Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1929, Page 33

PARIS.—Parisiennes, who are always on the lookout for fancy dress cos- tumes for Mardi Gras, are admiring the stage clothes of Huguette Duflos, made by Phillipe et Gaston. In the “Dame Aux Cameilas” she wears a robe de style of sil- wver lame and lace with blue velvét bowknots. RITA. Some Helpful Facts About Textiles BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. Home makers who know something of textiles can select those with the best wearing qualities far more easily than can those women unacquainted |l with the facts. It is, of course, impos- sible for women to know textiles in any- thing but a slight way, for the subject is too great for full particulars to be gathered without prolonged and inten- sive study. It is possible, however, to _now enough for practical use in tI BY HOLDING A TEXTILE BEFORE A STRONG LIGHT ONE CAN DE- ‘TERMINE THE TIGHTNESS OF ‘THE WEAVE., selection of fabrics for clothing and decorative uses. One essential is a knowledge of weaves. The closer the weave the more durable the textile. A close weave does not mean a heavy fabric but a firm one. Some materials are sheer, yet 80 com- pactly woven that they haye excellent durability. Fine linen can be closely woven and Everyday Psychology Y DR. JESSE W. SPROWLS. Psychological Immortality. In this age of rigorous science and its materialistio tendencles, it is often supposed that death marks the end of the individual. It is easy to formulate it in daily life keep impressing the’in- dividual with the importance of the here and now. -Spiritualism in all its forms tends to counteract materialistic thoughts. Who knows but. that spirit- ualism has its compe: despite the fact that nothing really tangible has come out of it? However all this may be, it does not have a place in scientific psychology, because it involves features inaccessible to scientific obser- vation. But there is a type of immortality to which scientific psychology may prop- erly turn with the hope of discovering tangible results. The work of an in- dividual often persists long after death. We have not yet caught up with Plato, Socrates, Darwin, Lincoln, Wilson. The truly great men of all times exist as ideals in the minds of the generations which they foresaw. Such men exist as soclal forces long after death, shaping the policies of institutions and indirect- ly thereby conditioning the thoughts and activities ‘of those identified with the Institutions. This may be called psycho- bogical immortality. But there are other less obvious and less generally experienced aspects of syche immortality. It is possi- le for a person to believe that he has received advice or warning from what he assumes to be the spirit of a departed relative. Some unusual happening is the oocasion for such thoughts. The mind of the individual swings back to an imaginary situation connecting the unusual happening with what might have been a participation on the part of the deceased. This reversal of the mental processes comes with all the, Jorce of a reality. Although the ex- perience Is an fllusion, it is taken for = real coincidence. So the experiencing subject says he has received a message. (Copyright, 1929.) -| expected. sheer though not transparent. Cotton, especially Egyptian cotton, can have these characteristics also, and silk to & arge degree. Wool and worsted may be closely woven and be of “light weight,” but they will not have any ]xheer quality even when the weave is loose. One way to test textiles to discover whether their weave is loose or close is he | to hold them up against a strong light. Interstices will be revealed. If these are so tiny that they are almost infini- tesimal, the weave is close. If they are comparatively large, the weave is loose. Another test is to run the thumb nail across the weave. If the strands can be drawn one way or another so that lines, although small, are revealed, the weave is loose or close in proportion to the space freed from cross strands. Closely woven textiles should be chosen for use when hard wear is to be . Loosely woven textiles are preferable in many instances, as, for instance, when garments are wanted for coolness, Very tightly woven materials are apt to be a bit stiff and therefore will not fall in soft folds as will looser weaves. Materials that are even “flimsy” have their uses, as, for instance, in the use of soft and absorbent dusters of cheesecloth. Choose the textile so that its weave and quality suit the spe- cific use for which it is intended. (Copyright, 1929.) SUB- ROSA BY MIML Courtesy. Courtesy is only character on a small scale. Manners are diluted morals. Ladies and gentlemen are saints in the social circle. People who aren't so good are often proper. Their conscience is courtesy. It was a clever old chap who said, “A gentleman is one who is deliciously aware t others are present.” De- licious is the word. We can’t help notic- ing that people are present, especially when they make their presence felt by crowding and treading on toes. But that isn’t s6 delicious. of religion. That was in the days of chivalry, when knighthood had not yet gone to sced, but when gentlemen wore armor the way our boys wear raccoon coats. Women had some chance then; that is, as far as courtesy was coi~ cerned. ‘The courtesy of the present is more of a commercial nature. After the