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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-14
SPRINGTIME
By D. c. PEArr1E.

1t was Spring. and yet was too tired
70 care; 1t was Spring, because some
BODY had said so, or because Nature
mad wound up robin and he was
singing In a mechanical cheerio, like
one OF those people who think they
buck you up when you are down by
saying, Buck up, buck up!" It was
Spring, because q fat lilac crocus was
coming up in nv lawn, looking for all
the world like the pictures in the seed
catalogues. Therefore, 1t was Spring, be-
cause the nurseryman, fulfilling his
fnoney-back guarantee, had made it so
And yet, in that moment nothing
made it so, for, after all, is not the first
robin or the first crocus rather an arti-
f1cial sort of Spring, the kind of Spring
used to adorn a moral in an Easter
sermon. the kind of Spring you see in
advertisements which intimate that you
should eat more sweets or wear some
sort of hosiery or buy a new car?
And then, looking down in the dun
weeds of the grass, saw the speedwel
bloom, its bright and pale blue corollas
looking up at me like the eyes of a
child, and where the proud crocus
bloomed / had walked past Indifferent,
but beside this bit of natural and ir-
resistible Springtide, this little three
cornered chip from the sky, I could
have knelt down to pray, as legend
says the great Linnaeus knelt to pray
beside the English gorse. common
weed, and old-time, Old World, long
loved tiny blossom. so humble in its
pretensions, so trusting and early in its
blooming, that 1t was that rare thing,
purely beautiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-14
Table Psychology.

Etiquette is the code of rules pre-
scribed by authority to govern the con-
duct of persons of good breeding. Who
is an authority" In the past there
have been too many individuals of
doubtful breeding posing as authorities
and sometimes even imposing their own
rules on followers who accepted them
as authorities. Today this artificial and
really ridiculous kind of etiquette is
passe. If you wish, you may carve your
lettuce with your knife now. There is
very good reason for this, too. Thirty
years ago you just looked at the lettuce
and then at the fork, and you pretended
you didn't care for lettuce. Today you
need the vitamins, so you cut the lettuce
with your knife and you have IL served
over on the right where you can get at
1t conveniently.
Any rule of etiquette that does not
conform with good hygiene is simply
not valid in modern life. No authority"
is good enough to impose upon intelli-
wolves any sacrifice Of health or one
that is likely to be an obstacle in the
way Of health. Some ministers and I'M
dertakerS in Iowa actually published
paid advertisement recently, urging
that men cease barring their heads dur
ing ceremonies in the cemetery, in cold
weather. You see, the ministers and
undertakers, imagining that the dofing
of the hat involved some risk to health,
did not hesitate to butt their heads
against even that tradition. OF course,
no risk is involved, but these brave lads
believed differently and had the courage
to say so In the paid announcement In
the local paper.
Here are some rules of table etiquette
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-14
Fashions of Today
BY MARIE sHALNdAR.
Softer Tones.

You cannot see the new dresses and
fabrics as they are shown in the shops
this Spring without feeling that colors
are softer, lovelier and more becoming
than they have been for many wears.
and this, think, is all part of the re-
turn to favor of the distinctly feminine
element In dress. We no longer hold up
before us any arbitrarily ideal of smart
ness or chic that stands apart from
thoughts of charm and beauty.
One hears murmurs of discomfort
with the new clothes-a little less here
and a little more there than is usually
the case. From the older woman there
Is the wall that all the new dresses and
hats and wraps seem to be designed
exclusively for the young, and from the
too stout the protest that these new
dresses with their closely defined lines
through the body are even less favor
able to them than the straight-line
clothes that have gone before.
The woman who feels that her type
demands clothes that are ultra smart
laments the fact that the new dresses
and hats are all of the pretty-pretty,
picturesque sort. Women who like to
buy their clothes in a hurry and wear
them without waiting for alterations or
adjustment are out Of patience because
these new things demand attention to
such tedious preparations.
But after all, these objections and
complaints are no more numerous, no
more significant than those that always
arise when q real fashion change occurs
and most women are at heart glad that
the break with the past has definitely
been made. 4-
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Today in
Washington History
By DONALD A. CRAIG.

March IA, 1877 think it the duty
of every one to try to abolish the pres
ent manner of dressing and waltzing.
even more than the hoop fashion, which
all the men seem to be down on"
writes Miss Lucy B-n in letter pub
lished in The Evening Star today.
Nov, no doubt you think from my
style that / am some Anticipated miss,
whose envy prompts her to condemn
that in others which, were she to prac-
tice, would only expose her to rtdicule.
But you are very much out in your
superstition, my dear Mr.. Editor, for let
me tell you am young and very
good-looking girl, with q figure ac-
knowledged by all to be perfectly beau-
tifuI"
Miss Lucy inclossd with, this letter
to the editor another communication
giving her impressions on the manner
OF dressing and Waiting as seen at the
inaugural ball in 1857"--the ball on
the evening of President Buchanans
Inauguration on the 4th day of this
month. She asked the editor to print
the communication, and he complied
with her request.
MY first and I hope my last ball"
begins Miss Lucy. IT never was so dis
appointed in my life. I expected 10
see beautiful, modest women and gal
ldnG men joining III the larry IMAGES
of the dance joyous and happy. But,
ah, how Acknowledgement was visi.
BILE on every countenance, whilst women
wanted their chief attraction (modesty)
which makes even homely features
charming.
1.-THE manner of dressing and waltz
ing is really indecent and I blush for
my sex whenever I think of my first
ball. have heard gentlemen say
that nothing could induce them to
marry a lady of Washington City, ard
my surprise was great, for thought
them more desirable as companions
then the majority of the men, who
spend their time in drinking, smoking
and lounging, and secretly determined
never to marry city gentleman.
But now I think the women even
more culpable than the men; for let
man be ever SO high-toned. the tempta-
tons of city are hard to reSiSt-and
man is exposed to many. But a
woman, whose sphere Is amidst the
purifying influences of the home, where
can she have learned to forget the deli
cacy which is indispensable in a true
and virtuous female?
Woman was sent to refine and
purify the minds of men, but I rather
think they reverse their mission in
Washington City. Oh! I feel degraded
to think that SO many of my sex should
be the objects of deep, and not always
silent, contempt of men,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-14

This is a serious matter. You
must conquer constipation! Stop
it at once before its poisons get in
their deadly work.
Nearly 9O9o of all sickness has
its origin in irregular elimination.
If you neglect the symptoms-con-
slant fatigue, bad breath, head
aches and coated tongue-you may
be laying yourself open to perma-
nent ill-health.
There's a natural, easy way to
free yourself from this terrible
scourge, once and forever. By eat
ing regularly a delicious cereal
-Kellogg's ALL-BRAN. Physi-
clans recommend ALL-BRAN be-
cause its action is different from
pills and drugs. Ordinary cathar-
tics give only temporary relief, and
are often habit-forming.
ALL-BRAN acts naturally,
gently. It's roughage sweeps the
system clean Of poisonous wastes
and impurities.
And ALL-BRAN is a great aid
to health in other ways. 1t contains
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to think the worst of people, Of events
or even of misfortunes. There seldom
Is q cloud so dark that 1t cannot De
pierced and the silver lining be glimpsed,
provided one tries to send dart through
A smile that is from the heart and not
of facial muscular action only viii send
clouds scudding away.
The ability to see incongruities on
their amusing side will cause laughter,
and such laughter cultivates humor by
giving it recognition. To recognize 1t is
to make it your friend. Once humor Is
your friend 1t will come to your aid as
all good friends do, when needed most
You will learn to rely upon its good Of
fees at first. and once thoroughly cul-
tivated 1t viii crop up without apparent
seeking.
Never mistake bad humor for good.
II the merriment is at the expense OF
some ones feelings. If 1t brings any
suggestion of unhappiness to another,
be on guard against 1t. The real thing
Is the humor that helps lift frown
form another's countenance, and that
sends q thrill Of joy through your own
system.
(Copyrisht, 1s3o)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-14

By WILLIAM BRADY, M. D.
which are especially commendable to
parents:

which are especially commendable to
parents:
l. No one may come to table without
nrst washing his hands, so he can
handle his own food.
make any remark about table manners
at table. A child forms table manners
by example, not by precept.
3. Having provided proper food. the
parents duty. is done. In no case
should there be any coaxing, urging or
discussion concerning the child's dis
posa1 of the food, either at table or at
any time In the childS presence.
A child must remain a definite time
at table, say 20 minutes, never less In
any circumstance. If the child prefers
not to eat, very well, no comment or
criticism is permissible, but the 2O-min-
ute rule is inflexible. That's all.
S. 1t Is unwiSefi unnecessary and some
times actually harmful to insist that the
child drink an arbitrary quantity of
milk at any meal or in the day. If the
child dislikes milk, he should not be
compelled to drink it.
6. All food should be served at table
without one word being said about the
food. Table talk where children are
present must be about pleasant sub
jects other than food. Of course, there
is no prohibition against a spontaneous
This is great, mother, may please
have some more"
And this reminds me of the story
about the ranch biScuitS-hut calm
yourselves, I'm not going to tell it any
more, though it was a grand old story
in its day and it illustrates perfectly
the attitude that parents and children
should maintain toward the victuals at
table, especially where children have
poor appetite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-14
OUR CHILDREN
By ANGELO PATRI.
Earth Whispers.

If you can get hold of a bundle of
towering tWigS now is the time to do it.
Ask the farmer friend to give you a
dozen twigs that are carrying some
healthy fruit buds from his apple trees,
pear trees, any other sort of fruit or
Towering trees he has. Put each bundle
OF twigs into a wide-mouthed jar and
give them enough water to reach the
top Of the jar. Place them in a warm
corner, sunny If you can furnish that
kind, and watch with the children, to
see the buds swell and open.
Tell them that some of the buds are
leaves and some are fruit and see If
they can pick out the different kinds.
The leaf and the flower must be the
answer. Have the children keep watch
on the water supply. 1t must be kept
low the water line, as 1t Is likely to be-
come offensive.
If you can get some willow twigs and
so have the pussy willow babies born
In the room where the children can see
them arrive in their gray fur coats and
gradually take en- their party dresses
embroidered in gold and green. don't
fail to have them. There is more Joy
in seeing a bud unfold than in many a
motion picture.
II you are lucky enough to live in
the country watch for the first Spring
day, disregarding the calendar, and dig
up root OF hepatica. Bring a goodly
COB Of soil clinging to its roots and a
handful OF moss. If there are couple
OF white violetS in that moss all the
better.
Place the hepatica in a deep saucer
ana set the moss about it. Dampen it
with cool water and keep 1t damp, not
wet. Set 1t in sunny window and
watch, With the children, the little pat
Ties come out for look at the world,
an dressed up IN fur-trinmed garments.
watch them push OF their warm coats
and appear in their pretty dresses,
You never can tell whether pattie is
going to dress in white or lavender or
blue. Guessing which will be very ex-
citing.
A preliminary taste of Spring like this
VIII prepare the children for what is to
come. II they see the flower buds
guarded, II they feel them to be sacred.
lovely, they will go out of school and
nome with an idea of protection toward
these lovely things of earth
That Is why one must not allow the
nepatlca root to be dried out and tossed
away. Once you dig one up YOU are
under obligation to replace itacareftiilv
IN the woods where 1t may take hold
and live again. The willow twigs car
be planted and make delightful hedge
somewhere. The school yard could have
nuSn or 50 and have the puSSieS grow
ing close to the children.
Earth whispers such lovely messages
20 US at this time of the year that It
would be pity to have a dull ear
toward them. Hearken and help the
children hear.
CCopyrieht. 1sSo.)
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MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

compares favorabiy with what the
beauties of the past claimed were the
virtues of the milk bath.
Distressed-The above article an
swers your question in regard to your
complexion. which, you say. has become
harsh and rough through exposure. In
addition, think you will find that II
does much toward warding on that
evil day when firm cheeks begin to
become flabby. If you viii kindly send
a stamped, self-addresSed envelope
shall be glad to mail you some special
information in regard to your weight
and the treatment necessary In order
to take on few extra pounds.
LOIS LEEDS.
Mrs. d. Y. s-A Sallow skin may
have various causes, but in general 1t
is a symptom of poor circulation and
consequent sluggishneSS Of the skin.
Compilations Of this type need the tonic
effect of the sunshine and fresh air.
Keep your body in good condition by
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Jacket Suit.

The model illustrated is decidedly
chic to wearer with tuck-in blouse and
becoming jabot collar.
The jacket and skirt with tight hip
band buttoned at side are of feather
weight tweed in orangey-red tones.
The tuck-in blouse of eggshell silk
crepe printed in red polka-dots uses
plain red crepe for bow tie and for
piping Of Vionnet neckline.
Horizontal tucks across center front
OF the bodice are decorative.
This jaunty OUTFIT style No. 3o9 Is
designed in sizes is, l8, 20 years, 80,
80, 40 and AZ inches bust.
You'll ind 1t extremely easy to make.
The straight jacket is merely closed
at sides and shoulders. The fronts are
underfaced and the collar Is stitched
at neckline. Only two major parts TO
blousel The skirt is scanned and
stitched to hip yoke.
For active sports, wool jersey Us
smart In soft brown shade with blouse
In chartreuse green lacy weave jersey.
Printed crepe silk with plain crepe,
and plain fiat crepe with contrasting
shade blouse are practical and smart
for general wear.
For pattern of this style, send IS
washington Stars New York Fashion
Bureau, Fifth avenue and Twenty
ninth street, New York.
We suggest that when you send for
pattern you inclose 10 cents additional
for copy of our new Spring Fashion
Magazine, Just on the press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-14
Potato Sonn.
Copyright, loso.)

Cook three potatoes in boiling sailed
water until soft, then rub them through
a seive. Scald four cupfuls of milk with
two slices Of onion until well seasoned,
then remove the onion and mix the
milk with the potatoes. Blend the
mixture with two tablespoonfuls of but
ter and one tablespoonful of -four
which have been cooked together. Add
one and one-half teaspoonfuls of salt,
one-fourth teaspoonful of celery salt,
a pinch of white pepper. few grains
of cayenne, and one tablespoonful Of
chopped prasley.
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Milk as a Beauty Aid.


Since the days OF Cleopatra. tradi-
ton tells US how famous beauties have
helped retain their loneliness by taking
milk baths. Perhaps there are some
who can remember hearing grand
mother tell of how the young ladies
of her day felt that this luxury was
quite essential in milady's beauty pro-
gram.
This old beauty secret is one which
Is not to be regarded lightly even
today, for there is nothing better for
improving harsh fiabby complexion
tnan milk massage or massage with
a lotion whose chief ingredient is milk.
a very. good lotion is made as follows:
one pint sweet milk, one-half ounce
borax, one-half ounce boric acid. one
dram benzoate of soda, one teaspoonful
tartaric acid and one ounce glycerin.
The borax, boric acid and soda are
heated to a boiling point in the milk.
IL Is best to use double boiler for
this purpose to make sure that the
milk does not scorch. Remove from
f1re and stir in the tartaric acid. Allow
the mixture to stand for "a hours, then
strain through clean piece of fine
muslin and add the glycerin drop by
drop. Blend thoroughly and put in a
Few drops OF Moral essence to perfume
OAAo NASeA' zAAiy "a Cne 1ouOWlnB OOOrS
are good: White rose, oil Of neroli,
jasmine, oil Of rose, oil of bergamot.
About six or eight drops are enough
to perfume the milk lotion.
In using the milk lotion first cleanse
the face thoroughly at night with
cleansing cream. Wipe of the cream,
then pat on the milk lotion and leave
on overnight. This treatment is not
harsh and will be found especially
soothing to compilations which have
become harsh through exposure to out
door winds and weather. 1t also has
q slightly bleaching effect and its reg
ular use will help the complexion to
remain white as well as soft in tex
ture. Those who use it regularly will
soon find that this simple milk lotion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-14
Chocolate Animals.

Melt some sweet-dipping chocolate In
the top of a double boiler. Dip animal
crackers in it, coat well and place light
side up on waxed paper. Dipping forks
are convenient to use for this purpose,
but ordinary forks will serve the purpose
also. About half pound of the choco-
late will coat half a pound of crackers,
but extra chocolate will be required to
work with In order to do the coating
well. Avoid having the chocolate too
hot, when just melted gives the best
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regular daily exercise and brisk walk
out of doors in the fresh air every
day. A few minutes daily facial mas
sage and semi-weekly steaming, to-
gether with the milk facial lotion, may
be used to advantage on your type of
skin. The lotion will refine the tex
ture, remove the dead particles of skin
on the surface and expose the fresher
cells, thus revitalizing the tissues Of
muscles and stimulate the circulation.
The astringent properties will tenn
porarfly remove small wrinkles and re-
duce the larger ones. It will be both
refreshing and restful and remove that
tired, sallow look from your face.
LOIS LEEDS.
(CopyriRft ia30l
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stubborn as a mule. When told. to do a
thing he fatty refused to do it. That
was occasionally, then again he would
obey as easily and cheerfully as II he
were young cherub.
Nancy began to study the times when
he was stubborn. They came when she
broke in on his play with a command,
such as: Come, Peter. It's time to 60
to bed" He was more apt to refuse to
obey when he was tired than when
fresh and bright.
She learned to avoid direct COM
mands. Instead of saying, Come Peter,
it's time for bed" she would say, I'm
looking for little boy who wants to go
to bed Where do you suppose he is hid
ing?" In the mood Of play he quite for
got to become stubborn.
She found. too, that it helped q great
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NANCY PACE
a Junior Shows Streaks
of Stubbornnes
81 FLORENCE la GANKK
81 FLORENCE Ia oANKK.

There was no question about it.
Peter Page, Jr., had a mind of his
own His mother was puzzled and at
her wits end as to the best way to deal
with him. Her little niece Joan had
always been a tractable child, doing as
she. was told, keeping good-natured
and friendly.
But her own son presented a prob
lem. Sometimes she decided he was as
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ness into laughter. 1t diverts many Of
the misfortunes that otherwise would
befall family. It Is a great factor In
good health. for unhappy thoughts are
depressing and depression Saps vitality.
A sense Of humor is sort Of cure-all
mental and physical corrective that
makes life easier and promotes happi-
ness. Surely, such boon is worth pos
seSsing and cultivating continually.
It is of small benefit to suggest or
commend the cultivation Of any good
thing without giving some aids toward
acquiring it. Those who already have
a sense of humor do not have to be
told of its value. They appreciate all
that it does. Those who have 1t not
are puzzled to know just how to get Il.
There are helps, some of which are sug-
gested and should be tried out wen and
with Q determination to make progress
toward attainment thereby.
DO not take life too seriously. This
Is the first requisite. Life Is not made
UP Of gloom any more than It is en-
tirely composed Of merriment. Refuse
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Cultivation of Sense of Hurnor
BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

Cultivate sense Of hunnor. It Is the
safety valve requisite for happy and
comfortable life. It snnoothes the rough
places It oils the wheels Of domestic
relations which otherwise run with un-
necessary Jars and jolts. It turns sad
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.DorothyDi1
Finds
GUmptfoR
Keeps World
GotHe
Girl Who Succeeds at Business Marriage and
Motherhood Has Learned to Look Every
Situation in Face
WoD1hn's
Greatest
Asset

English address which
who get on in the world" said
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DON'T IGNORE WARNING SIGNALS
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You'll find the flavor of ALL
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Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is guar
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rections on every package.
Ignoring constipation is like
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Sold by all grocers in the red-and-
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taurants, hotels and dining-cars.
Ask for it by name.
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