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PAGE EIGHT THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1947 BEAUTY FOR YOU -- Manicure for Brittle Nails By HELEN JAMESON Many a pre-war pair of lily white hands never knew nail troubles. It is different now. Those lovely hancs are doing all manner 'of rough work around the house, and loud are the lam- entations about the grubby state of the one-time pink nails, Beau- ticians report that manicuring is no.longer a quick, easy job; more time is required and the nails must have special treatment it they are to be restored to their pristine beauty. Your reporter sat in at a ses- sion, took mental notes. The left hand is soaked in hot mineral oil while the operator shapes the pails of the right hand. She pre. fers an oval outline for the eaves, rather than the pointed one, be- cause that pattern makes finger and nai] seem like one, thereby adding to the length of the fin- ger. The extremely long nail is not in favor. It is bound to break it one does housework or typing. The next step is the use of the beveling file to give smoothness to the edges of the eaves. The left hand is removed from the oil, given a three-minute massage, while the right hand is soaking in oil. The massage freatment begins at the outer edge of the hand, continued over the knuck- les.. The operator's thumb does circles on each finger, working from the base to the tip. Special attention is given to the cuticle surrounding the nail. If it can be kept soft and detached, no hangnails will appear to fret one. The oil is removed only from the finger tips--soapy water, and a brush are used--so that the lubricant will soften the flesh on the hands. The orangewood stick is used to lift the cuticle, also to form a clean-cut line under the eaves, Beauticians say that split nails arc a common trouble. They have means of mending them, using a preparation designed for the pur- pose. The delicate adhesive fis cut into a triangular piece, one point being tucked under the edge The mails must have special treatment, * +P of the nai] to protect it from fur- ther damage. A coat of fixative is applied over the entire nail to seal the patch, ¥ The final touch is the applica- tion of polish. Two light appli- cations will endure longer than a single heavy one, and that's some- thing for all of us to remember. Let the brush drain in the neck of the bottle. Apply polish from nail base to tip. If the liquid seeps into the flesh at the side of the nails, soak it up with a tiny pledget of cotton. That should not happen. If it does, you can know that you are using the lacquer too freely, A light friction with cuticle cream every night will contribute toward the health and beauty of the fingernails, Canadian Association of Consumers Sends Premier Brief on Milk Price Priority on the discussion of milk prices at the next session of the Legislature and implementa- tion of the Wells' report are two recommendations which have been sent in a brief to Premier George Drew by Ontario repre- sentatives of the newly formed Canadian Association of Consu- mers, Representatives of the Associ- ation had a personal interview with C. M. Meek, chairman of the Milk Control Board late yes- terday afternoon when they dis- cussed the suggestions made in the brief, the Association made public today. Recommendation in Writing Bombardcd by reports from women throughout the Province who are alarmed at the rising price of milk, the Ontario divis- fon of the Canadian Association of Consumers in the midst of their current membership drive, took time out to put their recom. mendations. in writing to the Premier. In the brief, the consumer as- sociation which has the support of leading women's organizations in the Province, expressed regret that increases in the price of milk were granted before the Royal Commission report was implemented. "While it is desired that milk prices should be fair to produc- ers, distributors and consumers, there is grave concern over the recent price increase," the con- sumer association emphasized. This increase in the cost of liv. ing which causes a reduction in consumption, has a serious effect on the health of children, the brief points out. Less Milk Being Sold The Associaticn also makes the point that reduced consumption can curtail the net reutrn to producers because they get a higher price for milk sold for household use than milk sold for other dairy products, Consequent- ly an increased supply of surplus mlik due to reduced consump- tion, could result in requests for even more price boosts, they, add, Association representatives pointed out that the Wells' re. port took nearly a year to pre- pare and indicated that there were inadequate records of costs of production and distribution, inefficiencies in distribution, in- adequate competition and inade- quate consumer representation, Women of the Canadian Asso. ciation of Consumers feel there should be more consumer