The Oregon daily journal., June 20, 1915, Page 56, Image 56

THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. SUNDAY. MORNING, JUNE 20, 1915.
To Lighten
Conducted
by -V-Dorothy
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the Housewife's
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ror wjiomer .
By DOROTHY . DOLAN. ;
F THERE Is one
question that
presents itself
to the house
Keeper more
than all others
as the summer
advances. It Is
how to get a
vacation without upsetting the entire
household. This question Is fairly easy
to solve for the housekeeper of means.
She usually finds rest and escape from
hot weather easy by taking a house in
the country or going to a summer re
sort,, preferably to the seaside
; For a Large Family.
Where the family is large and the
amount to be spent on a summer out
ing is small the question is less easily
solved. A simple and practical way
is for the city woman to exchange
houses with the woman in the country.
By inquiring through friends and ac
quaintances or, perhaps better, by ad
vertising in the newspapers she may
find that the woman living In the
country is equally anxious to: spend
a portion of the summer in the city.
Their outing may De equally pleasur
able if both women will try to get rest
and recreation in new experiences. The
country woman will nd housekeeping
in a convenient apartment of a small
, house play after ten months of hard
work on the farm. The children too less
than she may find plenty of recreation
in the city parks, boating and playing
outdoor games, and going to the
theater.
Along with these amusements the
tired mother will find - rest and joy
listening to plenty of good music in the
parks' and in the summer gardens.
When she wants more , serious recrea
tion she can delve into art, science and
history. She will find plenty of books
on these subjects in the general and
special libraries; Besides, many of our
colleges and universities give summer
courses on these Subjects. ' s
As for the city woman, living out of
doors and getting at the heart of, things
should be the very best kind of rec
reation for her. How splendid to drink
fresh milk from cows you have helped
milk, and to eat the eggs which your
chicks have laid.
Boon for City Women.
It will not take long for the city
woman to appreciate all the sunshine
and fresh air for the asking. How
splendid to have Infinite space and
plenty of woods, to tramp across woods
and meadows with nothing to disturb
your peace of mind and body.
Just think how splendid to have
enough garden to grow every yarietv -
of flowers and fresh vegetables you ,
wish. The same amount of pleasure
jfnmimcmw who W0M5
MANY women count their efficiency
by tiieir salaries and their promo
tions. These may be fair enough tests
judged In their own-small and narrow
way. Still, if women wish to put them
selves In the class of the world's strong
and efficient workers they must pass
tests of a higher standard.
To work in groups no less than to
live in groups is the simplest" and the
highest principle of civilization. The
Individual no less than the nation who
wishes to work well and play well must
be able to do good teamwork.; If you
went to college or even through high
school you learned through experience'
that you were popular or not as you
-were helpful nnd kindly disposed to
ward your classmates and toward those
with whom you came in frequent con
tact. -v- - :
" To be sure, you wers expected to
keep your grade up to a. certain stand-'
r ard. but little emphasis was laid on
the point of your working for honors
and special recognition. If this stand
ard was pus on your work it was cer
tainly all prominent in your recreation.'
If you belonged to a basket-ball team,
to a tennis club or to a rowing team
you know that- the question of good
teamwork is the all-absorbing one. " :
Whatever other principles you may
forget or neglect, keep this idea of good
teamwork ever before you. Bear In
. mind that men and women of rare til-
- Vacation
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can be had from the company of frank.'
honest countr people after meeting
more complex and conventional women '
of - the city. Should you not .be
fortunate In having some country :
family who wants to change country
life, for the city, go gypsying through
the country. . ; ' -'" .
Here is another . popular way' of
spending a holiday. l it was first made .
popular ; by several Englishwomen of
noble blood. They grew tired of the
'elegancy and conventionalities of court
life and so they chose this simple way
of passing their, holiday. They hitched
up an old gypsy cart to a strong easy .
Jolting horse. Then they packed their
children, provisions and dogs together.
They had plenty of straw and. covers
for alL In this fashion : they Jolted
' days and days through small towns
and country. Some of their American "
friends heard of their pastimes : and -tried
it out with splendid results. .
l it has become so popular with us
that some use a "house wagon." This
is nothing more nor less than a. flat ;
roofed house on the wheels of an old i
truck. This is always provided with a 1
nreless cooker, so the food can be kept
cooking after it is given a start over
a campnre.
