Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1929, Page 38

WOMAN'S PAGE. Differences in Black Gowns BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. Persons who wear mourning, or who because of another reason than that of bereavement prefer to dress almost entirely in black realize the sense of be- | ferent colors, of course, mark different ‘wilderment that sometimes comes when one wishes to dress in a hurry and can- | small colored tag can be attached to the lining or beit, without that color showing through, that method is recom- | mended as being exceedingly easy. Dif- dresses. One woman who wore black entirely, at the time when belt founda- | tions were part of every gown, always | had them made of different colors. ! A thin gown can be distinguished from others of black in one of two ways. The first is by means of a label, | placed over or beside that of the | maker's name, or by means of one in- | serted at the back of the neck, if it | has. been ‘made at home. A patch of | | bright-colored silk, merely cat-stitched THERE ARE SEVERAL EASY WAYS‘; OF MARKING OR DISTINGUISH- ING BLACK GOWNS BY MEANS | OF COAT HANGERS, LABELS, | ETC. not tell at a glance which dress is which as they hang in the closet. The ways of making immediate dis- tinction between gowns advocated to- day have been tried and found prac- tical. The time spent in carrying out the suggestions given is more than made up for in speed in dressing, when added | into_place, is put over the other label in one corner. It is necessary to have | some label between it and the dress of | sheer material, as the color would be | apparent en the right side. The .second way of distinguishing sheer gowns when hanging in the closet is by means of coat hangers of differ- | ent bright colors. ‘These can be pur- | chased for small cost in desired hues; | also, they can be painted or covered, as one prefers. Even if the closet is not well lighted, the colors are easily seen in this, which is one of the quickest ways of telling. The important matter in this method is always to see that the right gown is on the right hanger. Tags with the names of the gowns boldly lettered upon them can be at- tached to any coat hanger and reveal at a glance what dréss hangs thereupon. Since tags may get twisted and are not as obvious to tell from one another, this system has not all the advantages of the others recommended. The ease with which it ean be carried out is something in its favor, however. as the | busy housewife can employ it with very | little time spent in preparation. (Copyright, 1929.) My Neighbor Says: When the lining of a shoe wears at the heel cover the worn place with adhesive tape. Add one tablespoonful of maple syrup to your pancake mixture. It will improve the flavor of the cakes and make them brown nicely. Before painting iron beds go over them with a damp cloth to remove all dust and finger marks, then give a coat of flat white. Let that dry at least 48 hours, then give a coat of white enamel. Get the best you can buy and you will be well pleased with resuits. Enamel clothespins to match the color scheme in your bed- rooms. They may be used to pin back - ¢urtains to protect them from dampness when the win- moments are at a premium. If the black dress is such that & The Sidewalks dows are opened. . of Washington BY THORNTON FISHER. Several days ago we re!en‘ed to young ‘Washingtonians who begin their careers early. Mention was made of boys who distribute newspapers, most of whom are from excellent families and are learning what financial independence means. 5 A reader sends in the'following ob- servation: “The inclosed clipping from your column in The Star for April 27 prompts me to inquire whether you are aware that the District child labor law prohibits girls from taking this means of ‘making extra money’ and ‘learning what financial independence means.’ Equal opportunities for boys and girls “from excellent families’ and other fam- flfes would enable all to start their ‘commercial careers’ fairlv and without handicap. “K. W. FISHER.” B ‘Though the female child is prohibited from engaging in labor, she grows to be a distinct aid to the busy business man. ‘There is probably no more desirable and yet more respon- sible position open to women than that of private sec- retary. The other day we saw one functioning. The ‘boss over nouu;)ns, ’Hls engagements for the day, including one with his den- and another ‘with his tailor,were before him, care- fully prepared by ala faithful secre- Ty, The telephone rang. “This is Mr. Blank's secretary.” said the young woman with a smile in her voice. “Mr. Blank is engaged at present.” ‘Turning to her employer, she said, “That was Mr. Woosis. He wanted to drop in to see you. I knew vou didn’t want to waste a moment with him, as all he does is to kill time. By the way, I sent your topcoat to be pressed. The best seats I could get for you at the theater were two in the sixth row cen- ter. Don't forget that Priday will be Mrs. Blank’s birthday. Shall I send flowers or a box of candy this year? ‘Tomorrow is your mother's