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The Washington times., 1932-12-20

During recent months many
individuals have been forced
into idleness through the de-
preston and the general un-
employment situation. The
five-day week is likewise grow
ing in favor. In fact-quite
aside from the present crisis,
which surely is bound to pass
the question is not so much
one of working more but
rather one of working less.
We are accustomed to think
that all progress has been
brought about through the ex-
penditure of great force and
energy. That, to be sure, has
often been the case, and all of
us were brought up on that
doctrine. Early to bed, early
to rise, makes a man healthy,
wealthy and wise!" That's
what we were taught in school.
But who believes it now?
In fact, many of the great
est achievements of mankind
were brought into being
through an attitude that might
be termed indolent, if not
deliberately lazy.
Newton, the mathematical
genius, was lazy. Samuel john
son, the literary giant, boasted
of his Incidence. Spencer,
Darwin, Ibsen, Goethe made it
a rule of life never to hurry
always to take things easy!
A DIFFERENT VARIETY
To be sure, there is laziness
and laziness. But why was
the lazinesS of these truly
great and superior men diff
ferent from the ordinary brand,
which produces nothing?
Well, in the first place, al
though these men seemed to
be doing nothing they actually
were thinking-at least, most
Of the time-and during such
reveries they planned and
built dreams. They allowed
their imagination to take
flight and soar where it willed.
Laziness to them was not a
bally and chain.
Actually it was an oppor-
tunity for creative thinking!
In like manner each and
every one of us also can draw
upon our resources, no matter
how humble they may be, dur
ing leisure time. We need not
be idle. in the absolute sense
Of that term. We can turn
idleness. whether enforced or
not, into constructive work of
some kind. We can, in effect,
make of lazineSs a virtue!
The great ones who de-
liberately practiced a kind of
lazineSs made it one Of culture,
The Washington times., 1932-12-20

Many a hostess has worried
about the decorations for her
table on Christmas day, and
has looked in vain for ways to
make it original and different.
Red candles and Christmas nut
baskets were not enough,
though she didn't want to go
to the expense of costly decora-
tionS. The last few seasons,
there have been more and
more interesting things to use,
gay crepe paper table cloths
and napkins, Santa Claus for
the middle of the table, snow
men that hold candy, to place
by each guest; fancy paper
crackers. each one holding a
favor. And if you want to, you
can decorate a lovely table with
very little expense. without
many favors or candy and nut
containers.
Napkins to Match
The shortest cut without
great expense is to buy a deco
rated crepe table cloth, like
the one sketched above. The
size is 61x84 inches, big enough
for quite a table. It's price is
only Csc, less than 1t would
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
Salmon Salad
in Gelatin

1 package lemon-flavored gela-
tin.
1A cups of boiling water.
1-3 cup of lemon Juice.
Y teaspoon of salt.
"a teaspoon of papnka.
l cup Of salmon.
u cup Of diced celery.
~ cup of sliced cucumbers.
y cup of cooked peas.
cup of mayonnaiSe.
Pour water over gelatin. Stir
until dissolved. Cool. Add all re.
naming ingredients except may
onnaiSe. Pour into individ,IA.
molds rinsed out of cold water,
Set in cold place to stiffen. I'm
mold on lettuce, and top with
mayonnaiSe.
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
Has Given Up Bad Habits
for Her

Has Given Up Bad Habits
for Her
Dear Miss Fairfax:
I am 81 and in love with a
beautiful girl of II, but the
drawbacks are plentiful. I can't
show her any attention on ac-
count of my poverty. In addi'
ton to maintaining myself. I
am supporting an i'll sister.
and it, takes about everything
I have to keep the house going.
I have given up all my bad
habits. Just to appear well in
my girls eyes,. and I have
never put my arms around
her, because she says she
doesn't like to be "mauled." I
hope to take her out soon. and
I want to tell her how l feel
about her. Her stepfather is
a connection of mine, and this
makes me even more SenS1-
tive. VINCENT.
These days it's smart to be
thrifty. so I should not feel
too humble about not being
able to show the girl expensive
attentions. Take her out for
walks and to the public parks,
60 to some of the free mu-
nicipal concerts in the city
from which you have written
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
Secrets Of Health
BY DR.. Louis A. Bisch
Famous Authority ON Health and Psy choIOgy

