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Evening star., 1928-05-31
MADE CHURCH LECTURERS.
Izetta Jewel Miller and Sir Harry
Japp Named by Scientists.

Mrs. IZetta Jewell Miller and Sir
Henry Japp have been appointed to the
board OF lectureship of the Christian
Science Parent Church.
Mrs. Miller has been an active Chris
tian Scientist for years. She IL ma
Evening star., 1928-05-31

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Evening star., 1928-12-24
Pretentious and Difident.

People are not natural" because
they are pretentious or difident. Pre-
tense and diffidence are obstacles to
being yourcelf; and being yourself-your
best Self-iS an indispensable condition
of mental fitness, of moral fitness also
Few persons lives have run SO smooth
ly that they haven't been hampered
by one or another of these handicaps,
and many have known both. There
is something in human nature that
invites both of these interferences with
our efforts.
The diffident deserve lenient consid-
Grafton. Few persons want to be diff
dent or enjoy being so; they would
like to be natural, or even bold, but
every attempt to put their best foot
forward results in hesitating limp.
Under like circumstances the preten-
tious strut. The difndent put them
selves at discount; the pretentious
hold themselves at premium. If both
could be natural, their par value would
appear.
A psychological fairy would transform
the diff1dence into confidence. A little
confidence, unlike little knowledge, is
not a dangerous thing, but a necessary
bit of equipment. Even if we have to
put it on as defensive armor, we may
get to wear it naturally If we can lose
the uneasy sense of self-concern. Pre-
tense and .difidence are social re-
sponses. Robinson Crusoe had no occa-
sion for either.
Not bad conscience but the awe of
society makes many of us towards. We
are courageous and natural enough
when alone. "a man who pretends to
himself is humbug or fool, and a
woman no less so.) Both failings arise
from our great sensitiveness to the
opinions of others. Mrs Grundy is a
tyrant, yet without her we wouldn't be
quite normal, either. The problem Is
to direct that social Sensitiveness wise
ly. without it we should never develop
a proper sense of pride and shame. We
must become proud and ashamed of
proud, nor too easily shamed. There is
| the middle ground of being natural,
| while sensitive to pride and shame.
Difidence comes in somewhere be-
tween plain Shyness (Which is often a
| youthful ailment, in time outgrown)
and sense of inferiority, which is a
more serious obstacle that spoils many
| an otherwise normal life. It's lack
of being on easy terms with ones self
A good remedy is liberal dose of sue
cess. Doing things and getting alb
sorbed in the doing is the sovereign
remedy, forgetting the you that is doing
| in the thrill of the performance
Don't act, just be and do.
The pretentious are suffering from
| another form of the same malady;
they, too, are not on easy terms with
themselves So they substitute a self
more to their liking and try to convince
| themselves that they are at" Shake
J speare said that "all the worlds a
STAGE" because thers are 50 many pre-
Evening star., 1928-12-24
Work by the Home Dressmaker
BY MARY MARSHALL.

For today's sketch asked our
artist to show a dress that she
thought could be made successfully by
the home Gressmaker-and you see
what she has chosen. The skirt is of
chiffon made with fullness let in at
one side and 1t is slightly but not ex-
aggeratedly uneven at the hem, which
is finished with picot You could
hardly go wrong there because If you
follow a good pattern carefully you
will have no trouble with the drapery
and the picot done at small cost by
a professional will give an expert fin
ish.
The bodice is formed by an over
blouse of lace worn over the slip top
which holds the chiffon skirt. Lace is
a good material because it may easily
be finished off at the neckline and
armholeS by means of narrow bias
facing of the chiffon.
It is easier to get good effect with
an irregular materiaN like lace than
with a plain material like satin, taf-
feta or satin crepe.
The overblouse arrangement has
advantages because if you are some
what taller or shorter than the aver
age figure the difference can easily
be allowed for where the skirt and
blouse overlap. and the chiffon sash
can be arranged at nearly normal
waistline to give the slightly bloused
effect that is considered smart.
This weeks home dressmaking help
shows how to make one of the new
straight skirts with a wide side pleat
at the left side A convenient little
skirt to wear with a sweater or over
blouse. If you will send me your
stamped. elf-addressed envelope I
will gladly send you a copy OF this
diagram with a sketch of the finished
garment and directions for making it.
(Copyright 1921
Evening star., 1928-12-24
KEEPING MENTALLY FIT
BY JOSEPH JASTRoW.

