Evening Star Newspaper, April 12, 1929, Page 38

Making Old Easter Cards Useful BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. Requests have been received from readers for the list of places where Easter cards would prove messages of cheer although not received until after the festival. These requests have come from reader. who remembered tfhat little of brightness in her life. ° To all who would lend a helping hand in this pleasant work of dis- tributing old cards let me suggest ways and means. Find out from the nearest hospital (especially a chil- dren’s hospital) if it would like your array of cards. This is local work and others may already have assured the staff of plenty. If so, turn to some other avenue. Get in touch with the missionary societies, both home and foreign, that belong to your church, and get ad- dresses from them. It will be strange indeed if they do not welcome your kindly offer with a list of many places. Other avenues through which you can get in touch with persons wanting just the very things you have to give are the Salvation Army, the Volunteers of = — 412 CARDS ARE SO LIGHT THAT A SICK CHILD CAN HANDLE THEM READILY AND WEARY HOURS SEEM LESS TEDIOUS WHEN LOOKING OVER THEM. such addresses were offered after Christmas, suggesting a way in which Christmas cards could be disposed of and give delight far beyond their in- trinsic value. It is a great pleasure 1 realize that thoughtful readers are lanning to send their Easter cards on urther missions of happiness. Cards are treasured by children and America and the Associated Charities. All can enter into this work without cost except postage and without any labor except that of doing up the par- cles. If the cards, picture postals, dis- carded books, etc., are not delivered in person, they must have secure wrap: pings and be marked “old cards” if that is what they are. One end of the package must be left unsealed for postal inspection of the contents, if such an inspection is desired. Cards, etc., sent to foreign ports or to far dis- tant home towns, should be wrapped in cloth. An old salt bag is just the thing to put the cards in. Wash it well first, and tie up the open end securely. Then wrap in stout brown paper, and tie up as any parcel to be mailed. (Copyright, 1929, — Macaroni With Bacon. Cut four slices of bacon intq small pieces, mince one medium s onion and fry them together until the onion is cooked. Add one can of tomato soup and three cupfuls of cooked macaroni and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, place in a baking dish, cover with bread crumbs and bake in a hot oven until brown. This makes five generous adults in remote regions of Southern The Sidewalks BY THORNTON FISHER. ‘What, by the way, has become of the old-time social clubs of Washington. ‘We refer to those organizations which received into membership and brn(her-l hood any one who had a penchant for| dancing, frivolity and small talk. ‘Where, with a stein on the table and a good song ringing clear, one could for- get the tribulations of the day. While these organizations did not rate social distinction, they were not in any sense tough. Many nice, orderly, decorous folks belonged because of the outlet for their youthful exuberance. Good homes were represented among the members. Each fellow had a girl whom he es- corted to the activities of the club, and usually a decently good time was had by all. It was “Bill” and “Jake” and “Maggie” and “Sally” Last names were taboo, and even if known ‘were seldom used. Once in awhile an indignant escort would resent the |} overtures of an- | ONCE IN A WHILE || AN ARGUMENT would| | SWRT | Occasionally it wound up in free-for-all, boys would shake hands and promise to be good. Of course, there were some exceed- ingly tough outfits, and the element of danger lurked wherever “good fellows™ got together. It was surprising how Jjealous & boy could be over his “Mamie.” Under his elegant, vivid shirt bosom beat a loyal heart for the girl in the pink-red dress who wore a swell feather in her hat. No society queen was so glorious, indeed. There were no automobiles in those simple cpys, no roadhouses or any- thing. There were, it is true, cabs, but that mode of transportation was very expensive and was out of the question. In the most socially obscure clubs it ‘was risky business to “make” somebody else’s “moll.” A chivalrous boy friend might throw a chair or even a bottle with deadly ~im and purpose. The next morning & nalf dozen youths would find themselves in Police Court. EE One day an enterprising editor as- signed us to “cover” one of these social shindigs known for its “whoopee.” No evening was regarded as successful