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Show THE LIFE OF THE PftRTY BY ELIZABETH JORDAN: rrsCELLANEOUS JBATtSy OP. ApphWn HEEDS WATER SYNOPSIS UM ImiUmI Wa funwar mi W. at a Ur PT F ra! fa Sul Tea Towels 1 q My en 0 Ciipcr , TfM . friend of bli father, in Mew and finds him proudly aueeceafulYork, but atramely preoccupied. He telle Hale of Oee th while inune, invitee him for the rummer to Halcyon Camp, hie home on Long bland, and him tin will be useful" ae hie promleee secretary fjnwe. Hal la Joined at lunch by Fred " "Popular college mate, w" with ,wh0 .of unpleasant mystery. He to. train by Mrs. Wilbur Mash, whom ha questions about the menage, and experiences a disturbing Rex 'gaanaxs: "i, rtiuiO.,!. Brighten Kitchen premonition. H The is premonition barely eased by the comfortable hospitality of Hosanna, Xneeland's elderly sister, and Ruth Forbes, middle-agesophisticate. In us room. Hale finds a oiled paper, printed, "This plasa Hale meets the rut of the C?1' "nfKrtsiw friend nervoua young un of Casper, ami buutlful but Joan Kneeland, niece of the house.moody Atas- worth. roPf, in at Ms room, questions Mm about his reactions and tells him of Bcrtfs tinprlrra love for his heiress that Mrs. Forbu ia down and cut. The other's lwrvea!lSCT.h eS Houmia furthrelymeetlng a shabby k-woods. The maid tells of the poisoning of a eat and dog. d s. 'r1 .4 an . Patten 11N to this (t your tea towels inftinn of simple embroidery applique, or embroidery pattern 1708 contains a let pattern of six motifs 6 inches; illustrations of as; materials required, this i 15 cents in coins for Nee-ift ji to The Sewing Circle, Dept., 82 Eighth Avenue, York, N. Y. ise write your d name, pattern number plainly. Me ad-an- CHAPTER n Continued Under the stare of Craig, Joan flushed and then spoke quickly, as U reaching for a verbal life-lin- "I've promised thanks, kind "You gave sin," us a Both men aat up. Both were wobbly. but both were atill pinning Craig became professional. Any brandy in the Hale la looking a bit blue. Mias Hosanna produced a small flask. It was her excellent habit to carry this to the beach in case of chills, she explained. Her friend aupplied conpatulationi and tributes. Craig handed the flask to Hale, and ordered him to take a tiff drink. He also took one himself. ,. "Lie flat on the land," he ordered, "and let the sun beat on you. Oh, yea. I'll be mighty glad to lie down 1 bath-house- again, too. That wasnt a fair one-pie- X-ra- prop- he amplified. Hale laughed that off. The two lay down in perfect communion of spirit, while Mrs. Spencer Forbes prattled on, and Miss Hosanna' offered mm brandy. Asinine of me to set that pace, Craig muttered. He seemed ready concerned. Hale found himself rather liking the man. It had been a fine race. Mrs. Wilbur Hash strolled up, looking flamboyant In a scarlet bathing suit and eap. The Nash cub, la the background, revealed his meager frame in a garment of somber black. Joan appeared from the water and the swimmers. Ainsworth and Herbert added themselves to the little group, which began to take oo the character of an assemblage. Craig ordered Hale to lie atm a bit longer. He himself also sprawled contentedly on the sand, making no effort to contribute to the brisk conosition, Mr. Hale a race with you, she said. "Why not have It now? From here to the be referee. shore, All right Craig spoke without much interest but be took in the young man with one of Ms y glances, as Hale mentally classed them. Both men rose and stood ready for the start 'Dive when I say go, Joan directed. "Swim any way you ufcs so that you reach the shore." Sud- - versation of the spectators. m C. Houston Goudlss Counsels Wise Eating During the Holiday Season WMUSwrtre drawled. thrill." nPHE a over-emphas- is it "Thats a large order." jat does the investment of in South America to--i Europe? hich of our state has the tt seacoast? The smallest? hat three American plants e ladder of life is full of rs, but they always prick hy, le will be reduced to a minimum. more specifically, she should to it that she formulates sound eating program. Far too many people, at this season of the year, suffer foe ill effects of lowered resistance brought about by unwise eating and by overeating. Overeating of a poorly ehosen diet is Inadvisable at any time because it tends to overburden the digestive system. But it is particularly undesirable during the winter season when almost everyone tends to stay too long indoors, frequently in overheated rooms, to take toe little outdoor ex- utters no sound according to Tennyson, strength of Galahad as ten? Li dw many of the bills intro-R- n the Seventy-fift- h congress laws? i)lsme the nearest and far-Jane- ts from the sun? iw large do gorillas grow? here is the house made of V The Answer It totals In Europe, 2,372 South America nillions. i. reatest, Florida; M, smpshire. I smallest, con-17,1- 04 t. 11 f, . X u 14 ;l i feed him unaccustomed foods, that it will be a struggle to get him to bed, and even then he may not sleep soundly. And it is generally recognized that disturbed sleep, plus unwise eating, may have most unfortunate cheer. I Questions Answered Mrs, 8. M. B. Your letter was the first of n large number 1 re- -, ceived on the subject and I am therefore answering you, though my reply ia also directed to all the others who have Inquired concerning a recent announcement that cereals might be harmful to 1 the teeth. 