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winter was upon the city. Acrid
smoke hung in the heavy stmos-
phere. the cutters were slimed
with dirty siush. Then Christmas
lights turned the city into a neon
fairyland.
Paul gave Ann a silver bangle
for her bracelet as a Christmas
gift. 1t was a quaint little bell
and tinkled when she moved her
hand.
With the coming Of the New
Year Ann fretted over the static,
changeless quality Of her life.
With the exception of an occa-
sional marriage among the girls
whom she had come to know,
there was not the slightest diff
ference in her surroundings. Ned
dy and Teddy still chartered and
danced their way through the days
and nights. Florabelle appeared
in stunning new outfits, was for
ever going on a party Clara
could talk of nothing but GER
tain expressman who delivered
goods to the store.
A concurrity OF incidents kept
the third floor laughing. namely.
the regular visits Of Florabelles
friend, the postman. The hope
lessness OF his love was amusing,
and really not amusing at all.
Once each week he climbed the
stairs and knocked on Florabelle's
door. He had a simple, solemn
way about him. Why he con-
tinued his regular visits, the girls
could not imagine. Neddy and
Teddy twitted him numerically.
Clara openly laughed at him. Still
he came, now and then encour-
aged when Florabelle allowed him
to enter her domain.
AIMS static mode of living
might have gone on indefinitely
except for two things. In the
first place, she realized that an
other change in rooming houses
was imminent. Clara's express
man friend, Roy Swanson, was
practically living in the apart
ment which the girls shared. He
sprawled in one of the big chairs
night after night, paying court to
most willing Clara. Ann knew
that it was but question of time
until he would move in entirely,
in which case, she must get out.
Secondly, spring rolled around
again and Paul kissed Ann. That
kiss, in the heady sweetness OF
spring, had a most unforeseen
aftermath. Not yet had Ann adj
mitted, even to herself, that her
love for Paul had become a mon-
strous thing, too monstrous for
any sort of peace of mind. She
Continued on Page IL, Column 81
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G O o d T a S | e
7 o d a Y
BY EMILY POST

Never, never congratulate a wo-
man on her engagement. Jokes
and cartoons. have, for 30 long as
living memory goes. seized upon
this as meaning she is lucky TO
have found a husband. When this
is said 10 a spinster OF advanced
years. 1t is naturally more notice
able than when said TO a very
young girl. This subject is brought
up by a letter asking: when 60
ing to a party given by the mans
mother for his fiancee, should the
guests congratulate the mother as
well as the newly engaged girl ?"
The answer to this IL that con-
CALCULATIONS are properly given
only to the bridegroom-to-be. To
his mother you say whatever
comes naturally TO mind. Some
thing pleasant about both her son
and the girl, or about whichever
one you know best. To the girl you
give your best wishes. II she is an
old friend. you say whatever Is
pleasant and true. When you say
goodbye to the hostess III you do)
you tell her something nice about
the girl-that she Is interesting or
pretty or charming-whatever IL
was about her that impressed you
most.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27

There's a Observation-Disclosures
box" freshness about Anne Adams
pattern 4408. A dress you'll wear
for gay afternoons and evenings
all through spring and summe- !
Those wide front and back panels
give the taller, simmer lines your
figure needs and are easy to stitch,
too. Darts at the shoulders hold
in place the soft bodice fullness.
Aren't the reyers young and
casual-looking Make them in con-
trast-say lace-trimmed eyelet-
embroidery-or in self-fabric. And
you might use matching or con-
trasting tie-ends, or sew crisp
ruffles down the bodice seams and
at the sleeve tucks. Let the sew
ing instructor speed your work.
Pattern 44os is available in
women's sizes "a. SO, IS, 40, AZ. ~,
46 and as. Size So takes 81 yards
80 inch fabric and u yard con-
trast.
Send is cents In coins for this
Anne Adams pattern. Write plain
ly size, name, address and style
number.
It's smart TO sew your own!
And with Anne Adams spring
style book for expert guidance,
You can have that well-dressed
look always. Choose from dozens
OF frocks. suits, coats, home-modes
pictured. See the new silhouettes
-pegtop, bouffsnt. apron and
longer torso-shown in both sun
light and starlight styles. Sport
sters. tailoreds and dress-up clothes
for bride, career girl, hard-to-fit
matron and young set, are all in
cluded. Order copy today. Book
Is cents. Pattern Is cents. Book
and pattern together, rs cents and
three tax tokens.
Send your order TO The Tacoma
Times, Pattern Department
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ASPARAGUS SALAD,
VNAIGRETTE

One teaspoon salt, u teaspoon
paprika, few grains cayenne, l
tablespoon chopped onion, ia
blespoon chopped pickle, l tea
spoon grated horseradish, 3 table,
spoons vinegar, Il cup oil, l bunch
asparagus. cooked, or / can aspar-
agus If preferred.
Mix seasonings, vinegar and oil.
Pour dressing over well-drained
asparagus, and chill. Serve on
crisp lettuce leaves, with addi-
tional dressing If desired. Chopped
parsley, olives, beets, or hard
cooked eggs may be added to
dressing If desired.
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. SERIAL STORY
SIS AWEEK
BYlOUlSe HOLMES

CAST or CHARACTERS
ANN BROWS-O-phan daughter Of
a gambler. alone in an uniriendly
PAUL HAYDEN-stock room boy
STEVE cLAYBoURNE - Wealthy
CLARA BROOKS - Dime store
counter girl.
tznte.
YESTERDAY: Steve makes = scene
az the dance but a pleasant stranger
saves Ann from embarrassment. Paul
gives Ann a favor. tiny silver brace
let. After the dance they walk in
the park. While Ann sleeps Paul
kisses her lightly. With dawn. they
the dance and It's glamor, but Paul.
CHAPTER XXI
Ann received orchids at the shop
the following day. The satin box
was tied with a wide ribbon. There
was a note enclosed.
I'm a little hazy about last
night but, If my memory serves
me at all. I again owe you an
apology. Forgive me for behav-
ing like a clown. Let the posies
tell you that I mean il" The
card was signed. steve"
He called at 5 o'clock, blithe as
a spring breeze, cockily sure OF
himself. He invited Ann to &c
to the theater with him and, while
she could see no harm in accept
ing, she hesitated. It would be-
fun to see good play, but not sc
much fun TO see it with Steve
Now IL it were Paul With the
thought Of Paul. she made up hei
mind. She declined and hurried
on before he could argue.
THE flowers are gorgeous
Steve" she said, too gorgeous for
a working girl. Thank you fol
sending them to me-"
Did I, or did I not, owe you ar
Apology
"Oh, you were a little difficult
$50 sorry"
Let it 60"
"All right, I will. Now about 6
show"
mo, Steve"
He was not accustomed to fem
mine rebuffs. "Say-what's tn,
matter with me? Am I poison Of
something"
Ann could scarcely tell him tha'
she was merely a new adventure
to the bored Steve Claybourne
she could not explain that he only
persisted in his attentions because
she did not respond in kind, tina
he would not think of introducing
her to his mother, that their path!
were so widely separated tina
they could never meet. So sh'
said the obvious thing.
Il don't go out with anyone bu
Paul"
That did 1t. He said, "Oh,
see"
She said, Goodbye, Steve" anC
hung up the receiver.
The weeks rolled on and AM
did not see Steve Claybourn'
again. She almost never though
of him. Her life with Paul worked
itself into a pattern. Each Satur
day night they dined together a
an inexpensive restaurant an,
went to a moving picture show
They were utterly companionable
The slightest show of sentimen
tality was studiously avoided.
Summer came with sizzling
heat. Mrs. Toilets third floor wa
like fiery furnace, the hat shol
was little better. Ann grew thir
the roses left her cheeks. She an
Paul sat on the bench in the park
occasionally they Travelled acros
the city to the lake.
A FURNISHED, hazy fail was ban
ished by an early blizzard an,
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Wife Asks AlimonY
OF WPA Employe

SANTA ROSA, Cal.-Mrs. Erma
carueso in her petition for divorce
from her husband, a WPA worker.
states that he earns $50 q
month and asks that she be given
$40 OF it for alimony. She also
wants 500 attorney fees and $50
court costs. She charged cruelty.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27

PITrSBURG. Calf. - Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Blincoe would like to
know how 10 meet their meat
problems. One weekend 1t was
the roast that burned In the oven.
The next weekend, Blineoe had
just purchased a $3.50 leg OF lamb
for the Sunday dinner. turned
around for an instant to chat with
an acquaintance, and presto. it
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
Springs TO Defense
OF Jiiierbuu Fiends

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah-Jit.
terbug dancing is nothing but ar
outlet Of physical energy, in the
opinion Of Miss Ethel Bowers, field
secretary of the National Recrea.
ton Association. She said youth
needs violent dancing, running and
racing games as well as mental
games, observation games and
educational games.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
BROCCOLI WITH CHIvE
SAUCE

One bunch broccoli. Sauce: 2
tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons
flour. l cup meat stock or water,
l tablespoon lemon juice or vim
egar, tablespoons chopped chives,
Y teaspoon salt, u teaspoon
pepper.
Cook broccoli uncovered in boil
ing sailed water. Melt butter,
blend with flour, add liquid and
seasonings. Cook until thickened.
Drain broccoli and serve with the
sauce.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27

las though you care what they
think-and when they look pity
ingly At a person and say so
that Is your new hat? Wen
can't say that 1t looks good on
you1" then--oh then, know why
we are justified In having our
pet peeves. II we didn't we might
20 berserk and do some real dam
age. AS It is, we just let off
steam IS ! am doing now.-E. w.
Consistency
Dear Miss Grey: ! wish. as a
wife and mother. men would try
to be a little more consistent.
have young son. who likes
to bring his friends home. His
dad raises a terrible fuss every
time one OF the boys throws
cigaret stub In the fireplace
(which to my way of thinking is
the proper place for cigaret stubs)
yet my husband has burned one
OF our good chairs in three places,
a velvet scarf and good rug,
with carelessly placed or dropped
cigarets.
II seems to be his idea that
what he does is all right and what
a growing boy does is all wrong.
As I say, most husbands are
terribly inconsistent. There GER
tainly is do as / say, not as !
do" complex about them.
MOTHER.
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A reader says:
Dear Miss Grey: Let's discuss
pet peeves" again for a change.
! have stored up 80 many lately
] really feel il win do me good
to get them "off my chest" Be-
aides. II might start discussion
through your column and that Is
what you want. isn't IT.
Ny first pet peeve is the Big J.
Little You" person. He is the
kind who viii discount anything
in favor of someone else. but will
proceed blsndly and too often
arrogantly. TO tell you all about
his accomplishments or his fam
ily's good qualities.
Then there il the laxative
woman who sits behind you In a
bus or In any crowded place and
proceeds to shrek her idle chat
ter in your ear. I wish women
would be quiet when they get in
crowds. but they don't and the
laxative ones are on my LIST Of
dislikes.
/ could with pleasure NOW
down the sneaky person who
comes TO me and says II don't
want you TO feel bad but think
you ought to know something ]
heard about you'--for invariably
that is the person who is really
trying to hurt you. She just
fastens the blame on someone else
because she IL too cowardly to
say 1t herself.
/ never really believed In doing
someone personal harm until !
had friend who used to call me
up and start the conversation by
saying, Guess who this is7 Aw,
20 on. you can guess-now can't
you7"
] want to be thousand miles
away when / get around a hypo-
chondriac the moment some
one starts in q steady recital Of
his symptoms / find myself get
ting sick. too.
Il despise women who chew gum
and the persons who come TO
theater with bag OF good old
cracking canoy make me feel that
capital punishment is justified.
People who insist upon telling
me the story of moving picture
they saw, in full, make me writhe
In agony.
But most annoying of all is the
mean creature who prides himself
Tor herself) upon being just TOO,
TOO frank. They always tell you
JUST WHAT THEY THINK =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
Annoying Persons Described by
Reader Who Lists His Peeves
Thinks II Better TO Relieve Feelings by
Writing Than by Doing Physical Harm
BY CYNTHIA GREY

An article appearing in popular magazine caught our
attention recently because had do with human beings
and their pet "peeves.'
Considering the mail received by this department it is
easy understand why writer has used the subject of
peeves and why people have them for there getting
away from the fact that most of indulge in peeves be-
cause like to- OF don't anyone else to
hold peeve against but when do itwe, that is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
Answers TO Test Questions

Below are the answers TO test
questions printed on the Editorial
page.
/. Solicitor General.
2. January /, 20oi.
5. King Richard IN William
Shakespeare's play Richard III"
4. Water.
8. Ostrich.
8. No.
7. Drone.
8. Oslo.
2. Yes.
10. A group of art museum
buildings in Paris, France.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
CLEANSING CREAM
FOR HOSTESS OR GUEST

Perfectly handsome sachets in
lustrous satin cases make lovely
gifts. Inexpensive but quite beau
tiful is q gift basket containing
four shimmering satin balls Of
sachet. These come n twenty
scents and In twenty-four shades
to harmonic with the color scheme
OF any closet.
II she's going to visit over the
weekend. or II you know that she
likes to keep a supply of cosmet-
les on the dressing table In her
guest room. consider giving her q
box of capsules containing cleans
ing cream. another of capsules
filled with night cream. One cap
suie holds enough cream for one
application.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
IN-LAW PROBLEM

Dear Mrs. Post: / am a widow
and have an only son. who Is mar
ried. When his wife and / happen
10 be in the same group, what can
people call us in order to dis
tinguish one from the other7
Answer: Whenever she Is with
you and among people who do not
call her by her first name, she is
called Mrs." followed by the
name they call your son. If they
call him James. they call her Mrs.
James" II TO them he is Jimmy,
she Is MRS. Jimmy"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
WOMEN '' "' 40s' :
Read This Important Message!

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The best known and one of the rnst
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
COLLECTOR

Jackie Cooper, who has just
completed Seventeen" for Para
mount, collects guns as a hobby
Many are presents from his fans
in various parts Of the world.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
HOW TO SPEAK OF YOUR
WIFE

Dear Mrs. Post: Isn't Il bad form
for husband to speak of his wife
as she" TO their maid?
Answer: Decidedly bad form
He should say Mrs. Jones"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
Today's
Recipes

The tender green Of vegetables
is decoration for your springtime
menus. Here are three pleasant
variations:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
GOING To 4 MANS COLLEGE

Dear Mrs. Post: I'm going TO a
dance at a weli-known mans coll
lege. My host has written that he
has made arrangements for me TO
stay with private family; that
all the private families in the town
let out rooms to the boys on such
occasions. Shall I make any effort
to pay for this room before I leave
or do l just take 1t for granted
that he is taking care of this?
Answer: When you are ready TO
leave you might ask your land
lady how much you owe her for
the room. II she says that your
friend has taken care of this, you
let the matter drop. II, on the
other hand. she tells you that she
has been your hostess, this will
be one Of those really painful mo-
ments when all you can do is to
apologize as well as say thank
you, and blame your own care
lessness in not having made sure
beforehand whether you were u
ledger or guest!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
Cosmetics Make
Clever Gifts

The spring crop Of new cos
metics is In full bloom This is
the time to pick some of the love-
lest ones for presents.
One smart gift is miniature
white wire birsicage containing
three colored eggs. each. OF which
contains dram of fine perfume,
A yellow chick, few spring bios
SONS and yards of satin ribbon are
posed atop the cage. There's a
wide variety Of scents from which
you can choose three to go in the
eggs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
WOMEN ALONE

Dear Mrs. Post: Is 1t correct for
a woman, or women alone, TO wear
evening dress at theater or con-
cert? When my husband and
used to 20 to these same places
and sit in these same seats, we
always dressed. The question Is
whether it is proper for a woman
without a man to do this.
Answer: Yes. just as proper now
as before.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
HANDY PURSE-sIZE
MANICURE KIT

A tiny makeup kit, in the shape
OF the kind of bell usually found
at ringsides, Is filled with a lip
stick in a beautiful, clear shade Of
red, harmonizing rouge, eye
shadow and very small bottle Of
foundation lotion. The package is
amusing. the preparations as re-
freshing as a breath OF spring.
A diminutive manicure kit to be
carried in the purse includes a
bottle of polish, another of non
drying polish remover. tiny emery
boards and an orange stick. This
is the answer 10 the problems Of
the woman whose polish is forever
cracking or getting Clipped when
she is far from manicurist or
her own home supply Of manicure
,rana "a ftnpQ
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-27
KIDNEYS
MUST REMOVE
EXCESS ACIDS |
Help Is Miles of Kidney Tubes
Flush Out Poisonous Waste

II you have an excess of acids in your blood
your is miles Of kidney tubes may be over.
worked. These tiny filters and tubes are WORKING
day and night TO help Nature rid your system d
excess acids and poisonous waste.
When disorder Of kidney function permits
poisonous matter TO remain in your blood, /,
may cause nagging backache, rheumatic pains
leg pains, loss of pep and energy, getting up
nights, swelling. pufhness under the eyes, head
aches and dizziness. Frequent or scanty pAs-
sages with smarting and burning sometimes
shows there is something wrong with your
kidneys or bladder.
Kidneys may need help The same a. bowels,
50 ask your druggist for Doan's Pills, used sue
,essfully by millions for over 40 years. They
give happy relief and will help the Is miles 81
ndney tubes flush out poisonous waste from
'oui oiooo' yet loan flis' adv
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NORTH STAR
PATTERN 25O5

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Just four potern pieces costly joined needed TO oke
this handsome Quilt North Sor Pottern 2505 oontons
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Send in coin ond token for this poern
The Toconno Times Needlecroft Dept Toeono Wosh Write
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PRESS CLUB NAMES BOURNE
Continued from Page u

club was Mrs. Hattie A. Durbin. Mrs.
Durbin, the report of the Award Com
mittee said, "has brought light where
there was only darkness before her
leadership of the blind has made eyes
where only bIackness prevailed; use
fulness in the community sense of the
word has been amplifed by its appli-
cation to those whom humanity usu-
ally passes by. :" Mrs. Durbin is
head of the Co-Workers for the Blind
in Boston.
The awards mark the second time
that the Press group-composed of all
the young working press of the city
have issued their merit statements
and awards to Boston people. The
annual event is the tribute that the
people whose activities are centered
about publicity paw to those whom
thew feel most satisfied with having
written about during each preceding
twelve months. The awards will be
made to the recipients publicly on
Palm Sunday morning.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-24
Douglas Celebration
AT Tubman House

Atty. Ray W. Guild, president of the
Local Branch, NAACP, enumerated
the highlights in the life of Douglass,
Sojourner Truth and other prominent
race leaders at a Frederick Douglass
celebration, February Is, at Harriet
Tubman House Frederick Douglass
set the stage for Abraham Lincoln
and was also confidant of the Great
Emancipator. Sojourner Truth was
a pioneer for woman suffrage. These
three should be associated as out
standing Americans of their period.
Rev. Kenneth Hughes, pastor of st.
Bartholomew Church, Cambridge,
made a few remarks concerning his
new pastorate as we'll as the pleasure
of being permitted to address the as
semblage.
The program was opened with
group singing of maryland, My
Maryland, followed by violin selec-
ton, "Serenade," by Toselli, rendered
by Andrew j. Blackwell, and closed
with Lift Every Voice" written by
]. Rosamond johnson. Ice cream
cake and coffee were served.
The meeting was held under the
auspices of the Maryland Club, A. M
Ballard, president.
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B. T. Association
Presents Program

The Ways and Means Committee of
the Boston tuberculosis Association
Health Guild gave a Musical Program
and Play at 4th ME. Church, Tues
day, Feb. 20, 8:15 pm. for the benefit
of the Prendergast Preventorium
Fund. Mrs. Gertrude Chandler was
chairman of this committee assisted
by Mesdames Varina Riley, Gertrude
Madison, Emily Tillman, Jessie Har-
ris, Ethel Freeman, Estelle Crosby,
Grace Manuel, Viola Foster, Nan
Trap, Mary Williams, Estelle Green,
Rose Russell, Lillian Jeter, Cora
Shcuyler, and Nora Sewell.
Miss Eva Harris, Mrs. Hattie Bar
Der, Frank Silvera, Mesdame J. Cas-
well Smith, Dorothy Hayward and
Varina Riley appeared on the pro-
gram.
The play was "The meeting will
come to ORDER. Those taking part
were Mrs. Nan Trapp, Mrs. Cora
Schuyler, Miss Rita Campbell, Miss
Ethel Stewart, Mrs. Jessie Harris and
Mrs. Lillian Black.
Mrs. Ethel Scott acted as chairman
of the ushers.