of beauty, of inspiration. And
if all of us worked our muscles
less and our minds more we
would surely succeed at a
quicker pace and in a signal
manner.
We hustle and hustle too
much, and actually accomplish
too little. We waste time. We
repeat. We go over the same
routine time and again in or
der to correct mistakes. We
don't think things out before
we act. We don't permit our
selves to be lazy in the right
way.
LabOr-Savers
Have you ever stopped to
consider that many of the
worlds striking inventions have
been brought into being with
the idea Of saving our steps,
our labor, our time?
Thus we had the cart, first
of all, then the carriage. then
the automobile, and lastly, the
flying machine-al1 to help
make us lazy.
The printing press saved end
less and laborious long-hand
writing. The typewriter helped
in this respect, too, as did
shorthand. The telephone, tele-
graph, radio and thousands of
other machines used in farm
ing and industry have cut
down mans working hours.
Indeed, the world is helping
itself to be lazy. Therefore,
it becomes the problem Of
every man and woman to
figure out for himself how best
he can employ his leisure hours.
The Washington times., 1932-12-20

Once in that shmmering picture dancing half in
light and half in shade that is the playing child that
each Of U.S. little girl dressed a doll Of
late Winter afternoon. She had nothing her mind
but the serious thoughts of little GIRL and bright
mop of glistenng hair. Out of a midget trunk she
drew forth miniature hats and frOcks, panties and
shoes with little tin buckles. And she held her doll
her knee and took off, and put and did it all
again. until the alien grown-up, who tried hard to
member his childhood and the thoughts of his
heart in that far-off time, wondered when this slim
andsoft bodied young lady would weary, IF
The Washington times., 1932-12-20

AND he marveed at the devotion lavished upon the
quite placidy dumb and beautiful bisque creature with
Gretae eyelashes, but without the Gretainelligence
Empty head, and saw-dust stuffing. Nevertheless
the small heart under the little dimity frock beat
warm for her-and called her "Marguerte." Sewed
for her. and washed for her. Forgot time for her.
Loved her madIy.
Now-in the palmer picture of Now-I the
young who that little girl. The pic
ture wasn't shimmering-as memory pictures do like
visions in heat-wave-but looking close almost saw
a halo trembling, angellike above her head On her
aiken knees she held her baby. her real doll round,
The Washington times., 1932-12-20

a pretty table. by using red
candles in your own candle
sticks, and using your own
bonbon dishes for candy and
nuts, especially if you have
silver or pewter that CLEANS so
beautifully in candle light.
For the name Of the store
where you can find the above
decorations, write Miss LaVille
enclC sing self-addressed, stamp
ed envelope, or call District
$3.50, extension 1879.
The Washington times., 1932-12-20

ing it. His eyes we're fixed on
the doorway when Mary Faith
stepped into it. He looked
somehow as if he had been
lying just that way, watching
for her, for long time.
Marks Welcome
well, here you are" He
grinned at her in welcome.
"You were such long time on
. the way that I was beginning
to think you'd gone into the
ditch the way I did"
He seemed to be very cheer
full about his accident. And it
struck Mary Faith that he
looked younger than usual with
his dark hair rumpled and his
soft collar turned in at the
neck above his house coat.
LOTUS had to drive very
slowly" she said. ''The roads
are like glass and the wind
tried to blow us into the ditch
once or twice"
1t was hard to believe, in
the pleasant warmth of this
quiet ROOM that wild Decen1-
ber gale was blowing outside
and that there was ice on the
roads and snow in the fence
corners.
Azaleas in Dutch pots were
in bloom on the window sills
and there was bowl of roses
on the white-covered table that
CONTINUED on 2nd Comic PGRe
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
The Rhymins
Optimist
The Dancers

The Dancers
1.-the young bodies, supple,
light,
Whirling with a child's delight
In the motions of the dance
Down the smooth floors wide
expanSe;
Bending bodies, sleek and slim,
Drifting to the muSic'S whim
Like tossed flowers on the wind,
Every pose in grace defined.
Wells of color, light and sound
Clothe the dancers, spinning
round
To a tempo faster grown,
On wind more wildly blown.
Every joyous, ardent brow
Lifted up in gladness now;
Curving lips are red and warm,
Through their veins life's cur
rents storm!
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
Is He Still JealC:- 1:
Dear Miss Fairfax:

Is He Still JeaIO:-
Dear Miss Fairfax:
I have been married 81 years.
Now that my children have
grown up I realize what an
empty life have led. My hus-
band is jealous of my every
movement. Even if I go to my
sisters home, he accuses me of
noticing a whole world of men.
am at a loss to know what to
do. Probably you can solve my
problems. LONELY.
My dear lady, a great many
people who write to this column
would be glad to swap troubles
with you. Their husbands are
not jealous of them-worse,
they're Utterly Indifferent. And
while I admit a jealous man is
a nuisance. a philan ing, in
different ore is even more of
a cross. Just joke your husband
out Of his morbid notions.
The Washington times., 1932-12-20

alive, with shining round eyes fixed first the
brightest spot in the and then her mothers
face. And she played with her. While the pink
baby held up bravey under the dressing and undress
ing, but slowly pnker mad Pnker with the strain
Woolly bonnets, lace bonnets jackettes, boots the
frantic gifts of devoted relatives. The little girl,
grown up, patted them And the doll pried them
off. No placid doll, this; though beautiful a
dream her mother. The heart under her silk frOck
beat a s the heart did, much younger
and smaller. She for her. and washes for her.
NELL BRENKLEY,
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
Gripping Story by Author
Of The FIapper Wife
SYNOPSIS

Mary Faith and cOmeIy orphan secretary to Mark
She informs Mark that
leaving position to Kimberley Farrell hand
lawyer to whom she has been engaged for
for dinner Mary Faith Is greeted
mother kim startles Mary Faith by break
asking the ring The next morning
Mary Faith informs her cOwOkers that she not to be married
She them to take back their presents After working late
Mark dinner and home to her board
ing in his Slowly Faith learns to live her life
without NeSbt Injuries his ankle Mary Faith
s o country to take dictatiOn
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
Do, You KnoW2

BY injecting air into the head
Prof. r. Frisch, of the Chill
drens General Hospital in
Vienna, Austria, claims to re-
lieve infantile epilepsy and
weakmindedness.
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
Advice to the LoveIorn
By Beatrice Fairfax

me, and occasionally you might
go in for the extravaganza of
a movie. Instead of being sensi-
tive because her stepfather is
a connection Of yours. you
should be glad of this strategic
advantage. You seem to care
for this girl in the right way,
and here are my best wishes
to YOU,
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
Odd Facts

A new chemical process for
separating the complete fibrous
contents of flax from the straw
has recently been invented in
Germany. The flax produced
is soft and lustrous and while
retaining all its strength (twice
that of cotton) can be produced
at 80 per cent less than the cost
of cotton fibre.
Although $4,000 kinds of
flies have been listed and de.
scribed, naturalists believe the
number of varieties may exceed
10000.
The Washington times., 1932-12-20
Contract
Bridge
BY e. v. SHEPARD
InfOrmatOry Double Rules

InfOrmatOry Double Rules
Proper hands for making in
formatory doubles contain
strength in three suits. so that
the doubler's partner may find
support for any suit not doubled
(unleSs the doubler holds con-
siderable high honor strength in
the doubled suit, so that he may
safely bid No Trumps in case
his partner bids the suit in
which the doubler is short). OBJ
viouSly, to be proper support for
any response. the doubling hand
must contain an unusual num-
Der of high honors.
When one hand is strong
enough to open contracting, and
an adversary can make an in
formatory double, the partner
of the doubler cannot be expect
ed to hold much. In fact, the
doubler should not expect his
partner to win more than three
tricks in his own hand. If the
doubler will not ask his partner
to win more than three tricks,
and if the doubler can count in
his own hand probable ability
to win all tricks except three,
for any response made by part
ner, the, whole subject of max
ing proper informatory doubles
is solved, without further rules.
If 1 doubled one of either minor
suit, I need hold only four
tricks. as my partner has two
out of three chances to respond
with a major suit bid, and he
needs to win only three added
tricks to fulfill his contract Of
one. If I double One Spade. l
ask my partner to take eight
tricks in his responsive declara-
ton. If double Two Spades,
my partner must respond with
three Of a suit. S I must not
expect him to win more than
three tricks, I must furnish him
six probable tricks. Any doubler
has an easy task to calculate
what he needs for a sound in
formatory double. Use your head
and known facts, rather than
fixed rules that may not even
be correct.
The IISmh DnSUo,oeo
Unless the doubler holds
greater strength than required
for his informatory double, he
must not support the responsive
bid, unless his partner responds
with a bid of one trick more
than required to overcall the bid
doubled. This unnecessarily high
response says: Partner, if you
hold what your double adver-
tiseS, we can go game at my call,
provided you are not short Of
my suit"
If the doubler holds greater
strength than advertised by his
double, he may at once assist
the responsive call, as a signal
for the responding bidder to
raise his own bid, provided he
holds a trick more than his re-
sponse shows (three probable
tricks.
OF course, when not vulner-
able, or when one will put the
other side out, a weaker double
than advertised may be made.
and the doubler's partner must
expect that the double may be
weak in view of the score.
Strategy justifies things not
fully justified by what is held.
The following hands. at nor
NAL score, justify making the
informatory doubles indicated.
Double the declaration given
below:
1-CLUB
AA732 80
VKJ76 AK852
1-SPADE
40 &A732
VKQ76 ~KJ52
2-HEARTS
AAJS2 &KQ32
V9 %AJ52
The Washington times., 1932-12-20

