1 ir into Bih ch from hook (sp made), 1 tr into each of next 6 ch (2 blks made), 2 ch, miss 2 ch, 1 tr into next ch (sp made), 2 sps, 1 blk, ch,

ium.

to

Follow diagram 2 from 2nd to 14th row, then repeat 1st 14th row for length required.

Fasien off.

For Home Guests

By Ida Balley Allen

A basket of assorted reilshes was passed. There were eight choices, each set in a cut-out in

Atted into a basket,

in

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Commissioner

of

By W. W. BAUER, M.D.

other factors, mot the DR. Earle G. Brown, Health and an equal number of girls many

Nassau had no first names at the times least of which is his age. A County,

New York, with his the births were recorded, One name can be an important factor usual stair for the interesting wonders at the family discus- in health. There is the story and the different, reports that slons that finally resulted in a of the prizefighter who named

1955 his jurisdiction wel name.

his son Algernon Percival Archi comed 28.394 babies In the vari Ail this tends 119 to the bald so that he would grow up ous communities, setting a new question — what's in a name? to be a good Sghter. Many a high record.

This is a very important matter boy has been cursed with what The parents

of boy bables indeed, because the individual's he regards as a "sissified" name, displayed very little imaging name becomes a part of his and many girl has been handi tion in selecting names with

person, and a

part of his only

654 different compared to 778 in 1950 when personality. Many names have capped by an unsuitable name. definite traditional meanings.

EXERCISE, DISCRETION ' an analysis of this kind was In the German-speaking nations, last published.

nome Mar- Parents who have the peace

names

A8

the

or Gretchen of mind of their children and blonde, their well-being in mind should

The

parents or girl babies, for example, however, showed much more garet, Marguerite, versatility, selecting 1,004 dif- was always given to fent names in 1955 as compared preferably with blue eyes, box exercise discretion in the choice to 586 in 1959.

this went back to the of strange and unusual names. Most parents of boy bables traditions and the myths of Names with nostalgic or roman- named them Robert-808

for mother may in Brunhilde and the Valkyries. To tie memories in 1950 and 359

in the contrary, the acme Derothy be simply polson to her daughter 1943. This docs not mean that or as often abbreviated, Dora, when the latter grows up,

THE Chef knocked on my

study door. "Ready, Madame?" he

a special copper compartment 1955, 580 asked.

cause

1

In

to

For dessert, we had hot apple there was an increase in popula was commonly reserved for the same way, significant names "Yes," I replied. Then, notice ple, choice fruit from a big rity of the name Robert; it brunettes.

in a father's life may mean less jon his tig added. "What a basket and Jots of strong, means that more and more A person's name once given than nothing to his con. gorgous red necktie you're slearning coffee

been born every from a gleam- babies have

and recorded cannot be changed A name is something that is sinco 1043 when this ing copper container which was year

chila and wearing. Chef!"

соти · never bo taken "Merch," he said, "It is in kept hot over a candle warmer, analysis was first published. So except by due process of law, conferred upon. honour of the, decur at the new "There are plenty of excellent from now on, we will simply The name identifies the indivi- which

dual. It establishes his rights away, even if it is changed by '

It identifies him law. Bo enreful, and try as a citizen, Overcast ends of edgings and restaurant where we are dining, ideas here for a homemaker to talle about 1955.

POPULAR NAMES insertions for bolster

and undertand that a rich red is adapt to her own use,"

In regard to his family, his bestow upon your children the pillowense. Pin insertions in the keynote of the decor for the markod.

John

and priceless gift of a goext name. pluce

was second in the list parentege, his heredity, sheet, bolster and Rib

"Ah, oul, Madame,"

agreed the Chef, pillowcase,

"And for a dinner and James was third, Next in cut away material Roosevelt." at back leaving % in. (.3 CTL)

party, roast beef is big order come Michael, William, Thomas, David, Joseph, Peter, for hem on each side. Sew

attraction.

Paul, Gary, 'Kevin, Kenneth, Edward, Stephen, Charles, and Mark.

cn

at the Room rich eed of the walls was by the patina of dark

Hotel

hems and Insertion neatly. Sew caic panelling. Colourful insignia,

on edging neatly, Damp and in the form of coats of arms in 'press.

hammered copper on the walls,

Oftast

any monotony. The long window drapes of red and groom wool plaid were nicely tempered by white window sharters. The wallets in colourful Elizabethan "beef-enters"*

pleted the picture.

