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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
THE CHILD OF SIX
BY CLYDE CALLISTER.

No home is perfect unless 1t has a
child rising 6 years and a kitten riS-
ing months, observed the poet
Southey. He may have been wrong
about the kitten.
From 6 to is not period of very
great physical changes. A child s
gains in height and weight during this
year are relatively less than they have
been. The average boy of short build
gains only 3 pounds during the year.
The medium-sized boy gains pounds
and the tall boy 5 pounds. Girls, how.
ever, gain more rapidly at this age.
The short girl gains pounds; the
girl of medium height usually gains
about pounds, while the girl who is
by nature tall gains pounds. Be.
tween 6 and Z the first permanent
molars usually appear.
Though not so eventful physically
as the years that have gone before,
mentally there are very important
developments during these IL months.
At this age children usually first show
the desire to excel in competition
The child Of completes more and imi.
tates less than he did when he was
younger. For this reason association
with other children about the same
age is considered very desirable. The
desire to excel forms a stronger mo-
tive for achievement at this age than
does the love Of approval or fear OF
punishment. Children of usually
first show a fondness for collecting
things-picture cards, dead flies, old
automobile licenses, postage stamps
cocoons. bits of string. The value or
possible usefulness Of the articles
seems to make little difference. This
collecting instinct usually continues
for several years and should by all
means be encouraged.
The normal boy or girl Of usually
knows his right hand from his left
can count IL or 10 coins and knows
the different coins in circulation. Most
children begin school about this age
but some distinguished educators feel
that it is time enough to begin formal
education a year later.
Children sometimes develop special
talent in music or acting at this age.
OF all talents, that for music usually
appears earliest. Lillian Gish began
her stage career when she was 6, and
so did Baby Zoe Rea. Charlotte
Bronte had read and enjoyed "Pil
grims Progress" at this age. Mary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
FOOD AND HEALTH
BY WfNIFRED STUART GIBBS.
Food Specialist.

/. Are starchy foods and too many
sweets harmful to the complexion?
How much starch and sweets may we
eat without endangering the condition
9 What foods are good for putting
on weight?
Answers.
l. Starchy foods, as well as sugary
foods, will not harm the complexion,
provided they are eaten in the proper
quantities. These two food groups
are indispensable in constructing a
balanced diet. The best form in which
to take starchy and sugary foods
must be determined to some extent
by the individual. On the other hand,
there are dietary standards that will
serve as a guide.
A young woman, for example. doing
desk work might choose her starch
and sugar as follows: At breakfast,
about three-eighths Of cup Of cooked
cereal, with two small mullins or
slices of buttered toast and table
spoon of sugar to go with the cereal
and coffee. AT luncheon, a slice of
bread, a medium-sized piece Of sponge
cake and one-half a tablespoon of
sugar. For dinner another slice of
bread with a medium sized potato and
one-half cup of some simple dessert,
which has been moderately sweetened.
This is rough, but it does give some
thing of an idea of the quantities OF
starch and sugary foods.
Indulgence in sweets such as candy
should not be carried to excess. The
average person Is probably the better
for eating candy only after a meal
and then to take not more than two
or three pieces at time. The starchy
and sugary foods outlined must, of
course, be accompanied by the proper
body building and body-regulating
foods.
2. A woman who wishes to put on
weight might plan her diet like this:
Breakfast, a small saucer of stewed,
dried or canned fruit or fresh fruit in
season, with three tablespoons of
grape nuts or wheat flakes or rice
puffs. with on egg, two slices of but
tered toast and three-quarters of a
cup of top milk or thin cream, and a
tablespoon of sugar to go with the
cereal and coffee. In the middle of
the morning, cup of cocoa or an
egg beaten upon glass of milk. AT
noon, about three.quarters of cup
Of cream of vegetable soup, some
fruit salad with a buttered roll and a
custard dessert or ice cream. In the
middle Of the afternoon, an egg
beaten up in fruit juice or, IL an egg
has been served at morning lunch, a
cup of chocolate, and for the evening
meal a one-half-inch piece of broiled
steak or roast beef, with scant cup
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
BEAUTY CHATS BY EDNA KENT FORBES

skin at the corners of the eyes as the
hands pass over this part. Bring
them down lightly to the chin, and go
over and over this circular motion.
End by washing off the cream, use
an astringent, and powder.
Massage up and down the back OF
the neck is amazingly soothing. There
are rubbers made Of rubber) with little
nodules or blunt teeth on them, MADE
to slip over the palms of the hand, Tor
use in bathing. If you spread cream
on the back of the neck and then rub
I'D and down with one of these. 1t Will
cure a headache when the ache comes
from exhaustion, 1t will make you
sleepy when you are wretchedly VIDE
awake at bedtime. 1t will relieve a
backache, too.
V. M. S.-As freckles are natural to
you, you cannot get rid of them. Pro
tect your skin from strong and direct
sunshine by thin coating Of powder,
and use simple bleach like cucumber
juice when the freckles show badly.
Powerful beaches that clear the skin
of freckles must be injurious because
| the bleaching must go on constantly
since the freckleS are forming all the
F.. time.
| Freckles are never considered det
riment to the appearance except by
! those who have them. They. suggest
| wind and sunshine, and add interest
| rather than detract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

He said. "Why don't you call me a liar
and be done with it," and I said, "All
right. You're liar, but I'm not done
with it by whole lot" He said.
who are you calling liar?" and l
said. well, now. guess" He said.
IF it wasn't for our wives being such
good friends I'd come over there and
take a poke at you for that" and /
said, Run in and get your wife's per-
mission. and If you come out again
you'll find me waiting"
Well, he just sat there and looked
at his dog some more, and stood
there and looked at both him and his
dog. and I was thinking it Is pity
that even a hound like that has to go
and live with any guy that has the
four bits to buy him. and was wish
ing Mr. Stewart would make another
smart crack, and just then Joan stuck
her head out the front door and said.
Come on in. Bob. Dinner Is waiting"
and at the same moment Mrs. Stewart
stuck her head out their door and
said, Dinner Is ready. Henry" and
Mrs. Stewart and Joan said hello to
each other. and Mr.. Stewart gave me
a look and I gave him one, and we
both went in to dinner, and that was
the end of the argument. and the
trouble with a fight like that Is that
you are not sure who won 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

BY MRS. HARLAND H. ALLEN.

The latter are the best wearing and
longest enduring Of all the Summer
silks. Unless they are well made. how
ever, they are difficult to tie. They
tend also to be heavy.
Linen ties are popular generally be-
cause OF the ease with which they
can be Numbered. They may be
bought in light colors and stripes, and
no ties ate any cooler to wear. In
many respects they are ideally adapted
to Summer wear. Shantung silks in
plain colors, closely resembling linen
are adapted to Summer wear also
They wear well and dry cleaning re-
stores their fresh appearance.
Cotton ties are bought frequently
and worn as silk by men who cannot
distinguish a fine mercerized cotton
from a silk. The merceriZed cottons
wear well. look well, and they may be
washed at home II the dyes are good.
Those who cannot afford good fou.
lards may buy worthy cottons in the
same patterns and economic at little
or no sacrifice Of appearance.
The points Of manufacture men,
toned above may be applied to cotton
ties as well. There is another point of
manufacture worth noting. Hand
tailored ties are usually better cut and
finished than machine sewn ones. or
course any woman can distinguish be.
tween hand and machine stitches in
moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Cream Salad Dressing.

This is a very delicious salad dress
ing in which ginger Is used instead Of
mustard, so that it can be used by
any one and will keep a long time.
Mix one.half a cupful Of vinegar with
one.half cupful of water. one tea.
spoonful Of ginger. two tablespoonfuls
Of sugar, one scant tablespoonful of
cornstarch dissolved in little warm
water, a lump of butter. pinch of
salt. and one egg we'll beaten. Cook
in a double boiler. Put away in
glass jar when cool. This will keep
for a long time. When wanted for
salad. take a tablespoonful Of the
dressing and mix with one-half a cup.
full Of sweet cream. Fine with lettuce,
potato salad, slaw or fruit salad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
It's Mine.

