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The Brussels Post, 1949-12-21, Page 2► ► The Story Of Hats There are few Wren who can say with truth that they have never made a joke about women's hats, which are considered fair game. But Dr. G. Willett-Cunnington can talcs the subject seriously. He is an expert on women's dress and recently gave an authoritative radio discourse on hats. Until the mid - sixteenth century, women's hats indicated social position; after that their chief aim was to emphasize personality. The "subtle hat lang- uage of women" demanded a vast range of materials, and Dr. Cun- nington said that in the last couple of centuries, "women have clapped on their heads the contents of the botanical gardens, together with muchzoo—flowers, of th a vege- tables, g e - e birds, , rds , 1 t »• ris' nests complete with eggs, snakes, scorpions, blue- bottles. dragon flies, cockchafers, stuffed kittens, bits of rabbit, foxes and other letters of prey," But in all this bewildering variety of head- gear. there have been two basic types: one echoing the message of the dress. rhe other adding a post- script to it. fn the middle of the sixteenth century, the hair, hitherto almost totally concealed, escaped from cap- tivity and, ever since, has co- operated with headgear, For at Ieast 10p years, the hair, and not the hat. was what mattered. Pres- ently, ladies begin to wear tower. ing caps misers and flat hats out - site. at rin.•ed with all man- ner of r t 1- and artictici•il tresses, moante t higher and higher until, instead of a rap, they decorated this Atirsute mountain with such ornaments as • a postchaise and horses of glass or a ship in full sail. Ladies wore on their heads huge edifices of fruit and flowers and a small farmyard of animals, PATTERN -4653 (/,/ 22-20; 30-42 want a classic that's interest- ing" is your. motto! Here it is with deep neckline, 2 -button front, slant - away pockets on shirt frock, stun- ning in plain or plaids! Pattern 4653 in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 30; 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 Size 16 takes 4i$ yards 39 inch. This pattern, easy to use, simple to sew, is tested for fit. Has corn- plete illustrated instructions, Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25c) in coins ,(stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to Box I, 123 Eigh- teenth St., New Toronto, Ont.' This mode of hairdressing reached such a pitch that when ladies' hair was pomaded, powdered and dressed, it was 'left for three months and could not be combed. Towards the end of the eigh- teenth century, this top-heavy and insanitary fashion declined, and hats began to oust hair from the first position. They became enorm- ous, and in the evening, ladies, anxious for height, wore tall feath- ers that served as signposts. All through the Napoleonic wars, hats were in the ascendant. The post- war years were exuberently roman. tic and brought back enormous hats trimmed with anything up to 120 feet of gaily colored ribbon and aof s' o r u tun of decoration. Coal p scuttle bonnets then appeared, and at dinner, ladies of fashion wore rcive berets largetrays, t asastea so that a gentleman seated between two of them complained that p d he caught only an occasional glimpse of his plate. These wayward and high-spirited modes gave place to the Victorian bonnet which gripped the nape of the neck so tightly that side movements of the head were checked; it also shielded the cheek so that the modest Wonsan had per force to look straight ahead. After the Crimean War, entente pation was in the air. Daring young ladies abandoned the bonnet and took to the faster hat which al• lowed then a broader view of the world. And then the fruit and vege- table vogue began again and the stuffed bird came into its own. Not only wings and tails, but whole birds were planted on hats, over- burdening the wearers with a wealth of ornithological upholstery. Hats swept onward triumphantly until in the early nineteen hundreds they became overwhelmingly big. Millinery was aggressive, too, and pinned to the head by large hatpins which stuck out like skewers. The First World War swept all this nonsense away and after it, women emerged with short hair and the fatuous cloche hat. During the Second World War, they tied their hair in mediaeval kerchiefs. Now hats are "in" again, still a trifle undecided as to what they will be, but, said Dr. Cunnington, "it is no longer the hat or the hair that matters most; it is the sort of head that women will decide to have, or rather, the use she means to put it to." Helpful Hints For Busy Women One of the handiest tools in my kitchen was once a long -handled, two-pronged fork. My husband turned it into my jack -of -all -work by bending both prongs up 90 de- grees, about an inch from the points. I use it every day for pulling hot pans of food—roasts, cakes, baked potatoes from the oven. (It has saved me from any number of burns and blisters.) And I've found the gadget ever so handy for reach- ing hard -to -get articles on high shelves and behind furniture; for catching the hem of a window shade that has slipped out of reach; and for picking up articles from the floor when stooping is difficult. It's a real effort -saver. * * *- Dust off the old-fashioned glass - front bookcase and add it to your oloset equipment, for storing your hats, shoes, and beat gloves. The dust won't reach them and with the convenient window, you can pick your article at a glance. I've found that mine saves more rootn for clothes itt our small bedroom closet. e' * * No ironing's necessary for my small daughter's ribbons. After washing and rinsing them as al- ways, I wrap each one around a smooth water glass until it is thor- oughly dry. Then when it's un- wound, presto! all freshly pressed and ready to wear. Grievances aren't like sheets— they should be slept on before being aired, CROSSWORD PUZZLE Aruac 9. Huge snirnet 19 Trouble Color 1i. Cold dish 17,Mouse genu 20, 600dby ACROSS 3. Affirmative 21, Tneendiaeism 5. Period of time 23.500 05 e1r1,4 4. Ringed bo24. ee't o. z7. KingLeg n,t b.Arthur'* 29. Legenns lance 21. Was Philippine 9. State thvres6son 21. rim State r,•ea 7, i'asbtoa 94. Poeta Salary 4. Bouquet 0, Attention Ax. watch 18. Nonmetallic element .44. Be located ta, Aoeustonted 17, Pinochle score VI. Male sheep Style of dress 21 N v.tat 12 Tteurltaom- Orr t 36 1 eft by 0, S8 1 ..0. 0 village 30. n 32 12. Wing 1 Prying pan 35. AtnblOng horde S7, Antique 12 Persian elf 10 Cliri's name 41 Dark-skinned nevem idt ntamounted n Relieved unit 46 1 lt"lieved .4e r!runt moss - 1,1,4 ' 5 lnT, stor, 2 &hid - s ihhtatoed ▪ T 11; Miler 14 ler not 14 11'6t,•a to 94. Are tb a same tengt ss the rani u, 45. Beata 44. Notions 47. Send out 49. Little masses 6e. Simple(nit 61. llimploy 58, 051,',,.. lav- ernme: 54. Lighted 60. Discover 67. Tellurium (eymb, ) 11 13 14 of 57 36- 61 Answer elsewhere on tide page, NEVI and USEFUL .TOO Magnetic Cuff Links Cuff links that' snap and stay closed magnetically have been de- veloped. By use of an aluminum nickel -cobalt alloy that is perman- ently magnetic, the magnetic device can withhold a pull of 80 ounces it is claimed, The links are separate —one inserted into opening on nue side of shirt. the other into opposite opening, and mere click locks then securely together. Illuminated Speedometer New automotive speedometer ac- cessory projects exact speed of a moving auto in brilliant illumination odine •-s'z sere t a t t t l rix located ori windshield. Changing reading from the dashboard speedometer is cot. stoutly pre;ected to a titre• metal screen fastened h s ut a. tened ori the windshield approx:m:dely two inches below driver's normal line of sight. Screen change: color as spent •increases, in. dicating .peed variations without need for driver to look at numerals. r 4 Rustic Eie-t Sealed -In Siding door, not stria - late brick or stone but is a distinc- tive :acing rel its out right with rush: simplicity of effect somewhat similar to extra -broad overlapping siding, C'anadalt maker states. Comes in itt mils al , 48 in, by 15 in. with rrel dAisi is in each to t irevellt pattern inottotony and con- ceal joms. Surface Uglily scored t,, break up light reileetion, enhance textured appearance it is said. Comes in siirtr-,ahitt and solid green. Canadian -Made Ladders All aluminum ladders are being manufactured in Canada, Said to be 3-5 times str.ntper than wooden ladders, yet ooh: 1;-', the weight. Won't tura, s; lint, r or warp, states maker. No wild., lofts or screws used. lads of tubing covered by heavy rubber feet. Standard lengths from 6 ft, to 20 ft.; extension ladders 16 ft. to 40 ft. Sectional Poles Sectional aluminum combination poles adaptable to picking fruit, shaking nuns, pruning, trimming and sawing, are offered. A five-foot pole weights one pound: a 30 -foot pole. six pounds, A 60 -foot pole can be built out of ten six-foot sections or two 30 -foot sections. Sections can be quickly joined together and. it you are working at 30 -foot level of tree and want to drop down to the 20 -foot level, it is only necessary to take of a fete sections, Latch Dees aelag.ett Keeps cabinet and closet doors closed by use of a permanent mag- net, Latch consists of two parts— magnet and a holding plate that is attracted to magnet. Magnet mounts by screws in top corner of cabinet and holding plate on top corner of the door, Aluminum Christmas Tree Table -sized illuminated Christmas tree made from fireproof expanded aluminum foil. This mesh aluminum was a material originally developed for use in washable air filters. Tree stands 22 inches high. 919 �G.�tlt.fn 't/ V �E9.X.tfL, Needlepainting is such fun! Iie. fascinating to watch this picture grow, in bright colors and cads stitches, Begin today! The whole family will lova chid Pattern 919; transfer 1ffx19 inches, iirame or lite it. Laura Wheeler's improved Pat- tern makes needlework so simple with its charts, photos and concise directions. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS is coins (stamps cannot be accept- ed) for this pattern to Box I, 123 Eighteenth St„ New Toronto, Ont. Print plainly PATTERN MINI - BEE, your NAME and ADDRESS. ISSUE S1 — 1949 For Dutch Christmas—Hollander Peter Kien, 4, points to the address of an orphanage in Holland, for which this crate of candkis destined. His 6-year-oId sister Marja looks carefully at the •names on the crate. Teen-agers of the YWCA are send- ing "Chocolate for Christmas" overseas for undernourished youngsters in 18 countries, �E. TABLE N e1am Andrews. By the time you read this you'll probably be so deep in your holi- day tasks—and pleasures—that you is on't want to bottler with anything of a complicated nature. So here are a few recipes that are all fairly simple—but all good. and well worth clipping and saving if yott can't get around to trying them soon. Some call them pancakes, other griddle cakes; but no natter what name you prefer, they're mighty fine eating. especially when there's a real trip to tite air. So here is z fine basic recipe for: Griddle Cakes 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour. 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 154 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons fat 2 eggs, beaten 1% cups milk, vary with thickness desired Method: Sift flour, baking pow- der, sugar and salt together. Cut in the fat as for biscuit or pastry. Combine the beaten egg with milk and mix with the other ingredients past enough to moisten. Follow manufacturer's instruc- tions for perparing the griddle. Some arc treated and require no tat. When griddle is hot, drop batter onto it from a tablespoon. Spread each calve lightly into a circle. Cook on one side until puffed, full of bubbles and cooked on the edges. Then cook on the other side, This recipe makes 10 to 12 calces about four' inches in dia- meter. Stack and serve with a li- beral supply of butter and jelly 01 syrup. The frankfurter—or hot dog to give it the more familiar name— has bong been a standby with countless women,when they have to prepare a mealin a hurry. Next tone yott think of serving them, try theist as: Barbecued Frankfurters 1 cup tomato' sauce % cup molasses 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ye cup vinegar 1 tablespoon bottled horse- radish 2 tablespoons dry mustard 3/ teaspoon salt 34 teaspoon pepper r/ cup minced onion 1 pouted frankfurters Method: In a large skillet or saucepan combine all ingredients except the frankfurters' Bring to a boil. Arrange frankfurters in hot sauce and simmer 10 minutes. basting and turning occasionally. Serve on long buns. Makes four or five servings. So many peopl8 seem to be changing from white to brown or whole wheat bread these days that perhaps it wouldn't be amiss if I passed along this recipe for: Whole Wheat Rolls cake compressed yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 1 cup scalded milk 1% tablespoons sugar 2% teaspoons salt 23/4 cups flour 234 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon melted shortening Soften yeast itt one-fourth eup of lukewarm water. Combine milk and rest of water and add sugar and salt. When milk solution is lukewarm, add yeast mixture. Sift white flour once and measure. Mea- sure whole wheat flour and blend the two together. Add half of the flour mixture and beat thoroughly. Add shortening and blend. Add just enough of the retraining flour to make a dough that is stiff enough to knead. Knead thor- oughly for 10 minutes. Let rise in warm place (80 de- grees) until double in bulk. Punch dough down and let it rise until it is double in size again; then mold into rolls. Let rise until lighter than for bread. Bake about 20 minutes in a 400 - degrees oven. It q, * And now, for those of you who have a "sweet tooth," here's how to go about making a really deli- cious: English Toffee Method Put in heavy skillet Ib. of butter Heat until bubbly, but not brown. Add:' 1% cup sugar 2 tblsp. water Xi b. whole blanched almonds or other nuts Cook over moderate heat, stir- ring constantly, until the nuts are toasted through 'and sugar is light brown. Pour 11110 buttered 754 x 11 -inch pan, Cool thoroughly. 'Turn out on waxed paper. Melt: 3 (1 -oz.) squares chocolate or 2/ package semi -sweet chocolate pieces Spread a thin coating over toffee with spatula, When hard, turn tof- fee and coat other side. Let harden. Crack into small pieces (it's very rich) with mallet or wooden spoon. Makes 2 dozen pieces, ,luny, Hatay, ,Busy —.Never a wasted moment for Susan Gail, nine -month-old daughter of Me. and. Mrs. David.. Katz, Susan juggles tort guzzles at the same time, presenting a picture of perfect contentment. 1 N€ MST /Jowl. Faro "Dear Anne Hirst: My husband has accused me of having an affair With his brother — his own brother, who has always treated me like a sister. He has hurt us, for we both love him. 'Since our marriage over three years ago, my husband has moved us from one place to another. Alost times we had to live in one roost out on a dairy £arm.M children h • had no Y chit r n ate and havehardly playmates, y ever been to church or Sunday school. "if 1 have a wonlau for a friend, he runs her down, as he does my own family, My father lives 150 utiles away. I have visited hint a few times, and my husband accuses Inc of having affairs with boys I've grown up with there, boys who have always respecter] me and my funn- ily! • "1 could almost forgive him that, but this last charge against his brother and me hurts most. 1 have never been untrue to hits, and never intend to be. "Mow can things like this last? Is it fair to my little girls, to be brought up 8 in marriage their father has built on distrust? What is wrong? I ant tempted to quit and make a new life for the children and me. If my husband is ill in some way, I'd like to help hint, for I love him. Discouraged Wife." Two Unhappy People * Your husband is a most un- * happy matt. Front some sense * of inferiority he cannot believe * that you love only hint, that it * would never occur to you to he * disloyal. * He doubts his own ability to * hold you, and torments himself * constantly with the fear of losing * you. Perhaps, too, because he has * not been able to provide a more * secure life -for you. * Lt is likely that a psychiatrist * could aid him. But 1 suggest that * he first consult his doctor. Cer- * tain physical conditions affect out * self-confidence; once they- are * cured, we see ourselves and those * who love 115 in a very different • * light, Tallc with the doctor first * yourself and explain your bus- * band's strange insinuations; they a will give him a cue. * It is humiliating and heart * breaking to live with a man who * doubts our integrity, It saps mar- * riage of its deepest tneanng and * destroys that mutual faith which * is so essential a foundation. * Show your husband, in all the * little ways to know, how much. * he means to you. Let him feel you * believe in him with all your heart, * and that you consider yourself * lucky to have married him. Spoil * him in ways that will build up Itis *self-confidence , and make hint * feel that, no matter how he fails * elsewhere, in his home he rules * as the centre of your family life. * Try this course first, before you * think too seriously about leaving * hint, * i• * * A husband who doubts itis * wife's loyalty is the most miser- * able of men, If your marriage 19 * being spoiled by such suspicions, * tell Anne Hirst about It, Address * her at Box I, 123 Eighteenth Street, New Toronto, Otit, Upside down to prevent peeking. 0 I di' . y tr%� J/1 / 1 S 7NbnN /CV A .114FJ t6M 3•De • 3' ,!; Eatl? RI 1 3 d "IM • N p M� a tld � � ]I r d 2d ors K ig < :ro fag A +d k. a 77N,“ NO©D 3 / 7 WCi2/ 0 01 2L1E NNO2Jf6''.A.d Big Difference In Fifty Years The Labour Gazette, published by the Dominion Department of Labor, recently began its fiftieth tY bg year of publication. The records of fair -wage con- tracts for the Government work contained itt the first issue, dated September, 1900, furnish an inter- esting contrast with those prevail- ing today. It might be noted that the rates quoted are per day, not per hour: Ordinary laborers received $1.25 to $1.50 for a day of nine or 10 hours; electricians and carpenters, $1.50 to $2; plumbers, $2.25 to $2,50, and bricklayers, $2,50 to $3. Stonecutters topped the list with a. daily wage of $4 50. Try DOLCIN Tablets for prompt relief from ARTHRITIC and RHEU- MATIC pain ...Try DOLC1N ... get a bottle of 100 or 500 tablets from your druggist TODAY and join the thousands of relieved sufferers who by taking DOLCIN have come out from under the shadow of Pain .. . Most druggists carry DOLCIN. If yours does not, write direct to DOLCIN LIMITED Toronto 30 Ontario BC FlEl5CH��1//�N(ANN„S DRYYSTA 111S1 eft FAO I VMS . t,w 0 FLEE CAKE Recipe Measure into bowl, X cup lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; stir until sugar is diseolvetf. Sprinkle with 1 envelope Pleischmann's Royal Fast Rising Dry Yeast, Let stand 10 minutes, THEN stir well. Scald X, cup milk and stir in 3 5 cup granulated suggtu•, 54 teaspoon salt, 8 tablespoons shortening; cool be lukewarm. Beat in 1 cup once -sifted bread flotu. Add yeast: mixture and 1 beaten egg; beat well. Work in 234 cus Knead lliightly: place in grebread e ed bowl and brush Lop with melted butter or shortening. Cover and set in warm place, free from draught. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough and divide into 2 equal portions; forst .in10 smooth balls. Roll each piece into an oblong and fit, into greased pans about 7” x11', Grease tope cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Pierce tope with fork and brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter or shortening, Combine ?Q cup brown sugar .(lightly pressed down) 34 cup flour, 33 cop line dry cakke or bread crumbs and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; rub in 4 tablespoons butter or short- ening. Sprinkle crumble on top of cakes, Lot rise about hour. Bake in hot oven, 40, about 20 minutes, Serve hot, with batter. New Fast -Acting Dry Yeosl Bleeds 110 Rettfrlget•ailont Stays fresh and full-strength on your ,pantry shelf for we eltsl Hers's all you do: In a small amount (usually specified) of lukewarm water, dia. solve thoroughly 1 teaspoon sugar for each envelope of yeast, Sprinkle with dry yeast. Let stand 10 tautness; THEN stitwollt (The water used with the yeast counts as pait of the total liquid called for in your recipe.) cipe.)