Main attraction

COST-

Dividing the spacious dining room into two sections were the serving tables which held huge irib raaste of beef on the mata

attraction.

Dinner

I re

Brown Onion Soup with Croutons

Roast Beef nu Jus Water Cream Garnish Yorkshire Pudding

Tossed Salad Bowl with

Avocados. Hot Apple Pie Cheddar Cheese

Assorted Fruit Basket Coffco Téo Milk

It would be interesting to know

what

the prompted naming of many of these eblidron. Some of the names

like Kevin are, obylously of

Chutney Recipes

By FELICITY ASCOT

nationalistic origin. Names from HOME-MADE Chutneys

Bible such

David,

are simple to make, de finely chopped, 4 cup raisins, 1- the

tablespoon celery seed,. I table- Thomas, Joseph, Peter and Phut licious to eat and most spoon ginger, 1 cup brown sugar, are always popular

ninexpensive. Here are some o dried chillies, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, Among the girls Susan was the most popular name and was chutney recipes for you to 2 cups of vinegar. followed by Patricia, then Mary, try:

in order came

AU, Measuremente Are Level Recipes Proportioned to Serve 4 to 6 Following

4

Combine ingredients, and sit- mer over low hest for an hour, Deborah, Barbara, Nancy, Fire Fruit Chutney

or till Consistency is like Jan. Yorkshire Padding a Ta Kathleen, Linda, Karen, Dortna, Ingredients 6 apples, pouled Makes about 1 pint. A darh of Roverveit: Spoon 2 thep, zizzling Debra, Diane, Carol, Margaret, anch chopped, 4 cup chopped cayenne may be substituted for I started dinner with a fresh drippings from roasting beer Ellzabeth, Ellen, Janet, and dates, 1 cup chopped figs, the six dried chillies, if desired. Trust cup-molon hells atop info, an 8′′ square baking pm Pameld.

medium chopped onions, grated pine-apple. cringe

Beetle, and keep hot,

When I Camd to choosing rind of one orange, 12 cups of Tomato Chutney

1 apples and pestr

Sift together 14 already middle names, the favourites raisins, 1 tablespoons salt, The Chef ordered cherrystone sifted enriched dour and a tsp. for boys were Joseph, Michael, cup sugar, 1⁄2 cup molasses,

4 lba, tomalogs, 3 onions, 2 clams, a ammart service of shit Crestnally beat in 11% James, Edward, Wilies and tablespoons powdered, ginger, 14 Mablespoons salt the apples, crusted fee in a low scalloped mille to form a smooth batter, Francis. For girls, the favourite teaspoon cloves, teaspoon 1 18. sugar, 1 cup sultanus, edge, pottery dial,

Bedf 2 || light and Badd; middle name was Anne Marie, pepper, 3 cupe vinegar.

pint of vinegar and 1 teaspoon Then come riet. Onion Soup whip in thep, hot Boer Anne,

I

Elizabeth, and

1 teaspoon Joan

Mix all ingredients and boll, peppercorns and in brown crocks and after this drippings. Transfer to pan,

stirring often, till thick, Pour cloves tlod in a muslin, bag, # pound slice yes, a pounds of a fake 15 min, in hot oven, Some namos coneiston or just into hot sterilised jars and soal,

Peel tomatoes are cut up and- top quality, boot courted, to your - 403% 1,1- tivers - paluce heat to plain infliais, such as A, C, 1.3. Makes about 2 'quarte,

mix all other ingrediante Boll preference,

Yorkshire 800, and bake 15 min, hidreA, and... M., Shortonnd names

for about. I hour until it puduling, watercress, foil until purry and golden zaen as At and Cy for boys, and Apple Chutney" balced - petato and a deffafcias, brown,s fignaturti sak peto and Lu for girls were com-Ingredient 0 apples, cored thickens and Dour

onform stérillbodi fare. Lowsoch mlad.

Barve at qoço, cut in ægthe monly unod. About 300 borstand cut in eights

with

Mary.