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EDUCATION

By Garry Cleveland Myers, Ph.D.

MOTIONS can help or hin- der any person as he tries learn. Pleasant emotions help, unpleasant emotions hin- der,

to

common

have

We are only beginning to realise these facts. Some

and parents teachers, just from their sense and untutored insights, wonderful appreciation of the part emotions play in the child's muccess or fallure in school learnlag. Fortu- nately, many teachers are, in their professional training, learning

of the child's emotions think powerful in his learning, behaviour and personality. Moreover, articles and books for parents have recently been turning their attention to the child as a person with feelings and emotions.

Years of Experianco

To na 43

During reveral years of experience clinician psycho-educational 05 0 and in the clanzes of parents I used 10 teach at Western Reserve Univer- sity, and in the hundreds of forums I have led with parents throughout the United States, I have been told of all sorts of emotional upsets and blockings, especially in connection with learning from books at home or school.

For instance, there was the boy, 10, who got pale and said he was sick at his stomach when lie had to do

ston

tests

of the emotional disturbances of Several

children over speed tests. letters told of children with night- mares in which they were trying to do arithmetic or were being scolded for mistakes in class.

Numerous children have been re- ported to me, who could give the of correct answers to long lists number combinations or could spell every word in the evening or morn- ing before going to school, but who failed

at miserably when tested school on these same items. I am sure such is possible.

or

parents describe such they

orith-

But difficulty at learning. metic, spelling, reading probably more frequent and severe When at home than at school.

talk about their own emotions in such expressions as these: "I just feel all warn out after a siege of it." "I get so angry at him that Just could trial." shake him." "It is such a What must be the feelings of child then? How can he learn under such conditions?

I

Trying to Racito

the

Scores of high school boys and Kirs write me of their awful for- tures while trying to talk or recite before their class. Some say they grow speechless then, or that they can't keep their mind on what

they

are trying to say, or that they must halt or stutter. Also parents often

write of the school child, especially

of the teen-ager, who suffers keenly as he tries to speak at school,

arithmetic at school. A girl, 12, imagination in the place of the child The better we put ourselves in our wrote begging me to ask teachers to when he tries to learn

or express In arithmetic. speed have

just aloud his lens the more we should one every day before lunch

sick be able to help him escape the R and I get so at my stomach I can't enjoy my effect of hampering emotions to his lunch." Many parents have written learning and expression.

WC

A

CARE OF CURTAINS

By ELEANOR ROSS

WIDE selection of beauti- curtains sometimes just fall to pieces

if left hanging too long. ful curtains, either long or of

Surplus Dust the glass-length variety, make it easy to dress up the house.

A newcomer that is bound to go over big is the, curtain of nylon net. And of course there are the regular nylon weaves, as well as nice new nylona, organdies and other sheers.

Before washing, shake curtains to wash remove surplus dust, then them in lukewarm suds. One suds-

cur- ing should do the trick if the tains have not been too long neglected. Otherwise, put them through a second suds baits, rinse thoroughly, then roll them for a moment in clean absorbent

using on towels. If

automatic

terry

If you have two pairs of curtains -that are... beautiful if worn, they often can be matched up to newer, place lace or delicate eur-

In pillow allps, so that the won't break delleate

the good pair. Broad le-backs of agitator threads. ribbon or cretonne, a wide valance

of wood or contrasting fabric, or ball-fringe edgings, all help to beau- tify old curtains.

Can Be Tinted

White curtains can, of course, be tinted, coloured ones bleached and re-dyed. For good results these should first be washed, before any dye job is attempted,

Although curtains seem merely to flutter gracefully at the window, in reality they take a good deal of punishment. Grit-laden air passes through them. They are subjected to strong sunlight, rain, wind, snow, not to mention soot. Which is why

Some curtains can be shaped

without stretchers if hung wet at the windows with rods through the bottom as well as at the top. When dry, they should be removed from the rods and pressed.

As to how often curtains should be washed, an argument that con- 1inues to rage. It really

dependa on how quickly they get soiled. In the cities, they usually need a tub- bing each month. In small towns stay or in the country, they may clean much longer if given a week- ly shaking to remove loose dust. But with such sheer, easy-to-handle fabrics, it is a Jiffy Job to do up cur- tains for the whole house in no time at all.

BUNCH OF KIDS

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1948.

Masquerade GREETS NEW YORK WITH A YAWN

Disease

By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN,

WHEN

M.D.

one disease mas- querades as another, the doctor may have trouble dia- covering and unmasking tho real culprit.

