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THE - HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1949.

PRACTICAL HOMECRAFT

BUILT ON A SLOPE

CONTEMPORARY AS TOMORROW IS THIS unusually distinctive house, built on a high, bank, with living room, dhing room and kitchen unit (above) on an Intermediate level, sleeping quarters on an upper level and the basement on a lower one. Lavish two of glass provides. light and an extensive`view.

By MARION CLYDE McCARROLL

MANY people shy away from street, and the

architect who cnough

bullding lots that involve a designed it was smart

to make it his business to fura Hope or bank.

to advantage the possibilities

They want something strielly he saw in the situation. As on the level, that will present result, the owners of the house no unusual architectural have o home with special in- problems.

dividuality.

Actually, however, this type It was built on three levels. of lots can often be an oppor- with living rooin, dining room tunity instend of a lability, and kitelien 013 the Inter- affording a chance to develop mediate, or main, level; sleeping something quite distinctive in roonis on the level above and the design of the home built on the basement on one below, it.

By way of example, take a look at the modern house pic- tured here.

The west side of the house is almost entirely of glass, giving a luxurious amount of light and nir as well as presenting de- lightful panoramic outdoor

It was built on a slope about 25 feet above the level of the views.

A Contagious Skin Disorder Parents Should Watch For

By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D.

CERTAIN skin disorders are taken to separate him

which commonly afflict from his schoolmates. children are highly con- One such condition which tagious. They sprend rapidly parents should be able to from-child-to-child-until-an-identify promptly is im entire group is infected un- petigo. Its first manifesta- n rash of skin less the disease is recognised tion is

blisters These in its first victim and steps blisters.

break and form crusts or scabs which may vary in colour from yellow to red. They may be more than an inch across, but they are usually smaller. The skin of and. the face,

ears, neck

are

Laundering A Lace

Collar

By ELEANOR Ross

TODAY. let's take that nicely

washed piece of lace or lovely lace coilar, and pin it to dry. Not with

clothespins. dalaty though, not even these

Instead little plastic affairs. wo'll do a professional job.

or

After the Ince has been wash- ed, roll it in n clean cloth to absorb extra moisture. In the boord meantime, a table should be munde ready for pin- ning. Put a pnd on the surface and have it just like

a clean. well- stretched Ironing board cover. Have at hand new small rust-proof pins, plenty of thein. The boxes of pins sold as dress- maker's plna are usually rust- proof.

Stretch and Shape

Lay the lace out on the pad- ded surface, and gently stretch and shape it. If it is a collar, follow the curve of the neck- line. The planing of a circular pleco like a collar must be done? by dividing the piece into equal acetions. Begin with the inner circle of a collar. Place a pin at each corner, then in the middle, then divide with a pin halfway from the centre to each this point, with corner. At

partly the curve of the neck

hoped, begin to pin the outer curve in just the same way, and with the careful division, hold Ing. the lace to a larger circle.

often, the handy affected. Sometimes the dis- order develops in the scalp. As a rule, it causes no itching, burning or pain.

Duo to Germs

arc

It is thought that impetigo Is due to germs which normally, present, to some "X- tent, on the skin of all persons. The germs got into the skla where the surface is broken due to a scratch or cut. Pick- Ing the face with d'rty Bnger- nails may lead to the develop- ment of the condition.

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It is often noted that impeligo may develop In a child with discharging ear. Frequently several children in the family are Tecled if they use a com- mon towel or washcloth, OF play together.

In preventing Impetigo, clean- llness is Important. Children should be taught not to pick at the skin and every child should have his own towel, washcloth, comb and brush,

One altack of Impetigo is no protection against future occur- rence of the discose.

Propor Treatment

Fortunately, this condition can be promptly cleared

up with proper treatment.

Oial- .ments of ammoniated mercury

are frequently helpful.

During: the first few days of treatment, the child should be kept at home and away from oiher- children in order to prevent the disease from spreading.

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Let's Eat

BY

IDA BAILEY ALLEN

How To Make Your Picnic

Party A Success

44MOST of the cooking Is being done on the grill stoves by young people on n plenic," observed the Chef. "I think they must have learned how to do it when they were boy or girl scouts.. Frankfurters or hamburgers seem to be tio favourites!

