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Get Rid Of Nerves

With

DHYTHM is the now cry

Rhythm

Rboth in dancing and corn sterveld the

on uld

for women may their exercises for the women African dances, where life generally. What does it instinctively perform the movements for which will help them to regain their mean? What is its women specially 7

It has relation to so many things, cise in a book of this kind shows by

inusculer lene."

In fact, one exer-

and Instructions to

music our old friend the Rumbal

all subtly connected with one, an- Es illustration

Wednesday, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

High-stepping

Party Frocks

THERE'S an unusually

party feeling in the air. Whatever it is the fact re- mains that everybody's dancing this year.

the home birds are Even planning a little hop to the wireless these nights, and mothers of families are to be seen furtively shaking out the black bombazine to дес old

the whether

roses on shoulders will revive it or not. The answer is too often de-

some

other, that it is worth while con- rock the pelvis that it is no less than finitely not, because this year

sidering is significance. In

OF

or poetry it is called "form" "metre"; in art "balanced design."

the medical profession.

symbol

of

dance dresses have a festive and wide-skirted look which makes the straight evening dresses of yester-year appear more like museum pieces than statues.

Moreover, the new dances call for something you can hop about

COOKING TIPS

It is the shape of things-the way

NE answer, then, to neurosis, they

done. The are

more rhythm clubs, in rhythm is the elrele,

And now it means something to which the stimulating atmosphere Modern and attraction, to night clubs may be doctors will tell you that the fune- had without the inconvenient late prices. The urge tions of the body have their definite hours and fabulous pri rhythms, which are upset by wrong to donce is fundamental and should So there is not be suppressed. Timid women living and thinking.

heir neigh-

ARTS that are being re-heated the psychological angle, too. Since could learn the new way of dancing

may be smeared slightly with lack of balance causes mental con- together, get to know their Dict in

people, which in its turn can bours and cultivate fresh interests.

You wouldn't think it possible to buiter or margarine before being put cause conflict between nations,

uld seem that rhythm can even to an highbrow as all this about into the oven, for then not only is The average dance the pastry kept from becoming hard, and swing music. political implications,

enthusiast would nover stop to but a laky effect is produced. wars are not entirely economic analyse his pleasure as "the receiv

If only a few drops of lemon juice of musical form and impressions in origin! The rhythmte life is the pengeful life. This is borne cut by

through the medium of the sym- are required, pierce a lemon with the teaching of Buddha.

pathetic nerve centres"--but that is bone knitting needle, squeeze out the what is happening, and, as has been juice, and as the hole seals itself pointed out, rhythm goes farther the fruit will keep fresh for a con- afeld then dancing. It might be a siderable period. WOMEN are forced to live so happy Idea to insist that all our poli- i

their daily dose unnaturally nowadays that ticans have

have

it

they are becoming neurotic. They "swing."

aro eooped up in ofees all day and get too little exercise, or else they] are bored stiff in their little labour- saving houses with nothing to do.

They are economically tumble to have large families which would keep them occupied. Or else the threat of wor stops them.

Slightly

Baby's Mental Development

of

THE

HE development of a baby's brain during the first twelve months neurotic women are of life is a matter of infinite import- of ance. During that period his brain nlways advised to take plenty exercise, but this is in itself boring increases in weight over one pound. than it will gain taken alone. Women is a gregarious and this is more creature. She likes to meet other during the next twenty years.

Incorrect treatment during this poople, but the English are a timid and inhibited race. The climate of period of his life can never after- northern countries is a lot to blame.wards be properly rectifed. Over- We never really get warmed through stimulation and over-development of In hay sense of the word.

chiki's brain during his early years is extremely harmful.

"Let the brain develop itself" Is nu old-fashioned but

ndage. sound THE most amusing and sociable Tenching baby tricks, urging him to talk before his lime, constantly way to exercise is to dance drawing his attention to comething So let us have more dance clubs. or other, and worrying him, all have It takes the darkles, with their deleterious effect upon his brain great vitality, natural grace and during the first twelve months.

∙to show! There is no need to force him, to

lack of self-conscious sophlutiented observe objects. It is merely a us how to dance. The coloured people of to-day have question of temperament how soon brought hinek the cult of thythinte a baby notices things.

movement "swing" dancing they A baby must have rest, quiet. and fresh air regularly it brain and body call to the modern ballroom.

You can go as crazy as you like are to develop to the best advantage. doing it. It's a mixture of folk Exellenient, Inte hours, loud noises, dance, 'square dance, every kind of and many people about him stimulate

the brain to excess. dance. It's the art of loosening up and letting yourself go! In a modi- The type of child that fled form, it is the century old seriously harmed is the one of quick dances done by native women who and active temperament, who, in a obey their natural inalineis and second, responds to any attempt to know nothing,st néeves--

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attract his attention. The precorious child may excile great admiration at the time, but if he is over-exelted there is a danger that a year or two later he will develop nerve trouble. IT, is interesting to rate that this It is probably momentarily gtality

kind, of dancing has anothering to the moiber to davay her Tingtone mr their books baby's cleverness, but in doing SỐ BİLG

Tine ia saved when blancblog fruits or vegetables If they are pinced in a wire frying basket and plunged into boiling, water for the neccssary time, before belug tted out by the handle.