rafl- roads had found that it didn't pay to bawl out the timid passenger who couldn't find his train they switched off into courtesy and put politeness into the Pullmans. ‘The successful store is one which has the goods, of course, but it uses as much courtesy in selling as it does string in wrapping up the bundles. This has brought out the “thank you” which you get along with trading stamps and coupons. ‘The “thank you” of business may be a matter of form which any robot can say when you buy right out of the slot, but it is a good sign. It shows that we can’t run the world on a purely business basis, for we must have cour- tesy to make it Tun smoothly. ‘Women are interested in this courtesy business bzcause it lends to the harsh old world some of the tenderness which woman instinct. The only trou- ble is that when women go out into the world - t0 make a living, as they are doing. foday, men may put competition in the place of courtesy. If the b‘g is too courteous with Sally she may to take advantage of that, coméa in Jate and loaf over the type- writer, If the man at the next desk is courteous, he may find that Sally is in line for his job. But I think the men do pretty well in the face of the business competition women are offering them and it may be well for us to look for courtesy out of business hours. While we'ré on the job, just ordinary decency will do. But I do hope that manners won't pass out the way bicycles have. (Copyright, 1929.) SONNYSAYINGS BY FANNY Y. CORY. | ! ey ) [ )] L] l I was goin’ to jump out ob ’iss dark closit at Baby to scare her—but it wouldn't be 2 Lessons in” English BY W. L. GORDON. Words often misused: Do "not say, “He has some money, not, however, a great amount.” Say, “He has. some money, but not a gre: . Often mispronounced: Rapler, nounce ra-pi-er, first a as in “ray,”’ i as in “it” e as in “her,” accent first syllable, Often misspelled: Isolate; s, not z. Synonyms: Sacrament, communion, ceremony, rite, service, observance. ‘Word study: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today’s word: Discard; to reject; dismiss. “We must discard all bitter- ness toward the Carrots, Sweet Potatoes. ‘Wash three medium-sized sweet po- tatoes and six large carrots, and scrub with & stiff brush until clean. Do not peel either the potatoes or the carrots. Put all together in cold water and boil for about 15 minutes. Then peel the sweet potatoes, but not the car- rots. Slice both in lengthwise slices. Put a layer of sweet rots mixed into a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle liberally with sugar and butter. Continue the layers until the dish is full. Bake in a moderate oven for one hour. Many children- who do not like carrots will eat this with a relish. potatoes and car- | tim Straight Talks to Women About Money BY MARY ELIZABETH ALLEN. Credit and Your Account. Some women are puzzled by the ways in which a shopper's credit rafing is decided. For example, suppose you have a salary or income of $2,000 a year. You seem to do most of your shopping in one store and naturally you would find a charge account convenient. In your place some women feel self- conscious and timid about making an application for such an account. They feel that they must have charge ac- counts elsewhere to establish credit. Of course, nothing of the sort is true The fact that one has always paid cash in the past is one of the strongest rec- ommendations one can have. In fact, it is & stronger recommenda- tion than 4€.one ‘could show one had numerous -Charge ateounts ~on one’s limited 1nwh£ The credit manager would begin ‘%o wonder if the woman had not put he in.a ition where she might contract tore than she could settle -in a réasonablé space of e, 3 ‘When applying for.a gharge account some women feel it niéceéssary to dress up to an opulent part. As a matter of fact again the credit manager is more deeply impressed by the woman of frugal appearance. He knows she ‘s economical and thrifty, and therefore a good risk. Giving a fashionable address is not always a boon if it is apparent the woman is living beyond her or her husband's means. People who carry life insurance, own their own home, and are suitably employed, are preferred risks, or their wives are. Credit managers also are likely to look askance on the woman who is not matrimonially settled or happy. Fam- ily disturbances usually mean money troubles. Generally the credit manager’s job to give credit where it is due is fairly per- formed, and the woman with a clean record of paying debts, and assuming moderate obligations is usually given her charge account without fuss. };J-t Potato Salad. Cut some bacon in small squares and fry. Slice some cold boiled potatoes and grate over them two onions. Add a little chopped parsley. Take the ba- con from the fat and add it to the po- tatoes, Add about three tablespoonfuls of vinegar and some paprika and salt. Put all back into the hot bacon fat and slowly heat through. Serve on a plat- ter.surrounded with cold meat. Smoked tongue is excellent with it. Villie Willis BY ROBERT QUILLEN, “I wish T was ragged like that boy so's I could play marbles without havin' to think about wearin’ out my knees.” Maple Sugar Toast. Slice some stale bread in one-third- inch slices and remove the crusts. Cut in narrow strips and toast lightly on both sides. Stir to a creamy consisiency three tablespoonfuls of butter, two