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Show LLfe r k-:lm II Jear kcu.lor: 'J Inn is your eonr. All questions submittal will be cheerfully cheer-fully ami carol Lilly answered, except those socking judical advice. Names an. I addresses of business (inns cannot be printed here, but will UO sent il a sidl-aiblressed, stamped envelope accompanies the request uchIiomn ,, ln.,,1,.,1 (o tvvo. ,-Ui .lIne .ind U((l.t.Nt( ,nuHl acc0lrlpany each lei (er or no reply can be made. All communications are held .strictly confidential. In requesting poems and sons, the correct title, the first line or the name ol the author is necessary in order to find them. Please send stamped, to you (,'m aIa0 w,th th(!S! re'iuosts, so they may be forwarded directly Address letters very plainly, with pen and ink, to ITelen Brooks, Box 1545, Salt Lake Cilv. Utah. OM c,tiT;, wave on, o't r tt' inriA f th f! Tli h..i,:i. i,t t,o fair ri -1 Uy: 't'he l;tiiU wlici fi ooi'f -'i-il''il J ri.hi n oua- latri to M'-:t l-'llj'!: .nlv a Aan- f,r :i fiuv.-; 'J'le; lj;-n'ls of a nation t'.i;h Ijffiily thy Ma IT, lii 1 i iuinph l ,i. v l.i-ar Ho-': .'ilor.'; jf in lh': clioiais 1 1 k lullli'ris 1 ..f.,r iih, S 1 I j I J. ! '-'I;: i lif fjur nafii,f:r to Kou. ciioi-i.s: Wl-I! c-wii-' at 1 1 1 e call of tliy colors, I Finn, V-'r i .ra.ly i,r duty I orlay ; We'll !-;.TA'ir '.'.I i :c wauL lis to fil'V, l,,l - We'll ; a v. I j ; . t you want, us to p;ty. OM dory, float on, o'er the nhoo and I lie farm, An v.avc at the mouth of t.h mtn: AnO flutter In front of chariots of Are, And over our birds of the brine, The eoo of the babe and the beat of th d ru in. The voice of the nurse and the gun, Shall swell the refrain while we slnar araln The sontf that our fathers have sung. Wave, iory, wave on, when the world shall be free And the peace-dove haa builded her nest ; When the war clouds no more ahall darken the shore. And the billows of strife are at reot; When the Goddess of Right . and trr Champion Mitrht Shall rr.eet at the altar of love, And under thy stars and thy symbolla bars, We'll sing- with the heavens above. Dear Helen: This Is the first time I have ever written you. As so many have, I thought I mlht Just as well, knowing: I am welcome. (1) What is the meaning of the following- names: Loralne, Marlon, Eugene and Leonard? (2) Is It a personal per-sonal style for one to wear a bridal veil? What kind of flowers should It be trimmed with? I remain, TOBBEY, Idaho. I am glad to have you feel that you are welcome, dear. (1) Loralne has no meaning; Marlon Is the French form of Mary, which means "bitter;" Eugene, "well born, noble;" Leonard, "strong as a lion." (2) I hardly know what you mean by "personal." One may or may not wear a veil at one's wedding. It is a personal matter, if that Is what you mean. Orange blossoms are mon used perhaps than any other flower, but lilies of the valley, bride roses that, also, is rather a personal matter. Dear Miss Brooks, I have been reading your corner for some time but this is my first attempt I in trying to write and I hope I am wel-cc wel-cc me. I have lots of questions to ask and don't know -which to choose. (1) W'hat are the correct heights for ages eleven to sixteen? (2) I have quits long hair and it is quite thick. I hava been combing it with braided ear bobs. Do you think this is a very becoming style for my age? I am thirteen, tall and slim for my age. Wishing you success, I remain. POPPIES, from Utah. Always -welcome. Poppies, and you will soon get these perplexing problems prob-lems off your mind if you send them In, two at a time not more than that at one time, dear. (1) The average height of a girl of 11 is 53.79 in., 12 years 57.16 inches. 13 years 58.75 inches, 14 years 60.32 inches, 15 years 61.39 incl.es, 18 years 01.72 inches. 17 years, 61.99 inches. (91 Tpq Pnnniao ti.t. t-la SONGS! ANT) l'OKMS RECEIVED The following Honns and poeniH have been received during the past week, and I wish to thank each one for their kindness In con 1 il I, ul I n ,r them: "Why .Should I Cry Over You." "Tomorrow." "Are You From Dixie?" "Just lSecuuso S'he Miule Dem floo- 000 Eyes." "As Tommy Was Walking Ono Day." "Anchored." "Oo and Leave Me, Never Mind." "In the Valley Hy the Mohawk." "Old Olory." "Farewell to You." (Aloha Oe) SONflS KEQUESTEI) These songs and poems are on the requested n ml To-lio-Eound list: "Those Days Are Over." "The Sinking of the Titanic:" "Sailing eway, out of the bay, Went the Hlg Steamship Titanic." "Tell Me One Thing, Tell Me Truly." "The Yellow Rose of Texas." "An Old Spanish Walt. Love Song" "Tho Hello of Tennessee." "Kathleen Mavourecn" "If They'll Only Move Old Ireland Over Here." "Hiawatha's Melody of Love." "When Shall We Meet Again?" (Poem) "Tiger Lily." Dear Miss Hrooks, I have often thought I would wrtte to you and when I read the letter from the '"questioner from Idaho" I thought I'd like to give my opinion on it. I have let the boys fcive and pet me, but never thought it really right to do so. But all the other girls did and they seemed to he more popular than 1, so 1 thought I'd have to. I don't let every boy I go with pet me. hut I have let some that I liked real well. I have often wished we could just be good friends; laugh and talk and have a good time without being silly; but I am not much of a talker and neither were they, so I didtf know how to do dllTerenet and still have friends. But I don't believe In going too far, and I've gone far enough. That's why I'm sorry 1 ever started, and I dont know-hardly know-hardly how to stop now for I want them all for my friends. I know now It's wrong, and I don't want to become like the beautiful rose that was put where everyone that came along could fondle and smell it, until It became all wilted: then nobody noticed it or wanted It. I want the boys to respect me, and I have heard girls say, whose ty-others go with gyls that iet them love and fondle them, that they like pest some games to play or something to do that will be Interesting to the pupils? Thanking you In advance. Very sincerely Yours, C. L., Utah. Sorry you didn't tell rne If your class Is composed of girls or boys, or both. A young gentleman friend of mine hero who leaches a Sunday School class, suggests that you have telay races, high jumps, baseball games, broad Jumps, etc. He thinks even the girls can Join In these games. One game In which all can Join Is called Japanese Tag. The taller girls or boys can act as leaders. Have each girl or boy put his or her right hand on the shoulder of the one In front, holding the other hand behind his back; the leader then twists arid turns about Into all sorts of shapes, the one behind following, fol-lowing, and those at the end trying to get hold of the leader. Another game the class might enjoy Is passing a bean bag, or something of that sort. Choose sides and each side passes th Sean bag from, one end to the other and back to the beginner, as quickly as possible without dropping: it. If it is dropped it must go back to the end and start over again. The one who gets through first wins the game. I hope these suggestions may be of some use to you, and wish you and your pupils a very jolly plcnic Dear Mjss Brooks: Will you kindly settle an argument for me? Where is the largest pipe organ or-gan in the world located? How does the pipe organ in the Mormon Tabernacle, Taber-nacle, Salt Lake City, rank in size? Yours, INQUISITIVE. Murray, Ut. Glad to. Inquisitive. The largest pipe organ in the world is located at Sidney, Australia. (2) The organ in the Salt Lake Tabernacle ranks second or third, and is known as the sweetest tonetl organ in the world, depicting the human voice as no other pipe organ has ever done. I wrote to you before and received satisfactory answers and hope I am welcome again. (1) What are the names of the latest dance records? (2) Is the name Juanita an Indian name? Thanking you again for vour good advice. BROWN EYES, Utah. (1) A few of the latest dance records rec-ords are: "Barney Google;" "Old King Tut;" "You've Got to See Mamma Every Night;" "Yes. We Have No Bananas." (2) Juanita is a fcipanish name. You are welcome. Dear Miss Brooks: them but don't respect them as much as they would If they would not allow It; and when the boys get together they talk about the girls and tell who allows such things. A QUESTIONER FROM ARIZONA. Miss Questioner: I am neither 10 nor married, but IS years old and what I call popular. You think you are popular because fellows go with you, kiss and pet you, and every night it's a different one. For my part 1 think you have a poor idea of what is meant by "she is a popular girl." I think, and so do my friends, that a popular girl must feel as much at home with old people and her father and mother, as she does with her young friends, and be able to spend an evening even-ing with a good book or some sewing. She must be refined and cultured, show-good show-good taste, and be pleasant company. Do not be common property and do not stay out so late that you run out of things to say and have to start kissing kiss-ing and petting to pass the time awav. "UTAH," Logan." Dear Questioner: I can't believe you meant what you wrote. If you were a boy you -wouldn't want to marry a girl whose lips are "free of charge" to all. would you? "Familiarity breeds contempt," you know, and you lose the respect of people. You may say, "she lives in a small town," but I do not. When I go to a dance I never miss a dance and I have a lovely time wherever I go, but I know that no kissing goes on. I love good, clean times and I have them. I am sure you will not always think this -way any way, because you will get sick and disgusted with it. BELL, Utah. And now I think, perhaps, we have given all the space we should to these letters in regard to "nettino- " t. Words are but weak things so I can not express my true appreciation for the results of your glorious efforts. But 1 will let them express as much as they are able to. I thank you very much for the two pieces I have received Irom you. I also would like to ask a few more ouestions as I feel your answers are quite satisfactory to others as well as myself. (1) I am not intending to start one right at present, but in the future I shall. Can you give me an idea as to the contents, material, quantity, quan-tity, etc., of a complete hope chest of the "good old-fashioned days?" (2) Can you tell me my age, education, talents, tal-ents, etc., by my writing? I hope you can by its recklessness and carelessness. careless-ness. Some day I will take more time and write much better. I wish you success and remain, trulv vours, "WILD KITTY," Salt Lake. Thank you very much, dear. You have expressed it very nicely indeed. (1) I think the idea of a "hope chest" is for a young girl to put into it articles ar-ticles for use in the new home she may some day have, as well as lingerie for her own wear. There is no set rule as to what it should contain, the girl's circumstances largely governing this. Table linen, bed linen, silver, etc., are all appropriate, and if you are good at embroidering, hemstitching, etc., it is nice to make an article as you can, a set of dainty doilies, napkins, pillow slips, a brassiere, or anything that you care to make yourself, or to buy a piece of silver or a table cloth, a pair of linen sheets, some fine china anything like that can go into your hope chest even pictures, sofa pillows, quilts you see the list is endless. I would not have too large an assortment of lingerie, as the styles change so frequently that it would not pay you. (2) No, dear, I would not even attempt to do so. There are those who specialize in reading character, etc., by the handwriting, but sibly I should add just a word in order to put myself on record as opposed to this practice by young boys and girls, although I think perhaps most of the objections have been voiced in the excellent ex-cellent replies that have been received from readers. One of the greatest objections ob-jections to the practice is that it makes the girl "common" and an object of derision de-rision by the very boys who encourage her to take part in it. These boys often talk about such girls and point them out to other boys as girls who are "easy;" and generally, when it comes to marrying, they fight shy of the girl who is willing to indulge in this questionable ques-tionable pastime promiscuously. There is no question of "love" about this petting pet-ting it is an indulging of the senses only, and is demoralizing to boys as well as girls. In every instance those who have taken sides with the practice of "petting" have admittted it can be carried too far, and in so doing give the best possible reason for not practicing prac-ticing it at all. Dear Miss Brooks. I have been delightfully interested in your corner and as I'm always in need of help I would like to join. I am teaching a Sunday School class and I plan on taking them picnicing. Their ages are from 12 to 14. Can you sug- I am not one of them. Sorry. The following songs which have been requested from time to time, may be had in the shops, hence I am unable to furnish fur-nish them: Carolina Mammy. Love's Ship Those Days Are Over. Don't Make Me Go to Bed, Papa, And I'll Be' Good. Love Me and the World is Mine. Old and Only in the Way. The Dying Nun. Dying Californian. It's Naughty but It's luce. Johnston Flood. Dear Miss Brooks, This is the first time I have written to you for information. (1) What is the meaning of a stamp 'upside down on a letter? (2) What is the meaning of the following names: Ivy. Florence, Leatha, Alice and Leah. With lots of success, I remain, DAISY. Utah. (1) A stamp placed upside down on a letter, according to the stamp flirtation, means: On left corner, I love you; on !ght corner, Write no more, ('i) Florence Flor-ence means "blooming;" Alice means "noble cheer." - The rest of the names you mention have no meaning. You are welcome. Dear Miss Brooks, I have read your corner for the first time and I am sure you will answer a question or two for me. (1) If a girl friend insists on making trouble for you, how can you stop it? (2) I am fifteen years old. Is it a bad thing to go walking with boys? Wishing you much success. CARRK M. i-ris, Idaho. (1) Since you tell me nothing about what sort of trouble this girl is causing caus-ing you, nor any of the circumstances, I am afraid I cannot help you on this, dear, except to say that if possible, it is much the better way to pay no attention atten-tion to it and simply ignore the girl and her actions. One cannot quarrel alone, you know, and If she finds she cannot annoy yo she will probably soon cease trying to. (2) It can do no harm to take a walk with a boy once in a while, I think. Dear Miss Brooks, Enclosed find the words as I have them, to "Tell Mother I'll Be There." I am much interested in your column, and will always be glad to help you when I have time. At present I am enjoying a visit with my three eldest daughters, one of whom I have not seen for several years. "I. L.," Idaho. It was very kind of you to take tlm from visiting wit'u your daughters tj send me one of the wanted songs, and you have my sincere thanks. Dear Miss Brooks, This is the first time I have written for information. (1) What are the addresses ad-dresses of the following: Wanda Hawley, Vivian Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks. Thomas Meigiian and Theodore Roberts? (2) Is it proper for a girl of fourteen to use rouge, lip stick and powder? Wishing you lots of success I remain, PANSY, Utah. (1) Thomas Meighan, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Lasky Studios, 1520 Vine St., Hollywood, California: Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, Pickford-Fairbanks Pickford-Fairbanks Studios, Hollywood, Calif.; Vivian Martin, Goldwyn Stud'.os. Culvor City, Calif. (2) No. daar, m ich bettor i not. |