Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-03
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AM ORpHAN 1N YOIIR HOMIE

alN oItI I1HIN 1N 1oOII I1omEi'
from Mrs. A. A. F., Washington. J
], too. believe it better to let chill
dren remain in orphanages at
Christmas time. Every effort is usu-
ally made to give them wonderful
time. Sharing the beautiful tree
and all the gifts with their play
mates Is a large part of their fun.
But please do invite them, one at a
time, to visit you. Having had many
of these children in my home, I beg
to offer advice. Don't think you
have to do anything out of the Or
binary for them. just plan busy
week end for yourself and your nus
band. then invite your young guest
and let him share your activities.
Every little thing will be so new
and mysterious to him!
A private home with a man in it
IL more fascinating to them than a
fairy tale. If your man shows any
signs of wanting to entertain the
child hand him newspaper, shove
him into a chair and insist upon
complete indifference to the guest.
After a satisfactory observation of
this almost unknown member of the
human race, the child will climb
upon his lap and inspect his strange
collar, tie and, best of all, his watch,
with the keenest delight.
The kitchen, with lots of work to
be done becomes an enchanted place
60 hfw% phioEor1 far c
ing. Your little guest will be on
stool beside you so let him hold the
chicken and examine it while you
make the stuffng and then let him
assist you in putting it in. Bake a
cake and when half frosted look
into his eyes and ask him if he will
be so kind as to finish it for you.
while you stand by and start an.
other task You will find the eS-f
preston OF complete Joy upon his
face.
Setting the table was an activity
If almost unbelievable pleasure for
them. The small plates and butter
knives usually caused no end OF
laughter. Salt spoons were toys, of
course, and understood. but each
child adored the idea OF an adult
using them.
Flowers for the table were ar
ranged by them with such eager
hands, and 50 much conversation.
Little gifts for them in the bath
room, eased confusion and made
nagging for clean hands and nails
quite unnecessary,
Bedtime will require a little help
from you. As a man is so unusual in
the life of an orphaned child. your
husband will probably get all the
hugs and kisses when the good
night is said.
Stand by and don't intr,lde! In
his bedroom, be gay while you turn
back the covers. He will probably
pat the brightly colored blanket and
call it pretty. He may be a bit
homeSick, so make the most of his
admiration for the night lamp and
the blanket. Most important of all,
ask him to call you when he is in
bed and ready to 60 to sleep. Once.
I made the mistake of lingering and
was told by very small boy. in no
uncertain manner, that he wanted
to be alone. was overcome by my
tactlessness. Years and wears later.
q young man. college graduate and
even then successful In life, asked
me whether I recalled the time when
he asked me to let him say his
prayers, alone. Then with a very
charming smile he confided, II loved
you so much and wanted to ask God
to bless you. but l didn't want you
to hear me-" He had remembered
the expression on my face.
Now, may ask you to extend your
Christmas hospitality to a later date
and invite these children to visit
YOU when you can turn over your
home, and your best manners, to
them for a week end. Such a short
period often Yields a cherished men,
ory for the whole lifetime of a child,
and I believe it will enrich your
own immeasurably.
HANDLE ON SUGAR BOWL?
From Mrs. A. D. B., RockUille)
I have a delicate japanese tea
set that is a great many years old
The handle OF the sugar bowl was
Knocked off recently. How can it
be put back on so it won't come
OF, II picked up, with the weight of
the sugar in the bowl. etc? Would
household cement be strong enough
or can I take it somewhere to have
q professional job done?
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