Wo

man brolling [steak; anather was cooking Įsomo. Ash. He had caught, and one woman was trying ham and eggs in big skillet. The only vegetable we saw cooling was comm bolling in a large kettle. Of course, they could caally have roasted tho ears in tho in the husky

Some on the grill. GTA women were making coffee, I saw one grandmother carefully carrying coffee pot full of cold water from a nearby water to the grillslove. Then step put In the coffre, which she had tied in a bag, and slowly brought the water

to bolt in the old fashioned way.

Fagged Out We saw slacks of sandwidica brought from home; bugs of potato chips; almost every kind of pickle and lots of cake and

PLAY ROOM

HEATER

BASEMENT

Padi Thiry, Architect

THE BIG COMBINATION LIVING-DINING ROOM, with fireplace and the wide terraco on to which it opens, is the heart of the house. A few steps up and the two bedrooms and bath are reached, handy but apart.

New

life

For country week-ends

ideas

easier

To match your colour scheme

to

SECOND batch of new ideas to make life easier...... To day from New York. By EVELYN WEBBER PORTABLE REFRIGE RATOR (on left)-18In x 22in x 14in. Can be carred like a suiteam.. It plugs Into the wall, like any other electric. gadget. Ideal for the Two one-room flat. large trays of ice-cubes ensure cool drinks when you get there. PLASTIC PHONE COVER (left, below) is

In

gleaming made colours, clips over any standard telephone in ten seconds, als per fectly. You can wipe it clean with a damp cloth. Made in ivory, red, grey wood-grain, green, blue and gold. COTTON - BLOTTER HANDKERCHIEF for use after n swim or shampoo... Crystali the quilted Into hardkerchief draw the water from your hair, and You can Ko out while they dry it in less than "half the normal

or

time. The handkerchief fg.candy-siriped spotted, comes. In 11 different designs.

Can

be used about 50 times.

London Shopwindow

make

4Hlf-time bair ́drier

London Express Baryton

cookies.

A few had brought fomatoes, lettuce and some fruit. Most of the parties told us they planned to eat a picnic lunch at noon and one for supper. But I noticed the lunch baskets con- lained too many atarches, and sweets, which are not satisfy- Ing in themselves, and often cause indigestion when eaten in too large quantities, That's one reason why instead of feel- Ing relaxed and rested many people are fagged out after a day in the open," I remarked.

"I believe you are right Ma- dame," said the Cher.

"The pienie mul should follow the pattern of the home meal. Par example, they could CUITY L cooked plente ham, or a smoked tongue or meat loaf, and slice. it at the plenic. It could be served on

plates with. aliced tomatoe

and lettuce which had been kept crisp in those bags of pliolim, ox 11 could be made up into big sand- wiches, with split and buttered long soft rolls."

Inside Story

"It's the Inside story of a sand- wich that counts, Chef Mixed vegetable sandwiches

Bro do

licious. Or if the supply of meat

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a bit limited, frankfurter-egg candwidaes are substantial and taste good. Peanut butter and date sandwiches

be would excellent for youngsters who don't eat much meat, A bla loat of gingerbread is good för dessert; it keeps molat and is especially nice with cheese.",

"And to rnnke in perfect plenie, Modune," added

the Chef, "suggest a fine, lec-cold water melon. If this is well chilled and wrapped securely in several layers of wet news-

It papir before leaving home, will be cold. But if it is to be good, it must be carefully se- lested. So I would like to give our readers a few pointers on buying water melons:

"The colour should be bright streen. The melon should be Arm to the touch and have a smooth surface. The under slde should be creamy yellow rather than white. Last, give a thump with your finger. If you hear. a sharp sound you will know the melon is not ripe. But i the sound is dull and hollow, buy him quick. For he will give you good eating."

