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& &kjt .,.n4~ - ~ .?t.~>;~4v,,: - 4- Cook onion and celery in the melted' shortening until lightly. brown. Blend in flour and add milk; cook over low heat, stirring constantly; unti] thickened. Add eggs, macaroni, parsley, and sea- sonings. Spread evenly lu a shal- low pan and chil!. Shape jito croquettes and rolluin bread crurmbs, Fry until brown on al sides. Or, place ou greascd bak- ing sheet and bake at 375°F. for 30 minutes, turning to brown on al sides. Makes 1.2 croquet- tes. This unusual baked dish com- bines mashed potatoes with ste- ed, hard-cooked eggs and forms a pie with a golden brown po- tato crust. EGG POTATO PIE 2 tablespoons, shortening i tablespoon flour cup milk !P teaspoon sari Dash pepper 6 meduum potatoes, cooked and mashed. 5 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped parslcy l cUp g;rated sharp cheese Meit shortening, add four, blend wei, and cook over low heat until bubbiy. Add cold mik al.l at once ad cook, stirring constantly, until thickened for sauce. Add salit and pepper. Line battom and sides of a grcased 8- or 9-inch pie plate or sbalhow easserIoe with half the weI-seasoned masbed potatoes. Arrange sliced eggs in potato sheil. Top with parsiey, cheese, sauce, salt and pepper, Cover with remaîning mashed pota- toes Brush top with milk. Bke at 350°F. until brown. To malte it prettier, garnish witb sliced hard-cooked eggs and sUvers of pimiento. Five se-rv ingS. Signboard Painting In Pioneer Days Since the first known newvs- paper ini the colonies appeared u Boston lu 1690, New York ii 1725, Philadelphia in 171g, we cannot find an printed adver- tising or intelligence of earlier date. Istead, we must turn to co1mentaries published or in manuscript, to letters, deeds, and other documents of recod. We know, however, that seven- teenth-century advertising of tradesmien and artisans, ti- keepers, and professions was a matter of signs and signboards| placed before the hOlise. This was the traditional way of adver- tising one's business and serv- ice. Aiso, it 3rovided the first means of locating other houses. "Catty-cornered from the Sign of the Glave" or "Oppo2ite the Sign of the Mortar and Pestle" w e r e quite common forms of direction. Practically every ar- tisan advertised with a sign, but not aiways was it a painted sigu- board. Often - and this remain- Cd truc up to a4 ieast 1860 - the sigu was au eftlgy or sym- bo affixed or hung at or by the door. A large glotve, garter spin- nmig wheel, chair, pan, pot, or other suggestive object was used to designate that maters of such things kept shop at that place. As we progressed in t a d e, Big Heart-Said to be the third or fourth targest diamond in. the worid, this heart-shaped, deep blue gem is on sale for $300,O00. Though the owner's name was not dsclosed, the 31-carat sparkler is believed ta have belonged most recently ta a South American famiiy. mare and mare sigus appeared. Of record there were cardle- sticks, coffeepos, chocolate pots, ship, miechanical men, hammers and anvils, jugs, dishes, cups and saucers, docks, watches, reels, chairs, bureaus, gunis and pistols, statues af various kinds ani- mals, sieves, bedsteads, crock- ery, bottles, boxes and barrels used as tradesmen's and arti- sans* signs, Of -signboards we had so many and so variod a lot that onc c o u 1 d reconstruct a meniagerie, a historical portrait galery, a rosier of crafts and a collection of stranlge sud mythical things. Almost every pioneer airist a record once painted signbards John Singleton Copley, if le did not p a i n i signboards, rnad the' happy faculty fi painting arti- sans at work., Benjamir West, when just a lad, was encoùraged by the famed gunsmitb and philosopher, William H - n r y. Henry gave West the use of a paîntiug room and secured for hiu commissions ta pain sign- boards and portraits. West's flrst painting job was the exeuion of the portrait of a bat toi the Hat Tarern. The history of American art aud artists s filled with episodes af this kind. Gus- tavus Hesselius, the Swedish portrait painter, painted sigu- boards and crests ou carnages Making signs was in man cases as profitable as painting poirraits Furtlermore, it was good sdver- tising for the artist, "Sa-and-sa painted that grand new agu for Hast . . . at the Spotted Cat, or the William Pitt" was more ef- fective ihan confideutiai whis- pers that the artist had painted a portrait. And far more people gat to sec the subject. fI was pubiicity displayer, swung ta the four winds.-From "Pioncer America. Its First Three Cen- turies," by Carl W. Drepper Chrysanthemums In China Atit er b ir ds,. Granidfathier's greatest passion was chrysauthe- m [ums. He iever iailed to get new specimenis cadi autumn. Once, after one of our morruing walks with the birds, he suggest- ed takltng me to the famous gard- en of the Li famiiy, situated at the Yo-ssu gate li the city wali of Kiukiang. It was not iar from the wood. As the blue autumn sky was high and cloudless and it was early for us to go home, Grandfather thought fie might loolk for 'some new specimens of chrysanthemums, as it was the season of blooming. The garden had long been famous for the beauty of is structure and the skili with which it was planted. When ve arrived I iound that the head gardener knew my Grandiaiier. Leading us ta a painted bower he served tea and entered into a discussion wit Grandfather an the details of chrysanthemum culture. After a few minutes my attention was caught by a alil wooden stand an or or angemenit is ae- 'chrysanthemum Chu'u-hua-sha, 4d gardener cou- id the garden, rs ai every shape diather told Jne îbout sixty varn- ithemums-more ly promenading the garden Grandfather made, as usual, same reference to the first Ming cm- peror. He mentioned that this emperor uad written a poem on the chrysanthemum, aud .that it ran as follows: While a huidrcd flowers -blossom, I do nat, If I burst into bloom, they are afraid to show themselves. 'Tussling iith the west wind ail niglit before the doorstep, The great mass of chrysanthe mums waves its golden ar- mour. Grandfatheîivwent au ta explain how the poem conveyed the he- roic nature of the emperor; for the chrysauthemum has always becn admiled by our poets aud scholars foi the way lu which it blooms in spite of frost and sharp weather, as no other Sower does. The first Ming emperar was by birth a beggar and an illiterate; he ascended the ilirone by driv- ing out the Tartars. Before Jeaving the garden of the Li family, Giandfather corder- ed the gardener to send- a iew pots Of chrysanthemums -to our house. How well I remember what care he took of them and of bis ather chrysanthemums, watering them himself and ten- derly, pruniug them! It may sound a w aste ofi time, but surely it was a pleasant way for an oid mari to pass his time?-Fram "A Chiniese Chidhoad," by Cbiang Yee. HOW CAN I?. Q. How can I prevent odors in the refrigerater? A. If a piece of charcoal, about two luches square is plac- ed in the corner of the refriger- ator, mélons, cucumbers, banan- as, etc., may be placcd tagether with other foods withouî making the foods distasteful. This will keep the refrigerator odorless Q. How ean I make a dry shafpoo? A. Mix two aunces of corn- meal with one ounce of pow- dered orris root, Sprinkle this paowder in the hair and then brush thoroughly. Q. How can I ehop nts' quickly? A. Instead of chopping nuis for cakes o cookies, try placing them in a cloth and running-hèe rolling pin over themn. Q. How cai I beat the ove» more quickly? ' A. After lighting the gas burners of the oven, wait for about two minutes and then open the oven door for a second, This permits moist air to escape and the oven consequetly wil heat far more quickly after ihe ventilation. Q. HIow eau I check nose- bleed? A. Try the following remedy: Sit erect with arms raised and the head thrown slightly back. Apply ice cold wet cloths to the back of the neckt and forehead, Do not blow the nose. Q.. How eau I preserve patent leather shoes? A. A loth dippcd in the white o au egg is good for pre- serving paient tenter shoes. Fimsh the job by polishing with a soft cloth or chamois, Q. How eau I give linens a good color? A. A coat of blue enamel paint on the shelves of the linn eloset will not only male the Closet mOre attractive, but will keep the linens a good color. FIRST AID WITHOUT TEARS: Whenever you treat a skinned knee or any slight in- jury,,it's usually the siglt of the treatment or the thought of the-"stingy stuif" that frightens a youngster, nPt the slight injury Whcnever your child cores to ,you, with a scraped elbow, try to be calm. TeIl her in a confi- dent but kindly tone that you are going to wash her Clbow and make it better. Wash the et- bow gently using .soft, sterile cotton and pattdry. Then ex- plain that, "now it's clean i1 an going to paint a cat on it and start paiuting the antiseptic on the uncut skin. When youî tod- dier is interested in what you are doing to paint over the in- jury. the 'fright" is gone dnd the sting is scarcely noticed. If the antiseptic is colored sheqI boast about lier "pcture" to hex friends, and even if it is.,color- less she will watch\ you pretend to paint a picture. Ask youx doc- tor about non-stinging antisep- tics. EATING OUT WITH JUNiOR: Eating out with Junior or Juniorette needn't be a prbiem. lu fact, with a little frethought, meals away from home even with a toddler, can be a family delight. Try to choose a place that is fairly quiet and th ser- vice on the speedy side -No youngster eats wel indubbub, nor can you expcet him to sif quietly through a dinner of sev- eral courses, Most restaurants provide a high chair, and saome provide bbs. However, your ehild is more apt to eat as usual, if you take along his own famihir bib, spoon, cup and even his own plate. It's wise, too, to take bis own "canned" dinner andi have it warmed for you. This will preveut stomach upset. If you'd rather order Junior's dinner, try ta get food as much like the food he eats at home as possible. ct your toddler comfortably seated as sooi as you can, if you can get a booth, he can stand on the bcnch nd look around or i can walk around the table. It he gets restless vhile waiting for his tood, take hlm on a lile tour. He'll like this. Most people smile at a small child, but it is better not ta encourage Junior to get too friendly. Too much attention tends to cause even a toddler-size cbild to show off or it may embarass hlm and you. Junior may have to wait for you since you will nost likely have tA help feed him, ln this cale, don't let him wander about but produce te toy you brought to hel fill in lthis time. JEALOIS OF N E W BABY: Mrs. W. D. writes that her four- year old daughter. Wrndy, is very jealous of her baby sster. Janey. "She cries and raises au awful fuss whenever I do any- thiig for Janey." says Mrs. W D. "Wat can I 1do to help Wendy like her sister?" The green--eyed dragon, jeal- ousy, is making Weidy's life pretty miserable. So if I were you P'd decide to let the huse- work slide, until you get Wendy happy again. Take tiume to first do something with big sister, such as having a little snack to- gether before feeding Janey. Tell Wendy a story or sit ber an your tnee and cuddle her and help her get dressed. After al she has to be "eased out" af first- child attention gradually. When Wendy :S dressed say: "It's little slster's turn for attentiqn now," And ask Wendy ta be your hittIl helper. This way youll get Wendy working with you, not against you. She'lI soan get interested in her new sister and be saying: "My baby." If you and your husband give Wendy first place for a while until she knows you have enough love for both childreu, it will Leep her happier, (baby Janey won't mind), and you'll be hap- pier, too. Mrs. R. A.: Battle-fcd babies get cod liver oil nd orange juice as carly as twa weeks. Parents are lnvited te post their problems to Stella McKay, Box 1, 123 18th St., New Toron- te, Ont, Please enclose stamped, addressed envelope for personal reply. DIAGNOSIS S. Tupper Bigelow, of Toronto, tells the tale ai a young doctor who huug up hi§ shingle in a small towu and waited for bis first patient. Some days later eue arrived - covered from head to foot with an angry, dangerous- looking rash. The puzzled young medico hastily consulted his text books but could find no help there. Fiually he said to the patient, "Did you ever have this affliction before?" "Oh, sure, DoC," the patient replied. "I've had It twice before," "WTlc dam- nation," diagnosed ihe doctor. "you've got it again." MERRY MENAGERIE "I'm lot sure, dear, but I think two or three of the chiMti nr are Upsîdedown ta Preveni Peelng ý f:âIeZE2iUZL ur Child's Health And Care By STELLA McKAY toa triangles, es. Arrange 3 layers in be con- h is tl¶Is eese, and e decora- fior-mare ,-peas, pimiento, salt, butter, and . Spread evenly :ing disb 10x6x2. mixture, Make 6 rice mixture and into cadh well aing cheese over O° F. for 30 min- ggs are set. Six wauld lite egg a meatless imeal. baked or fried, prefer. Just be -risp and golden CROQUETTES minced onion Sa short-