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The Washington times., 1937-12-31
HE WONDERS
Dear Miss Fairfax:

Sometime ago my attention
was attracted to a letter in your
column from a girl who signed
herself Mary" Her husband
was unemployed, his family had
given him a car. and he was
going high, wide and handsome.
I wonder at the type of men
some women waste themselves
on. Another girl named Mary
preferred to marry a similar
type of man in preference to me.
He lied about my ability to pro-
vide for her, though I was earn
ing a comfortable income. He
was unemployed, and has con-
tinued to remain unemployed,
with the result that the girl has
to go out and work and provide
for them both.
Love is certainly a wonderful
thing when it inspires a woman
with enough pluck to support a
lazy man. EXPERIENCE.
If we always stopped to- think
why any one does anything, par
ticularly where love is concerned,
the crossword puzzle would go
out of existence, and life would
be a continual riddle-marathon.
We just have to keep on and
feel sorry + The Mays who get
raw deals in the shape of hus-
bands.
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
Skillet and Spoon
BIZ SibiLLa Campbell

TIRST OF ALL let wish all of you very appy
New Year. with the hope that 1888 will be joyful and
prosperous year for you and will hold cooking failures
Instead of recipes today, here few good things to
cheer and fill your mug during the holiday.
EGGNoG
Take each egg tablespoon of pulverized sugar one
half winegass of brandy winegass single cream sep
the eggs beat together yoks and sugar Beat
whites stiff froth Mix together and stir gently Then
stir in the brandy and cream and serve
FINE HOT EGG PUNCH
One-quarer pound of six fresh onehaf bottle
of white wine juice and grated peel OF one lemon put IN
doubebo and cook while beating constantly until foamy
and stiff Serve in glasses and be careful not to
heat too much the punch will burn
COLD ORANGE PUNCH
One pound sugar; bring to boil with and one-haf
cups of Remove the add the fine peel OF one
orange and let stand night Add the juice Of six
oranges lemon, quart white wine, cup arrack
Mix and strain.
PINEAPPLE PUNCH
To quarts of hot water add two and onequarter pounds
of granuated sugar put into saucepan and let 1t come
to boil over a quick fire When it to boil
fully skm peel and CRATE two pneapples take the juice
lemon and four peeled cut into pieces Inc
syrup should be taken from the fire as it bo Strain
through cheesecoth into punch bowl packed In lce al
low it to coo then add the pineapple lemon juice and
ORANGES allow it to stand for several hours renewing ice
when necessary When time to serve, add one bottle OF
cold white wine.
RED WINE
In bowl put the peel oranges the juice of four
oranges piece whole cinnamon two cloves, two bottles
red wine and let stand overnight tightly covered The
next day through cheesecloth, add two and one
quarter cups of sugar. heat and add cup of rum.
FINE TEA PUNCH
Put threeourths tablespoon of the best tea in quart
of boiling water strain and add two and onequarter cups
sugar bottle of red wne mix with the tea and add
the Juice of three lemons and to two cups of
BISHOP WINE
Roast or bake in oranges until their skins
crack Remove from oven place in bowl and insert six
cloves in each stick of cinnamon two tablespoons OF
sugar Over this pour pint of hot water Let stand
for few hours, strain and add quart of claret.
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the verge of something des-
perate, and am only restrained
by thoughts of my son and my
desire not to have scandal
mar his life when he is about
to marry. DISTRESSED.
I am sure the son you love
so devotedly will not fail you
now. The separation you sug-
gest in your letter, which is un-
fortunately too long to print,
can be effected without any open
scandal, and I should certainly
consult the Domestic Relations
Court or the Legal Aid Society
and have them arrange for
maintenance. The story is
pretty horrible, but these legal
agencies are used to the raw
side of life; and after all these
years, you are certainly entitled
to support.
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
By Bah Lincoln

Needlework fans will be
thrilled with the new edition of
the Woman's Almanac which an
nounces a contest to be held in
March, 1888. Enclosed in every
copy of the Almanac is a free
cross-stitch pattern for an anus
ing Star Of Destiny picture
frame, stool cover, tray cloth or
what you like. Instructions for
working it are complete and the
edition contains a photograph
OF the finished embroidery just
to spur you on.
The second edition of this
clever annual edited by Antoi-
nette Donnelly, charm and
beauty editor of the New York
Daily News, and Alice Archibald, !,
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
By Beatrice Fairfax
Dear Miss Fairfax:

Dear Miss Fairfax:
when an irresistible force
meets an immovable body
well, that's an old one, and the
answer has not even been found
as yet. But it happens to be
my problem.
I find that the wife of my
best friend is becoming IRE
sistible to me, quite innocently
and involuntarily, I'm sure, on
the part of all concerned. There
must be an answer to this state
of things. But if the force is
truly irresistible, and that's the
only thing I can think of at the
moment, the equation is for me
to cease being immovable. ana
that won't work, so there's no
answer either way.
I'm a successful citizen, and
have been married 20 years to
a wonderful wife, who is loyal
and efficient. Have beautiful
children and a fine home. The
irresistible one is a good trleno
of my wife, and we're all pals.
Can't you suggest an answer?
A GRoWN-UP BOY.
I can suggest an answer, but
probably it will not meet with
your approval. You tell me you
have a wonderful wife, beautiful
children and a good position;
that the irresistible lady is the
wife of your best friend.
wouldn't it be a grave mistake
to break that charmed circle?
If YOU two-the irresistible force
and the immovable body-take
to the primrose path, things
can never be the same again.
It's not unlikely that your home
may be broken up, and you
sacrifice your fine position IN
the community.
The children may also be
scornful and amuse over
fathers Indian summer antics.
Youngsters regard that sort Of
thing as the last call for dinner
in the dining car. It's the part
of wisdom to be good, even If
it is a little lonesome.
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Years Promise

The year will bring some lovely
things;
A fragile joy, bit Of song,
A friend to cheer if sorrow
comes,
A hand to guide amid the
throng.
A fragrant day, a jewelled
night,
An evening primrose kissed with
dew;
The sky at twilight splashed
with gold
Against a lake of cobalt blue.
A field of clover in the sun,
Grace of a wild bird flying
high;
Deep purple shadows on the
face
OF quiet pools where lilies lie.
The year will bring some pleas
for peace,
Borne on the wings of hope and
prayer;
And like the years now passed
and gone,
OF loveliness will have its share.
EDNA BACON MORRISON
Courtesy of Henry Harrison,
Publisher.
The Washington times., 1937-12-31

style specialist of New York and
Paris, surpasses the debut num-
ber which appeared last Decem.
ber.
Men are buying this almanac
for their wives and for their
secretaries" said Miss Archi.
bald during a flying visit to
Washington this week. "The
almanac has grown from a TO-.
900 circulation to 10000, with
every indication of more to fol.
low"
Miss Archibald was extremely
smart in a black wool tailor
made suit from Greed, and a
flared black felt hat. Her
lorgneLtes are set in square
frame of tortoise shell. On her
lapel she wears a gigantic gold
spider set In topaz.
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HOneServlCe
Meet Mrs. Stout, Mrs. Plump,

Meet Mrs. Stout, Mrs. Plump,
Mrs. Slim.
Counting calories gave Mrs.
Slim her trim stylish figure. A
protective" reducing dietrich
in minerals and vitamins-keeps
her gay and peppy to enjoy it.
Time was when Mrs. Slim
nibbled at peanuts Zone small
bag, 300 calories) or reached for
a five-cent chocolate bar CTS
calories) to satisfy between
meal hunger. ...
Today she chooses a good,sized
sack of popcorn or large apple
(only 100 calories each). She
knows she can lose two pounds
a week by limiting calories to l.
200 a day. At meals she sticks
to lean meats. green vegetables,
simple desserts.
Her calory chart tells her, for
example, that a luscious piece of
cream meringue pie is only $50
calories, but the same-sized piece
of lemon meringue, 800 calories.
You'll find complete, health
full reducing menus for two
weeks in our 32-page booklet.
Calory chart. Three-day liquid
diet.
Send 10 cents for your copy of
THE NEW WAY TO A YOUTH
Full FIGURE to Washington
Times Home Service, 635 Sixth
Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to
write plainly your NAME, AD-
DRESS, and the NAME of the
booklet.
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
New COttOns Are Brighter

Prettier than ever, the new
linens and cottonS for South
ern wear are on exhibition in
the stores. The fabrics that
will set the pace for smartest
resort fashions include bright
printed linens, pastel linens, gay
pique and seersucker.
Most important of all Is the
fact that the best of them are
Sunfast and all of them cleanse
quickly in the household
The Washington times., 1937-12-31

It would be more attractive and fattering in
one tone, and we would change it at once, If we
could Some girls who have never had any gray
hair are so intrigued with the striking combina-
ton of this delicate shade and youthful COM
plexion that they can't wait for nature to make
the change of hair coloring. They write for
advice that will enable them to make their own
healthy hair turn. There is no way to change the
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
By Donna Grace