ta- blespoonfuls of maple sugar and one tablespooful of cinnamon. Spread the toast with the mixture and toast on a broiler until the mixture bubbles. xperts in agrzcs and Style Dep artme FEATURES,' BEAUTY CHATS If you are too stout all over, the first step “toward getting rid of a double chin is to reduce to your correct weight. The attention you will give to your chin will be to get the skin firm 5o there will be no sagging later. Of course, muscle laxness that comes with old age will cause some natural sagging, and if the person is building up fat over the whole body, the sagged skin will soon fill out into a roll under the | original chin. Local treatment that will hel» is one in which the flesh is kneaded as if it were soft dough; this is followed by a massage, beginning at the throat and stroking upward. If the lower part of the cheeks are also too full, carry the strokes from throat upward and out- ward toward the top of the ears. Some cream is needed to facilitate the move~ ments and also to soften the skin, bu$ it need not be of the nourishing kind. Deep strokes are necessary because the benefit derived depends upon this. Fatty cells must be broken up and ab- sorbed and muscular tissue built up again. Conclude every treatment with a cold bath or an ice rub. This will | close the pores and help the skin attain its lost firmness. If you wish to vary the masss sometimes, the following exercise is e fective and takes very little time Throw head far back between the shoulders and go through a series of chewing movements. Vary it by open- | over your skin, as has every BY EDNA KENT FORBES ing and shutting the mouth a few times until you feel the pull upon the ten- dons. Cold water or ice should also conclude this sort of treatment. Mrs. V. S. F—You can purchase every sort of “water wavers” in the de- partment stores, usually at their toilet goods counters. No matter how much you pay for these things, however, none of them is an improvement over ordi- nm’}y| combs, sold for 5 and 10 cents each. Mrs. C. F. P.—Mrs. George E. M—I shall be glad to send you the formuls for the hair tonic if you forward a seif- addressed, stamped envelope for mail- ing. Mary E—Shaving always coarsens the hair, and this would mean that the very fine hairs would be encouraged. You probably always had the light, fine fuzz one, but did not notice it until rrou began to search for superfluous hair, Lolly—A cream rouge would remain on the skin longer, but it would be harder to remove than the dry rouge. The cream with the color in it wculd also be absorbed by the pores, so you should be very particular about getting all of it out of your skin before re- tiring. If the dry rouge sloughs off your skin easily, you can prevent it by first rubbing a wee bit of cream into the pores, then wipe off and powder, then rouge and powder over that. nt Buyers for 132 Great Stores -~ insist on Lux for their own things 92% of the department store . buyersinterviewedin132leading department stores insist on Lux for their own precious things! MAGINE what this means! These women are paid huge salaries because they know more about styles and,fabrics than any other women in the country! Interviewed in their own departments of leading stores in 31 cities—from Boston to Los Angeles— their verdict was practically unanimous. 92 out of every 100 interviewed insist on Lux for their own things! For their sheer lingerie, filmy stockings, smart sweatérs, and the adorable silk, wool and chiffon frocks of today, these experts insist on Lux! AndeveryNewYork musicalshow,NewYork’s famous dressmakers—all the great movie studios in Hollywood—use Lux to double the life of fabrics. Here is the tested experience of experts! Fols lowing their invariable rule of using Lux, you, too, can keep your own fine things beautifully new looking so much longer! Million-dollar - wardrobe test proves Lux most economical, Why do tests by the world’s greatest fashion authorities, involving wardrobes worth mil- lions, show that Luxsaves clothes and saves money? Because Lux, made of the purest materials known —by a special costly process—almost magically Re-News lovely clothes with each gentle cleansing. i GREAT MOVIE STUDIOS in Hollywood all use Lux—to double i ithe life of fabrics, whether sheer or i i é of sturdier weave! (Above) Beauti- ful Renée Adorée who exclaims, “1 think Lux is perfectly grand—1I wouldn’t trust my nice things to anything else.” ' :: == DEPARTMENT STORE BUYERS IN PARIS NEW YORK MUSICAL SHOWS all find stockings give double wear, cleansed al- ways in Lux! Charming Dorothy Stone (abové), co-starred in “Three Cheers,” agrees with ‘her wardrobe mistress that “Lux keeps stockings divinelynewnomatterhowhardone wearsthem (Above) An intimate glimpse into the salon of Poiret, famous couturier, showing American buyers (seated) viewing the distinguished creations of this famous House. They select the smartest models for their stores . . . These clever women know styles and fabrics from A to Z! And 929 of those interviewed in 132 great stores insist on Lux! FAMOUS DRESSMAKERS find sheer lingerie and stockings worn by manne= quins stay exquisitely new looking twice as long with Lux! (Above) Mannequins for a famous fashion salon “behind the scenes,” in the lovely underthings they wear under smart costumes, Greatest groups of exPerts ever consulteJ finc’ “LUX DOUBLES THE LIFE OF FINE FABRICS” g ®