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Spaders American Designer Pattern Table Manners Amy Vanderbilt's Etiquette "DEAR MISS VANDERBtLf: Is ft ever proper to serve coffee dem- ttasse except after dinner? 1 was given some delightful demitasses at Christmas, each one a different pastel color, and so seldom serve dfflner In anything that approaches formality that I should like to kffow If I way properly use them at any other time. N. Sacramento, Calif." Increasingly 1 find this small coffee cup used any time you wish to serve just a small amount of coffee. In Europe, as you know, coffee is always served in these small cups, even in some countries at breakfast. In Memphis recently I attended a small pre-dinner reception be fore my lecture and noted that on the table with the hors d'oeuvres there was, in addition to non-alcoholic punch and alcoholic drinks, a handsome coffee urn surrounded by demitasses.

In many plac-es in the South and in the Southwest and in the West, it is quite custo- coffee before they even contemplate their food. I remember that Stanley Marcus in Dallas decided to "civilize" mary for people to be served hot his fellow Texans by offering them hot bouillon in demitasses, in his posh restaurant atop the store, in an effort to woo them away from their pre-meal coffee. At least this suggests anothe use for your pretty demitasses. "DEAR MISS VANDERB1LT: My mother works as companion housekeeper to an 86-year-old widower and all of the meals are served formally. She would like help with the following: As head of the family (when entertaining the family at ver from the right.

In most for-j host to taste and approve before mal service (and this is the Euro-)it is poured for the guests. pean system) filled dishes arej slaccd from the right and removed (MiRS vanderbilfs booklet en from the left. But here, to facilitate titled Table Manners (No. 202) is availabe for 23 cents. For your copy write to Miss Amy Vanderbilt, in care of this newspaper.

P. O. Box 503, Radio City Station, New York. 19 N.Y.) serving, service from the left, even of filled dishes, is quite acceptable. Yes, a small wine should be amount of poured for the the Dear The Angry Horde! ABIGAIL VAN BUREN should be kicked out of the union.

DEAR ABBY: This is for the he lon tou0 j' A good bar who complained about; Welcom children any time nothers taking their children Sives them bubble gum tnttt rtnfifl he barber shop on Saturday: and jlollipops for good behavior. And we WANT mothers to tell us how I Unless the barber wants me in! to cut their hair. That's the only his shop vrith all my seven chil-jway we are sure thry are satis- Couture Designers Year Around Dress From Charles LeMaire's a 11- fornia Couture Collection comes a year round dress of unusual design. A bias drape knots over the cape collar at center front and gathers into side seams of waist. The skirt is straight with ranging'fied and will come back.

from II months A NDY THE BARBER had keep Family Dinner Held at Alfred DeVall Home! DEAR ABBY: am a barber's quiet My hus-' wlfe and agree win the barber! band a at wll rcfers to have children come! home witir the! in on week-days and leave Satur-i younger ones! day for llie men. My hits-' while I take the! band earns one-third of his salary, older boys for' 011 Saturday and doesn't want.toj haircuts. And'i be slowed up by fidgety kids who; Saturday is Uiei cry and squirm. And mothers, only day I have the car. SATURDAY LADY' DEAR ABBY: If I had my way, I'd never set foot in a barber coaching from the sidelines make him nervous.

Saturdays should be reserved for ADULTS ONLY. BARBER'S WIFE Mr. and Mrs. Griffin are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Carolyn Sue, to Harold Dean D-xvav, of Mr. and Mrs J.

H. Dowdy of Map'cwood, La. A March wedding is planned. shop, but what can I do when my! DEAR ABBY: My husband wasj husband refuses to take the boys; Betting his hair rut the afternoon! for hair cuts? Saturday is his dayj pittsr won the Scries. His; to relax and unless I want my nair hasn't boys mistaken for girls, I have to take them to the barber shop my- Panel Discussion Held by Fairview Elementary PTA Mr.

and Mrs. Alfred I family were hosts at a family dtitt jner at their home tfl Hackberryt: iSunday. Among those present were: MrV land Mrs. Walter LeBleu, Mr. Mrs.

Arsand LeBleu. Mr. and LeRoy DeVall, Hymea Mr. and Mrs. Earnest DeVall a children.

Gwendolyn, Earnest Wanda and Gregory; Mrs. tet Askew and daughter, Daisy Mrs. Curly Thomas errel. Kathy and Farrel; Mrs. Beanlah DeVall and children.

Joali and Wayne. Also. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold L9C June.

Mr. and Mrs. ChaHeJS iPrecht and son Charles ttlg I Mrs. Calvin DeVall and i Carol: Mr. and Mrs.

Jim iand son Dale; Mr. and Mrs. EasC DeVall and children. Earl Sharon and Cammie; Mr. an4? Mrs.

Elray LeBlue and Connie and Cheryl; Mr. andi Mrs. Frank Pool and childretffi Gaynel and Frank Mr. Mrs. Gordon Mattison and Keith; Mr.

and Mrs. Monroe deaux and children. Debra, Ciady and Ricky; Mr. and Mrs. Fontenot and children.

EdmufldV Sidney and Leon; Mr. and MrSS Marcelle Crowly, and chlldreiS? Parbara, Johnny, Floyd, Dozie, Lily, George, Danny, KathSg Shirley. Grady and Clada; Hansen and Mary Lou Christmas, etc.) served first: should he be "(2) When entertaining guests should the lady on his right be served other ladles, host and then male guests? "(3) Is it usual for host or hostess to decide on the order of service (even when this differ from the conventional)? i i. (41 Which is it-serve from left released pleats In front. ht silk or rayon crepe, peau de sole, ana clear lrom ngnt satin, or novelty cottons.

From "(5) Should wine be served first PITTSBURGH WIFE self. "STUCK" DEAR ABBY: I almost blew my top when I read where the bar- DEAR W'FE: He's wasn't getting a shave. "Have We Abdicated Our.cstcd and busy; do not create si- Authority" was the topic of a pan- lucky he cl discussion presented recently at the Fairview elementary school DEAR ABBY: About barbers; I have eight boys. At today's prices. ber complained about cuttiug chil- 0ulld costTm $1 4 00 dren's hair on Saturdays.

He gets i ia rc bou jlt a barber kit tVir and Darned how to cut hair my- naif no self My husband laughed at me at IlaJI Ulc rjfe-f i as 'hTdocs' PTA. Panelists included Mrs. tuations that encourage children! to lie; to challenge your ai'thori- or to test your Intentions; al- Mrs. Vidrine 3 Entertains With 2 Holiday Coffee EUNICE (Spl) Mrs. Riveri holidajlt Hebert, first grade teacher at lcnv children to pave face when Vidrine entertained with a Fairview school and former prlnci-i tnrv drc in a '8 ht ot 1 in her home ThurSS time our barber turns out the kids looking like nincompoops.

If he sang like Perry Como I wouldn't mind, but he whistles off- key. BORN TO LOSE this size chaVt select the one size best for you. Our measurements are comparable to ready-to-wear sizes. Twelfth Street G. A.

Service Set Wednesday A Girls' Auxiliary presentation service is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 14 at local Twlefth Street Baptist church. Mrs. Jean R. Wlnegeart, GA directors, said that a number of girls will be recognized in the service for making forward steps in the organization's ranking system. The public Is invited, according to Rev.

Earl D. Mercer, pastor. Sizes 10 12 14 16 18 Bust 34 33 3614 38 40 Waist 24 25 26V4 28 30 Hip 35 36 3714 39 41 Size 12 requires to the host for him to Denver, Colo. (1) No, the woman guest of honor to his right is served first. (2) The woman guest of honor is served first and then the waitress continues around the table, clockwise, serving the host last.

It is better to stick to the rules. Inch material for dress and yard of 42 inch material for lining. To order Pattern No. N-1206, household like this, where the true head of it is the host even at the table, it should be his privilege if he wants to make some changes. The changes he makes state size, send $1.00.

For first however, should not be so off-beat class mail, add 10 cents. For air (as to confuse guests accustomec mail handling, add 25 cents. For i to traditional service. Charles LeMalre label, send 25 cents. New Book No.

18 now available at $1.00 each. If paid by check, add 5 cents for handling. Address SPADEA, Box 535, GPO, A good modern rule Is to serve left and clear left, unless clearing from the left would mean rachini In front of the diner. In othe American Press, Dept. L-ll, New-words, one clears things on the York 1, N.

Y. I right such as water glass and sil Calendar of the Week Monday, December 12 The Kaufman Elementary PTA will meet Monday at 7:30. A program of Christmas carols will be presented by all the school chil' dreu with Mrs. Sellers, third grade teacher, in charge. The American Business m- cn's Association will meet I on- day at 7:30 at the Green Frog.

The Sixty-Plus club will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday at High School Park recreation center. Duplicate Bridge Play at the Bridge Studio, 723 Twelfth street, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Master point night will be the third Mon day of each month. Civil Air Patrol, senior and ca del squadrons, will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Monday at Chennault Air Force base. Chess Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Hamilton mentary school. Eighth street. The Marion high school PTA and the Marion Athletic Associa tion will hold a joint meeting in the high school cafeteria on Mon day rit 7:30.

Horace Crosby, schoo Tuesday at High School Park recreation center. Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at 302 Ryan street. This meeting is for members only. will be taught from 9 to 11 a.in Wednesday at High School Par! recreation center.

Advanced class es will be held from 1 to 4 p.m The Southside Home Demonstration club will meet with Mrs. C. DEAR ABBY: Tell that barber rat the reason mothers take their hildren to the barber on Salur- ay is because the fathers first, then he came home one dayj his hair had been and fork. He patch it up a good job he begs' me to give him a haircut every! weck ivelops princi pal at Melrose elementary, and) John E. Rolen, principal at Rosteet school.

Mrs. James W. Hamilton, Seventh District director, as moderator. president Wallace, of PTA newly-elected at Fairview, presided during the business session; he succeeds J. F.

Thomas. Notice was given to all PTA Three kinds of discipline were members that the By-laws would The command, the es- ibe arornded at the next regular meeting. Invited guests included s. Shelton Manuel. Mrs.

Floyd Veil, Ion. Mrs. John Doga, Mrs. Herman i 8 5 1 or Hospitality for the evening was! Fontenot, Mrs. Royne Fontenot-, by the Rev.

and Mrs.iMrs. L. G. Chalalgnter and Mrs. emulate a day morning.

Decorations in the living room included a lighted Christmas tree, a miniature tree and a nativity scene. DID IT MYSELF I control. self-responsibility or self-. M. C.

Fry. iSelma Courville. are busy working to earn the fantastic price of a hair cut. WORKING FATHER DEAR ABBY: I am a barber with 30 years' experience, and hat barber who wrote to you For a personal reply, send ai Ten "Golden Rules for Class- self-addressed stamped Discipline" were presented to ABBY, Box 3365, Beverly Hills. Calif.

to the group Show genuine interest in every child; be liberal with praise; be consistent; never pun- Who pays for what? For A boy's ish anger or "to get pamphlet, "How To Have a Lovely! raise in Public-censure in pri- Wedding," send 50 conts to vate: don't punish all for the mis- Box 3365, Beverly Hills. Calif. Goren on Bridge behavior of one child; show confidence in children's ability to develop self-control; keep children who are potential problems inter- The executive board of the Lake Haymark at 9:30 for regular WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Q. As South you hold: The bidding has proceeded: North East South West Pass Pass Pass Pass 34 Pass 3 A Pass What do you bid now? Q. As dealer, you have an 80 part score and hold: 462 VAJ10987432 What do you bid? Q.

As South, neither vulnerable, you hold: 49654 VKQ9 3 The bidding has proceeded: South Charles higb school Parent Teachers Association will meet at 7 p.m. in the visual aid room at the school at 7:30 the general meeting of the association will be held the auditorium. The University Place Garden club will meet with Mrs. J. H.

Derr, 322 Jefferson Drive, at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Co-hostesses will be Mrs. Marcus Day and Mrs. J.

T. Schmid. Each member is asked to bring a small gift pertaining to gardening, St Cecelia's Women of the Episcopal Church the Good Shepherd will meet Tuesday at 7:30. A Christmas collection will be made for the education fund of foreign missionaries. A ered dish supper will precede the meeting.

Lake Charles Garden club will ihold their annual Christmas meet- monthly meeting and Christmas board member, wUl be the guest jtng at Chateau Charles on Tues- speaker. The Lake Charles Lioness dub will hold their regular meeting and Christmas party at the Pioneer club Monday at 7 p.m. Tuesday. December 13 Port Chapter, NBA, will meet for luncheon at noon Tuesday at the Charleston hotel. Women Golfers will meet for luncheon at noon Tuesday followed by golf at the Lake Charles Golf and Country club.

The SPEBSQSA will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1710 High way 14. Visitors are welcome. Beginners' square dance class es will be held from 7:30 to 8:50 p.m. Tuesday at the High School Park recreation center, followed by a refresher course for exper icnced square dancers.

Bethel Temple Rebekah win meet at Tuesday it 782 Ford street. Civil Defense Women's Police unit will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the court house basement. Advanced ceramics classes wil be taught from 9 to a.m. Tues day at High School park Uon center.

Cframiss will day at 1 followed by luncheon 1 12. The WCTU will meet with Mrs. Paxton, 702 Division street in Tuesday at 2:30 for the annual Christmas gathering. There will be an exchange of gifts as well as gifts for shut-ins and needy people. The Alpha Kappa chapter of Bets Signvi PW will meet Tues- 4ay at the borne of Mrs.

w. E. Richardson, 1113 Louisiana, at 7:30. The American Chemical Society Auxiliary will have a Christmas party on Tuesday at 7:30 at the Romada Inn. Wednesday, peceniter Social dlftciD for adults will party.

Chapter A. D. of PEO will meet Wednesday at 9:30 with s. George S. Smith, 121 Petticoat Lane.

The Enterprise club Christmas tea will be at the Lake Charles Country club on Wednesday from 3 until 5. Phi Mu Alumnae Mother-Daughter tea will be Wednesday from 5 until 7 in the home of Mrs. J. N. Harper.

The Fairview Home Demonstration club will hold an all day workshop and covered dish luncheon at the home of Mrs. B. A. McDonald, Wednesday. The Sunshine Post Noble Martha lebekah will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, at the home of Mrs. Estell Willard in West Lake. Mrs. Nell McEntire will serve as co- liostess. Pass West Pass Pass North Pass Double East Pass What do you bid now? Q.

As South you hold: 63 The bidding has proceeded: West South North East Pass Pass What do you bid? Q. 5 As South you hold: VAQ987 The bidding has proceeded: North East South West 14 Pass 2V Pass 3 A Pass What do you bid now? Q. South you hold: AJ4 VAQ The bidding has proceeded: South West North East 4V Pass What do you bid now? Q. opponents are vulnerable and as South you hold: A3 V1097643 The bidding has proceeded: South West North East Pass Pass IV Double 4V 4 A Double Pass What do you bid now? Q. South you hold: A10G3 V85 4KQJ975449 The bidding has proceeded: North East South West 3 NT Pass Pass 6 NT Pass What do you bid now? Franklin LeBar Entertains at Holiday Lunch Franklin LeBar, of the McNeese State college music department, presented a selection of vocal numbers for the McNeese Faculty Wives club at a Christmas Buffet luncheon held Saturday, December 10, at 1 p.m.

in the main dininjj room at thp Pioneer club He accompanied by Francis G. Bulber, also associated with the McNeese music department. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. George Marshall, Mrs. Lee Dial, Mrs.

Donald Millet, Mrs William Iglinsky, Ms. Victor Mon sour and Mrs. William Casoy. Engagement Told EUNICE (Spl) Mr. and Mrs.

Alva Carr-iere of Eunice announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Edrie Ann, to Joel Lyn Bolllch of Basile. The marriage will be celebrated December 28 at the St. Anthony Catholic church here. ROBERTS' FLOWER SHOP 1920 Oak Park Blvd. HE 6-4036 Semi-permanent novelty Christmas center-pieces and occasional table decorations.

Permanent flower arrangements. Fresh flower bouquets. $3.50 UP One of your FTD Shops We wire flowers be held from ft to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Kigb School Park recreation center, wjUj Miss Georgia Baumgardfler Jastructlng. A review OQWSB, io social daoc ing wlU offered at 7 p.m High School park recreaUoa ceater, Frsftk Blackburn instructing.

Lake Charles duplicate Bridge club will meet, at 7:30 p.m. $83 Twelfth street The Wfdfflffiftoy eact 4 hegtaws' 1 1 1 Whtrt PULLMAN FARES HAVE BEEN REDUCED VEI42M CANDIES fresh Russell Stover Candies make any occasion A BIG occasion! Half-paiina to five-pound uoxes, chocolates and home- faehioued favorites. FRED BROWN WO St. HIS 6-U60 Colored lights and a message gay Say "Christmas" in the nicest way UTIUTliS COMPANY.