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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
Fancy Is Turning
To White Accents
Winning Special Favor for
Society Occasions.
By CHERIE NICHOLAS

The opening of the grand opera
season has proved decidedly reveal
ing as to the importance of white in
the fashion picture. The favor for
white was especially sensed in the
predominance of white fur wraps,
many of ermine, others of white fox
with accent among the younger set
on cunning jackets IF boxy sort or
waist depth. -
White gowns glittered with en-
broidery and beadwork, and the use
OF white brocade patterned in deli
cate color suggestions were notice
able.
AS to daytime fashions, new note
is sounded in perky little white hats
that are worn with furs, some of
velvet or felt and the newest milf
merry vogue is the tiny white feather
turban. The white hat naturally
calls for a responsive white touch
in such accessories as white jewelry
or white boutonniere plus white
gloves.
Using the white accessory theme
as a basic thought, black daytime
frocks are again taking on immacu-
late lingerie detail. In fact the
Observation-Disclosures vogue is a
trend of no little significance.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
Paris Flashes

The short evening gown is a
new trend.
Fashions are more conserva-
tive than a year ago.
Many Lanvin afternoon frocks
are richly embroidered.
Turbans in multi-color necktie
silks are in exotic colors.
Long capes is a military influ-
ence featured by several houses.
Milliners plan to use many fab
RIGS, especially jersey, also wool
lace.
Long knitted stockings in bright
colors with matching gloves are
selling.
Sprightly buttons and decora-
tive epaulets are favored trim
ming features.
Boutonnieres of colored glass
flowers concealing tiny electric
lights are worn with the tailored
suit.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
Hurt q OnrrRr
Edited by Edytbe Mae Gordon
A PSALM OF PEACE

A PSALM OF PEACE
Shepherd of Souls, Thy tender love
possessing,
Naught can disturb my calm, my
sure repOse;
In perfect peace Thy guardian care
cOnfessing,
I travel safely in the midst of foes.
Nothing l lack; Thy wisdom all suffi-
cient
Anticipates my need and is my
guide
In pastures green, by waters still
efficient;
Refreshment, beauty, rest Thou dost
provide.
My hayward feet in righteous paths
Thou leadest;
No more the restless soul desires to
roam.
No more unheeding, when with me
Thou pleadest,
I find in Thee my refuge, shelter,
home.
/ know Thy voice and henceforth
follow fearless
Fen through the valley of the shade
of death:
No foe will Thee unprepared or care
less; ,ls
Thy rod and staff, they comfort, as
it saith.
My enemies can never thwart nor
hamper
The hand that doth my table richly
spread;
Secure I feed nor ever dream to scam
per
Their presence can no more inspire
dread.
My wounded spirit knows Thy gentle
healing;
For heaviness Thou giv'st the oil OF
joy;
3 wonder hourly at each fresh re-
vealing
OfLove Divine unmarried by earth's
alloy.
Surely Thy goodness and Thy mercy
ever
My journey shall attend to Thine
abode;
There rapturous praise, forever anc
forever,
viii hymn Thy wisdom on the up.
ward road
Narcissus Anthology
II. B. Livingston.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
BEAUTY and ROMANCE
1o8oruc8necaa t0a1uuceteoHpoccaf
DOW MING

the street. And when w. C. Handy
returned, all Bronzetown danced and
thrilled in the blues rhythm he made
famous.
There was Lieutenant George W.
Lee-one of the few, if not the only
colored commissioned officer in the
World War-Mr. Qualls, manager of
the Blues Bowl show, and Nat Will
liams, high school professional dis
tinguished leaders of the Race.
The football game marked the first
big-time bowl game Of the season. The
stadium was packed by visitors from
throughout the South and from as far
away as Harlem. Newspaper men and
photographers from the Associated
NEGRO" Press, the Associated Press
and United Press were on hand to
record the brilliant event, which ended
in a victory for the local team. And
after the game was grand ball where
the elite of Beale Street gathered to
paw tribute to Handy and his blues.
/ just wish everyone of you could
have been with me. There was beauty
and romance, the beauty of a great
people having wholesome fun, and the
romance of great occasion with the
happy courtships of the sleek young
men of Memphis escorting the glamor-
Gus bellies at this outstanding social
event of the year. was happy to find
that many of the girls were readers of
my column and to know that they had
been helped by the beauty hints which
have annearpd here
What are your b.p, ETC., Pick up Ital.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
HEALTH TALKS
TO GROUPS OF 80