Hard boiled egns can be sliced without cracking or crumbling if the life is first dipped in boiling water and wiped dry. Repeat as often as the knife becomes cool.

To whip cream quickly, pour i into a glass jar. When the jar is half full seal it with a parchment before shaking the cream vigorously.

cover

Celery will retain its crispness if

taken apart, washed thoroughly, and put in a cool place for several hours. in a jug of cold water containing a teaspoonful of salt,

G. G. T.

The verwate

in: dance halls are no longer Alled with streamlined broom- sticks creeping round in a fit of the blues, but are alive with hearty men and women slapping their thighs and shouting "Oi!" Hoop la

Hence this choice of two really dancing dresses for the younger generation. The first is a hooped crinoline in sugar-pink sprigged taffeta, sweetly tied and banded with parma violet velvet, and complete with a de- tachable hoop to make it stand out and sway properly as you dance:

The woman who likes pie- turesque dress not quite so de- collete can choose a blue-green shot taffeta model with ccrise velvet banding at neck and hem, and a separate bolero, banded to match, price 69s. 6d.

Baked Apple Variations

Sa sweet baked apple is always!

As

popular, here are three ways to Vary it:-

Baked Apple Noel

4 large cooking apples;

4 dessertspoonfuls mince ment;

2 tablespoonfuls sugar!

Water.

Wash and core the apples. Place

February 1, 1939.

The black and while theme la endorsed in a daytime monk's frock. Venise lace is applied on siceves and pockets.

Art Of Happiness

in a buttered casserole or ple-dish. To be born with a happy nature

FI up the centres of the apples T gives one a flying start in life,

why the mince ment and pour the water and sugar round them.

but it is only 11 start. Happiness, like every other art, must be cul- the 20tivated; but it is well worth

Bake in a hot oven about minuter or until the apples are trouble. ready. This serves four bersons. Baked Apple Salad

3 cooking apples;

tin pineapple cubes;

.

2 teaspoonfuls lemon juice;

1 banana:

2 os, suger;

Few cherries and walnuts, small.

cut

If you want to be populur-and who doesn't?-be happy, and never become bitter; allow yourself to nothing is worth that.

Being happy is a full-time Job, und if you spend your days groaning over all the allments and operations of yourself and your family for gen- erations past-well, it isn't going to zel you anywhere, is it? Besides, you'll become a thundering bore, and people will cross the street to avold you.

Peel and core the apples and cut into slires. Drain the juice from the nlacapple and eul the cubes in half. Arrange the apple, sliced banana.

Of course, health has a great deal and pineapple in afternate layers In a buttered fireproof dish and pour to do with happiness. If you lie over the pineapple syrup, lemon awake at night, thinking of all the Flights. and unpleasantness you Juice and sugar, mixed together.

during Imagine you have suffered Bake in a moderate oven for 20 the day, it is a sure sign that you minutes. Before serving sprinkle need a change. the cherries and walnuts on top. Serve hot with a custard sauce. Serves six persons,

Baked Apple Méringuu

4 cooking apples;

2 oz. ginger. cul small;

2 oz. susz:

pint water.

Peel and core the apples.

If you can't make arrangements to go away from home at once, take a day off and get a change of ideas. Also take a good dose of ridiculous films. If you don't find them funny, you'll enjoy watching the audience."

"Our friends and acquaintances are often our worst enemies, always greeting us with, "How are you to- day? Isn't this dreadful weather bad for you?" &c. Fortunately, re- laltons are too bored to askl

Arrange them on a fire-proof dish, pour en the water and sugar and f the cen- ties of the apples with the winger.

There is no use trying to fight the Bake in a moderate oven until the auples are tender-basting occasion-devil of Depresston. Take to your ally. When they are ready put cach hole, or your motor, cr your aero- apple on an individua! olate and plane and vanish. cover with meringue. Replace in oven for a few minutes to allow the meringue to set, and rerve not.

To make the merinrue lake 2 egg whiles. 2 tablespoonfuls caster sugar. pinch of salt.

-

Put the whites in a bowl with the salt and whip to a stir froth. Verv gently fold in the sugar and use above. Serves four persons.

Eileen

A friend once told me that after two major operations he was in such low state that he couldn't keep from crying if anyone stoke to hlin At last his doctor told him to clear mit and get on a cargo boat, where no one would care whether he lived or died, and go for a long voyage,

He is now one of the cheerlest of souls and a general favourite.

8. E.. W.

CHILDREN'S TEARS TROUBLE SIGNALS FOR MOTHER!

7ATCH that crying! It carries a message louder

W than words about a chile's condition-the inner

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When the younger members of the family are upset, nervous, show signs of catching a cold, are "bound-up" inside-GIVE THEM CASTORIA, the safe laxative. Keep a bottle on hand always in your home,

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4, Queen's Road C. (3rd Floor); opposite Dairy Form's Fountain, Q'a ltd. C.

at

REPULSE BAY Hotel

Geo. Pio-Ulski's String Quintette

every SUNDAY for Tiffin

I p.m. to 2.30 p.m.

Fred Carpio's Dance

Orchestra

overy WEDNESDAY for Dinner

p.m. to 1 a.m.

A la Carte & Table d'Hote

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