One of the best (or worst) of all mimies known to medicine is call-- bladder disease. It may be pre- sent without producing any symp- toms at all and then, on the other hand, it may imilate symptoms caused by many other abnormal conditions of the chest or abdomen. It is estimated that at least fifth of all patients who complain of Indigestion are suffering from some form of gall-bladder disturbance.

PAIN AND TENDERNESS

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Acuto gallbladder dicense is easy to diagnose when there is pain in the right upper part of the abdo

tenderness in the same men, with region. In some cases, however, the Indications are not so plain. In these instances the pain may be in the pit of the stomach, the chest. symptoms or the back; and other may be present which indicate that there is possibly some disorder of stomach or the the heart or the bowel.

These are the cases demanding a thorough study, including X-rays of the stomach, bowel and gallbladder, as well as an electrocardiogram or electrical tracing of the heartbeat. With these methods, the doctor usually can arrive at the proper diagnosis promptly.

gallbladder

Operation for acute infection, as a rule, should be de- layed until the symptoms have sub- sided, except, of course, when there are signs that perhaps the gallblad- der may rupture or break open.

In the treatment of acute gallblad- various drugs may der infection, be administered by the physician to relieve pain, and fluids may be given by injection under the skin or into a veln. The diet is kept low fals and rich in vitamin B, in especially the D-complex, vitamin C, and Vitamin K..

gallbladder In chronic

discase, there is usually some pain in the with upper part of the abdomen, belching, excessive gas formation and, sometimes, vomiting."

The eating of fatty foods may cause indigeatlon or may actually produce pain, because the fots stimulate the contractions of the gallbladder,

TREATED MEDICALLY.

Chronic gallbladder disease, as a rule, is treated medically, that is, operations are not carried out.

In patients with good appetite a diet high in fats is used. It is em- ployed because it will tend to make the gallbladder empty, itself, and the

acids giving of bile salts and bile also may stimulate the flow of bile.

Palas are relieved by such drugs DS phenobarbital and atropine, which the doctor prescribes.

When, stones are present in. the be gallbladder, an operation must performed to get rid of them, be- cause contractions of the gallbladder in the presence of stones may cause it to runtu

the rupture. Prior to

time of the operation, the patient should avoid overeating and should parti- cularly avoid fats and fried foods.

Household Hints

-W

\}}]]HEN you are buying n.new dress, examine it for seams that are deep enough to hold during washing.

not

Never use hot water to remove egg stains. Heat makes the stains harder to get out.

Dentists say an effective and in- expensive tooth powder can be made at home by mixing threo parts of ordinary baking soda with Dart of common table salt

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HOHUM — Sally Martha Hill Brookes, 8 months old, greets New York with a big yawn as she arrives aboard the Queen Elizabeth from Lelcestershire, England. She is with her mother, Mrs G. Brookes, who is on a busi ness trip to Ottawa.

Let's Eat

BY

IDA BAILEY ALLEN

A Delicious Dish:

THE

Stuffed Lamb

a

Chef unwrapped package on the kitchen table. "Breast of lamb,” I said. "Oui, Madame, four pounds at a very reasonable price."

"It looks very nice," I com- mented. "The fat is tinged with pink, always a sign of good lamb, and its not too fat."

""How would you like me to fix the lamb?" said the Chef. "Would you like a nice ragout with green peas and French potato balls?"

"That would be nice."

"Or perhaps you would like a browned platter stew

with potato dumplings and snap beans?"

"I like that, too!""

Barbecue Style

"Or I can make this in bar- becue style and serve it with Mexican rice and barbecue gravy."...

"That would be good, too." I laughed, trying to make up my mind. "But Chef, this is a fine, tender piece of lamb and the bones are already cracked so it can be neatly trussed. I'd like it roasted with plenty of stuffing."

a

"What do you suggest?" the

"Perhaps Chef inquired. mashed potato stuffing?"

"No, I'd like a good raw potato stuffing."

"Raw potato stuffing?" echoed

Julces, and I shall slice the straw- berries. This will make that one little box into four big servings."