Picnic Lunch or Dinner Assorted Sandwiches Including

Frankfurter-Egg,

Vegetable

and Peanut-Date Picnic Ham or Meat Loaf Whole Tomatoes Iceberg Lettuce

-Sliced-Bread- Məyonnaiso

Honeyed Gingerbread Cubs of American Cheese Chilled Water Melon Hot or Iced Coffee or Tea Milk (Children) All Measurements Are Level Recipes Serve Your

Assorted Sandwiches

Mixed Vegetable Sandwiches; Combine 1/3 c. each ans-grated raw carrot, celery and red radishes. Add 1sp. salt; 1⁄2 tsp. celery salt and 2 tbsp. mayonnaise. Mix well. Spread between slices of entire wheat bread. Makes 8 full-sized sand- wiches.

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Frankfurter-Egg Sandwiches PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT

Cook 3 skinless frankfurters and shop fine. Add 1 chopped hard- cooked

1 CES,

ibsp.

grated anion, tsp. salt, i isp. table mustard, tsp. pepper and 2 tbsp. mayonnaise or thick bolied salad dressing. Spread between slices of thin rya bread or Makes 8 full- pumper-nickel, Bized sandwiches.

Sandwiches:

Peanut - Date Combine 4 c. peanut butter,

c. One-chopped pitted dates, 4 c. cream cheese or i small cream cheese, isp. salt and 2 tbsp. toured cream. Spread between

Household Hints thin slices of the best white

Do not use sour milk to re- from move ink or rust stains fabrics. Such, a procedure will may not help the stains, and result in more trouble because a protein spot might result.

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When you want a good absor- dry bent for fresh stains, try starch; Fuller's earth and dry eleaning powder are good, too. Keep at least one of theso ab- sorbents on your cleaning shelf to have on hand in an gency.

Cmet

can buy or make. brend you Maksis 8 full-sized sandwiches.

Honeyed Gingerbroad

Sift together 2 c. all-purpose four, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1 sp. salt, 1 tsp. powdered ginger,

tsp, powdered clove, 1⁄2 top. cinnamon and 5p. nutmeg. Stir c. any kind of shorten- ing until creamy. Add c. suger and 15 c. flavourful honey. Mix thoroughly,

Adds, of the affted dry lagredients and mix well. Beat and add 2 eggs. Add the re- maining dry ingredients alter-

MICHAELMAS

FANCY DRESS BALL

IN AID OF THE

H.K. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

AT

THE GRIPPS, HONG KONG HOTEL

ON'

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH.

For the brides who are about nately with 4 c. milk, (duld Tickets (including dinner): SINGLE : $30

to pack thele. bridni dresses

away, follow these directions:

pallgo F burden is Wrap the dress gener

which occurs in infants, |_** “something hat" before you said to hurry the process.

As a final process for per- fact, urafessional results, put o pin into every heavy part of Sing the pattern. The more that are used, the more beauti- ful will be the results. The profomional laco handler puts

Pin into every scallop,

particularly those in newborn go to bod, which will also ald nurseries. In this disorder, asleep and sooth your nerves, try

dark lasuG paper-blue good and fold it loosely in a sturdy box. Keep it in a dry, A fairly cool place. Look at handy gadget which en periodically to make sure it is courages waves in chlidren's all right, and alr: If the hale, and which will thin and dress in rayon, Ellverfish will be toper your own before a per your worry; they love rayon manent wave, is easy to operate and cotton specially those

with a starchý “alling,

a rule, the blisters break and Laméflower. "Tisano-It will not Tonve raw surfaces; scabs do not keep you awake. It is very re- form. Epidemics of Impetigo?|troshing in- can quickly spread through the imper, browhot weather, and la nursory; hence, It is important memora that the first case be diagnosed

A new preparation for those early and properly treated who are too impatiant to wait yourself.

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or reconstituted dry skim milk). | Transfer to an oiled biscuit pan. Bake 20-40 min, in a moderate oven, 375 F

Trick of the Chef Make all minced sandwich filings so soft they can be created with the buller or margarine and spread on the bread with one motion of the spátula, Baves Ums and bnergy!

DOUBLE $50

Tickets may be obtained and Tabla Rosarvations made

at the

HONG KONG HOTEL.