Evening Star Newspaper, May 8, 1940, Page 14

v A—14 WOMEN'S FEA1URES. Spacious Feeling Achieved By Mirror Wall Panels And Dainty Furniture Type of House Deciding Factor In Selection of Accessories; Plan Suitable Centerpiece By MARGARET NOWELL. Your dining room has real significance in your household because of its special function, and for this reason should be more than just a room with a table and six chairs. From the nature of ‘this room springs its special type of decoration, and it should.express ali the dignity and quiet ease necessary to the enjoyment of a well-appointed table. The dining room is a place which you enter regularly twice or three times a day. It is the hub of your entertaining, just as it is the scene of the closest family meetings. You use it for only a very small part of each 24 hours, but for a very important part of them. This means that you may be more daring, original and inventive in the decoration of your dining room than if it were a room in which you spent longer periods of time, but don’t be so dramatic or daring that the whole family gets in- digestion! You may indulge in scenic wallpaper or an amusing treatment of the walls if it makes the room charming, but not fantastic. As the dining table takes so much room, it is usually a good plan to use color or design that makes the walls give an impression of space or vista. A small, busy little pattern that hems you in is the last thing you will want, but if you have it, confine it to one wall or use it in paneled effect. Lighting Effects Are Important. The lighting in your dining room s most important. It is necessary to plan sufficient light for setting and clearing the table, and this is amply provided by indirect standard lamps in the corners of the room. ‘These may also be used during din- ner without interfering with the ef- fect of the table lighting. Use can- dles, by all means, for the flattering effect they have on the room and the guests, and if you prefer more light, have indirect illumination re- cessed in the ceiling or a handsome chandelier that is especially de- signed for use over a dining table. The focal point of the room is the table, and to make it outstand- ing, decorate it cleverly with flowers or design some original composition. Repeat the colors you wish to em- phasize in linen and china in your centerpiece, and vary it from time to time and with the seasons. If vyou have a small dining room, re- member that the center table ar- rangement must not be monumental or interfere with the serving of din- ner. Neither should the table be so large as to interfere with the prog- ress of a maid when serving. Consider Privacy In Arrangement. The most important point to be observed in arranging a dining room is the consideration of privacy. Be sure that the door to the kitchen is screened so that you are not neces- sarily aware of the mechanics of preparation. Drawn curtains at the windows enhance the impression of quiet and the beauty of candle- light. If your dining room is large, & small table at one end of it for breakfast or for dining when only part of the family is at home is pleasant. If it is very small, the effect of space may be achieved with mirror panels in the walls, and fur- thered by furniture that'is delicate in frame. Glass-topped furniture of modern design gives an effect of spa- ciousness because of its transparent quality. Key your furniture and dining room accessories to the type of life you live. If yours is a neat little bride’s house for two, you will be lost in a room with massive furniture of the English manor type. In like manner, if you plan to live in the country or have a large house in town, you would be most apologetic about delicate Sheraton chairs and fine wedgewood china in a large, high-ceilinged room. Keep in mind that a cheerful room with plenty of sunlight makes breakfast a joy and starts the day with a song, that luncheon to the tune of gay color and exquisite ac- cessories makes one remembered among friends, and that dinner in| the quiet candle-light may be the perfect ending of a difficult day. And they may all be accomplished in the same surroundings! Dorothy Dix Says - - - Too Much Frankness Will Often Put a Marriage on the Recks It would seem that marriage is the place of all others in the world where truth should do its great and perfect work, and that no other two people should be as honest and candid with each other as husbands and wives. Perhaps this is the dream of every young couple who enter the holy estate and who think how restful and peaceful it is going to be to have some one before whom they will not have to be constantly putting on an act; some one to whom they can speak freely, with- out subterfuge; some one upon whom they will not have to practice the petty deceptions that make them feel like heels. But, alas, the great majority of the newlyweds soon dis- cover that truth is not one of the household gods. It is TNT that has to be handled with care and discre- tion and in small quantities, or else 1t will explode and blow up a mar- riage to Kingdom Come. So after a few minor accidents that shook the foundations of their- homes without entirely wrecking them, they give up all attempts at being Truthful James and Veracious Jane and settle down into telling each other the tarrididdles that grease the domestic machinery and keep a marriage a going concern. Certainly all husbands and wives would prefer to be perfectly candid with their mates, for it takes time, trouble, ingenuity and a good mem- ory to concoct even a fairly plausible yarn and make it stick. But they dare not do it. There is too much danger of starting something. And 80 they abandon the straight road for the soft and devious path that steps high, wide and handsome around the truth. Now this fear of the truth that most married couples have is at the bottom of many divorces for it keeps husbands and wives from ever being honest with each other and thrash- ing out their grievances in the open and thus be given a chance to cor- rect whatever fault it was that got on the other’s nerves. Neither has the slightest idea of what it was that their mates found in them that made them unen- durable, nor what little trait of character irritated the other so that it blotted out all of his or her good qualities. And so, because neither one could take the truth or had the courage to tell it, another marriage went on the rocks. The moral of all of which is that when you get to the place where you have to grit your teeth when you hear John singing in his bath, or when you think what a fool a man is to marry when you find Mary’s hair in your brush, summon up your nerve and tell them the truth about how you feel and give them a chance to reform. It is a lot cheaper than divorce and less messy. DOROTHY DIX. My Neighbor Says: Ammonia and water in equal proportions will remove varnish from furniture, When folding a bedspread back for the night begin at the top of the spread and fold it to- ward the foot of the bed in half. Then fold from each end to- ward the center, forming a triangle, the point of which is toward the head and the base toward the foot of the bed. Hold the point and fold it §moothly over the footboard. To unfold, follow in reverse order. Pears stuffed -with chopped nuts and creamed cheese make a delicious salad when served on crisp lettuce leaves. Appliqued Crochet By BARONESS PIANTONL ‘This tea cloth is made by crocheting luscious bunches of grapes and sppliquing them on a dainty orchid organdie, The pattern comprises full information and instructions. de Ask for pattern No. 1220 and inclose 15 cents. Address orders to the Needlework Editor of The Evening Star. | esting to overlook. On Wednesday THE Enjoyment of DinifigRoom Gteatly.'Enh'aqce Here’s Real News . . . Ly SnING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, A fabric that’s light weight, holds its shape, is practically impossible to muss and is comfort- ably cool and smart seems almost too good to be true, but here it is in this smart summer suit. Actually a very, very thin wool, it is a crisp, trim-looking fabric obtainable in siz colors in this style. Wool in warm weather is hard to believe, but this sheer version seems destined to be hailed as one of the most completely wearable materials for summer suits. Note the three-button closing and huge patch pockets. P By HELEN VOGT. Far be it from us to rob Junior of his pre-dinner snack, but next time he wants a dime tobuy a super- sudsy strawberry soda, better see if you can talk him out of it. After all, you're going to need all those | dimes and nickels, and a lot more, if youre planning a shopping ex- pedition soon. The wonderful sum- mer clothes now pouring into local shops will set you out on a buying spree quicker than you can say the name of the confection Junior has in mind. And anyway, maybe he’ll settle for a 5-cent ice cream cone. Seriously, though, this is the time to buy your summer wardrobe. The stocks are fresh and not “picked over”; the selection is good and ex- tremely large; and you know just as well as we do that Washington jumps immediately into mid-sum- mer weather once the final winter winds have abdicated. If you shop now, before the weather gets un- bearably hot, you’ll find your dis- position considerably improved, and with your wardrobe all set early, you can settle back and enjoy life when the temperature ‘decides to really do a stratosphere flight. Sheers are among-the favorites at this season, and it’s little wonder when you consider their versatility and comfort. Particularly popular are the costume suits, usually with full length coat of sheer over a dress of the same material. Sometimes these sheer coats are used over a smooth rayon print, but whatever the combination, sheer prints in the redingote style are definitely im- portant. Very much in the spotlight, they make a trim-looking costume that you can wear from morning until night in perfect comfort. Youll find many of them in the stores— a great many in black and white or navy and white prints, and an equal number in the brighter tones. Spun rayon ensembles, coat and dress in redingote styles, are very popular and an excellent summer choice. Youll find the much- talked-of polka dots featured in these quite often—in fact, you'll see polka dots in everything this season. There has been some talk of satin for street wear, but we haven’t no- ticed a great deal being shown yet. However, we distinctly remember about two seasons ago that satins took very well, so they may return. Cottons, of course, are everywhere— and we're positive that they're going to' be more in demand than ever owing to the smart styles and clever handling of the fabric. Yesterday we didn’t have a chance to tell you about the weekly fashion shows and they've been too inter- Jellef’s held a showing of a famous make of cotton frocks, particularly stressing their features of wearabil- ity and washability. Very interest- ing were pictures of these dresses from their origin in 1916 up to the present time, and thoroughly’ tempt- ing were the modes for summer, 1940, Thursday night at the Shoreham Philipsborn’s presented a display of bathing suits and play togs modeled by local college girls. The newest and. smartest in swim suits were shown and featured the trends that are bound to make vacationing more fun than ever. The Embassy Gown Shop pre- sented summer clothes at luncheon at the Raleigh on last Saturday. | pooed. Particularly outstanding for - their * " Very Youthful Play Outfit For Vacation Wardrobe By BARBARA BELL. Everything about this play outfit is as young and pretty as the 8-to-16 girls who'll have such good times wearing it. The pinafore frock has a heart-shaped neckline, and a dart- fitted bodice to make one’s waist look BARBARA BELL ‘Washington Star. Inclose 25 cents in coins for (Wrap coins securely in paper.) Rinsing Rugs Here is an easy way to rinse small rugs after they have been sham- : Hang them outdoors ove 8 clothes line and rinse with & hose extra tiny. A big sash bowtie at the back adds to the illusion of waist- line slimness. The skirt is very full, just right for active sports. The shorts are unusudlly well cut, with shallow pleats in the back for better fit. ‘Three or four play suits like this will add a lot to the summer joy of every young thing who is prop- erly choosy about her sports clothes. It will look adorable in green cham- bray, red and white checked ging- ham, pink pique or white sharkskin to set off her suntan. It's very easy to make; the step-by-step sew chart explains everything. Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1922-B is designed for sizes 8, 10, 13, 14 and 16 years. Size 10 requires 3! yards of 35-inch material without nap for the ensemble. Luncheon Dish Jelly omelet is easy to make— and it's often a welcome innova- tion for lunch or suj . Just be- fore you serve a plain plum or apple jelly | turn it, half over be served at. | & skin robbed of its normal nourish- 1940, Massage For Skin Rich Creams Aid To All Aging Complexions By PATRICIA LINDSAY. When a face or throat begins to lose its freshness of appearance we speak of it as aging skin. This con- dition 1s hastened, we are told, by retarded circulation, nerve-strain, poor health or strenuous climatic conditions, Sometimes a long rest period, plenty of sun and a corrective diet restores a fresh beauty to our skin, but if an aggravating condition con- tinues we must resort to special ex- ternal treatment aided by stimulat- ing massage and good creams, For ment becomes flaky and dry, and those little lines about the eyes and mouth which we call expression lines, deepen into wrinkles and frowns, unless something is done. But it must be remembered that ne cosmetic can actually banish wrinkles, Wrinkles can be dimmed, but not erased entirely. Aging skins requires richer creams. Creams charged with rich oils which should be massaged gently but firmly over the face and throat and on the hands. It is a good thing to use such a lubricating cream at night before going to bed after you have washed your skin thoroughly with a mild, bland soap and water. Many women use the same cream, stint- ingly applied, as a foundation be- neath day or night make-up. An occasional masque, not too astrin- gent, aids in keeping the tiny face muscles firm. Because the throat has compara- tively few oil glands, the skin there becomes dry and crepey long before | the face skin shows signs of depleted nourishment, so we must begin to | pamper our throats the minute we | discover rings or dryness. The flabby pouch beneath the chin {(which we associate with an old| throat) comes later, when the mas- | seter muscles which extend along | the jawbone to the ear lose their| elasticity. Then the nose-to-mouth | lines deeper and our cheeks droop. | To prevent these unlovely beauty problems we should strive to keep the throat skin nicely lubricated | and the tipy muscles firm. This is accomplished through daily massage, following the contour of your face, | upward. Wisely selected creams | will supply the skin surface witn the oils it is lacking. But we must be consistent in our treatment of the throat if we wish to supplement it with what some abnormal condition has destroyed. Splashings of warm water alter- nated with chilled water, give. the skin a normal work-6@it.’ In“this simple treatment, after a good skin cleansing, lies the beauty se¢ret of our northland sisters whose com- plexions are clear and firm and| young looking. They believe in| exercising the skin pores in this manner at least twice a day. And, as you know, correct exercise in any form tends to keep our bodies younger longer, and our complexions, too! If you would like my egg or gelatine facial directions write me care of this paper and in- close a self-addressed, stamped (3-cent) envelope. Learn to Make Good Brown Sauce and Its Variations BOUILLON CUBE BROWN SAUCE. 2 tablespoons butter. 2 tablespoons flour. 2 bouillon cubes. 1 cup boiling water. Dash of pepper. Melt butter, stir in flour and cook until browned, stirring constantly. Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water and add, stirring until mix ture boils and thickens. Cook 3 min- utes longer, stirring occasionally, and season. Makes 1 cup sauce. MODIFICATIONS OF BOUILLON CUBE BROWN SAUCE. Mushroom—Add one - half cup whole button mushrooms sauteed in butter and one-quarter teaspoon ‘Warcestershire. Steak—Add one-half cup con- densed tomato soup, together with one-half cup minced onions sauteed in butter. When sauce is thick and smooth, add 2 tablespoons sherry and serve very hot, pouring imme- diately over steak. Snappy—Add 1 tablespoon minced onion, 1 tablespoon capers, one-half teaspoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar, simmered together for § minutes. Add dash of pepper and 2 tablespoons minced sweet pickle and serve very hot, with beef, veal or lamb. Chicken or game—Add one-quar- 4er cup chopped mushrooms sauteed in butter. Add 1 teaspoon onion juice, one-quarter cup mushroom liquor, sprig thyme and one-quarter cup sherry. Fish—Add 2 tablespoons minced onion, 2 tablespoons minced un- cooked ham, 2 tablespoons chopped mushrooms simmered with 6 pep- percorns, & small herb bouquet, 2 cups whitg wine and 1 cup fish stock. Strain sauce. Add 1 tablespoon an- chovy paste and serve very hot with any boiled or baked fish. “Husband now & WOMEN’S FEATURES. FOR THE JUNE d by Charming Surroundings |Stimulating WEDDING _0/ Afiott. hoa/ face— Dolengthen with long lies in coiffure, veil and neckline. Don’t widen with center part, bunches of hair across cheekbones, wide veil arrangement. 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