Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1927, Page 27

WOMAN’S PAGE BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. FLOWERS MAY BLOSSOM 1 MB] B R ROIDERY ON THE SHEEREST OF FABRICS FOR THE LITTLE TOT OF TODAY. It is amazing the amount of thought that is being given to frocks for little folk. In the days of our grandmothers there were simple frocks for playtime and “best dresses’ for afternoons, for company times and for Sunda Then there came in a radically practical period when children were clothed in “sensible clothes.” The extreme of this has brought a complete revolution in children’s dresses. It certainly yvas true that the dresses used to be so very sensible that in many instances they were far from appealing. They became just clothes, nothing more. But it does seem that this should not be quite the case, and it no longer is, for little children are so dainty and full of grace that clothes should in a measure fit in with these ideas. And so today we get modified play clothes that are charming, and better frocks that are “‘dreams.” The mother who has a fortune can find avenues to spend many dollars on clothing for her children. Clothes to Enjoy, Not Vex. The little folk must be expected to use them up rapidly if they are to have any fun when they wear them. And the mother who has not a for- tune with which to buy things willing- ly puts in the fine work because the frocks do become the wee tots so perfectly. Mothers are wise to have the majority of clothes the play va- riety. and to dress the children in the exquisite ones on occasions. She must not keép telling the little ones not to do this or that while they have on the “pretties,” for eithef it makes them hate to wear the lovely things or else act restrained and unnatural when they are on. . Dainty Dresses. I have had the opportunity of see- ing some of the smartest of frocks for little tots, and I am sure those of you who are mothers will enjoy hearing of some of the most interesting and also easiest to make. One little pale yel low Swiss muslin for a child of 2 or 3 was made very simple, but just above the hem wn insertion of fine white footing was let in. This was 1 inch wide and both above and below the straight footing was a ruffle of the same a trifle narrower. All along the insertion were worked daisies all in a row, tiny little yel- MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. Quiet Entertainment. One mother says: It is a very hard matter, usually, | to amuse a child during his conva., lescence. “Future homes” may be | built on pleces of plain wrapping | paper or sheets of plain cardboard and | furnished with the pictures cut from | an old catalogue or magazine. If the child is able to sit up even a short while, they usually are very anxious to “build.”’ After the pictures are cut | out and in a box and the house fur. | nishing all planned, a small jar of paste, made from laundry starch, and a brush should be provided. Mother | may help with the planning s performs her numerous duti (Covright. 182 KITTY McKAY BY NINA WILCOX PUTNAM. When my husband goes into a new low flowers with wee green stems and in between the daisies were oc casional lines of the green embroid- ery silk to simulate blades of grass. The sleeves were short and finished in the same way, while a frill of wide footing formed a finish for the round neck. All along the bottom of the frill about three-fourths inch from the edge was a row of the same daisies with stems somewhat longer. It was the sweetest little frock imaginable. Color Notes. Another dotted muslin of light rose color had a row of inch squares of plain blue muslin at -intervals down the front for several inches. These formed tiny baskets, for curved han- dles were embroidered at the top and diminutive flowers in various colors strewed the basket and peeped out over the top. Another frock of green had white gores let in up to what would be.a low waistline. Down the front was a white panel of the same soft white goods. Smocking was used lavishly on frocks. This always seems an appropriate trimming for such little dresses. When the frocks were for children a little older, the materi- als kept just as dainty, but the styles sometimes were similar to dresses for grown-ups. It seems a pity to have dresses so patterned after adult cos- tumes, since there are so many charm- ing models for tiny tots. “Puzzlicks” Puzsle- Limericks There was a young fellow named—1— Who was fishing for fish in a —2—; When ‘a cod’ with a —3— Pulled the fisherman —4 Now they're fishing the —2— for — 1— L Proper name, that of an occupa: tion. 2." Opening between rocks. 3. Exposure of the closed teeth. 4. Inclosed in a place. Note—The moral of this limerick is that one should be careful when fish- ing ,ubtu, apart from the moral, it's a good example of the tongue-twisting limerick. If you can't supply the missing words, look for the answer and another “Puzzlick” tomorrow.) S!llll'dly'! “Puzalick.” A certain young lady of Ayr Tried to steal out of church during prayer; But the squeak of her shoes So enlivened the pews That she sat down again in despair. (Copyright. 