"And the strawberries will lend with the fruit juice and make a wonderful favour," commented the

Chef

DINNER

Tomato Bouillon Tongled Rolls

Pointo-Stuffed Lamb

Spiced Beets Strawberry Fruit-Gel Coffee or Ten

Gravy Greens Cream

Milk (Children)

All Measurements Are Level Recipes Serve Four

Potato-Stuffed Lamb

Order 4 lbs. breast of lamb; ask the butcher to crack the bones. Dust with salt and pepper. Fill the lamb with potato stuning and fasten together with toothpicks or cocktail 'picks; or use the new poultry pins

available in house-furnishing

And Ave and dime glores. Put any remaining stuffing in a small oiled baking dish. Place the lamb in a roasting pan; rub all over with the cut surface of an onion or section of garlic-if- the-Beyour-is-liked; dust- with 1 tsp. salt, tsp. pepper and 1⁄4 tsp. paprika. Start to roost in a very hot oven, 450 F., for 20 min. Then reduce the heat to 350 F. and roast until tender, allowing 20 min. to the pound. Beste occasionally with a cup of hot water containing 2 tbsp. savory ment drippings. Half an hour before the lamb will be done, put the dish of patalo stuming into the oven to bake 30 min. Baste it once with drippings from the roasting meat.

Potato Stuffing

Peel and grate 4 good-sized white 1 c. soft bread potatoes. Add

If your windows stick, rubbing the Chef. "That is Central crumbs, 2 beaten eggs, 14 c. yel- paraffin on the cords will help them slide up and down more easily.

Joanna Duncan, 4, holds triplet goals while the mother, Buzy, stands on the alert. Joanna Is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C. E. Duncan of Dallas, Texas,

European style."

delicious. "Yes, and it's simply Makes the meat go farther, too. And, by the way, what did you buy for vegetables for dinner?"

**I have some tender, young beets."

"Fine-let's have them spleed, to serve with the lamb. What else have you?"*

"I have some fine turnip greens. Also some mustard greens. We can add the beet tops and cook them all together,--very good seasoned with lemon juice and browned butter."

"And did you bring the berries?" I asked.

Outside the Budget

straw-

"Oul, Madame, but as they are and outside the budget, expensive I bought only one small box."..

"That's all right, they'll do quite well for what I have in mind."

"Is it a secret?" asked the Chef.

"Not exactly, but it is different. It's Strawberry-Gel, spelled G E L

it's made of gelatin. In- becauso Blend of saying 'gelatin' from now on, we're going to say strawberry- gel, coffee-gel, etc.!"

"Ah, that is what you call a short cut; and a very attractive namo.

But how do you plan to make this strawberry-GEL? Are you going to use the prepared gelatin package dessert?"?

"No, I'm going to use plain un- flavoured gelatin. Instead of water I'm going to uso vitamin-rich fruit

low-fried onions, 1 tsp. salt, 1⁄2 tsp. pepper, and if desired, 1 section garlic, peeled and crushed

Spiced Beets

Steam-boil or pressure cook 11⁄2 ibs, scrubbed, fresh bects; rinse with cold water when done, so the sicing will slip off easily. Chop the beats into small bite-sized pieces. Add 1 tsp. salt, 1 tbsp. granulated sugar, 3 tbsp, vinegar, 1⁄2 tsp. onion juice and 1 tsp. powdered allspice. Simmer 5 min. Add 2 tbsp. butter or margarine and heat.

Strawberry Fruit-Col

DAB & FLOUNDER

WAPPING

|Beddike

Kaltretz

How Is Your

Brother?

JOAD is the sort of man

1

by. WAI FER

Bu

Soul,

the valuing of experience for itself and not for its purpose or its quality. You still don't understand? Perhaps It will help it. I say that a decadent your anc is distinguished by "luxury,

who buttonholes you in public and, in beguiling squeal, inquires after Spiritual Values. How is your Soul, brother? Happy? Are you Saved?

to

Are you an, wenrincas. And superati-

Fortunately he does not walt for

the

Life is "one damned thing after another, until at last there is a final which there damned thing, after

Such an DEO. an answer. Singing his rucksack on isn't anything."

his shoulder,

evangellat naturally enough, seeks entertain- presses tract into your palm and ment:

'you can enjoy today." and abusing the Since ours is, plainly, a decadent ing the scenery English for what they are doing to age. It is a comfort (it also

surprise) to know that such periods spoil it.

Ilve in are usually more spreenble to

more strenuous than the ages of

cruel the Elizabethans faith. How were! How uncomfortable Middle Ages!

make off, laughing heartily, admle- the plever put oft till tornorrow

Ils latest tract is 430 pages long. It is a provisional diagnosis of the

and condition of man

A progress report on Jond's spiritual pilgrimage. This, as is well known, is no shrluk Ing, solitary journey. It is conducted behind rather, in front of a brass It is as robustly purposive

band.

us a pub crawl.

JOAD

is at

present

the,

poised between

Old Testament and the

Now. He accepts the Fall

of

man, but is

dublous (if I report him nright) of

demption.

Casting his

.