tenders in it-what a cynic would call
the great army of Shirt-frontS. There
are some fairly innocent pretenSes that
deceive nobody, and make the passing
show more interesting. So many good
people get so much pleasure out Of their
pretenses that it would be pity to spoil
seem to live in state of fear that they
may be taken for ordinary folk.
All of which grows tiresome, and be-
comes an obstacle to making the best
of yourself. 1t Is a confession that
you're not satisfied with what you are.
Society provides the readiest examples.
Everybody but hermit is in society,
but only the elect are in Society. The
pretentious issue tickets Of admission
to themselves; speech, manner, dress,
interests, all follow to add a little sense
of reality to the illusions. The result
is more a manikin than a man, a
fashion plate than a person. Thus
many an otherwise worthy character is
ruined.
The psychological fairy would trans
form pretense into assurance; for that
is the natural measure of assertion
that helps us to make the best of our
selves. The pretentious may be grate-
full that they have escaped the handi-
cap of diffidence. They are thus near
er the normal, and for that reason more
responsible for their misguided condi-
ton. To provide a social system in
which it is easy to meet your fellow
human naturally is the goal OF de-
Copyright, 1927
Evening star., 1928-12-24
MOVIES AND MOVIE PEOPLE
BY MOLLIE MERRICK.

consecrated to his wife and baby. It Is
the same wife he began with. Holly
wood is betting on Harold Lloyd to
finish life with her. He's one movie"
to be proud of. The village points to
his with pride.
Harold Lloyd's next picture Is going
to be made without talk. In seven
months time, when the silent version
is complete, Harold Lloyd will put in q
talkie version, should the new medium
prove the rip-snorting success pro-
ducerS expect.
What is probably the largest studio In
HOLLYWOOD has committed itself to 100
per cent talkie and has imported play
wrightS galore. They go into confer
ence with Scenarists who have been
reared on formula" There is dead
lock, and a supervisor who doesn't
know anything about talkieS or much
about old-fashioned movies can't find
out which side to disagree with. The
motto of all supervisors is When in
doubt, disagree"
Count Ilya Tolstoy is back in Holly
wood gnaWing raw carrot as he StrollS
about the studio lots and speaks his
mind on taIkleS.
The count thinks they are the bunk,
but he puts that opinion into language
worthy of Tolstoy, although he ad-
nitS some of his own stories might
make good talkieS. There are a lot Of
people of that opinion regarding their
brain children, and they have not ar
rived at the modest conclusion as .
result of a raw carrot diet, either.
Lady at studio window:
I'D like to speak to the man I saw
this morning No, I don't remember
his name, but he was tallish man with
a voice that curled up at the edges"
Perhaps he had it permanently
waved. Hollywood goes in for forcible
Identification.
Copyright. 1928. by North American
Newspaper Alliance)
Evening star., 1928-12-24
Carrot Sweet Pickle.

0crape and rinse some carrots, then
cut IA pieces the size Of small CHER
kins. Cook until tender In sliehtly
salted water. Make sirup by boil
ing together for 10 minutes one cup
full Of water, one cupful Of cider vinegar
and three cupfuls of sugar. cooking with
these two sticks of cinnamon broken
In small pieces. and one tablespoonful
Of whole cloves, the spices being tied
in Q small muslin bag When the sirup
IS sufficiently thick, put in the well
drained carrots and cook until tender,
then put in jars and seal hot after
removing the spice bag.
Evening star., 1928-12-24
BY ]. p. GLASS.

There never was a closer bond be-
tween son and parent than that which
united David Belasco and his mother.
Mr.. Belasco once told me that it was
his mother who first discerned his
talent for the drama and started him
on his career in the theater-a career
that was to bring him international
fame.
The very circumstances of his birth
intensified their relationship. Mrs.
Belasco and her husband had arrived
in San Francisco during the Cali fN~aia
gold rush, after long and ying
argosy first from Portugal to = gland
and then from England to : nerica.
The young woman expected mother
hood at any moment. 1t &c as the
Journey ended.
San Francisco was bedlam in
which the only lodging to be obtained
was a humble basement room. During
the night a storm came up and this
cellar retreat was -3ded. Upon a bed
that fioated unc, ftainly on muddy
waters, while a hastily summoned doc
tor worked almost hip-deep in the in
Ondation, David Belasco was born.
No wonder that mother and son
thereafter were held fast by ties of
unusual felicity and understanding
ships of the sons struggle for a career,
upon which She helped him to embark.
But the mother played more than
one important role in his life. Years
later she convinced him that the dead
come back.
It had been day Of strenuous re-
hearsal for new play. Completely
worn out, Mr.. Belasco had gone to
bed--he was at his home in Newport
and fallen into a deep sleep.
almost Immediately, however" he
says, Il was awakened and attempted
to rise, but could not. I was then
greatly startled to see my dear mother
whom / knew to be in San Francisco
standing close by me.
"As I strove 10 speak and sit up, she
smiled at me-a loving, reasSuring smile
spoke my name-the name she called
me in my boyhood-'Davy, Dayy Davy!
then, leaning down, seemed to kiss me;
then drew away little and said: DO
not grieye. All is we'll and l am hap
py;' then moved toward the door and
vanished"
Morning came. Mr.. Belasco related
the incident TO his family.
Il believe my mother is dead" he
said
He returned TO his rchearsals. Re.
cess was taken for luncheon. While
he was eating. member of his staff
came TO his table The man brought
with him a number Of letters and
kilograms which he had brought from
the box office of the theater
The hard work of the rehearsals haC
dimmed Mr. Belasco's recollection OF
his strange experience of the preceding
night.
However, it returned to his conscious
ness with a rush
Among the letters and telegrams
Brought to me-" he relates, was a mes
sage from San Francisco.
1T told me that my mother had dice
ehe night before!
Death had come about the time
E had seen her in my room"
The Strangest feature of the episode
vas still to be revealed. 1t was brought
eut in later correspondence.
Evening star., 1928-12-24
LIGHT FRUIT CAKE.

half cup butter scant, one
cup sugar, one-half cup milk, one
seven-eighths cup flour sift first.
then measure pastry flour, three
teaspoons baking powder, four
egg whites, one-half teaspoon
vanilla, one-half cup raisins
Seeded and cut in pieces), two
ounces citron (thinly sliced and
cut in pieces or strips), one-third
cup walnut meats (cut in pieces),
In making mixture reserve one
tablespoonful flour to use for
dredging fruit and nuts. Cream
butter, add sugar gradually and
continue creaming. Add milk,
then flour mixed and sifted with
baking powder, beat all thorough
ly, add flour and fruits. Fold in
beaten whites last. Bake in an
gel cake tin / hour 1925 degrees
Fahrenheit).
Evening star., 1928-12-24

something. done to them. The mother
of the boy knew this and when a de-
livery man appeared with parcel. the
boy was at her heels and inquired what
it was. He was informed that the pack
age contained the aunt's shoes which
she was expecting. The parcel was
placed in closet in the aunts room.
This apparently satisfied the boy.
When the aunt returned in the eve
ming the lad ran to meet her and told
her that her shoes had been delivered.
The young woman hastened to the
room to examine her footwear, closely
followed by her nephew.
There is the box" said the lad point
ing.
The aunt removed the cover In front
of the youngster and was amazed to
find within much desired gift for the
little fellow. His eyes popped. The
aunt dosn't know whether the boy was
suspicious of the package and cleverly
contrived to discover its contents or If
he actually believed that he was lead
ing the aunt to her shoes.
The writer of this column desires to
thank the numerous readers who have
sent him cards. He wishes for you all
a Merry Christmas and in the words of
the immortal Rip VanWinkle, MAY you
live long and prosper"
Evening star., 1928-12-24
Celeried Peas.

Into q mixing bowl put two cupfuls
Of freshly cooked canned peas drained
from their liquid. Season with half a
teaspoonful Of salt and little pepper.
Then stir In one cupful or more of
diced cooked celery, mixed with one
and one-half cupfuls Of medium white
sauce. Turn the mixture into but
tered baking dish Of medium size and
scatter buttered bread crumbs over the
top. Bake uncovered In hot oven for
10 minutes, or until heated through
and nicely Drowned. One or two quar-
tered hard-cooked eggs may be added.
Evening star., 1928-12-24
Raspberry Cookies.

Sift together three times three cup
fuls Of -four, two and one-half tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, and one
fourth teaspoonful of salt. Cream half
a cupful of butter, add one cupful of
sugar, the grated rind of one lemon, one
egg beaten light, and alternately one
fourth cupful of milk and the flour mix
ture. Knead in the last of the flour
mixture. Roll the dough part at time
into thin sheet and cut it into rounds.
Spread the rounds neatly to the edge
the jam and press together lightly.
Set into a baking pan, brush over the
tops with the white of egg, dredge with
granulated sugar, and bake for about
IL minutes.
Evening star., 1928-12-24
Hamburg Savory Pie.

Force through pastry tube some
we'll seasoned rather stiff mashed po-
tato to which a beaten egg has been
added, making an elaborate border in
a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the
potato with grated cheese and set IN
hot oven to color slightly the tips >of
the potato roses. Just before sending
to the table, fill the center of the dish
with broiled or salted hamburg steak
run through a food chopper once again
after cooking and moistening literally
with thick, especially well seasoned to-
mato sauce. If at hand, q little minced
green pepper or a few sauted mush-
rooms may be added to the sauce.
Evening star., 1928-12-24

OO1A0os
The bonus was meager. "I'll be glad
to show you my license and my name
is"
What did the driver Of the sedan
say? Simply this; Buddy, you go
on your way. There's nobody going
to see you lose your bonus. Even if you
had knocked a side of the car in, we
wouldn't throw a wrench into your
day"
They parted friends.
He had gotten out the wrong side of
the bed few mornings ago. Nobody
has ever decided which Is the wrong
side, by the way. In the first place
he had some Christmas shopping to
do and that annoyed him. His car,
which was to have been delivered by
the repairman that morning, had not
arrived. So he just felt naturally
cussed. He stood on the curbing wait
ing for bus or trolley when a smiling
stranger drew up in a closed car and
asked him if he was going downtown.
OF course he was and he accepted the
invitation of the amiable unknown. AS
they drove on, names were exchanged,
and before they reached New York
avenue and Thirteenth street they were
pretty well acquainted. Through just
Evening star., 1928-12-24
Ounce Chips.

Put the peeling from two seedless
oranges through food chopper, using
the coarse knife, add one cupful of
water, and simmer until tender. Then
add the juice and pulp of the fruit
and three cupfuls of ounces pared,
cored and put through the food
chopper Cook for 20 minutes, add
from one to one and one-half cupfuls
of sugar, consulting your taste, and
cook for 10 minutes longer, or instead
berries, pears or pineapple, with cup
full of water asad sugar to taste. AL are
delicious.
Evening star., 1928-12-24
such circumstances do men sometimes
win richest friendships.


win richest friendships.
y y
We expect and not unnaturally, that
those who perform uniformed service
be familiar with the city in which they
serve. It would be q ludicrous sight
for = policeman to approach a citizen
and inquire the way to certain locality
or address. To expedite the delivery
Of messages the messenger boy is ex-
pected to possess working knowledge
of the city.
Driving in Alaska avenue the other
night we were hailed by young fell
low in the drivers seat Of an open
car. He wore telegraph messengers
uniform. How do you get to Chevy
Chase Circle from here?" he inquired.
He was then headed for Baltimore and
points East. Obviously he was
brand-new messenger or a pinch-hitter
during the holidays We advised him
to go through Rock Greek Park to Con-
necticut avenue, but upon mature con-
sideration, changed the direction. There
is no easier spot in the world where
one can become lost than Rock Creek
Park, If one Is not familiar with its
winding roads.
These have been anxious days for
the parents of alert youngsters. Tiny,
snoW-white flbs have saved many a
situation when the representatives OF
Evening star., 1928-12-24
The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

A sedan rolled through the street
and reached an intersection. A siza-
BILE sign admonished drivers to observe
care and move slowly. The owner of
the sedan obeyed the injunction and
drove at q snail's pace. Across the
intersecting street a large truck sped
1t was rather late and the driver Of
the truck was tired. He had been de-
livering Christmas parcels all day and
was anxious to get home, perhaps. AS
he crossed the street he suddenly de-
cided to stop and back up. Without
warning he threw his gears into reverse
and bumped into the sedan.
For the briefest fraction Of . second
it looked aS If the sedan would fold
IN Itzn a fp1eScOnP
Evening star., 1928-12-24