Tom and Tottie were playing on the
floor and Tottie needed long block
| for her house, so she reached Tor one
| living close to her hand.
THAT'S NINE" said Tom, beliig'
Tottie looked surprised and said, II
know il is. But / need 1t for my
house and you aren't using It, You
aren't playing blocks. Give me IL:
NO. Use your own blocks. inns
Ia NINE" and the young indivlduailst
Rugged the block close to him.
"You give me that, Tom, you mean
thing. You aren't using it. Give me
it," and Tottie fell upon him tooth
and claw.
children, children. what Is this?
Can't YOU play a minute without fight.
Ing? What's the matter?"
"She wants to take my block"
HE isn't using it. mother. Make
him give it to me-"
"Why can't she use it, Tom. If you
aren't going to-"
ITS mine. That's why. It's mine. "
80 it u.s." said mother, cheerfully
"Well. Tottie, you can't take another
persons things from him by force.
You'll have to see what you can do
without it. Put your wits to work
and find a way. Remember that box
Of tiles up in the bottom drawer?
Wouldn't they be fine? Try them
and see."
With a few doleful shifts and bale.
full glances In her brothers direction,
Tottie went for the tiles. Her face
was lighted with enthusiasm as she
logged them into the playroom. "I'N
make some house now" said she. and
set to work.
Tom drew near. His interest grew.
This was something like. II bet
you I can make a better house than
YOU" said he, feet astride, hands in
pockets.
Can you? Where you going to get
the tiles? You can't have mine
Mother. make Tottie let me have
some tiles. She doesn't need them
ALL"
They're hers" said mother, with
f1ne Indifference.
There was silence in the playroom
for a couple Of long minutes. Then
Tom said, LET me have some, Tottie.
I'll let you use my blocks"
Tottie was a modern young woman.
though her years numbered but 6.
Eyes. Well make it up that every.
thing in this playroom belongs to
me and you and if I'm not using it
you can, and If you're not using it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Buying His" Summer Neckwear

Yes. shoppers, 1t is economical to
buy Summer neckwear for him
and the reasons are manifold. Heavy
silks wear out quickly in Summer, and
they are warm. Winter and Fall pat.
terms are not attractive for bright
warm weather wear. and they are out
of place with Summer suits and
shirts. Two sets of neckwear for the
seasons are an economy, and add to
the appearance of any man.
Summer materials for neckwear are
light but serviceable and usually laun.
derable. There are silk foulards, silk
crepe, linen, cotton, rayon and mix.
lures of any of these. The silk fou.
lard Is perhaps the most attractive
and easily the dress tie of this array.
They may be bought in light airy pat.
terms, and in various twills. The gum
twill is known as one Of the sturdiest
and most desirable.
When buying foulards look at the
lining. Cotton wadding Is used in
the inexpensive foulards, and while
it is satisfactory it is not as long ell
during as the canvas strip lining used
in higher priced foulards. The latter
will wear better, and dry cleaning
will restore ties lined with IT to an
almost new" appearance. Lately the
finest foulards and silk crepe have
been lined, or interlined. with self
material or plain silk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

Queen Of Scots was betrothed to the
Dauphin of France at this time and
set sail with her retinue for France
to live in the French royal household
until her marriage. Sir Walter Scott,
the great novelist, later said that he
was at this age true virtuoso, zone
who wishes to and will know every.
thing"
1t was when she was 6 that Helen
Keller first came into contact with her
teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan. who,
by infinite patience. broke through
the barrier that had kept this blind,
deaf and dumb child from knowledge
of her environment.
(Copyright. 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

Q J. suit, North should bid it over the
double and rebid it if necessary
North's actual holding is between
these two, so he quite properly passes
East's only possible response tc
Vests double is his weak club suit
This bid passing around to North
North now bids his diamonds. South
reading this bid as not In the nature
of a rescue. bids two no trumps.
Salient Points of the Play.
Trick 2. East holds off to provide for
the possibility Of South's holding only
two diamonds.
Trick IL. South must either UNI
guard the king Of spades or discard
the queen Of hearts. making dummy s
heart good
Mr.. Whitehead will answer questions con
corning. your bridge problems. Write to him
care of this paper. inclosing self addressed
stamped envelope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
HOME NOTES
BY JENNY WREN.

A cozy window seat Is very great
addition to the comfort and good looks
Of any room. This one Is particularly
we'll proportioned. Every window seat
should have a deep pad to make it
thoroughly comfortable. Little sepa-
rate cushions are also desirable since
the window sill does not make good
support for the back.
The color effect achieved in this win
dow seat Is very nice. The Grapes are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
DIR CHILDREN By Angelo pa,ri

can. Else you can't have anything
Of NINE"
Tom surrendered and the two set
about their own business.
II hope the agreement lasts" said
mother to dad. I'm heartily tired
Of their eternal squabbling about
It's mine.'"
"It will help" said dad. 81 used to
fight with my brother and I guess
you did, too"
"A little" admitted mother. "He
was too bossy. And I wasn't as clever
at Tottie.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Massage.

massage.
Massage is the most restful thing
there is. 1t will refresh tired muscles,
it will bring up blood to the surface
of the skin, it will soothe tangled
nerves. 1t does not much matter
whether you happen to know how to
massage or not; if you are tired, dead
tired, nervously tired, try massage
and see how much better you feel.
AS tiredness shows most in the face,
massage this for 10 minutes. Always
begin by covering the skin with cold
cream, cleansing or flesh building, ac-
cording to your needs. If you know
nothing of massage motions. simply
use the palms and four fingers of
each hand; begin by putting them to-
gether at the point Of the chin, rub up
over the mouth to the nose (Which
lifts sagging muscles around the
mouth and smooths out the wrinkles
that form here much too readily, then
separate the hands, and go out over
the top of each cheek to the tops of
the ears. Press little against the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

of creamed potatoes, about one-third
cup of buttered carrots or beets, or
other vegetables in season, serving
Of lettuce salad and another custard
dessert with nut cookies. This dietary
increases the normal food plan about
one.third, and should result in putting
on weight.
Copyright 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
DIARY OF A
NEW FATHER
Wednesday Evening.
BY BOB DICKSON.

Wednesday Evening.
came home little early this after
noon. and this guy Stewart. who lives
next door. was home already and sit
ting on his front steps smoking, and
it probably Is a good thing to keep
bird like him in the neighborhood, on
account of the kind of tobacco he
smokes saves you the trouble of spray
ing your plants and things.
He said. I'm just watching my dog
bury a bone" and I said, Il have
heard of fellows seeing snakes when
there weren't any, but I never heard
of seeing dogs. Your dog isn't even
in sight," and he said, Yes he Is.
Around here between the houses"
So ] walked over and there was the
dog. I said, You have a 50-foot lot,
haven't your" and Mr.. Stewart said,
YES" and I said. well. that's all
have. Why not let your dog bury his
bones in his own yard?'' He said,
Hes in my yard. isn't he?" and l
said, 1.-The back end of him may be,
but there's a lot to that dog, and the
bone-burying part is digging on my
lot"
Mr.. Stewart said. "Oh, no. He's a
good two or three feet this side Of the
property line" / said, You're cock.
eyed. That bone cellar is in my yard"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Fresh Raspberry Sauce.

Mash some fresh raspberries and let
them stand for "a hours. Strain
through a sieve fine enough to keep
back the seeds. For each quart Of
pulp add a pint of sugar, stir until
the sugar is dissolved, then let boil
rapidly for II minutes. Store in fruit
jars like canned fruit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

Of printed linen. The background is
apple green, latticed in a darker green.
and the flowers are bright orange.
The glass curtains are very pale gold
sunfast. The window seat pad is COW
cred in deep orange linen, and the
cushions are black, mauve, green and
yellow linen.
The effect Is both unusual and good
looking. OF course, the same colors
have been used throughout in decorat-
ing this room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

Mont-Saint, Michel, situated on a
rocky islet at the mouth Of the Coues.
non River, is one Of the most famous
fortresses of France. The bay sur.
the island is nearly dry at
low water and permits pilgrims to ap-
proach the rock, but the bay fills with
treacherous rapidity at flood tide, and
many victims have been claimed by it.
The present buildings on the island
date from the year 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

= Calient Points of the Bidding.
Following Vests double of South's
no trump, 1t Is a close question
whether North should or should not
bid his diamond suit. With as good
as an original diamond bid, the rule
is to show such suit in this position.
And with six card @ 10, K j, or
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
FOX TROT TO VICTORY,
 DEMOCRATIC STRATEGY
Combined Clubs Will Hold Public Ball al Paragon Inn
 on March 2S.

Matthew J. Callahan has been named chairman of q committee to |, onduct the first annual ball Of the combined democratic clubs of New Britain at the Paragon inn. March 2s. His election came last night after the party voted to attempt the first function of its kind ever staged here. Lawrence P. Mangan is secretary of the committee and the aides are: pr. Henry R. Lasch. James Curtin. Councilman Lucian Macora. Alderman John r. Maerz Councilman Thomas B. Fay, Rob ert Kerrigan. William J. Farley Cram, Mrs. William F. Mangan, Mrs. Joseph NJ. Halloran. Mrs Harry Hart. Mrs. James Curtin Mrs. Thomas J. Smith. Mrs. &. Doran, Miss Elsie Gourson. Miss Maude Hatton and Miss Anna Ro- mejko.
 It was voted to set March 26 as the last day for filing petitions for office and if there is to be a con- test a primary date will be an rounced at that time.
 The Hardware City Democratic Womcn's club will hold one of its weekly whist and bridge parties Friday afternoon at headquarters in United building. A meeting ot party workers will be heid next Monday night.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
PAST WINTER WAS
 AN AVERAGE ONE
Weather Figures Show It Was
 Not Unusually Mild

New York, March 15.--(P}-Two popular misconceptions, encounter ed with increasing frequency as spring approaches, were exploded today by the cold, hard statistics in the New York office of the United States weather bureau. Contrary 10 general belief: it was not an exceptionally mild winter. as many have averrcd; and it was not an exceptionally foggy one in New York.
 Speaking "in the average" James H. Scarr, forecaster, said Noycm- Der, 1926 was just as cold and inst as warm as the leverage Novcm- ber' in the last 56 years, while De- cember was, in fact, , degrees cold CT; January was normal and Fcbru- ary was again 5 degrees below the average.
 Low visibility notwithstanding New York is far from being in q class with London, or even San Francisco, when it comes to fogs despite the frequency Of traffic de Id SS io bt'ill llll'I D anu ift'llI llil e bOr accidents.
 Actually" said MT Scarr, there has been only one day more of dense fog than usual in this vicinity this year. The fog days. however, have got a lot of publicity because of an unusually large number Of harbor accidents"
 The fogs that obscure the New York harbor are commonly an out growth of what to the layman seems like a happy condition.
 A soft zephyr from the inland re- gions in contact with a colder sur i"c" body, the sea, produces the fog.
 Even so," said MT. Scarr. draw ing out the huge record books in his desk. New York, while not the clearest spot in the world, is cer- tainly not the foggiest. Take the Pacific coast-for instanCc-or the Grand Banks off Newfoundland"
 "The area of thickcst fog in the
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15

ember g. Of J. R. Mckee, before Compensation Commissioner F. T. Buckingham yesterday.
 Lingarde was employed by Nc kee whose estate adjoined the Ely Court school grounds and the claim is that he was instructed by his cm- ployer 10 aid the firemen in every possible way. Lingarde went into
New Britain herald., 1927-03-15
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, MARCH 15 1927

Atlantic s, 1n," he continued. 'Js -. ,- '.u.a.u miles east of here, a l"7g 'gg-shaped bank ex- isis out there. With it's southwest point backing occasionally into Long Island or the New Jersey coast. Off Newfoundland in the summer, 50 per cent of the days are fogEy.