Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-08-07
LUMINOUS STARS;
YOUTH CHAIRS.

(FrOm Mrs. X. E. M :, Washington
I hope I'm not too late to an
sWer these two unrelated queries
I am afraid I've forgotten the
initials of the ladies who made
the requests.
For the one who wanted to
find luminous silver stars-they
can be purchased as decals from
either of the paint and art sup
ply stores in the 700 block OF
Eleventh street. Both sell the
same brand. Mine work fine on
the ceiling Of the children's room
but I found that mine didn't ad-
here we'll to water-painted sur
faces and I had to use musilage
For the one who asked about
youth chairs: When we wanted to
dispense with our high chair for
our first child, our grandma
bought, at quite an expense, an
affair like a box, about 4 inches
deep. with a back and arms
through a Parents Magazine ad
It is intended to be placed on a
regular kitchen chair and doesn't
slide off easily.
However, for our second boy
I simply purchased a sturdy-look-
ing child's rocking chair, cut of
enough of the legs to adjust ex-
actly to the baby's need, and
fastened the front legs to the
chair seat with 2 small angle
braces, and find it much more
satisfactory than the expensive
type. When it's outgrown, you
need only remove the two small
screws and we have the use Of our
chair again.
TRIBAL MASKS.
(Fr0nl Mrs. F. c., McLean.)
In reply to Mrs. H. c. H., Alex
andria, who requested information
as to where to obtain South Sea
tribal masks and other masks, I
suggest that she write The Craft
Shop, care of United States Naval
Government, Guam, Marianas
Islands. When I was in Guam I
bought two very interesting masks
there which, I believe, came from
the Marshall Islands. These masks
are rather crudely made. and
painted white with black and
orange outlines and markings. I
believe they are called devil
masks" and are supposed to ward
away evil spirits and sickness.
Some are small and some large.
I also suggest that she write to
Mr.. Traugott, who may be reached
through the United States Army,
Ayala PIX. Manila, Philippine
Islands. He has many wood
carvers working for him in Baguio,
P. l., and they do beautiful work.
I bought a stunning carved mask
in heavy mahogany. FURNISHED
beautiful color. This mask was of
an Igorot (native of the Northern
Luzon mountains) and is life size.
I hope that these suggestions
will prove helpful. I have received
so many useful ideas from your
column that I am glad to offer my
small bit in appreciation.
THANK YOU" NOTE.
(From Mrs. T. J. w., Washington
I feel I must voice my sincere
thanks for all the help I have
received from RICH, especially in
the past five years in my role of
housekeeper and mother. SO many
times I read an answer to some
one, and I have the solution or
helpful hint for one of my own
problems. It is really the best
part Of the paper for me!
In particular I want to say
thank you to all the ladies who
called me and wrote me Zone
wrote from her home in
New Jersey, with so many help
full hints and good advice on liv-
ing conditions in Korea. Also,
the lady who shared her solution
of the problem of giving her child
liquid after a tonsilectomy. She
said she had purchased small
bottle and nipple for her
6-year-old who was so much more
comfortable drinking liquid while
lying in bed. I did that for my
little boy, and it was a wonderful
idea. At first he refused it, as
he told me he didn't want to be
q baby. I did not insist on it,
but finally convinced him he
would enjoy drinking his fruit
juices, milk, ETC., so much more
from the bottle for just a few
days until his throat was better.
I'm so grateful for the hint. as it
really encouraged liquid consump-
ton while he was in bed. Thank
you all 50 much.