1937-11-27 — Page 2

WINTER

CLOTHES for the Children

O a mether who finds that her child catches cold easily and that from autumn to late spring he passes from one cold to another, my advice must always be on the lines of building up strong bodily resistance.

Thought remedies for a cold may be necessary ence the trouble has de veloped, the important point is so to Alrengthen the child that he does not fall on easy prey to the germ of the common cold.

This la done by giving a nourishing dict suitable to the season and by clothing the child in such a way that the body is neither over-heated nor easily chilled, for in either state the child is apcelally able to infection.

I am replying here to a number of queries received recently regarding the matter of winter clothing. First, how- ever, I would remind readern that three Ingers of light wool clothing is the ideal winter wear for babies and young children.

In the case of the latter, it is wise to keep a Baht wool cardigan handy for extra cold daya.

For Schoolgirls

My little girl wears a flannel blouse with gym. lip and knickers in winter,

And that'ake wears out the knickers. quickly unless I buy an extra large slac, and they look bulky,

CAN-recommend the Chilprufe gym. knickers because they are cut with a clever gusset which relleves strain on the parts' which wenr quickly.

There is no unnecessary fullness about them, however, to give a bulky effect under the allp. The price is from da. D. for light-weight, and 20. extra for the heavier weight, in navy, brown and bottle green.

Bedtime Wear

I am undecided, as to whether my hitte utri, aged 3, should wear night- dresses ur sleeping-suits this winter. She is not strong.

INTIL a child reaches the stage of

proper control at night, it is wisest to let her wear nightdresses,

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which can be rolled up at the back, Once good habits have been learned I advis sleeping-sults with a back flap nod fastening at the back. These are cosy and practical for restless children who tend to throw of the covern

A comfortable, warm model in to be bought with feet at- inched; so many children from cold feet suffer

A warm cardigan for oxira cold days should be included. in the schoolgirl's winter wardrobe.

Conversation

DOES your conversation. at meal|

No one expects modern parents to net un the lines of those Victorian parents who gave

he

at night that this extra covering is bound to be popular.

Like Daddy's

Hitherto ти Iittle son las worn combina- tions in cinier, but he is now four and anxious to have vests and short pants like his father, Can I buy these in kis size?

PRACTICAL Ittle gar

ments of the type you mention can be obtained. They

with are made both long and short sleeves, knee length or with

allort a

ribbed leg

with buttoned and or cross-over front for the pasts.

You will see, therefore, that there is plenty of variety from whichi to, make your choice even at your son's tender age.

at Meals

innocently inquired where sult interest in geography, came from.-

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Old.

Bullon-up pyjamas thai koop out the draught for Miss Ton - Years Her sister likosher noal filting gym. knickers. On tho laft you soo them going to school in warm, but light- weight, coats.

TOWYM

suggest your buying the lighter weight

as he feels the cold

so little. You will

know then that he

is sumclently pro-

tected without be ing over-clothed.

Cosy Baby

A friend has re- commended my

buying a sleeping- day instead of a shawl for my fret baby,

SLEEPING BAGS

GTO coming more and more into favour,

because they are practient and give protection to young babies who are inclined to kick the covers oft and invite a chill.

They are easily washed even in winter and keep both hands and feet warm and cosy.

Also, as the hands are enclosed in the roomy bag there is no inducement for the child to begin the bad habit of thumb-sucking. They are made in pretty pastel colours.

Anyone thinking of buyin in altractive and useful present for a young mother could not do better than choose one.

Shut-In's Fear

Two months ago my five-year-old shut a door behind him and could not turn the handle again Since then he has been nervous t! left alone. SMALL Prople are eastly terrifled if

they think that they are shut in stone, and even grown-ups get panicky under kr circumstances

Make a game" now of turning-door- handles with this child and be on the

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Fees For Pilotage Discussed

watch for opportunities when you can tell him to open the door for Mum. mte, please.

Ile will soon forget about the incident if you never refer to & beyond saying that some door-handies are a Htio stlik.

Extra Protection

Since the birth of our only child two cars apo, I have suffered from neuritis at the base of the spine. The doctor telle me that I must take precautions to keep the lumber reglatis protected from cold this winter. Should I wear body-belts in worl?.

TJNFORTUNATELY most body-beits

tend to wrinkle and ride up, which polin the good fines of one's ngure. type of belt I enti recommend one which is planned to fit very snugly.

It would be specially helpful for you, as it follows the line of the epine.

Growing Daughter

My daughter, aged 11. is a big girl for her age, and I feel that she needs some kind of support. What do you Luggest?.

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ADVISE a strapped' stay bodice for this child. These are made on correct anatomical lines and give gentle support where needed,

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The garment that I am describing has a concealed opening in front which gives a tidy appearance; the butions are so adjusted that they are not cantly last.

TOAST LORE

DUTTERING least for a

large

forily can be quite a long job. but why not try melting the butter and applying it to. the toast with o pastry brush? In this way the job is tone in no time.

If you are slimming, allow your toast to cool-before buttering it.

Toast can form the basis of all kinds of interesting snacks.

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Olive Oil Ideas

OLIVE all is a good remedy for a burnt saucepan. Just pour Hitle in the bottom and gently heat it, and you will find all the burnt will come off without leaving any Rust can be re- mark whatever. moved from Iron utensils by rubbing hard with a mixture of olive oil and fine coal ash.

Backs of ebony brushes should be Trubbed with olive oil before being washed. This prevents the wood from becoming under-nourished and Ilable to split.

Ornaments or brush-backs made of tortoiseshell can be cleaned with a Title olive oil. Afterwards polish with a soft duster.

Try soaking your nails in olive ull it they are inclined to become brittle. Wipe off surplus oil, but a little can be left on all night.

Olive ol is good for preserving leather. An application on the hood of a perambulnter will do much to protect it against the weather,

Give your husband's patent leather shoes a weekly dressing with olive oil. It will prevent cracks and make existing ones much less obvious,

After washing down glossy paint- work with soap and water rub a cloth dipped in olive oil over it. This will make the surface have its original polished appearance. and avoki smeariness.

Linoleum will last much langer if you rub it occasionally with a rug dipped in olive oil. It also restores polish to tables marked by hot dishes. First paint the marks with apirils of nitre, then apply the olive oil and polish.

Always clean your lacquered trays with olive oil. It washed with sonp and water they become marked with numerous cracks. Rub in the olive oll

well for several minutes, then polish with a clean, dry cloth.

An application of olive oil, fol- lowed by a coat of lodine will often prevent a bruise becoming stiff and swollen.

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Olive all whitens the hands if you apply it before retiring at night. Leave it on all night and wear a pair of old gloves. Olive oil is a remedy for insomnia. A teaspoonful should be taken before bedtime. It calms nerves and muscles of the stomach. It is good for a sore throat hoarseness. Take a teaspoonful neat or in a little orange juice.

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Novel Uses

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For Ham

Scraps

there are always scraps leti over.

Try frying a few mushrooms in HOWEVER carefully ham is carved butter. Place them on a slice buttered toast and surround with a border of mashed potato, and 'serve/brown sauce made with an ounce of piping hot.

Here is another Idea: Toast a piece of bread on one side only. On the other sprinkle grated cheese and place under the grill till the cheese la melted, then lay two sardines on with more grated top. Sprinkle cheese, and place under the grill again for one minute, and serve im- mediately.

A tasty way of using them is to nince them finely and add a thick

butter and flour to a gill of brown Istock. Season with pepper but no sult, and pile the mixture on to rounds of hot buttered toast. ilked, a poached egg can be slipped on top of the ham.

The

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minced scraps can also be used as-a-alling for potatoes or to- matoes. If potatoes are used, roast the first in their skins, cut them in hall lengthways, scoop cut a littlo of the potato and mix with the ham.. Use this to fill the cavities, then re- turn the halved potatoes to the oven for about ten minutes until the fill- ing is well heated. Tomatoes can be

Even our old friend, egg on toast, becomes more Interesting when it appears as "bird's nest." As before, toast the bread on one side only, and on the other pile up the stiffly beaten white of egg. Make a hollow in the centre, and into this drop the yolk.alled raw and roasted with the ham Flare all under the gril or in a warm oven for a few minutes till the egg is set.

inside, since they only take a short time to cook.