repre- sentation on the Milk Board, They recommended too, that the Milk Board be given facilities to obtain accurate records of costs to producers and distributors and said that this information should be available to the public. Posi. tive steps ought to be taken, the brief stated, both to reduce in- efficiencies in distribution and solve the surplus milk problem, The brief was signed by Mrs. J. D. Detwiler, London, Ontario representative of the Association; Mrs, W, R, Walton Jr., Oakville, Provincial campaign chairman; Mrs. W. P., M Kennedy, Toronto president and M:; F E, Wright, Port Credit, Toronto vice-presi- ent, ------ NOON NIBBLES Health authorities have a spe- clal message for basiness girls. In order to work properly and to enjoy life to the full, young business women, they say, should understand that the noon-day meal is as important as that sub. stantia] breakfast necessary for a proper start of tie day. "Girls, don't make it just a soft drink and a sandwich," the experts plead, "a good lunch should in- clude hot dishes, when available, with milk, meat or meat alter- nates, 'Canada Approved' vitamin B bread, vegetables and fruit." There is just no value in a mere nibble at noon, bsorbed polish TeTt on the sur. , the surface and pick up dust. Give it th "finger test" after lishing. Place the A Physician Advises You By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D, KNEE INJURY material, which might be called the idea that the function of the liga- ments is to keep the joints in posi- tion. It is really the muscles which hold the joint in position. The liga- ments merely act as a kind of ch or stop to prevent gross displ ment, that is, Thus," when the knee joint is|in. jured, weakness in the muscles may be noted early . Following Injury Following injury to the knee joint, the fluid which collects in the joint is usually blood, much less often, a watery fluid. However, the watery fluid may gradually in- crease and, after several days or weeks, a large amount of it may be present in the joint. As I have mentioned many times, the knee joint is easily injured, pro- ducing mechanical derangement of the joint, which means that the joint does not function or work as it should. In diagnosing a derange- ment of the knee joint, the impor- tant things to look for are a history of the injury, weakness of the thigh muscles, a rapid accumulation of fluid in the joint after injury, and the inability to extend the joint slowly and gradually. Tearing of Cartilages The injuries which may occur in- clude the tearing of the cartilages which are between the bones that make up the joints, pinching of the fat pad which is present between the bones, or a.strain of the liga- ments. Actual tearing of the liga- ments may also occur, This shows itself by abnormal movement of the Joint when the leg is fully extended. Sprains of the ligaments usually do not result in muscle weakness. The mere fact that an injury to the knee joint has occurred does not mean tht an operation on the joint is necessary, Much improvement may be brought about in many cases by im- proving the strength of the thigh muscles. If, following a sudden twist of the knee when the knee is bent, pain develops on the side of the joint, it indicates that the knee cartilage has been injured. The cartilage may be pulled out of its normal position, and this may cause locking of the joint in movement. To keep the knee joint completely inactive, without first getting the cartilage back into proper position, is not worthwhile Sometimes mere manipulation while the patient is under an anesthetic may be effec. tive in getting the cartilage in place. If this is not possible, an operation should be carried out. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS N. L.: I have been getting pains in my legs from the knees down, What could cause this? Answer: The pains may be due to arthritis or inflammation the Joints, a disturbance of thé circula- tion, or some nervous disorder, You should have a careful study made by your doctor to determine 'the cause, e- Oh--So Dateable Anne Adams LIGAMENTS are made up of connective tissue, a tough durable cement or mortar which holds other tissues, organs, and cells together. Because the ligaments are used to bind bone and muscle together at the joints, many people have the excessive movenient. GLAMORIZING -- By HELEN wi DO you know that if you hold your body as if you felt well that you are more likely to feel well than if you don't? And how much better you will look! Your clothes will have style. Movements will be grace- ful. Poor posture will ruin the most perfect figure. It weakens the mus- culature. It beckons to fat cells. It is the most common, most de- plorable moment. Instructors of physical education in high schools lament on this subject. It is no good to snarl at a girl and tell her to stand up straight. That just annoys her. If a mother says "Why can't you look like a lady?" she gets