GENERAL ITEMS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 652, 22 July 1921, Page 9

GENERAL ITEMS.

THE ART QF LISTENING. The art of listening is one of the most difficult for a girl to learn. She is, naturally enough, rather occupied with her own concerns at so momentous a period of her life, and it is hard for her to concentrate her attention on the prosy talk of some bore of either sex. And yet it has to be achieved in some way or other. The quiet attitude, restful and attentive, the look quite free from preoccupation, and the impression conveyed that the person speaking is, for the moment, the most interesting in the world, are not compassed in a day, any more than the great city of Rome. SPARKLING JEWELS. Women who own valuable jewellery should take personal care of it, and intelligent care is wanted. Leaving fine gold and precious stones to rattle around in a dusty jewel-box is giving them no attention, but neglect. Glean gold and silver by scrubbing with soft soapsuds with a soft toothbrush. After washing, cover them- with sawdust to dry. Rubbing half a lemon on silver will keep it from blackening and tarnishing. Diamonds must also be brushed lightly with soapsuds and rinsed in cologne Keep the edges in the diamond setting clean, scraping them gently with a clean toothpick, not hard enough to looseh the stone. TRAM NUISANCES. Everybody knows the type of woman whose belongings are always spread broadcast wherever she happens to be. In church her feather boa tickles the nose of whoever sits behind her, and her parasol gets across people’s feet when they move. In a crowded tram she will litter two or three seats with her possessions, .md look mightily aggrieved when asked to make way for other passed:qrs. She is generally of a pleasantly oblivious nature, and. immersed in a

agazine or newspaper, is happily un-

conscious of the discomfort she is musing to others. If she holds up a paper to readmit she does it in .such a vay as to endanger the eyes of people dtting next her.

A MODERN SHOP GIRL.. She must have a good appearance. She must be neat, and scrupulously careful in her attire. She must look both attractive and right. She must be intelligent. She must have untiring patience and courtesy. She much have a thorough knowledge of the qualities or! fhe goads she selling. She 'must know where everything in the building is soid.i She must be a judge of character, .that she may know how to deal with customers. She must be able to sell a proportion of goods which will justify hersalary. She must be punctual, honest, and reliable. CHILDREN'S HEALTH CODE.\ A health code for children’s observ,)ice was issued recently. It was given to the children with directions to ■pasta the leaflet inside the cover of their text-books. Perhaps some mothers who read this page would like to cut it out for their young people'sguidance. The code says; Sunsh i ne. —Sun yo ursdves. your clothes and your rooms; it v/ill stop the growth of the germs of sickness. Milk. This is the best - food, for growing children. • Drink a: least -/three cups a day. Clothing*.—Dress lightly; keep warm by exercise, play, and deep breathing, and not so many clothes. Dirt and Dust. —These are the cars and rails that carry disease. Avoid them if' you would keep well. Sleep.—Sleep with all windows open, top and bottom. Go to bed early. Get at least- nine hours’ sleep. Bathing.—Bathe at least twice a ■week, better once a day. Air. —Be in the open air every minute that you can. No inside air is ever so healthful as that of outdoors. Play.—Play every day, winter as well as summer, and always outdoors if you can. Food. —Wash your hands always before eating. Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly. Alcohol and Tobacco. These cause lack of, sureness and swiftness of nerves and stop your growth. Water. —Drink at least four cups full every day. Mouth. Nose and Teeth. Keep these parts clean, as they re t!:«* d .-ory.-ays for disease germs, v. k T night and morning.