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Evening star., 1936-05-25

tenant by advertising. For several
days the streets would be feath-
cred with boards sticking straight
out from house windows, bearing
the sign Houses to Let" in large
letters.
Our time in this country for chang
ing our abodes Is usually around the
lst Of October, when leases are re-
newed or allowed to expire. But we
do have to decide whether to sit or
fit" for the Summer months when
May rolls around so that in some re-
spects fitting day" has a meaning
for us, too!
WITH the school year drawing to
w a close, all those who can af-
ford to leave town for the hot months
are preparing to do so. Real estate
Offices are busy answering questions
about beaches and mountains and
many Sunday motor rides are ex-
tended to look over possible fields OF
Summer activities. Endless numbers
Of houses are tramped over and gone
through; discussions about the water
supply and the mail deliveries fill
the air. Mother thinks the noun
tains would be good for her asthma.
father speaks wistfully of going some-
where that he could reach over week
ends without spending his entire time
on the train or in the car; faithful
retainers develop strong disinclina-
ton to rough it-and everything Is
pandemonium and indecision.
However. once the smoke Of bat
tie has drifted of, and some definite
arrangement is made, the careful
housekeeper will go thoroughly into
the subject Of what to stock up on
for the comfort Of every one in the
Summer cottage 1t Is we'll to make
a list in the presence of the other
members of the family-they will be
sure to remember something that you
might forget. And then there Is no
comeback when, on arrival, James
Evening star., 1936-05-25
ManneriSn1S
May Become
AnnOyanceS
BY ELSIE PIERCE.

| COMEONE started a discussion on
~ pet peeves" not long ago, and the
group took it up as avidly as parlor
game. I never knew the world was so
full of little things that annoy lot.
The strident shouting voice, nervous
gestures, characteristic mannerisms,
repetition of such phrases as you
know what mean" were criticized al
most as severely as book borrowers.
This little child CD soon led them,
however, into her favorite field
beauty. Just what irks, annoys, irri-
tates gallant young men?
Oddly enough high nail polish
shades are no longer repulsive to the
male Of the species. One out Of nine
felt that they were unnecessary
though not inexcusable at an ofdce
desk. But the majority admitted that
there is something decidedly smart
about brightly colored fingertips that
match equally bright and harmonic
ing lips.
But strong perfume odors, particu-
larly II they are wrong perfume
odors-unanimous thumbs down" on
them.
They don't mind the rustic of the
new taffeta petticoats, but they are an
noyed by q white or pink edge Of slip
showing under dark skirt. And posi-
lively disguised when the edge hangs
by inches in the back.
One wanted to know what feminine
gesture was more graceless than pull
ing on q girdle on arising from chair.
This evoked hearty "yeahs"-so ladies,
please ladies refrain from this all-too-
frequent tugging.
A bold young blade ventured that
hairy legs should hide behind service
weight stockings or be shaved before
slipping into sheer hose.
Dirty fingernails are inexecusable.
No lady ever has them, no gentleman
tolerates them.
Brown ipstick makes a young
woman look old and sad. False eye
lashes not at all bad, but lashes so
heavy with mascara that they stick
together are definitely divorced from
beauty.
The strongest "peeve" vote went 10
fnconsiderate guests who wipe on too
generous applications of lip salve on
tea napkins or guest towels. The next.
to women who leave dressing rooms In
disorderly fashion; a cloud Of pow
der behind them on wash basin, towel
everywhere or anywhere but IN the
hamper where It belongs. Combings
left in comb or hairbrush tell terrible
tales Of slovenliness. Soiled labels on
jars of bottles ditto. Pour your lotion
from the opposite side to label and
you'll keep 1t clean. Bobbie pins show
ing in rows following each distinct
dip were characterized as cheap.
Have you o pet peeve. Volunteer It.
othsr Ssadses may profit " VI
Evening star., 1936-05-25
BY BARBARA BELL.