The South End and Roxbury sub
committee of the Boston Health
League announces that speakers will
be provided through cooperating
health agencies for groups of thirty
or more members on the following
subjects: tuberculosis, Cancer, Syphi-
lis and Gonnorrhea, Prenatal Care.
These informal talks, where ques-
tons may be asked, are offered in
order that it may be better under
stood that more hopeful outlook on
disease depends in large measure on
people learning to recognize its early
signs in order to secure prompt
treatment. By courtesy of the Boston
Urban League arrangements for these
'aIks are to be made through its
nffice at the Whittier Street Health
Unit. Telephone Garrison 281O. Dates
hould be planned two or more weeks
n advance.
BY special arrangement, moving
'ictures on some of the above subjects
nay be shown to large groups.
Committee: Miss Bernice w. Bill
ngs, Mrs. Jacqueline C. Gilbert, Mrs.
Dorothy Haywood, Miss Josephine
crawford, Matthew w. Bullock, DR..
cornelius N. Garland, J. Caswell
smith, Mrs. Frederick T. Lord, chair
nan.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23

adopt an interesting tuck technique.
Here again a generously full hem
line swings into sprightly grace. A
chubby mouton bolero complement
ed with a green feather-trimmed
pill-box hat made of matching
mouton sounds an ultra chic note.
The exceedingly goodlooking tunic
dress to the left in the picture dem
onstrates what happens when a dis
tinguished designer such as Molly
neaux of Paris takes the swing idea
and multiplies it by two This very
pleasing dress with it's double swing
silhouette is of stiff black faille Ga
high fashion fabric this season.. Its
tunic and skirt zip up the front.
A gold clip finishes its heart shaped
neckline. Here is a grand example
of basic black dress that invites
stunning jewelry ensembles or
dashes of color which this seasons
accessories exploit.
Speaking of the new fullness in
skirts, topic of utmost significance
in current styles, the question has
often been brought up as to its posi-
tioning, whether it should be at the
back or sides or brought to the front.
The answer is no matter where the
fullness, just so there is fullness
somewhere. So far as the sports
swagger coat is concerned the news
is definitely that of back flares con-
trived via pleats or cores or cir
cular cut.
Dress coats are made with fitted
waists and skirts that often flare all
around. So widespread is the favor
for flares even the newest fur coats
are made with fitted waists and full
skirts.
released by Western Newspaper Union.D
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23

The oriental influence in fashions
from draped maharajah turbans to
harem skirts demands that the Jew
elry worn must be likewise exotic.
At the top in the picture the oriental
note is admirably interpreted in the
ensemble of costume jewelry called
Temple Bells" Myriads of gilded
colorful metal balls strung on fine
chains for necklace and matching
bracelet, tinkle as you walk.
Here's a recipe for looking smart
within limited budget. Take one
simple, basic dress, then spice it
with striking accessories. The
pretty lady shown below in the pic
ture has done just that, assembling
a tiny Unbranded pill box with cro-
cheted snood, carrying a suede
handbag matched to her belt, each
of which are pointed with gold, re-
peating the gold note in a bib neck
lace and matching bracelet. Fab
ric gloves with gay embroidered
leather backs add yet another dash
of color.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
FORM GIRLS
SCIENTIFIC CLUB

A Girls Scientific Club will be
formed by three members of the Theo-
sophical society. Astronomy will be
Iectured on by Patrick Jones; Anthro-
pology or the study of races and their
origin by Mr. Coleman; chemistry,
physics, biology, by Sturgis M. Robin
son. The lectures will be financed by
the members of the theosophical
group. There is no charge to the mem
bers of the club.
Any girl or matron of scientific
mind or of serious mental ideas may
send card to Patrick Jones, 27 Brad
dock Park, Boston. Glasses will be
twice month, one hour in length.
Notice will be sent where and when
lectures will start.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
Fur Hats Favored
For Winter Wear

Black with flashes of bright red
is a popular color alliance for mil
linery this winter. Fur hats are
more important than ever and there
is a wealth of charming little dinner
hats. Worn far forward on the fore
head is one new dinner hat, a scrap
of crimson velvet ribbon twisted
into turban and covered with nat
ural-looking red and pink roses.
Brown beaver felt trimmed with
pink is a formula for some of the
prettiest hats seen in many a sea-
son. Off-the-face hats are staging a
big comeback, If indeed it can be
said that they ever did go out of
fashion. Frequently red ribbon tabs
hold back the brim.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23

