WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 19782, 4 February 1928, Page 22

WOMAN’S WORLD

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ANSWERS TO CDNRESRONDENTS

were at the Franz Josef Glacier. Fortunately the riyerswere low, but, even so, no little skill in/horsemanship was needed, and a wetting or two fell to their lot. Crossing the glacier, they journeyed back to Dunedin over the Otira and so to Christchurch. They are full of enthusiasm of the wonderful scenery and the enjoyableness of the trip. Neighbors were few and far between, sometimes no homestead being nearer than twenty-five miles, all of which added to the exciting and unusual character of their ten days’ journey.

" Bride.”—Here are a few hints that you may find useful when' you are making jam. (1) A. little butter smeared round the pun helps to prevent the jani burning. (2) Use an abestos mat, and a moderate, not too hot, fire, (6) Test the jam by putting a little on a saucer, and leave to cool for a minute or so. If a slight skin forms the jam or jelly is done. "Constant Reader.”—Meat this iiot weather should not be much given to children. Plenty of vegetables and fruit are better. Tneso make appetising salad mixtures:—Bananas (cut up), chopped nuts, an orange cut up, and a good salad dressing; cold cooked carrots, potatoes, beetroot, cauliflower. French beans (and, indeed, almost all vegetables), with a little salad dressing put on half an hour before serving; apple, grated cheese, lettuce, and salad dressing; apples, nuts, tomatoes, hardboiled eggs, and tomatoes. ‘‘ Clean.’’—AVash your wicker chairs and tabh with salt and water, but do not use soda' or strong soap, as this tends to make them yellow. “ Careful.”—Silk stockings should he washed in cold water each time - they have been used. : They will last much longer by this constant attention.

Aliss Edith Howes has returned to town for a few weeks.

Miss Whitcll, who is staying with Mrs Denton Leech, is a lady of many parts. She has already made a name for herself in New Zealand as a lecturer on applied psychology or constructive thinkjng, taking as her central theme right living and right thinkjng. She has a number of published works to her credit, and these include ‘ Woman Healer,’ ‘ The Silence.’ ‘ Extraordinary Alary,’ and ‘The Hawaiian.’ In addition to all this, Aliss AVhitell is an unusual traveller, having indeed visited most of the world. Her latest tour comprised a journey up the dangerous Yangtse River, in China, and the Hawaiian Islands. Miss AVhitell will give her first lecture next Alonday at Jubilee Hall at 8 p.m., on ‘ What Can 1 Alake of Aly Life.’ There is no charge for admission at this or the next one on Thursday. Particulars are advertised, and it is hoped many will be interested enough to attend.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs H. S. Fenwick and her two daughters left on Thursday for a trip to England. Dr and Airs Holloway and their family are back from a jolly camping holiday’ at Queenstown. Dr and Mrs Thompson have also returned, from Queenstown. The Misses AVatts arc back after an absence of about three weeks. Dr and Mrs A, J. Hall have returned from Timaru. Mrs Nevill and her family, and her daughter Mrs Arthur, have all come back from holidaying at Brighton. Mrs M'Donald, of Auckland,, daughter of Sir Thomas Mackenzie, is visiting here before starting on a frip to England. Mr and Mrs Dick are back from a tour of Great Britain and other countries. The engagement is announced of Josephine, oldest daughter of Dr and Mrs O’Neill, Dunedin, and Patrick, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Trouchet, of Perth, AA’cstorn Australia.

Another honor to American women —and the first of its kind—has come in the appointment of Airs Esther N. Andrews as a member of the Governor’s Council of Massachusetts. Airs Andrews was a member of the group of persons interested in juvenile welfare work more than twenty years ago who brought about the establishment of the juvenile court and probation system in Alassachusetts. Later she became a. member of the State Prison Board, and frequently has been tho miblic representative on the Alinimnm Wage Board For the women’s clothing industry—Press Department, National League of Women A T oters.

In the eighteenth century ail womefi of fashion made up as a matter of course. They would as soon have been seen in public in their night apparel as without their powder or paint. Then a reaction set in. In the days of good Queen Victoria all extraneous aids to beauty were considered as emanating from tho evil one, and women wore their natural complexions or none at all if Nature had not painted, them with natural cream and roses. Even at the beginning of this century the majority of women looked with suspicion on their sisters who obviously made up, and a girl who powdered was invariably labelled as not quite nice. So noses shone or we were reduced to comeliness by the surreptitious aid of a little ,line toilet oatmeal, and the toopale maid was reduced to crush geranium petals on her wan cheeks. To-day. it is comparatively rare to find any woman who does not make up in some way or other. She may only darken a too light eyebrow, or redden lips that are amende, but make up she does, and very often puts on rouge and ■powder with unblushing extravagance. It is a question of taste,• not-of morals.

