CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1313, 16 December 1911, Page 11

CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

SOMETHING TO GIVE . HUE. We never have money enough to do nil that we want, and tne woman whoso own clover fingers tiro ablo to come to the aid of her parse is the ono to bo enviod at this time of year, There are hosts of protty 'things that a skilful woman can mako for half, or less than half, of what they cost to buy, and this week I want to "surest just a few of tho dainty trifles that some of us could make for our friends. . •' Of theSe, bags como' first, and the most satisfactory bass can bo made at homewith voijy little trouble, l'lain white linen, .cross-stitchcd in blue and red and black, or in shades of blue or green or amethyst, makes a bag that looks wonderfully good with a white cotton frock, and the long cords which belong to tho latest bag are inexpensive to buy and easily attached. ■ Crash, oovcred with

conventional omlxroideries of floss silk, makes another handsome stylo of bag, •whilst, if something more handsome is desired, dull blue or dull red velvet, bordered with a metal and silk woven ribbc'n, is as beautiful as anyone could desire. Or tho girl who has plenty of leisure might embroider tho velvet itself W|ith a delicate pattern in beads, and so produce a veritable treasure of a bag. And the value of any of these' bags v/ould bo greatly enhanced if -the initials of the prospective owner wore to form yart of tho design worked upon ft. After bags como hatpins. A big wooden button mould makes an-excellent foundation for a beautiful hat-pin. A deep■ish hollow can easily be made in the ' wood by means of a sharp so I that a hat-pin with a small round hand /can bo passed through-the mould,, the j hoad fitting tight into the hollow thus i made. , .With the-wooden., head; plainly I covored with the before-mentioned metal J and silk ribbon, tho hat-pin would bo a thing of beauty. Covered with silk or velvet, and-adorned with a tiny spray in ribbon Work, or with a design in tiny beads, it is a perfect joy to 6ee. Covered with linen or crash or canvas, worked with the owner's initial in crossBtitch or embroidery, it is a possession that any girl would .rejoice to own. A little medallion of Irish crochet work, or even of lino white embroidery, covering the head, would make tho hat-pin eminently suitable for wearing with tho hats that accompany washing frocks. But if your gift be hatpins, sec to it that you give two or three, so that the wearer may not bo compelled to spoil the appearance of her hat by odd hat-pins. Hat-pins suggest hat-pi'n . holders, and amongst the now trifles that women like to possess are 'dtcp, fat cushions, tied in the middle, almost, like a cottage loaf in shape; intended to hold hat-pins when they are not in use. These can be made of scraps of silk of velvet or chintz. Then there Is .the newest holder, an affair shaped for all the world like a twisted lollie bag, and usually mado of silveT, fitted half-way down with • a piece of brass wire net to hold the pins. These can be copied in stiff paper covered with fiilk or. cretonne, and a little bit of flvwire netting can bp easily fitted inside if the/maker has, deft fingers. Covered handkerchief boxes! are not new to the women who make their own Christinas gifts. Tho newest are adorned with simulated ornamental hinges and clasps, made by braiding the box with tarnished metallic soutache braid. Leather bookeovers, for novels or for telephono books, or for' train time-tables, are easy to make, and the newest of these are embellished with bold designs in poker ■work. Lavender sachets, stuffed with the fragrant flowera and worked with flowers or mottoes in pivrple and green Bilks, nrc always acceptable. Half a dozen tiny sachets, which can bo, distributed in one's drawers or wardrobes, would be a pretty gift, and some girls ure making charming little sachets of purple or green, silk,, slipped inside an outer covering of crochet work or lace. A wooden. coat-hanger, which I saw recently, was covered with white satin ribbon, and had one of the crochet-cov-ered sachets attached, by ribbon to tho end of each arm. It was destined for a bride, but would make a handsomo Christmas gift. Kibbon belts, with welltrranged sash ends, are gifts always acceptable. The sash ends need to bo weighted, _ and o. pretty way to finish tho ends is to hem them up with a row of French knots. The weights ran bo. powxxl inside the hem. Pearl buttons, fn-irly heavy, give weight enough. A simpler and loss expensive belt can bo made by finishing the belt length of folded Batin ribbon with a ribbon flower, either of tho rose or of tho watorlily ' variety. Tho water-lily is made by fathering small pieces of ribbon, each folded in three-cornered fashion, in , a circlo on a small, firm, round foundation. Tho centro is finished with uvrd or rolled satin r ribbon, wound snail-wise, and firmly stitched in place. Girdles, mado by covering oord with gathered satin ribbon, may be added to tho list of possibto-prcsonts, as well as all sorts of damty bowß amd other neck finishes, and deep muslin collars. These, of ocrurse, are only a few suggestions, but they may be. helpful bo girls and women who have many, frienda to whom they, desiro to give presents and vrho have only a limited amount of money at their disposal. THE DELICACY OF THE HAIR. Ladies who neglect their hair loso it. Ladies who try to preserve their hair by experimenting aniateurishly with lavish-ly-advertised hair washes and invigorotors run great risks of ruining it. Tho hair is a plant of surpassing delicacy. It Is exposed to many perils. It needs caro, ittennon, scientific treatment. Mrs. Rolleston is a. specialist of the hair. Her wide experience has given her an exceptional knowledge of tho various forma and degrees of hair trouble. Ir you consult her, sho will tell you candidly just what is wrong, and charge von no feo for tho consultation. If your hair is causing you nuy anxiety at all, you will do well to bear in mind that you need immediate treatment. Delays aro especially dangerous where the hair is concerned. Call or write for an appointment—Mrs. Rolleston, 256 Lambton Quay. 'Phone 1599* ■ Ho—"Darling, when you're in my arms »very burden is lifted from mo liko magic." She—"Wait till I've sat here for, on Jwur or so, you'll chaDgo your idea,".

I a timo before when it w<u> such a difficulty to keep house. Exoept in boardinghouses and hotels, girls were not working continuously, there being hours during tho day for themselves as well as the evenings off. If the hours were fixed at anything like those worked in other occupations it would mean there would have' to be brought into existence an array of cleaners, and the difficulties of maintaining a double staff were likely to bring along the co-operative kitchen. These were already in operation in the cities of other countries, and although necessity had not demanded them here , as. yet, the matter had frequently been discussed. It had been said that the. domesticservant problem was driving people into boardingliouses or flats, and she believed there was, unfortunately, a great deal of truth in the statement]-and..the coming, •chango was likely to make this more ap<! parent. . a,■ .J , Speaking with reference to tho statns'of' domestic servants, Mrs. Mackinnon said the occupation was much more dignified than factory employment, and if thero was a domestic training college to fit girls for household work tho stigma now thought by some to rest' upon tho class would lie removed. If properly arranged and controlled domestic work fitted a girl to take her proper place in the social life of tho commnnity. SEA BATHERS BEWARE. Take care of your hair. Miss Milsom has special preparations for home treatment, alsD excellent creams and summer lotion for sunburn, tanning, and freckles. Miss Milsom diagnoses all cases, treats and teaches ladies and gentlemen their own home treatment. Hair restored to , natural colour without injurious dyes.'! Delightful Face Massage, Shampooing, ■Manicuring. Hair-dressing taught. Hairwork of every description. Only best quality English hai'r used. Switches and Curls, large variety. Feather-weight Natural Hair Pads, from ss. Electrolysis (permanent and painless, qualified under Madam Barclay, New York). Telephone 811. Miss Milsom (opp. Stewart, Dawson's), Willis Street, Wellington.* . Weddings—Slower Bouquets for brid6 and bridesmaids. Only the Choicest of Flowers used. Specially packed, and sent to *ay part of tho Dominion- Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street (Florist to His Cxocllensy Lord Islington). Lady Harland, widow of the late Sir Edward Harland, Bart., one of the founders of Messrs. Harland and Wolff's ship-. building establishment, died at Tunbridgo Wells on October 21. Lndv Harland was a liberal supporter of charities. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR, destroyed by "Kusma" (Reg.), A guarantee given with each case undertaken. Skilled massage, shampooing, manicuring, etc. Mrs. Hullen and Mies Holland, Lamtton Quay, over "Economic." 'Phone 1017.