wedding anniversary and you had better call her on long distance.” As she talked, she took the boss’ hat from the hook and began to brush it. ‘Three women play an important part in the life of man—his mother, his wife and his secretary. * Ok % % In practically every profession, save with man. In law, engineering and medicine she glitters. In every large city at least one ‘woman is seated on acourt bench. Washington has its woman justice, not to mention in- numerable flo;‘l!l’l of llt'.. Not a few are studying law in this city. We. know a com- paratively young woman who is pres- ident of a great gas cor poration. Sheer ability ele- vated -her to the post she occupies. A’ few years ago the husband of a young woman sud- denly died. His estate was not large and she found herself thrown on her own resources. Until his death she had been surrounded by comfort and ease. Business was_something of her life a thing apart. She played the piano with fair skill, but was not proficient enough to engage in teaching. She did possess a flair, however, for interior decorating and through a friend obtained a lowly position with an interior decorator. For two years she remained with the company, learning the business. In the meantime she accumulated friends and acquaintances, for she had the gift of a winning personality. She contrived to save a small amount, which, with her husband's life insur- ance money, provided sufficient capital to set herself up in business. Today she tl;'th‘emk;el::l of one of the most flourish- r decorating companies and l‘m clients are people of wealth and ame. L In art, women are competitors of men, Two wives of well known artists earn as much, if not more, than their husbands in illustrating. * k % X A woman surgeon of our acquaint- ance married a dentist. Their offices are in the same building and her in- come is equal to his. * ok X Kathleen Norris, novelist, is the wife of Charles G. Norris, novelist, and is b\;‘t ol?: of many wives °t‘n'tl;:h' men who have carved niches literary hall of fame. * ok ok ok It is interesting to note instances, the most successf: are those with families Some are not only mothers, but grandmothers. * k% x Only a few years an old lad: died. During her llle'.l‘:u: she not onl; raised a large family of youngsters, that of soldiering, woman competes | Wwho later became famous, but con- trived to write scores of books. PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. D. Circulation. The great vein and the other larger veins of the chest cavity (thorax) and abdomen of an adult hold a pint of blood. The total quantity of blood in the body of an adult weighing 150 pounds probably is eight pints. We do not know how large a loss of blood a man may survive, but we know that a normal aduit will readily recover from a | hemorrhage of three pints of blood, and some individuals have recovered after the loss of as much as four pints of blood. A factor of some importance is the time-the bleeding takes; of course, sudden outpouring of blood is more like- ly to prove fatal than a prolonged bleeding. The pint of blood in the great veins mentioned is virtually a cistern, for 1t is shut off from the blood in the legs by valves in the femoral veins at their entrance to the pelvis; from blood In the arms by valves in the subclavian veins at their entrance to the vena cava, and from blood in the head ana neck by valves in the jugular veins. Every one has heard of the valves in the heart, but few know about these valves in the veins which serve an im- portant purpose. The downward contraction of the dia- phragm in the act of inspiration (draw- ing in breath) lowers pressure in the chest cavity and. of course, increases pressure in the abdominal cavity. The effect is to draw blood from the arms and from the head and neck into the great veins in the chest; also to draw blood from the great veins in the ab- domen into the veins in the chest. ‘Then when the diaphragm again re- neck and head because the valves ob- struct backflow. So it has to go on into the right side of the heart. It is & most satisfactory arrangement. As long as you keep on brea you are sure to have some circulation. But were it not for this pumping effect os breathing one would have a very poor circulation indeed, for the force of the heart beat is scarcely sufficient to drive the blood all through the arterfes, squeeze or press it through the capil- laries and then all the way back to the heart again. And if one had to depend on gravity alone to carry the blood back to the heart, one could not put in such long hours in the upright position. All along the course of the blood, espe- clally in the arteries, the elasticity or up the circulation, provided the valve between the heart and the aorta is competent. Then, too, the contraction of muscles everywhere aids the circuia- tion in arteries and veins by pressing upon them and driving the blood along —since it can't go back against higher pressure behind. . Lolling, slumping, prolonged stana- ing, and even slow unspirited walking rather favor stagnation of blood in the veins of