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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, S. C-. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1939 Color Is the .Major Theme in Cay Spring Song of Fashion By CHERIE NICHOLAS IN CLARION notes loud and * clear the spring song of fashion rings out the message of the importance of color for coming modes. That which is destined to prove a dramatic color program starts out in midseason with handsome woolens that are being tailored alluringly into smart suits and ensembles, also topcoats as attractive as ere the light of fashion shown upon. If you are impatient to don color you do not have to wait for the actual arrival of spring, neither are you called upon to travel to sunny climes to wear one of the new bright woolen outfits, for at this very mo ment fashion-alert women are ac quiring tailleurs of flashing, dash ing gay wool weaves that forecast the color-glory of suits, ensembles, dresses and coats that will enliven the style scene throughout the com ing months. Early spring tweeds “say it’* ir resistibly via plaids and stripes that are superbly colorful. Playing up bright woolens in trios is one way of showing enthusiasm for the new novelty stripes, plaids and checks. In such instances a stripe, a plaid or check and a plain are so inter related in color values as to make a stunning costume such as any lady of fashion might covet. The tailored suit of plaid woolen in the foreground of our illustration in softest shades of rose and green with wool jersey blouse of dusty pink would sound a triumphant high coloratura note under a fur coat in any clime where the thermometer persists in registering low or with light accessories it will prove ideal on a southern cruise. From Paris comes the dramatic sport ensemble shown to the left in the group. Lucien Lelong creates this style-significant costume of mul ticolored stripe tweed. The blouse is in green jersey enhanced with a brilliant studded belt. The oncoming rush for plaided or striped woolens is modishly told in the two attractive models shown in the background. Crossbar plaid in blue and white imported tweed makes the topcoat *and jacket for the costume shown to the left with matching blue monotone skirt. Bright yellow, red, blue and a nat ural beige blend harmoniously in the beautiful plaid topcoat of import ed tweed at the right. It is lined with matching blue silk crepe. The task that fashion sets before the designer of smart wool outfits for spring is to so inter-relate colors, that combined make a harmonious individualized entity of their own. It is not beyond the bonds of good taste to combine a stripe, a plaid and a plain. In fact, the working of novelty woolens in trios is one of the smartest newest moves among designers who notably lead in cos tume art. The dominant note in early spring fashioning is, as it has been for some time past, the contrast jack et and skirt two-piece suit. The stripes and plaids and nubby wool weaves that go to make up these youthful suits are more fascinating than ever. In stylizing these popu lar numbers designers are making a big play on pockets. Sometimes the front of the jacket is fairly plas tered with innumerable decorative as well as useful pockets. Newest among woolens in use for spring are diagonal stripe effects such as a gray wool with wide white stripes running diagonally across. Prospects are that we will be see ing more of stripes this season than ever. C Western Newspaper Union. Bows and Beaux It takes a bow or more to catch a beau. With bows at her waist, there’s sure to be beaux to the fore for the girl in the portrait dress as you see here pictured. Naively draped off the shoulders, the dress in black velvet has as its only adorn ment a soft gold kid belt which was especially designed by Criterion to enhance its richness. Note the tiny bows frolicking ’round, adding a so phisticated air to this girdle of gold. The wtj£ velvet hat with its twin bows carries out the theme of this dinner gown. Calot With Earmuffs The clever calot, favorite of schoolgirls the country over, re turns this winter embellished with fluffy earmuffs and warmly lined with bright plaid flannelette. The earmuffs can be worn up or down. Neckwear Means Accessories Also Neckwear doesn’t mean just pique and batiste or organdie collars. Neckwear (at least the items sold at neckwear counters) doesn’t mean just pique and batiste or or gandie collars. Neckwear in the modern interpretation of the word means ruchings, embroideries, stiff little Buster Brown collars, Irish lace collar and cuff sets, little bows for your neck, with little lacy pock ets to match. Neckwear may be in velvet with mother-of-pearl flowers and jewels. It may be of grosgrain ribbon or of chiffon, or it may be of velvet ribbon or of taffeta, satin, lame or kid. It may be an elaborate sequin bolero or it may be a wee jacket of ruffled net. At any rate neckwear is a most featured theme for spring. Squirrel Sets Off Spray of Orchids For night wear, one of the more delicate pelts should be chosen. Squirrel will set off a spray of orchids like nobody’s business. In undyed squirrel look for clear gray, untinged with brown, and a close even pile. “Flank’’ squirrel is usu ally dyed brown, and costs less than gray. Old-Fashioned Slips Slips have gone old-fashioned- camisole tops with lace beading and baby blue ribbon. Lace ruffles and ribbon decorate the bottom of the slip, too. For Winter Wear A white chiffon blouse banded with black val lace is shown in one collection for wear with a black faille suit. IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S UNDAY I chool Lesson By HAROLD L. LUNDQU1ST, D. D. Dean of The .Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. £ Western Newspaper Union. \» .... Lesson for February 5 > Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se lected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. PETER PREACHES AT PENTECOST LESSON TEXT—Acts 2:12-18, 36-41. GOLDEN TEXT—Not by might, nor b> iwer, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of «ts.—Zecharlah 4:6. We need a revival. With one ac cord leaders of the Church agree on that point although they may dif fer widely on other matters. So cial and civic leaders agree. One prominent government official re cently said that the only hope for tiie world in this hour of conflict and confusion was a return to the Christian faith of our fathers. He was but one of many outstanding men who have expressed such a belief. How may such a revival of faith toward God (with its quickening of the believer and the resultant sal vation of sinners) be brought about? Certainly it is not in the power of man to produce it, although he does have a vital part in surrendering himself to God’s plan and purpose so that He may work again in the midst of His people. Our lesson for today clearly indicates how God worked on Pentecost, namely, through a Spirit-filled people, pro claiming His own Word, with aston ishing results following. Will not God work in the same way today if we only give Him a chance? I. An Amazing Spiritual Experi ence (w. 12, 13). Read the first 11 verses of this chapter and you will learn of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples—as the rushing of a mighty wind, in tongues of fire, and in the ability to proclaim the Word of God to all ,men. There is no use talking about an other Pentecost as though God needs to repeat that marvelous dajr. But the essence of what occurred on Pentecost is the deep need of both individual Christians and of the Church today. In much (one is al most ready to say most) of our Christian work there is not only a failure to recognize the Holy Spirit, but what appears to be an actual ignoring of Him. One of the great experiences of literally thousands of students who have come- under the writer’s care during the years is their sudden understanding of the fact that the Holy Spirit is a person —yes, a convicting, regenerating, di recting, and energizing member of the divine Trinity, working in and through man. II. An Effective Spiritual Message (vv. 14-18, 36. See also vv. 19-35). The characteristics of a real gos pel message are found here. First of all there must be a Spirit-filled preacher. He may be a minister or he may be a layman, but if the Spirit of God is upon him, there will be the right kind of message. That message will not be an es say, book review, or dissertation on social or civic problems, but an ex position of the Word of God. Note that Peter preached and interpreted prophecy — a subject which no preacher should neglect—but that he did so not for the purpose of hav ing a sensational sermon subject, but in order to reveal the glories of the person and work of Christ—a lesson some preachers need to learn. The manner of preaching is also important. Peter was definite, ear nest, bold, and decidedly personal in his preaching. A man who is speaking in the energy of the flesh should beware of such marks upon his preaching, but a Spirit-filled man should rejoice in the holy boldness and assurance which the Holy Spirit gives. He will be delivered from any temptations to be extreme or unkind, but will at the same time be led to say those things which will prick the hearts of people and cause them to turn to Christ. III. An Appropriate Spiritual Re sult (vv. 37-41). We often say that there is very lit tle old-time conviction of sin today, and alas, it is all too true. It is not even the privilege of many spiritu ally-minded preachers who present a true gospel to see such a response as Peter saw on Pentecost. But that does not mean that the Spirit is not working. God does not hold us responsible for outward evidence of results. He does hold every teacher and preach er responsible for faithful discharge of his sacred stewardship. That in cludes more than the public minis try of teaching a Sunday School class or preaching a sermon. It means that the individual’s life is right with God—no trickery, no dis honesty, no double dealing with God or man; a life yielded to the control of the Holy Spirit. Next comes dili gence in study of God’s Word, and a willingness to proclaim its whole truth without fear or favor, in sea son and out of season. The Living Word Christ is the Living Word; so it is the Word of God that has come from God, and has come into this world, and by which all and every operation of God is effected. Where the Word of God is received the soul is begotten of God. WHAT to EAT and WHY <s>- - {‘ \ C. Houston Goudiss Touches Upon the Food Values of Fish and Shellfish; Shows How They Can Help to Improve Nutritive Quality of the Diet By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS A PRESENT-DAY nutritionist might easily quarrel with the traditional distinction between fish, flesh and fowl. For the flesh of fish, cattle, swine, sheep and poultry is commonly referred to as “meat; ,, and the nutritive values of all these foods properly may be considered together. Their composi tion is very similar, consisting principally of protein, water and fat, with the chief variation occurring in the fat content. They also average about one<$>- per cent of minerals and con tain some of the vitamins in varying amounts. Fish vs. Other Flesh Foods There is a wide variation among the different kinds of fish in the amount of fat they contain. In gen eral, fish have less fat and more water than other forms of meat. Their tissue fibers are also shorter, which makes for ease of digestion. In many cases, their flavor is less pronounced because there are fewer extractives. For this reason, fish is considered less stimulating, and that is also why it is often served with some sort of sauce, or with a lemon garnish to point up the flavor. The proteins of fish are regard ed as equally useful with other forms of meat for helping to build and repair body tissues. Most lean fish are richer in minerals than, fatty fish; in this respect, they resemble lean meats. Salt water fish are notable as a source of iodine, required for the proper functioning of me thy roid gland. It is desirable that this mineral be included in the dietary to help prevent simple goiter. sun, which stores up energy in green plants. The sun is concerned, too, with the production of vitamin D, as it is by means of sunshine that our best source becomes available. Fish liver oils are the richest nat ural sources of Vitamin D. This vitamin is necessary for the prop er utilization of calcium and phos phorus in building strong bones and sound teeth. We prize highly the liver oils of the cod, halibut, salmon, swordfish and tuna for their fine amount of this precious vitamin. The body oils of certain fish are also valued for their vitamin D. Some varieties that are notable in this respect are salmon, her ring and sardines. It is agree able as well as economical to ob tain vitamin D by serving seafood, because fish supplies so many other valuable nutrients at the same time. The Cattle of the Sea The most significant difference between fish and most other flesh foods is that with the exception of certain shellfish which are pro duced under government regula tion, “crops’’ from the sea are neither planted by man, nor cul tivated by him. Unlike the farmer or the cattle man, the fisherman gathers his “harvest” without the previous ef fort of sowing seeds or cultivating plants; without the necessity of providing shelter or fodder. To a man or woman who has never enjoyed the experience of catching fish for dinner, the sea may suggest nothing but an ex panse of blue-green water. But to those who are familiar with the habits of its denizens, the sea is a fascinating place . . . teeming with life. It contains many forms of vegetable materials, of which seaweed is the best known. These provide food for the lower forms of animal life which inhabit the waters. They, in turn, are eaten by larger creatures. In the final analysis, all forms of animal life in the sea, as on land, are depend ent for their sustenance upon the Fish Is Universally Available There are perhaps more varie ties of fish than any other type of first-class protein food. A gov ernment bulletin has listed 40 kinds besides smoked and salted fish and the various shellfish. Thus the use of fish provides ample opportunities for varying the menu. Moreover, though fish is more perishable than other flesh foods, it is available today in ev ery town and hamlet, however re mote from the waterways. No matter where she lives, the homemaker can choose from a wide variety of canned, dried, smoked, salted and quick-frozen fish. And both transportation and refrigeration have been so im proved that fresh-caught fish are distributed far inland. The quick-frozen fish should be handled as carefully as fresh fish, kept under refrigeration, and used within a reasonable time aft er purchasing. Canned fish, nat urally, requires no refrigeration, and a supply can always be kept on hand both for everyday use and for emergencies. The most important canned fish, in terms of the amounts packed and sold, is salmon. This flavor- some fish is an excellent and eco nomical protein food which is also notable for its energy value; its calcium, phosphorus and iodine; and as a source of vitamins A and D. Other canned seafoods that are sold in volume include tuna, sardines, shrimp and clams. Canned crab and lobster meats and oysters are also to be found upon the shelves of most grocers, together with other va rieties of seafood, some packed in tomato sauce. When using canned salmon and other kinds of fish that have been I T’S fun to wear the new styles first I To have something de cidedly smart and refreshingly different before everybody else starts to wear it. These patterns bring you ideas for new styles that are right up at the top of fashion’s preferences, just as pretty and be coming as they can be! You don’t need a lot of sewing experience to work with these designs. Each in cludes a step-by-step sew chart to guide beginners. The Petticoat Dress. If you want something just as youthful and flbttering as it is ex citingly new, make yourself the charming petticoat frock. The skirt is cut with an exaggerated flare, so that you can wear a real petticoat under it, or sew in petti coat ruffles, for rustle and charm. Above the doll-waist, the bodice is gathered over the bosom, and has a crisp little frill that simulates the line of a bolero. High-shoul dered sleeves complete it* Vic torian charm. The whole thing does nice things to your figure, and it’s just about the most seduc tively feminine fashion you can choose. Make it of taffeta, flat crepe or silk print. Skating Suit With Hood. Whether you ice or roller-skate, this is the thing to wear! And since the skating silhouette will be very smart for spring in sports clothes, too, you’ll want a run about outfit made with this same pattern, later on. The fitted, high-shouldered jacket, buttoned straight up to the throat, is ex cellent style for street and sports wear, as well as the swirling skirt. If you make this suit to wear for ice skating or in a cold climate, line both skirt and jacket of wool. The Patterns. No. 1669 is designed for sizes 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20. With long sleeves, size 14 requires 4% yards of 39 inch material. With short sleeves 4% yards. Requires 4Ya yards of pleating. No. 1673 is designed for sizes 11, 13, 15, 17. Size 13 requires 1% yards of 54 inch material for long- sleeved jacket, 1 yard for short- sleeved jacket. 1% yards of 54 inch material for the skirt and % yard for the cap. To line jacket, IYa yards of 54 inch material; to line skirt, 1% yards; to line cap, % yard. Send your order to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., Room 1020, 211 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, 111. Price of patterns, 15 cents (in coins) each. @ Bell Syndicate.—WNU Service. put into the cans before cooking, it is advisable to conserve the juices which cooked out during the sterilization process, as these con tain valuable nutrients. Varieties of Shellfish Clams, oysters, shrimp and scal lops differ somewhat from other forms of seafood, chiefly in that they contain some carbohydrates. They have very little fat. Oysters are rich in iodine and they might be compared to the glandular or gans, such as liver and kidney, as a source of three vitamins, A, B and G. Place of Fish in the Diet The most important contribution of all forms of fish is their pro teins, which as we have seen may be used interchangeably with those of beef, pork, lamb, veal and poultry. The iodine of sea foods and shellfish is also ex tremely important, and in some varieties, the content of vitamins A and D. The more fatty fish, in cluding mackerel, salmon, eels, herring, catfish and shad are com paratively rich in energy values. The fuel value of cod, flounder, perch, smelts and haddock, which are low in fat, and halibut and whitefish which have a moderate amount, may be increased through the use of a rich sauce, or they may be cooked in fat. Taking into consideration its food values «nd economy, and when the preserved forms are uti lized, its ease of preparation, the homemaker who desires to feed her family well should serve fish or shellfish, in some form, much oftener than once each week! ©—WNU—C x Houston Goudiss—193»—48. ' TIPS to Lrardeners Know Your Herbs * LJ ERBS are becoming more popular each year because they are easy to grow and help make everyday dishes more appe tizing and flavorful. Here are im portant facts about the more im portant herbs which you can grow in your backyard garden: Anise—Seeds used to flavor bread, cake, cookies, candy; green leaves good for flavoring salad. Borage — Leaves and flowers give unusual tang to fruit drinks and are good salad garnish; blos soms good cut flowers. Caraway—Seeds used to flavor bread, cake, cookies, cheeses, baked apples. Chives—Young leaves eaten like onions, or cut up to flavor soups and salads. Dill—Seeds and leaves used for making dill pickles. Sweet Fennel—Fresh stems eat en like celery or used in salads; bulb at base eaten raw or cooked; leaves add flavor to sauces and soups. Marjoram—Used for seasoning poultry dressing; young leaves good for soups and salads; makes attractive house plant. Sage—Excellent in meat and poultry dressings. • - ■- , ■ a CHOOSE FERRY’S you know they’ll grow Disappointing stands of vege tables and flowers may be caused by seeds that have be come too old to produce first- class crops. It is difficult for gardeners to distinguish between M stale** seeds and seeds in their prime. To help you, all Ferry’s Seed packets are dated. But first. Ferry’s Seeds must pass rigid tests for germination and vitality. When buying your seeds, look for this year’s date-mark, “Packed for Season 1939.” It’s on the back of every packet in your local dealer’s convenient display of Ferry’s Seeds. Ferry-Morae Seed C« M Seed Cromer,, Detroit and San Franelaea. Send for handaomo Home Garden Catalog. FERRY’S / SEEDS USE FERRY'S GARDEN SPRAY—NON- POISONOUS. NON-STAINING. ECONOMICAL lOnlyz Good Merchandise Can Be CONSISTENTLY Advertised • BUY ADVERTISED GOODS •