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, December "a
Santa Claus comes to Hollywood in
foreign car instead of sleigh. His
Jingle bells become weird horn with
devious tones His greatcoat has an
imposing label on the inside of the
collar. If he hasn't all these things,
Hollywood just isn't interested in him.
A Hollywood baby whose parents are
making $4,000 to $4,000 year isn't
impressed with a train of cars or new
doll Perhaps the wealthiest baby in
Movieland is little Gloria Lloyd, small
daughter of Harold Lloyd. Her father
humor profitable. It's the only kind
that does produce great revenue con-
sistently.
Little Gloria Lloyd told the Holly
wood Santa Claus what she wanted.
She is going to have doll house with
running water and electric light equip
ment. 1t is true house in every sense
of the word. The furniture is all spe-
cially made. Gloria will drive up to it
in her own tiny car And it is a real
car.
Another thing little Gloria will find
in her stocking is a new bathroom-all
her own. 1t will have a tiny sunken
tub; special shower, with little taps
placed for dimpled hands. Everything
will be made to scale. Her own weigh
ing machine and exerciser I suppose
her own reducing machine also. No
Hollywood baby with any sense of
what's what would have hipSl
At that, Gloria Lloyd Is the child of
two cinemaites who have never lost
their cheerful, sane, wholesome outlook
on life.
Harold Lloyd's new home is almost a
village in itself He has his own golf
course; his own motion picture theater,
equipped for sound films;s his own
friends, I might add And they are
the friends who helped put him where
he is; the loyal men who have been
his ASSOCIATE IS through the years.
| Harold Lloyd Is mans man, liking
outdoor sports. And the time he has
aWay from his golf and his movies is
Evening star., 1928-12-24
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Tuesday, December 25.

Kindly stars will prevail in tomor-
rows horoscope, according to astrology.
Benefic aspects are strong for the
Christmas holiday, which promises even
more good cheer than formerly.
The morning is read as most favor
able to happy time in which the most
harmonious vibrations will affect rich
and poor alike.
There is promise of benefits from as
sociation with ones elders and friends.
It is time in which to seek those who
occupy high place in the life scheme.
Under this rule 1t is deemed especially
fortunate to give with the utmost gen.
erosity and without fear OF the fiat
pocketbook.
Women should be particularly happy
for Venus smiles on them, promising
love from friends and kinsfolk.
It is read as lucky wedding day, for
it seems to presage lasting loyalty and
growing fortunes.
Thealers and other places Of public
entertainment should profit greatly
The Gay is held to be rarely favorable
to amusements of the higher order.
In the evening there is an aspect that
inclineS toward overeXertion, excite
ment and consequent fatigue. Those
who dance should be careful.
There is a sign supposed to give
warning that special attention should
be paid to diet and beverages. The
stomach may be unusually critical re-
garding its treatment. Special respect
should be shown to it.
Good news is indicated in the fig
uration which seems to presage q new
year of supreme prosperity.
Lovers have the promise of day ir
which they enjoy many pleasant hours
but they are warned that there may bt
a disappointment or mischance thai
! tests their good nature.
Under this direction of the stars the
old as we'll as the young may be ex'
ceedingly susceptible to romance.
Persons whose birth date it is have
the augury of Journeys and delightful
: holidays in the coming year, which
should be a time of mental development
| and material prosperity.
Children born on that day probably
| will have a strong artistic trend. The
| subjects of Capricorn usually enjoy the
| good things of the world and many
| bless it by passing through it.
tCOpyright. 192S)
Evening star., 1928-12-24
DAILY DIET RECIPE
OMELET ECLAIR.

Three eggs, three-fourths cup
macaroon crumbs, three table
spoonfuls chocolate sauce, three
tablespoonfuls whipped cream.
SERVES THREE PORTIONS.
Break eggs and beat with five
or six strokes only. Add maca-
room crumbs, or lady finger
crumbs can be substituted. Pour
eggs into hot and buttered small
frying pan. Shuttle the eggs
around and when fairly set shape
like boat. Hold pan over fire
until ome1et becomes fluffy and
then turn out on a platter. Cover
with chocolate sauce and deco
rate with whipped cream.
DIET NOTE.
Recipe furnishes protein, fat
and sugar. Lime, iron and vita
minis A and B present. Should be
eaten in moderation only by the
normal adult of average or under
weight.
Evening star., 1928-12-24
SUPPER
WAFFLES FOR FOUR.

Two cups -four, four teaspoons
QeveD baking powder, one-half
teaspoon salt, sifted together. Mix
two beaten eggs, four teaspoons
butter and one and a half cups
milk. Add slowly to flour mix
ture and beat for 8 minutes.
Should be of consistency to pour
we'll. Have mold sizzling hot,
pour butter IN center Of mold,
return to stove. Bake at least 2
minutes to be crisp.
Evening star., 1928-12-24

O1. NICh nave dp~
peared unheralded.
Then again, they
have had unfortu-
nate reactions. In
a certain local
household there is
a small boy, and
an aunt. Now,
this youngster has
b e en- rum | n g
around in circles
for the past month.
Each tim e the
doorbell rings he
has a yen to an
sWer the summons.
A few days ago
his aunt sent a
pair of shoes back
~ n efArn ~ haun