un- less some one took a black eye away from the place. We were very young, and the organization was exceedingly tough. “Get a story and some pictures,” demanded the editor. “and may you live to get back to the office.” It was not difficult to locate the so- cial club, whose headquarters were in a dimly lighted side street. From within could be heard the sound of revelry. Approaching the door we were ped by an arrogant youth who asked where our lady friend was. In our innocence we explained that ‘we were from a newspaper. “Yeah?” sald he, menacingly. “Well, that lets you out, pal. This is a ladies’ and gents’ club, and we don’t want no WHO REMEMBERS? BY DICK MANSFIELD. Registered U. 8. Patent Office. ES] e Rt servings. of Washington nosey guys in here. This ain’t no animal show.” Oh, tough, just like that. With the recklessness of youth, we demanded ad- mittance. For a brief second we didn't know whether the doorkeeper would throw us out into the street or call the committee on bouncing. He decided on the latter, and a half dozen very, very rough-looking playmates gathered about in force. Then one of them said: “This is & good club and we ought to git into the society columns like all the other swells. Don't throw him out. Invite him in. We'll git our mugs in the paper.” This seemed to satisfy the committee, and we were admitted. On the lower floor a long bar extended the length of the room. It was difficult to see it because of the crowd. Most tables were studded about the room, at which were seated couples and foursomes. Upstairs, what was once a front and back parlor had been turned into a dance hall, in the far corner of which a perspiring three-piece orcehstra rendered the pop- ular song hits of the day. The musicians were coatless. On the nondescript, tuneless piano stood three half-filled schooners. The music never ceased. There were no intermissions, for | a committee had been appointed to see that the orchestra didn’t stop. The club was not going to pay $10—for music from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.—and not get its money’s worth. Stealthily we started to sketch. We had many interesting subjects. “East Side, West Side” banged the orchestra. Some of the girls were pretty and many of the boys were not without a certain male puichritude. While we were at work a tall, lan- tern-jawed youth approached with a girl on his arm. “Draw her!” he de- manded. my gal and if I don't see it in de poiper I'll knock your block off when I see yer. Fear or newspaper enu{gflu e‘ufl us to obey his command. Then anothe escort led his lady friend up to be sketched. It was not only not polite to refuse, but extremely dangerous. At 1 o'clock in the mornin, evfi one repaired to the dining room for a buffet lunch. Tongues chattered merrily and everything was lovely until there was a commotion in one corner. Then bot- tles and glasses and dishes began to wing their way across the room. There were screams and.the lights were suddenly “doused.” In the eerie dark- ness, women's ter- ror-stricken voices were followed by men’sshouts. Dishes HELPED FROM BE- NEATH A TABLE . though it seemed an h “Go on. Draw a pitcher of | 3 our. When the lights were again turned on we found our- selves being helped from beneath & table where we had sought refuge. “That wasn't nothing,” said a com- forting voice. “You ought to be here some night when there is a real fight over same dame.” * ‘The old-time social club is gone, which ‘haps is a good thing. We are This test is an interesting one, be- cause several answers are given to each question—and one or more of those minutes. SONNYSAYINGS BY FANNY Y. CORY. Baby's _got the meagles! hab somebody ter play wif! (Copyright, 1929.) NANCY PAGE At Last the House Plans Take Shape. BY FLORENCE LA GANKE. Now Il Here is the plan of the two floors of the house a drawn by the Page archi- tect. They had specified that there must be plenty of open fireplaces. They had one in the living room and in the large bedroom upstairs. Nancy hoped one might be added in the dining room. Since this room was on an outer wall, it looked as though it could be done. The little study which adjoined the liv- veRRACS [il} oSy RATENER ing room shared the same chimney as the living room fireplace and had its own chance to glow and flicker with log or coal flames. They ‘pllnnad 0 use the terracé for outdoor living in the Sum- mer and considered having an awning put over part of it. They both liked the small breakfast room adjoining the din- ing room. ‘The upstairs pleased them in many ways. It is true they felt there were not enough bathrooms, but did not see how they could possibly get another one . 'The nurse or maid had her own suite. The small bedroom in the front of the house was planned for Joan. Should her mother get well enough to sEcoNs TrooR take cal room for cutting a and the the he of her, that would leave the Peter. They considered between the maid's room adjoining bedroom. If maid a nurse, that would be the thing , they decided, since she could then take care of the baby. ‘The bathroom just around the stairs was placed at the front of the house, but there was nothing seriously wrong with that. On the whole, they were well pleased. To build a home like this the Pages will wee door small were to d bud wrif 'age, care of this paper. inclosing stamped, self_addressed envelope, asking for her leaflet, “Bud; 2 Your Baby and Mine ‘BY MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED. Mrs. M. J. W. writes: “It has been nearly a year since I wrote you last, but I haven't missed your department once. My 2-year-old girl recently had the measles, I thought perhaps my experi: ence might be helpful to others. tors and all books say “keep the child in bed.” All mothers know how hard this is when the child is on the mend and doesn’t feel sick. I discovered that | ¢qn our little girl was much happier in her buggy, and it was much easier to take care of her. When she got lonesome I could push her into the room in which I was working. She fell asleep many times watching me, and she rested com- fortably—one reason I'm glad I pur- chased a large sized carriage. She wasn’t dressed for several days, and I the room warm and the blinds lowered, and she has recovered beauti- fully. I think it too bad when & mother discards the too soon. This Winter it was so much easier to keep her warm in if than in her stroller. i e e et v y crackers m! Dottles, also hairpins I small dishes. ‘These were simple things for her to do and didn't tire her. She would also Etbythehourmdnu:nthemry his cage. “Your advice on feeding is simply wonderful. If it hadn’t been for you I imagine Jean would not be eating any- thing and would g‘r:hw still be on the bottle. I give sher her meals a few minutes before we eat and simply ignore And good 3 sounds to hea; correct and complete the test in two |”° v never cared for them until I began put- | l | STAR, WASHINGTO i DorothyDix] Pr: dt':u“ by One's Gurt Poise. Ezperience. “Don’t Be Afraid of Being Human, or of Showing . People That You Like and Admire Them. World Wants Praise and Sympathy.” A YOUNG gir], who says she is dumb and self-consclous, complains that she never knows what to do when she meets people or what to talk to them about. ’ ‘Well, about the best guide for conducting a conversation that I know is to try it out first on . We are all human alike and we react pretty much in the same way to the same stimull. We all like and dislike pretty much the same things. We are interested or bored alike. We like those who rub our fur the right way and we avoid those who irritate us, so if you will just treat others as you would like to have them treat you and say to them the things you would like to have said to you, you will never go wrong. You like people who are gracious to you, whose races brighten up when they meet ‘you, who have always a pleasant word for you and who somehow make you feel that they like you and enjoy your company. 8o aclousness as an approach to the next person you meet and you will see gyut';rzmn)lle a charm. Don’t wait for him or her to dig you out of your shell and thaw you out into friendliness. Perhaps he or she is just as shy as you are and is praying just as ardently for somebody to make the first ances. s Beat them to it. Extend the glad hand. Be cordial. It is the friendly who have friends. P . You like to have people show you a little attention. You like to have people call up and inquire after you when you are sick. You appreciate it when they send you an amusing book or flowers. It adds to your joy to get a word of commendation r a plece of particularly good work you have done or to have a telegram of congratulation over a triumph or a note of sympathy when some sorrow befalis you. s Therefore, take the time to show these courtesies to your friends. Don't take it for granted that Sally knows you are sorry she has the flu and that you are perfectly aware that she could fill her room with orchids if she wanted to and buy out the book store, so there is no use in your sending her a new novel or & bunch of roses. Or that Sam and Tom won’t think anything of your not congratulating them on having a story accepted by a highbrow magazine or getting elected to the city council, or that poor Sally will know that you sympathize with her in the loss of her baby and won't be hurt at your not writing because she knows how you hate pen and ink. ‘You know how you feel about your friends who neglect you and who never show any active interest in your affairs. Your liking gradually cools off until you finally drop them. The friends that you bind to your heart with hoops of steel are those who make you feel at every crisis of your life that your joys and sorrows are theirs. It is the little attentions that you pay strangers that turn them into friends. You remember how it was with Mrs. Blank. You met her with a lot of other people that you didn’t know at a bridge and you would never have thought of her again except the next day she sent you a magazine with an article in it that had been under discussion and that you hadn't read. That little attention opened up the acquaintance that has ripened into a beautiful friendship. The same way with Mrs. Smith. She was just the woman across the street with whom you had a nodding acquaintance until that black day when, your mother died suddenly and she came to you with a sympathy and heipfulness that turned her almost into a sister. Don't ever be afrald of belng human or of showing people that like them and admire them and that you are glad of their triumph and lzgruy for their misfortunes. All of us, even those who seem the most reserved and self- contained, have something in us that cries out for companionship in our hour of triumph and our bitter moment of defeat. All the world wants praise and sympathy even as you and L NOR can there be any guide to the art of conversation more infallible than just trying it out on yourself. Consider those who bore you to extinction. Are they not those who talk interminably about themselves, the egotists who think they are giving you & rlgmroua hour listening to them blow their horns? ‘Think of the du‘r{ evenings you have put in listening to some man tell how great and wonderful he was and what & marvelous financial coup he pulled off in Wild Cat preferred or to all of the detalls of the green grocery trade or to how superior his car is to every other car and how many miles he makes on a gallon of gasoline. . Recall how you have writhed under the affliction of hearing some mother repeat all the smart things her 2-year-old has said and telling every detail of Johnny's career at school and relate how many millionaires wanted to marry Sally. Also recall those delightful individuals who led you to talk about yourself and who lent an attentive ear while you recounted all about your new frock and what you said to the salesgirl and the salesgirl said to you and told all about what a grand time you and your boy friend had at the last week-end party. Surely one's own experience is a tip that should lead every one into being a fascinating conversationalist. It consists in merely leading the party of the other part into talking about himself or herself. Also, you know how you feel about the wise-crackers who say witty and cutting things to you and just how much you love them after they have made you x)mk“‘lln a figure of fun by searching out your pet weakness and guying you for Likewise, you remember the passionate gratitude you feel toward those who always ug some pleasant thing to you that turns the spotlight on your good points and that makes you feel at peace with yourself and the world. 1f, before we spoke, we sumfid to consider how we would like to have that thing said to us or that thing told about us, it would not only make us popular in loclez{ but it would save us many a bitter regret for a cruel speech that stabbed like & dagger or for a scandal that we started on its way. All of which, boiled down, simply comes to this: That the Golden Rule is :w}-:fimy good rule to live by and it works just as well socially as it does y. DOROTHY DIX. . (Copyright, 1929.) WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO BY MEHREN K. THOMSON. ‘Without memory there would be no mind. Our whole mental life depends upon remembering. If in learning to take one step we should forget it before ‘we could take another, the second step would be no easier than the first. ‘Thinking consists in perceiving the relation between ideas; but if we were unable to remember the ideas, we could not perceive the relation between them. would be impossible. On the other hand, a certain amount of forgetting is as important as re- membering. If we were unable to drop out of sight (to forget) the events that have occurred between this moment and yesterday, it would take as long for us to recall an event of yesterday as it has taken for all the intervening events to _happen. To think at all we need sufficient - memory to be able to hold the perti- | nent ideas long enough to draw an in- ference. This is the that remem- berln!“plly:. Forget! is also impor- t in that it eliminates the unneces- sary details or the related material: that would clutter up the machine anc gum up the works. Poor thinking is due to getting these two processes mixed up, forgetting what you should remember and remembering what you should forget. The e “I've always had to wage Now the battles are over! Mrs. Eleanor D. Norton, of Flushing, Island, joins the thousands of lo users who've deci- sively and nently won the war against moths. She writes: ins in them. Shej Expello in your clothes clout:.‘ Lasts for months. Also comes 10 handy bags to the tin for chests, trunks, etc. Only $1. Remember, moths eat in summer and winter. The Expello Corpo- ! ration, Dover, N. H. Get Expello at your drug or départment store todsy thinker, the effective reasoner is one who has the knack of using his mem- ory and forgetting appropriately and in due balance. It 15 a good thing to remember to forget the right sort of things. If you emphasize everything you emphasize nothing. You cannot have mountains without plains or valleys without moun- ains. If all the dry land on the earth were mountain you would have no mountain, but an elevated plain. ‘Thus mountains and valleys are rela- tive terms and imply each other. Simi- larly, you need both remembering and forgetting to do any effective thinking, and the effectiveness of your thinking will depend on the balance you strike between the two. D. C., FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1929 “Talk about & law to give us pedes- trians a chance—seems to me we're takin' our own chances, every day.” A Sermon for Today BY REV. JOHN R. GUNN. If You Faint Not. Text—"Let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.”—Gal., vi.9. Even if you do become weary do not allow more weariness to put you out of heart. In spite of your weariness, go on with your well doing. Never mind if weather conditions are against you, go on with your sowing; the harvest will come by and by. You have had a long, hard struggle? You see nothing in sight yet? You feel discouraged? You are thinking about giving up? Think well of it be- fore you do. Just when you think it is time to give up you may be within one 'step of your goal. I onced lived in a mining district, and | some one told me of a mining pros- pector who sold out his mining rights on a piece of land after many months of fruitless prospecting and digging. Within a few days the purchaser dis- covered what miners call “a pocket of gold” worth $40,000. “We have toiled all the night and have taken nothing,” sald Peter when the Master told him to let down the nets again. The next throw of the nets “inclosed a great multitude of fishes.” Never mind if you have toiled in vain through & long night. Cast your net yet again. The result may surprise you. Never mind how much fruitless digging you have done, dig a little deeper. The next swing of the pick may disclose the treasure you seek. No, don't give up yet. Not even if the next effort disappoints you. You may have yet a long while to tofl on in the dark. Your harvest may still be a great way off, but be sure your reaping time will come—if you faint not. Willie Willis BY ROBERT QUILLEN. “I was goin’ over to Mary's after the doctor stitched my head, but he put on a little old plece of sticky tape that don’t hardly show.” Ask to see it to- day, atyour grocer’s. You'll be delighted and amazed atall it has to offer. Note particularly how it 4 saves you money. Ao - - By ALICE ADAMS PROCTOR T last the one thing every housewife has waited for! You see it pictured above, our famous Pi Layer. A cake baked to a Southern recipe more than old. .x_mTomiti:wmmd._ And to «"Hostess” is the name, Madem. BY MOLLIE HOLLYWOOD, Calif,, April 12—A brilliant and colorful Hollywood career has come o a sudden close. Camilla Horn is goiny many to be a star at the studio where she played before the cinema center of the world claimed her. The girl who is as delicately lovely as a cameo will be lost to American audiences. The Ca- milla whose practicalities and economies set extravagant and bizzare moviedom wondering will maintain her economical regime in the homeland. Wise Camilla is probably financially ahead of her American year. Had she gone Hollywood, the stay in Movieland would have been a liability rather than an_asset. Talkies killed Camilla Horn. A few of the foreign artists will survive them. Hollywood feels that Lily Damita’s ac- cent is adorable and will fascinate the public ‘as much as her laughing eyes. Olga Baclanova is counted among those whose accents are negotiable. ‘There is a certain monotony even to the most attractive accent. The voice suffers from a lack of tonal and & curtailment of the emotional nuances which are the prerogative of one ex- quisitely trained in the language. Strange days here. “Good-by, Col- leen,” says Welford Beaton to Colleen | Moore. | _“Oh, are you away, Mr. | Beaton?” Lo g | o “No, Colleen, but you are” says the | Sage of Beverly Hills. “You've gone | gabby and talkies will finish you. Your Eit][lc doesn't want to hear you in a le.” Alice White has been starring in light comedies in the silent films. she’fu” bullt up her reputation on naughtiness, LITTLE BENNY BY LEE PAPE. Pop was smoking and thinking and 1| sed. Hay pop. That depends, pop sed, and I sed, Do you know what I was just thinking, | I was thinking of diffrent dreems I had | at diffrent times, and I was thinking it | was a lucky thing for you they was Jjust dreems instead of real life. For| instants one time I dreemed you was | asleep and your bed cawt on fire and | your mustash and your eyebrows was all bernt off and you looked fearse. I sippose I felt rather uncomfortable, too, pop sed. Im glad it was your | dreem and not mine, he sed, and I sed. | Yes sir, and for instants one time 1 dreemed you was wawking along and | some robber held you up with 2 re-| volvers and took all your money and | then he took all your clothes except ! your undershert and your socks. | That shows at least he had the in- | ‘mnm of a gentlemen. pop sed, and I | sed, Yes sir, and another time for in- | | stants I dreemed you was riding horse- back and the horse terned around and | bit a big peece out of your leg. | ‘The unmannerly animal, pop sed, and | I sed, Yes sir, and for instants I had | another dreem and I dreemed you was eating a grate big plate of soop with a little bit of a spoon, and somebody threw a match in it and it ixploded and | flew all over and bernt your mustash off. What, agen? pop sed, and I sed, Yes sir, so when you find out your gold watch is still going and ony has a little | dent in the back.and the cristal aint even broke, I gess it wont seem so bad after all those axsid Meening on account of me having dropped it a T sippose your rite, and I sippose when you realize that in the old days they | m h)ubol.ll children lrll ofl and skin | 'm alive, I sipose youll consider your- self the luckiest boy in the werld when | you find out your ony going to a limited number of slaps with my slipper. Being what I got. o | At the 142d annual meeting of the Philadelphia Methodist pal Con- | ference, establishment of a minimum | salary of $2,000 and a furnished par- sonage for married pastors was recom- l | mended. ! OUR COSTLY INGREDIENTS FLOUR. Made from the coun try’s very choicest wheats. Specially milled for us. creamery score” by United States Govern ment standards. BGGS. All arefully inspected, m.toun,hwfini-n. FLAVORINGS. We make our ©own. No others measure up to the standard we set. than ten thousand women have writ- ten to tell us this. Now for cost. You'll be amazed save balf the cost of baking it at “Hostess® , BARID BY THE s home to Ger- | these ents. | short distants, and pop sed, | | MOVIES AND MOVIE PEOPLE MERRICK. cuteness and pertness—on red-hot youth. She’s getting about four hours’ sl nights. She's had to le‘mm play the saxophone, to do clog Tew othar comie opers gurn ew opera garn! Her studio decided to star role of a well known comedy. As one who has apartment directly beneath hers, vow that most of the night was over to practice. Saxophone ins ing weirdly on the night air at 3 am., ‘hing the bag at 7 a.m., clog c- and the usual reduction exercises before midnight. ‘There are times when one is grateful that the nimbus of stardom has been left out of one’s cosmic make-up. And the same wave which washes Camilla Horn out of Hollywood ’H‘:'l'e‘l.le Chadwick back into the You remember Helene Chadwick if you were & persistent moviegver » few She has an intriguing smile, but there was no mystery about her. She didn't release any exotic sex appeal which could be transformed into such word tags as “The Leopard ‘Woman.” In a day when Pola Negri was emot- ing on the screens of the earth a Helene Chadwick had, more or less, to keep such following as wanted a nice girl with good dramatic instinct, a thor- oughly American type. ‘The police have recovered Lucien Prival's stolen wardrobe—all but a mon- ocle and two pairs of spats. Another burglar gone society! (Copyright, 1829. by North American News- paper Allisnce.) MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. Clothespins Hold Rubbers. One Mother Says: Little c'io clothespins I find most handy for keeping my children's fubbers togetner. 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