2

ค

the

and super-

Steeped in luxury stilon, we turn to Joad, seeking a healthy massage for our minds and the diversion of some lively, if not always relevant, prejudice.

BOOKS

by

George

man's

RC-

Malcolm

cye over

Thomson

his earthly scene, Joad,

unshaken

18.

elatism,

In his

troubled

So-

IN

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decadent nge. navel nimed at the strong, and specifically malc. digestion le worth The Bir Sky. nothing. by A. B. Guthrie (Boardman 12s. 6d.) Is set in the Far West of the thirties America in

of last century.

Here is the Froniler about the without the frills, the westward Socialists. In all well with the ethical march of civilisation without its usual accompaniment of nausenting ballyhoo.

sensc sense Important to know.

of the

comrades? It is

by

RS

the

inspired For if they are

(such materialls! mouver desire for power), they will make society no better than that of the Capitalists. Probably a great deal distinction between Socialism and Fascism is its ethical content.

Jonel's

urgent and loquacious

Decadence tract is called

(Faber and Faber. 12. Od.). What is decadence? Are you decadent? Am 1? Is Jond? And why?

between us and The difference Joad la that Joad knows the answers. First of all. he explains what Decadence is not. For instance, when the Vikings gave up viking and took to curing bacon, were they decadent? The historian thinks so, Joad knows better.

worse, In fact. For the only

Decadence, he

says, consists in

to Scalpings prove

have been tho incidents. And very nosty merits of horse meat, wolf meat, snake meat, and even man meat are endlessly debated-without any real decision being reached.

Boone Caudill, a surly youth, ups and smacks the old man with a handy log, after which he makes west for the mountains and becomes Mr Guthrie's hero.

Ая негося

Boone is not so go. does not say a Ho much.

great he acte with deal, and although smooth effelency in a rough house, he is on the whole an unrewarding character.

Yet one feels that the real frontier men were like that, and that the grip of the wild country on Boone was a genuine, and even a poetic, force.

Che SNAPSHOT GUILD

Pictures of fraworki such de this aro 'within' the reach of any plature taker. FIREWORKS

IT used to be, fifteen years or Probably the best way of pletur- so back, that any festival ng fireworks overhead is to use was celebrated by the booming for your camera. However, this is tripod or some other sturdy support Soften 1 envelope plain unflavour- ed gelatin in 3 tbsp. cold water. of cannon, crackers, the loud, not essential. All that is absolutely Add 1 c. apple juice and c. ten-explosive bursts of "torpedoes." necessary is to net your camera on gerine juice.

Chill until beginning The boy who wasn't out of bed "time," point it at the portion of the to thicken. Stir in 1 C

sky where the rockets or bombs Bro fresh strawberries washed, hulled and

by seven and on the street, his bursting, and open up your ahulter, which have

been sliced. Tram-

cap pistol popping-that boy Since the black sky will not affect fer to individual molds, first rinsed

wasn't in it.

your fim, the shutter may be left with cold water, them dusted with Today, however, many sired to catch a number of succes

open or closed and reopened if do- granulated sugar. Chill witll firm, localities have banned such ac sive bursts on the samo ploco of about 3 hrs. Unmold in attactivo

tivities. Fireworks have

be- film. glass cauice disties, Serve with moro aliced strawberries, sweeten- ed with sugar if desired; top with whipped sweetened eream. of marshmallow whlp.

TRICK OF THE CHEF-

In

Mint sauce: belongs to lamb the spring. To make it, combine 1/3 c, minced fresh mint leaves, (or 2 tbsp. dried mint), und⋅ 11⁄2 tbsp. mugar; stand 30 min. add 1⁄2 c. very mild vinegar, 1⁄4 tsp. salt, a few grains of pepper and 1 tsp. lemon Juice. Let stand 'I hr.

Then

coma

T community affair. generally consisting of lavish displays of sky rockets, roman candles, or pinwheels sometime after dark.

Such pyrotechnics offer a wonder- ful opportunity for your camera-a chance to make pletures of startling beauty with a maximum of case, For snapshots of fireworks at night are among the simplest types of pic tures to take and can be made with any camera which permits time ex- posures.

Today's picture, for example, was made in this way using a time ex- posure with a lens aperture of 1/8. Here, since the floodlighted buildings were included, it was necessary to gauge the length of exposure to be sure the buildings would be visible in the print. But where all that's being shown in a picture is the bursts of tracery and patterns of lights against fireworks themselves the the sky-exposure is less critical An

aperture with most films when the shutter is of 1/8 would catch this left open throughout the burst.

--John van Guilder