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Show I j .PULP Simplicity, Harmony Outstanding On Tables Set With Taste, Care By Ertta Haley Contemporary Design law1 , tv f-- ' f"- -' .:.'-- I,, ruir'iiiiiii iiiriinr VOU PROUD of the disher ARE cloths and napkins whic! you use (or setting the table? Or are they Just a jumble of all sort of dishes which you've had in the past? If you really want to add beauty and graclousness to your home, one of the best ways in which to do it is to set your table for mealtimes with attractive and beautiful dishes and their proper accompaniments Just in case you're worried as to how the new table settings can come out of the budget, it's Im-portant to point out that the project need not Involve a lot of expense. Quality dishes are within every-one's reach, and as for tablecloths or dollies and napkins, these might possibly be made at home with little or no outlay of actual money. It's important to have certain colors and patterns In mind before starting- - this project. Decide what yu like and be certain what you have chosen is In harmony with the furalsMngs in the home. Homes done in simple modern, early American, and some colonial types eal for simple table settings. For the more elaborate period types of homes, you'll want to choose This lovely design In content porary American pottery has simplicity in every line. It Is a fine example of the new trend In American dlnnerware, light In weight, yet strong and durable. It cornea In subtle, pastels that are a favorite for casual, Informal liv-ing and for that pleasant, relax ing supper after the rush ef the day. fin Makt tablt ttttingt table settings that are in harmony with the style of the period. If you're in doubt about what to choose, remember that a simple type in subdued colors will blend with almost any decorative scheme. Select Table Background Ta Harmonize with Dinnerwara If you have chosen a subdued yellow set of dishes, your best choices for tablecloths will Include soft green, several shades of blue, brawn and of course, white, either plain er touched with any of the already-mentione- d colors. It your dlnnerware is a soft green, the best choices are rose, maroon, Worn tablecloths can frequently be cut down to rectangular shapes to make dollies. Perhaps the old napkins will even serve with the "new doilies." Cotton bags, sheets, pillow cases and cotton remnants can frequently be converted into doilies. Dye them if it makes them more attractive, apply a fight starch and press carefully. For simple table settings, use a fine, hand-hemme- d edge, a narrow edging of good lace, a bias trim-ming or a fringe. Study Dlnnerware Style Before Choosing American dlnnerware is now more plentiful than at any time since pre-wa- r days and you'll find many attractive new lines stressing a spirit of individuality. Intensive research, increased output and lower costs have combined to put quality wares within the reach of every family. There are certain differences in ware with which you should be fa-miliar before buying. All of the following types are made by Amer-ican potteries: vitrified china, semi-vitreo-ware, often called fine earthenware, and pottery. Basically, the ingredients and methods of making are much the same for all three, but variations in processing and firing give different characteristics to each, China, for example, la the most delicate of dlnnerware. It la trans-lucent, meaning that when you hold a plate to light, you can see the out-line of your fingers through it It many seem fragile, but is actually strong and durable. China ii vitri-fied, which means that the ware has been made entirely non-poro- and Because of its delicate beauty, china dinnerware has long been identified with the formal or siml-form- al occasion, but it may be used in almost any sort of table setting, especially if the simpler patterns are used. Semi-Vitreo- Ware Is nt In style and beauty of pattern, semi-vitreo- ware has the same qualities as china. In processing and texture it is different Semi-vitreo-ware is molded somewhat thicker than china and is usually fired at lower temperatures. It is not vitri-fied and is not translucent. How-ever, it's an especially sturdy ware, capable of withstanding much wear and long use. The deep glaze com-pletely seals the surface and makes the ware Colorful nd bsrmoniotu. pale lavender, yellow and brown for the background. For those of you who like floral types, select those colors for back-ground