7 HE swing technique persists
in costume styling throughout the
later shoWings of winter coat and
dress collections. The fact that full
ness has become an important fac
tor in the new silhouette is no bar
rier to a slenderizing outcome.
Thanks to the cunning craft and
COnsummate art of modern design
ers the problem has been so VIC
toriously met that whether you be
sylphlike or more or less rotund in
figure you will find that the smart,
new fashions that are saying it with
swing" are actually very flatter-
ing.
In the illustration three highly
successful modes are shown each
of which makes Swing" its theme.
The long coat and dress ensemble of
gray wool to the right in the group
is typical of the trend to fitted sill
houettes that take on fullness about
the hemline. 1t is just such wool
classics as this that are finding &C
ceptance with best dressed women.
The flair for daytime dresses made
of pastel woods Gust the type to wear
under your fur coat) done in the
simplest possible fashion with fit
ted waists and faring skirts is a
pleasing gesture which fashion is
making
Centered in the picture is a frock
of sage green wool featuring fitted
slenderizing princess lines that
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
BEAUTY HINTS By NINA TEMPLE
Your Mouth

1t is said; God gives you your eyes
and your nose, but you, yourself,
make your mouth. 1t is true-you, by
your own inward thoughts change the
lines and expressions of your lips,
making your mouth charming or the
reverse. Optimistic and kind thoughts
turn the lips upward and make the
expression sweet while unkind and
wicked thoughts make of your mouth
something from which to turn the
eyes away.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
Style and Comfort
In New Stockings

The long-hoped-for has happened,
in that silk stockings that are WOOL
lined are announced for winter
wear. They might properly be
classed as a necessary luxury in
that being up to date, they are sell
ing only in the higher-class shops.
In appearance they look as if they
might be a fine silk service type
but the wearer knows of the warmth
and glow that the wool lining i'm
parts.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
Velvet Trimmed Fedora

A black felt fedora with an I'M
derbrim faced with velvet and
black velvet snood is a new crea-
ton shown by Reboux to accom-
pany dressy street costumes.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
Snakeskin Accessories

Snakeskin, dyed a brilliant cleo
trio blue, is used to make an un-
usual bolero and beret worn as &C.
cessories to a rich chocolate colored
crepe frock.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
By
ELISABETH
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In spite of good resolutions every
year it seems as if I just can't get
my Christmas shopping done until the
last minute. Then the frantic bustl-
ing and scurrying for a lamp for
mother and tea set for sister, sox
and smokes" for dad and the boys.
Although it's a pretty exhausting
business, it's sort of fun to share in
the general excitement and turmoil.
Inc days of shopping are only pre-
Jude to the gayety and feasting
which I enjoy during the holiday time.
And OF course, the "feasting" part is
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
Silver Nailheads

Rows of tiny silver nailheads sewn
to collar, cuffs and hemline are the
effective trim suggested by one de-
signer for a plain black dress.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23

Fashion is placing increasing en-
phasis on the fiattery of lace for the
mature woman. The exquisite
black laces that seem this season
more beautiful than ever before
have a gracious dignity about them
that tunes perfectly to womanly
charm. With the low neckline of
the dress pictured a string Of pearls
is most enhancing. Long velvet
gloves repeat the color accent of
the velvet flowers worn by this love-
ly lady. The dress is a rayon Chan
lilly. The dress comes in black,
royal blue, wine and grape.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23
Glrriatmaa 6rrfttngH

Happy Yuletide to you
And Joy Of the season come to you,
With happiness and cheer,
And you 90 singing through
The incest kind of year!
Edythe Mae GOrdOnCMFWYP
-Edythe Mae Gordon.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-23

Don't forget to dig in the drawers
and pull out those verses and send
rhem in to the Poets Corner, adj
dressed to Edythe Mae Gordon, 1913
Chambers Street, Boston.
Evening star., 1939-05-15
Natures Children
ArmOred Catfish
(COrydoras undulatus)

America these small fish are so
abundant they go about in actual
swarms. They are small fish, as you
can see, and they are armed with a
bony interlocking coat of mail. Their
closest relatives are the Pygidiidae,
which are quite bit more husky
and their coat of armor is quite
differently formed. Some aquarists
have at first confused the two.
The armored catfish are friendly
and do not seem to have any trouble
with their neighbors. They are to
be seen in vast schools mingling with
the mailed Loricariidae, another
neighbor devoted to raising huge
families and going about en- masse.
In their native habitat these small
fish are a part of the conspicuous
fish fauna. and as the armored cat
fish have been found to settle down
to pleasant life as the guest of de-
voted American aquarists, many of
them are being shipped annually
to this country.
Like our own native catfish, papa
catfish of the armored tribe is Just
Evening star., 1939-05-15

of those who have this fascinating
hobby. 1t will give you pleasure
to watch the little fellows as they
60 about seeking every particle of
Objectionable matter on the floor of
their dwelling place. Their goatee
or barbels add much to their manly
appearance (though their mates and
children also possess this chin adorn-
ment). They look at you with such
wise and detached expression. and
are most friendly in manner and de-
pertinent. Though naturalized cit
zens, they are not at all homesick.
Evening star., 1939-05-15
h. LILLIAN COX ATHEY.


From Northern South America we
have found this quaint little catfish
p welcome guest in the aquarium.
Many aquarists know it as Callich-
thys. Learn to know and pronounce
scientific names of natures chill
dren, it is the correct thing to do
And besides, you find that once you
have the scientific name, you can
look up valuable information on
them and not run any danger of con-
fusing some other member of the
family with it.
Corydoras is a rather funny little
catfish which soon establishes itself
in new quarters, giving very little
trouble and being quite happy. 1t is
almost altogether ground feeder
and. is a fine sanitary officer of the
aquarium, scavenger by choice.
This catfish is perfectly harmless,
too, much given to minding its own
affairs and not boasting in any way
about this commendable achieve
ment
In the rivers of Northern South
Evening star., 1939-05-15
Foirfox PIoy to Be Given

FAIRFAX. Va, May Is (Spe-
ciaD "A musical comedy, "Cinder-
ella Rose" will be presented by the
junior class of Fairfax High School
in Fairfax Elementary School Thurs
day and Friday evenings Miss Laura
Jeter Parker of the high school fac
ulty is directing the performance.
Those taking leading parts include
Mildred Clinton, William Dryden,
Ethel Creekmore, Edith Caudle, Dick
Watts, Arthur Cohill, Frances Pier
point, Charlotte Peyron, Priscilla
Riggles, Ronald Blake and Joseph
Mccoy.
Evening star., 1939-05-15
PhiIodeIphion Prepares
For Wur-In His Will

Bv the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, May 15.-Alfred
Frederick Bracker prepared for war
in his will.
Leaving an estate Of $4,000 in
trust for his widow and daughter,
he provided that "in event of war"
the estate may be converted into
cash, gold or commodities" as the
trustees deem necessary and ad-
visable to provide for the proper and
comfortable maintenance and care
Of the beneficiaries.
Evening star., 1939-05-15

as serious minded with family re-
sponsibilities. He will be as patient
and devoted as any spouse could pos
sibly ask and he surely seems to
know how to marshal his lively
brood into places of concealment
when the occasion arises for them
to do so.
AS these small guests are 50 abun-
dant, their price is within the means
Evening star., 1939-05-15

BEAUTY KIT with Ponds Cold ond Vonllhina Creoms,
Hinds Honey Almond Lotion. Lipstiek Tissues,
Cleansing Pods, Mirror and Comb for --S S9e
-59e Wrseys Voter softner ID. boss .---4se
-sompIe 81 to Sl.9S Cosmetic Kits -5se
-Konns Sc Mouth Wosh Is o. Amber Or Red - 7ee
-Sl25 Moke Boxes s----- sec
-TreJur Dustins Powder. Orig. Sc 59e-------2 25e
-2le Konn's White Soap Chips Y boxes e for 81
-5se Mirror Perfume Troys s--------- 4ee
-Jersens 81 bottle Lotion & soc jor All Purpose
Creom ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ----------. sc
81 Imported cut gloss Perfume Bottles s-----7oc
Soc Size FrostIo Lotion ond SOC pr. swoeserettes
(eotton felt lined rubber gloves for - Sc
Soc size jor Woodbury. creom and l0c size coke Wood
April Shower Toeum double size ----39e 39e
lie Konn's Dentol Creom om--2 tubes, 25e
-Ioe Tooth Brushes --------------------2f for 25e
-Guerlons Discontinued S. Perfumes-choice - S3l5
-Dossett & RomsdeII 81 Jor Golden Cleansing Creom
ond 81 90 jor Perfect Tissue Creom both for S10O
-Noxzemo creom. Sl75 HospitoI size ---S SlOO
-l5e rolls Murroy Hill Toilet Tissues, 1000 sheet
rolls II for 81
-Sl.00 Both Brushes with detachable hondIes s-6 69e
-25e Nail Brushes, assorted styles -2le
Dressing Pocket Combs s----loe
Evening star., 1939-05-15

The best advice we can give you is to
shop early for these cabinets. The nuan-
tity is limited and the value decidedly out
of the ordinary. Well-constructed color
full cabinets covered with green, wine or
royal blue papers-with four shoe drawers.
one hosiery and one lingerie drawer.
Evening star., 1939-06-17
Returding Recovery

The recent observations Of John L.
Lewis on the causes of continued
business depression make interesting
reading because of the light they
throw on the quality of his leader
ship and in spite of the fact that
they are devoid Of any constructive
suggestions.
With characteristic rhetorical -four
ishes, the c. I. o. chieftain belabored
Congress, corporate business and the
administration. Congress, he said,
has done worse than nothing to rec
tify conditions, while the Govern
ment, presumably the Roosevelt ad-
ministration, was accused of Offer
Ing timid solutions and then with
drawing them before they could be
adequately tested. Corporate busi-
ness, to use Mr.. Lewis language, was
labeled nostalgia and reactionary.
and then dropped from the dis
cussion.
Nowhere in the published accounts
OF the Lewis comments is there any
indication that he accepts on behalf
OF his organization the slightest re-
sponsibility for the depressing effects
on industry of the prolonged fight
between the c. I. o. and the A. F. of
L. In fact, there is nothing to sug-
gest that Mr.. Lewis even realizes
that the intra-labor quarrel has had
any such result. Certainly it is diff
cult to assume otherwise and still
reconcile his professed desire for
business recovery with his blunt as
sertion that it is impossible" for the
G. I. O. to continue discussions with
the A. F. OF L. peace negotiators.
without undertaking to defend or
condone some of the actions of A.F.
OF L. leaders, it can only be con-
cluded that Mr.. Lewis has made up
his mind henceforth to make no con-
cessions to restore the labor har-
mony which is so essential to anv
lasting industrial improvement. On
VIC co1lIrdry ne mas apparently de-
cided to carry the fight forward and
to that end is bidding for the support
OF the old-age pension groups by
urging payments of sixty dollars a
month to needy persons past sixty
years OF age, this sum to be raised
to ninety dollars In the case of mar
ried persons.
These, then, are Mr.. Lewis own
contributions to recovery-a prolon-
cation and intensification of labor
warfare and projected political al
lance with those who have been ad-
vocating variety Of fantastic and
economically ruinous old-age pension
schemes.
1t is to be hoped that the sig
nificance Of this revealing glimpse Of
the caliber Of Mr.. Lewis statesman
ship will not be lost on Congress,
corporate business, and the admin
istration, nor on those who constitute
the great body Of labor.
Evening star., 1939-06-17
End of an Odyssey

When the Hamburg American liner
st. Louis docks at Antwerp today, one
of the most poignant odysseys in
modern human annals will come to
a more or less happy ending. The
nine hundred and seven German
Jewish refugees, who have been lit
orally adrift on the Atlantic Ocean
for the better part of a month, were
spared at virtually the eleventh hour
the agonizing fate of compulsory
return to the land from which they
had fled penniless and hopeless.
Just as blank despair seemed all
that life held out to these helpless
and homeless wanderers, their CO.
religionists in this country, persona
fed by the American Joint Distribu-
ton Committee, came to the rescue.
Having been denied admission to
Cuba a fortnight ago-through no
act Of inhospitality or harshness on
the part of the Havana government,
let it be said-the refugees aboard
underwent the narrowing experience
Of seeing their ship head back to
Germany and to what must have
loomed before their eyes as misery
indescribable and intolerable. Just
before that cruelest stroke of all fell
upon them, arrangements were made
by the American Joint Distribution
Committees European representative
to place the refugees in Belgium,
France, Great Britain and the
Netherlands, pending final emigra-
ton of most of them to the United
States under our regular quota
regulations.
A compassionate America looked
on while the tragedy Of the children
Of Israel aboard the st. Louis was
enacted. Though conditions did not
permit their immediate disembarka-
ton on our shores, there is satisfac-
ton in the thought that it is through
the ministrations of a great Ameri-
can Jewish philanthropic agency
that ways and means were found in
the nick of time to avert what would
have been nothing short of blot on
vaunted twentieth century civiliza-
ton.
There remains to be cleared up the
reason why the German steamship
line subjected the refugees to the
ordeal that was to be theirs, for it
seems to be established that the COM
pany was notified not only by the
Cuban government that it would not
receive these victims of Nazi perse-
cution but that such warning also
came In good time from the League
Of Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees.