WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 839, 10 June 1910, Page 3

WOMAN'S WORLD.

MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM FAR AND NEAR,

(By Dominica.)

TO-DAY'S DINNER. Specially written for The Dominion.) : FRIDAY. Ox-tail Soup. Boiled Fish. Curry Sauce. . ' Potatoes. Baked Currant Pudding. OX-TAIL SOUP. . One ox-tail,' oho dice of ham, one carlot, one turnip, two. small onions, one Hid a half quarts of water, loz. butter, one leek, one head of celery, one bunch of herbs, one bay leaf, four cloves, twelve peppercorns, one' dessertspoonful of salt. Cut the ox-fail into pieces, having first washed it well. Put it into a pot .with the butter and onion sliced, shake the i»t now and. then to prevent it from sticking, add the vegetables-sliced, the herbs, peppercorns, and a cup of tne .water. Stir occasionally over a sharp fire for about ten minutes. -Then, add the rest of the cold water and the salt. Skim .well while coining to the boil. Then 6tand to the side of the stove, and simmer, gently for three or four hours until the .tail ia. tender. Tako out the tail, Bfcrain .the soup, thicken it with flour, add some small pieces of the meat again, and, warm up. FOR TO-MORROW. ' One and a half dozen oysters, one pint of fish stock (the liquor the fish is boiled in to-day should be used for this), one* pint of milk, one. or two tablespoonfuls Df cream, 2ib. veal cutlet, bacon, artichokes, marmalade, suet. ; . FOR SUNDAY. Tiro qnarts of stock, vegetables, sirloin of beef, horseradish, cauliflower, apricots, pastry, • cream. FOE SUPPER.' Six sheep's tongues, lettuce, stale eponge cake, custard, jam, apples, pastry. A LETTER FROM MARSEILLES. .RECEIVED HERE. Miss Anruri Rutherford, who lately loft with her parents and sisters for England, writes to a Wellington friend to say how delightful was their voyage by the Otranto to Marseilles. At Colombo ihey had their first glimpse of the East, <and their first expedition was to the cinnamon gardens. "By nighit," she Bays, "they were fascinating, bat one missed tho colouring that we saw before ■break-'c.st the next morning. The seething mass of chattering natives was appalling, and I am afraid my conscience pricked me whenever I refused a begging child, and they were not infrequent. The .women are tiny, but have lovely faces and well-brushed hair. The men and children are frightfully dirty. . We saw cashing being 'done, screwed up; then beaten on big stomas. It was not considered safe for' us to have ours done ashore, as natiyo diseases are apt to bo spread. Having danced for two hours on a perfect floor to divine- music—a Cingalese band—we .retired for a fewhours. ,

Our early niorjiing drive in tne gardens was simply lovely, the sun Has just rising, thereby making the hue of the tress more vivid than ever—scarlet, blue, white, heliotrope, and yellow—to say nothing of various greens. Flowering shrubs are everywhere tb be seen. Natives were taking their early baths, gentlemen were'riding in thei park, a. few playing polo, and nurses were "driving out with their infant charges.- Our. beat failed at nine, but we managed to do. pome 'shopping--.before -we- left." Unse* moonstones, sun hats, and pineapple silk seemed lo be in great demand. . • The Canal and Port Said. : Port Said was the next "stop," but we anchored some distance out. A doctor came on board, smiled at us, and went off again, having kept us waiting some hours. We encountered several tradesmen, Arabian ones, and all day Sunday they were bargaining with the passengers. The Arabs are very much finer people than the other natives we saw, fine big men, but all working on the principle .of asking enormous prices. ■ All day Sunday we had in tie .canal, miles of white glistening sand on either eide, the only vegetation occrirring on the African side, where there were tiny shipping stations, perhaps a' couple o'f ■houses and a small jetty. The canal appears to bo some sixty yards wide, except where lakes have' been utilised for navigation purposes, and during the afternoon we threw oranges and appks to children, who ran along the banks. The heat was dry, but intense, 96deg. in the shade. We reached Port Said at night, and sailed again at live the ivaxt morning. In any case it was not considered safe to go ashore. A few houses, no grass, and plenty of sand. The night before we reached Naples, the prizes were presented by the Countess of Meath to those who had been successful in the various games and competitions. The twelve of us who had always kept together in all sports received 24 firsts and 16 seconds, so we were greatly excited. :. Naples and Ancient Pompeii. At Naples we had from ten to five. Our party consisted of 22, and we visited an enormous cathedral, which quite put everything else out of my mind. Gilt covered Hie chairs, walls, and even the altar. The' mosaic floor, heavily curtained windows, carved, ivory and marble statues were works of art of unknown value. The gate' leading :o one altar was made of organ pipes, and with keys our guide played tunes. All this happened lykile service was being conducted. We went out to Pompeii, where men are still oxcavatius. Wo saw all the old theatre?, drinking booths, churches, and at present a tomb is being dug out. It is marvellous how carefully . the men work. The museum was most interesting, the petrified bodies were truly awesome. Of course, we also saw- petrified trees, horses, mice, and even eggs. The journey back to Naples was through enormous vineyards, and under the vines corn and poppies flourished. The streets of Naples are very, very narrow, people sleeping, everywhere, and a most untidy and unkempt appearance is the result.

The Italian women are beautiful, and that one word sufficc-s. Their eyes, hair, complexions, and figures are wonderful' end tho mnsic which one hears the whole time makes one realise, how difficult it is for tho English to contend with the Italians so far as singing is concerned; oven tiny children play the violin, guitar, and mandolin hotter than most colonial amateurs do. We heard such dreadful accounts of travelling in Spain that wo decided to leave the Otranto at Marseilles, which we did. .HISS MILSOM teaches ladies and gentlemen, the healthy, natural up-to-date treatment for tho hair. Your scalp was given you to grow hair, make it do its work. Call'and she will explain. Shampooing, and all treatments.- Ilair workonly best.work and quality used. Hairdressing taught. Egyptian Henna (Kcgistered No. .5200) for Grey Hair—restores immediately. Perfectly harmless. Does not hum tho hair, but gives life. Bewaro of imitations. Consultation free. KING'S CHAMBERS, next Umpire Hotel, Willis Street. Telephone 811. SUPERFLUOUS Hair destroyed, 2s. Cd. Face and Body Massage, Shampooing, Manicuring, Pedicuring, Chiropody, Rheumatism and Nerve > Troubles treated. Corpulency cured. Mrs. Hulleu, 208 Lambton Quay, opp. Kir?£caldio and Stains'.—Advt. ■ 2 Auntie—"Do you like Uncle Harry to ride you on his back," Tommy—"Oh. Tight well, but I had a ride on a real donkey yesterday."

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Answer to Correspondent. "Otaki."—Your communication, which bore no siguature, reached us several days too late. Wedding at Hastings. A wedding which was the centre of much interest took placo in St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Dora Edith Scale, daughter of Mrs. Ji R. Lanauze, of Hastings, was married to Mr. John Humphries, eldest sou of Mr. H. Humphries, of Messrs. Cotterill and Humphries, solicitors, of Napier. The eliurch, which had been'prettily decorated by Mrs. Barcroft, waa filled "' with friends, and the Bev. Canon Tuke performed the marriage ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her step-father, Mr. J. R. Lanauze, wore a charming frock of embroidered Indian muslin over while silk tufieta, with wreath of orange blossoms and veil. She was attended by Misses Lanauze and Ethal Humphries as bridesmaids, who. wore whito muslin frocks, with black picture hats and carried bouquets of violets. Mr. Walker Humphries fulfilled the duties of best man, and Mr. Jack Hindmarsh those of groomsman. Mr. Percy Tombs was at the organ, and played "The Wedding March." Mr. and Mrs. John Huinphries subsequently left by the afternoon train for the south. The bride's travelling costume was a navy blue coat and skirt, with a heliotrope hat trimmed with Parisian flowers. Dance at "Homewood." Miss Doris Johnston gave a very enjoyable littlo dance last night at "Homewood" for her girl friends, when among the visitors were several who had come from a distance to be present at her marriage on Saturday. Mrs. Johnston wore a black gown trimmed with iridescent jet; Miss Johnston's frock was of .white satin with silver sequined overdress; and Mrs. Earl Johnston wore a frock of pale pink ninon. Among other guests present were: The Misses Harcourt,- Vavasour, Brandon (3), W. Miles, Fitzgerald (2), Hewitt, Pearce (2), Kussell, and Collins. The Beasts' Ball. , The Beasts' Ball is announced for Wednesday, July G, in the Garrison Hall (says tho "Hawke's Bay Herald"). Though the name sounds forbidding, that is only until it is explained that it is attached to an entertainment in aid of a deserving object, namely, a dance in aid of the Hawke's Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelly to Animals. The nanie, as a matter of fact, is borrowed from the Old Country, where such affairs are popular and successful. There they generally tako the form of fancy dress balls. In the case of the forthcoming ball, there will be an option as to dress, but those who adopt fancy dress will be asked to represent a beast of somo kind. With the whole of the animal kingdom to choose from, there is ample room for diversity, and an interesting and picturesque scene should be provided. Woman Bitten by a Dog. v Mrs. Broadbent, wife of Mr. S. Broadbent, of Huntly West, was badly bitten by a bulldog tho other day, says an Auckland paper. Her husband, who is a, breeder of prize bulldogs, had purchased' a recent arrival from England, valued at .£55, which had not got thoroughly acquainted with his new surroundings. It appears that Mrs. Broadbent had. gone to tho kennel to release-the dog, when two pups which were in the'kennel started to fight. Evidently the mother thought Mrs. Broadbent was going to interfere with her young ones, and sprang at her. The dog seized her by the arms, and dragged her into the paddock, with a child in her arms. Her arm was badly torn, and she also sustained a severe bito on the thigh. Fortunately, her husband and Mr. J. Phillips heard her pereams, and arrived in time to save Mrs. Broadbent aud her child from fui;"ther iniurv. Dr. Lowe attended to tho injured lady. .

Aii "at homo" attended by a very large number of people was given last Wednesday by Mrs. Herbert Wood at her home in Mnsterton, in honour of her guest. Miss Cook, from Auckland. Music and competitions of various kinds, in which everybody took part, made the time pass pleasantly. Tea was served on the closedin verandah and in the dining-room, and 'flowers decorated the different rooms. Mrs. Wood wore a black taffetas silk dress with tucked net yoke and sleeves, and Miss Cook wore a dress of pink crepe-de-chine. Mrs. E. 'Eawson is once more visiting Masterton before returning to her home in Greymouth, and is staying with her sister, Mrs. Dyer. Mrs. Hulme, from Blenheim, is spending a few days in, Wellington. Miss Vavasour, from Blenheim, is the guest of Miss llarcourt. ' Miss Hewitt, from Palmerston North, is in town, and is staying at the Empire Hotel. Word has been received by the local secretary that an exhibition for pianoforte playing has been awarded by Trinity College, London, to Miss Ruby Richards and Miss Huia Shepherd, both of whom are pupils of Mrs. Alackay. The committee of the Levin Memorial Home desire to thank the Two Garment Societies for their acceptable present of a parcel of clothing containing 157 articles. Mr. and Mrs. Steel, who arrived from Hamilton yesterday, are staying at the Occidental Hotel. Mrs. Tilley, from Blenheim, is tho guest of her sister, Mrs. Brandon. Mrs. Morice, from Dunedin, is staying at Miss Malcolm's.

Miss Essex, from Palmerston North, is in town for the week, and is staying at tho Occidental Hotel. s

Mr. and Mrs. Simmonds, from Marlborough, arc staying at the Occidental Hotel.

Mrs. and Miss Clouston, from Blenheim, are spending a few days in town. They are staying at the Occidental Hotel.

Mr. and .Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Goodbchere, from Feilding, are staying at the Occidental Hotel.

The death is announced of Mrs. Finlny M'Kae, of Hokonui, Southland, a. pioneer of ISG3.

The Tokerau Tennis Club gave a danco in the hall at Northland last night.

Invitations have been issued to a danco to be held in the Sydney Street Schoolroom on Monday night by a committee consisting of Messrs. F. M. B. Fisher, M.P., W. Protise, Piitmim, G. Fell, find 0. Prouse (secretary). Mesdnmes Proline, F. M. B. Fisher, Didsbury, and Fulton will act as chaperons. Miss Fitch, of the Training College, arrived by tlio Warrimoo from a six months' visit to England, and is staying at KenilMrs. M'Crac is staying at Kenilworth. At the wedding of Miss Eleonorc Gronilin, daughter of Mr. J. B. Gromlin, of Wellington, on Wednesday afternoon, Miss Amy M'Donnld was chief bridesmaid, and Mr. W. .1. Clrondin best man, while Mr. Angus M'Donald was groomsman.