the legs. Snappy, quick, spirit- ed walking, and various simple exercises carried out with vigor, help the. blooa ‘o get out of these veins into the cistern wh:tre the breathing pump can dispose of it. When one stands quite still and ceases breathing for half a minute, the blood almost ceases to move in the veins of the legs, because the venous pressure unaided by muscular pressure and breathing is scarcely sufficient to over- come the weight of the column of blood laxes, and expiration (breathing out) occurs, the pressure within the chest increases, but the blood is not driven 204 back into the veins of the . ~ in these long veins. Corsets, belts and girdles are a great handicap to circulation. that, in many | ul women the arteries itself is a help in keeping | (R . oy 2] THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. ¢, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1929. SONNYSAYINGS BY FANNY Y. CORY. Drandpa counted the toolicks, an' Muvver say we can't go outside the yard, so her’s only got hersef ter blame if they ain’t nuffin but Dandy Lions in her May backset. NANCY PAGE Joan Learns About Others’ Property Rights. BY FLORENCE LA GANKE. Joan came home from nursery school one day with a glittering bracelet. When Aunt Nancy asked where it came from, she said she found it. Next morning on a marketing expedition Nancy met Mrs. Johns, whose 4-year-old Judy went to the same nursery school. In the course of the talk Nancy learned that Judy's bracelet, an Easter present, had disap- peared. When Joan came home and.had had her luncheon, ‘Aunt Nancy repeated Mrs. Johns' story, stressing Judy’s grief at her loss. Joan said nothing. Later she came down with the glittering bau- ble. “Judy has so many things, Aunt Nancy, I didn't think she would miss it. And I haven't any. S6 I just took it, but she can have it back if she’s such a cry baby.” Aunt Nancy did not scold, did not look shocked, did not make Joan feel that she had committed a dreadful sin. In talking with Joan she found that the child wanted pretty shiny things like other girls. She said, too, that she always had to give up things to her cousin Peter when he wanted them, and she did not see why other children could not give things to her when she craved them. “Did you ask Judy for it?” “No,” Aunt Nancy, but the. baby does not ask me for things he wants. You tell me to give my things to him when he wants them.” Nancy real- ized she had failed to make Joan understand property rights.” She had been trying to make her unselfish and had really been unfair. Then, too, Nancy realized that the simplicity in Joan's attire which pleased her (Nancy) was a hardship on the child. Naturally, the child wanted baubles like other girls. When Joan understood ‘what she had done, she offered of her own free will to take back the bracelet. She had learned about property rights of others and had not been humiliated in the learning. Chiid_care presents problems. Nancy Page, care of this pape stamped, seif-addressed envelope, her leaflet on Child Care. OUR CHILDREN BY ANGELO PATRL Write * to inclosing & asking for “I Knew It.” Ar you ever guilty of saying, “There, I knew it. I just knew it would hap- pen,” when one of the children makes a gnstne. or meets with an l&eldflm ring home a poor report, and the like? Better think it over. As you watch a child at work or at play, making an effort of any kind, your thought follows him. And thought, re- member, is a powerful force. What you think as you watch the child is colored by all the experiences you have had with him or her, all your hopes and fears and plans. f. you have had unfortunate experi- ences with him your hopes are likely to be low, your fears are likely to he strong. If you hold a thought of fail- ure, of fear, over the child, there is likely to be a fearful result. The child }x“llkely to justify your thought ‘and ail. ‘Why not know that he will do some- thing else? You tell me that your com- mon sense won't let you build fairy tales about the child. = You know his weaknesses, you have lived with him and see him in action too many times to have any illusions about him. If he be a surprise. Can't you see that your every thought Is centered on his failure. That you are directing no force toward his suc- cess? Thought is a force. We must di- rect it for the good of the children. We have to hope, plan, know that the chil- dren are going to succeed. Then we bend every energy to help them succeed. ‘When the little child is staggering across the floor in the effort to learn to walk, know he will arrive safely. Kee) saying to yourself, “He can. He will. He will,” and he will. When the child in school is trying to master a difficult subject keep knowing for him and her that the work will come through all right. Tell the child as he struggles at his task that you know he can do it. Pralse his effort. Tell him how some other mémber of the family did well in that subject. (Never sge'.hnt 1t was one you never could do.) t the stage for his success and keep cheering for it. I am not asking for miracles. I am asking you to keep off the child’s back as he struggles to master his daily work. He meets trouble enough, he works through enough difficulties, without the additional burden of your fear. It is no_credit to parent or' teacher when they have to confess that they have thought failure for the child” under their care. They might better have put their strength on the side of power, ‘Thought is a force. Every suggestion that you make to a child becomes an in- To the Bachelor Girl Gives Advice for " Happiness DorothyDix Old Maid of Today Has Good Chance for Hap- piness—All She Needs Is. Philosophy, Common Sense and Good Job. NS of advice are handed out about how to be happy though married, but féw tips are given women on how to be happy though unmarried, yet this problem has become of as vital importance as the other to a large number of girl bachelors who see no man, either dark or fair, entering their lives, as the fortune tellers say. Perhaps the reason for this is that it is a far more difficult and complex proposition to be happy though married than it is to be happy though single, because the wife’s well-being depends not upon herself alone, but mainly upon her husband, whereas the unmarried woman makes her own fortune. If a marriage turns out badly, the wife is actively miserable, but the worst that can happen to the old maid is a passive regret that she missed drawing a prize in the lottery. The spinster may be lonely, but she doesn’t have to endure any man who curses and abuses her, or one who grouches around the home and of whose temper she stands in terror, or one who rows with her over every nickel that she spends. The unmarried woman may feel that she has missed the best in life, but she has certainly escaped the worst., Hence she is not in need of so much counsel and consolation. | Perhaps another reason why less is said about how to be happy though unmarried is because it takes only three things to achieve that. A little philosophy, a modicum of common sense and a good job, and single blessedness is attained, while on the other hand it takes the tact and diplomacy of a Minister Extraordinary and Ambassador Plenipotentiary’ and the patience of a Job, the blindness of a bat and the suavity and optimism of a press agent to enable a woman to make a success of mn‘trlx.non)z F I were going to advise a woman about how to be happy though unmarried, T should urge her, first of all, to put out of her mind any thought that there is any discredit to her in remaining single, or that the fact she didn't marry is any | indication that she lacked beauty and charm. The term “old maid” is only a gibe in the mouths of fools and dates them as being as prehistoric as the dodo. Women had to marry in the days when matrimony was the only gainful profession that was open to them and when they had either to marry or starve, or be the fringe on the edge of somebody else’s family. But now, whether a woman marries or not is just as much a matter of choice with her as it is with a man, and the girl bachelor and the man bachelor stand upon exactly the same social footing. If they are intelligent and interesting and agreeable, both are much sought after. Then T would exhort my unmarried woman to come down to earth and look at the matrimonial situation from a practical instead of a romantic standpoint. Of course, every woman would like to find her ideal mate. She would like to have a husband who is strong and reliable; who is tender and loving and sympathetic; who is generous and prosperous: who is intelligent and interesting and a perfect companion whom one would never talk out. So would every one of us like to be the Prince of Wales, or President Hoover, or Lindbergh, or as rich as Mr. Rockefeller, ‘or as much of a vamp as Clara Bow, or as beautiful as Dolores Costello, but what chance have you of realizing your dream of what you would like to be and have, I am asking you? The trouble with women is that when they think about getting married, and how unhappy they will be if they don’t marry, it never seems to cross their consciousness that they won't be the lucky ladies who get the perfect husbands. They compare their lots with those of the heroines of the fairy tales who married and lived happily ever after, and not with that of their sisters and their cousins and thelr aunts who are married to good-for-nothing, drunken husbands they have to support, or to philanderers who break their hearts with their unfaith- tulness, or to wanderers who never spend an evening at home if they can help it. L TH!,'N I should tell the woman who wants to be happy though unmarried to espouse a career. I should tell her to get into some work that she likes an finds congental and that will fill her hands and her mind and give her somethmg interesting to do and think about and plan for, V] comfortabie Tiving. plan for, and by which she can earn a The reason that women in the past were afraid not to marry was if they did not have a husband and children on which to expen:i-r{helr e:eef';‘iles: there was nothing for them to do. There was nothing for them to hope for, nothing to plan for. They had to waste their lives in useless work, making tatting, crocheting tidies. And they were a pest to other people because, having no interest of -their own, they had perforce to interest themselves in other mk;en::“". And they were bitter because they knew the horror of But now all that is changed. The unmarri ¥ full of ambitions and useful, constructive worl: ue;i ;3:\":" % As & man can. She is as soclally and economically free than any married woman is. And that is not a blessing to be sneezed at. Finally, I should say to my unmarried woman who wants in all life we have to be continually striking a balance between :lzx,rbleo:sl:f Z)y-nd!g:: , O matter what our lot may be, and happiness c Ppedal on our blessings and the silencer on ourp ll’nl.srorn?:esg,au . DeR e o ‘Undoubtedly, th has an ideal h\uyb-nde. .\’mmm-led i she had a bad husband life can be just as She can earn money as a man. Far more 't a punk way to keep hous , and 50 on and so forth, why, she ml; decidee hat she is ROTHY (Copyright, 1929.) = WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO BY MEHREN K. THOMSON, well off DIX. We give in to the majority because we have to. There is safety and strength in numbers—though not always much intelligence. ‘We apply the principle that two heads are better than one to greater numbers, and discover sometimes that the reverse is true. The majority is not always l;guh:e m;z é'l“l: morin?owell'.‘f:l. and be- o we infer that also be right. W a have not yet mastered the art. Th find the democratic form of goven?-’v ment a troublesome thing. The defeated candidates and their followers, un- schooled in the good sportsmanship, which demands yielding graciously to a more skillful opponent, keep on fight- ing and seeking to undermine the power of the successful candidate. In such countries, there can be no stable or The rule of the majority is based on force rather than on intelligence. If we wanted to be ruled by intelligence we would subscribe to an’ oligarchy or the rule by experts. In a democratic form of government the rule by the majority is merely a convenient way of settling disputes and making choices. We give into the majority because the rules of the game demand it. Usual- ly, though not always, we try to be good sports and play according to rules. Sportsmanship has to be learned whether in athletics games or in game of politics and self-rule. Many nations Abe Martin Says: 3 does well you'll be glad of it, but it will ! I don't look fer any serious interna- tional complications so long as we've got wet embassies. . A united government. That is why there are so many revolutions in Mexico. It will take years of training in sports- manship to enable them to make a go of their government as a democracy. We yield to the majority because it represents a larger portion of the col- lective will. The majority is in a posi- ;Iet::r:‘vtfiycug t;lut lt:lpollcles more ef- 8 as wider support and backing. The rest of us join in to make it unanimous. It is easier for the lesser number to shift over than for the larger number. The rule of the majority is like a tug of war. The winning side pulls the losing side along in the same direction. Opposition or no opposition they must 80 along. The loser seems to be on the winning side despite himself, (Copyright, 1929.) Lessons in English BY W. L. GORDON. Words_often misused: Do not say, “She has lived there upwards of a year.” Say, “almost a year.” Often mispronounced: Lancaster; pronounce lang-kas-ter, accent first syllable, and not lan-kas-ter." 2 2nen misspelled: Hyphen; note the ph. Synonyms: Increase, intensify, mag- nify, enhance, multiply, augment. ‘Word stud; 'se a word three times and it is you Let us increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Valid; founded on truth or fact; sound; efficient. “No valid objection could be offered.” To break the ice pack which blocked | i the mouth of the Rhine, Dutch military | engineers at Lobith, Holland, were com- nexl'l:d to set off large charges of dyna- 'm WHO REMEMBERS? BY DICK MANSFIELD. Registered U. S. Patent Office. 7 4 0P THE RIVER AND ) When the popcorn man who sang & tuneful ditty was a familiar sight on the train to Bay Ridge. Everyday Law Cases What Does the Term “Repairs” Signify in a Lease? BY THE COUNSELLOR. Dear Sir: Kindly enlighten me on the following problem: During the term of two years that I have leased a building, the flooring has sagged gradually to an extent of over two inches and it looks to me if the building would be inspected it would be condemned, unless it could be repaired. An added extension in the rear of the building seems to be also saggy, as cracked walls are showing and the plaster of the ceiling is coming down. Now my problem is this: Can I be made to have these repairs done at my ex- pense or is the owner responsible. My lease reads that I am to do all inside repairing at my own proper cost and expense. As you will see, I am at a loss to understand whether I could be held to suffer on account of the condi- tion of the supporting beams, which are probably rotted away by age and through no fault of mine. Thanking you, I am A READER. D The Counsellor: A general covenant of the tenant to repair merely binds him to make the ordinary repairs. It does not require him to make repairs AU} up SIJUBYD [BIIPEI Buriessadeu structure, of a vermanent. substantial and uni character, nor does it bind him to insure against natural wear and decay. It would seem to me, there- fore, that the repairs you mention, not being ordinary, should be made by the landlord.” Home in Good Taste BY SARA HILAND, One would scarcely imagine that three pairs of curtains would look at- tractive at one window, but in the illus- tration is shown how delightful this ar- rangement may really be. ‘The glass curtains are of very fine silk voile, made to hang straight to the bottom of the apron and finished with three tiny frills parallel with the bot- tom hem. % Over this are hung draperies of light-weight taffeta, finished with a narrow ruffie. The final drapery is of hand-blocked Jinen put up with a val- ance of the same material, made in a flat-shaped style, the bottom line being made by cutting around the pattern in the linen, centering the most prominent design. Asznfol' colors, the silk net curtains are of flesh pink, the taffetas of blue and rose changeable and the over- draperies have a pale blue ground and are bound with rose satin. The same effect may be produced with net, organdle and ecretonne. or chintz, and the draperies, in either case, may be made long enough to reach to the bottom of the apron or to the floor. (Copyright, 1929.) Tests of a six-wheel truck with cater- pillar treads for hauling big guns over the sand dunes in Holland are declared by the Dutch Army to have been successful. T H;mgrilp E;;;ello, moth worms For $1 and in one minute you can make any clothes closet moth-proof. Just hang up Ex- pello. That’s all—moths die. It's as easy as setting an alarm clock. No spraying. No sprin- kling, 100% efficient for 3 to 4 months, depending on size of closet. Expello’s wonderful heavier-than-air vapor pene- trates downward through all fabrics—finds the moth worms hiding in folds and paddings— kills them all. Can lasts for months. Gives full protection day after day without attention. Re« member, moths can destroy sume mer or winter. For cedar chests, trunks, ete., ask for container with 10 handy bags of Expello. Both styles guaranteed. The Expello: Core FEATURES. MILADY BEAUTIFUL BY LOIS LEEDS. Coiffure Suggestions. Dear Miss Leeds: (1) What is & be- coming coiffure for a girl with a plump, round face and thick, curly, black hair? For a girl with straight golden hair, who wears glasses? (2) What type of shoes make the feet look smaller? (3) How can one get rid of pimples all over the forehead? (4) Is there any cure for large, unshapely ankles? ANXIOUS. Answer.—(1) You have not told me enough about your personal appearance, height, age, eic., to enable me to sug- gest a really becoming coiffure, but I shall describe for you a coiffure for curly hair and one for straight hair. For the curly coiffure, part the hair rather high on one side. in the hair into deep waves With, water-waving combs and dress it in a long bob, with the ends curling up in ringlets about the level of the lower jaw. Have a flat curl at the beginning of the part. The straight hair may be parted low on one side and brought down in a dip at the center of the forehead. The hair is fas- tened up at the temple with a wire clip or hairpins. On the side where the part has been put, the smaller section of hair is arranged in a small dip on that side of the forehead and the hair is fatsened up with a clip at the tem- ple. There are narrow bangs at the beginning of the part and they are trained to turn under. The hair is looped at the sides and tucked behind the ears. (2) low-cut oxfords with wing tips are becoming. Short-vamp shoes make the feet seem smaller. (3) Keep the skin clear by washing it every night with plenty of warm water and soap. Rinse well in clean water and dry care- fully. Put on a lotion made of 30 grains sulphate of zinc and half a pint of rose water. Keep your hair clean by washing it at least every two weeks. Avoid constipation and choose a well balanced diet. If you are in your teens, as I judge you are, you will soon out- grow the tendency to have pimples. (4) There is no way to reduce large ankle bones, but fat ankles may be re- duced by exercise. Wearing high-heeled shoes all the time tends to make the ankles thick. One of the best exercises for fat ankles is rotation of the foot at the ankle 50 dmg ? d:{‘ Walking is also & good exercise for the purpose, Los L&!DG Enlarged Pores and Pimples. Dear Miss Leeds: I am 20'§ years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and weigh 145 pounds. My bust measure is 37 and my hips 391;. I have brown hair and eyes and a fair skin. I have a few pum- ples and enlarged pores, What can I do for them? DIMPLES. Answer.-—-The average weight for your age and height is between 130 and 135 pounds. You are not much overweight and the excess may be due to your naturally heavy structure. The pimples may be due to your eating too many sweets, starchy foods and meats. While such foods are wholesome and necessary, they should be taken in mod- eration, especially by persons inclined to have pimples and to be heavier than the average. Drink six glassfuls of water daily between meals. Avoid con- stipation. Be sure to cleanse your skin thoroughly each night. Never leave your make-up on overnight. After cleansing your skin with soap and water, always use an astringent to close the pores. Exercise outdoors every day. Take a warm, cleansing bath every night and a stimulating cold or tepld bath and rubdown each morning. If you follow all these suggestions, I think that your skin will be much improved in a month’s time. (Copyright, 1929.) KEEPING MENTALLY FIT BY JOSEPH JASTROW. “Mute Inglorious Miltons.” ‘Thomas Gray, in his “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard,” looks down at the humble village graves and writes, “Some mute inglorious Milton here may rest.” The implication is that persons might be born with the capacity to write as good poetry as did Milton or to achieve, according to their talents, poration, Dover, N. H. Get Expello at your drug o department store today equally in other directions, and yet be denied by fate the opportunity to bring those talents to fruition. They would be potential Miltons but do nothing notable and remain obscure. The phrase is as often ‘cited with a large question mark, indicating a doubt whether there are such beings. ‘The doubters would hold that if the talent is there, it will find or create the opportunity; the urge and the power will be strong enough to rise above obstacles and triumph. Which, as known, is often the case. The question brings to mind an- other well known comment of a doubt- ing Thomas. In olden days shipown- ers who were saved at sea when their ships were wrecked, in gratitude hung from the rafters of their church a small replica of a ship. When these were pointed to as evidence of provi- dential care, the skeptic asked: “Where are the models of the ships that went down at sea?” In the present instance the case is reversed. Since we can point to many great men who became so despite adverse circumstances. it is suggested that those who remain mute and in- glorious do so because they are not Miltons;* and if they do exist. where are they? = Well, obviously if their achievements became well known, they would be neither mute or inglorious. We can’t prove the case. We can only favor one view of the other—that they exist or that thev do not, and thereby show our prejudices or our predilec- tions. Which means that we will re- gard as truth what fits in best with the general evidence for the distribu- tion of abllity, and our interpreta- tion of its relation to heredity and environment. So with no more apology, I am will- ing to state my guess that they exist: in fact, there are lots of them, and of all shades and grades. Not all Miltons by any means, nor even near Miltons; but of quite as good mental ecaliber as those who make more or less of & name for themselves. For I believe that in most cases, reputation or success de- pends upon a favorable combination of ability and circumstances. Some- times abllity is number one and ecir- cumstances number two; and not in- frequently the reverse. I can think of quite a number of men who have achieved on a moderate portion of ability, and who are distinctly less able than those who have been less success- ful. Some of the ablest minds I have encountered haven’t much achievement to their credit. This conclusion is less a consola- tion (take it as such if you wish) than it is a recognition of the very complicated kind of a world in which we live and of the crudeness of the social system by which we adapt re- ward or recognition to merit. That the extremely able will overcome handicap of circumstance may be freely admitted, and yet leave room for all sorts of combinations of ability and circumstance (including the lack) that may determine the measure of indi- vidual success. Perhaps in a perfect world there would not be any mute in- glorious Miltons, but in our kind of & world there are, in my opinion, lots of them and some of them are not Miltons but Miltonesses. (Copyright, 1929.) Greens Baked in Ramekins. Combine two cupfuls of chopped, “ cooked greens with two beaten eggs, two | tablespoonfuls of milk, half a teaspoon- | ful of salt and a little pepper. Bake in oiled ramekins until set, then remove from the molds and serve hot. ‘A heartier combination is made by adding two tablespconfuls of melted butter to | the greens and egg mixture, using cream | instead of milk, and adding in addition | one-fourth cupful of grated chcese. The | mixture of greens. egg, chéese and other | ingredients are then alternated in an oiled baking dish with cooked spaghetti or macaroni. The top layer should be of greens, which may be covered lightly with grated yolk of hard-cooked and the whole baked for about 15 mihu a moderate oven. . Don’t YOU want to stay young, TOO ? 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