Miss Ray Jackson, who has been spending her holidays with Dr and Mrs Morris," “ Criffcl,” Pembroke, has returned to Dunedin.

Miss Margaret Mackenzie, who Jtas spent a pleasant holiday of six weeks at AVynmvood, Raukapnka, Geraldine, returned on Thursday to Dunedin:

The ■engagement is announced of Andrcna, youngest daughter of Mr and Airs Andrew Todd, of Musselburgh Rise, to Alan George, elder son of Mr and Airs Ockwcll. '

The following is a list of visitors to the Hermitage during the past week:— Mr A., AV. Williamson, Aliss S. V. Rhodes, Aliss Al. A, Rhodes, Air and Mrs Tainc, Air B. H. AVinchcster, Mr J. E. Liidishnll, Mr W. Homan, Air AV J. Houston, Air A. T. Houston, Air J. B. Wanks, and Alcssrs R. and A N. London.

Miss Alice Croft, who is shortly to become a bride, lias, been the guest of honor at several little parties this week, among her hostesses being Miss Dorothv Hart, Aliss Spedding, and Airs AV. Evans.

Aliss Kathleen Alillcr, the famous Dunedin swimmer. left for AVcllington on Thursday. Aliss Alillcr and Aliss Ena Stockley have been selected ns the two New Zealand lady competitors in the coming swimming meetings to be held by the New South AA'nlos Swimming Association.

Next week, being Race AVcck, many visitors will naturally bo here, and some of the residents are anxious to make their stay festive. AVith this in view they arc organising a masked ball next AVednosday, fancy dross being optional. Tickets may be obtained from Aliss P. M. Chocseman, Alelroso street.

Miss Anne AVilliams, teacher of the Alelba method of singing in London, was “ at home ” at her studio on December 19 to a large and representative number of guests. Madame Ada Crossley was the guest of honor,. and was most enthusiastic about the quality of the young voices, and complimented Aliss Williams on the fine production and thoughtful interpretation shown by all the students Among the numerous students were several New Zealnders, on this occasion the four centres being represented by Aliss Doris Black (AVellington), Airs Holmes (Christchurch), Aliss Lorna Smith (Dunedin), and Air Robert Geddcs (Auckland), who is performing with success in light opera.

The serious side of the AVomen’s League of Service for Alotherhood meeting at Alitford House, Lady Sybil Smith’s attractive home in Lennox Gardens, was relieved by the introduction of a cake, modelled in the form of an infant (says a ‘Daily Chronicle’ writer). Princess Beatrice was present, and seemed delighted with the surprise. Dame Alary Scharlieb was the chief speaker. The baby was made of sponge cake and iced with pink sugar. The eyes were formed with Jordan almonds, and cochineal tinted the month. The.-realistic sweet was presented in a weighing basket, frosted white.

Thcideath of Air's Eliza Isaac lessens the fast disappearing band of pioneers, for her father, Air John Jones,-was tho first white settler in AVaikouaiti, and she herself was born there as far back as 1846, Airs Isaac has loft many descendants. Of her sons Alessrs 11. Isaac, M. Isaac, and R. Isaac are citizens of this town, Air P. Isaac is settled in Auckland, Air S. Isaac'is in'Wellington, and Air Rupert Isaac in Timaru.

Three Dunedin-ladies—Mrs Cleghorn, Airs Hervey, and Aliss Curow—have just returned from quite an adventurous holiday. Arrived at Pembroke, they took horses and rode to Alakaroia and and Haast Pass, and within five days

WEDDING

A wedding of much local interest was celebrated on Wednesday evening at St. Paul’s Cathedral between Doris Gardner, daughter of Air and Airs John Gardner, Dunedin, and R. J. Durant Hudson, son of Air and Airs Arthur Hudson, of Dunedin. The Rev. Canon Nevill officiated, Air Renfreo Harris acting as best man, with Mr J. N. Harris as groomsman. Tho bride, who entered the church with her father, looked charming in shell pink georgette with silver lace panels, an embroidered pink veil, held in place by a coronet of silver leaves and orange blossoms, the pink color being repeated in the bouquet of gladioli and sweet peas. Two bridesmaids attended. Aliss Alavis Gardner (sister of the bride), and Aliss Alolly Hudson (sister of 'the groom). Both wore dainty frocks of pale blue georgette with gold lace. Pale blue Victorian bouquets trimmed with pink flowers and streamers, and bouquets of gold, with pink, bine, and gold ribbons completed their picturesque attire. Airs Gardner looked well in navy blue armuro silk, trimmed with fawn and rod, and a model hat. to tone. Her beautiful qonquet was of gold and red. Mrs Arthur Hudson wore a handsome gown of black georgette over white, and a small black hat, a splash of color being given by, her scarlet bouquet. After the wedding a reception was held at the Strand Salon, -which was decorated entirely in shades of pink, the wedding cake also being of the same delicate color. About sixtyfive guests attended, and after the wedding feast enjoyed dancing to Arthur Gordon’s Jazz Band. During the evening Aliss Winnie M'Peak gave a very pleasing vocal item. Later tho newly-married pair left lor! a six-weeks’ motor trip to the West Coast, Blenheim, Picton, and. Nelson. The bride wore a' French ensemble suit in rose beige, with a velour hat to match, and a musquash coat, the gift of the bridegroom, wdio also gave pearl necklaces to the bridesmaids. The bride’s_ gift to her husband was a gold wristlet watch. Among the guests were Airs Hudson, sen., grandmother of the bridegroom, Airs Gregory, also grandmother to the bridegroom, Air and Airs G. E. AVright, Air and Airs Richard Hudson, Air and Airs J. Purvis (Invercargill), Air and Mrs Robert Hudson, Air and Airs Hanlon, Air and Airs Ambrose Hudson, Air and Airs AVilliam Hudson, Air and Airs Crawford, Air and Mrs Cockerill (Alilton), Air and Airs Smeaton, Dr and Airs Harty, Air and Airs Lcn.' Hudson, Air and Airs Taylor (Christchurch), Air and Airs Alex. Harris, Air and Airs Alartin, Mr and Mrs Sprosen, Air and Airs APPeak, Mr and Mrs D. Miller, Air and Airs Lucas, Airs Lachraann (Wellington), Airs F. Hall (Invercargill), Airs C. Brown (Christchurch), Misses,'Al‘Peak (2), Compson, Grigg. and Malloch, Air Robilliard, and Air Jas. Hudson.

ODDS AND-ENDS

Ink Stains.—Soak in milk at once, or use lemon juice and salt, or salts of lemon. Another way to remove ink stains from linen is to rub the spot with a ripe tomato; then wash in lukewarm water, avoiding soda. \ Ink on carpets can he removed if blotting paper is used at once to soak up as much as possible, and the spot is then rubbed with a cut lemon. Here is relief when you are very tired or have been out in cold winds or hot sun, so that your face looks drawn and lined. Sponge it well with equal parts of hot water and cold milk, dry by light dabbing and cold cream it. Wipe off the cream after two minutes. Mix cheap toilet Cologne with an equal. quantity of rose water and dab on face and neck.

Reports of social functions will be welcomed for this column. “Diana” will also answer ail reasonable questions relating to the home, cookery, domestic science, and any topic of interest to her sex. But each letter or report must bear the writer’s name and address as a guarantee of genuineness, and questions that do not permit ed a public reply cannot be answered. Questions should be concisely put and the writer’s nom de plumo clearly written. .

APPETISING MEALS

To Remove Yaseline Stains.—Stains caused by vaseline are often difficult to remove by ordinary washing with soap and water. Such stains, however, are readily removed by rubbing well with a cloth or brush, dipped in petrol. Your height should be about seven and a-half times the measurement of your head from crown to chin; eight times is considered ideal, but is rare. Thus, with a nine-inch head your height should be five feet six inches or five feet seven inches. Soft or rain water for* washing dees not need bath salts, but gives a delightful result if lightly scented. If you use a flower scent, suoh as 'lavender or rose, make the dried heads or petals into little bags of'butter muslin. Steep one of these in boiling water at night and use the water with hot added, for your morning wash. To Cook Peas.—Have sufficient' fast boiling water just to cover them, add a sprig of green mint and half-teaspoon-ful sugar, and boil rapidly in an uncovered pan until tender. Drain away the water, reserving this for sauce or gravy. Return the peas to the pan and shake over heat for a few minutes, add butter, salt, and pepper, remove the mint, and serve at once. French beans can be cooked and served in the same way. Lemon Pudding.—Beat together three ounces sugar and three ounces margarine; add four ounces of flour and one small teaspoonful of baking powder. Now add the grated rind of a lemon, and, lastly, the juice. Steam in two, well-greased .moulds for an hour. For the Sauce. —Boil half-pint of water; inix a teaspoon!’ul of arrowroot with a little water; stir it into the water and boil for two minutes; add the juice of half a lemon, one tablespoonful of sugar, and a few drops of vegetable carmine. Serve with the lemon pudding. Potato Galantine.—Four medium boiled potatoes, half-teaspoonful made custard, an egg yolk or milk, breadcrumbs for coating, two ounces grated cheese, one tablespoonful tomato catsup, salt and pepper, butter, tomato sauce. Mash tine potatoes whilst hot, adding a little butter if liked; season and add the rest of the dry ingredients. Bind with an egg yolk or a little milk, turn on to a floured hoard, and shape into a roll. Brush with egg or milk and sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs. Bake in a very gently greased tin covered with a greased paper for half an hour. Lift on to a* hot dish, using a fish slice, and serve with tomato or brown sauce. Casserole of Vegetables.—One gill haricot beans, two medium carrots, two sticks of celery, one teaspoonful chopped parsley, one and a-half gills vegetable stock, gravy, or milk and water, two ounces dripping, quarter-pound minced meat (if liked), two small onions, two tomatoes, salt and pepper. Soak the beans for thirty-six hours, then boil until tender. Cut the onions into rings, fry in the smoking hot dripping until golden brown. Add the carrots and celery and stir until all the dripping is absorbed. Add the liquid, then the sliced tomatoes, meat if any, chopped parsley, and lastly the beans. Season each layer, cover, and stew gently for forty minutes.

