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Evening star., 1940-03-27
Dorothy Dix Says go
Mothers.in.Law Allow Children
Lead Their Own Lives Today

The old-fashioned mother-in- law
who was jealous of her children's
affection for their husbands and
wives; who thought she had a right
to meddle in all of their affairs and
run their homes; who nagged her
son-in-law about smoking because
she disliked tobacco and who criti-
cized her daughter-in-law for using
her best china every day because
she only used hers on Sundays, is
almost as extinct as the dodo.
1t has taken women a long time
to learn how to be good mothers
in-law because they thought that
the boys and girls who married their
children should make all of the ad-
justments. They are just finding
out now that the young are too
ignorant and tactless to know how
to do it and that it is the older
woman who must make the running
and win her in-laws or else lose her
own children.
And she doesn't 60 to live with
them if it is possible to avoid it.
She knows that no two women can
live in the same house without
getting on each others nerves, and
that any third party breaks up the
solidarity of home, so she lives
to herself. and when she visits her
in-laws she is a welcome guest in
stead of being regarded as a pest.
Evening star., 1940-03-27

daintiest of colors, such as the pale
rose and soft green combination of
wild roses that is dear to the heart
of every woman but which has been
out of fashion for many years. Lace
and ruffles, ribbon run through lace
all the picture book frills that are
so captivating are here-but con-
slider how much of it you want to
live with!
Crystal, gold leaf, fragile twisted
glass. moulded plaster for lamps,
mirrors and picture frames, mlnia-
lures and cabinets full of tiny ex-
quisite porcelains all belong with
the leisure and the luxury of the
10Th century, but have you time in
your busy life to give these things
your personal attention? You may
as well make up your mind that
modern maids have little time for
such nonsense!
There is wise point of indulgence
in all these things. that most of us
understand, given time for thought
I'm dAlo SlAOOoC JloC dS yOu WOulu
the carrots and the fresh green peas
in the market, and get just what you
can use to the best advantage. Try
not to set up an elaborate stage
effect that will be strain for you
to care for and the family to live
up to. Select with care the best de-
sign in furniture and fabric, live up
to the period as long as it is prac-
tical and does not interfere with
happy living and take just enough
of the delightful lavishness and
fussiness of the 10Th century to add
a dash of humor to an otherwise
practical room. 1t is good 20 re-
member that fads are soon gone
with the wind" also, and once past,
are definitely unwanted.
Evening star., 1940-03-27

the lengthening and therefore slen-
derizing effect. A narrow fold and
tailored bow introduce the spring.
like touch of white.
AS you can see, from the absence
of intricate detailing. this pattern
is easy to make; one that you'll re-
peat many times. It will be stun
ming in dark fiat crepe, rayon jersey
pr sheers, with white pique or shark
skin for trimming. Send for your
pattern right now.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1943-B
is designed for sizes SO, 80, 40, a,
A, 46, 48, so and So. Size 80 requires
As yards of 39-inch material with
out nap 134 yards bias fold, - yard
ribbon.
Send Is cents right this minute
for Barbara Bells New Fashion
Book! It's brilliant pattern pa
rade. Of the best spring styles, in
designs that you can easily, thriftily
make at home! Everything you
want-home frocks, dressy clothes,
sports outfits, lingerie, adorable
childrens clothes.a
Evening star., 1940-03-27

Everybody, whether or not they
have one around the house, must
have been interested in the efforts
of the members of the Mother-in-
Law Association to find a new ap-
pellation for themselves that would
fall more pleasingly upon the ear
than the name by which they are
popularity known. They object to
being called mother law" be-
cause they say that term connotes
either rabid jest or else is a by
word and kissing. and so they ap-
pealed not only to the dictionary
makers but to the general public to
suggest substitute for it.
Unfortunately, while the response
was large it was not Illuminating,
some of the offerings going French
and being "Belle-Me while others
leaned to the Nazi side and thought
"Ersatz- Mother" would be just the
thing. Still others of more ro-
mantle turn of mind considered
that ''Mother-Link" or kin
Mother" would a title soothing to
the ruffled feelings of those pos
sessing married children. Alas,
none of these helpful hints has any
thing in them to recommend them,
ana SO our mothers-in-law will go
on being our mothers-in-law until
they themselves institute the reform
they desire by deleting the in-law
and becoming just mothers to the
boys and girls who marry into the
family.
AS matter of fact, many women
are already doing this, and chief
among all modern improvements is
the up-to-date, hberalized, human
lied mother-in-law who is a bless
ing instead of curse to her chill
dren's wives and husbands. She
has taken the opprobrium off of the
name of r-in-law and made
it title of honor, respect and af-
fection, and she doesn't need to
change it or assume any alibi.
Evening star., 1940-03-27


Now, these are the things I know.
I'm lovely to look at when I'm
dressed in the very, very best. Shoes
that cost what other girls could buy
two pairs for. dresses 1895 and up,
extra-length hose. 20 to 80 cents
more than ordinary hose. Well, I
could go on all night.
My principle reason for writing
you is this: Tell us tall gals where
We can buy inexpensive. good look
ing clothes-dresses. suits and spring
coats mostly-that fit us through
the body and come god TWO inches
or so below our knees instead Of
above. A dressmaker, good one, is
hard to find and must use a "A
pattern for me with a 16 or 18
length. Even the 16 and 18 clothes
that can be altered are the same
length as the IA. There's never
enough material in the mems to let
them out decently. I'm IN the mar
ket now for a dark blue twill coat
and have $50 to spend on it. But
do you think I can find one long
enough? I'd like to take you on a
shopping tour with me. You'd be
so "all in when it was over and no
headway made that you'd want to
take to your Turkish bath! I've
worn my sister out, my mother and
my friends. Want to take it IN?
Naturally, the most important item
is not being born wealthy along
with all these inches. Perhaps I
wouldn't have all these problems.
Is that my answer?
Forgive the rambling incorrect
spelling ED: There isn't any and
hen-scratching. My darling husband
thinks I'm figuring our income tax
while he's doing. He'd think I
was bit of a screw ball to be doing
this.
I never miss your delightful
column even though l do row have
a grudge against you. Can you
vindicate yourself? I'll be watching
for an answer in your column.
Sincerely,
A DEVOTED READER"
Information May
Prove Helpful.
Well, this is mighty uncomfort-
able spot on which we'le perched
at the moment. but still think it
might ease up bit, so we'll try to
answer the queries III order.
Nope, it wasn't your mother that
gave us the information on tall gals
that is, it wasn't unless you're the
girl We think you're not. But it is
true that most tall girls are very
self-conscious and we still insist
Evening star., 1940-03-27

that height is an asset-even though
it's q bit more expensive, perhaps.
We call girls from S feet inches
up, tall-even though some model
ing agencies don't consider a model
sufficiently lofty unless she's or 8
inches over S feet. And as for
clothes, here's what we've discovered
so far.
We found shoes priced around 81
which come in sizes up to II. And
there Is one inexpensive shop here
which carries almost every one of
their styles in sizes around 91a and
10. So, please don't tell us that you
have to pay twice as much for shoes
unless there is some unknown rea-
son why you can't wear these. What's
more. they're very good looking
and there's wide variety.
Then, there are hose which come
in varied lengths at no extra cost.
One moderate priced brand has five
different length and leg sizes to ac-
commodate you no matter what your
difficulties.
And finally. there are dresses,
suits and coats which should meet
your requirements. After your letter
arrived, we had chat with one shop
here that we know is famous for
their extra long clothes. They tell
us that not only do their outfits
run a bit longer than the average.
but that they can also order things
IN extra length with very little or
perhaps no extra charge. We specif-
ically inquired about blue twill coats
and were assured that they can fill
the bill at the price. So, you'll have
to take their word for tive do.
Anyway, thanks for the letter, and
We surely hope that this information
will help you and all those girls who,
we still maintain. are delightfully."-
tall. And, gee whiz, we hope we're
forgiven!
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Not Difficult for Tall Girl
To Find Smart Clothes
At Moderate Prices
Interesting Note From Reader
Explains Problem of Height;
Suggestions Offered Here
BY HELEN VOGT.

AT TINS point were properly glad that not giraffe
doubt
recent article tall glsan
amusing and interesting
try hard to vndae orself
anyway going the
that may settle problems for and "A Devoted
a while. Ladies and gentlemen jury, goes
Dear Miss
while I'm waiting for the
on mind article ago-Ta
down Tor this article? Deed believe she must have.
I'm 80 and
you wrote about What
feet 91 stocking feet
my! suffer You
so awuv out of place
Evening star., 1940-03-27

NclSlOll Cdlleu LII cClUIle anu d IeT -
man influence in the Father Biede-
meier" type, so called, 1 hope, be-
cause of its plump. fatherly, COM
Portable aspect. These variations
were typical of the tickle fad of an
era that was changing from day to
day, and which affected morals,
manners, fashions and furniture in
like manner.
Fragile Pieces
Used in Town.
Many very fine pieces Of this pc
riod dwell in the attics of WASH
ington, for this was definitely town"
furniture. 1t had a dignity and
fragility that did not 60 well in the
country and its difficult construc-
ton, high polish and elaborate deco
ration was not easily copied by the
average cabinet maker. Much of it
was very fine in workmanship and
design, and the old pieces, done
over now and used with modern re-
productions in the simplified in
teriors we prefer, make a room that
is unsurpassed in pleasing effect
The occasional piece that went too
far in overelaborate form or decora-
ton and which adequately fits the
term ''monstrosity" had better be
left in quiet oblivion in the attic.
The modern reproductions of
regency and empire furniture are
very useful and rightfully deserve all
the attention and selection they are
getting. OF light wood, fine in de-
sign and on the smaller, more deli
cate, side, they fit very we'll into
the town house or apartment. They
are comfortable without being
cumbersome and the stripes and
small patterns of the upholstered
chairs and sofas of the period are
styled to the color schemes and
modes of the moment. The simple
lines of the Empire period, borrowed
from the fragile delicacy OF Sheraton
and Hepplewhite, bridge the gap be-
tween the elaborate Chippendale
pieces of the 18th century and the
overornate Victorian ones of the
latter part of the 18th and combine
with them exceedingly we'll, just as
they do with the modern furniture
of our own day.
Frills in Order
With This Type.
Along with this furniture goes the
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Complexion
Advice for
Aging Skin
Neck and Shoulders
Require Attention
To Be Youthful
By PATRICIA LINDSAY.


So much is written for the younger
beauty In the way of skin care, but
it is the woman over 40 who needs
to heed complexion advice.
Aging skin (and skin ages quickly
after 30) requires specific and in
telligent care. Deep pore cleansing
is Of greatest Importance, to begin
with. 1t takes quickly liquefying
cleansing preparation for the oily
skin, and more substantial cream
mixture for the dry skin. Both
should be followed by a washing
with warm water and suds OF
bland soap.
Next in order is an astringent.
Here again you must purchase your
aid with care-selecting a mild
astringent for the dry skin and one
which is more firming for the oily
skin. Specialists advise that the
astringent be used after the cleans
ing cream, with no soap and water
shampoo between. You may ex-
pertinent with your own skin and
follow the method to which it reacts
with the better result.
Some skins at 40-plus have ex-
cellent texture. They have either
been well cared for during the past
10 years or the owner has been
blessed with very good health and
few tribulations. Most women past
40 require a rich lubricating cream
to Danish lines or to prevent them
from appearing. Such cream is
massaged in at night or may be used
after every soap washing and be-
fore applying makeup. OF course,
if you have been fortunate to, find
the perfect makeup foundation
formula, then by all means use it.
Otherwise, little lubricating cream
massaged into the skin thoroughly
serves admirably, especially If you
are devotee of cream rouge.
For ages past women have re-
sorted to masques to firm their
facial muscles and to keep the pores
from becoming enlarged. Today a
masque is as essential in any skin
care, as in Cleopatra's time. Women
who have the beauty of their skin
at heart should use masque every
10 days or every two weeks. If you
have professional skin care at a
salon, you may have masque used
as frequently as every week. But
do not allow your face muscles to
depend too greatly on this firming
aid. Exercise them, and be con-
scious of lifting the tiny muscles
when you smile, and keep them
lifted as you go about your regular
duties. If you allow them to droop,
they will droop badly, and no masque
will be able to lift them to pleasing,
youthful lines.
The majority of women have been
schooled in keeping their throats
well cared for, but many, many pay
no attention to their upper shoulders
and back. Their upper shoulders
should be creamed and firmed along
with the face skin and their backs
should be scrubbed we'll with a bath
brush and creamed 1t least twice a
week. This section collects more
CRIME than you imagine. and it
perspires freely, too. Thus only
meticulous care will keep 1t from
becoming blemished.
Miss Lindsay is happy to advise
on which soaps are bland and
which creams are eff1caci0us.
Write her care Of this paper and
inclose . self addressed, stamped
Scent envelope to cover mail
ing costa ~
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Most Important in Following Fad for 18th Century Interiors
Too Elaborate Decorations
Unsuitable and Iiresome
In Present>Day Homes
Exquisite Regency and Empire
Pieces Often Combine Well
With Modern Furniture
By MARGARET NOVEL;.

Far be It from remains
the midst of furnishings
OF the early 18th century So before
OF that era might do long enough select the
to
The appealing beauty of
lived there perfect background the
which
The publicity country
and detail shown in the film
and the decoration of them they "decorad
time That there
the me that that charm has before the
decor OF an must select that of which
We all be Scaetts though the skirts
well be of our lives
riding
You will find the names Victorian this
furniture You will find English
Evening star., 1940-03-27
By Baroness Phantom

You'll almost wish could cut appealing little scot out Of
But there they'll stay in h crochet to brighten home and
attention of friends.
pattern envelope contains complete
crochet what material will need.
To obtain this pattern send No. w ncose is cents stamps
postage Address the Ndewok
Editor Of Tue Evening Star.
Evening star., 1940-03-27
BY BARBARA BELL.

It takes a matron's figure to wear
this suave, extremely smart dress
and really do it justice! The back
Is one long. heightening, unbroken
line. The front is fitted into the
waistline by easy darts and gathers
below the shoulders give sufficient
ease. with no bulkiness. over the
bust. Even the row of buttons,
below the deep V-neckline, accents.
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Fingermarks Away!

Lightly waxed woodwork cuts
down cleaning. Rub spots that are
handled often - banisters, areas
around door knobs and windows
with a thin coat of floor wax. This
forms a protective coating, max
ing it very easy to wipe off finger
marks.
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Lemon for Wames

From England comes this novel
lemon use. Sprinkle waffles or pan
cakes with sugar and follow with
a generous squeeze of lemon Juice.
You'll never believe how good this
is until you try it.
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Metal Sink CLEANSING

To clean metal sinks, rub them
with a fine cleansing powder applied
on a soft cloth. Wash with warm
water and soap suds and wipe dry
with clean cloth.
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Cleaning Nickel

When nickel has become stained
rub it well with soft cloth dipped
in spirits OF ammonia. Wash of
with hot water and soap suds and
polish with another soft cloth.
Evening star., 1940-03-27
Biscuit Baking

When selecting pans for baking
biscuits have them no more than
an inch deep, less If possible. This
allows the biscuits to brown well
on an sides when baking,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-03
Elaine Barrie To Return
To MY Dear Children

NEW YORK, Feb. 2-GP-Elaine
Barrie, whose ardent welcome tt
John Barrymore upon his return te
Broadway resulted in a reconcilia-
tion," will return to the cast of he1
husbands starring vehicle, MY
Dear Children" within the next two
weeks.
The producers Of the play an
nounced tonight that Miss Barrie
would replace Doris Dudley in the
role of Cordelia, "the girl who gets
spanked" and thus confirmed Barry
more's statement to the same effect
Miss Barrie created the role, bu,
left the show after a few weeks
complaining that her husband
spanked her too realistically, ano
later filed divorce proceedings. Miss
Dudley succeeded Miss Barrie ano
has been in the cast about nine
months.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-03
"Hi-Yo. SilYer!"

El-1O, oliver
Among the famous animals of
song, story and history, there's
none more famous or more beloved
than Silver, "the fiery horse with
the speed of light'-the noble
steed who carries The Lone Rang
er across the western plains to see
that justice is done.
Countless lovers Of adventure and
followers of the Lone Ranger have
wondered where and how the
masked rider and Silver became
partners Of the prairie, whose COM
bined strength, courage and alert
ness raj down many an outlaw.
Their questions will be answered
with the publication, in this paper,
of the breath-taking serial story,
How the Lone Ranger Captured
Silver"
The story, in seven chapters,
each crammed with thrills, action
and r%ed-blooded adventure, will be
presented in this paper starting
next Tuesday, February 6, when
the first chapter will appear. The
story will be continued thereafter
with a new chapter each Tues
! day during the six following weeks.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-03
Lone Rangers Capture Of Silver
To Be Told In Star-NewS Serial

Boys and girls and grownups
will thrill alike to the Lone Rang.
er's rout Of a daring Saturday night
holdup to his pursuit Of the bandits,
to his discovery of the untamed
Silver on the prairie, and to the
earth-shaking battle on the prairie
between Silver, king Of the plains,
and a fierce, massive buffalo, the
leader of his tribe. They will hang
on every word as the Lone Ranger
acts to save Silver's life, as he
faces. single-handed, an attack by
five bandits, and, finally, as Silver
repays his debt to the Lone Rang.
err and becomes his partner for
life.
Watch for the first chapter OF
How the Lone Ranger Captured
Silver" appearing in The Star and
The News next Tuesday. The high.
light Of this gripping chapter,
which starts the Lone Ranger on
his trail that leads him to Silver,
will be a vivid account of the dar.
ing holdup in Jake's Place, which
brings the Lone Ranger to his feet
with guns blazing and his famous
silver bullets flying.
For the benefit Of those who wish
to obtain advance copies Of this
first chapter, they will be distrbiut.
ed this Saturday, February 3, by
grocery stores in this section,
through special arrangements made
by The Lone Ranger.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-03
M'CUlNNESS WILL
0FFICIATE HERE
Will Conduct Mass In Obser'
vance Of Boy Scout An
niversary Here

The Most Rev. Eugene ]. Nc
Guinness, bishop Of Raleigh, Will
o~fficiate at a solemn pontifical
mass Sunday morning at 9 O'Clock
in st. Thomas church on DOCK
street between Second and Third.
The ceremony will mark the Sec
ond anniversary Of the Boy Scouts
of America among the negroes OF
Wilmington.
With all the solemnity that &C
companies the impressive service OF
the Catholic church, the procession
including colored scouts, scout Of
ficials and the visiting clergy, viii
enter the church at 9 O'Clock.
Bishop McGuinness will be as
sisted at the mass by the follow
ing priests: the Rev. Thomas Will
liams, a member of the nationa
executive board Of scouting, will
be the master Of ceremonies ane
will deliver the sermon: the Rev
Michael Begley of Carolina Beach
archpriest; the Rev. Maurice I'm
hoff, o. M. C. of St. Helena and the
Rev. J. F. O'Bryne Of New Bern
deacons of honor; the Rev. E. ]
Ryan, o. M. I. of Fayetteville
Saint Thomas church, sub-deacon
The public is invited to attene
the celebration.
Arrangements for the affair have
been supervised by the newly-ap
pointed scoutmaster, Samuel Smith
and his assistants, Clarence Ever
rett and Samuel Jones.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-03
%eMLa4au
U
Decision in the Strange Case of
"a SOLDIERS LETTER
TO HIS MOTHER :" .
Continued from Page Nine)

. \SoAioiiiucu lIOII dSt i<lIlc)
THE LEGAL WILL OF
NOEL ROBBINSr'
This purely personal letter from
a soldier to his mother, without
witnesses or any semblance of legal
form, was accepted by the court as
the last will and testament" of
this young man.
The subject Of wills, their form
and Legality, is one that is more or
less obscure to the average layman.
lhls IS especially so in the case of
soldiers wills, where it seems, ac-
cordlng to records, that special
privileges have been allowed in the
execution OF these documents.
This will of Noel Robbins comes
under a classification known as
Photographic" wills. Photographic
means a document entirely in the
authors own handwriting. There
lore, it follows that any written
will, soldier or civilian, with no wit
nesses whatsoever, will be regarded
as legal if the handwriting can be
proved to be that of the author.
or course, Mrs. Robbins recog-
nlzed her sons writing, which was
sufficient evidence to the satisfac-
ton of the probate court that the
will was legal.
There r a few cases of soldiers
wills without any documentary evil
dence at all. A soldier lies MORALLY
wounded. He can not write, but
barely gasps out to a nurse or COM
panion his desire to leave his pos
sessions to someone. On the testi-
mony Of such a witness, this would
be a legal will.
This is a true case. Reference of
citation may be had by sending a
stamped, self-addressed envelope
to "Bela Lanan-Court Reporter"
Starting Next Week
THE STRANGE CASE OF
THE MAN WHO CHASED
THE CLOCK"
Don't Miss It-Follow 1t Daily In
This Newspaper.
Grade Mark Registered; U. S. Patent Office.
"ofia Rights Reserved by Carlile Crutcher.)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-03

Ask your Doctor before giving
your child doubtful bargain"
remedies. No family need take
this chance today.
Wait. Think first. Are you ABSOLUTELY
sure you should give a single dose Of
that drug to your child? Internally?
1t was sold, you recall, as some
thing Just as good" for a few
pennies less.
A very dear purchase it could be.
For your own peace of mind alone,
give no home remedy you're not
quite certain about without getting
your own doctors opinion. And
never go against it.
Even in the case of the common
children's remedy, milk of magne-
STA, ask your doctor what he ap-
proves. And when he says Phillips
Milk of Magnesia" see that you get
exactly that by asking expressly for
phillips when you buy -. never
ask for just milk of magnesia."
If your child prefers Phillips in
the newer form-tiny peppermint
favored tablets, give it this way.
But whether you get liquid Phillips
or Phillips Tablets get the genuine
Phillips. Lookforthenam Phillips
Milk Of Magnesia'' on bottle or box.
PHILLIPS m MIsx ST.