Use Any Vehicle.
If you do not enjoy the Idea of a
. wagon, you can use an old-fashioned
vehicle . with leather side curtains to
keep out the sun and rain. ton. can
carry the provisions ,ln a large wicker '
Basket strapped to the back- of the
earriage. You can carry plenty; of
cooked cold meat In the whole or made '
as sandwiches as syou prefer. 'iXou i
should -have many- loaves" of bread.
canned vegetables, jars - of Jam and
pickles, and coffee carried in a thermos
bottle. If you are .economical in your
management, you can carry enough
supplies for two weeks. When your
provisions run short or fall off alto-1
gether, you can get fresh' supplies at
farmhouses or at the grocers : and
butchers. - ' ,
Just think how splendid to eat your
three meals a day out in the open. Wel
comed and kissed by the morning dew
and by the warm rays of the mid-day
sun. You wjll drive until you are tired
and then you can rest on the grass
protected by a large tree or under a
large tent. "
The children will -enjoy their holi
day as much as you do. They win not
be Worried by the ordinary routine of
keeping themselves clean and they will
go back to their homes fresh and
happy. They will be sure to vote this
the happiest summer they have ever
had.
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', Scorched milk . may be restored in
navor by standing it in a pan of cold
water, to which a pinch of salt : has
been added. ,
ent and even of genius are needed to
raise standards to push civilization. If
you do not belong to this select class
do not let this worry you. . You can
accomplish much for yourself and for
others without it. 1
If you are fortunate enough to work
for a man or woman .who has this'
. broad, democratic standard he will
. make you feel that you are valuable
to him and to the concern as youi can
make yourself useful, and helpful to
others and to him. By others I mean
the men and women who are working
in your office and in other offices.' The
right kind of employer will watch your
willingness to help and to assist those
working with you no less than with
him. - ... . y .
Your standards should be higher -'
than this. If you are fortunate enough
to hold a place of influence and re
sponsibility do not use it -to make
cliques. : Use your.- position 'and in- -
fluence for something better than for
"pulling wires for; yourself and your
friends. Oivs I every V woman who
comes under your control the same fair
chance to win promotion and recogni
tion and her just desserts.
If you havs worked in a place for a
long time and have learned the routine
.of your work and the standards of
your office do not judge hastily nor
condemn-the efforts. of soma fellow
worker who may be -working against
A BLUE and white color scheme with this set of furniture is: delight
X"jL tinted or; papered a . plain yellowish tan, and the woodwork stained the brown tint of the
furniture. Blue and white is a good color for the. tiles, set off with a piece of old copper on the
- mantel shelf. - ' 1 ' ' - " - - - - '
Home Decoration2rurnishinc3
By MME. MAISON.
A
T PRESENT the shops are show
ing some excellent reproductions
of English dining-room furniture :
with a very soft brown , finish. , The
lines are exceedingly good being sim
ple enoughTfor the small country house
or city apartment, s The chairs may, be
ordered with or without the cane backs .
nd seats. A blue and - white colotr;
scheme with this set of furniture is
delightful. . . - ; - - rr-.' " ,.
i Have the walls tinted or papered a
plain yellowish tan. : the- woodwprk
Stained the brown of the furniture, blue
and white tiles for the hearth, with a
piece or two of old copper or pewter
on the mantel shelf. .Lacking these
blue and white tiles, china plates or -brass
candle-sticks would be fitting.
Hang an old English- print over the
sideboard or serving table; there are
many excellent reproductions from
which to choose, and for draperies over,
plain net curtains use a conventional
design in blue and white.
The fabrics that are of linen or.
printed by the block process wil wear
like iron and will not fade; sometimes
remnants are to be had at a great re
duction or discontinued patterns, while
perfectly good, are often greatly low
ered in price.' Watch for such bargains
and the opportunities will certainly be
forthcoming. .
; A wool velour rug In, one or two'
shades of blue will be in harmony, or
a tannish brown. For lighting depend
on the side lights and candles. . ,
.odds which you may not have to con- '
tend with. T " , -
j It is far wiser and nobler, not to' Judge
at all, and If you are forced by circum
stances ta"ke into account all the cir
cumstances. If you will analyze her
work for a few minutes you will bear
In mind, though thls young woman has
worked long enough to be called an ex
perienced worker, the kind of work In
which she is engaged is entirely hew.