In home cooking it is important to study the value of variety and surprise in the menu. For members nf the family to sit down to the table on certain days knowing that they are practically sure to ho offered cortaiij foodstuffs is not

conductive to an appetite. “ Cold mutton Monday” is a phrase which exemplifies’ the unattractiveness of monotony m the family menu. It is hardly necessary to point out that even the most homely dishes may be rendered attractive or repulsive according to the, way in which they are served. An overcrowded plate or one upon the rim of which a little gravy has been spilled may mar the attractiveness of air otherwise perfect meal. Even ‘ the color of the chinaware and the way in which the table is laid have a psychological effect upon the eater. Of course, one can be over-fastidious in the matter of food and the manner of its service, but it is well to remember in passing that nlany people who are “ fussy ” about what they eat are merely following the dictates of Nature, fncidentlly, that is why it is wise to force children to eat foodstuffs for which they show a genuine aversion.

DANGEROUS BETROTHALS

fßv Dr Estelle Cole, in the 'Sunday Chronicle.’] A pathetic letter from a woman of forty who committed suicide was read at the inquest the other day. For eight years, she wrote, she had been engaged to bo married. Again and amain marriage had been postponed. She felt that she was losing her beauty and her health as the years went by. At last she could support life no longer. It was a tragedy of blighted hope. Betrothals, like everything else in life, have their advantages as well as their disadvantages. Too short or toe lengthy engagements may boar disastrous results. The proverbial philosophy of marrying in haste and repenting at leisure would apply to the too-short betrothal. The war marriage as an example of haste was followed by divorce court actions in countless numbers. Protracted engagements are not so usual to-day as they were a quarter of a century ago, when they lasted as long as ten or twelve years, but they exist in not inconsiderable numbers. ENGAGED INDEFINITELY. It is . true that economical stress plays some part as the cause of a prolonged engagement in some cases ; but besides this very apparent cause of economic pressure there are fundamental roots as other causes, which are so deeply embedded that they work unconsciously and are unrecognisable as such. I know of a couple who have been engaged for twenty years. The woman is aged forty and the man forty-six. Both have ‘comfortable employment; The woman earns £5 a week ; the man £8 and sometimes more. A twoseater car is a necessity, so these lovers think. They prefer to be engaged indefinitely. Marriage would mean, the woman partner thinks, that she would have to abandon her income. The man lives with his mother, but does not support her. lie us her only son. . . It often happens that a son is so attached to his widowed mother that’ ho doWitr'nes that he cannot leave her or marry during her lifetime. This undue attachment of a man to his mother i.as its roots in early infancy. He becomes tied to his mother’s apron strings. Frequently he is an only son or the eldest. ... JEALOUS MOTHERS. Another cause of a protracted engagement is the jealousy often shown b,U a mother towards the son’s intended wife. This often acts as a serious deterrent on the son. A man, his mother, and his sweetheart are an eternal triangle, and, in the clash of interest, here, grim drama is often played out. Just as possible is it for a daughter to be in the same way “ fixated ” on her father and so prolong her engagement to a young man on the plea of hex father’s ill-health or need of care. . : f TJie.sc parental attachments Sap the mainspring of the fundamental procreative forces. For protracted engagements are detrimental to the physical well-being of both man and maid. Fundamentally, a courtship is the