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Medfokd Mail T Second Section Six Pages Second Section Six Pages ,(ly Twfiity-fourth Year, ,,Uy KlflV-fltlilh Yenr. MEDFOKD. OliWiOX. SUNDAY. XK1TKMBKR 1. l,.l'-,!. No. ll2. "TFT .Fashioi V..- '(?( - Irene DeLosh, 325 South Holly St. Phone 390-L or 75 iifome The Sapphire Stone of Celestial Wisdom Guards September Volk Uy PA' 'I. INK I olil writing-: ir wni usc.i as the 'symbol of tin Mint. 'I'll' !-aiw tan- "O, thH nfflirtcd, tuinrH irtft ! cted a 1 1 ri botes led to its c hot" as trmpmt, and lint rum fort n. fir hold, the chief gems for e cc I cisiust leal im'i ')( thy .mic.i rr colors j ntui lay (fty juuii't'tt iont with sop THIS passage i from Isaiah 1 is only ono of'maeus Anghcus wrote that witches m a n y tributes paid toy the an cients lo tho sap- C "- --- - phire, symbol or ( I wisdom npd natal . i gent of you who ' were horn In September when tho first cool breath of autumn gives the sky a vivid sapphire hue. Tho Hindus said that tho ?np phire rendered favorable to It.-; wearer the planet Saturn, which in astrology is usually considered the chief source of affliction. It way also declared to afford protect- ion against the Evil Eye. which i the Orient is synonomous with Knvy. "Throughout all the East people re afraid or ine envious, writes the eminent g"m mithority. .Or. Frederick (J. Kunz. "They be heve that when a person i.i envied ror his health or n;s wealth or any rood thing. he will lose It in a phort time, and It ! the devil who incites t he envy nf some people :t ca Inst ot her.s." This belief is pnpula rty cxpres- .n. d In the (ingle: "The f-'tH F.nr is fvr, Thr. Devil's xtratjycxt aid. With it rim ration His fiendish plans arc did, Hut if inu wear n snpphirr, You urctl not he afraid." The faith In Die sapphire's abil i'y to di feat t Tie, devil in this ro sp'v t, douhll'ss arose from itu glor ious sky-blue color which caused il to he associated w! h all the cc efd l:t r ues divine wisdom. i-haslity. htgh and inagnantmons 'hnugtits 'beauty of soul. In many i TO'DAYTCMORROW In Tire 1 AW&m Affile ii ov.y i.ookjsu 1..1CIS lly I.MMA I.OI! I'M'l X?'-', early fall uli 't nuld he mii:i rier I ban a w'ioIv !onl lug U'-e hi.-h ir-jit'l I S'1 makers h;l .cry .mart notion "lien they cot Ihe weaver to enrnpove till;' new iiuihfd f.f m.ikini; life -mk no-et'-tc ll.i much u;riuier I h,u " lie ' T' b s. Wool, of rnurs . isn't nciiHltv It uotild he ion i- ip.i -,,n ton tint lmkinc The ii.e rayon fiml in the mo:-i aiDnnij; (-e-,,H. ThH frock b-oks iiimI de.'idedly ff"-;nat. yet in It y -.ofltie nt h-x-iii re and line1; it inn y a. -imie a Mtc Infm-mal ehanifler. The rnl Or is a rtrti. rny.il blue, and Hie 'nee Itself i the ."i-itnii"ii with our. need for addltmrnl url-u'ort A mericn n women re "''I in k to be no style-ron tnu that tti 'ro i "it ing to lie the 1 ;c5t ' " - ""inus. We re ntr. you'll a.k ? V' M. yes I tlnnk some nf tr-i n'l t'i ' to buy a drey and wear it I'hnut that a-untv uhi'di rnak'S ii'i I now ue're "rich t '. Noa mlh v,'ail itores. 'hi"n ton ga i ij-', In 't tutej, of fashion?. n"uprf",ri an' "u 'he radio tnlkinr correct Ahinns. the American unnun H rldlv beeomlng the belt dr1s, irnan In the worM. A fw drop- of aromatic -pi.! "f amnvnia sprinkled on a fan ery refreshing. 0 ""i:0 rings, ami uriously enough, to a vast popularity with neeroma neera ami wit clii's, who claimed I hat It enabled them to communicate with the? most elusive oracles, ltarlolo- loved the. sapphire, "tor they weno t hat t hey may werke certen won dres by vert ue of this alone,." Two large sapphires, one oval and one square, constituted tho chief gems In the famous talisman of Charlemagne., supposed to have exerted such a benign Influence upon the fortunes of that monarch. This lalis'nan. by the great Napole on's order, hceamc the property of the Kin press Josephine, who bequeathed it to her daughter llorlonse. who In turn gave It lo her son. Napoleon III. That it brouKht no particular luck to these individuals was attributed lo the fact that It wan wrongfully in their possession. and Anally the Em press Eugenie, who received it from her husband, restored it to the cathedral in Aix 1 a - C h a p n I 1 e. where it wax or iginally placed near Charle magne's tomb. Mko Iho ruhy. itfl close relation in tho corundum family, the sap phire sometimes exhibits on Its sur face a star, created by three cros.i lines in the crystal. This variety, known a.s the Star Sa pphire and called in the East "the Star or Destiny." is said to be so potent a-i a lallsirian thaf it continues to ex ercise its power for good over the first wearer even after it has pann ed Into the possession of someone else. The. llover for September Is the mnvnhig-Klory whose lovely pastel colors blend subt ly wl'h a back ground of sapphire blue. The rul ing planet Is Mercurv, except dlir- ing the btst eek whn Venus ! in the nseendaev. Utilize Colorful Kitchen As Gay Breakfast Nook "Eating in the kil.hcn." that sci.iticd and homdy custom, is coming back into vnue. It is pa i t nl" new .system ut" house hold efficiency. Kirst the kin-hen was made Into a scientifically ar ranged workshop; imw it can he t in ned into a. c o I o r f u I room chariuiim emmgh to serve as the seititig I'tir a family inealt says; the American Home. If' ytntr house has iieii her brea k fast i tmiu ror hnakfast nook. d"ii't think (hat yiui must suffer for I he lack nf one nf llutse tiine-savhiK iir laimements; list? your kitchen. II is easy to turn Ihe kitchen, large or small, into a cheerful breakfast nom. If space permits hut. tine tahle, use your regular kiichcii lablc. with a bright-eol- oretl cloth oil it; if Ihe nolll is large cniHigh, it is heller to pro vide an extra table e.'pecially de voted to thi! serving of meals. One sat isfactory arrangement is to have a small one on castors for working needs, and a smut-what la rger niie fur in-'- a I meal t fines. The table and chairs may be hte Miiercd in a gay t ob-r. and It is alt i act ivo to have, tin duor knnbs and eiiphitard linings laciuert tl in a harmonizing lone. To (id riraltig liflecl (Jla?-s curtains in tinted st-riui. ma; tjiiivitc, or nthcr thin material, u ill I Iter the light plciis inlly, hut if these are not desired .hurt a la i ices (.f brig lit til i lit , or Wat -ci-pi.iiifcd silk may me used cf ! iv- ly. Special tabh-ehtlhs lo suit til" px.m and tiecaion are easy to Pi n itle in a a inly of shad'-- suitable I " I he coli.r Scheme t" ciibd npnn. I il e. pensive dlsheH may also be had in any coh.r. K Hi-re N r n in the kiich'-n tin- i'iih'1' MiL-g"'ts putting tip a small w ill i-upboard witli ghi-s tlntir- Wle te stjeh dishes Ilia v tie kept, dy to u-e and lending their hi h'Mes In the e-mbe. Col- I :;h. e offers another Wav linking a tle-nratr.e iivtdine-s tl." k tt hen breakfast 1'mum. Another Needed Ileform If we li.m- any one violent pre iniice, it i- atfaifi-t the eu-tom "f in nig ft b iinui ci'tsu -yi- f-r iced Til" aMLstic effect I- ge.al. but n I : Mieff icieM. Pies-y, pqUirt.V .ethe f..r getting two dropi of ":tn juice mid Im-omic all the rot. mid Hot p'. -tliy be devi.wi-d. If lemon Juli e i,. the elixir of life t flwiiid be taken in the tea or 'inen'i'le. hih Mt through the eye tr ear. ' Wh' ti t dark serr tiit or die1.. ; ),oniff vhiny. p"fiK it with hut ' ir.ei.tr and press in the unuul ay. Pickles Add Snap y Keth Clarke i Interest ami variety can he piv- en lo meals by a stuck oC home- made relishes, sandwich spreads. : pickles and chutneys. An ordinary ! salad can he garnished and inatle mure delicious with rcd-peppcr relish; a spread of fresh yege tables, vinegar and spices will make a new kind of sandwich; cold meats take on renewed in terest when served with spiced sweet pickles; home-made chili sauce will cheer up the- dullness of baked beans; deviled eggs ari better with chopped pickles added to the yulks; rice and meat dish es call for chutney. In most of the following recipes you will notice thai the vegetables lire cooked very little usually just healed through before being put in the jars. The vinegar, sab, spices and sugar arc all preser vatives, which keep the pickle.- from spoiling, and their crlnpness. flavor and food value are not des troyed by long cooking. As acid attacks metal contain ers, porcelain or granite utensiis should be used for cooking, and wooden or granite spoons fur stir ring. Uass jars, either pints or quarts, are best for storing. Always use a good grade of vinegar. If the vinegar is weak, the pTekles will not keep. Spice should be used in niodei a lion. When whole spices are called for, it is best to tie them in a cheese cloth bag and remove them when the vinegar Is sufficiently flavor ed. If boiled tou long with Ihe vinegar, they will darken it. Some Favorite Varieties When using recipes, tasto the product before It is finished. Von may like more mustard, more sug ar, more vinegar. The recipes are meant to be a guide, but one's own taste should be consulted. Mustard lUdish and Sandwich Spread 4 quarts green tomatoes, 6 large green peppers, G large sweet red peppers, tl onions. This recipe can he' varied.- ac cording to vvha,t vegetables you have in your garden. Cucumbers can be used with, or In place of the green tomatoes; cauliflower j cut into liny pieces, or ehopped i stringless beans, can be added. If I you have no celery, substitute ecl i cry seed. The mustard saueo may ! be made stronger IC desired. I rut all through meat -chopper. I Add 1 cup salt, let stand over j night. In the morning, drain, add ; ;t large stalks of celery, chopped, j .Make sauce ns follows; l Mustard Saueo I I ounces ground mustard. 3 cups sugar, 'I eiips flour. 2 quarts vine i gar 1 tablespoon tumeric, j Mix sugar, flour and mustard, rub to smooth paste In a Htth ! water and add lo bulling vino i gar. let it cutno lo u bull again. stir in sail and pepper lo taste ami lastly the tumeric mixed wini a little water. Pour over the pickle. Seal in glass jars. Ilrri I'epper Hellsti I dozen sweet red peppers, fi onions, t! quarts vinegar, ti pounds sugar, 1 teaspoon whole clove. teasptton (i llspiee, slicks clll- : liaiiion, salt to taste, i lioil vinegar with spices for 2" 1 minute:. Itemove stems and needs I from Ihe peppers and put thru tchopper with onions. Cover with j cold water, bring to 1nl. Drain. ! add vinegar after taking out spi j ces. Heat to hulling point and seal In .iars. Farm Journal Con tinued next week. Maris Quilt Entry Wms Prize Among 1500 Contestants I C. P.. Kiefer. of Ilutler, O,, at the hut of has won the : tinllt making championship of the rnltetl male In a nallon I 4 wide contest conducted by Miss f lenii'ntlnn Paddleford. 11 woman's editor of Kami I Fireside. There were l.omi ; contestants. 4 .InduoM in the ronlcst held ; Kiefer's sewing, as well as hi j design, n golden star, merited j 4 first phtep, A single hloek nf 14 the quilt contains r.J plecex, 1 4 g'thl and yellow being artistic ) ally blended. ! A rt bin- ( ;. Seh u inn n. of ; 4- Heading. Pa., wav thr only I 4 other man among the con j 4 levants. Hi quilt, In rn 4 ami pf 'my design, dating back 4 to pre-Revolutionary times, faih-d to phice, however. ; Mrs. Hefty Hatfield of Cher : 4 ry Fork. Ohio, and Mrs. Min ; iiie YVhttebcek of Krcd-uila. Kas.. tied for .-erund idaee, 4 and for third place honors 4- were divided between Mrs. a, i K. I-'urney of Thurman. la.. !and Mrs. K. C. Seoflrld of '. 4 Hyefville. Ohio. Again for ' fourth place Mr. Flora f-hel-1 ton of Holder), Mo.. nd Mr. ; 4 Henry Meiillat tt( Waueon, i Ohio, tied. 4r4-t-t44t4-t HOME EDUCATION "The Child's First School It the Family." Froebel Issued by thn National Klmlprcnrton Association, 8 West 4lh Strofl, Now York City. These articles nro appearing each Sunday In the Mall Tribune. ANOTHER CHANCE (?) Anna Mae Brady "I'll bo the doctor," little Don-; aid said as they planned the. ; dramatization. "I'm going to tye j oiip anyway," he added. j "A re you ?" asked tho teacher, t "1 thought you wanted lo bo an j engineer." "1 do, but daildy wants mo to j be a doctor. So 1 suppose I'll ! have to be one." and tho litt le fellow sighed as if he realized litoj responsibility. J "Perhaps If you tell your father j about wanting to he an engineer, ; he wilt give up his plan," sug- j gested the teacher. ! The ehilrl shook his head. 'Dad- j dy wanted to be a doctor and he ! couldn't because of his eyes. As; soon as I was born he said, 'Here is the chap who is going to be the doctor in our family. So 1 am going to medical school when I grow up." I'ooriitlc. fellow! Never to have the thrill of choosing his own pro-' Cession! Always to be reminded of what is in store, for him! j So far ay his desire to he an ; engineer is concerned, that has Utile to tlo wilh the case, for to-, morrow he may decide to bo a 1 carpenter and the very next day i a pirate, ho fluctuating are five- j year-olds. H would he well for j him. however to live t heso things In his mind, else how is "he over! to know what vocation he really ivishes to follow? I The thing which really matters is that Donald's father Is trying! Ti Enrich riant To . enrich the earth around plants, water them with a solution consisting of ISO grains of glue t two gallons of water. An Improved Oven Cut a piece of asbestos paper to fit the bottom of tho oven. It re tains the bent, saves fuel and pre vonl s articles from burning. A Subclinic IttKlkin , A smooth safety pin for thin or; lacy material makes an excellent bodkin. Tho pin holds the malo-; rial securely. 1 Immi Too Much Null, If food in too Malty, place, ft wet cloth over the top of the vessel which is cooking. The steam will draw the salt into the cloth. Ti SI in n nn NcLsMorn When the scissors are dull, run the blades across the neck of a JiimMi, dnL -fyuxil wikL rlelping'-fe JTf fltiomemaker'B. Viz) i 'If ! iv 4 r to relieve his life In that of his hou. Having our children do tho things we were never able to ac complish seems lo be Iho great parental pastime. Il is quite possible that Donald may wish lo be a doctor. In that case all will bo well and good. Hut what if he should choose to be an aviator, a dentist, or a mu sician? No doubt ho will he a doctor, though, for he will hear over and over again that ho is to bo ono when he grows up. Ho will hear It so much that lie muy come o think the profession is of his own choosing. Hut If Donald has an itiner urge toward something else, he will be an unhappy, bewilder ed, unsuccessful physician. Perhaps many a parent who hhs been unable to do a thing he wanted very much to (Io. whether from lack of ability or opportuni ty, reasons that t he next best is to have his child do It. In that way he can, at least partially, tako Ihe credit. In sonic cases, too, the parents may have come to a realization of t he hopelessness of their efforts, so fji r as their own careers are concerned, and so have transfer red their hopes and ambitions to their children, believing they have a better chance to siieened. Most of us would liko another chanee at life hut it Is hardly fair to take ll at the expenso of our children. small but I le. In the same pnsillouj as thought cutting off the neck pf the bottle. 1'aeo WrinUleH Try binding Hie forehead wlt)i a linen bandage soaked In equal parts of alcohol and the white of an eg, allowing Jltc bandage to remain over night. To Brighten I readier If the leather seats and hacks of chairs become dull, heal the white of an egg and nub thoroughly. Then polish with a clean, soft cloth, r Method of Ttsthig Coffee) A way to lest the quality of coffee is to put a spnoiiful ill . glass of cold water and add a few drops of lemon Juice. If Ihe cof fee Is pure it will remain on lop of the water; if not, the water will heeonie brown In color. edifviv dwybCb ojO Humane Society The Itising 'lltle of Humane ImIimmIIoii One tide of the ocean dues not clear (he obstacles from any short', neither can it polish and round the rucks by one rising. Only by its constantly flowing over the shore ami over tho rocks are Impressions made. To this title Is likened the con stant efforts of humane individuals and organizations throughout the country. All endeavoring by the dissemination of humane education literature, by tho efforts of their officials, missionaries, and ot h.T workers, to educate the citizens of these Culled States, to a larger un derstanding of their duty toward all helpless creaturos. There Is an Increase of interest throughout educational circles. .More hooks are written containing humane sentiments. There arc more slorles for children which aim 'o inculcate kindness. More powerful sermons preached each year dnr IpK "10 kind to animals week." as well as at othrr times during the year. These sermons often reach j not only the congregations in he 1 churche where they are given, but many are broadcasted by radio. , thereby reaching thousands of per-J sons throughout the country win are "listening In." How can crime withstand the increasing knowledge Inculcated in the mind of the lis tening public whether In schools, halls, churches or on the air? We depend upon our proa r he's as well as upon our educators, authors and other writers: In fact, the press is one of our most power ful allies In reaching the public and arousing Interest, so that the rising t Ide of decency, kindness and mercy will eventually fill the minds of those who como under this In fluence. ll is the aim of our schoolH to turn out good citizens. A most compelling force in achieving this aim is to eHlablish as a regulir part of the school curriculum the teaching of kindness and Justice to all living creatures klndnens to animals as well as to our fellow men. Crime, which has Its foundation In cruelty, has been defined as a disregard of the rights and happi ness of other creatures. The mnU dangerous and cruel criminals are often those of superior education. but they have educated Ihe hejd ami neglected ihe heart. Knowl edge gives power, but the Inculca tion of kindness In everyday teach ing, ennobles nnd raises the stu dent's standard, of morals. Such leaching helps prevent criminal tendencies from arising In the mind of youth. So it follows thai we must educate (lie heart as well J.s the head In order to decrease by n rising title of humaneness, the ten dencies to crime of the thoughtless, erue ami uninformed. Our hope Is that the Hit-called "crime wave" will be engulfed by the rising lido of humane education . throughout Ibis country and the world. M. U II. ISoys and girls, send your plctureH taken with your pets. You may win (he prize offered by the Hu Ynaite socle I y. These pictures, are wauled for exhibition at the hu mane booth, Jackson County Kalr. Send plot 11 res to Colvlg's Drug Sin re or Humane society. Th ey will bo returned, .Jaekson County I Mima nc Society. TO-DAYS FISH RECIPE HY MRS. ADA ft. VAIL f. roftMei ASSISTANT U 5 BUREAU OF rtSHERIEl Flounder The ffloiiuder family Is composed of the summer flounder ( fluke 1, winter flounder, dob nnd the Holes, on the Allaiillo cnnM. tip the i effio coast the ppeeicn has sever-il family names- the variety eniu mnnly known as the great or startv flounder. Flounders iir all h'.-iu fish, Iker1 Flounder Fillet u flounder, cut the hons Into miuiM pieces and put In mitten pan with Just enough water 10 'over. Add 'd teanoponnful Hull, I eln0, 14 an onion. Conk :r min utes. This makes a good plain fish si nek. I'laee. fillets It) Well greased gnn baldng dhdi, sprinkle wlih i! lea spoon fills ml need tn. rley. season with salt ami pepper. Pour I (able, "pooiiflll VlneRiir rjver e)(eh fillet, and enough fish stock lo Jut cover Mix 'I tablcupounrulH melted luttr with cup bread crumbs, Top th" fifth. Make in hot oven 1 minute;. Heml lo the table In the Main': di-n. Too Much Sf ApiH The )n,7, in hiiyH a etiiiteniMirHry, h'one after a while U'hHeiiuin'" K en t he World." "groW4 tire- even Paul ; W hlteiriM n'f It seems, will Paul In time. Ail Improved iHiMptin Mend the hollow tin bundle of tho dustpan to a right angle with 1he pan and Insert n discarded broom handl. It avoids much utooplnff. V. Ji SI i r . - ! BEAUTY in the HOME ( Obtaining Exterior Color lly William OI.OIl, properly understood and courageously used, gives un architect an additional dimension of expression with which lo obtain his conceived effect while adding nothing to Its coat. The houses we live In are In the mnin simple arrangements of a few geometrical forms, predestined by tho little varying requirements of domestic life, lo n monotonous result to which size, material and color are the only available relieve, ments. Size Is comparative and materials aro limited and tt ia only In tho use of color that tho archi tect nnd owner find opportunity for Imaginative expression unrestricted by terms of bricks, beams and cost. It Is nn opportunity which they phould not neglect. The house Illustrated wb.i de signed for a country place and Is surrounded by trees and vegetation. Naturally, tho color combination was planned primarily with an eye to the architectural design. The dnrk buff body of iho house is net' off by thn vivid orange of the shutters. White was used on the door, giving another point of In- Brown Commanding Color In Many Autumn Fashion I .oglca lly enough, lo he sure, brown baa come Into commanding favor fur Autumn fash Ions. Why I niton hi n't brown be I he sou and heir of y est onlay's huh ? j Then, loo, there aro Ant umn lenveM to be matched and tho de lightful eggshell shade of hli;ll popularity lo be used. KggMhells natural complement in brown and,' according to Woman's Home Com-, pHtilon fashion experts nhroVI, ' I'arls eourlurlereM have Hcl'.cd up-' on the (wo shadott for some of I heir iiiomL charming Fa II urea -1 lions. An outstanding example of Ihe I combination of brown ami egg- j shell Ih a three-piece ensemble,' from lern. The emit ami skirt j are of soft wool in dnrk. rich brow 11 and the bin use of eggshell' rrepo de Chine. The coat has t ho i flash of circular linen ami the furl which curves mi adroitly from col lar to flounce Is shaved lamb. This I hree-tiuarlei coal, flaring iu- 10 low -placed fiillricHH at I he aide ami back is 11 new note for day time. Tho skirl Is lull and cur eulnr with an all orniiml uneven liehl. The colli sleeves II lno fin re 11 nd I ho sha vci la nib cuffs a re topped by tiny tucks. Hrown itti'l beige are also often ween combined In Far Is, especially j In tweed, which baa become h fa-1 vfirlte material for the practical types of cmpiIh now ht'tiitt shown. WMIl Ihe favoille ''tweed enl are 11 vai lely nf Iiatn, In w bleb brown again plu an Important part. The colm- note is ea it led nut III tweetl 1 Lichen I , ih I eli ( n K th coal or hi brown fell or hohdl, I tuff a Imi a k in dre I color of brown, fim N IN way tutu many of t he Aut 11 1 1 1 r 1 huts. Mak Children Coiiifnrliihln When rhlldivn are taken on a ! long motor trip, place a box in the; boliom of the car for them to reM ; their feet on. AImi, If a stnitll, firm; pillow for each child Is added, It 1 inn k'-s a wonderful difference n their enjtij ment ttf the trip and 1 eoh-niienl ly in their behavior. 1 I. Mile tlangllmi b-gs notn heeonie tired aittl make children Irritable, and keeping the name position for some time has the same effect. The pillows and the box enable them t.j change their po.-ltiun at will. Mrs. (I. h. M., Farm Journal, Train trips aren't s comfort able as they used to be. One can't sleep for the rattle of niblicks In Uiu uuggugu cur. With Modem Finishes Trcanor. Architect fOl.OR suageshons for the house 0 illustrated, nil nf which con he earned out by prepared paint, itrK mode hy IftVffiin Trrnnor, well knmvn Nriv York architect. Mr Treannr suggests that the !od of the house be in dark buff, the shut ters in orange, the trim in outside white and the roof in brown shingle ttain. teres t. The trttn, also tn pur white, helps outline the dormer windows and emphasizes the de tails of the entrance.. The brown roof seta off tho whole schema. With tho progress made bv present-day pa hit chemists, paint today not only protects the surfuc-o It covers, nut also puts at your command an 1 almost unlimited choice of rotors for creating or re vivifying the exterior decorative scheme. With a little pleasant thought, any man or woman can choose and romhlne exterior color which Increase tho iittrnidlvenejw nnd (he "livable" quaHty of the home. MODERN PAINTER Hook From lt)lh Century Tells How 'lo PropHre And Palm Surfaces We moderns often llnd oursetwn feelliij? n bit superior towards the poor mortals who eked out an ex istence back In the Middle or Dark A gen, hut occasionally we Mud that some t lilngs ha ve not cha ngetl so much after nil. In enient times it was the practice of artists to paint t hdr pictures on panela of wood Instead nf canvas. Tbia necessitated car-ful prepatatlon of the nu rf ace to serure perfect ( snioot hness and protvrtlon from atmospheric conditions' It la In tereniiug to note that the following; tirocednre reeooiiueive, by I me lius In his "First Metrical Hook" helieved to lift v Iven written in t he tenth century, does not differ greRi ly f-oni the modern met hod of preparing wood paic lM fur decor ation, "Ft rut make t he wood "erv Hinonth, tiy M-ra ping and r 11 bin tig it down with shave grn.. If you cannot nhave ilow n I he ineriua lit b'S in thi.T way, and dti notf w l.rh to cover It with leather or with clnth, grind tlry white bad upon a sronw but not SO finely a n if ynu won lining to pa Int w It h It ; t hen melt wax over t he tire in a use. ubl tllea finely ground, th'-n mis It wbh t he white dead . you have ground, ifrrlng It frerpiently wi,n a r'",lc' and so let It coot; tmn heat nn Iron, and with I: melt the wax Into the little figures until they ar l"ve, nnd t hen sera pe 1 he rough pfjrlfl with a knife Wh-.n you hvn nifide It smooth miK I'leplv nf white-lead, vry Mnetv ginmn;! wph linseed oil. and lay an evet live ly thin cvtl of It wherever ynu In tend to paint with a bnifdi, mud" of ana-hnlr. adipted for that pur-poe.- When this Is dune lay on. n9 you did hfore. another and thicker coat of It not thicker bv having a Sl'eatnr nuantMy tf color but bv having es ell In it; tor yon muct tsk care ner to lav nn the color too fat. for If ynu do this, and lay on a great deal of I', when It be ffina (o dry wrinkles will form on the surface of It." The modern painter, while hn use sandpaper Instead nf nhavn grns and also tbltcdend puttv Instead of the ml kin I" recommended bv Hnteitus. still mixes his piint with "w hlte-lead erv tin ly ground with ltnsed oil". However tha modern painter has found that a ft er thn n nd pa pe ring h as ben done A priming tout should be ap plied before putting nnd the sec ond and third con then applied. This h'aa been found to ba th beat Dint hod of filling1 and puttying.
