“HEY, MABEL!” ® By ELSA S. GRANT © McClure Newspaper Syndioate, ; WNU Bervice. ABEL PORTER, Miss May- belle Porter to you, drew her jade taffeta down over her golden head and inspected her feminine loveliness in the dresser mir ror. It would be an untruth to say that her reflection was unattractive, but there was room for kmprovement, upon herself as already a member of woman's vast estate, Why, the boys were all crazy about her and wasn't the new district school superintendent calling this evening to take her out? Mr, Edward Lovelace, Edouard to Mabel! She was noting the effect of her jade taffeta with some satisfaction when her reverie was suddenly shat- tered by the squealing of brakes and a plercing shout from the frout street. “Hey, Mabel!" It was Georgie Blake. Mabel tried to concentrate on Ed- ouard, but Georgie shouted again. The shout cracked in the middle, Georgie having reached the age when shouting is precarious, He had graduated from high school the year before with Mabel and seemed to think that she had remained on his plane. He was a tall youth with a long neck in which an Adam's apple con- tinually oscillated. A shock of red hair surmounted him, He worked In a garage and was usual- Iy attired In overalls and covered with grease, “Hey, Mabel!” Mabel put her head out the window. Georgle was resplendent in a yellow tie and a blue suit. “Hey, Mabel, let's go to the movies!" He yelled because he was racing the engine of his car to keep It going. It was a wreck of a car that flapped its fenders and made the air hideous with its din, “Not tonight,” Mabel screamed. It was futile. Georgle was waving his arms ex- citedly, He wanted her to hurry. He pointed his index fingers and wiggled his thumbs, meanwhile boune- ing on the seat, He meant there was a Western ple ture showing at the Palace, Mabel withdrew her head in disgust. » . % “Georgie Is so juvenile,” she sald to her reflection. It was easy to understand from her tone that she and Georgie had noth- ing in common. “Edouard,” Mabel sighed, different, so educated.” Mabel heard her father shouting and Georgie must have heard him, too, be cause he cut the motor to a stuttering murmur and then stalled it, His rancous shout split the quiet of the evening air. “Hey, Mabel, make It snappy I™ She put out her head and sald sharply, “I'm not going,” and pulled it in again. “Not going? Hey, Mabel! He left his car to discover what was the trouble. “What's the matter with you?" Georgie demanded through the screen door, “Nothing. I have an engagement with Mr. Edouard Lovelace this eve- ning." “Oh!” Georgie gulped, then his red hair seemed to rise In spite of Its pomade, ; “Listen, you don't mean that new district superintendent, do you? Not that sissy? Why, he's old enough to be your father! Hey, Mabel, are you crazy ?™ “He's not,” Mabel defended. “Edouard Is just out of college. And here he is, now," she added tri- umphantly as a blue roadster rolled up before the porch. An elegant per- son in flannels and a green blazer waved a limp hand, “Hello, Maybelle! Shall 1 come In?" “No need, Edouard,” Mabel sald. “I'll be right there. Oh, this is Geor gie Blake. Georgie, this is Mr. Edouard Lovelace” “How do you do, Georgie,” enunci- ated Edouard, pleasantly, like the parson to the parish children, “Rats!” Georgle snapped at him. Ignoring the steps he vaulted over the porch railing and landed right in Mabel's father's petunias, Georgie did not hesitate but raced to his car. He cranked It viciously and went roaring away, his yellow tie flapping like a banner over his shoul der. “is so Georgie did not try to see Mabel for two days and then he called her on the telephone. “Hey, Mabel” “Rats!” Mabel snapped back at him and hung op. The telephone rang every fifteen minutes for the rest of the day and Mabel did not dare to answer it for fear it might be Edouard. It wasn't It was always Georgie, “Well, what is it?” she demanded at last, “Hey, Mabel, tomorrow's Saturday. What do you say to a plenie?” “Really,” Mabel answered distantly, patting her back hair, “really, Geor gle, 1" Edouard was going to be in Boston for the week-end. Perhaps after all ft wouldn't be a bad idea, “Very well,” she sald. “Call for me at nine o'clock.” v . * » was a beautiful day. Saturday Wabel found Georgle's car a trifle un- comfortable after Ndouard’s roadster, but Georgie praised her cold meat sandwiches and she managed to have a good time, After lunch they were driving along a country lane when Georgle sudden- ly pulled up the emergency and shut off the Ignition, “Listen,” he sald determinedly to Mabel, “somebody has to tell you this and I guess {t's going to be me.” Mabel was thrilled, he looked so dramatle, “Mabel, Edward Lovelace Is mar ried, - His family is here.” Mabel paled for an {pstant, then she flushed, “It's a lie!” she cried. “1 can al- ways tell when you lle, Georgie Blake |” Georgie was in a panic. Ma. bel always could tell, “Well,” he sald grimly, getting out to crank the car, “let's prove It." They drove farther on and stopped before a small cottage, Georgie climbed out. “There doesn't seem to be anyone home. Let's look around.” * * » Mabel stepped deflantly to the ground and followed Georgle around to the back. small garage, garage upon their appearance. are your names?” “My name is William Lovelace,” re. Georgle. turn, “And I'm Tommy, ma'am.” father?” “My father is superintendent schools,” the older recited glibly. ger. Romance was shattered, as she clung to Georgle's arm. confessed, they do In the talkies. “Well, never mind, dear,” Georgie gulped. He helped her into the car and then went around to crank it. “Why don't you drive? he offered generously above the din. Mabel shifted gratefully to the driv- er's seat, secretly elated at this rare privilege, Somebody pulled Georgle's cont tails, He turned to find a little tow-headed urchin smiling up at him, “Say, mister,” the little chap yelled, “If you'll give me two bits like you did them kids, I'll be Johnny Love. lace for you!” What Mabel screamed at Georgle was lost In the roar of the car as it went careening down the road. All the surprised little boy could see was a dim figure running after it in the cloud of thick dust yelling: “Hey, Mabel!” Honeybees Never Yet Domesticated by Man The honeybee Is often spoken of as domesticated, but this is far from true Although men and bees have been closely associated since the dawn of history, the honeybee is apparently as wild today ss It was centuries ago. Other wild animals have yielded to man's influence and many of them are now as dependent upon man as man Ie | upon them: but the bees in apiaries are as wild as are their cousins in dense forests, Bees taken from a bee tree and placed in a modern hive are as much | at home there as though they were de | scended from generations of hive raised bees. On the other hand, a swarm that has jeft a modern aplary and settled in a hollow tree fares as well In its new environment as did any of its ancestors In cave or forest | Bees are no more domesticated than are the bats that are numerous in the | barn or attic. Bee specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture explain this | unchanging trait in bees by stating | that the queen and the drone that | mates with her-the only bees having | the power of reproduction-have no contact with the outside world and therefore have no new experiences to pass along to their offspring. The worker bees, who are constantly sub | Ject to new conditions, have no off | spring and no opportunity to pass or | to future generations the benefits of | their experiences. “Little Minds With Big Voices” It is probable that If science could devise an apparatus capable of weigh | ing and measuring the responsibility | for all the things that go wrong in the | world, it would be found that most of | mankind's errors in running its affairs arise from oratory. Through the ages glib tongues have wagged, and the world has wagged with them. Little minds with big voices have an entirely disproportionate influence upon human affairs, Silver tongues carry weak men into power, put bad laws on our statute books and trick people into permitting enactment of worse ones when they fail. A nation of mutes probably would become the most wise ly governed people of all time ~North- western Miller, Charity Dog to Retire Victor, the sliky-haired retriever who trotted the platforms of Buston (Eng land) station for six years collecting funds for injured railway employees, is to retire on account of age. In that time he has collected $13,000, He wore no collar or chaln, but carried a box into which coins were and he became so expert that he did not enter empty cars or compartments, Jack, another retriever, is in training to take Victor's place, . 8 THE CENTRE asiant your carefully coiffed head a pert beret of either velvet, or that which is very new, quilted taffeta or crepe, When you see the new berets you understand why the movement spreading like wildfire throughout the length and breadth of all fashiondom. You could buy a dozen or more of these fascinating new berets and no two would be alike. If you are the type which looks best ia big generous felt, of the newest models are as large and pleturesque as a brimmed hat. Pose a black velvet beret atop your “permanent” with the summer organ- dies and sheer prints you are loath to give up during the hot midseason days and you will realize a hundred per cent returns In the way of chic and charm. And that new sheer woolen shirtwaist dress (or is It of the heavy tie silk which is equally as vogulsh) which you lately acquired in accord ance with fashion's dictate for fall of course If you have not already done 80 you will be investing in a felt beret to wear with It which will give your outfit just the right dash of color. Be sure it sports a saucy feather of some sort or other. If it is color you are looking for to enliven your new fall ensemble or to cheer up the black sheer wool after. vested In for practical afternoon wear, you will find It In the swanky beret and scarf as pictured at the top to the Muliti-colored cord- ed velvet (stripes are everywhere present In the fall style picture) is cut to form a geometric design for the beret. A Jeweled clip attaches itself nt the exact center front of this gay little headplece. The scarf is taffeta ing look. The beret tion has centered In the iliustra- ways about it. Of course it must be worn Just so, to wield Its magic sway. But trust mod ern youth to see to that, There Iz a little top section formed of grosgrain cunning a saucy topknot. The rest of this little flirtatious creation is of black felt which makes It Just the hat to wear with tailored togs. Among the millinery showings out the beret of is an outstanding feature either quilted or stitched or as you Here is an attractive type (be It Is developed of The trim silk best. low to the left). black grosgrain. lacquered ribbon, rivals In the fleld Versitile types abound in the field chief among which are flattering tricornes and devastat- flowers and feathers. feathers. Brims also flourish in the mode and they are very versatile attention is called to one of the new. right. In the early fall models crepe which fashions this dashing model, Note the gay feather follows the line of the brim, a gesture which is oft repeated In the newer modes, An ultra chic woman's hat of black velvet concludes this group. It Is of the beret family. At one side It rolls up with studied grace, dipping low at the other. The brush of simulated algrette adds great elegance, © Western Newspaper Union, SUBDUED GLITTER ENHANCES FROCKS An avalanche of cellophane fabrics has appeared on the market for fall, adding to the brilliance of the mod- ern age, Wools, silks, synthetics and velvets ~all will be seen this fall highlighted with Interwoven giints of the popular cellophane, Nothing escapes, not even that good old sports standby, wool jersey. This year it, too, has its subdued glitter achieved by flocks of sliver cellophane, There's even a cellophane lace, which is ns ethereal as anything you'll be likely to see this side of the pearly gates, It looks like frosted cobwebs or something. A new material called anthracite is as shiny as that hard black substance you shovel Into the furnace, but the analogy stops there. It's sleek, soft and slippery, yet with that high-rol ished finish, thanks again to cello. phane, What looks like diminutive copper or steel beads appearing here and there in the new woolens is merely in terwoven ¢ellophane, And, as a matter of fact, practically any new fabric you see this fall that baffles you Is pretty sure to be partly cellophane, Blond Fur Collars Black coats with blond fur collars are especially flattering to Junior girls, Badger and natural lynx promise to be two favorite trimmings of the coming season, : Fruity Earrings i They're wearing cherries and straw. in thelr ears now, artificial of course, with boutonnieres to match for the lapels, SATIN VOGUE By CHERIE NICHOLAS For & “first” frock to Initiate the new season and at the same time fin. ish the midseason fashionably, choose satin. The new satin arrivals are irresistible. They are so sleek, suave and comely, and they lend themselves #0 smartly to chic lingerie neckwear accompaniment. Top your jacketed satin costume with a cushionbrim black felt beret as the young lady In the pleture done as a final touch and you will on a high style look that cannot be sutdone, - That Body of Yours By JAMES W. BARTON, M. D. Food and Mental and Physical Work URING the World war, found it nations were conducted to learn just how much food an Individual needed to do his mental and physical work prop erly, The Nutrition laboratory of the Car. negle Institution conducted formation, lalanced or “all round” diets were used. One squad of ten subjects re ceived 3,000 ealorles (heat units) of food dally, the other only 1,800 cal ories, through a period of two months. 1 to thelr squad gain through accuracy in the squad also made 50 per cent Similar differences in memory between the two squads, reduced ration squad ap but actually month, and also currents, Using Bens the ‘iveness fork, electric tuning to Laird, Colgate univer real damage rather than any t reduced ratica the brain of the What about the physical or body ing with a pencil between two paral lel the squad on reduced ra. tions not only made more mistakes but showed less improvement in two lines, squad did In the first month, Strength of grip was decreased 8 hand being more affected tha the Speed of eye movement was reduced 6 per cent in the reduced diet group. Finger movement was also reduced in the reduced diet group. What do these certainly lessened, * » - Physical Examination at School off to school have learned that this is the If, however, for the good of the majority, doctor and dentist, this because you have had your child cialist, and our children's is the general physique or structure of the child, the way it stands or sits, its walk, the straightness of the spine, the condition of the teeth as to straightness, the presence of little cav- ities ip the teeth, the shape of the mouth and face, the condition of the nose and throat and many other things about youngsters that school nurses, dentists and doctors have learned in their experience with thou sands of children. The very fact that you object to this complete examination which means the removal of the child's clothing so that the back and spine may be examined, will get your youngster off on the wrong foot at school. He may get the idea that he should have a little different treatment at school than that given to other youngsters and may have trouble ad- justing himself to the other young sters, And as you know, It is this adjust. ing of children to regulations, to the rights and privileges of other chil dren, that keeps them from being “sdd” and possible mental cases In the future, Instead of objecting to it, make sure that your child gets this thorough ex. amination, (Copyright y==WNU Servic Kerman Rugs Kirman or Kerman rugs are woven in Persian and are made of cotton warp: t+ or three lines of blue weft; and the sSehna knot, They are finely and closely woven, and of medium thickness, and have naturalistic floral patterns and soft but rich coloring, Housewife's Idea Box To Wash Berries If you could pick berries yourself necessary wash them before But it is advisable to ores. Place them {in sieve, Lower large bowl Then drain them, if necessary. THE HOUBEWIFE to wash bought a colander or the colander to a clean water, peat iarge of Re- the process Over Man’s Birthplace? “It is now admitted,” says Dr. Alexander Winchell in Pre- generally man’s birthplace present by the wa Some f the Indian ago Sir John ocean,” Murray ers of years ditl locate the boundaries of this lost ton In the Los Angeles Times. summer his the land, writes Ransome Sut- Last borrowed a from the and made India and trustees Mabahiiss, vernment, echo-soundings between South America, According 1 ner, secretars findings Lemuria (a wana Land South confirm part o . which overlapped India, Africa and Brazil) existed un- til quite re the Age Ray- entiy-——u chelles islands an chipela- them and i avi once high the goes were its all finds fminl ¢ ee! § $ Animal organisms, ie one gani that ti dence ¥ : i connected by Able to Say “No!” As a rule, sharp business men are rather blunt. 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