1 have seen reports on this subject by two investigators and X know that other investigators are now endeavoring to check their work. As soon as there ia further progress to report, X shall be glad to comment. In the meantime, I would not hesitate to follow foe advice of leading nutritionists and give your children cereals, at least half ot which may well be served in the whole grain form. C. Houston WNU Ooudlis lMS-- . ACTS FAST The Ideal Holiday Diet Holiday or no holiday, both chil- dren and adults should have at ercise. least two fruits daily, one of which Regularity in eating a carefully should be a citrus fruit or tomabalanced diet, containing suffi- toes, to help provide adequate cient bulky foods to help promote vitamin C; there should be two regular health habits, is iff foe ut- vegetables besides potatoes, one most importance if resistance is of wMch should be of foe green, to be maintained at a high peak leafy variety; an egg daily, or at least three or four weekly; a during the holiday season. quart of milk for every child, and a pint for each adult. Efficient Keeping Body Machinery If your meals are built on this One should always remember that foe body ia a machine work- foundation, there will be less room ing as regularly and as accurately for foe rieh heavy foods .which aa a clock. Any good mechanic should only bo taken In modera-loand after you have helped to knows that a fine mechanism requires the same type of care day satisfy the appetite with the teetive foods. By making a point in and day out Homemakers, too, should remember that foe of eating generously of fruits and body does not function differently vegetables, and by including a just because we celebrate a holi- crisp raw salad in foe daily diet, customs. Thus, you will be much more apt to conday with to keep every member of foe fam- sume sufficient bulk or cellulose ily well and rested, try not to al- to help maintain regular health TO BRING REUEF FROM GOLOS TVs Simple Way Eases Pais with Aouzag Speed age-ol- d American plants that nd eat insects are the sun-h- e pitcher plant and the Yen neednt waste time teaching Jean." ly trap. hen we are sliding down." denly her voice was full of vitality Til back Hale to beat you in the Kneeland had raid. He hadn't said e giraffe. what work it would be. Hale had and the exuberance of youth. "One, rams match within two weeks, cause his heart was pure two, three. Go! Ainsworth told Craig. Hale shook no chance to ray more now. Miss ring the Seventy-fift- h Hale and Craig went Into the sea a languid head and advised Ains- Hosanna suddenly appeared with bills and resolutions on the last word. A second later they worth not to waste hia money. Then hospitable words and gestures. She rest Insisted that it was time for him Produced in both houses, were shooting through the water he forgot Ainsworth and all the beside to go into the house and have a nap e, 1,759 were enacted into side by side. Hale had not expected of them. Joan had rat down before luncheon. He must admit an easy victory. Now he was dis- him. Ms recent exhaustion and take care she reury Is the nearest, being concerted to see Craig's dark head at ashamed myself, Im E miles of himself. Hale got up willingly, 1 forgot completely away from the already a trifle In advance at his confessed. luto is the farthest "It wai great fun. Did me no staged an impressive parting with away, own. No reserve in the doctors hia companion, and left for the bath1,700,000,000 miles away kit, so far. He was of good. end putting plainly e sun. house. Mrs. Nash's conversation had hia in his best efforts from the take-ofHale rat up, and studied a trifle heady. nk Buck says: "Males av-u- t and been the efcounting on the shortness of swimming head With a strong 5 feet 8 inches, race to hold them to the finish. fort of win he grinned at the con- -, though CHAPTER ID ip 6 feet. The spread of Hale quickened his stroke, came cerned look in her vivid eyes. is sometimes exceeds his held of and abreaat Craig, "Hell brighten our lives a little At the house Miss Hot anna argantua, the gorilla now place there. To his deep disgust he Mrs. Spencer Forbes prelonger, soothed Mm with hot oyster stow Possession, weighs 460 could not paia his rivaL Craig wai dicted. I assume realwerent you and is still growing; he He had having a good time. He had ly trying to kill Mm off, Joan. One and womanly sympathy. ich 600. He measures 70 plainly even cent Rex a flashing smile a with a less trusting nature than done a foolish thing, she told him. iround the cheat he passed him. The smile seemed a mine would certainly think you were She sat beside Mm before the fire and watched him the living-rooat Pigeon Cove, Mass., strange phenomenon on that dark, doing that. Has she anything to gain in i built by Ellia Stenman rather dour face. It lingered, too, by your death, my lad? she asked enjoy foe stew. Hale gulped down 30 the stew, kissed Miss Hosannas copies of newspapers, as gained a few inchei Hale. ha consist of 215 thick, of Craig againHale plump hand, which wriggled in surcould see it as he obstrucheadway. of an the removal "Only f paper and all of the fur- such attention, and went let Mi own teeth and called on all tion from her path," Rex admitted. prisetounder hie room. Rose had been made of rolled newspa-i- r. hia reserve strength. up deal. a there. It was In perfect order. But Stenman started build-hom- e Craig, apparently, was out to brat 1 expect to be there good Min Hosanna did not like such as he approached foe davenport bein 1922 and com-i- n him and to break all records from and told her Ruth aa The tween the window, to stretch him1924. float to shore. The sleek dark head jokes to disintegrate. Joan self out and take foe recommended began party gained a few inches more. That returned to the water with Herbert nap, something caught Mi eye. It would not da It would not do at Ainsworth and Mrs. was something white, tucked partly and Craig. on. Kneeland all with Joan looking Spencer Forbes watched them from under the davenport's Desperately Hale called on the fight- the shore. Ainsworth, Rex suspectpillow. ing heart that wins victory when ed, did not like water much more He drew it out. It was a square Pu0w IIUBgllll close was The shore la gone. hope the eat he- resembled. Mrs. white card. He looked at It frown-lnglthan UfNltekriltatNM feet hundred of a m au tm Uf tus now a matter Thia time there was no writSpencer Forbes believed in keeping away, of fifty, of twenty. The two her blue bathing suit dry tin the ing on 1 but it held its menage heads, hla and Craigs were ao a last possible moment. She strolled nevertheless. In the center of the line again. He saw Miss Hosanna with pen and ink, was along the waters edge with drawn u motion-lecard, and Mr. Spencer Forbes, looking remote. Ainsworth's an elaborate skull with croai-bone-i. on shore, watching them. That with every member of unpopularity offering than Infernal farad was atm on a line . . . the family was Increasingly notice- It was a more literate before. The the one of foe night Hia heart seemed to All hia chest able. Hale wondered why the devil card wu clean. The sketch was Hia were eyes the fellow continued to His lungs bursting. hang around. dona was, In fact, quite dashwere starting from Ms head. For Mira Hosanna, with surprisingly well ing. It could hardly have been an Instant he saw nothing. In the wMte plump legs in ample view, next Instant the firm sand of the was walking along the beaeh appar- made or left by the same hand that had written and conveyed the first He hla stagunder feet beach wai Investigating seaweed. Out on menage. Or could it? Hale didn't ently gered through a few 'yards of wa the float the Nash cub flocked by know. It Irritated him. It wasnt ter, feR rose again, fell one more, himself, practicing dives. Hla mothfunny. It wasn't disturbing. It was and finally east himself flat on the er Hale and aat down beside joined merely annoyingly childish nonand bresthless gasping. him. dry rand, sense. He wished whoever was back Simultaneously something flopped "Well. she asked alertly, "how of it would let up. He tore It in two, beside him, gasping alia Mira Holike It? dropped the pieces into foe waste-baike- t, .Neglect Them! rans and Mrs. Spencer Forbes hur- do you and simultaneously dropped "Its great and not too cold tor kldutyi ( do S ried toward the two prone figures, from sunny climes." the card from his mind. then tactfully stopped and hesi- one fresh Ha slept till he was awakened by 1 dont mean the water. I mean tated. Hale expelled a few mouthhla life at Halcyon Camp? Before he the luncheon gong. He brushed hla and turned at fuls water, feebly resow Iraa M ( rfT. head to meet Craigs eyes. Both could reply she added, "Every- hair, (hook the rand out of hla new down to tha young men grinned sheepishly. On a body! wondering how you will like tan shoes, and went To Mi relief no one dining-roocommon impulse each waved away it" Hale asked asked Mm how he felt They had Who's everybody? the hovering women who again tensome tact, then. He wai not to be lazily. tatively approached. He a No one L else aon and regarded Apologies, Hale, Craig brought "My found Miss Hoianna, Mrs. Spencer out the words with difficulty when counts," tha lady added. Joan alone at foe tiI forhe had caught Mi breath. "Im having a great time," Rex Forbes and Miss Hosanna raid,' was Look at me. Yesterday bia Craig. hVWIMBt wImbISIK. got that pneumonia of yours. It testified. S'Ljwtohdpihthliliwira won.1 I'm in hia laboratory a little room but fair a a contest, Today you was wasnt orphan. lonely I wioMi n'tPw. body bava hod aao guest at Halcyon Camp. There's which had been fitted up for him at "Nothing like It. Im sure you by Pvullr oppravob Ara d contrast tor you and you ask me the top of foe house. A tray had were here when I landed." been sent to him there. He often "It was a tie. If I ever raw one how I like ltl worked in hia laboratory from the to want I can know, "What really tie Imagine." you the prettiest hour till tea time. how "Is bathing Nash you Mrs. admitted, The irrepressible Mrs. Spencer with. (TO BE CONTINUED) Forbes had joined them at last like the people you're LJj iree i appetite will be poor, and when he does eat, he may not be able to eare properly for the food be takes. You may find, if you allow him to become overtired or well-balanc- n, ipers? f ;1j holiday diet, particularly where children are concerned, without' aying a word about Christmas confections and other goodies.'-Thesare a part of the holiday, tradition. No homemaker would, wish to deprive her family of such; pleasures, but it does devolve, upon her to simplify the other; meals in the day so that her chiL--! dren do not suffer when they eat a large holiday dinner. Similarly, she should make it her responsibility to either prepare the special Christmas treats from ingredients which she knows to be pure end wholesome, or to. purchase them from a reliable, source. If these goodies are then ' given to children at the end of meal, and not india--j crimlnately between meals, there) should not be the upset digestions that make Christmas a bugbear to some mothers instead of the I joyous occasion it should be. By following out these auggea- -' tions, you can help your family to enjoy the holidays without regret.'. You will feel fit and your good health will be the basis of good be Irritable. More than likely his A sudden memory shot Into Halos And mind. "There's work for you, see nintry rdest "? hat animal g. menu-plannin- A General Quiz quota-Th- I "I like very much the person I'm By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS with now." advent of the holiday season marks the beginning of "All right But you can't carry on with me as you do with Mrs. one of the most difficult periods of the entire year for the Spencer Forbes. I'm a respectable homemaker. widow with a son who has high To begin with, she is busied with the hundred and one standards for his mother's conduct" "Has a scandal started in 18 details of Christmas shopping, the planning of holiday enterhours? Hale was amused. tainments . . . and the preparation of extra food for parties. "If it had. It wouldnt be any- Secondly, the health and com- g thing new. The people In this lonely fort of every member of the I neck of the woods haven't much to routine o your the ordin interest them. Theyre talking their family depend to a consider-abl- e household. heada off about Halcyon Camp, degree upon how they Late breakfasts, heavy dinners, What are they raying?" eat and what foods she serves and suppers taken at odd hours Youre aiking me?" Mrs.. Nash best possible the weeks between do not constitute the smiled. Well, they're saying for during The unfortunate now and one thing that everyone in the house January first. on rich foods on hate everyone else. I suppose wa peeial occasions may easily remust except Hosanna. She's a good . &uard Against Lowered Resistance sult In digestive disturbance, unold soul, and of course she's fond Unfortunately, statistic! show less great care ia taken to avoid of her brother and her nephew and that the common cold and other dieletle and to indiscretions, niece. But as for the others Tvs similar ailments maintain always the ideal of a watched thesa people ever since greatly increase in balanced ration. number they came here the first of May. I'm directly in and out all the time. There's after the first of something queer about them. I don't the year. That ia Child's Diet Especially Important know yet what It lx, but I dont like also the period During the dark days of DecemThat man Ainsworth, for exwhen we find more ber, the childrens diet requires ample. He has some hold over them people suffering extra thought and care. Too close coma power. It sounds melodrafrom fatigue than confinement indoors and the lack matic, but It a true. They all hate at any other of sunshine may easily have an him like poison, yet they let him on. Both condi- adverse effect upon the temper stay on. Why? It worries me. Tm tions are frequent- and vitality of young children. afraid of him. Pm afraid for Joan. to Then, too, the excitement of anly traceable She's awfully changed from what faulty habits ticipating Christmas ia bound to he was last year. She was the gay- eating and faulty hygiene during add to their general fatigue. " est young thing! the holiday season. Children seldom complain of faShe turned toward him and laid The person who ia forewarned tigue, which makes it all the more her brown band on his arm. Her ia usually forearmed. Therefore, necessary for mothers to be on face was very serious. every homemaker who has the in--1 or to look for, foe Mr. Hale, I'm hoping you will be teresta of her family at heart I guard against, first intimation that it may exist. a sort of guardian angel to her. should plan, now, to arrange ac- A child who is tired is very apt to Hale laughed. tivities so that strain and fatigue Another imivorous? in you complete thia WHAT to EAT and WHY m LIOUS? lWll - y. Aina-wort- h, .. KfflsRaessssa tfasasa semi-invali- d. low foe holiday celebrations to up-- habits. Items of Interest to the Housewife AROUND ih. HOUSE EverOvercoat for Garden. green boughs make an excellent winter protection for gardens. They are light, do not mat and do not weight down plants such as madonna lilies and do not retain too much moisture. LVflmatkwr Mstaiaad Lis Art mmt a sms a haiMakai MWiiiKSHiit Sant Tiilalm- f- Mkf.nltok ttaksdMMfwalra Use Genuine BATER Aiwrai llie Moment Yew Coid Starts Add The simple way pictured above a little milk to the rinsing water. This will help prevent discolora- from discomfort and son throat When Washing White Silk tion. often brings amazingly fast relief accompanying colds. Tty it Then see pour doctor. He probably will tell you to continue with Bayer Aspirin because it net so fast to relieve discomforts of a cold. And to reduce fever. This simple way, backed bf scientific authority, has largely sup planted the use of strong medicines in easing cold symptoms. Perhaps the easiest, most effective way yet discovered. But make sure yon get genuine BAYER Seasonings Are Important. In stew it ia best to have a variety of seasonings, with no one too much Cleaning Porcelain Stove. Al- in evidence. Herbs, parsley, celery, grated carrots and onions can ways allow a porcelain-toppe- d stove to cool before washing it. If be used alone or in combination. washed while it ia warm the porAging Fireplace. If you have celain ia apt to crack. Use a mild soap, warm water and a soft doth. brick around your fireplace or Aspirin. With a little rubbing the stove will flagstone hearth try rubbing it with oil applied on a soft cloth. be easily cleaned Brick treated in such a manner 15roUTABLrrs will have a more seasoned apWorn Casters. Inspect Replace a ruu dozxn ZSs pearance. the casters on your furniture. They may be tearing holes in your Refreshing Salted Nuts Salted rugs because they are broken or nuts The True Question quickly lose their freshness. worn. When they are served they should Everywhere in life, the true be heated tor a few minutes in a question in not what we gain, but Cleaning Cooking Utensils. Use oven. what we do. Carlyle. a solution of washing soda to re- moderate move foods that have been burned Stored Linoleum. To prevent onto enamel cooking utensils. linoleum from cracking after it has been rolled and stored away, A Bedroom Chair. An inexpen- place it before the fire tor a few Do Ludena do gu$ for hours and let it get thoroughly sive but attractive easy-charelieve? than a girl's bedroom may be made warmed before unrolling it. from an ordinary folding garden The plain wooden or deck-chai- r. Dead Christmas Cards frame should be painted with en. The American public addresses and amel in any suitable shade, Yes, their added a0 so carelessly the canvas seat covered with or its Christmas cards 8,500,-00- 0 line factor help build than more that year replaced by a cover made from every of them cannot be delivered up your alkaline reserva chintz or cretonne to match foe and, therefore, are sent to the dead curtains or bedspread. 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