She did not select this special work
from choice; it has been forced on her.
Perhaps she is putting more life and
interest into thia work than you could
or should care about. - v :
Appetizin5 Menus y&
BREAKFAST.
Strawberries and Cream, t
Broiled had Roe.
Sweet Rolls..' Butter. '
' ' Tea, Coffee or Cocoa. w
LUNCHEON. DINNER.
Cream of Asparagus Soup.
Veal Cutlets.".
Succotash. Broiled Tomatoes.
"Strawberry Ice Cream.
' ' SUPPER." ' -
' ' i Hamburg Steaks.- -
Succotash. Fried Potatoes.
Cake. ' Tea. . -
Art Glass or Plain Glass.
I am building a semi -bungalow; my
contractor has proposed built-in book
cases, china ' cldset ; and buffet with
art glass doors. Kindly advise me if
it is good taste to have art glass doors
Instead of -plain grlass. - A Reader.
; , yellow, or the entire scheme may be
Art glass Is used to a certain extent jone m the ivory. With the sand fin
by those who like it, but I much prefer 8h on the : walls a bronze or verd
a plain leaded glass cut in small panes (green) finish would be acceptable in
for built-in pieces. You: will find' this the lighting fixtures, or a dull brass,
much jnore satisfactory to live with. ; r -
v H ' ' A Budget of Questions.
Decorating a Cottage. ., Is a telephone table and chair proper
In a six-room, one-story cottage what Mn dining-room? There seems no other
color would you advise for living and
dining room having a northeast ex
posure? The bathroom is to have imi
tation tiled walls What color scheme
would you like for it and what kind of'
electric lighting fixtures would you like
in all the rooms, about medium-priced ?
The walls are eight and a half feet and
sand finished. - X. Y. Z.
With the northeast exposure you will
i Hints for
Housekeepers
To make, pulled bread, pull pieces of
crumb; out of a' freshly baked loaf,
then bake these pieces in a quick oven
till brown. -
To make a filling for hickory nut
-cake whip cream very stifr, sweeten
and flavor to taste and add nuts cut
rather fine. . .' . " '. r",
v .-vn- i
dlUon of mayonnaise. . .
'
A girl with clever fingers can make,
good little shirtwaist bow out of .her,
brother's cast-off ties.' - Z
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A stub pen can be used in an emer
gency for tightening the tiny screws -in
a pair of eyeglasses.'
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A red brick kitchen floor will keep,
beautifully clean and red if a drop of
paraffin oil be used in the water it is
washed with. "
Broiled Shad - Roe Wipe, sprinkle ,
with salt and pepper.' Put on a greased -wire
broiler, allowing five minutes for
each side. Serve with hot drawn but
ter, add a little salt and pepper.' "Mack-,
ere! roe may be cooked the same way.'
; : Fried ' Cod I Steaks Clean steaks,
sprinkle " with salt and pepper. -;. Dip -'
in grantilated'cornmeaL Try out slices
of fat salt pork In frying pan. Remove
scraps and saute steaks. Serve on a
.hot platter... ' '
Hamburg - Steaks Chop . fine one
: pound or more of lean, raw beef. Season
'well with salt and pepper. Add a little
' onion Jules, Shape Into cakes. Put
want light and warmth expressed in
the coloring, so I would suggest a tan
having considerable yellow in it for
both rooms, with a deep cream ceiling.
For the bathroom have the woodwork
white (ivory) and for the tiles; above
you may use a pinkish cream or pale
place for It; room is large. What could
one use to hang small pictures besides
wire? " Chains are too large for them.
Should pictures tilt out from the wall
and hang high? -Do they use pictures
of fish and fruit in dining-room now?
1 - k- ,. Ptzzueo. :,
' If there Is no other place for the
omnipresent telephone, you will have
to put It in the dining-room, and let us
hope . that your friends will respect
your meal hours. Use glass-headed
tacks for pictures that are too small
to hang otherwise. Fruit and fish pic
tures went out' of style-along with
plush albums, wax pieces, "painted snow
shovels and chopping bowls. No, pic
tures do not tilt at all and they are
not hung up under the rafters (as it
were), but on a level with the eye of
the average sized man, say six feet. -
VI VI ATS
TEEP In the heart of every girl Is
-the legitimate desire to be popular.
" n ia tn rtht Wnd of be
wants to be liked by her own sex and
to be admired by men. This is not a
mere supposition. In the last ,1
months I have gotten dozens of letters
making such a confession.
- - These letters have shown to me that
many girls do not know, how to, make
themselves popular with' either sex,
but especially with men. : They, either
feel it Is their duty to, try and' lasso
every marriageable young mannhey
meet or to ignore them altogether. .
s Both Ideas are foolish and should not
Sundau Meal
in a Well greased pan. Brown first on
one side and then on the other.
, SuccotashTake hot . boiled ; fresh
corn cut from cob, or canned corn as
yon -like, r Add equal quantity of hot
boiled shelled beans. Season well with
butter and salt. Reheat before serv
ing. A. Fribjjd."
;. Broiled TomatoesWipe and cut in
halves lengthwise. Cut off a thin slice
from the rounding part' qf each half.
Sprinkle well - with,, salt and , pepper.
Dip In crumbs, eggs, and crumbs again.
Place in a well buttered broiler and
broil for eight minutes."
-" JL Couvcxl FBizaro.
Novelties .; Home
. Entertainment
By DAME
I OW AD AYS it is
quits the thing
to c u 1 1 i v ate
some one thing
i - 3
to do just a lit
tle better than
some -one else
does. If you can
dance, practice
that art, and if impersonation is In
your line work up some clever sketches
to have on "tap" as it were. Story tell
ing may be just what Is needed, so re
member the good ones you hear.
At an evening party where the guests .
were not well acquainted, 'the hostess
did not have any especial, feature, so
She passed to each guest-cards bearing
various verselets, being careful to give
to those she knew could do the stunts
well. The first guest had! this on hers;
Though riddles do our minds distress.
We'd like two good ones npw to' guess.
- And there were two 'good conun-
- drums immediately iforthcomng. f -
Each guest read her card aloud be
fore complying jwith its request. The
following are good suggestions: :
- . !- . ! ' ' ' -We'd
like to heaf you tell today
Some funny, things jthat children say.
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Describe some woman In :the town,
Her nose and hair, her dress and gown;
But do not give us her address,
Nor tell her name,' and we will guess.
We'd Hke a story full of fun;
You're gifted, Lyman, tell us ons. ' .
1
Misery likes" com pah y, they say; '
We'd like to hear y6u tell today
Don't hesitate, but I now begin ,
Of the worst scrapej you e'er were in.
Your talent gives u much delight,
We wish that you would please recite.
-5Hr-:i,TV.-?-4; -'''"".',('.:--.., i -
Tour parti in the program to help us
along " :: i, -
Will give us -pleasure; .please sing us
-a 'song. , ,
4I music hath charms, we wish that
- today i
You'd prove it, and something quits
' charming would play. " v
. Tell some Joke on, yourself, your wife,
or your friend; v f '
And we hope you'Ujhave It pleasantly
end. : - : ' f -'''I ';-
A Garden' Shower. - -
"Tea in i trie garden" Is apt. "to be,
found on many cards this season, and
we are all endeavoring to spend all our
waking hours, and some of us our
sleeping ones,- out in the open these
days to make up if or the unusually
long,', severe winter 'But it was the
clever little woman who supplies- me
with new ideas to suggest and give a
. garden shower for the bride who was
to begin her married -life In a suburban
home. ! She waited j until "ttiey were
in the new house, and- then called up
about a dozen Intimate friends; . told
her plan for each one to take a thrifty
, : i i i '
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be countenanced by any sensible young
'woman.; It Is only natural that when a
young girl reaches womanhood she
should enjoy the company and at
tention of men. If she is the right sort
of girl, she will want, to win the friend
ship of men no less than of. her own
sex. by fa4r; and. honest means. .
. A good way to be popular with men
and -women alike is to' be adaptable, r
'' It Is one thing to be tactful and another
tobe adaptable.' The first means the
using of diplomacy and often deceit,
The second means; employing plenty
of common sense and good Judgment,
Adaptability implies being - sympa
thetic, being willing to share another's
Interests and point of vietv. " " .
-; This does not mean that you should
crush your own personality and check -
- your Own jtastes. ;On the contrary, if
takes a strong personality4 and good
judgment to study your associates and
to learn how to adapt yourself to them.
; You ma- have heard-a man speak
about some popular girl as, "She is a
good; fellow.' or she is a "Girt after ?
my own heart." This Is only a popular
way of saying that shells adaptable.
This type! of girl Is sure to be open
f and frankl ' She goes on the principle
that people like her until somebody -shows
her otherwise.
She is ever ready for a good tirqe,
: because she believes that gayety and '
contentment belong to youth. Anxious .
CURTSEY.
shrub or plant and all meet and go i
to -Bess M for the afternoon. . A rela
tive saw to It that the bride was ui
home, and such fun as they had plant
Ing their offerings, and then tea wai
served and a jolly trip back to town
was accomplished before dark. Strikes
me that new householders in the coun
try, even if not brides, would appre
ciate this kind of a "shower."
.." Around the World Trip.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
Episcopal church here want to have a
"trip around the world." Will you tell
me what countries to have and what
to serve to represent each country? 1
thought, for, fun, 'to have fortune tell
tng.at one place, a fish pond at an
other, tie apples up with strings and
see who . can bite one and not touch
their hands to it at another, etc.; just
something to pass the time and be fun,'
too. We are not going to have it tot
the money we get out of it. The day
before we are going to have cakes, pies,
salads, dressed fowls, etc, to sell, to
' make some money. We are trying to
build ' a Methodist Episcopal church
hers and want to get up all we can tc
help. Mrs. J. S.
The . way you plan to make tin
"around the" world trip" seems, to b
the only safe route at present. Japan,
with attendants In kimonos, decora,
tlons of fans, parasols, and refresh,
ments of tea acd little cakes. Holland,
with Dutch girls and cocoa and seed
cookies to serve; decorations of bulb
plants an windmills. Ireland, with
plenty of green, potato salad and
brown bread sandwiches. Italy, with
spaghetti and coffee; then the United
States, with the Stars and Stripes and
plenty of ice cream, pie and doughnuts.
, I am' sure you will make money and
'have a very good time. Have music
and a capable chairman at the head of
things. .
"'v Concerning a Wedding.
For years I have been reading youi
Sunday column. Having derived mucTS
benefit from same, I come to you with
a budget of questions.
I am. soon to be a bride; would it be
proper, at a very simple home wed
ding, to hare It at 6;30 p. m. with only
immediate families, to do without music
and also dispense with wearing gloves?
Would it be proper not to have any'
, attendants? - Rwnr.
You may plan your wedding to suit
' yourself and your own ideas, as well
as what seems to Be the most con --
venlent. You need have no attendants
nor" are' gloves compulsory. I would
have music,' as It seems to be "much '
easier to enter, and it takes the edge
off and relieves any undue solemnlty.v
: A harp or the piano will be sufficient.
cy?
to have a good time, she is willing and
even desirous that other girls should
have the same chance. She loves the
things that most young girls do enjoy,
dancing,' games, winter and summer
sports, and social amusements such as
parties, and the theater.
However much she may enjoy danc
ing, she is willing to content herself
talking through a dance and even the
entire evening -for her partner who
does not dance. She finds an equal
amount of pleasure in tennis, golf anj
'swlnxming. S'r;-,-v
She has been trained or at feast'
taught herself to make the best of
every situation, whether the hardship
is one of inconvenience or a great one.
Even-when it comes to finding herself
in danger she keeps cool and steadies
her nerves; she knows that this means
she will be helpful to herself and
otners. . -
Dear Vivfan I am going' to the
theater with a young, gentleman.
Though-we are not engaged we are
very good friends.' I have a chum who
rarely is Invited to, the ' theater. I
should like to invite her to accompany
us. Will my friend take.it amiss? ;
. - Thoughtful.
Certainly not. The young man will
be happy to see that you are thought
ful and generous. It will show him
that you think of others no lens than
self. A good 'man admires generoeit
and thoughtfnlness Ln. a, woman.