Evening Star Newspaper, November 13, 1928, Page 36

WOMAN’S PAG The Sidewalks of Washington BY THORNTON FISHER. Autumn is the season of the artist's delight. Gold, russet and maize beckon him or her to pack brushes and kit and 80 in search of the all too briet beauty to be found in nearby Virginia and A SQUAWKING BABY.| Maryland. Scores #_|of local painters are availing them- " s selves of the invi- J 7/%] tation to ply their ) ~=3%| avocation which in L7 /| most cases it is. 3 Few of them expect to win prizes or p| money from their work. Some go as far as Harpers Ferry for their in- spiration, although a mere stone's toss from the city will reveal exquisite scenes. But why is it that the sight of a lonely man or woman sitting before e a giggle from pass- ersby? ¥ 3 one of these solitary seekers of beauty. “Look at the poor boob!” one of the passengers exclaimed. Yes, we saw the “poor boob” ourselves and envied him. He would return to the city with something most of the scoffers lack. * ok ok Two rows behind us a baby squawked. On the screen & sleek-haired young sheik was making violent protestations of love to'a saucer-eyed blond. The kid emitted another yell. The amorous youth on the screen embraced the hero- and planted a long—interminably Jong—kiss upon the lips of the girl. The baby squawked louder. A young fellow and his girl turned around and gave the baby holder a dirty look. Love and a crying child take the “man” out of romance. A 15-year-old girl turned and said: “Sh-h-h-h.” Another loud bleat from the bab; Twenty years from now the kid would be “Sh-h-hing” others. Somekow we wondered why the youngster was in the theater. We even grunted something about folks who ought to leave bawling babies at home and then—we began to ponder. Perhaps it was the only chance Pop had to take the kid out, so that the tired mother might rest. Maybe there was no one with whom the kid could be left and the mother, if she would see a movie, must take the baby. Perhaps Mom and Pop held hands while they held the little yeller and dreamed of their own romance and didn't hear the squawk. Who can tell why a bawling baby is brought to a theater to bother people? *dE Last Saturday afternoon an invisible ennouncer in a local theater told his audience that two distinguished mili- tary and Marine officers were seated in ‘a certain box as guests of honor. Several ple almost fell over the bal- cony rail to snatch a glance at the visitors. Several hundred others missed half the picture in their eagerness to find the officers. Such is fame. We imagine that the two distinguished guests felt like crawling under the chairs. We know a playwright who never attends an opening of his shows. He fears being called upon to appear on the stage to take a bow. of fame dreams of the will bask in the glory of ‘The seeker time when he blic acclaim. He usually awakens to the bitter truth that the price thereof is prohibitive, s s A letter-to Maj. Hesse: “Dear Maj. Hesse: “We have noted your declaration against the unnecessary blowing of horns. Well, if you will come out some night we would like to have you bring the wagon along with you. Every night about 9 o'clock there is a guy who pulls up at the curb and gives six blasts on his horn. From the third floor a girl calls out, ‘I'l be right down.’ This bird waits 10 minutes and then toots louder. The girl comes to the window and shouts, ‘I'll be right down.' Then there is another interval and the horn roars again, only more so. There is a bell in the foyer, two col- ored attendants and a switchboard operator who are employed to serve the tenants and their guests. Besides, it is warm in the foyer and this horn-tooter would 7] be more comfort- # able if he came in 7/l and took off his mittens and ear- muffs. Sometimes f] there is a news- per left in the obby, so that he could read as he waits for the girl on the third floor. Or he could call for her a half hour after the agreed time. Then maybe she would be ready. He ought to know by this time that he has to wait. Some night we would like to see one of your oversized cops hide behind a tree and when this horn-, tooter starts go out and ask him, ‘Where do you think you are—at a New Year celemration?’ Only rougher. ‘The cop might wait until the girl comes down, for it would be more embarrass- ing to the big boy. “Hoping that you will be able to send this guy to the rock pile, we are, “Yours truly, e e Some youngsters are inquisitive, oth- ers acquisitive and some are both. Five-year-old male child in bus— Daddy, why aren’t there any lights in the room in the back (meaning the smoking _compartment). Father—I reckon nobody wants to smoke tonight. Boy—Why_don't they want to smoke, Daddy? Father—Oh, I guess because. Boy—Because why? Father—Well, it's raining tonight. Boy—Don't they smoke when it rains? What makes the lights up there, Daddy? Fathér—The man puts them on. Boy—How. Father—He pushes a button. Boy—What button, Daddy? Father—Oh, some button. (Man in seat ahead who has read the same _editorial three times turns around. However, by this time the bus stops at Thirteenth and F streets. As father and son leave the kid asks, “What makes the bus stop, Daddy?" He should possess a storehouse of facts by the time he grows up. WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO BY MEHRAN K. THOMSON. It is traditionally a woman’s privi- lege to change her mind. As a matter of fact, we all do. A c , whether dead or alive, is the only one who never changes his mind. In the presidential election campaign there occurred many changes before the final vote was cast. Some people switched back and forth a good many times and cast a ballot without really having a true conviction on the sub- ject. They voted according to the most recent turn of mind, depending on some prejudice, something as trivia as the dislike for a candidate’s shape of nose or color of hair or the ab- sance of it altogether. Sometimes we think we have experi. cnced a change of mind when in real- ity we never had made up our minds in the first place. On other occasions we Lave ony half made up our minds and hence change easily. Mark Anthony in his funeral ora-' tion, familiar to every schoolboy, takc account of this principle. He keeps th- noople there by dangling Caesar’s will 25 bait while he piles up accumulativc cvidence of a foul and undeserved mur- der. He knows that if the people ar released too soon their ardor will cool | ‘at the first opposition and they wii | change their minds. But after listen- ing to the evidence, climaxed by the will, which proves conclusively that Caesar was their friend, they are for revenge. Nothing can stop them. There is no chans:n,uo{ mind. Each pposition only ad el to their flam- g vengeance. Conversely, then, we change our minds more slowly \f we have a stro) conviction to begin with. The § and ease with which we change our minds depend upon the amount of knowledge, conviction and devotion with wlh{ch we hold & certain idea or prin- ciple Ordinarily we cl our minds as the result of cha conditions, in the environment and in ourselves. Added knowledge brings about a change be- cause we see the thing in a new light. Life is in constant flux. Everything cnanges. Nothing stays g"l)ltl ‘The whole universe is dynamie. mind is therefore the natural outcome of living and mee! the conditions of life. The remarkable thing is not that we change our minds, but rather that we do not cmfim them often enough. Of all the changes that are constantly taking place around us, the change of mind is the mest imperfect and backward through the force of habit and prejudice. Smothered Peas. Mince a small onion and let it cook slowly in two tablespoonfuls of Butter in the top of a double boiler. It should not color. Then add about half a head of lettuce washed and drained well, and two cupfulls of canned peas drained. Also add half a teaspoonful each of salt and sugar. Let cook in a double boiler without stirring, for at least an hour, add a teaspoonful more of butter and serve very hot. MARVELRAY" RAYON BLOOMERS You won’t have to give up your desire for lovely under- things when you buy these bloomers. Their fabric, “Marvelray,” is a revelation in beauty—it’s rayon de luxe. Then, they are tailored in the inimitable Kayser way, with the Marvelfitt feature, for good fit and wear. In smart street and dress shades. *Trade Mark Reg. Pateaied and Trade FEATURES.' THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. TU'ESD'AY. NOVEMBER 13, 1928.° Buckles. Even as small an item of apparel as a buckle boasts of its birthplace and of a famous creator these days. The couturieres of the best known Parisian houses design them—perhaps for spe- cific frocks—perhaps for a particular belt—perhaps just as an ornament. Lelong, Callot and Jenny are among the sponsors. Most _of \them are for tweed or wool crepe dresses and the majority are of modernistic pattern in metal. (Copyright, 1928.) MENU FOR A DAY. BREAKFAST. Cereal with Dates. Boiled Eggs. Squash Muffins. Coffee. LUNCHEON. . Lamb Croquettes, Brown Gravy. Green Peas. Baking Powder Biscuits. Apple Turnovers. Tea. DINNER. ‘Tomato Bisque. Meat Loaf, Brown Gravy. French Fried Potatoes. Creamed_Celery. Fruit Salad. Suet Pudding, Lemon Sauce. Coffee. SQUASH MUFFINS. Mix well beaten egg, one-half cup sifted squash, one-half