Evening star., 1949-09-20

RECIPE FOR COOKING A
HUSBAND.

RECIPE FOR COOKING A
HUSBAND.
(Trom Mrs. c. M, Washinoton.)
From the ladies of Mt. Pleasant
Congregational Church cook book.
] hope the readers will get .
laugh out of this.
"A good many husbands are
spoiled by mismanagement, Some
women 60 about it as II their
husbands were bladders and blow
them up: then keep them con-
stantly in hot water. Others let
them freeze by their carelessness
and indifference. Some keep
them in Q stew by irritating ways
and words; others roast them.
Some keep them In . pickle all
their lives. 1t cannot be supposed
that any husband will be tender
and good managed in this way,
but they are really excellent when
properly treated.
I'm selecting your husband, you
should not be guided by the silvery
appearance, as In buying q
mackerel, nor by the golden tint.
rs If you wanted q salmon. Be
sure to select him yourself. rs
tastes differ. Do not 60 to market
for him, as the best one is brought
to your door. It is far better to
have none unless you patiently
learn how to cook him. A pre-
serving kettle Of the finest por-
celain is best, but If you have
nothing but an earthen pipkin it
will do with care. See that the
linen in which you wrap him is
nicely washed and mended, with
the required number of buttons
and strings tightly sewed on. Tie
him in the kettle with a strong
silk cord called comfort. as the
one called duty is apt to become
weak. Make . clear steady fire
out Of love, neatness and cheer
fulness. Set him as near this as
seems to agree with him. II he
sputters and fizzes do not be
anxious. Some husbands do this
until they are quite done. Add q
little sugar In the form which
confectioners call kisses, but no
vinegar or pepper on any account.
A little spice improves him. but
it must be used with judgment.
Do. not stick any sharp instru-
ments into him to see If he is
becoming tender.
If thus treated you will find
him very relishable. agreeing nice
ly with you and the children, and
he will keep as long as you want
unless YOU become careless and
let him sit in too cold a place"
TRAVELLING WITH CHILD
(From Mrs. v. r. B., WashtngtonJ
In regard to travelling with
children across country, the
youngsters hold up better than we
older travellers.
We put our suitcases and packed
boxes on the floor Of the rear
seat area and build them up to
seat level. Then cover seat and
cases with heavy blankets, SO the
children have q playroom of their
own. This also allows them to
look out the windows. Down the
middle Of the back seat we pin a
pocket shoe bag with their small
toy@they love to be taking them
In and out. Crayons are for older
children, as it's surprising what
small children will find to color.
Then We add empty spools from
all our friends sewing baskets:
string in not-too-long pieces
wound on cardboard; old ribbons,
gay yarn. couple of small dolls,
scraps of gay material, etc.
Change the toys from time to time
80 they don't become tired of
them. Balloons fascinate for q
while. For mother, suggest a
shopping bag to keep the etxra
toys until the opportune time.
Other essentials are tissues, q wet
washcloth In . cellophane bag;
paper towels are mighty handy,
too.
I would rather carry inexpen-
sive small toys that can be dis
carded when necessary, rather
than try to preserve larger and
more expensive toys.
SILVER?
(From Mrs. C. M, Silrer SPRING.
I hope one Of your readers can
help me with the following prob
lens: ! have found many Of my
best pieces of silver plate and
sterling silver have developed
green stains Of corrosion. ! have
tried many silver polishes but q
black stain always remains. !
have been keeping the pieces
under tarnishproof cloth and We
use them very seldom. ! would
appreciate any help more. than I
can say.
am also looking forward to
any readers answers concerning
help for the mother who has trou-
BILE getting her small child to
sleep. My little boy still doesn't
sleep well without patting even
though he has outgrown the collie
which started the habit.
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