Yet another method is to bake the favourite in scraps in a custard made with three Cinnamon toast is America. Mix three tablepoonfuls eggs and a pint of milk. Add a chop- at butter with three tablespoonfuls 'ped, fried onion as well and season pepper. This makes a novel of brown sugar until creamy, then with. work in one tablespoonful of cinna- dish for lunch or supper and is sure mon. Spread this on slices af toast of a welcome. and put under grill us sugar is melted. Serve at once.

W. B.

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Entertaining Ideas THE intelligent choice of food plays

an, important part in the house- wife's role of hostess.

Don't arrange anything formal! times teach your children any-about the conversation. A child who

Canton, Nov. 20. thing? Or is it confined to grumbles Is rat unduly repressed at meal-times,

River traffic was normal to-day,

Honey on toast is delicious, but but it is reported in shipping circles the toast should not be buttered in about the bacon and remarits on Mrs.will often ask a question which, if answered intelligently, will lead to -B's new hat?

falk in which all can take an in-that there may be a suspension after this case, if you are to get the

favour of the honey, which should December 1.

not be spread too thickly.

N. B. terested part.

It is said that the suspension will

She must know what types of food to serve on many different occasions, ttle Henry a A world-famous flight can be the be due to the requirement of the

Canton-Kowloon and be able to devise meals to suit

the varied Lastes of her guests. whole history of salt mining when means of awakening a more vital military authorities that river com-

panies should pay for the expenses suspension of the

A book which will save the hostess of the pilots who guide the ships Railway.

These steamers also carry more many anxious moments has recently admiring through the boom at Second Bar and;

been published. Written by Eliza cargo transhipped from Hongkong to But it is possible to hold a conver-enthusiasm into a desire to behave the mine fields al Bocca Tigris. Canton, as few coasting steamers go beth Hughes Hallett, it is entitled

the doing About eight pilots are

up to Canton. Every ship on the "Elizabeth Hallett's Hostess Book," Conton-Macao and is published by the Maray Press. sation at tea time which will give in equally herole fashion should up working at considerable expense to Canton-Hongkong or

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run is heavily loaded on each voyage The price is 105. Bd.

Meals ranging from formal dinners the children something to think, as portunity arise.

and takes the business enjoyed by

planned, and well as talk, about. Very often if

Conversation which will lead an If fees are wanted for the service coasting vessels. The Indo-China to picnic lunches are

of the pilots, arrangement can be coasting steamer Kwai Song this recipes for appetising und unusual a child mentions an interesting fact

intelligent child to a search in enchmade. All the steamship companies morning alcamed up river and dia- dishes are given.

The authoress suggests that the he has learned at school, he gets anday's paper for something worthy of are doing better business during the charged her cargo. on lighters at Lien

buffet supper is the simplest solution Eibsent-minded, "Yes, darling, I be-the name, and perhaps the grown-past three months owing to the heavy Fa Shan.

to the entering problem for the many exodus fron Canton and return of lieve it is," from behind the tea-potups may learn as much from it as refugees from Shanghai to Canton. Japanese destroyer No. 16 was on social events throughout the year.

Creamed sweetbread pasle, minced River steamers are carrying

to the

chicken, and celery moistened with passengers owing

mayonnaise are suggestions for sand- wiches, which are an important port of the buffet supper.

or a grunt from the other end of the the children.

table.

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The success of the buffet table, says Elizabeth Hallett, depends on a glit- tering array of creams and jellies. Pride of place should be given to trifle, which must be carefully pre- pared. The spongezake should be thoroughly toaked in sherry or fruit Julee. Then it should be spread with Jam, and the ratafias crumbled so that they will absorb the wine when it is poured over. A good pouring egg custard better than the now- dered variety, ns it soaks into the spongecake more easily.

Elizabeth Hallett deplores the dis- appearance of porridge from the mo- dern breakfast table.

She suggest new associates for the perennial bacon and eggs, Apples, cored and cut into rings and fried, or placopple, wheels, banana slices, similarly treated, make tasty accom- baniments, Waftica and savoury batter pancake are other suggestions..

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1987.

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