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Evening star., 1933-04-08

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~ house, peeped around an old
coat which hung there and
partly hid him. He chuckled. 1t was
an inside chuckle. That is to say it was
noiseiess. Unc' Billy wasn't making
sound, not q sound. He had been
chuckling inside like that for some
time, for he had been watching Farm
er Browns boy and Mother Brown
poking into every corner in that shed,
looking behind and under all sorts of
things kept there, and the former even
pulling over the pile Of wood. He knew
what it was all about-they were look
ing for him. And so he chuckled, but
made no sound.
After a while they gave up the search.
Farmer Browns boy went of to the
barn to take back the cage he had
brought to put Unc' Billy in. and
Mother Brown went into the house to
get supper. Unc' Billy remained right
where he was. He didn't move. The
way was clear for him to get out of
that shed, but he had no intention of
Going anything Of the kind until after
dark. So Unc' Billy remained where he
was and listened to all the strange
sounds. so different from those he was
used to in the Green Forest. There
was the sound of opening and closing
doors, heavy footsteps, the clatter OF
dishes in the kitchen and other un-
familiar noises.
Several times the kitchen door open
ed and some one entered or came out.
Bowser the Hound and Flip the Ter
rier came out and shifted about and
Unc' Billy felt like chuckling again as
he thought of how surprised they would
be If they knew that he was so near
yet so wholly out of reach. Later they
went back into the kitchen and all was
quiet save for certain subdued noises
/ in the kitchen.
Unc' Billy climbed down from the
rafter. He didn't hurry. He took his
time about 1t. He wasn't afraid. When
he was down he began to explore. And
so 1t was he found dish of milk that
had been put out in the shed for Black
Pussy, the cat. She had been called
when it was put out there, but had not
appeared. OF course Unc' Billy didn't
know who the milk was for and he
didn't care. It was his now. Anyway,
he so regarded it. He settled down 70
lap 1t up.
But hardly had he started when
Black Pussy appeared She had Just
entered the shed, having just returned
from hunting mice in the barn, and she
was thirsty. She made straight for the
Evening star., 1933-04-08
n A T u r E. S
C. H IL D r E N
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.
Dogwood.

COrnuS nOf1o1.
TINE most unusual. thing about the
dogwood In the Winter Is the
alligator-skin appearance OF the
bark, which identifies this tree
at once in the woodlands. And
in the Spring, who does not know the
glorious, white, f1aring bracts OF the
Towering dogwood? Most people think
that the tracts are the blossoms. AS
matter of fact, they are not q part OF
the flower, although they are the white
banners that call attention to the tree.
The true flowers unfold from the con-
spicuous. round, grayish, Winter flower
buds. which are to be seen all Winter.
They are small, greenish yellow, ar
ranged in dense heads, and they are
surrounded by the large, white. petal
like bracts!
From March until May, you find the
dogwood blooming among the tall forest
tress, along the roadside or in lawns.
The time for the blossoms to appear
is regulated by the climatic conditions.
They always flower before the leaves
appear, and are so much earlier than
their neighbors that they are doubly
welcome.
The leaves are opposite, simple, and
from to inches long, bright green
above and grayish white beneath. In
the Autumn they are a wonderful dark
red, and with the bright red fruit they
are our most ornamental native road
side tree.
The fruit is a bright scarlet berry"
about one-half an inch long and COW
Evening star., 1933-04-08


would be In very
bad taste for me
to ON b Inc a
shower with a
party I am having
for her. I have not
invited the guests
or made any of
my plans, beyond
telling her that I
am going to have
a party In her
honor"
Answer: It will
be quite all right
for you to give
the shower If you
are inviting only
the brides friends
and frie n DIS Of
YOUR brother who
Evening star., 1933-04-08

North, three no
trumps, four dia-
monds, six dia-
monds. A poor re-
suit in a match
point contest. Un-
der the Sims sys-
tenn it is a near
thing whether to
bid or pass with
~ his hand.
Neither decision
can be blamed,
and the right dec
aaration six no
trumps-should be
reached in both
eases. If North
bids a diamond,
South has a per-
~ \ n ~ M
Evening star., 1933-04-08

are necessarily interested in his bride.
my dear Mrs. Post: My parents are
going to announce my engagement In
the papers as soon as you tell US what
we shall do about mentioning my
can this be worded?"
Answer: Son of Mr.. James GRAY
and Mrs. Smith Gray" cor If the
mother has remarked. whatever her
present name may be)
Dear Mrs. Post: My hance Is COM
ing OH frcm another city to 90 to a
sorority dance with me. We havcn's
one inch Of spare room In our doll
Evening star., 1933-04-08
Ny Neighbor Says:

Fresh rhubarb sauce with
sponge or angel food cake makes
a good Spring dessert.
Don't neglect little scratches
and cuts because they are not i'm
portant looking. A pin prick
has caused death through in
fection. If you keep a wound
clean, you are doing all that is
humanity possible to guard
against blood poisoning.
The use of too much sugar
will prevent ice cream from
freezing quickly.
To remove scorch marks from
linen, cut an onion in halves.
rub scorched part Of linen with
half Of the onion, then soak linen
in cold water. If linen is not
badly scorched, the marks will
soon disappear.
Copyright. 1933)
Evening star., 1933-04-08
MENU FOR A DAY.


BREAKFAST.
Grapefruit.
Oatmeal with Cream.
Scra mbied Eggs. Bacon.
Rice Mullins. Coffee.
DINNER.
Clear Soup.
Roast Lamb Brown Gravy.
Mint and Pineapple Jelly.
Mashed Potatoes. Baked Squash.
Romaine, French Dressing.
Orange Meringue Pie. Coffee.
SUPPER.
Creamed Lobster with Peas.
Parker House Rolls.
Lime Gelatin. Macaroons. Tea.
RICE MUFFINS.
Stir 2 cups cold boiled rice and
2 cups Of warm milk until
smooth, add / tablespoon melted
butter and the well-beaten yolks
Of 3 eggs. Mix and sift cups of
-four, l tablespoon sugar, ~
teaspoons baking powder and n
teaspoon salt. Add to the rice and
milk and beat until smooth and
firm. Heat muffin pans kissing
hot. Fold the stiffly-beaten
whites of the eggs into the bat
ter. Turn at once into the pans
and bake in hot oven is min
utes.
ORANGE MERINGUE PIE.
One cup orange juice, cup
water, / tablespoon cornstarch,
] tablespoon lemon juice, l cup
sugar, 2 eggs, pinch of salt. Put
the water on to boil, add the
cornstarch, sugar and salt, mixed
with a little cold water; boil 3
minutes. Separate the eggs, beat
the yolks until right and add the
orange and lemon juice, then add
the boiling cornstarch. Pour in
to pie crust that has been baked
a nice brown Beat the whites Of
the eggs until dry, add table
spoons sugar and spread over top
Of pie; rough top with fork and
dust literally with powdered
sugar. Place in cool oven to dry.
Any good pie crust may be used
for the shell.
CREAMED LOBSTER.
Cook 2 tablespoons Of butter
and the same of -four to a cream.
Add l cup rich milk, salt and
paprika, and teaspoon of lemon
Juice. Beat until foamy, then add
IL cups lobster meat, coarsely
chopped. Cover and cook for 4
minutes.
Copyright. 1880
Evening star., 1933-04-08
Pork and Carrot Fricassee.

Two cups cold roast pork (chopped) .
one cup rice, two cups leftover pork
gravy. four carrots, salt
Scrape and cub. carrots and boil them
until they are tender. Add three CUPS
Of boiling water to the rice and cook
until it Is tender and fluffy. about 20
minutes. While the rice Is cooking,
cube the cold roast pork. add with the
carrots to the gravy and heat thor
oughly. cooking gently. When the rice
Is DONE drain 1t through a strainer and
arrange In ring on a platter. Pour
the fricassee mixture in center and
serve.
Evening star., 1933-04-08
Three Different Slam Contracts.

TN tournament, this hand produced
three different slam bids. East
and West were vulnerable, and
Il therefore did not risk any psychic
barricade bids. North was dealer.
One pair, using the Vanderbilt Club
bid and made six diamonds: the con-
tracing was as follows: One club by
Evening star., 1933-04-08
A Little Saturday Talk.
S A POSTSCRIPT to her letter,
Shirley Rothberg writes:

~ Snrley RotnDerg writes:
~ Il wish you would write in
4 \ the paper the story of your life. -
I should like to grant Shir-
leys request, but hesitate to do So
If I tried to give a complete story, it
would take so much space that I might
have no room left for other things for
months to come. However, there is a
very brief story of my life in the leafiet
which is mailed to readers who join the
scrapbook club. also a small picture of
your Uncle Ray.
Sometimes boys and girls whom I
meet for the first time say that they
had supposed I must be a very aged
man. do not see why any one should
think that an uncle must be SO old.
The fact is that I have not quite
reached middle age; but I am on the
way. and happily on the way. Since I
have only one life to live, I am glad
that can spend it writing for boys
and girls
If should write the complete story
of my life to date. it would contain ac-
counts of many adventures and expert
ences. When I was Is years old, I
started magazine called 1.-THE Typical
Evening star., 1933-04-08
Conquering Contract
BY P. HAL SIMS

Mr.. Sims Is universally acclaimed
TIE greatest hving contract and
auction player. He tC1s captain OF
the renowned -Four Horse1ten"
team and has Don "a national
championships since 1924.
Evening star., 1933-04-08
How 1t Started
That Word "Erotic."
BY JEAN NEWTON.

1Hdt WU1V 1xVt2Os
The word "erotic" for anything per-
tanning to physical love, takes Us back
to character In Greek mythology. We
have it from Eros, the god Of love.
According to the writer's after Hesiod,
Eros was the son of Aphrodite and
Ares. He was venerated as the god
who kindled love between the sexes.
In common speech and popular writing
we are more familiar with the Latin
counterpart Of Eros, Cupid.
(CopyYight. loa2l
Evening star., 1933-04-08

at all. He understood perfectly that
she was more or less bluffing. But
presently he was disturbed by the noise
she was making. If some one should
come to that kitchen door to find out
what all the fuss was about It would
be just too bad for Unc' Billy So he
decided 1t was time to 60. Anyway he
had about finished the milk. With a
hiss and sudden showing Of teeth that
drove Black Pussy back he slipped out
into the outside darkness and made
straight for the nearest tree. moment
later Flip the Terrier came out Unc'
Billy grinned. "Ah done get out Just In
time," he muttered.
Copyright. 1881
Evening star., 1933-04-08
In-Law Problems.

~ EAR MRS. POST: 7 am a
~ future sister-in-law. An in
innate friend Of the bride
- to-be promised to give her
a shower, but she had to go
abroad unexpectedly, and, of course,
will not be back in time to carry through
her plans. There is no one else to have
party for my brothers fiancee and
Evening star., 1933-04-08

One pair Of "simx' players got into
= sad mess on the hand. North passed
and the bidding went as given above up
10 South's bid of four clubs. At this
point, North decided to do his part
hers thinking for him and bid six
Evening star., 1933-04-08
JOLLY POLLY
A Lesson in Etiquette.
BY JOS. j. FRISCH.
BY JOS. J. FRISCH.

N E. S-The well bred person eats
slowly. even though he may feel half
starved Besides, well chewed food Is
more easily digested than food that Is
bolted down. OF course, the mouth
must be kept closed while chewing. An
open mouth full Of half-chewed food
is not pleasant sight for those across
the table.
Evening star., 1933-04-08
Billy Knows When to Go.

'Tis most important one should know
just when to stay and when to go.
-Unc Billy Possum.
Evening star., 1933-04-08
Uncommon Sense
The WU on Time.
nv ynuN RTAEE
BY JOHN BLAKE.

RoF. PICARD prophesies that
in rather q short time it will be
possible to climb into q plane in
New York at IL o'clock noon
Evening star., 1933-01-22
japanese Oranges Aid

TWO new types of oranges being developed
in this country under the supervision of
the Department Of Agriculture give promise
of becoming highly important because of their
yield of e-ripened fruit in the of seasons Of
the present types most extensively grown. The
orange is the Satsuma, imported from Japan.
The type introduced in Florida ripens early
in the Spring and under the hospitable sun
of Florida, far larger specimens are produced
than in Japan, the land of origin Of this orange
The Vase Satsuma now being developed in
California, ripens late in the Fall, and like the
early type of Satsuma finds the market all its
own, at least 50 far as tree-ripened fruit b
concerned.
Evening star., 1933-01-22

Squaring his shoulders resolutely, he walked in
Hello. Peter!" she cried, coming expectantly
toward him. THE house was 50 Quiet I didn't
think you were in"
He put an arm around her, and kissed her
She held him away and looked into his eyes.
DO you know what day this is?" she demand-
ed teasingly.
Mr.. Ivany had asked him that question He
saw it all as clear day. "Yes!" he cried It's
the anniversary"
And you remembered, Peter?"
Yes. and you?" He was laughing now.
Remember it? Why, Peter, I've been think
ing about it for days and days. It's like
birthday. was going to wish you many happy
returns this morning but thought I'd wait
until"
She stopped abruptly She clutched him to
her. But, Peter-look-look- uniforms
on the bed. You weren't thinking"
Her eyes were so apprehensive that he kissed
them each in turn. Thinking of going away?"
he concluded for her. and he answered, Never"
The lies came easily to him now But they
were white lies. Il thought I might put my
brass-bound jacket on tonight at the party"
What party? Who told you about it. Peter?"
She was all confused But she didn't care
He wasn't going away!
THE Liverpool man." he answered laughing
"And he also told me to tell you that if you
didn't treat me right should run away to seal"
You'd never do that?"
Never"
The clock struck 4! He glanced across the
room and winked at the white face.
CALY Rugged him and as she hurried away
- to prepare for the party he went into the
hall, picked up the telephone and got Mr.
Ivany.
Mr.. Ivany said, "Hmm?"
F1ustered, Capt. Gillies stammered, "Er-er"
and then he said Il won't be in"
He heard Mr.. Ivany chuckle, and then he
heard him say. Il didn't think you would be-
Captain I've got Petersen Of the Bostago
standing by to 60 down to Baltimore tonight
man who knows himself has conquered the
world! Drop in and see when you're in
town. Good-by.'
Sally was by his side when he turned around
I have just been settling claim" he told
her. Those steamship people are tough GUS
toners to deal with"
"And is that what has been worrying you?"
He nodded, put arm around her. and said,
"But it's all over now"
From the bottom of his heart he hoped that
1t was.
Evening star., 1933-01-22

running through the back door with another
little girl at her heels.
"Oh, Daddy" Rita cried, pantingly, I'm
so awful glad you're here. vi has cut her
did mine"
He took Wis injured hand in his own There
was slight abrasion of the skin on the back
of the fingers.
While he washed and dressed the wound
he told them funny yarn about q sailorman
mates nicknamed him "Old Medicine locker"
and, before vi could decide whether or not
she was being hurt, the job was done
vi smiled and thanked him, and Rita saic
"D'you know, Daddy, you're the best daddy
in the whole world. I don't know what we
would all do If ever you went away again."
I'm not going away he said, and he told
them to run along and play.
Not going away? He was! In q panic he
glanced at the clock. If he didn't hurry Sally
would be home before his clothes were packed
He walked into his room, sat down the
bed, and thought of the bunk on which he had
so often lain wide awake
Life at sea had been a travesty of what
life should be. 1t Knocked at love and COM
panionship. He had hated it ALL
Vet he was going back that very night. His
gaze settled vacantly a far corner of
the room and he laughed mirthlessly
"Lo Dad! What's the joker"
He started and looked up His son was
standing in the doorway
Hello, David" he said
David smiled and said, What want to
ask you, Dad IS, can bring jamie Anderson
and Spud Thompson in tonight for supper?
We're all in the Scouts now and thought you
might show us some knots"
mo. not tonight! Don't bring them to-
night"
"You haven't forgotten how to do them,
have you?"
Capt. Gillies bristled What's that?" he
barked, in his best quarter deck manner
There isn't one I can't do. It isn't that
It's he hesitated; he didn't know what
to say.
cts secret!" cried David II know There's
going to be a party"
"A party?" reiterated Capt. Gillies.
David glanced over his shoulder, then whis-
pered, Yes, Dad. I heard mother telling Mrs
Thomson. It's going to be a surprise. She
went in town to buy some things for it. You
won't tell her told you, will you, Dad?
mo, I won't tell her." Capt Gillies an
swered absently. He was thinking: She never
consulted me about the party. She never con-
suits me any more. might as well be at sea.
out of it.
A door clicked in the front of the house Il
think that must be mother" David said "Irl
run and tell Jamie and Spud they can't come
tonight. You won't tell mother the secret
will you Dad? We're not supposed to know"
mo, won't tell her. he answered There
was so much more to explain he reflected.
When David left the bedroom Capt. Gillies
experienced feeling Of utter desolation. He
was by his own selfishness, he realized, about
to destroy the structure of love and happiness
he had built around them ALL
When Sally reached the dining room he rose
to his feet with the intention of telling her
what he had done, but he had taken only two
steps when he heard her laugh happily and
he halted. .'t-
She stopped by the table and by the rustic
Of paper, he knew she was opening parcels.
Evening star., 1933-01-22


hull and superstructure. Another was
coming into quarantine her bunting streaming
in the wind and her brass glistening in the sun.
He answered: Il am absolutely certain"
And what does Mrs. Gillies think?"
Capt Gilies drew his gaze away from the
window with an effort. If only he could have
kept it there, he thought he would have lied.
Il don't know" he answered quietly and. as
MIR. Ivany raised his eyebrows with surprise.
he added in toneless voice: "She doesn't know"
"Ah!" exclaimed Mr. Ivany. Leaning with
his elbows on the desk. he said:
You are determined to go back to sea, cap
tain? Well, you're In luck. The Baltoga Is in
Baltimore, loading for the China coast. We
received word this morning that Capt. Jones
is very sick and may possibly have to undergo
an operation. You'd better go down and relieve
him as soon as possible. would suggest that
you take the midnight train"
Yes. Tonight" muttered Capt. Gillies.
AS soon as the words passed his lips panic
seized him. China! The other end of the
earth -Four months or more on the voyage
A fear of the accusation in their eyes when
he reached home steadied him little. Perhaps
he could back out even now? They would
never know. He rejected the thought instantly.
He had sought job and he would have to
accept what was offered.
But it was with sinking feeling at the pit
his stomach that he saw Mr.. 1vany rise from
his chair and heard him say:
Nov that's settled, Captain, you'd better go
and get packed up. Come back at 4 o'clock.
Well discuss the voyage and issue your trans
portation then"
They shook hands and Capt. Gillies woke
as if from dream to find himself in the street
walking toward the subway. How was he going
to break his news to Sally?
On his arrival home Capt. Gillies was relieved
to find that his wife had not come back from
the city The sitting room clock was on the
stroke Of 2. He had little more than an hour
in which to pack his sea-going clothes.
It would be better to take the evening train
to Baltimore. instead of waiting for the mid
night, he argued, knowing all the while, deep
down in his heart he was running away
From the attic he brought his uniforms which
had been hung away in motll-proof bags Lay
ing them on the bed in his room, he was about
to go in search Of trunk when footsteps on
the back porch arrested his attention.
He listened intently, fearfully cold sweat
on his brow. He smiled with relief when a
young voice called:
Daddy! Daddy! Are you in?"
Closing the door Of his room he walked
quickly through the hall into the kitchen.
He heard cry Of delight and Rita came
Evening star., 1933-01-22


SO. He had tried but, somehow he could not
summon up the courage to surmount the barrier
OF reticence which seemed to have risen be-
tween them and which, for the life of him,
he counld not understand
In way he felt neglected. Sally never con-
suited him In the management Of the house
hold. She conducted her affairs with an efici-
ency. which was the result of the years she
had lived alone when he was at sea.
An east wind carried the smell Of the sea
to where he stood. He shrugged his shoulders,
walked through the entrance Of the Marine
Building and took the elevator to the tenth
floor to the offices Of the Tropical Steamship
Co.
He went directly to the Office of Mr. Ivany
the president. The secretary admitted him
Immediately.
Hello, captain" said Mr.. Ivany. rising from
his chair and extending his hand in greeting.
"I've been expecting you"
Capt. Gillies mumbled his amazement "But,
but I didn't" he stammered, slumping
into chair beside the desk
Mr.. Ivany laughed and continued "You
were going to say you didn't notify me YOU
were coming in. Perfectly true! But"
Reaching across the desk he turned dated
memorandum pad toward Capt. Gilles On
1t was written in bold letters, '"The Last Day
on Which to Expect Capt. Gillies"
Capt Gillies rubbed his chin nervously But
], but don't get the point he said.
MOP" Mr.. Ivany laughed again. 'I don't
expect you do. Ycu see, it's hobby of mine.
Yours is, believe. building boats" Leaning
forward slightly he asked abruptly, do you
know what day this is captain?"
Capt. Gillies, utterly bewndered, shook his
head.
"You dont?" calculated Mr. Ivany greatly
amused well, it's the first anniversary Of
your going shore.
when captain retires from the service I
have my secretary note the date and put it on
my memorandum for the following year. II
the captain shows up here within that time I
know he wants to 60 back to sea. If he doesn't
show up, well, that's the end Of him.
During my presidency Of the company five
captains have retired You are the third to re-
turn. am concluding, you see, that you want
q ship" ...--. ..f
Capt GiHies began to feel more at ease
eyes," he answered, that's what have come
to see you about" r7.--+ .s.-- ~ ..i
= And I am glad to see you." said MIR. Ivany
I'm way you verify my conclusions You're
Evening star., 1933-01-22

only As: too young to get out of harness With
out work q man goes stale"
Il have a. little work with the Underwriters
settling claims" said Capt. Gillies.
Yes, Of course" Mr.. Ivany spoke very slow
ly His eyes searched the face of the seaman
who was standing before him.
Suddenly he turned and asked, You are
absolutely certain that you want to 60 back
that YOU want to leave all those things and
er-everything you desired so much only one
year ago?"
Capt. Gillies hestitated. The questioned
frightened him. No matter what answer he
gave, he would be false to Sally or to himself.
His gaze wandered: it came to rest on the har-
Dor which visible through the window.