a laugh for an an- swer. Some girls don't believe there are any ladies any more, certainly not ladies as they were pictured in by-gone days. Most girls slouch. Slouching seems to have become standardized. Yet, when you see a girl who carries her- self beautifully, you know she is head and shoulders above the others as far as fine appearance is con- cerned. The foundation of the spine is the Good Posture a Beauty 'Must' FOLLETT Whether sitting or standing, Screen Star Evelyn Keyes assumes an easy, natural pose, pelvis, With the pelvis tilted back- ward, lean forward from the hips, thus flattening the back and con- tracting the abdominal muscles. The feminine figure cannot be graceful if the tummy is permitted to pro- trude. Nothing can be uglier than a roll of flesh abaft the belt. Pull it in, Keep it in. . Expand The Chest Expand the chest, pull up the diaphragm, make the hody tall You're all set. See how long you can stand that way without fatigue. This is, in a way, a sort of muscle workout; it will help you to main- tain an alive appearance, a body vi- brancy thats will bring out good lines, gradually change poor ones for the better. 'When out of doors, walk as if you were a soldier passing a reviewing stand. That manner of locomotion produces little fatigue, gives one a feeling 'of energy. A graceful sit- ting posture is important, too. Re- member not' to slump when you're seated in a chair. Don't underestimate the beauty benefits of good posture; they are manifold. TIPS FOR TEENS Br "Little things" that make the dif ference between a dull date and a smooth one aren't entirely a matter of clothes, hair-do and nail polish for girls or cleanliness and good grooming for boys. They're part of your personality. Whether you call them good man- ners or consideration for others, they have to begin as daily habits before they can become part of you. Here are scene of the little things to put sparkle in your personality: Avold beginning sentences with "I think" or with "Look!" "Listen!" or "Say!" Listen to other people's opinions, even if you don't agree with them. You like to have them listen to you, so give them a chance, too, Remember-that everyday courtesy should include your family, Good manners away from home are meaningless if you contradict, argue with or shout at your mother, fa- Put Sparkle in Your Personality Ey "TINOR WILLI/ MS iher, brother, sister, etc. We're judged by our "at heme" manners as much as by our courtesy to "out- siders." (When a boy hears a girl speak rudely to her parents, he's likely to think , "So that's what she's really like.") Say "Thank you" when someone admires your dress, hat or any other possession. It's bad manners to belittle it, for this implies that your friend hasn't good taste. If you must borrow a school book, magazine or notebook, take good care f it and return it promptly-- with thanks. ; Be as careful of others' property as you are of your own--or more so. Don't act as if your friends' pos- sessions were yours to use or abuse. (For tips on the care of oily skin with blackheads or blemishes, send. a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Elinor Williams at this paper.) Hollywood Highlights By BOB THOMAS Hollywood, Dec, 12-- (AP) -- They burned Ingrid Bergman at the stake this week and no one enjoyed it more than the actress herself, The costly conflagration was for "oan," a production whose bill #% now pegged at $4,600,000. It may well be termed "the last of the epics," since the skittish movie market will make such outlays rare indeed during the fu. ture years, The even' took place in the me- dieval town on RKO's ranch, the same precincts that Charles Laughton stalked as Quasimodo in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Some 349 costumed ex- tras hovered around the set, shiv. ering in the chilly San Fernando air. One hundred and fifty other workers went about their often mysterious duties in preparing the scene, . Wes Bergman, clad in black slacks and a woolly flight jacket, vas all over the set, shooting the scene with a small movie camera. I tracked her down and asked her how she felt about the burning. "I can use it to warm up on a morning like this," she answered. She had arisen "pretty late this morning--6:30." Then she was off again, climbing a ladder to a high platform for another shot with her camera, An hour later the technicians had performed their tasks, the morning sun had risen to a pho- togenic height and the burning was ready to begin, Director Vie- tor Fleming took the microphone and instructed the extras slowly: "This is May 30, 1431, and Joan of Arc is going to be burned, You are excited . , . " The instructions over, the fam. iliar ery for "quiet" was sound- ed. Four precious color cameras bégan grinding and "Action!" was ordered. As the cart bearing Joan was drawn through the crowd, each extra gave his $15.56 worth of clamor. A few, with lines, got $22, In succeeding shots, Miss Berg- man was carried to the stake, wrapped in chains and accused by the executioners of heresy and other crimes. Then the pile of twigs was kindled, It was quickly doused and a double replaced Miss Bergman at the stake. The blaze was allowed to progress a little further, then stopped. Finally a dummy was placed atop the pile and the whole thing was sprayed with kerosene. It made a lovely blaze. Sights And Sounds Newcomers Van Johnson and Angela Lansbury listening to Adophe Menjou spin tales of by- gone' movie days, on the "State of the Union" set | Thrifty 'Gifts Such clever aprons! So thrifty to make! Each takes but ONE yard of fabric! Embroider roses on one, applique gay daffodils on the other. Good gift aprons if you can bear to part with them! Pattern 7265 has embroidery motifs; butting chart. Our improved pattern -- visual with easy-to-see charts and photos, and complete directions -- makes needlework easy. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25¢) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT A Good Send- Off for Cards By MRS. CORNELIUS BEECKMAN As you address the envelopes of your Christmas cards, polish up a resolution to give them the careful and pleasing look they should have «+s 8nd can so easily have. With care and thoughtful attention you can give them that bright and heart-warming - and courteous ap- pearance that will make a fine first impression, Then their pleas- ing faces will "smile" your Christ- mas greetings to your friends even before your Cliristmas cards "speak" your greetings, Your Christmas envelopes are personal things, and should be per- sonable things, They carry your handwriting, characteristic of you, heart-wa to. your friends. Ana your well-groomed envelopes will not only show your courtesy to your friends, but will also show your human consideration for Post Office attendants and the postman on the route. Write carefully, legibly, and in your best handwriting. Illegibility gets you nowhere ... and too often gets your letters in exactly the same place! "Address your Christ. mas envelopes plainly" is the an- nual and ever-hopeful plea of the Post Office Department. It is practical, thrifty advice, Your carelessly-addressed envelopes may very well mean (1) that they will find themselves languishing among the millions of other letters that annually are sent to the Dead Let- ter Office, or (2) that they will yn- necessarily and wastefully be de- touring about the country in an effort to find out what you really did mean by some of the illegible or abbreviated words you wrote on the addresses. First be sure you have the cor- rect address, and that you write it correctly, If you know the Zone Number, use it... that is what it is for. And about abbreviations. 'They are never becoming to envelopes. And abpreviating is an unattrac- tive habit you can get over ih no time if you set your mind to it. It takes only a second to write a word in full ... just about as long as it takes you to make the period after the abbreviation! Abbreviating shows haste and carelessness, and these are unattractive qualities you should not, want to show, particu larly on your Clristmas card ene velopes. Abbreviations are really the chief source of mishaps to envelopes. Es. pecially the abbreviations of names of states, Perplexed Post Office at- tendants wearily try to figure out whether Careless Carrie or Care- less Charlie means to write N.Y. or NJ, Mo. or Me. or Md.; Ariz. or Ark.; Neb. or Nev.; Cal. or Col. Honor the names of the states by writing them in 'full ,.. this is good form, good taste, good sense. Spell in full the names of Canadian provinces: not Ont, but Ontario «+. and Canada, (not Can.). North, South, East, West also should be written in full and capi~ talized in the names of states, cities, streets: South Carolina, West Hav- en, Fast Ninth Street, 8 Keep your pen right on its way and write out Street, Avenue, Road, Square, Place. Mr, and Mrs. are, of course, ab- breviated. But write "and," not the sign of and (&) in Mr. and And write Doctor (not Give honor, too, to the names of your friends. Write the names, not initials, Write James (mot "Jas"); Richard (not ("Rich'd"). And no nicknames on' envelopes: Elizabeth (not "Betty"). And always a title before a name . Miss (even for a very young girD), Mrs., Mr. Unnecessary curlycues often cause mis-reading, too. No need for "To" or "Yor" before the name, or for "No." or before the street address, or for a comma between the num- ber and the name. of the street. Never use "City" or "Town" or the name of the borough as an ad- dress. If the letter has to be re- addressed, this leads to confusion, Remaniver this: A good take-off makes a hapry landing for your Christmas cards! first CLOSE UP OF: -- Petersham, in Surrey By ELIZABETH RICHMOND Addressing the annua] confer. ence of tie National Trust recent. ly, Mr. Dalton, Britain's Chancel. lor of the Exchequer, stated that the Government has been co-oper- ating with the National Trust to secure Ham House and its histor. fc contents for the nation. Ham House, barely nine miles from London, and facing a bend of the Thames, is one of Eng- land's finest Jacobean mansions, and has beeti owned for many generations b the famous Dysart family, Lying on the fringe of Petersham, Surrey, Ham House is approached by a magnificent avenue of limes and elms, and in future the public may be able to admire its interesting old furni. ture and pictures by Hoppner, Kneller, Reynolds, Lely and Van Dyck, In the dining-room hangs a picture of the first pineapple cultivated in England; it was grown locally, Famous Tapestries One room in this famous house is hung with tapestry woven near- ly 400 years ago at nearby Mort- lake; in those days Mortlake was noted for its tapestry' works which have since been closed. But the most historic room is that where the Caba] Cabinet met to plot against their Sovereign, Charles II; the word "Cabal" came from the initials of its members-- Clifford, Arlington, Buckingham, Ashley Cooper and Lauderdale--and has now passed into common use as meaning a group of people united in secret State intrigue, Petersham is noted for its stately Georgian houses and in th: grounds of Petersham Lodge is a summerhouse where John Gay of "Beggar's Opera" fame, worked peacefully, and in the next century Dickens, the novel- ist, came to live in "Elm Lodge;" a small black and white houed, where he wrote "Nicholas Nickle. by." ¢ In the churchyard of. Peter sham Church, rebuilt in Georgian days, is buried the famoug explo- rer, George Vancouver who, after his travels had end%d, settled in Petersham to write the story of his famous voyage. By his grave grows an arbutus tree sent to Petersham from the Canadian island that bears his name, Petersham Church has aneth. er claim to distinction' -- here were married the late Earl and Countess of Strathmore, the pare ents of Queen Elizabeth, Broadway Shows Interest In Canadian Theatre Work New , Dec. § -- (CP) -- The drama in Canada is in good shape if you can believe what you hear along Broadway. There were few harshly critical words said when the class in inter- national theatre study met last night at the New 8chool of the Theatre just off Broadway to dis- cuss the Dominion's drama life, The most criticlsm as well as the highest praise came from two vis- tors invited to answer questions because of their special knowledge of the subject, They were Hume Cronyn, who left London, Ont. to find fame on Broadway and more recently in Hollywood; and - Merrill Denison, former playwright luminary of Hart House, Toronto, and now engaged in radio work in New York. Cronyn told the class that Can- ada was on the point' of producing a national theatre. He sald that without much effort a stock com- pany could be organized to play all the major citles. The most successful dramatic ac- complishment in recent years was produced by the "Campagnons" group of Montreal. Denison, now a United States ¢i- tizen, who was introduced by Dr. Sol Colin, lecturer on the interna- tional theatre at the workshop, as 15,000 members, The Dominion drama's weak spot was generally agreed to be lack of playwriglats, Any unabx face of furniture or woodwork will eloud Every bit of electricity saved will be used to maintain employment, to make more jobs, to keep Ontario's fac tories and farms at peak "Canada's foremost playwright," sald the community theatre evident in almost all Canadian towns was the strongest characteristic of the drama in the Dominion. 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News of the victory escaped al- pers. space in its editorial column, how. ever, to applaud the move with the comment that "the women's col- leges have indeed welcomed with- out provocative jubilation an hon. orable ending of an obsolete sex- war." The Times succinctly observed: "To let women live in Cambridge and take all examinations but to deny them membership of the University was an extreme case of shutting the stable door when the "horse was out to grass." Prorosals for admission of wo- men to full membership first were made 50 years ago and renewed after the First World War. They were defeated but in 1921 a com- | promise was reached by which wo- men were eligible for professorships most wilizout notice in British pa- {titular The Daily Telegraph found | Oxford were accorded full member- and other offices and were granted itul Their sisters at UCL CCS. ship 27 years ago, es sniffles, stuffy nostrils . . . checks mucus, clsar, esl pass- ages, At the first sign cold use rs Bight Men- tholatum. Jars and tubes 30c. Theatre of London, Ont. has 9,000 paid subscribers in a city of 75,000. Dr. Colin remarked that the Theatre Guild of New York, in the 20 years of its existence, has only [IIIT painful 12 F1#d Eczema cura ears' world-wide success. Tow by millions, Cuticura today! Meds THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO