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Evening star., 1939-10-17
BaMed HOstesses
Aided by Volume
Of Party Hints

If the guests at your next party
sit around with that too-too-bored
expression, it certainly won't be the
fault of Mary j. Breen, for she does
her best in the party book to see
that revelers haven't a minute to
relax
The suggestion for social gather
ings in this new book published by
A. S. Barnes g. Co. are many and
varied, They range from costume
affairs to simple outdoor excursions,
stopping on the way to include
hints on parties for the young fry as
well as a smattering of suggested
menus and recipes. If some of the
games and ideas seem a bit insane,
it's probably because this reviewer
is confirmed member of the let
me-do-what-I-like clan, and finds
the exertion required by the ma
jority of party games more work
than play.
However, for hostesses whose par
ties lack punch, the book should be
helpful. Appropriate ideas for holi-
days are valuable, and the sugges-
tions for money-raising are what
local clubs are always seeking At
any rate, follow Miss Breen's ideas
and your guests won't have the time
to know whether they're having fun
or not. Probably they will be.
H. V.
Evening star., 1939-10-17

Essential
ToChild
Must Have His Own
Or He Will Take
From Others
BY ANGELO PATRI

Tommy was 1 years old, sturdy
and full of fun. He had no brothers
or sisters, and he loved company.
He usually played in the yards Of
the neighbors who had several chill
dren, about his age. Every time he
went home he took something that
belonged to the other children and
put it in his yard. At first he did
not hide his loot, but after he had
been made to return it, in person,
he was careful to keep it under COW
er for while.
His father and mother were
frightened. They feared he might
become an out and out thief; and
then, too, the neighbors did not like
the idea at all, and were beginning
to frown on him when he arrived
all set to play.
"Why did you take Phil's bar
row? Now tell me the truth. I want
to know what makes you want to do
such things. You knew it was not
yours. Why did you take it? I want
you to be a good boy, not a bad
one who steals. Nobody is going
to like you, or want you around If
you do this. Phil's mother will not
let you play with him any more" "
eyes, she will, too. I'll take it
back to him"
mo, she won't. She telephoned
me just now and asked me If you
had Phil's barrow. I asked you and
you told me no. Then I found 1t
where you had hidden it. had to
tell Phil's mother I had 1t and she
said you could not 60 over to play
there any more. Now what? Do you
see what you are doing to yourself?"
"I'll take 1t back to him. I didn't
mean to keep it."
Back Tommy went, all contrition,
apparently. The next day he took
Phil's ball and Harold's sand truck.
"Why do you do such things,
cried his exasperated mother.
"Cause want to-" said the little
robber, tears streaming down..
The doctor listened gracely to the
end of the chapter. Him, he is the
only child? Doesn't play much at
home, does he? I'd like to 60 over
and look at his play yard If
might?"
The yard was bare of playthings
save for a two-seated swing. docs
he swing much?"
when somebody comes to swing
with him, but they soon get tired
and they go to some other yard"
Him. What else does he have te
play with"
"Ch, he has ball, not much else
You see he doesn't use the things
And to tell the truth have beer
so busy keeping after him for this
stealing that I haven't bothered
about getting him playthings."
Lets try fitting up this yard fol
the others to play in. We viii gel
some boards and blocks for build
ing, a wagon, barrow, some sand
some spades and scoops, and for ad'
vertisement, set Of electric trains
Then he will give party and in.
vite his friends. You explain to TIT
friends mothers what we are trying
. to do. I believe he feels povert!
. stricken and wants to own thing
). himself" 5-s...,-.-..
It worked beautifully.
Evening star., 1939-10-17

coldness, no one can blame you, now
that they are grown and on their
feet and your obligation to them
is fulfilled, for seeking happiness
for yourself.
Certainly 30 or 40 years of loneli-
ness and lovelessness is long mar
tyrdom for any one to bear, yet
many men and women who, like
you, have made unfortunate mar
riages, go through this for the sake
of their children. They are among
the unsung heroes of the world.
Surely no suffering can be harder
to endure than having to toll for
those who give you neither thanks
nor appreciation: than having to
stifle the cry of ones heart for
love and tenderness; than having
to endure daily and hourly, year
after year, the moods, the tempers,
the barbed insults of those who
make life torment to one.
But it is necessary for a man
who marries in his sixties to be far
more careful in picking out his mate
than he was in selecting one in his
twenties. He is not as adaptable
as he once was and neither Is she.
So he should be very sure that he
does not let himself be inveigled to
the altar by some woman who Is out
looking for some one to support
her. You have made one mistake
in marriage. Watch your step.
Evening star., 1939-10-17

adroit skirt detailing. Inverted
pleats, which give movement and
grace to the skirt, are stitched at
the top, for the sake of slimness.
The pointed, turnover collar and
link cuffs give this dress a trim,
tailored finish. The pattern offers
you choice of long or short sleeves.
It's easy to make, and is design
you'll want to keep for later seasons
since its smart the year round.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1662-B
is designed for sizes "a, 36, 50. 40,
AZ, "A and 46. Size SO requires 4M
yards of 39-inch material, with long
sleeves; ~ yards with short sleeves;
u yard for contrasting collar and
cuffs.
Send Is cents today for your new
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terms for all shapes and sizes.
Evening star., 1939-10-17


designed for production line" cook
ing, which, as is the case with
methods in the modern factory, saves
needless steps and eliminates waste
motion and resulting fatigue. "Pro-
duction line" cooking reduces to an
absolute minimum the amount of
time the housewife has to spend in
the kitchen.
Counterclockwise
Method Followed.
Following the production line"
method which saves time and elm
mates back-tracking," the house
wife who uses kitchen built on
this plan cannot help but follow an
efficient route when preparing meals.
She works around the kitchen in
. counterclockwise direction, start
ing at the refrigerator. where raw
materials are stored, then proceed
Ing to the sink, where materials are
processed and last arriving at the
electric range, where materials are
finally prepared and from which
they are served.
From the refrigerator to the sink
she has to take not more than three
steps. She covers the distance from
the sink to the electric range in only
two and half steps, and she walks
only two and a half steps from the
electric range back to the refrigera-
tor. From range to workshelf and
cupboards at the opposite end of
the kitchen the distance is only
slightly more than three steps, and
it is the same distance from the re-
frigerator to this point
Further enhancing the efficiency
of this modern kitchen is the new
type strip-wiring at the junction of
the walls and table-high work.
shelves. At 6-inch intervals appear
outlets to which such appliances as,
mixers, toasters and irons can be
handily attached. This Is further
step-saver, for the occupant of the
kitchen can connect any electrical
appliance at whatever point in the
room she stands without delay or
mixups in the cord.
Pedometer Tests
Show Value.
Pedometer tests have shown that
under old-fashioned conditions of
work where no heed was paid to
convenient arrangement, the cook
or housekeeper often travelled as
much as miles a day in carrying
out her duties. Recently a modern
Kitchen laboratory conducted an
experiment In which dessert was
made in an awkwardly arranged
kitchen and then in one that was
engineered" to save steps and mo-
tion. BY proper routing, the opera
tons were cut from 81 to "a and the
steps taken from 28l to 45-a notable
difference which means much in the
course of days work!
Evening star., 1939-10-17
Fashion
Shows Are
Offered
Washington Very
Interested in
New Modes
Nv HELEN yOGT.

When Marion Halstead spoke be-
fore a group of fashion designers
Saturday and said that Washington
is gradually becoming the fashion
center of the world, she may not
have been far wrong. OF course,
Miss Halstead was speaking of the
influence of royal visits and others,
but this department can vouch for
the interest In fashion by looking at
the engagement pad. 1t registers no
less than five style shows for the
last week.
Last Wednesday we toured up to
Charlotte Parker's for a visit with
young and prominent creator of
clothes, Jane Engel. Besides show.
ing number of superb frocks, Miss
Engel made some interesting and
constructive statements. For in
stance, she told us that any one un-
der a size 20 could wear youthful
clothes; your figure denotes age, not
your years. You can wear any color
that your figure permits, she ex-
planned. Which reminds us of the
New York matron, who was definitely
above the size 20 range, and who
wanted to buy red, red dress from
her favorite salon. Don't you think
I can wear it?" she pleaded. The
couterier's classic answer came pa
tiently:: Madame, when The Creator
made the elephant, He put him in
gray" (Squelch0
Friday night william Rosendorf
showed luxurious furs for day and
evening at the Shoreham Hotel.
All the lavishness of the season
was brought forth in the exquisite
pelts of the coats. Modelled by
some of our Washington debutantes,
the show created much interest in
furs for the fast-approaching winter.
The same hotel scurried around
on Saturday to get ready for their
usual fashion luncheon, this time
given by Emile Gowns with coiffures
by the beauty salon. Day and eve
ming clothes were really sensational,
the former enhanced by charming
little hats designed by Mrs. Card
well. Pound-conscious matrons were
visibly impressed by the reducing
exercises offered between groups.
Said one fashion editor, who should
have known better, How much can
reduce in one lesson?" Obvious
answer, "Oh. several dollars at
least"
The Raleigh Hotels fashion
luncheon played to its usual full
house, what with gowns by Ade-
laide and furs by Saks taking the
spotlight. In between groups the
Arthur Murray dancers took over
nicely. Hit of the show, incidentally,
was the Pail Malls pet, the head
pageboy who escorted each model
into the spotlight.
They've been running around madly
for the last couple Of days at the
same hotel. Seems there's q style
and beauty convention headed by
Mr.. George Miller and ably super
vised by Miss Jean Jolle. The
local stylists are learning new
tricks Of the trade from some of
the country's most famous hair
dressers. After the convention,
which ends tomorrow, we might as
we'll expect our favorite stylist to
create q brand-new coiffure, ex-
planning, of course, that 1t was in
spired by the show. So be prepared.
Evening star., 1939-10-17

Our leaflet "The Different
Date" will help you be any
maiden's prize escort. It's yours
for . Scent stamp.
Evening star., 1939-10-17

dancer would win prize, and you're
sure she'd win for you, Geraldine
would probably break her neck and
four other dates to accept, and
think of you as that wonderful
mani" for asking her.
Once you've stated your plans
fully, and expressed your eagerness
to have Geraldine share them, don't
be surprised If she hesitates a mo-
ment, perhaps saying something like
Next Friday night, you say? Let
me think" (Mumble, mumble).
why yes, I think can 90 Friday.
In fact, I'd love to-" This doesn't
mean that Geraldine really has so
many dates that she has a hard
time keeping them straight. 1t
merely implies that she'd like you
to get that impression, but she's
pretty sure you won't. In any case,
she doesn't want to appear too
eager.
At this point, all you need to
do is thank her, make any neces-
sary arrangements regarding time,
type of dress to be worn, and 30
on, and get of the lire. However,
If Geraldine can't accept the date,
that's something else.
You can usually tell from what
she says and how she says it,
whether she is sincerely sorry that
she can't go, or little relieved that
she was already booked up, or
merely giving you a gentle run
around. You'll govern your future
relations with Geraldine accord
ingly, but at the moment all you
can do is take her statements at
their full value, express your re-
gret, and tell her that you hope
she can make it some other time.
And don't be too quick to jump
at the conclusion that her excuse
Is phoney. That's just your adren-
ain speaking again, making you
angry to cover your chagrin at
being refused. The chances are ex-
cellent that Geraldine is Just as
eager for new dates as you are,
and If she turns you down it's prob
ably for some reason beyond her
control. Better give her the bene-
fit OF the doubt and try her againI
Our leaflet, "The Different
Date" will help you be any
maiden's prize escort. It's yours
for . Scent stamp,
Evening star., 1939-10-17

lures way of popping you up, get
ting you ready to put on your best
performance. And Mamma Nature
Is playing on your team, because
putting on your best performance is
exactly what you want to do on an
occasion like this.
Nevertheless, that hesitant, doubt
full feeling may lead you astray in
the opening moments of the battle.
1t makes some fellows start of
their telephone request for a date
with some such query as What
are you doing next. Friday night?"
Not that they really care what
Geraldine Is doing that particular
evening-as long as she's doing
nothing. They aren't trying to be
nosey. They simply are making a
roundabout and tentative approach,
getting their feet wet before plung-
ing in, leaving themselves q way of
escape If 1t seems advisable.
Don't Put Her
On Spot.
But that's faulty technique. Such
request makes poor impression
on Geraldine, and 1t puts her on
the spot. If she is planning to stay
home and shampoo her hair or read
. good book she won't want to ad-
NIT it. So she'll probably stall and
not give yon an answer that will be
much help. She'll want to wait
until she hears what you have in
mind before she commits herself.
When you call up to ask for a
date, it's all right to exchange a Ger
tain amount Of chitchat before COM
ing to the point-if you're good at
chitchat. But when you do decide
to ask, ask! Don't try to sneak up
on the important question from the
rear, or execute an elaborate flank
Ing movement which you hope will
catch the enemy unaware.
Know what you want when YOU
ring her number, and have your
plans ready. Don't merely enter
tain some vague notion that perhaps
you and Geraldine might possibly
go to the movies If Geraldine wasn't
doing anything else, and you could
find a good show, and it didn't rain,
and her Aunt Agatha wasn't visiting
from Kokomo. Such indecision on
your part will merely make Geral-
dine think you a muddle- minded
goon who doesn't know what the
score Is.
How to Reveal
Your Plans.
Tell Geraldine what you'd like to
do. and when. 1t probably won't be
necessary to tell her why, but 1t
wouldn't hurt to reveal some special
reason, If. you have one. For in
stance, If you told her that your
club was having a dance, and the
member who brought the best
Evening star., 1939-10-17
BY BARBARA BELL.

Make it up in flannel, in wool
crepe, in fiat crepe and in tie silk.
This classic type is so essential to
your daytime smartness and comfort
that you'll need several versions of
1t. Designed for women's sizes, it
fits exceptionally well, thanks to
shoulder pleats, waistline darts and
Evening star., 1939-10-17
production Line Cooking
Means Efficient Route
In Meal Preparation
New Convenient Arrangement
Provides More Free Hours
For Busy Housekeepers
BY MARGARET NOVEL;.

Plan kitchen to
back the laboratory the
Home Tomorrow as in the new house
plans OF the counry leading architects
saved hobbies rated
of the towns best hostesses.
Scientifically planned arranged the kitchen measuring
Evening star., 1939-10-17
entcay Planned Kitchen Cuts Down Time Many
When Asking Girl for Date
Get Right to the Point;
Don't Beat About Bush
Doing Anything Friday Night?'
Is Bad Technique Because
1t Puts Her on the Spot
BY KAY CALDWELL and ALDEN HARRISON.

Have wondering about futter
assai
ask girl for dae9 Think nothing Of It'll
proof that
reaction shared with by actors preparing roll
hafbacks
Adrenaln released into the boodstream something
Evening star., 1939-01-24
Pro.Musica Quartet
Heard in Concert

In the dim, candlelit interior of
the Phillips Memorial Gallery the
Pro-Musica Quartet gave a concert
Yesterday afternoon, assisted by
Alice Finckel, pianist. No more suit
aole surroundings could be found
1or the intimate performance of
chamber music than this artistically
arranged gallery, and many peo-
pie must be of the same opinion.
Tor a large audience is always as
sured this group of artists. All
young men and members Of the
National Symphony, they are Mil
ton Schwartz and Jeno Sevely, vio-
Inns; Ralph Hersh, viola, and Will
liam Brennand, cellist.
The concert, originally announced
Tor last week, consisted of but two
numbers, the Brahms Quartet In
B. Flat Major. Op. g." and the
Cesar Franck Quintet in F Miner"
Tor strings and piano.
The last of the three quartets for
string instruments which Brahms
wrote is the most joyous and in
many respects the loveliest. In it
he has portrayed his love of nature
and his own natures reaction to its
influence. The extremely poetical
idea OF the andante, where the
first violin sings an obbligato to an
accompaniment of the other instru-
ments, is one Of sheer beauty. In
another mood he gives prominence
to the viola in the third movement
and bushes the other strings with
sordini to allow its melancholy
voice to be fully apparent. But he
gathers them all up in the gay
finale and disperses a lovely melody
between them in the liveliest and
most ingenious way.
The great quintet Of the Belgian
composer equals in its particular
form his symphony and quartet.
The same intensity Of feeling, the
same lyricism and the same strength
are given over for another shading
by this combination of instruments,
The artists of the program, with
the artistic cooperation of Mrs.
Finckel, played the quintet with
great sincerity and feeling.
If they did not quite strike the
note of passionate questioning which
is SO interviewer in 1t, there were
many points in their playing to
satisfy, nevertheless. The ensemble
Of the group is excellent, and 1t is
a pleasure to recognize the indi-
vidual finish Of delivery and how
it blends in the whole. The tonal
color is not yet so well fused, but
this is only apparent in forte pas
sages. Mrs. Finckel's crisp yet lin
pid pianism dominated the quintet
strongly. A. E.
Evening star., 1939-01-24

known compositions. The extreme
ease and dashing style Of his de-
livery set a pace not equaled by the
other artists, as polished as was
their work. The Kreisler prelude
and Allegro" was a mastery expo
sition OF fine phrasing and dynamics,
as was also the DANA" from de
Fallas. La Vida Breve" and the
Mozart "Rondo." In the melody
from Gluck's "Orpheus and Euri-
dice" and the "Romanza Andalousa"
by Sarasate, 1t was the beauty Of
his tone that held the attention.
Mr.. Totenberg's use Of the bow is
unusually adept. The power and
control which he exercises through
out its length, the fluency with
which he achieves some small effect,
the quick and easy spring in more
brilliant passages are all done as
matter Of course, yet the secret
OF his finished performance lies in
his skill In this direction. To this
and an agile finger technique, he
brings a truly musicianly direction
and responsive emotion, rounding
out an artistic equipment of fine
dimensions. A warm reception was
given him at each appearance.
Mr.. List brought q more enter
tanning note to the seriousness of
the program in two groups of songs.
only one Of which, Mozart's I'm Die
sen HeiPgen Hallen," was straight
singing without the added 1istrionic
touch, OF which Mr.. List is master.
Moussorgsky's Song of the Flea.
was effective as Mr.. Lists idea of it
even though another Interpretation
OF 1t has been impressed on the
public mind by Chaliapin. Schu-
mann's The Two Grenadiers" and
Flegier's lie Cor" together with the
mozart number gave more opportu-
nifty for the resonant depths Of Mr..
Lists voice to be appreciated.
His final group, contained three
songs IN German Of the music hall
variety, to which the American,
kern's "Ol Man River" gave the one
serious touch. Just why Mr.. List
cnose this type Of songs is not clear,
Tor his deep, rich voice would bring
a heartier recognition even than he
received In some more important
selections.
There were three fine accompa-
nists yesterday assisting the success
OF tne artists. Giuseppe Bamboschek
!or MISS Pltzinger, Felix Wolfes for
mr.. Totenberg and DR.. Paul Berl
for Mr.. List.
Evening star., 1939-01-24


Pitzinger comes heralded as pupil
OF Julia Culp and Elena Gerhardt,
two artists Of another generation
who were expert interpreters Of Ger
man songs.
Her voice is not extraordinary In
either quality or range but it is the
manner in which she turns 1t into
a most expressive medium for the
text OF her songs that is so highly
valuable. Every slight infection Is
mirrored In her tone, given deeper
meaning and greater projection by
her vocal art. The public is so
accustomed to dramatization of
songs that simple and beautiful
singing is almost strange to the ear.
To hear Schumann's "Mondnacht"
as Miss Pitzinger sings 1t is to have
the whole picture painted in loveliest
tone, warm and descriptive; or the
two Schubert songs, Der Tod und
das Maedchen" and "Auf dem Was
ser zu Singen," which taxes the in
terpretlve resources of any singer
and which Miss Pitzinger gave with
most sensitive feeling.
The aria "Es Blaut die Nacht"
from Handel's Julius Caesar" dis
closed the full quality of her voice
as Introductory number, and the
charm which she exercised In the
f1rst group Of songs was amplified
in a second one made up of the best
songs OF Brahms and Strauss. Later
as encore. Brahms % liebliche
Wangen" was given.
II -
1t was Mr.. Totenberg upon whom
1eu the duty of opening the program
and who gave the brightest angle to
1t IN his brilliant playing of we'll
Evening star., 1939-01-24
County P.-1. A. to Meet

The Prince Georges County (Md.)
Federation Of Parent Teacher As
sociations will meet at 8 pm. Fri
day in the Engineering Auditorium,
University of Maryland, to discuss
the proposed new schedule Of Mary
land teachers salaries.
Evening star., 1939-01-24
Townsend Musicale Brings
Lieder Singing Artist
iGertrude Pitzineer Makes Local Debut;
Emanuel List and Roman Totenberg
Present Effective Program
BY ALICE EvERSMAN,

The rather neglected art OF ed singing brought back again
local debut Lawrence Townsends morning musicale the
flower Emanuel
onit
before singer and
Evening star., 1939-01-24

D) Tricky Teen
Crisp monotone print
In white pattern that
looks like bands Of
lace! Cluster Of un-
pressed pleats front
and back. Spun rayon.
$5.95.
Evening star., 1939-01-24

(C Little Colleen"
Collar and cuffs with
1rish-type crochet lace
on linen. In coral,
pow der blue, aqua,
navy. $3.95.