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PAGE ElGii1ctN 1HE USHAWA DAILY 1IMES, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1929 = | The Women's For Anything of Interest t to the Homemaker and th Corner ¢ Housekeeper HELPFUL CHILDREN In the current issue of the "Chatelaine," I'rancess Lily John- son gives some excellent advice to others on "Teaching Children to be Helpful," She explains that helpfulness can only be taught children in one way and that is by adcepting their offers of assistance whenever made, and by judging the results of childish efforts, not by the more exacting standards of the adults, but by the spirit which prompts the act, The child whose offers of help are constantly refus- ed becauuse his elders feel he is in- capable, or because his efforts lead to added work, soon begins to doubt his own ability, He becomes increasingly uncertain of Mimself and a consequent loss of self- confidence results. A few days ago, Miss Johnson explains, she was present when a five-year-old undertook to clear the table after breakfast, \| He had suc- cessfully carried out all the dishes except the coffee tray and picking that up, got as far as the kitchen door when the percolator began to tilt, He gave a startled cry, but, before his mother could reach him, over it went, carrying to the floor three delicate china cups, the sugar bowl and cream pitcher. The child, a picture of woe, stood looking at the wreckage and then burst into tears. Miss Johnson says that she will never forget the look of re- lief on the wet face when his moth- er, gathering the pitiful little fig- ure into her arms, said 'Never mind, dear, of course we are sorry the cups are broken, but the perco- lator is all right. Mother knows it was an accident, She appreci- ates your help anyway.' They both began cleaning up the fragments together and while both were work- ing busily she explained to him that while grown-ups could carry a whole tray of dishes safely, little people should take one thing at a time. In this manner the mother was teaching the boy to carry one thing and at the same time was not discouraging him when he wanted to help again, 3 In putting aside her own annoy- ance over the less of the valued china, she showed sympathy with a willingness to help and disregard- ed the disaster which came from the child's inability to comprehend his own lack of muscular control, 8he showed appreciation of his ef- forts, even though they ended in failure, but she was tactful enough to point out the reason for his shortcomings in a way he could understand. A The foundation of helpfulness and unselfish consideration for others can be laid by encouraging |' children to take part in the activi- tiles of the home as soon as they are able, fitting the task carefully to the age of the child, and empha- sizing, not the work but the co-op eration which makes home a happy place for the whole family. In such | Women's Interests in an atmosphere the child feels he |.|s has a definite share in the carry- ing on of home life. He, as well as the father and mother, is a contri- butor to the harmony of the family circle and his sense of belonging in the home is augmented. Besides - fostering a thoughtful and considerate attitude toward others the acceptance of help from children gives them a feeling of competence and self-reliance, Through doing things, children learn to take responsibility, Those who are continually checked in whatever they attempt, grow dis- couraged and develop a sense of in- adquacy. 'Those who are fortun- ate enough to have their help ac- cepted, gain a confidence in them- selves and their ability to carry through the tasks they initiate, that sticks to them through life, Parents can aid in developing this Instict of helf-help by showing a sympathetic interest in the wel- fare of each other and all mem- bers of the family--an unobtrusive willingness to help others over ob- stacles, ~ Children are great imi- tators, and the parental attitudes are always reflected in the actions of their offsprings, As children grow older, they can be shown that duties in the -home have to be allotted according to ability,the harder tasks to the more mature. They must do some things for others just as others do for them. The spirit of co-operation can be stressed by explaining that when a son cuts the grass, it is because he cannot earn his livelihood in outside competition and so he makes his contribution by relieving father of a task he would have to perform if the child did not. Daugh- ter can be shown that in making the beds, she is doing something for mother in return for what mo- ther does for her, and so is taking a share in the family responsibili- ties. All which emphasizes the fact that we are mutually dependent on each other throughout fe and each must take his share of the world's work seriously and cheer- fully. elpful ints For arassed ousewives In reply to L. R's request for a recipe for chocolate cake Mrs, R. A. has contributed two recipes, one for chocolate cake and the other for ghoeolate plain cake, Thanks Mrs. . A * * * CHOCOLATE CAKE (Sent in by Mrs. RA) 2 ounces chocolate, 4 eggs, 3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¥; cup but- ter, 1; cups sugar, 13 cups flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder. Dis- solve chocolate in five tablespoons of boiling water, Cream butter and add sugar gradually, add the yolks, beat again, then the milk, then the melt- ed chocolate and flour. Give the whole a vigorous beating. Now beat the eggs to a stiff froth and stir them carefully into the mixture. Add the vanilla and baking powder. Mix FARMER'S WIFE GETS STRENGTH T0 DO HER WORK bh: ; quickly and lightly. Tarn into well- greased pan and bake in a moderate oven, * 9% CHOCOLATE PLAIN CAKE (Submitted by Mrs. R. A.) Y cup butter, 1% cups sugar, 3 cup milk, 3 eggs (yolks and whites beaten separately), 1% cups flour, 3 ounces Baker's Premium No. 1 choc- olate, 2%; teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla, % teaspoon salt. Cream butter and gradually add sugar, creaming until very thorough- ly mixed. Melt the chocolate and add. Add the yolks and mix thor- oughly. Sift flour and baking pow- der together and add with the milk, and then the flavoring and lastly the stiffly beaten egg whites, in which the salt has been mixed. Pour into a buttered and paper lined pan (the paper also buttered) and bake in a moderate oven. Frost with choco- late or white frosting. > vr Doors and drawers that stick are a nuisance. If you rub the offend- ing article with soap or beeswax the annoyance will cease. x x & Book racks, closet poles and such articles should be low enough for the children to put things away by them- selves. * % % "Puzzled" has sent in a request for for Cocoanut Macaroons. Send in vour recipes to the Helpful Hints Column, in care of this paper. * New sponge soap dishes are on the market, colorful and inexpensive. They float about holding the soap afloat. x x % Patchwork coverlets and afghans are in vogue again. The older and quainter the better. Those made by grandmother should be treasured. Those old fruit pictures which hung in the dining room years ago are in style again. Hunt yours out of the attic and have it reframed. They are being hung in the living room now. THE BABY'S PRAYER The little prayer is very new, But then, you see, she is but two, . It is not that we taught her to, But as she hears big sister do. When every night we climb the stair With dolly dear or Teddy bear, Oh so important she'll declare I won't forget to say my prayer. So, "Genta Jeda, meet and mile, Loot upon a little chile," And if the words are mot complete, Just to hear it is so sweet. And then one night, would you be- e, Such naughtiness and folly, 'Twas "Genta Jeda, meet and mile, Loot upon--my dolly." MRS. A. W. BELL Last night was re-elected for a third year as president of the Oshawa Club Ladies' Auxiliary. WOMEN'S MEETINGS OSHAWA CLUB AUXILIARY An enthusiastic meeting was held yesterday afternoon in the Osha- wa Club wooms, at which the fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Honorary presidents, Mrs, W, H, Moore, Pickering; Mrs. W, E, N, Sinclair, Miss Margaret Lavis; pres- ident, Mrs, A. W. Bell; 1st vice- president, Mrs. P. J. Gillen; 2nd vice-president, Mrs, A. Clifford; 3rd vice-president, Miss B. Lam- bert; 4th vice-president, Mrs, J. R. Booth; secretary, Miss Nellie Gilliyn treasurer, Mrs, W. B. Run- dle; executive -- From Oshawa, Mrs. F. L. Henry, Mrs. T. John- son, Mrs, B, Grennon, Mrs, J. Graves; from Whithy--Mrs, T. Des- mond, Mrs, Theo. King, Miss Mar- garet Sleep, Mrs, G, Anderson, Miss M. Annis, Mrs. J. Mitchell. WC.T.U, MEETING The February meeting of the W. C.T.U. was held in King street church on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. R. A Wright led a devotional "clip sheet" exercise, which was follow- ed by prayer, led by Mrs. M. Smith. Mrs, Slemon, president of the new- ly-organized Union in Bowman- ville and two officers were irtroduc- ed by Mrs. Tole, honorary presi- dent, A committee is to be named in the immediate future to examine the best Temperance papers from Sunday schools of Oshawa to de- cide on the winners of the prize to be given by the local Union, After the business of the after- noon the following program was enjoyed: Paper on Francis Wil- lard, Mrs. A. J. Stalter; plano solo, "Sweet Bye and Bye," Miss M. Kel- low; reading "Iu the Kegs," Miss June Luke, The meeting was brought to a close with the Lord's Prayer, . SOUTH SIMCOE SCHOOI, CLUB The regular meeting of the South Simcoe Home and School Associa- tion was held last evening in the school with the president, Mrs. C. J. Wilson, in charge. There was a large number of members present. It was. arranged that the March meeting of the Association will be Men's Night, at which the men will be in charge of the evening's pro- gram. It was decided that to de- fray expenses a silver collection will be taken at the door. Miss Annand's room won the dollar prize for having the largest num- ber of mothers at the meeting. Two presentations were made during the evening. On account of the illness of her mother, Miss M. E. Wilkinson, who has held the office of recording secretary for some time, has resigned. She was presented with a purse on behalf of the members of the Association, and in the accompanying address it was explained to Miss Wilkinson that "her smiling countenance and faithful services would be missed more than you can ever know." Mrs. George Clark, who has served the Association faithfully for sev- eral seasons in the office of con- vener of the social committee, has also resigned and as a token of the appreciation of the club for the way in which she carried the work of the committee through so suc- the Home " (hie --_L HP or telephone 35. - - Social and Personal - - The Times invites the co-operation of its readers in || contributing items to this column. Send in a postcard The proceeds of this supper go toward the club funds, which is used for charitable purposes and for supplying the Past Grand of Rebekah lodge No, 8 with Past Grand collars. Sister Disney re- cently presented Sister Isabel Mc- Donald with her Past Grand Collar and Sister Shaw on behalf of the "Lend A Hand" Club presented the Rebekah Lodge with a leather bound Bible, It was announced that the next meeting of the club would be held on March 5 at the home of Sister Thrasher, Prince street. It was also announced that the club, working with the Rebekah lodge, mmunit No. 3, would hold a dance on Feb- ruary 20, further ammouncement of which is to be made through the paper. ) Memorial to cost $100,000 may be erected at Boston to honor Pyri. tans, whose 300th anniversary come in 1930. . Mrs. W. Sabine spent the week- end with relatives in Woodstock. Ld . . Mr, Robert Lazier, Simcoe street north, spent the week-end in Wood- stock. * % x Bank of Montreal staff dance is being held in Toronto tomorrow night, A number from Oshawa will attend : The Misses Helen Haycroft and Anna Rice left today for New York, where they will remain for a few days. = x 9 Mrs. T. W. Joyce was a guest at the tea given yesterday by the Press Club of Toronto in honor of Mr. Maurice Colborne and his Lon- don company. * * Mr. Everett Fitzgibbon and fam- ily were recent guests at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, William Fitzgibbon, Belle- ville, Mr, Fitzgibbon, Sr., return- ed to the city with his son and will remain here for a few days. * * * Mr. R. 8. McLaughlin, "Park- wood," was among the guests at the luncheon given yesterday by Commodore George H. Gooderham for Admiral Gordon Campbell, V, ., D.S.0,, R.N,, at the Toronto club. * * * Mr. W. M. Robertson, advertis- ing manager of General Motors of Canada, in company with Mr. E, R. Birchard, have left for a trip to Winnipeg and Regina. It is ex- pected that Mr. Robertson and Mr, Birchard will be absent for two weeks. * * * Mrs. W. M. Robertson, Simcoe street south, left yesterday for Ot- tawa, where she will spend two weeks, the guest of Mr, Robertson's sister, Mrs. Gordon Wrong. While in Ottawa Mrs. Robertson will at- tend the opening of the House of Parliament on Thursday and the drawing room reception on Friday evening. LJ LJ . Mrs. R. W. Millichamp and daughter, Miss Maisie Millichamp, Simcoe street north, left Friday evening for New York, where they spent Saturday and Surday, sa'ling on Monday on the 'Empress of Scotland," for the Mediterranean trip. Mrs. Millichamp and Miss Millichamp will return to the city in May. x * * Mr. R. 8. McLaughlin, *"Park- wood," left yesterday for New -lof mauve York, where he will spend a few days. Mr. McLaughlin will leave New York for Aiken, South Caro- lina, where he will join Mrs, Mec- Laughlin, who is spending the wine ter months at "Dogwood," their winter home there, Mr. Me- Laughlin will be absent for two weeks. - LJ LJ LJ] Mrs. W. E. N, Sinclair, Simcoe street north, was a guest at the luncheon given yesterday by Mrs, G. Howard Ferguson in the speak- er's chambers in the Parliaments. Mrs. Sinclair wore a becoming gown of ecru georgette and hat to match and sat on the left side of Mrs, Ferguson at the horseshoe- shaped table which was decorated with ropes of smilax and oranches iris, lily-of-the-valley, and yellow roses. The centre of the horseshoe was filled with tall mauve candes in silver candleabra and a decoration of Darwin tulips and greenery. PROGRAM OMITTED In the account of the regular meeting of the Mary Street Home and School Association which ap- peared in yeserday's edition the pro- gram for the evening was omitted. The following program was enjoyed by all present: Piano duet, Mr. and Mrs. C, 8. Patterson; solo, Mr, Patterson. A play, "The Sleeping Beauty," was given by Miss Warne's pupils, WESTMOUNT SCROOL ASSOCIATION The regular meeting of the Westmount Parents' and Teacher- er's Association was held on Mon- day evening, with the president, Mrs. C, Barnes, presiding. There was a fine attendance, wuithough many were still absent on account of flless. Many letters of tharks were received from the teaching staff and members of the Associa- tion for flowers sent by the club, A request for a new flag was made by the principal, Miss Lear, ard this will be attended to at the next meeting. It was arranged to hold an afternoon tea and home-cook- ing sale at the home of Mrs. C. Barnes, Kingston road west, on Saturday, February 9. The hope was expressed that a large number attend and that a large sum would be realized for the Association. Refreshments were - served by Mrs. Fleming, Miss Hinman, Mrs, Barnes and Mrs, Purcell. A social hour was spent, cessfully, Mrs, Clark was presentd with a silver sandwich tray. A program in which Mrs. Wil- liams contributed a vocal solo, Mrs. E. Holland a solo and the school orchestra two selections, was given and enjoyed. At the close of the meeting re- freshments were served by the committe in charge, PAST PRESIDENT HONORED The "Lend A Hand" club held its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, February 5, at the home | of Sister Mabel Disney, president of the club. Mrs, Disney convened the meeting. A new member was introduced into the club. An interesting feature of the evening's entertainment was pres- entations, which were made to two past presidents of the club, Sister Mary Shaw and Sister Idella Spencer. Sister Shaw, first presi- dent of the club, was presented with a silk parasol and a bouquet of flowers and Sister Idella Spen- cer with a silver basket, filled with flowers. Sister Eva Hastings and Ina Follest read the addresses and made the presentation, In the address to Sister Shaw the appreci- ation of the club for her valuable services for the club since its in- ception was expressed, while the appreciation of the club for the faithful leadership of Sister Spen- cer was expressed. in prose and poetry. Sisters Spencer and Shaw thanked the club for their gifts and promised to work on to pro- mote the interests of the club. A fancy apron was donated by Sister Evans, treasurer, which was won by Sister Spencer, ' At the close of the mee!ing supper was served In the dining room. The table with tall pink and green candles, the colors of the Rebekah lodge, and Spring flowers. The hostess was assisted by Miss Buchanan. To the Ladies of Oshawa I wish to announce the opening of a Beauty Suop on Thursday, Feb. a WATSON"S was decorated |. 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