which match or complement the main colors in the dinnerware. Silverware and glassware, too, should be in keeping with the dinner-war- e as well as the background tablecloths or doilies. Here are Sources For Tablecloths It's easy, of course, provided you have the money to buy tablecloths and doilies for table settings, but it's fun to see what you can do at home. Usually, semi-vitreo- ware is less expensive than china. It is made in patterns which are entirely suit-able for formal settings and many more which are right at home in less formal surroundings. Much of the gay, colorful new dinnerware, which strikes a note of informality is known in general usuage as "American pottery." Basically, it's a semi-vitreo- ware and is no kin to the imported rough native ware commonly known as pottery. Such native ware Is rough in texture, made from coarse clays, fired at low temperatures and thin-ly glazed. Many of the most popular patterns for casual, Informal occasions are in American pottery. The ware is deeply glazed, chip-resista- nt and sturdy. Only because of its slmpli- - city, gay patterns and informal patterns is it called "pottery." Because of its economy, American pottery fits well within the family budget. For this same reason, many families have the pottery for lunch-eon and breakfast service in addi-tion to their dinnerware service of china or semi-vitreo- ware. Whatever you have, take some precautions against misuse. Cups should be bung whenever possible, and plates may be stacked or placed on racks. China and semi-vitreo-ware plates should be stacked with pieces of felt between them. lo o d o o o g a o a s s cjnTV f megS'BMiP-- ' ;Orj Bread Stuffing Makes Fish Sayory (Sit Rtcipts Below) Lenten Favorites IT YOU HAVE only a slight ac-quaintance with how savory meat-less foods can be, then Lent Is the time to let your ingenuity go to work. You may discover, as have many homemakers through the years, that small acquaintance can lead to enduring friendships. Fish may readily become a year-roun- d favorite Just because you discovered a if special way to E"arg?ta. jprepare it during fvcyl OgSjjjLent. Although the JvSttfS ready like and eggs for yJjbreakfast, you IlilsS'v-jjjjma- discover that creamed, deviled or hard cooked eggs combined with other foods make delightful luncheon or supper dishes. Both fish and eggs are nutritious foods. Fish and egg yolk contain protein, that important body build-ing and repair substance which everyone needs daily. In both vitamins and minerals, both of these foods rate as excellent sources. Egg yolks are rich in iron, builder of red blood cells; they also supply calcium needed for bones and teeth. You'll also appreciate the fact that eggs are a good source of phosphorous, riboflavin and vita-mins A and D. Fish are very active, and since the B vitamins (thiamine, niacin and riboflavin) are necessary for energy production, their flesh is rich in these. AH fish are rich sources of phosphorous and ocean fish and sea foods are excellent sources of iodine, the element necessary to the prevention ei goiter. a a COMPARED TO MEAT, fish has little fat and, therefore. It requires little cooking time. A short cooking time for fish is also essential so that you will lose few of the import-ant B vitamins which are so readily destroyed by heat. Long slow cooking time breaks down the muscle fibers of fish which leaves it r ry ,nd unappe-plSI15211- 1- Cook it as gCljdirected in these Klpsss recipes and serve psjij lpas soon as it is f cjlS" lFJ0V'n n( you'll CTL JlP-hav- e fish so de-ai- T no one can resist it. LYNN CIIAM BEES' MENU Chilled Tomato Juice Stuffed Fish Buttered Squash Asparagus Salad Hot Rolls Beverage Citrus Chiffon Pie 'Recipe Given U cup butter er substitute, melted !4 teaspoon salt H teaspeen pepper teaspoon poultry seasoning haddock fillets Mix crumbs, mushrooms, butter, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Ad egg and mix well. Spread fillets with mixture. Roll and fasten with toothpicks. Broil, turning once, un-til fish is golden brown. Serve im-mediately. Shrimps, Louisiana Style (Serves 6) 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon minced onion 1 pint shrimp, peeled 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons minced parsley 4 tablespoons tomato catsup Melt butter, add onion anc shrimp; brown. Stir in flour and add seasonings. Gradually add milk and cook about 10 minutes. Add parsley and tomato catsup; cover and let steam until sauce is thickened. Serve over hot boiled rice. Eacalloped Corn and Oysters (Serves I 6) 1 Na. t can corn, kernel style 1 pint eysters S tablespoons butter X tablespoons fleur 1 teaspoon salt Few grains ef pepper 1 cups milk cup oyster liquor 1 cup buttered crumbs Heat corn. Drain oysters and add enough water to liquor to make k cup. Make white sauce of butter, flour, salt, pepper, milk and oyster liquor. Arrange layers of corn, oysters and white sauce in a but-tered baking dish. Top with crumbs. Bake in a moder-ately hot (400 f.) oven for IS to 20 minutes. Flemish Fillets Stuffed Fish (Serves 6 8) Select a fish weighing 3 to 4 pounds. Clean. Rub salt inside and out Stuff with bread stuffing made by mixing 1V4 cups bread cubes with teaspoon salt V4 teaspoon pepper, V teaspoon thyme or marjoram and Vi onion, minced. Slowly add 3 tablespoons melted butter. Close the cavity of the fish with toothpicks or skewers and draw edges together by lacing with string. Brush with melted fat and place in baking pan. Bake for IS minutes in a very hot (450 f.) oven. Then re-duce heat to 400 f. and bake for 45 minutes longer. Garnish fish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve with a sauce made of 1 cup white sauce to which has been added 2 hard-cooke- d eggs, chopped, or 2 tablespoons capers er 'a cup mushrooms, chopped. Stuffed Fish Fillets (Serves 4) 2 cups soft bread crumbs 4 cup chopped, cooked or ear-ned mushrooms (serves 6) 2 pounds haddock fillets M pound bacon H cup chopped onloa 3 tablespoons chopped parsley tt teaspoon salt K teaspoon pepper 1 cup tomato paste or drained, canned tomatoes Partially cook bacon In skillet Pour bacon fat into bottom of shal-low pan. Add half of onion and par-sley. Place fillets in this and add remainder of onion and parsley. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place slice of bacon on each fillet. Bake in a moderately hot (375 f.) oven for 45 minutes. Re-move fish to hot platter and add tomato to pan mixture. Heat adding a few tablespoons of water if neces-sary. Pour sauce around fish on platter. Serve with squash or sweet potatoes. e e Ever scrambled eggs with crab-meat-? They're wonderful this way. Saute crabmeat in butter in skillet then pour in the egg-mil- k mixture. Stir gently until eggs are cooked. LYNN SAYS: Here's How to Serve Eggs Attractively Minced parsley or watercress may be added to mashed yolks for stuffed eggs. A bit of tart salsd dressing contributes tangy flavor. Minced green onion, minced green pepper and pimiento are good to use with the mashed yolk for deviled eggs. Chopped hard-cooke- d eggs mixed with chopped black olives and mayonnaise make a delicious sand-wich mixture. t Serve three salads on one plate for luncheons: , one of shrimp or crabmeat another of well-season-cottage cheese, and a third of chop-ped vegetables. Don't tess away leftover green vegetables such as asparagus, peas or greca beans. Mix them with chop-ped celery, hard-cooke- d eggs aad mayonnaise. Serve in lettuce cupa. Sauteed bean sprouts, aliced mushrooms, celery and onlen may be added to eggs while you scram-ble them for a delicious Chinese dish. NEEDLEWORK PATTERNS Graceful Flowers to Appl': Sew a Layette for a N ew Bc 1 s Made of silk crepe, tht ;.. (AMBUnM be a lovely christeninrf ' T abtaln ret. complete titer tracing lor mbrw, lustration! and finishini Z the lovely Layette Set (Piti, send 20 cents in coin, n4 dresa and pattern Dumber, SEWING CIRCLE NEC 82 South Wells St. a Enclose 20 cents tot Colorful Bedspread npHIS handsome bedspread will transform your bedroom Into that "dream room" you've always wanted. The handsome morning glories are appliqued in pastel or bold colors on organdy, glazed chintz or a satin spread. a a a To obtain hot-Ir- transfer for applique, complete directions for making and finish-ing bedspread, stitch illustrations and color suggestions for Applique Bedspread (Pat-tern No. 6814) tend 20 cents in coin, your name, address and pattern number. Layette Is Fine Gift A DAINTY, yet very practical layette that makes an ideal gift for the babies of your friends, daughter or granddaughter. Use fine white nainsook for the petti-coat, sacque and dressing gown. lieW COIK IICK RELIEF WITH J mEWTHOLATUM L BUY U. S. 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" :l i KATHLEEN NORMS Look for Happiness "rX)R MARRIAGE has be- - come a farce," writes Elinor Price from Minneapolis. "But we don't want a divorce. We both love our home and our adopted daughter, Georgette, who is 8. I dread the scandal of a di-vorce and the shock to our child. Paul has none of the usual faults that lead to separation and I don't think I have. But we've reached a point of such boredom in our, 12 years of marriage that we some-times hardly can be civil to each other "This eight-roo- suburban home was his mother's. It has every con-veniencewasher, dryer, furnace, lovely garden. Paul works in a bank, belongs to a good club, is ad-mired and popular. Georgette is a little dream of beauty and good-ness. With help three times a week, I can keep my home as neat as wax. "We breakfast at 8. Paul leaves half the paper, touches his cheek to the back of my head, is gone. Georgette gets her milk nickle and lunchbox and goes. Then silence-silen- ce. I go to market and look at beaver coats in windows, eve-ning frocks i windows, pictures of successful mevie stars no old-er than I. Monotony Mevea la "That night Paul sits by his radio and reads his paper. Georgette has her supper and does her homework In bed, as we have to watch her chest in our cold winters. I get dinner, speak to Paul. He puts his paper down, answers. "Sundays we talk vaguely of a picnic or a walk; go to a 4 o'clock movie; think we will drop in at the Wilsons, decide not to, come home I open the ice box; tell them what's there. What does any- - , , sits and resds bit paper . . one want? Paul says quietly that that isn't his idea of supper. I say that if they'll wait I'll cook a reg-ular meal. But I will have to change my clothe, etc. He says that isn't his idea, either. He'll go out for something. Do we want to go down-town? "Well," the letter runs on, "ei-ther we do or we don't and either way it's a failure. We get a slow walte;. Georgette gets sleepy, the food is expensive and poor. No-body's happy. Want To Be Happy "Don't think I'm stupid or spoiled. It's really serious. We both want us to be the busy, happy, con-tented people we see about us. We've lost the key. Paul makes pathetic efforts; I make feeble ef-forts, too. He brings me home a few flowers or I say brightly at dinner, 'Your old favorite cake, Paul It all seems to drop flat. How Can 1 put life into my mar-riag- e When we first were mar-rie- d, we were very happy; we aren't really unhappy now. Isn't there a cure for this?" You re not stupid or spoiled. El- - inor. You're suffering from causes buried deep in our way of living. You nave what every human heart in the world wants enough food first then shelter, then clothes, companionship, leisure, beauty. And to find that it isn't enough is the shock that is upsetting the lives of hundreds of women like you. If Paul came home today badly wounded, to be an invalid for life, you would rise to the crisis almost with buoyancy. Caring for him. re-assuring him, somehow making money, somehow keeping your af-fairs afloat would make a new woman of you. Paul, too, if he were called to help in some calamity, would pull off his coat, take command of younger workers, live to the very utmost. of his capacity and elorv in it The cure of your case. Elinor, the secret of brimming soul-satisf- y inp life is contained in those old words that made so many mil-lion- s of outwardly dull, obscure lives so bright with dancing light. Seek and you will find But specifically in your case be-cause I think it would be Just the tonic you need. I am going to rec-ommend to you a cure that worked a miiacl for me years ago. Adopt a family-with- out their knowing it Ask your organized charities for the r.sme of some unfortunate lonely young woman with two or three babies. They'll supply ,,. terial aid; you do the rst. Go every day for five or six hours Make her bed. Gradually get the dark crowded rooms into order. Have lunch there You'll 4 miracles all the way Hons Tropic Nation Peru's estimated 482,258 square miles of territory lie wholly with-in the tropics; but even during the hottest season, snow stays on Peru's mountains above the 17,000 foot level. Be Smart! Never again need you be ac-cused of wearing a necklace merely for ornament's sake, for bow It has a utilitarian side as well. The new double duty idea Is a highly ornamental necklace that Is attached to a strapless evening dress to hold It smartly la place. The designs of the matching necklaces and matching bracelets are pace setters, too; for example, in the sketch shows Is a cluster ef grapes ef simu-lated pearls against rhlnestone-studde- d leaves, combined with Cold. |