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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-23
SUB ROSA
BIZ MIMI.
Ringing Door Bells.

When was a kid in a small town,
the boys used to amuse themselves and
aggravate the neighbors by ringing door
bells, ringing them and then running
away. Maybe did the trick once or
twice, but it's more of a game for boys,
when they are young and when they
grow up, too.
If there are few callers at q house,
the ringing Of the bell is quite an event.
Somebody rushes to the door with the
expectations of meeting either an old
friend or some very interesting stranger.
Fancy the disappointment when there
is nobody there!
Well, a girls life is something like
that Opportunity or natrimony rings
the bell. and the young heart vibrates
in response to the echoes. But it's
different when there is nobody there
and the ring proved a false alarm
yes, and how often is that the case at
the doors of our very heartsl
In the olden days, they say, o man
who called upon a girl came with in
tentionS just as now he comes with o
fiiver. He didn't call with the idea Of
passing pleasant evening but was get
ting all set to pass pleasant life in
the society of the young thing In mus
lin and ruffles. When he rang the
Dell, IL maze some noise.
But these are days when the boys
are up to their old tricks again. They
look like boys, all right, when they
come dressed up in their golf knickers,
and they act like the miscnievous lit
tie urchins who used to rattle the bell
and then scoot to cover.
They pay us attentions but do not
always pay strict attention to us.
Then, they are as likely to ring one
bell as another. Our names are on
the list and we get ring when our
turn comes. But what does 1t amount
to?"
The man Of the old school who rang
bells in that way was duly known as q
flirt or philanderer. He didn't seek an
entrance into a feminine heart but was
satisfied to bring the girl to the door.
Only nowadays he does this by footing
his horn like the old-style fishman.
OF course, there are men who ring
at the door of girls heart with the
idea of selling himself and his line to
| her. But the average man has lost that
sense of responsibility which the boys
| with side whiskers used to have. He
| wants to get us interested and then
| Skiddoo to ring another bell.
A girl may be foolish to answer all Of
these rings, but there is that old idea,
you know, that the right guy will put
in an appearance some day, and we
want to have our lamps trimmed and
burning for him.
Copyright, 1929
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Don't Be a Sheep.

Adolescent boys and girls have GER
tain sheeplike quality that ought to be
wiped out as soon as they can get
around to it. You boys who paste your
hair down and polish 1t so that it looks
like vanished wig, who wear queer
hats when everybody" wears them and
go without any hat In the SevereSt
Storms because nobody wears one"
why behave like sheep?
1ngly. Who is the leader you are fol-
q red hat, smoke cigarettes, cut school
to take in "jazz affair."" talk through
the corner of your mouth and dribble
your words as though you scarce knew
their meaning? Know anything about
the person you are following? Wouldn't
1t be good idea to know him? To get
an idea of who he was and where he
was heading? Perhaps he did these
things to earn his bread and butter.
Maybe he would have preferred to have
worn his own silky, light-sprinkled
hair? Maybe he would have been glad
to have worn your soft gray hat or
your froSh's cap? Perhaps he would
rather have trained for the team than
have smoked those ciggies?
And you, young lady in the senior
class, whom 1t is you are following when
you paint your face to look like a pos
ter picture, change the lines and the
color of your lips, mar the texture and
form Of your eyebrows? Whom is II
you follow when you dress like an ad-
vertisement? Do you know? Maybe
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OUR CHILDREN
BY ANGELO PATRI.

you would rather not be just like that
If you knew?
The old bell wether was trained to
lead the sheep. She follows orders and
the flock follow her. Children have no
such compulsion. They can think for
themselves in these matters of style.
They can follow the bell wether or they
can strike out on a path of their own.
After all, isn't originality the finest
compliment one can pay ones self Z?
Why not be yourself?
The worst of the sheep business is
that it ends in dead wall. The sheep
that go into the fold at the end Of the
journey never come out again. Chill
dren who faithfully follow the style
meet the same fate. They fade into the
mass and there they remain. Only the
daring, the original one, the Self-rc-
garding, self-respecting one stands out
leader In his turn.
The sheep says "Only the grinds
study; Only the sissieS obey the rules
Mice Nellies have good manners; he
men are rough; cit doesn't pay to be
different"
It does pay to be different If all the
rest OF the world is Sheepish. 1t does
pay to set the style for ones self rather
than to follow one set by some one
you've no knowledge whatever about
1t does pay to choose the better, the
more beautiful way Of self-control and
self discipline.
Why be q blind follower when you
might be q bright-eyed leader? Set
your own style for once and see what
happens.
(Copyright, 1920
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LITTLE BENNY


Pop was smoking to himself with q
satisfied expression and ma sed, VIII.
yum, II your going to sware on snok.
ing this New Years, you haven't got
much more time than q week to make
the resolution.
By gollies your rite, pop sed. But
after all, the time to make resolutions
iS when you are young and your whole
life stretches before you patiently walt
ing TO be shaped and nodded. In other
werds about Bennys age, so will per-
form one OF my famous acts Of unSelf-
tShnesS. here by nominate and ap-
point Benny for the job of making the
familys 1890 resolutions, he sed.
@, all rite, Ill make some, I sed, and
pop sed, AL rite, so to 1t.
Wien did, writing them down on q
hunk OF paper so I wouldent forget
them, saying, @, pop, made resolu-
tons.
That awt to De enough to leeve you
small reserve in case one or happen
to get broken, pop sed, and ! sed, Yes
sir, the ferst one made is about get
ting up IN the morning. I'm resolving
to get up after I'm called { times insted
Of waiting to be called or 6 times
like ! do sometimes, sed.
Il you make me call you more than
8 times once during the coming year
here by resolve to give you o rousing
good slap for every exter call, pop sed.
and sed, Yes sir, the next one I'm
making Is not ito ask to be aloud to
stay out at mite after half pass Q.
When did you ever stay out that late?
pop sed, and I sed, think I did once,
and he sed, Tell the rest of your resolu-
tons to the marines, III han to sware
on smoking after all to uphold the
honor of the family.
So dident tell him the other 2, one
being not to go to the movies more
than 6 times a week on special occa-
sions and the other one being to chew
my food up good, especially candy to
get all the taist out.
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Those VINO hnd themselves short Of
Christmas tree ornaments either be-
cause Of lack Of preparation or because
they decided at the last minute to have
a tree and are entirely unprepared will
find the following suggestions helpful.
The best part may be that the things
cost little or nothing, for on the eve of
Christmas extra pennies are few. OF
course, the things must be quickly made,
for time is as short as pennies are few.
Gold ornaments light up a tree well,
even in the daytime. Walnut shells are
fine for this purpose. So also are old
electric light bulbs when the glass re-
mains unbroken after the lighting agent
has become faulty. Gilt paint costs lit
tie, and as 1t Is put on with an adhesive
liquid that comes with 1t there is no
difficulty in painting as many shells,
bulbs q empty spools rs will be wanted
Shell the nuts, and, when gluing the
doubled length Of string between the
shells. These loops are for suspending
the shells to the tree. Wires Invisible
hairpins will do) can be wound about
the other things and be used for the
same purpose.
Popped corn strung and dipped into
dye, and then busted with powdered
snow" TO supply glistentng fiecks are
different. ANY dye mixed with water
can be used, or water-color paints can
supply tintS. The Juice from cranberry
sauce makes fine red dye. The water
in which spinach is cooked can be used
for green tinting. Have plenty of white
popcorn festoons. These are dainty and
pristine.
Cornucopias can be made from squares
OF colored paper. The glazed kind is
best Pierce opposite sides q little way
from the rim, cut even round and run
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his work would give no offense.
Sir" said Lett, II will do what I
can, but II q man were as wise as
Solomon he would scarce be able to
avoid giving some offense."
"Then," retorted Charles, "be as wise
as Solomon; write proverbs, not his
tories"
Charles complained of the size of
the rooms In the palace Of Newmarket,
Of which Sir Christopher Wren was
the architect. Sir Christopher, O very
small man, glanced around the apart
ment, as II measuring the walls, and
then said Importantly:
May it please your majesty, think
they are high enough"
The tall monarch squatted down to
Wren's height and then, walking about
in this funny posture, said, "Ay, Sir
Christopher, I think they are high
enough"
When out with his intimates having
a good time with wine, women and
song the monarch watched closely that
he be not imposed upon in the hilarity
of the moment. To one boon conn
panion who asked o favor on such an
occasion he said, "You had better asH
the King tomorrow"
(Copyright, 1o2o.)
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the filming Of the war scenes abcuS
which this village Is most keenly con-
cerned at the present time, nudges the
extra next him and whispers, SCOT Q
cigarette?"
There is a nod in return and an Oh.
change Of smoking courtesies.
my names Gleason" said Russell,
who Is delightful, democratic fellow.
Mines acknowledgement Ravenal,"
said the extra with flourish.
just then the director blew the
whistle for silence on the Western
front, and the junior Gleason was able
to hide his grin in the ensuing action.
DR.. Hugo Reisenfeld, who adapts
classical music to talkie needs, making
of them little episodes in color and
sound that doubtless entertain all those
asts, hasn't bit Of superstition In his
makeup.
o. o. DUH is the director Of the new
"Featurettes."
Most stars labor through the neces-
sary speeches with much pain, both to
themselves and to their hearers. Rich
ard Dix slipped out Of the clutches Of
public occasion very easily the other
night when called upon for toast.
Just because Hollywood has turned
talkie is no sign have" said he with
1
lively round of applause.
And for those silent enthusiasts who
write pining for return of the good
old days of silentS" comes the news that
Mitchell Lewis will play the part of a
deaf and dumb man in Rod La Rocques
next talkie, giving pantomime enthusi-
aStS splendid opportunity of remem-
bering just how all the girls and boys
looked before they found voice.
She wore cleaning brown boots,
whipcord breaches, pale blue sweater
and an azure ribbon tied about her
curly braSs-colored head.
And she's typical Of Hollywood going
horseback
The village gets a good mark for the
passing year. When gentle In Min
neapoliS read Of the free clinic given
here for animals he wrote for particu-
lars, with an eye to presenting his city
with free veterinary service to the poor.
The Gold Coast has been accused of
many things, but seldom Of setting 3
good example.
zasu Pitts scores on the quickest re-
tort OF the month. One of the inpor-
tationS from Broadway is famous for
his youthful appearance. His daughter
IS woman grown, yet he looks posi-.
lively collegiate. A friend rushed IN To
AaSu at party and said breathlessly:
Look, there's x over there now.
and that's his daughter-that woman
ne t to him. Now what do you say to
II say keep right on drinking"
paper Alliance)
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Spaghetti and Meat Balls,

Boil half pound Of spaghetti In
sailed water until done. Fry in the form
Of good sized balls one pound Of ground
beef seasoned with salt, pepper and
sage. Brown one medium-sized onion,
chopped fine, in the grease where the
meat has been fried, then add one
fourth pound of finely-chopped cheese
allowing 1t to melt. Pour in one medium
sized can Of tomato paste and one
cupful Of hot water. Add the spaghetti.
which has all the water drained ofY'
Add one teaspoonful Of salt. Place the
meat balls In this mixture and let cook
over slow. IRE for i've minutes. serve
hot.
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decoration and found a temporary home
on the table holding the gifts. On
the day after Christmas it went onto
the dining room table and stayed there
during the rest of the holiday season.
Later it was planted in the new terrace
of the new home.
The tree was delightfully."- trimmed.
It was hung with shimmering strings
of silver tinsel and a sparkling floss.
Fastened on the green boughs with fine,
invisible wire were discs of gay-colored
cardboard. The effect was out Of all
proportion to the cost. The decoration
was a happy combination of traditional
and modern treatment.
Write to Nancy Page, care Of this paper,
asking for her leafiet on Table Etiquette.
Inclose a stamped self-addressed envelope
with your request.
Copyright, 1929
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lied the simple entry:
IT. n. Caraway, Democrat, Jonesboro. !"
But 1t was at a little party given by
washington newspaper men the other
evening, at which he was the guest of
honor, that Senator Thad loosened up
and told something about his earlier
life.
And from his own lips came the
admission that he was once a newspaper
man-for very short time.
His venture into the fourth estate
described in the Senator's inimitable
Southern drawl, was this:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-23

Charles II, King of England, had q
ready wit and it was not always sweet.
Once while he was out walking, ac-
companied only by the Duke of Leeds
and Lord CroEarty. he was met by
the Duke of York, who was in the line
Of succession to the throne. The duke,
who had a number of retainers with
him, expressed his uneasiness that
Charles should have SO small an at
tendance.
"You endanger your life," he said.
mo kind Of danger, James," said
Charles. "I'm sure no man In Eng
land viii take my life to make you
King"
william Penn, the Quaker, appeared
in his presence without removing his
hat. The King quietly rebuked him by
taking off his own hat and standing
uncovered before the future lawgiver Of
Pennsylvania.
Friend Charles" said Penn, "why
dost thou not keep on thy hat?"
"'Tis the custom Of this place for
only one person to remain covered at O
time" replied the monarch.
Gregorio Lett, q native of Milan,
celebrated as historian, planned q his
tory of the court of England. Charles
told him that he must take care that
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which was filled with red berries and
cleaning green leaves. Then four low
candlesticks of white pottery held scar
let Christmas candles. The repetition
of these decorations gave an air of
formality to the table which was effec-
tive. Nancy had thought of connecting
the fiat holly wreaths with runners of
scarlet ribbon, laid fiat on the table,
but she needed the table space for her
tall white COMFORTS filled with red and
silver candies.
gift which came to the Pages and
which was destined to last and grow
for many year was live evergreen.
1t was small enough to serve as table
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DAILY DIET RECIPE
CHEESE APPLE DUMPLINGS.

Sd6GGE AEFhE OOMFL4N1O.
Flour, ~ cups.
Salt, teaspoon.
Shortening, y cup.
Grated American cheese, u cup.
Gold water.
Medium-sized apples, 6.
SERVES SIX PORTIONS.
Sift -four and salt together,
work in shortening and grated
cheese. Then add enough cold
water (about two or three table
spoons) to make a firm dough.
Roll out and cut in squares large
enough to cover medium sized
apple. Peel and core apples. Fill
cavity with a mixture of sugar
and cinnamon. Draw corners of
crust to top Of apple and pinch
together. Bake in moderate oven
until apples are tender and crust
slightly Drowned. Can be gar
niShed with a little grated cheese,
If desired, and with or without
sauce.
DIET NOTE.
Recipe as given furnishes
starch, protein and a little fat
and sugar. Lime, iron and vita
minis A and B present. Can be
eaten by adults of normal diges-
ton who are Of average or I'M
derweight.
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very narrow tape, No. ribbon or even
string through them, with knots made
on the inside to hold these handles Sc
curely. These cornucopias, filed with
candy, popcorn and nuts, make just
the right sort of Christmas tree favors
to give friends who call.
other good favors ares Christmas
stockings of variously colored or white
cheesecloth, mosquito netting or any
cheap transparent material. Run the
edges with gay contrasting worsted and
have q draw string run through each
hem. This serves the double purpose
of closing the tops of the small stock
ings and of handles 10 suspend the
stockings from the tree. The edges can
be run on the sewing machine when
coiored net or cheesecloth is used, but
white stockings call for bright worsteds.
The ornaments mentioned afford
sufflcient variety to make tree gay
and attractive.
(Copyright, 1929
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Roast Duck or Turkey.

Dress, clean and stuff duck or tur-
key. Sew or skewer the skin together
over the stufing in the breast and neck.
Rub with salt, flour and dot with but
ter. Place in hot oven until brown.
Reduce the heat and haste occasionally
with the juice and fat in the pan. If
more fat is needed, dissolve some butter
in hot water and use for basting. When
the breast meat is tender the duck or
turkey is cooked enough. A 5-pound
duck should cook for about IL hours
and a l0-pound turkey should cook
about hours.
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Lessons in English
By W. L. GORDON.

Words often misused: Do not say
He went back on his promise" Say
He failed to keep his promise"
Often mispronounced: Sulphite. Pro-
nounce the u as in up" as in fight,
accent first syllable.
often nisspelled: Adage. Note the
age, not ige or eye.
Synonyms: Noble, honorable, illustri-
Gus, renowned.
Word study: "Use word three times
and it Is yours" Let us increase oul
vocabulary by mastering one word each
day. Today's word: Mediate: to inter-
pose between parties in order to effect
reconciliation. Bacon attempted tt
mediate between his friend and the
Queen. "-Macaulay.
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TO Congress.
Senator Caraway
is the only United
States Senator who
refuses to talk
about himself in
the Congressional
Directory. In the
space provided for
bio graphies Of
members Of Con-
gress, and where
some use as much
as a half page In
telling Of their ac-
complishments, the
S h a rp- tongued
Arkansan Is not
represented.
For years the
DIRECTORY has Rar.
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Pudding Sauce

When making hard sauce for fruit
buildings add a little evaporated milk
to the butter and sugar mixture after It
has been creamed. The sauce is more
quickly made this way and is creamier.
Also, by using evaporated milk only
half the usual amount Of butter Is re-
quired.
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Almond Pretzel.

Cream one cupful Of butter, add one
cupful Of sugar, then cream thorough
ly. Add two whole eggs, two egg yolks,
two cupfuls Of -four, and q half pound
Of ground unblanched almonds. Mix
and knead into one big roll. Put the
move and cut into pieces the size Of O
walnut Roll half an inch thick and
twist. Bake In slow oven for twenty
i've minutes,
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Chicken Bisuue.

Make a paste with one teaspoonful of
flour and one teaspoonful Of butter.
Add this to one quart of heated chicken
stock and one pint of cream, and when
boiling hot pour over two well beaten
eggs, reheat, season with salt and pep
per and serve at once in bouillon cups.
Serve with toast points or heated salt
waters.
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NANCY PACE
Christmas Table Is White
and Green.
nv rr oprNCr caNww
BIZ FLORENCE La GANKR.

Nancy served a o'clock Christmas
dinner She had all the leaves in her
table. The table itself vas covered
with white damask cloth. At inter-
walls down the table were low flower
holders filled with mistletoe. They were
surrounded by a wreath of holly laid
fiat on the table. She chose holly
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A WASHINGTON DAYBOOK
By HERBERT PLUMNrER

A T last, Senator Thad Caraway of
Arkansas has withdrawn the cloak
Of secrecy that has so long concealed
his actions in the days before he came
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''The last three months" is preferred
to "the past three months" Pro rata
(pro-RAY-ta, not pro-RAT-ta) Is q
Latin phrase which means In proper
ton to the value or extent Of ones in
terest: as, 'I'n take my pro rata allot-
ment; the new issue Of preferred stock
will be offered pro rata to shareholders
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Smart New Lingerie for Season
By MARY MARSHALL.

II Is like putting new wine In old bot
ties or spreading stale bread with fresh
butter to attempt to wear the intricate
nsw dresses with the simple unshaped
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My Sunny School teacher telled us
Z glib t tn poor an needy, so ] takin'
'tss gent'man home to dinner, cause
he say he's taken prizes In most eber'
State Of the onion for bein' poor an
CceUyrisht. 1s2s1
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THIS NEW NIGHTGowN OF TEA
ROSE GEORGETTE CREPE WITH
COCOA-COLORED LACE SHOWS
THE NEW TENDENCY TO HANG
LOWER AT ONE SIDE THAN THE
OTHER.
undertakings that have been character
tstic of the decade about to close.
To follow the metaphors further
there are people who would not know
the difference between wine put in new
bottles or wine put in old bottles, and
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CLERGYMAN has started what he calls Happiness clinic" which
attain it.