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The Seaforth News, 1952-02-14, Page 3Hfour,glass Silhouettes, Separate Petticoats, F ut er Skirts, Featured M Fashion Shows A series of fashion sltosys illns- tratittg the wider range of attrac- five fashions in prices ret ging from $10 to $200, illustrxtcs how wide a selection of clothes tray be ,had in that narrower group between $25 and $70, Though classed as "moderate -priced" they still reflect top-flight trends and rate among the best-selling numbers from some 50 manufacturers all over the coun- try. The series began .with daytime clothes in misses' and women's sizes, followed by shows covering junior fashions, special categories which include fashions for large women, tall girls, and half - pint sizes and a final show devoted to evening and bridal fashions, Small Waistlines Noted Daytime fashions showed a pre- ponderance of full skirts and small. waistline effects. Lines for daytime were definite particularly where the 'r'sses followed the slim or Where dresses are shown, they are invariably, its this groe p, ac- companied by short, tightly -fitted spencers, as in a silk Shantung taf- feta which has its matching wool spencer lined with the silk match- ing the dress. The dress is sleeve- less with a halter neckline and fall in the $50 bracket, In the daytime cgrbcs, aunty small cheeitcd wools and silks are featured, most often in black and white, Cottons of long lasting gnah ity, such as broadcloths and pima Egyptian weaves, appear frequent- ly, Prints in wallpaper designs in cotton,. ' t dotted silk smiths, and in small, neat motifs on crepes and silks revive interest In the print to b worn beneath a coat. A navy printed silk Shantung taffeta following the popular hour- glass lines is dressed up with a large white organdy bow. Sheers because they are - cool and practical have WOO. much applause; a navy sheer dress with pin -tacked top; another navy sheer with polka-dot faille jacket; also some' lovely crisp dott- ed Swiss -dresses, Emphasis on Extremes In the junior fashions, *Melt -are well balanced both for a sire and an age, with special categories where size' and height are considered, emphasis is on the two extremes— the Crinoline and the 'sheath. There are small collars, small ' to tiny but- ' princess silhouette. An occasional hourglass outline emerged with low pleats emphasizing the smooth, rounded hipline. Slim skirts clung to the back kick -pleat, but the full skirts, just as in the season's higher - priced clothes, encouraged separate peticoats to stress the appearance of the small waist writes Barbara E. Scott Fisher, Fashion Editor of The Christian Science Monitor. Silk or wool are the favorite fabrics for the basic walking dress which promises to find acceptance with the suit this season. This type of dress often buttons down the front to the hem. Back-closinL dresses look new. White pique pipings or collars, worn with the more tailored dresses, give the inevitable spring- like touch. Large white organdy bows make thheir bow, sometimes accompanied by crisp puffs emerg- ing from below the elbow of a 34 sleeve. Silk Suit Popular In both misses' and women's sizes the silk suit appears. Its im- portance is strengthened by the wide variety of fabrics which give it distinction. The.e are full-bodied failles, the heavier ottomans, rich polt de soir, and those practical little Shantungs and taffetas in a vide range of colors from charcoal • to cherr,. tons, and short -length jackets • for the women who are an inch shorter in the waist than normal. "Pop" jackets—to the waist or just below, made of soft fleeces in light pretty colors, top off engaging ensembles, Built-up waistlines or bright cummberbunds accent the small waist. Quilted dresses of calico in fine French provincial prints are sunny and their skirts ready to whirl. A violet cotton broadcloth dress with a trapunto embroidered skirt also gives the effect of quilting and sells for about $18. There are pretty delicate com- binations of pale beige and white, so smart this spring. Not many women's fashions are shown and those that are, fall in the $30 to $100 range. These are no longer outslzes but range from 18 to 50. Dark cool clothes are generally featured in this group and evidence the fact that the ma- ture figure may be fitted in half - sizes as well as regular and large. A gray silk herringbone surah dress and jacket costume looks practical as docs a blue and white woven dot silk Shantung suit at $90. For the woman five feet, five inches or under, jackets are short, fitted, an dusually hemmed, with a small peplum flare both in silk and wool. Shoulderli nes are kept natural, sleeves moderately big, collars small. The pleated skirt ,and the flared -and -gored star alike. They were entertaining irietids in their new prefabricated home. :suddenly one of the guests sat up an listened. ; . "Surely you're not- troubled by nice already?" she said. "That's not mice," explained the householder. "That's the people next cloor eating celery." She Preferred To Stay In Jail - Few prisons in the world have a worse reputation titan the French Bastille. Legend tells of a hundred terrible crines committed between its walls, and the date of its overthrow by Revolutionaries in 1789 is still cele- brated in France as a public holi- day. . But there is much fiction in the evil reputation, There was a fight. and even gay, side to life in the Bastille. Few common criminals were sent there, and ht the years before the Revolution it was more like a club than a prison, Its instates lived as they pleased, ste and drank well, gave parties in elaborately furnished rooms, visit - td each other, and enjoyed practic- sily all tete social pleasures. They could, in fact, do every thing except leave, Judge for yourself by a tetter written to the governor from a prisoner: "Monsieur," be complained, "the shirts brought to .Inc are not those 1 asked for, I wrote for fine 'ones with embroidered cuffs, in place of which those sent arc coarse, of a viery bad linen, and With cuffs far more suitable for a turnkey." The authorities not only provid- ed clothes, but supplied guests with the best of food and wine. Prisoners were allowed to keep pets and were encouraged to have sante private hobby. Four gentlemen inmates asked for, and received, a billiard table. For many years before the Revo lotion it .was possible to send a person to the Bastille tinder a "let- tre de cachet," a blank order of ar- rest signed by the icing or one of his ministers All that was needed was a little influence with someone in authority or enough.ntoney to buy a blank "lettre de cachet" from a minister who was not above bribery. A prisoner under one of these orders could be held as long as hiss persecutorwished. These '9ettres" were, for the Most part, used by fathers to rid themselves of unmanageable sons, by husbands and -wives on each other, attd by {politicians on danger- ous rivals. There was no trial, no appeal, and no questions asked, Thus it happened that many French figures in the social world and in the worlds of thought .and art were to be met in the Bastille at some time. No wonder some of the prisoners were reluctant to leave. "At the bottom of my heart," wrote one woman in her tttentoirs, "I was far from desiring my liberty," Queer Accidents Aeeidcnts will happen, and you never know the turas they'll take, The National safety cotutcil- has released its annual roundup of ac- cidents and it stakes slipping on a banana peel look eottunottplace. For instance. 'ver. and Mrs, James Gibson. of 1'utt Wayne, got into a sprightly chat over Mr. (iibsou's driving habits. That was all right, except that the discussion took place while they Were riding along a highway near Fort Wayne. 'firing of the talk, Mrs. Gibson pulled the keys front the ignition switch and tossed theta out of the window, Gibson jammed on the ltrelees, Two cars following piled up in a three -Ear emission, - • Gibson was charged with ('eek - less driving. The driver of the sec- ond car was accused of operating a car without a license, Itis com- panion, owner of the car, was charged with permitting an unli- censed driver to operate the car. The driver of the third car was charged with improper car regi- stration. Nn charge was plac,,d against Mrs, Gibson. * * * Sterling "fait beat out Harold Murphy in a hot ram for town clerk of Gouverneaur, New York. After Tait's election triumph, Itis car happened to strike Murphy's ' dog. Tait stopped to investigate. The animal bit him, Murphy rushed Tait to a hospital. -.But on the trip he had to jam his brakes. Tait's stead bashed in the windshield. An hour later Murphy's dog died. The men shook hands and agreed you couldn't blame a Republican for any of it. Meanwhile in- New York City 2. year-pld Tommy Paiva tumbled out of the window- of his parents' apartment. The window was 15 stories (120 feet) tip. The boy land- ed in some shrubbery -and escaped with a broken thigh and assorted cuts and bruises. * * * Steeplejack James Swootan, who wouldnever fall out of a high win- dow, tumbled off a bar stool in Richmond, Ind. He had to go to a hospital for, treatment of his in- juries. - In Cincinnati, two trains travel- , ling in opposite directions Struck Clayton Buch's car. He 'vas left standing on the tracks, steering wheel in hand, suffering only from cuts, bruises and a king-sized dazed feeling. Don't get the idea that the only surefire way to avoid being hurt in an accident is to be somewhere else. Even that didn't help Mrs, Catherine Meehan of Boston. A car struck a pedestrian in the street below her second -story apartment. The pedestrian's shoe sailed through her window and hit her on the (read, inflicting scalp wounds. . BE SCIENTIFIC The young mother had been read- ing the latest books on baby care. Visitors were not permitted to see the baby at all until he was three months old, and then they had to - wear gauze face -masks. When several older women tried to suggest that the mother was carrying things a little too far, site cried: "Some mothers are so care- less of their children's health that it is positively criminal." After a pause she added: "He scents to be cutting a tooth, but_1 don't !:now bow to find out about it." "Why,' said one of the older; women, "just put your finger in his mouth and—" Noticing the youttg mother's hor- rified expression, she added gently "Of course, you boil the tinier first." TABLE TALKS tlnc of the America's best-known cookery experts is Betty' Crocker, and today I am happy to pass along to you her latest creation which she calls Velvet -Crumb cake. It is easy to put together and can be whipped up in a hurry. You'll find it excellent for serving to guests who drop in'or afternoon tea or to youngsters looking for an after- school snack. The main ingredient is biscuit mix. Velvet -Crumb is similar to the traditional butter cake—moist tender and rich; and the beating time is only 90 seconds and there is no sifting or creaming. The cake can be served while it is still warm. Once you try it, I'm sure you'll want to serve it' often. VELVET CRUMB CAKE Preheat oven to 350° (moderate). Grease generously and dust with biscuit mix .one square pan, 8 x 8 x 2 -in., (for double recipe use 13 x 9 x 2 -in. pan). Mix thoroughly 11/2 'cups biscuit mix 4 cup sugar Then add 3 tsp. soft highgrade shortening (all or part butter adds flavor) 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla Stir together until ingredients are blended, Then beat vigorously for 1 minute. Stir in gradually 1/2 cup milk. beat for % minute. Pour into prepared pan. Bake about 30 minutes in moderate oven (350°). Cover with broiled topping while warns, Serve warm. BROILED TOPPING Mix 3 tbsp. butter or other shortening, melted or softened, 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed in. cup) 2 tbsp. cream or top milk %. cup wheat flakes or coconut, if desired risi cup chopped nuts Place about 3 inches under broil- er flow heat) until mixture hobbles and browns (3 to 5 minutes). Do not burn! Next recipe conte from "way down ° South"—a delicious ginger- bread served with lemon sauce, VELVET GINGERBREAD 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup each, bunter, molasses and boiling water 2 teaspoons rods 1 epg 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons ginger Cretan butter and sugar together and add molasses and egg. Dis- solve soda in boiling water and add to butter -sugar mixture. Com- bine ginger with (lour — sift and add to mixture. Pour in shallow pan that has been greased and dusted with Noor, stake at 350° for 3n utiuutes-- or until done. T EMON SAUCE 1 cup sugar 21/2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups boiling water 3 tablespoons butter Juice and grated rind of 1 small lemon r/s teaspoon salt Nutmeg Mix sugar and cornstarch; add water gradually, stirring constantly; boil 5 minutes. Remove from fire and add batter, lemon juice and rind and salt. Sprinkle nutmeg over top. * * * If I'm any judge, there'll be calls for "seconds"—and "thirds"—when you serve these, BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES 2 cups light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 eggs 1A cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 34 cup nut meats Pinch salt Combine sugar and butter and cook slowly until well mixed, stir- ring constantly. Break in the eggs and beatuntil well mixed, Mix in the flour, baking powder and salt sifted together; add nuts and vanil- la. Spread in well-oiled baking pan. Bake 30 minutes at 350°F. Cut in squares while warm. Raisins may be added to this recipe if desired, * * * FUDGE PUDDING Part 1: f cup sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 13cups hot water Mix ingredients together in eke& low baling dish, :Part 21 2 cup flour 3 tablespoons cocoa 2 teaspoon baking powder 34 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons melted shortening cup milk (more may be re. quired) Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; add milk and shortening. Pour over mixture that is in baking dish. Bake at $50° F. until done. Serve warm. Makes 6 generous servings. * * * Now, let's reverse the usual order of a meal, and finish off with some thing mare substantial. EGGS FARCI 4 or 5 chicken livers 3/4 cup butter 6 hard -cooked eggs 1 tablespoon grated onion Salt and pepper to taste Few drops tobasco sauce 34 cup grated sharp cheese 1 cup tomato sauce 4 to 6 slices toast Fry chicken livers in melted but- ter until tender. Cut hard -cooked eggs in half and rub yolks through sieve. Add grated onion, salt, pep- per and Tobasco sauce, Choplivere and add to yolk mixture with 5 cup of the cheese and enough of the tomato sauce to moisten. Pile into egg halves and sprinkle with re- maining cheese. Bake in moderate oven (375°F.) until cheese softens. Heat remaining tomato sauce. Serve eggs on toast with tomato - sanee. This recipe makes 4 to 6 servings. * • * * BEEFSTEAK ROLLS 3 tablespoons minced onion 3 tablespoons minced celery 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup soft bread cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper t/s teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 pound round steak, cut -inch thick 4 strips bacon 3 tablespoons shortening 1% cups beef bouillon 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Saute onion and celery in butter. Add to bread cubes, salt,pepper, thyme and parsley. Cut steak into 4 pieces and pound to tenderize. Put % cup of dressing on each piece, roll up and wrap with a bacon strip, fastening with string or skewers. Brown in melted shortening, add bouillon and Wor- cestershire sauce. Cover and sim- mer 1 hour or until tender. Thick- en broth and serve over meat. Makes 4 servings. MILDER, RAIN THIS AFTERNOON Diesel Speedster— Fred Agabashian "gets the feel" of the new Cummins diesel special. A veteran of five previous 500 -mile races, Fred is slated to drive the diesel -powered car which is only 29 inches high at the cowl, in the 1952 Indianapolis classic—May 30th Practical New Fashions Easy to slip into and easy to iron, this neat -dress fastens with a single waist button, Tite pat- tern is domino In deep V stripes. or Today's Housewife Versatile Dresses for the Busy Homemaker at a Moderate Price BY EDNA 111ILES L(YI'IIES Mal are designed especially for the housewife aren't easy Io come by. Ideally, fashions for housework should combine good looks with practicality, washability and a moderate price. They should also be versatile, That is, they should be pretty enough to put in an appearance at the front door, to go to market. to go out for a walk looking neat. They should. in addition, be easy to put on and take ori'. The housewife's time has many demands on ii and fussy clothes that are complicated to don aren't for her. With the requirements of a busy housewife well in mind, one house has come up with new designs meant especially for her. One, in a turquoise embroidery -designed woven chambray, has a zippered front, tailored collar tld- full, flared skirt. I3e11 ties in a neat front bow and there are large pockets set in at each side of the skirt, Another of them' Nati-Bee designs is in a domino pattern, with stripes worked in deer V's. A single waist button, the only fastening, makes it possible to don this dress in a mat- ter of seconds. And, even after -many launderings, the set-in waistband can't stretch. It's done in a clear title woven chambray. This woven obasnbraY with alp- pared front is designed espeelnl- ly for the housewife. !Deep pockets aro set in at each side.