CLIM, practical and full of charm
is this softly styled morning
frock. Divinely cool and lovely
- for porch. house. or garden. and
even If unexpected visitors arrive you
will have the comfortable assurance
Of being attractively dressed.
Note particularly the reversible clos
ing, soft turn down collar and slender
izing princess lines The ample twin
pockets and banded eyelet sleeves are
wholly captivating. and the entire
effect Is fresh and flattering. Utterly
simple to make, the pattern requires a
minimum of yardage, a card Of bright
buttons for accent, and just a few
spare hours. Send for it today.
Barbara Bell pattern No 1913 is
available for sizes IA, Is, 18, 20; 40,
AZ, A, 46 and 48. Corresponding bust
measurements 80, "a, 36, SO. 40, AZ. A,
Is and 49, Size 16 (34 requires
ASS yards of 35-inch material.
Every Barbara Bell pattern includes
Evening star., 1936-05-25

IF YOU are not going on a holiday
jaunt and expect to take your bath
in the tub or shower instead of on the
beach, why not treat yourself to
wine bottle of eau de cologne. use it
lavishly and make yourself feel like
million dollars while you are taking
your holiday at home. We say a wine
bottle, because this latest presentation
of perfumed eau de cologne does come
in a bottle shaped like miniature
wine bottle. gayly decorated with rib
bons rejecting the color of the con-
tents. 1t is said to be skid-proof,
owing to the indented bottom that We
always associate with wine bottles.
This eau de cologne is splendid rub
and acts as cocktail" for the muscles
refreshing and invigorating.
Eau de cologne is no longer confined
to its own pleasant, pungent odor, but
has added unto itself other perfumes
that are our favorites. This particular
group includes a great variety of fra
GRANGE for as many varied tempera-
ments.
For information concerning items
mentioned in this column call National
5000, Extension 396, between 10 and
u am.
Evening star., 1936-05-25
Beseeching
LetterFrOnn
A Bachelor
BY EMILY POST.
NEAR MRS. POST: I am fifty-i

nEAR MRS. POST: am fifty-ish.
and I presume more or less
crotchety. I am invited out to dinner
now and then, such as Sundays and
Christmas I hate to 60, however,
on account of the way they serve din
ner. One thing I do like Is hot
dinner Now here's the way it usual
ly is: Somebody says dinner is
served" We all go sit down. A
turkey lies front. Somebody stands
up and tries to ce We. 1t takes
long time. He blames it on the knife.
of course. Conversation is supposed
to circulate more or less brilliantly.
I have never found it so. When
considerable turkey is torn up, it's
passed around, say to eight people,
one servant doing all the passing.
Meanwhile turkey on plate Is getting
cold while the servant is bringing
rice, caulihower, etc. Everybody takes
some of each and waits. Then
gravy, with more things. comes, while
rice and turkey get colder. Nobody
dares nibble until everything is on.
When every one is ready the food is
so cold that feel keen urge for q
restaurant and a hot dinner.
Do you think this description in
duces a pretty picture? Can't you
devise o more expedient service for
families who can have only one
servant-or perhaps none at all? It
seems to me the trouble with most
hostesses is that they are too rule
bound to show any ingenuity.
Answer-And the answer to that Is
that the majority Of men think dinner
is not dinner unless there is roast.
Were it not for this fact the American
women could have, stews, meat pies
and other so-easily served foods.
which would mean no carving dtfii-
culties and no delays in service. In
other words, I think 1t Is up to the
men to show willingness to eat
chicken stews and meat pies, unless
they are willing to suffer the delays
In carving turkey and roast beef. One
part of your letter. though. Is not
very clear. Since you say that the
turkey Is put down In front Of you
and the rice and caulidower and
whatever else is Immediately passed,
why in the name Of goodness aren't
you eating It? OF course, II you
can't possibly touch 1t until the gravy
is on it, and the waitress brings this
in last. then it Is up to you whether
you eat directly without gravy. while
it is still warm, or whether you eat
II with the gravy cold.
As matter Of fact In house
where service is limited, the host
should put the stuffing and the gravy
and the cranberry jelly on the plate
a. he serves the turkey.
Evening star., 1936-05-25
Brilliant Colors Good.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
PARIS.-Or1ental colors accent the
Paris mode OF 1886, with jade green
and lacquer red favorites in recent
fashion shows to high light costumes
OF brown and black. Vionnet used
jade green belts and buttons on black
wool day dresses and on white satin
evening gowns. An evening wrap of
dark green velvet fastened on the
shoulder with two motifs of carved
red coral.
Schiaparelli matched accessories in
lacquer red, including hat, gloves, belt
and even buttons, for dark wool suits.
Lanvin touched up black costumes
with vivid green and made tailored
suit of jade green wool.
Evening star., 1936-05-25
Family Council Needed
To Make Final Decision
AS to Best Place to Go
Carefully Compiled List of Items Required
in Resort Cottage Makes for
Pleasanter Arrival.

sunburn cream has been omitted, or
there is no salt, or the matches are
conspicuous by their absence.
ITO ADD my nickels worth. just to
= remind you Of few more things,
I have compiled a little CD list myself.
Laundry soap.
Paint cleaner.
Ammonia.
Cleaner for sinks and bath tubs.
Brass polish.
Scrubbing brush.
Scrub cloths.
Few yards white cheesecloth.
Dustcloths.
Clothes line.
Bluing.
Washboard.
Clothes pins.
Two pals.
Wet mop.
Dust mops.
Broom.
Carpet sweeper.
One or two chamois skins.
Silver polish.
Silver brush.
Bath room soap.
Bath room paper.
Shelf paper.
Soap flakes.
Few bottles of various beverages.
Canned goods fo- emergencies con-
sisting Of:
Tomatoes.
Corn.
Peas.
Peaches.
Pears.
Soups.
Chicken a la king.
Frankfurters, etc.
Several packages of potato chips.
Staples such as:
Flour.
Sugar (various kinds.
Tea.
Coffee.
Spices.
Table sauces.
Gelatines.
Cornstarch.
Baking powder.
Baking soda.
Evaporated or condensed milk.
Macaroni.
Rice.
Canned fish.
Crackers.
Matches
Cigarettes.
Flavoring extracts.
Cooking fat.
Salt.
Paper napkins.
Toothpicks.
String.
Wrapping paper.
Scissors.
Can opener.
Bottle opener.
Corkscrew.
Insect spray and fluid.
Evening star., 1936-05-25
Dorothy Dix Says
Women Whine and Ask for Sympathy
Far More Than Do Men.

kitchen stove making the pudding, or
how many times they were up with
the baby in the night.
Fatherhood calls for sacrifices from
a man. Many a father works him
self into the grave to give his children
q college education. Many o father
walks so his children can ride in auto
mobiles. Many q father never even
has a necktie he can call his own after
his boys begin to grow up. But fathers
do not complain about what their chill
dren cost them in self-denial, and
wearing their old clothes 50 John may
have q Klassy Kollege Kut suit, or
having their old shoes resoled 50
Mamie may have another pair of $40
sandals.
TT is Mother who complains because
= she Is tied down at home with the
babies and who says that nobody has
any idea how much trouble children
are, and who tells everybody at the
bridge game that you can't do thing
with half-grown girls and boys now,
and isn't it true that when children
are little they tread on your feet and
when they are grown they walk over
your heart? AL the sympathy in the
world goes out to poor Mother" be-
cause Mother makes q bid for II.
And take the old maids and the old
bachelors. Why should a woman be
sorry for herself If she doesn't marry,
while man glories In his freedom?
Why should the old maid be lacrimose,
while the old bachelor Is jolly as a
sandboy? Nobody knows. It Just Is.
The old maid goes through life
lamenting her fate and complaining
about being lonely, while the old bach
elor spends his days patting himself
on the back and congratulating him
self upon having been foxy enough to
escape nnatrimony.
Seeing that women complain
whether they have anything to COM
plain about or not, we are led to the
conclusion that they whine because
they enjoy it, and that they are never
so happy as when they have q griev-
ance that they can talk about.
Evening star., 1936-05-25
The Old Gardener Says:

NasturtiumS are In bloom early
and make charming decorations
indoors, but seldom look well
when mixed with other flowers.
They have been found to look
exceedingly well when arranged
In a fish globe. where, as q matter
Of fact, they seem to thrive better
than in vases. Nasturtiums like
rather poor soil, and If grown In
rich ground there viii be q great
abundance Of foliage, but only q
few flowers. Some garden makers
complain that it Is impossible to
grow nasturtiums because of the
black bugs which collect on the
under part Of the leaves. These
bugs are really plant lice and are
not at all difficult to control If
taken in hand early. The one
sure method of exterminating
this pest is to spray the under
side of the leaves frequently,
using some nicotine preparation
like black leaf 40, to which q little
soap has been added.
tcopyright. 1860
Evening star., 1936-05-25

I<HE feminine sex Is the winning
sex. The inability to take life
on the chin without making a
= fuss about it seems constitu-
tional defect with women, though
what they have to complain about
more than have men, goodness only
knows.
Nevertheless they do. When a group
of men get together they discuss abb
stract subjects-politics. business. lit
erature, art, the news Of the day: they
tell each other stories. But listen in
on . group Of women and, nine times
out of ten, they are telling each other
their troubles. Men look down with
contempt upon the man who button
holes them and pours into their ears
a tale of woe, but women make hero
Inc Of the woman they can pity and
enjoy mingling their tears with hers.
When we come to think Of 1t we
know that in reality life is no harder
on women than 1t Is on men and that
women have no more sorrows to bear
than have men. But women have
broadcast their misfortunes so thor
oughly that we have let them monopo-
lize all of our sympathies. We speak Of
poor working women" poor wives -
poor mothers" poor old maids, "
but we don't even throw a kind word
to husbands and fathers and old
bachelors and working men. Yet being
married and having to support FAM
lily, or having missed your affinity. Is
no more beer and skittles for men
than 1t Is for women.
Anyway, as a rule, men bear what
they have to bear and do what they
have to do without calling upon their
fellow creatures to pass resolutions Of
sympathy for them, while women
can't be happy unless they are shout
ing their tribulations to the world
and are objects of universal pity.
\ 4 4 Il
TAKE the matter of work, for in
stance. When a boy gets a job after
he finishes school and starts in on
what he hopes is going to be his life
work. he Is simply tickled pink and
goes about boasting Of his good luck.
He thinks it Is grand to be able to
be independent and to have money
that he earned himself in his pocket;
and all Of his family and his friends
rejoice with him. But when sister
gets job she thinks 1t Is just too
bad that she has to spend her days in
an Office instead of gadding around to
parties. She bemoans herself that she
has to sell finery to other girls instead
Of buying it herself, and we all unite
our lamentations with hers because
she Is q "poor working girl"
Married men who have wives and
children to house and clothe and feed
toll harder than any slaves from years
end to years end. II they are sorry
for themselves because they can never
let up even long enough to take q
two-week vacation, or because they get
mighty little of the money they earn
to spend upon themselves, they never
say anything about 1t. We never think
Of poor outstanding" them. They
don't throw every lick Of work In
their wives teeth.
II Is the wives who assume the
martyr role and who never let their
families forget for q single instant how
they have labored IN their behalf and
how many hours they stood oyer the
Evening star., 1936-05-25

term Of one year,
so that annually
the family would
have a S prin 6
get = together. to
decide to sit or
fit.
The landlord or
his agent would
.caI1 to learn the
final decision in
the matter and II
"fit" was t h q
res solution he
would tax e
prompt measures
Evening star., 1936-05-25
My Neighbor Says:

Garden flowers should be cut
early in the morning or in the
evening. Place in water so that
stem may be filled. Flowers will
then ll-t longer when brought
into the house.
II fish, fried potatoes or bacon
are placed on brown paper before
being put on the serving platter
the grease and unattractiveness
are avoided.
If you add flour to your blue
berry pies, shake in a little salt
with the -four. It will improve
the flavor, as blueberries are
naturally fiat in taste.
When preparing parsley for
garnishing. chop it very fine, tie
it up in the corner of a clean
cloth, hold it for a few seconds
under the cold water faucet, and
squeeze it as tightly as possible.
Then shake it out of the cloth
and it will fall like a green pow
der. Unless 1t is done in this
way the parsley will gather In
little Jumps.
(Copyrisht. 1850
Evening star., 1936-05-25
1919

an illustrated instruction guide which
is easy to understand.
Send for the Barbara Bell Pattern
Book. Make yourself attractive, prac-
tical and becoming clothes, selecting
designs from the 100 Barbara Bell
well-planned, easy-to-make patterns.
Evening star., 1936-05-25
BY BETSY CASWELL.

TN OLD-FASHIONED times N
Scotland, the 25th Of May was
called Fitting day" This was
L because it was the accepted date
for making new leases on dwellings
or renewing old ones. As a rule, the
Scotch only leased their houses for q
Evening star., 1936-05-25

The neueSf, thimnest, summery compact comes
in ochite and foaCer colors. There's neuy cray0n
for touching up" blond hair. A sun cream, se,ifh
tricky top, is holiday necessity, and nesv eau de
cologne and lilac faIcum ,CW delight you.
led in shington Shops
Evening star., 1936-05-25
Cooks Corner
By MRS. ALEXANDER GEORGE.
DINNER FROM LEFTOVERS.
Eggs and Ham Benedict

Glazed Bannnas
Buttered Spinach
Toasted Rolls Plum Butter
Pear Salad
Chocolate Bread Pudding, Hard Sauce
Coffee (Hot or Iced
EGGS AND HAM BENEDICT.
4pieces boiled ham Il teaspoon salt
4 eggs ls teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons "a teaspoon
butter chopped parsley
3 tablespoons -four 1s teaspoon
i13 cups milk chopped onions
Fit ham In individual buttered bak-
ing dishes. Add eggs and bake until
eggs have "set." Cover with sauce
made by blending butter and -four and
cooking with rest of ingredients until
creamy sauce forms. The mixture
should be stirred constantly while
cooking. If preferred the ham can be
placed in shallow baking pan and eggs
added. 7-5.
GLAZED BANANAS.
4 bananas 2 tablespoons
Q tablespoons lemon Juice
butter 1s teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons :. Q tablespoons
sugar currant jelly
Peel bananas, brown five minutes In
butter melted in frying pan. Sprinkle
with sugar, Juice and salt Cover and
simmer five minutes. Spread with
jelly and carefully remove to serving
platter.
CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING.
2 squares choco- ! teaspoon
late, grated vanilla
"a cup sugar 3 cups milk
] cup water 1s teaspoon salt
cups bread, cubed 2 eggs or yolks
Mix sugar with chocolate, add water
and cook slowly, stirring constantly
until creamy sauce forms Beat well.
Add rest Of ingredients. Pour into but
tered shallow baking dish Bake 80
minutes In slow oven. Cool and chill.
Evening star., 1936-05-25

Sketched in Washington Shops.
Evening star., 1936-05-25

ME feminine sex is the whining
sex. The inability to take life
on the chin without making a
f,,rz rnAV,c
Evening star., 1936-05-25

II Is the wives who assume the
martyr role and who never let their
families forget for single instant how
they have labored IN their behalf and
how many hours they stood oyer the
Evening star., 1936-11-16

ready to cut another tree. I'VE don't
worry about the future, because we
take care in the present to make sure
that there will be nothing in the fu-
ture to worry about"
"Pooh!" exclaimed Peter. 81 believe
in having a good time"
80 do we Beavers" replied Paddy.
THAT Is why we work"
Peter stared very hard at Paddy, to
make sure that Paddy wasn't fooling.
There isn't any fun In working" !"
declared Peter.
isn't there?" asked Paddy Then
he added: IT don't believe you ever
worked long enough to find out.
There may not be the same kind Of
fun that you find in play, but there is
q better kind of fun, more lasting
kind. People who shirk all work just
don't know how to live. I am sorry
for them"
Are you sorry for me?" demanded
Peter
Paddy grinned. Sometimes" said
he.
You needn't be-" snapped Peter.
I'm not sorry for myself"
Not ever?" asked Paddy.
mot ever" declared Peter very posi-
lively.
Not even in the middle Of Winter
when even the smallest twigs are COW
Evening star., 1936-11-16
SUSPECT IS HELD
IN DETROIT Staying
Shooting Laid to Rivalry Over
Girl as Chicago Police Claim
Confession.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. November l6.-Seized in
a North Side tavern, Jack Bielat, IS,
confessed last night, policeman Joseph
Conrad said. that he killed Ted Mid
get" OFarrell, 80, in Detroit year
ago. Conrad said Bielat attributed the
shooting to rivalry for the affection Of
Miss Dorothy Jordan. "a, who also
was held by police last night.
Conrad said the arrest of Bielat fol-
lowed the questioning of Miss Jordan
after raid Friday night. The wom-
ans fngerprints, Conrad asserted, re-
vealed she was being sought in con-
nection with the Detroit killing.
Yesterday Leslie ;Hollan, AZ, who
said he was a bacteriologist. made in
quirieS about Miss Jordan at the jail
Conrad said. AS he left police fol-
lowed him to a tavern.
After waiting Is minutes Hollan was
Joined by Bielat, who Conrad asserted
he recognized from a police bulletin
photograph. Both Hollan and Bielat
were taken into custody.
! Bielat and Miss Jordan were ques-
toned by Prosecuting Attorney John
A. Ricca and Sergt, Lawrence Sheehy
of Detroit, who came here after Miss
Jordan's arrest.
Sheehy said Bielat confessed to him
that he shot O'Farrell October Z, 1885
at Detroit roadhouse after an argu-
ment over Miss Ja-'-> FARRELL dice
/ r1I
For six month. -, declared
he had followed the trail of Bielat anc
Miss Jordan. Bielat, he said, had usec
the aliases of Jack Buhl. Jack John.
son and "Polack Jack"