DOMESTIC REALM

Gisborne Times, Volume LXX, Issue 11126, 8 February 1930, Page 10

DOMESTIC REALM

THE NEWEST COLOUR. MOMENTOUS CH ANG E. I hear that the fashionable colour this winter will be dahlia—that kind of dahlia which is akin to stock purple, states a correspondent of the “Daily Mail.” Hitherto, such matters have been determined in the Paris salons and in the United States. In future, however, tho color forecasts, so far as English women are concerned, will come, from: Britain itself. This inometous change is due to the formation this week of a British Colour Council, representative of all trades and industries concerned in men’s and women’s wear. On the provisional’ committee are such wellknown business men as Lord Ebitrv (president of the London Employers’ Association), Air John Sharp (Bradford Dyers’ Association), Air. E. T. Walker (president of the Leicester Chamber of Commerce and managing director of Wolse.v Silk Association), and many others. There can he no doubt that colour has proved one of the greatest stSinitiators of post-war trade, and that in the hand of “Dame Fashion” lies: the key which will open the- gate to a new era of prosperity.

The colour sense of the masses has developed so rapidly during the past few years and has now reached such a high standard of quality that British fabric to compete with those from abroad, must: he fashionperfect. British, manufacturers have shown that they are alive to this new feature. in the lives of the multitude by the formation of the. British Colour Council, and in setting the new colour fashions in future the council will undoubtedly give a new impetus to British trade. Certainly, there should be an end to the losses caused by flip present haphazard methods of trying to anticipate fashion.

I understand, that there will lie no attempt to dictate to the leading fashion houses. The idea - : s that the mamiaeturoi's shall co-operate with the fashion experts .and that the council will work along the main lines of colour research and the clas-

sification and concentration of shades, and also will advise traders of the trend of fashion. It is essential, for instance, that the confusion which at present exists as to exactly what shade a. name really means should be removed. At tin l time of Princess Alary’s wedding it was possible to purchase in London shops as many as 17 different shades, all dccribcd as ‘''Princess Afaiv blue,” and even to-day the t( ties of a particular shade vary considerably.

At the same time it might perhaps ho unfortunate if the fashion world thought that the manufacturers wore trying to .standardise colours, but it is understood that the Colour Connfit will smooth over any difficulties or misunderstandings in that direction.

LEMON BREAD. SAID TO BE DKLTCLOES. Ingredients: Three eggs, two tablespoonfuls sugar, one lemon (or one and a. half as desired), self-raising Hour to mix (about Mb.) Beat- the eggs and sugar together till foamy. Grate in the peel of the lemon, then add the juice. Mix again till perfectly smooth. Add the flour gradually, rubbing, out all lumps, till a fairly stiff paste is obtained. Greaso a, tin, line it with greased paper, and turn in the mixture. Sprinkle with sugar and hake in a moderate oven.

When cold, cut into straight slices and serve with butter or Jam.

If vim want to serve it plain, make it sweeter by putting in four or five tablespoon fills sugar instead of two.

Household Hints

®y “MARIE."

long enough. A tight stocking under a well-fitting shoe creates havocs on its own acount. The foot stretches in the action of walking, and both shoe and stocking should be Jong enough to allow this action to take place without restraint. Change thd shoes and stockings frequently, and, if you can afford it, buy two pairs at the same time for the same use. If alternated these will outlast two pairs bought consecutively and will benefit the feet b.v each proving a slight rest from the other. Never go to lied with cold feet, mien if you have to resort to a hot birielc. and never, in spite of many superstitions to the effect that wet shoes which dry on. tlie feet will never produce pneumonia, allow the feet to remain damp. TOMATO PICKLE. One pound of green tomatoes; I large, onion; 2 chillies; 111) of brown sugar; 1 teaspoonful of mustard (dry); !, teaspoon of ground ginger. Slice the tomatoes and onion, sprinkle with salt and let them stand all night, then drain. Put all in a .saucepan, cover with vinegar and boil till quite tender. Bottle and cork well. THE FASHIONABLE BLOUSE. SOME DAINTY STYLES. Nearly every woman is glad that the hlouso has definitely returned to favor. There is .something definitely feminine about a dainty blouse, whether if is made of lawn or satin. With the trim little coats and skirts in tweeds and suiting that are so fashionable, plain shirts in silk, crepe tie chine, or washing satin, in a tone lighter than the suit are worn, and as a rule they are now tucked into the belted skirt. In Paris, where smart women have always a strong bias towards black and white, dainty Mouses m crisp white orgamli arc’ worn with plain black suits. As. however, those blouses lose their 'charm if they are slightest- bit soiled, they are rather an expensive item in’ the wardrobe, for ii. is not possible to wear an orgaudi or lawn blouse even for a few hours in a town without it becoming soiled. Easier to wash and iron, and more durable in wear. al'e the blouses made in pure English silk, and their appearance is equally attractive. An ivory blouse looks well with black or navy, and pale grey is as charming with a dark grey suii as beige is with brown. Silk can be used with good effect for the severely tailored skirt lor morning wear, and for the more feminine frilly blouse that is worn in the afternoon. BRAN WATER FOR COLOURED CHIFFONS, USEFUL SUGGESTION. Light and lightly-colored cretonnes are washed and finished in the same way as prints, but for darker colors this material should be washed in bran water.

Use a large cupful of bran to a quart of cold water. 'lie tin* bran in a little bag of muslin and put in a saucepan with the water. Brine; it to the boil and allow ;t to simmer for not more than half an hour. A pint of this bran water added to half a small bath of water will be sufficient here. Add melted snap to the bran water and wash well. Rise also in weak bran water. Wring and hang outdoors ulitil nearly dry. Iron on the wrong side for good results. That white thin look one can get so often on black, (lowered cretonnes is given by ironing on the right side.

TO FRESHEN FLOWERS.

SIMPLE REMEDY

A teaspoonful of boric acid to a gallon of water will lengthen the lives of carnations by at least three or lour days, and will obviate the necessity of 'changing their water during that period, while a tablespoonful of sugar to the same quantity of water will materially Umefit asters.

In all eases draughts should he avoided as much as proximity to blazing fires, particularly gas fires, for in this respect (lowers are moresensitive, and they will speedily wilt in spite of all precautions.

OBSTINATE SCORCH MARKS

USEFUL. HINTS

Take four ounces of washing soda, four' ounces of fuller’s earth, two small onions, and one pint of vino-

Peel the onions, slice and pound them up. Add the fuller’s earth and vinegar and mix well. Now add the soda and put all in an old saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for ten minutes. Strain carefully and bottle.

This mixture is splendid for ba'd burn stains. It-will keen fresh for a. year or more. To use, rub on the stain, then rinse, thoroughly.

HINTS AND RECIPES.

When* .ilfreclding soap Vise an old grater instead of a knife. The shavings will he much finer and'dissolve

Gold water should bo used for washing egg stains from china; they arc much harder to remove with hot water.

A little milk added to the water in which eaulillower is cooked will keep the vegetable white.

The coarser and more gristly meat is the more slowly should it he cooked.

When a cake sticks to the tin, dip the bottom and sides of the tin in hot water, and .the cake will he loosened.

Here is a, home-made remedy for a cough : Mix together one tablespoonful of best olive oil with two tablespoonfuls of Demerara sugar, then add the juice of two lemons and stir in a pint of boiling water, 'l'ake a wineglassful at bedtime and on rising in the morning.

Dance slices may be cleaned very satisfactorily by rubbing them with a flannel clipped in spirits of wine.

Sheets of blotting paper saturated with turpentine and placed in heavy clothing will keep moths away.

If a collar lias a dump smell and cannot be thoroughly ventilated, a few trays of charcoal set on the floor, shelves and ledges will make the air pure and sweet.

If the bristles of a hairbrush have become- soft, dip them in hot water and alum to harden them.

Small scraps of linoleum can he cut into neat ovals, or circular-shap-ed dish mats , and slipped into embroidered covers made to fit them. If the white of an egg only is needed, the yoke can be kept good for a, day or two by putting it in a nip which lias been rinsed in cold water, covering it with a wet cloth and keeping it in a cool place. To clean kid gloves put them on the- hands, and mb them with flannel wrung out of milk. Don’t rinse, but bang them where, they can dry slowly. When baking a large cake in a gas oven, the bottom of the cake is apt to get hard and black. This can be avoided by lining the tin with' brown paper, and standing it on an asbestos mat. Varnished paint, if much soiled, should, after being washed and dried in the usual way. be rubbed with a lag dipped, in linseed oil. the latest. MV lITDO WX ]•: XS MM ill. If. Hidden away in a drawer in one of the big city shops in Syd ney beneath a table oi sale-pric-ed garments is the latest in lingerie whims— the nightgown ensemble. At least that is the word one coins instinctively.

The “nightie." a delight! ul apple-green affair, lavishly trimmed with cocoa-colored lace, the fashion of the: moment comes with a dainty short coat of the same material made with graceful wing sleeves and lull-flared hack.

The idea will please those women wlio Imve never quite reconciled themselves to pyjamas. They can stjll be up to the minute and their “suit. In the same drawer are some lovely bridal sets from China- — knickers, nightgowns, and princess slips—showing indescribably beautiful handwork.