1927.) THE EVENING STAR, 'WASHINGTON, D. ¢, MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1927. DIARY OF A i NEW FATHER BY R. E. DICKSON. Sunday Night. Sunday being the one day when I have time to catch,up on my sleep. | | the baby woke us up this. morning at | 5 o'clock instead of 6:30 as on week | days, hollering for breakfast, and for a few minutes I wished he was old | enough to spank. | 1t was such a nice day outside that |1 was afraid Joan would insist on | | having another driving lesson in our | new second-hand car, but she said she | didn’t care to, somehow: she felt a | little tired. She said she thought a | little fresh air would do her good and | she and Hilda would take the baby | out in his buggy and T could stay st home and look over some papers the boss gave me to study in connection with my starting out tomorrow as a salesman, | "So we had breakfast and they | dressed the baby and went out, and T | read over the papers and then I got to wondering how I would approach my customers and I started to practice, and 1 was practicing out loud and the doorbell rang and Mrs. Stewart, who lives across the hall, was there and she said, “Is your wife at home?" | and I said no and she said_ “Oh, T thought I heard you talking to some one,” and I said, “No, indecd,” and she looked at me kind of funny and I felt foolish. So I went into the bedroom and closed the door and there is a full- length mirror in the door and I started practicing in front of ft and just as I was saying, “Good morning, | Mr. Smith. - How is every little thing today?” and was reaching out as if 1 was going to shake hands, the door opened and there was Joan and Hilda and the baby. Well, I felt even more foolish, and 1 thought here is where I certainly get kidded, but Joan just walked over and lay down on the bed and Hilda said, “She ain't feeling well." Joan said, “Oh, I'll be all right in a minute,” and I said, “Hadn't 1 better call the doctor?” but Joan said, *'No, don’t bother. I'll just rest for a while,” but if she isn't better tomor- row, I am going to call Him anyhow, because when I don't feel right she wants to call a doctor first thing and she always says she just doesn't wan? to worry, and I can be as worried as she can, I guess. Willie Willis BY ROBERT QUILLEN. “1 didn't lie to my teacher. I swallowed my gum before I answered her question when she asked was 1 chewin' it.” (Copyright, 1927.) St bt e 4 T Potato Dumplings. Have two pounds of mashed potatoes very dry. Season with salt, pepper and a little mace and nutmeg. Add four whole eggs, four ounces of flour, two spoonfuls of chopped parsley, one spoonful of chopped green onions and one ounce of chopped ham. Poach in bofling salt ‘water. When cooked, put the dumplings on a platter and ,sprinkle with grated cheese and butter. Prices realized on Swift & (‘omgnny sales of carcass beef in Washington, D. C for week ending Saturday. January 8, 1927 on #0ld out. ranged from 10.50 cents per pound and averaged cents per pound —Advertisement. 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After his foxtrot with Peggy he de- cided that he ought to go to bed and he went up to Jessica and told her so. She regarded him criticall “It seems so funny to have vou call me Jessica,” she said with a short laugh. “Not that I mind it. In fact, I rather like it from you." He grinned that delightful grin of h m sorry if 1 seem to be a poor sport,” he said lightly, “but I've really had a tough day. 1 just landed this morning, and then 1 had to see my lawyers and settle things at the bank before 1 could take a train out here. Besldes, it's after 2." “‘Don’t apologize. Do just exactly what you want to dn.” Jessica urged. “We seldom break up before dawn, and then we go down to the kitchen and make scrambled eggs and actually drink coffee. It's the only time the crowd really appresiates it.” She waited, expecting to see a look of disapproval cross his face, but she was disappointed, for no such expres- sion appeared. He smiled at her im personally, and she him. “See you in the morning,” she said gayly. “‘Cheerio!"” Ipstairs Maude cornered him. “Will you come in for just a mo- ment, Mark?" she sald somewhat bleakly. “I'd like a word with you.” He followed her unwillingly He And somehow smiled back at sonable. These children seemed to be enjoying themselves in a perfectly normal way. Times had changed, of | course, but why heckle them for that? Inside her sitting room she faced him. Her face was grim. “Mark." “Yes, Maude." “Are you going with Jessica or not?" Of course I'm going to help you to the best of my ahility.” “You haven't shown it so far." Why, what do you mean?" “You danced with tkat foolish little Hartley girl for one thing, and you drank a glass of punch.” “But for heaven's sake, what's wrong about that?” “Nothing, perhavs. It's your own business if you want to do it. But it's setting a bad example before these children, and above ull before Jessica She needs some one to manage her. I told you that.” “Now, see here, Maude,” Mark said evenly. “I'm not going to manage Jessica unless I establish a certain feeling of friendship between us. She will have to trust me. I mean to establish a friendship between us first, and then I'll determine what I intend to dp when I know her better. And now, if you don't mind, I'm going to bed. I'm weary enough to drop down anywhere." instantly Maude was all hostess¢ taking him to his room, seeing that he was comfortable. Mark went to bed, but hours later, or at least it seemed so, he woke to the sound of laughter. It was out- side the hou and as he opened his eyes drowsily he saw that dawn was streaking the skj There were a gay chorus of good- bys and much giggling, followed by the starting of motors which made a terrific racket in the quiet hush of early morning. Then one after an- other the cars drove off. He could hear the faint chugchug of their en- gines fade into the distance, and then there was silence. Then he heard footsteps on the stairs, light, quick. Jessica's foot- steps. A door closed, and in the half darkness he smiled. He could not 10 help me Maude, | THE DAILY HOROSCOPE Tuesday, January 11. Benefic aspects dominate tomorrow, | according to astrology. There is one | strong adverse influence. There is a good sign for educators, who are to command even more at | tention than they have in the past. | This is a stimulating sway for brain workers, Editors and writers should benefit. | Lawyers now r a direc tion of the stars which promises much fame as well money. Important | litigation is indicated An international incident is to bring world attention to one or two Ameri- | can members of the bar, it is foretold. | This is not a favorable rule for women and children, who should espe- clally safeguard their health. Increase in travel around the world is foretold, and this Winter will bring out more tourists than in any previous season, if the stars are to be believed Railways should benefit, for there will be many who patronize excursions as well as armies of men who make commercial trips Restlessness among men will be prevalent and women, and this is said to be a sign of coming events that will cause tremendous changes in national affairs. Persons whose birth date it is have the augury of happy vear, into which come many unexpected pleas ures. (Convricht {help wondering if Maude had been |anxiously waiting for the sound of that door to know that Jessica was all_fight. Bunny, they called her, because she had @ ‘beestung lip.” What a crazy crowd of youngsters they were! (Copyright. 1927.) (Continued in tomorrow's Star.) | dictator eats too fast. . FEATURES. EAT AND BE HEALTHY Dinah Day’s Daily Talks on Diet The Right Food Is the Best Medicine food is thoroughly chewed can the nerves of taste exercise their function of examination Though proper chewing of food \s important, it is also important that food should not be all purees, soft foods, nor must fruits and vegetables be so cooked and mashed and strain- that here is no insoluble residue Soft foods or foods so refin that they have no fiber lead to com- plete digestibility and thers is no | residue or indigestible waste neces- sary to body elimination. Chronig constipation and its terrible conse- quences follow. Since starch s mouth, it is highly important that Time for a reasonably leisurely meal| dich foods be well chewed. This ap- with pleasant atmosphere, unharassed | plies to cereals and breadstuffs. There- by cares of business, aids digestion.|fore whole-grain products, aside from A new columnist, Russell Crouse,|their valuable minerals and vitamins, remarks: “It would seem at this |are important, for they invite chewing. distance to be up to the American| As in all things, moderation and Ambassador at Rome to teach Mus-|common sense apply to chewing food. solini to Fletcher: | It is necessary that food should be Years ago Horace Fletcher, an |chewed. But mouth digestion s only American living in Venice, was trying | t of the process. The stomach and to improve his health so that he|the intestines still must get in their could pass a life insuranc ina- | work. o e :,,‘,’,r., 5 thoroush chew. | The overstout would do well to eat Ing ‘of food as an aid to_digestion | Slowly 'Tr“:mfrh f:;dfh'*‘}:“'filxg;‘_‘;’;zg and nutrition was impressed upon | {YORY, BT, Sistaining m};r‘?,u:;h&: . i . | smaller amount of food. Bu 3 nents and observations of thorough - ey perhaps wi 3 mastication. One of the first things| 2inners, or they perhaps will not eat he noted was that when ‘each morsel | *"*"5" of food was thoroughly chewed the | Readers 3 & Attty | therr questions ah amount necessary td satisfy hunger | et eI 10 and sustain energy was much less than when food was bolted. Mr. Fletcher also established that the sense of taste, properly trained, was a guide to the quantity and quality of food required. But only w The Art of Chewing. Mussolini eats too fast. So says an American physician, Dr. Castel- ani, who examined the premier at his special request. No stomach trouble responsible for Musso- lini's indigestion attacks. He is n suffering from a dangerous. disease, | ays the American doctor. Dr. Castellani examined Mussolini just as he returned from his office at 9:15 pm. After the physical exami- nation, the doctor was present while Mussolini ate his simple dinner. It| took him exactly three minutes. 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