cup milk, five tablespoons sugar, two teaspoons cream of tartar, one teaspoon soda, two cups flour, lit- tle salt. Sift dry ingredients to- gether first, add to egg, squash and milk mixed together. Beat thoroughly and bake in greased muffin tins. BAKED LAMB CROQUETTES WITH GREEN PEAS. Take two cups left-over lamb, one cup cold boiled rice, one table spoon grated onion, one tabl spoon chopped parsley, one tea: spoon salt, one teaspoon table sauce, dash pepper, one cup cream sauce, one egg, few bread crumbs. Put meat and rice through chop- per; add all the seasonings and cream sauce; mix well. Brush custard cups with drippings and fill with meat mixture; brush top of mixture with beaten egg and few bread crumbs. Bake in hot oven 25 to 30 minutes. Turn out on platter and garnish with green pens.l Cream sauce is made as usual. BAKED SUET PUDDING. One cup suet, one cup brown sugar, one cup whole wheat flour, two cups pastry flour, one cup currents and raisins (one-half cup each), one egg. one cup milk, one teaspoon cassia, one of soda, one of nutmeg, salt, allspice_and one-half teaspoon cloves. Bake an hour or a little longer. Serve with your favorite sauce. MILADY B BY LOIS Coiffure for Fat Face. Dear Miss Leeds: (1) My face is round and plump. How should I dress my hair? How should I dress to look thinner? I am 5 feet, 3 inches tall and my bust measure is 32; hips are 3612, and waist is 28. (2) I have au- burn hair, blue eyes and a fair complex- ion. What colors may 1 wear? (3) How can I darken my lashes without using mascara? 14) I have a straight nose, with a little bump on the end. How can I get rid of this bump. that seems to be only fat? CLAUDIE. Answer—(1) A short side part is usu- ally becoming to your type of face. If you have your hair marcelled, have a horseshoe wave put in around this shert | part. Let your hair wave around your face, but do not conceal your forehead, as to do so makes the face seem wider. Do not wear a bob that stands out at each side of your head, but turn the ends under and pin them over your ears so that your coiffure resembles a long-hair coiffure in front. If you have long-hair coiffure in front. If you have long hair, the back may be divided into two equal strands, which are crossed over at the center back, turned under and pinned flat. Dark clothes, with straight lines, will help to make you seem slimmer. Your measurements, however, are not too large for your height. Your bust is small. (2) Greens in almond and reseda are very becoming to you. Other good colors are dark and medium blues, turquoise blue for eve- ning, greenish yellow, dark brown, bronze, cream, black, gray, very deli- cate orchid, copper red, henna, pastel pinks in sheer fabrics. (3) Apply white vaseline to them every night. This will gradually darken them, but will not make them black. (4) You have doubt- less inherited this type of nose, and there is little that you can do to re- model it. You may try a gentle pinch- ing massage every night, but be care- ful not to make the flesh sore. LOIS LEEDS. Physical Specifications. Dear Miss Leeds: I am 18 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh- 130/ pounds. My measurements are: Bust, 31; hips, 36; waist, 25; thigh, 19; calf, 1215; ankle, 8. How can I reduce hips and ankles? I have a fair skin, brown eyes and reddish-brown hair. What EAUTIFUL LEEDS. Answer—You are 8 pounds above the aver’}%e weight for your age and height. The size of your ankle is prob- ably due to the bone and not to fat that might be reduced. You cannot reduce bone, of course. Wearing high- heeled shoes tends to thicken the ankles by making the tendon at the heel stand out. If you think the thick- ness of your ankle is due to fa§ Wy rotating the foot about 50 times a day: but 8 inches is really not too wice. Good hip-reducing exercises include leg- raising’ sidewise, high-kicking, climbing stairs, stationary running and the in- verted bicycle exercise. Your best col- ors are browns and tans that harmonize with your hair tints. You may also wear flesh, pale pink, dull brownish reds, plum color, pale lavender, gray trimmed with pink or white, bronze green, medium reseda, pure green, navy blue, pale yellow, cream, black and powder blue. LOIS LEEDS. Correct Weight. Dear Miss Leeds: ‘T am 22 years old and 5 feet 5 inches tall. Please tell my correct weight. A READER. Answer—The average weight for your age and height is 128 pounds. If you are of a heavy build, your correct weight is above this figure; if you are naturally slender and small-boned you should weigh less than the average. A variation of 10 pounds above or below the average weight Is permissible. LOIS LEEDS. colors may I wear? Can I wear pow- der blue? ANNA CLARA. DIET AND BY LULU HUNT Bread and Overweight. “How I love bread! I can eat as much as three slices at a meal and enjoy it. But I have cut it down to one slice a meal and in consequence have lost 14 pounds. I eat almost as I please other- wise. I never cared for potatoes or sweets, so it is not hard to deny my- self these. I am having real fun in watching my weight go down! I used to suffer from heartburn and short- ness of breath. MRS. A" Without doubt bread is one of the greatest offenders in causing over- weight, for it is usually taken at every meal and with lots of butter. One slice of bread, one-half inch thick, is 100 C., and a level tablespoonful of butter is 100 C. So if you eat one-half pat of butter and a full slice of bread, you get 150 C. By cutting out six slices of bread and butter daily you have cut out 900 C. by this deprivation alone. Other dietetic sins are the candies, rich desserts and nuts. They are all 50 _high in calories. You get a better diet when you limit your breads (this includes everything made of flour and cereals), for they leave an acid-ash, and taking much of them makes you eat léss of the alkaline~ ash foods—the fruits, vegetables and | milk—which you need for bulk, vita- mins and mineral elements. The gouty and rheumatic, if underweight, had bet- ter substitute potatoes for bread, for | potatoes are strongly alkaline after di- gestion. Palpitating Heart. D.—If you do_not know the physi- clans in your locality, ring up the (Copyright. 1028.) HEALTH PETERS, M. D. County Medical Society and get a list. Select one and have your heart and your whole body examined. Your pal- pitations may be due to indigestion, gas or to nervousness, or to some other easily remedied cause, or it may be of greater significance. At any rate, do not try to treat it yourself. Burning Tongue. Mr. L. has a burning tongue. What 1:2 !);e cause and can I give some ad- vice A burning tongue may be caused by several thmg, among them infections of the mouth, too much smoking and a predominantly acid-forming diet. It may also be one of the symptoms of scurvy, due to the lack of the anti- scurvy vitamin dn the diet, or of pel- lagra, due to lack of vitamins and com- })lete protein such as is found in flesh oods, milk, cheese and most nuts. Only a physician who gave you a complete examination could tell you the cause of your trouble, Mr. L., and the trestment of the cause would probably remedy it. Constipation. . E—If you have the ordinary con- stipation, see that you get one and one-half to two pounds of fruits and vegetables a day, and stop taking physies. So long as you continue to take them and e the wrong diet, [ you'll always be troubled. Take ene- | mas while you are getting over the effect of the physics, for they bind you up for two or three days after- ward. If necessary, add a little bran, agar or psyllium seeds to ur diet. Every day take some abdominal exer- cises and brisk walks. ee 5 A texture like my mother’s bread . . “Wonderful for sandwiches” “Rice’s Bread is my favorite—al- ways wonderful for sandwiches. few of my friends for a littl fresh, good tasting and Thada e lunch the other day and they wanted to know what bread I had used to make such delicious sandwiches. It cuts so well and keeps fresh 80 long. Our family always feels perfectly satisfied with Rice’s Bread. It certainly has all the qualities that a geod, wholesome loaf can have.” Mrs. Dorothy L. Caton 830 4th St., N.E. MRS. R, C, HARBIN WASHINGTON HOUSEWIVES pay as much attention to the brand of bread they buy as to the make of their cars, their watches, their vac- uum cleaners or their washing ma- chines. In hundreds of letters they have told us so. Read these from among the many we have re- ceived. Mrs. Harbin and Mrs. Caton state so much better than we can the qualities of Rice’s that house- wives regard as important. And when you've readfthem—if you're not already a regular Rice customer—you'll want to try this fine bread yourself. You'll find that your grocer has it—fresh twice daily. “The second day tells the story” “The first loaf of Rice's Bread convinced me there really was a bakery whose product tasted and had a texture like my mother’s bread. ““‘Any experienced baker can take materials of fair quality and produce bread that tastes good and seemssatisfactory whilefresh. The second day always tells the story of inferior ingredients. The bread becomes hard and dry. “Rice's Bread must be made of the most wholesome materials, for with reasonable care it keeps soft and fresh for several days."” Mrs. R. C. 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