IF YOU ARE dis
u tressed over a sud-
den change in the tone
of your hair as it turns
to silver, there is some
thing to be done
about it.
Few of us can accept
this change with any
honest resignation, yet
often it occurs quite
early in life, and there
are many young people
who are prematurely
gray.
Gray hair with a
youthful complexion is
always attractive. This
is some comfort, but
the first thing this
young person wants,
when she realizes her
hair is turning, is to
make it all gray or all
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
Manners
By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckmar

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
/. My husband and I have
been invited to wedding and
the wedding breakfast. The in
vitation calls for an answer, so
please tell me how to word it.
2. How should it be signed?
Should I sign my husbands
name as we'll as my own?
3. AS I have never met the
bride, when I wish her happiness
should I make myself known?
AS we are newly married and
strangers in this city, we will
appreciate your help. c.
/. I judge from what you say
that the invitation is formal
one, engraved, worded in the
third person. If this is true,
you answer the church ceremony
invitation. This is the form OF
your acknowledgment, written
on the first page of double-sheet-
ed letter paper, and spaced as
near as possible like the invita-
ton:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wells
Adams
accept with pleasure
Mr.. and Mrs. (bride's parents) S
kind invitation
to their daughters wedding
breakfast
on Tuesday, the tenth of January
at half after twelve o'clock
Twenty-Five Woods Avenue
2. If the invitation is to an
informal wedding, note of in
vitation, then your acknowledge
ment should be written as a
note:
Dear Mrs. James:
You nd your husband are very
kind to invite my husband and
me to your daughters wedding
ceremony and wedding break
fast, on Tuesday, the tenth OF
January. at twelve-thirty o'clock,
at your home, and we thank
you deeply for your hospitable
invitation. We are most happy
to accept, and are both looking
forward to being with you on
this joyous occasion.
Cordial greetings from us both,
and thank you again.
Most sincerely,
Nancy Smith Adams.
3. The first person in the re-
ceiving line will probably be the
brides mother. If you know
her, you will not, of course, have
to give your name. If you don't,
you make a Standardization
MRS. Brown, am Mrs. Adams
... and may present my hus,
band?" The hostess (Mrs
Brown then introduces you to
the next person standing in line
and so you are introduced down
the line" Since you don't know
the bride, and since she will be
concerned with greeting many
guests, don't hesitate to intro
duce yourself if you Judge that
this will make it easier for her
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
New Book

Rex Warner, a young Eng
lish schoolmaster, oxford
graduate, friend and contem-
porary of such men as c. Day
Lewis, w. H. Auden and
Stephen Spender, will be in
troduced to American readers
by two books on January "a,
when Alfred A. Knopf will
publish his novel, THE Wild
Goose Chase" and his
Poems" The English reviews
of "The Wild Goose Chase"
have compared Mr.. Warner to
no lesser names than those of
Swift and Butler, and Mr..
Knopf is announcing its au.
thor as lone, of the finest
writer's of his generation"
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
ONLY MOTHER LOVE CON.
trolls HER

Dear Miss Fairfax:
Just before my beloved sons
marriage was announced I
made the frightful discovery
that my husband had been un-
faithful to me for many years,
with a member of my own fam.
lily. The relationship was re-
vealed by demands for money
or the part of this nearly-related
other woman.
For 10 years had my own
profession and was self-support-
ing, but with age and broken
health, it is almost impossible
for me to hope to maintain
myself independently. I feel on
The Washington times., 1937-12-31

washer and even Seem 20 be
brighter and prettier than be-
fore after their bath and a
quick finishing on the home
ironer.
Designs are lovelier than ever.
Many of the most striking are
the work of French artists. One
is in so-called Italian stripes
and another in gypsy stripes.
These are cottonS. A third,
printed linen, has an attractive
design Of sheaves Of wheat.
The Washington times., 1937-12-31

for half hour and strain through cloth. After
the hair is shampooed, pour this over it four
times for the final rinse.
The way to change gray hair is to dye it to
its natural color.
You mag haze my method of dyeing hair, or
riuses for gray and sOhite hair, free of charge.
Send q stamped, Sezt-addreSsed envelope for each
and address Donna Grace. Beauty Editor OF
The Times.
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
BLACK AND GOLD

The most successful alliance
of the season seems to be that Of
black and gold. 1t is used for a
handsome dinner ensemble, the
dress of velvet black silk jer.
sey with collar and plastron Of
heavy gold passementerie. With
it is a jacket of black lacquered
satin with gold kid motifs on the
sleeves.
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
Details Important

COLOR GOES OUT in the
form of handsome travel and
sports coats. A beauty is a
fitted model in blue tweed
barred in gold, scarlet and green,
detail being supplied by using
the fabric straight against bias.
A wide navy leather belt and a
fringed scarf pulled through
blue leather loops are other de-
tails.
The Washington times., 1937-12-31
Bed11tY Co1A1neG

hair to an even gray
tone.
When the hair be-
gins to fade, it usually
starts at the temples,
and, except a bleach,
about the only applica-
ton that will tighten it
is the camornile tea.
The camomile tea is
not a bleach, but the
regular rinsing with
it will help to keep the
Qdlr 1l8IlUs IL 10 uSSA
for blond hair, too.
Camomile can be
bought at most drug
stores. The method of
preparing the rinse at
home is as follows:
Take three fourths
of a cup of the camo-
mile leaves and pour
over it a quart of boil
ing water. Let it stand
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Different Motions
The great difference in the mo-
tons of mankind is from the diff
ferent use they put their faculties
to.-Locke.
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|0F INTEREST TO
THE HOUSEWIFE

Removing Tartar is easily
removed from the hands and cloth
inr with lard, followed by warm
water and soap.
Washing LinOleum.-DisSolve
lump Of sugar in the water when
washing linoleum or oilcloth, and
a brilliant polish will result.
Clear Blueing. - To prevent
blueing from streaking clothes on
washday, dissolve a tablespoon of
soda in the "blue" water.
Raspberry TapiOca.-1 pint rasp-
berries, p teacupful sugar, l ia
blespoonful lemon juice. Soak
tapioca in "a pint water overnight.
Next day, put the tapioca and
water into a saucepan and cook
slowly until quite clear; then add
the sugar and lemon juice. Take
the pan off the fire and stir l pint
raspberries into the mixture. Pour
into wet mould. When set, turn
out and serve with custard.
WNU Service.
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Cubs-Ciants Feud
Tale of Diamonds
Sharpest Rivalry

HE logged fight between the
L Cubs and Giants for the National
league pennant this year is rem
iniscent of bygone days when their
feud was a tale of basebalPs sharp
est and most enduring rivalry. The
only difference is that while the
competition is just as keen this
year, the bitterness is gone.
The story of the rivalry of the
Cubs and Giants practically writes
itself. 1t stretches far beyond the
years of Mike Donlin and the one
and only Matty. It embraces other
hard-bitten Giants of the youthful
1905 bus-riding a brick tossed way
from hotel to ball park to defend
the baseball honor of the nations
largest city.
There are memories of lantern
jawed little Johnny Evers, thick
muscled Frank Chance, shouting
bitter taunts at fans tight-packed
within old wooden grandstands.
Once more you see Mordecai
Brown, tobaccO-fecked ball clutched
within three fingers, warming up
for the greater baseball glory of
the nations second largest city.
Pages could be written about
other acknowledgements incidents
of far off afternoons. Of happy years
when the Giants merely knocked off
the Dodgers (then Superbas) in
their stride and saved their best
hate and sharpest spikes for Chi
cago invaders.
You showed your colors then. Ev-
cry man was an enemy and so re-
garded unless he could display the
proper ribbon and could mingle dire
insult with high praise in correct
proportion.
Remember that glowing baseball
year of 1908, when feelings were
running at their fullest anyhow?
Then Chicago baseball writer's ar
rived at the Polo Grounds early on
one heat-waved afternoon to view
with bitter establishment a notice
posted upon the press gate. Above
the sprawling signature of a man
who never hesitated to name his
enemies it stated simply and starkly
that, by order of John J. McGraw,
no Chicago writer's would be permit
ted to enter the park.
OF course that was long ago. Nc
Graw is gone now. Evers is a
plumpish, white-haired upholder of
the law. Their heirs, the Terrys,
Grimms, Hartnetts, Hubbells and
Demarees of today, seldom permit
feelings to flow as violently for the
sake of a mere ball game. Yet
there is a grim tensity about pres
ent meetings just the same. So far
this year the National league race
has been a nip and tuck affair be-
tween the Cubs and Giants.
Truly enough National league pen
nants have been won most often in
recent years by late season spurts,
but there is no copyright on the pro-
cedure. The same methods by which
modern Yankees and Tigers have
triumphed in the other circuit could
prevail as easily. BY display of
sheer power one of the teams could
easily sweep the race.
There are other angles-indeed
far too many of them for this linn
tied space-to this story which prac-
ticalIy writes itself. Yet, as might
have been mentioned at the start, 1
have been sitting here thinking
about something else.
About Rogers Hornsby in fact.
Ten years ago, lacking only a
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both bodice and skirt of any de-
sired frock. In pattern 1858 you
will find transfer pattern of a
motif 9 by GA inches, one and
one reverse motif GA by Ga
inches; two and two reverse mo-
tits 334 by 334 inches and two
strips of border 2 by Is inches;
color suggestions; illustrations Of
all stitches used.
Send Is cents in stamps or coins
(coins preferred) for this pattern
to The Sewing Circle Household
Arts Dept, $50 w. Fourteenth ST.,
New York, N. Y.
Please write your name, address
and pattern number plainly.
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to New York.
That was in 1927. McGraw es-
teemed Hornsby above all other
baseball men at the moment, for
the first time in his life was speak
ing proudly of a successor.
Seven years ago we stood for al
most two hours talking on crowd
ed Broadway corner. Hornsby had
just taken charge of the Cubs, was
making hustling, fighting team out
of collection of stars who hitherto
had looked at life too gayly.
That was in 1880. The late Will
liam Wrigley bubbled with pride
whenever he thought of his new
manager, was making grand plans
for the years they would have in
baseball together.
And now, while the Cubs and
Giants carry on their fan-warming
feud the man who might have man.
aged either of them wanders around
in the prime of his forty-one years,
out of a job. Baseball is like that,
too. All of its stories are not easy
and pleasant to write.
All three New York baseball clubs
give out inflated attendance figures
to the press Like Dolly Stark,
Umpire Bill MCGOWAN dotes upon
telling you what a lonesome life an
umpire leads. But don't listen to
either of them. Even Bill KLEIN
scarcely loves his job more :.
Add odd fight names-Bus Breeze,
Felix Romatowski, Tin Can Roma
nelli, Spit Morgan.
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DetOur

The Scandinavian had just arrived
in California, delighted with the way
his new car withstood the trials and
tribulations of the trip.
"How are the roads, Hans?"
"Vell, dis guy Lincoln was uh
great engineer, but dat Frenchman
De Tour, he vas no road-builder at
all. THE Pointer GU. S. M. Al.
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Embroidery Adds
Thdt SNORT Touch

Embroidered flowers that prom
Use to be the 'life" of your frock
are these that you'll want for i'm
mediate stitchery. They're funI
They're easy to do! They're en-
tirely in lazy-daisy and single
stitch; the pretty floral border is
grand finisher for neckline,
sleeves, or belt. Flower clusters,
gay in garden colors of wool or
silk floss, may adorn a blouse, or
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A Problem

''Tell your boss I've come to see
him." growled the tall, broad-shoul-
dered man to the slim little office
boy. s'My name is Daniels"
The boy looked at the visitor with
awe. $50 you're Mr.. Daniels" he
said. 'How very awkward"
Daniels-What do you mean-awk-
ward?
Office Boy-I've got orders to
throw you out.-New York Post.
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month, ne leu tne
Giants on a surging,
victory-adorned trip
through the West.
Still a great second
baseman and hitter,
the man who had
won St. Louis first
pennant a season
previously, he SUBJ
stituted for the all
ing McGraw as
manager and almost
brought another flag
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The Snag

frequent water drinking" said
the specialist, twill prevent you
from becoming stiff in the joints"
"Yes, but some of the joints don't
! serve water."-U. S. Coast Guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-05

How smart are you when your latest beau asks you for a good- night kiss?
 You'll keep his admiration and not hurt his feelings if you can say, laughingly, Forget 1t for to- night, Tom"
 Better yet, dodge the question al- together with 8 gay final word about the steak fry next Saturday or the tricky new dance step you've agreed to practice together.
 But don't devote all your time to the man of the hour. Show you know your way around by winning . lots of friends.
 e. When you meet new people, in- reductions are important. Remem- Der to introduce young person to an older one of the same sex, boy to a girl. Dad, may I introduce Tom Wilson?" Mary Smith, this is Tom Wilson,"
 And when you're the one being introduced to some one new, all you need say is "How do you do?"
 Our 32-page booklet gives all the rules you need for fun at formal parties, restaurants, theaters, enter taining at home. Introductions, tn- vitations. Automobiles, travel.
 Send 1Oc for your copy of ETI- QUETTE FOR YOUNG MODERNS to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 63S Sixth Ave, New York N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet. ...