Each of the above hands con-
tains sufficient high hohors to
We just doubling values, and
to support the unexpected
response of 1-No Trump. If a
suit is the response, each hand
has supporting values to at
once raise one trick, due to
their ability to ruff the short
suit that has been doubled. If
the responding hand holds
more than his expected three
tricks, he may advance his
own declaration.
Evening star., 1932-07-23

extensive use Of aluminium, which was
adopted mainly to reduce the cost of
maintenance, cleaning and painting.
An imposing one-story loggia or en-
trance hall forming the Maryland ave-
nue. side, which is constructed of lime
stone and rises to height of 40 feet,
marks the architectural design. The
frontage is pierced with a series of
doorways giving into the exhibit and
lecture rooms and offices, which will
flank the courts and palm house
Although a botanic garden has ex-
isted in the Capital for nearly 100 years,
having been developed largely after the
exploring expedition to the South Seas
conducted by Capt Charles Wilkes
U. S. ~, in 1838-1840, the completion
of the newly located gardens and build
ings will place this country's botanic
center among the greatest of the world.
Special exhibits of plant life, including
ferns. fruit plants and rare species, will
be placed on display in the new con-
servatory, which will be heated and
ventilated by special apparatus creating
atmospheric conditions to which the
plants are acclimated.
Behind the new conservatory will be
the open-air garden, triangular in
shape and containing the residence of
the director of the Botanic Gardens, Dr.
George w. Hess. In this area is being
placed the Bartholdi Fountain as a
central feature of shrub garden.
Architects for the conservatory and
other buildings in the gardens group
we're Bennett, Parsons & Frost of
Evening star., 1932-07-23
BOTANIC GARDENS
NEAR COMPLETION
Structure, One of Finest in
World, to Be Dedicated
at Early Date.

Glazed roofs rising above masonry
loggia shortly will signalize the COM
pletion of one of the outstanding con-
servatories in the world, that of the
United States Botanic Gardens. now
rising on the new site of the gardens
southwest of the Capitol building.
The S876,000 structure, intended as
the center of botanical education in
America, probably will be dedicated n
September or October, according to
Horace D. Rouzer, assistant architect
of the Capitol. 1t is now rapidly
reaching completed stage.
Planned as the outstanding feature
OF the botanic gardens as now located
in the area between First and Second
streets, Canal street and Maryland ave-
nue. southwest, the new conservatory
will be conspicuous for its cantilever
aluminium roof trusses and great eX-
panse of glass sheathing forming the
dome, and combination of aluminium
and steel for the structural framing.
The building has a frontage of al
most 300 feet on Maryland avenue and
depth of 1873 feet, with transverse
portion that divides the inclosed area
into two courts. The transverse Struc-
ture. which will take the form of a
palm house, is a prominent feature OF
the project, attaining a height of 80
feet.
Structurally, the design Of the i'm
posing new edifice takes the conven-
ttonal form of conservatory buildings
with arched and doomed roof framing
sheathed with double-strength ribbed
glass. A feature Of the structure is the
Evening star., 1932-07-23

'OW that our furnishings have
been brought into harmony,
the new pieces we have long
wanted to buy can successfully
be introduced into the room.
Evening star., 1932-07-23
TWO PROJECTS GET
APPROVED RATING
Dwelling and Filling Station in
Northeast Area Passed by Archi-
tects' Advisory Council.

The Architects Advisory Council at
its meeting THURSDAY approved the
structures in the District, specifications
for which were filed with the District
building inspector.
The council approved plans for
dwelling TO be erected at 1405 Monroe
street northeast by A B. Jafery. The
house was designed by Louis De Ladu-
Tantaye.
A rating of approved also was given
a gasoline filling station to be built at
3038 Rhode Island avenue northeast by
Sullivan and Helan. D. S. Johnson is
the architect.
The councils approved rating classi-
fes the structures as meeting the STAN
dards which should be maintained for
private buildings in the neighborhood"
Evening star., 1932-07-23
DESIGN APPROVED
FOR STATION WJSV
Work to Begin Within Ten
Days-CompIetion Set
About Oct. /.

Construction work on the new build
ing of the Columbia Broadcasting
system to be erected on the Mount
Vernon Memoria' Highway to house
station WJSV. the new Washington
outlet for the network, will begin
within the next week or 10 days. II
was announced at Columbia's local
Office today.
Plans for the structure, a 1-story
building Of distinctly Colonial architec-
ture. were approved this week by the
building inspector at Alexandria, Va.
Contracting bids for the various phases
OF the work are now being received.
Cost to Exceed 100000.
Specifications for the radio station
were drawn up by J. Stanley McA!llster
of COlumbia'S construction staff IN COL
labora ton with Lockwood Green Engln-
eering Co. of New York. Cost of the
building is expected to exceed 100000,
including land and equipment.
The new home of Station WJSV,
control of which recently was taken
over by the Columbia Broadcasting
System from independent operators, will
occupy a site overlooking the new me-
mortal highway within sight of the
Capital. Its architecture has been
planned to strict keeping with plans OF
the National Capital Park and Planning
Commission for the development of the
highway
Landscaping work on the grounds
I'D accent to the structure will be car
lied out along the lines already pat
termed for the land abutting the road
way. It is planned to make the station
accessible both from the memorial
boulevard and from the old Alexandria
road west of the railroad tracks by the
construction of new drive.
AMPLE Space Provided.
Three and a quarter acres of land
for the building was purchased from
The Richmond, Fredericksburg & Po-
tomac Railway, and lies adjacent to the
Potomac Yards, A modern tranSmitter,
With l0,G00-watt capacity, will be in
stalled. and 165-foot masts. painted and
lighted in accordance with aeronautical
regulations, will be erected.
Modern studios and broadcasting
equipment are to be installed in the
rev station, which is expected to be
completed and in operation by october
!. Columbia will maintain its head
quarters now in the Shoreham Building
) was explained. continuing to utilize
! 5 studios there for speeches by Gen.
gTessional leaders and public speakers.
Evening star., 1932-07-23
Improving Your Home
Successful Introduction of New Furnishings
Is Next Step.

chair there are several books and a
pair of book ends. leather cigarette
box and an odd China dog. Each OF
these articles lends a vivid touch to
its particular corner.
With our old furniture now re-
dressed and our new pieces at hand,
We are ready to consider the proper
grouping for comfort and easy social
conversation This will be the subject
of our next article, Z. h.
Evening star., 1932-07-23
House of Porcelain
Enameled Metal Is
Exposition Feature

A feature of the Home and
Industrial Arts Show of the Cen
tury of progress exposition" Chi
cago 1888 Worlds Fair, will be a
porcelain enameled metal house,
built to meet the requirements of
a small family.
The house will be finished in
bright shimmering porcelain
enamel, fused on sheet metal and
will never require painting. A
bath with a garden hose will re-
move any CRIME that may collect
on its surface. The house will be
fireproof and verminproof and
will be insulated against heat and
cold.
Contract for the construction
of the dwelling has been allotted
to two Ohio concerns by officials
of the exposition.
Evening star., 1932-07-23

dens program. Other members Of the
committee are Senators Howell of Ne
vada, Bingham of Connecticut. Nc
Kellar of Tennessee and Barkley of
Kentucky and Representatives Gilbert
Of Kentucky, Warren of North Caro-
lima, Keller of Illinois, Luce of Massa-
chusetts and Pratt of New York.
Evening star., 1932-07-23
Convention Is Cancelled.

BERKELEY, Calf, July % P).-
Cancellation of the annual American
College Publicity Association Conven-
ton, scheduled for Berkeley this month,
was announced here yesterday by
Harold Ellis, manager of the University
of California News Service. Economy
was given as the reason.
Evening star., 1932-07-23

See YOUR kelvinofor on
our Third Floor or
drop in at your neighbor-
hood dealer today. His
name is listed at the right!
Evening star., 1932-07-23
Rail Executive Dies.

CLEVELAND, July 23 CP.-A p.
Matthews Of Memphis, Tenn, formerly
Of Atlanta, Ga, died in Cleveland
Clinic Hospital yesterday Matthews,
who was assistant traffic manager Of
the st. Louis, San Francisco Railway
Co, was operated on a week ago.
Evening star., 1932-07-23

Chicago, while the George A. Fuller Co.
of New York is general contractor.
The dedication ceremonies are being
worked out under the guidance of Sen
ator Simeon Fess of Ohio, chairman of
the Joint Committee on the Library,
which has charge of the Botanic Gar