WOMEN'S INTEREST

Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1933, Page 3

WOMEN'S INTEREST

details become important

POCKETS RETURN TO FAVOUR

,A 1 tough the dress designers of Paris have turned to luxury materials for .their latest creations, it is the details on which they have lavished so much care that will be copied by the average, woman when choosing her frocks. shoulderlines and waistlines are more important than velvets and satins, and if these are right the material of one’s choice will look-right also.

After being pocketlcss for so many years,' women have hardly dared to move without a handbag containing lavery necessity for the daily round. But we shall have a choice of pockets next season in which to store awaysome of those' odds and ends. One< heavy patch-pocket will decorate a topcoat, . or two large ones on each side of 'a jacket. Two patch-pockets trim a tunic ' jacket—one If gh up- on the brest, „the other nearly touching the waistline.

A belt with large pocket extensions on each hip was a novelty shown with a reversible checked tweed outfit—the cape pf the plain material with checked, lining, the skirt checked and the belt! and pockets plain. Half-moon-pieces ofj material are put loosely on the hips; on afternoon ■ dresses to simulate pockets, but these are too shallow to hold anything safely. . • ■On many new models buttons have been used with great importance. Simple little woollen' dresses button from the neck to the hem. These willhave a demure turn-down collar elo c e to the throat and slightly leg o’ ‘ mutton sleeves, and the effect is charming some tunic pockets emphasise buttons and pockets-, as T have- stated; other dresses will be buttoned all down the centre of the bodice at the back, '

An unusual evening gown in black, stiff 1 faille silk' had thp new rounded neckline, With crystal buttons fastening from the neck to the knee,- whereit was allowed to fail open, but the buttons and' button-holes. continued to the hem of the skirt. One of the most successful new black .arid white models is a dress consisting of-, a .long .white'-ttmiQ ysho\yirigi about nine inches of black underskirt. This has a seven-eighth length, black coat, tied high in the throat so that the effect with a black hat is a black en- ! semble. , Without the coat, and worn with a | white hat and gloves and a silver fox* - the , toilette becomes . almost: ;an alk ;white one. The tunic, of - white satin, heavy ..orepe,. or-very -fine ;W,hitp, silk wool jersey is. buttoned from the shoulder to ,the' . hem, leaving , a few .buttons undone, at the bottom above the black uridefskirt.. ; k . t SCIENTIFIC COOKERY ; j , .... ,r. x; . -> LONDON SCHOOL OF DIETETICS' The “S6rig of the Calories,” consist' of verses''attached to the' -menu-card of a London cafe where the food is prepared under the supervision of qualified dietitians, and all the meals served are scientifically worked out in up-to-date kitchens. Opened only four months ago, this cafe is a visible manifestation of the good work which the London School of Dietetics, housed in-the same building and opened in ' January last, hopes to do throughout the country. It is the first school of its kind in England, and indeed, in Europe. I Another practical sign of its 1 progressive ideas is the food clinic, where .advice on every aspect of nutrition] ! iii both health and disease, from the dorirect . foods to ; buy to 'the economical faying-out of the necessary money, may he obtained from , fully-qualified dietitians. • ,

If the , school accomplishes what it ;sets out.to do—to make the study ■of proper nutrition as common a matter •as, let us..say;-'the study of aiothmetic—it will probably -not be lono; before attending food clinics will ■be as natural as attending the • public libraries But its-main business .'is the training of students, and on its counri’ doctors,, scientists, and industrial workers are pooling their knowledge.; ; so that no aspect of'this comparatively new science is likely to be overlooked. ■There is nothing more essential- to. the building up of a sound construction than proper nutrition, and a six months’ course for women in all ranks of life,,whether they propose to marry and have homes of . their own, or to take *up other work—would undoubtedly do much to eliminate a great deal o ,: present day ill-health, and. to lay the foundation of a healthier race for the future. It is not the army alone that i“marches on its stomach.”: .' Both America and Canada have been quicker to grasp the significance of ibis pew science, and dietetics go hand-in-hand there with medicine in the cure, of disease, most hospitals having, their 'own dietitians. Factories, schools,, and institutions take it into consideration iin catering for the welfare of those ir their charge. ' , ; The London'County Council i§ nowfaking up the matter, and, as an experiment; has arranged for six State registered ‘nurses to take a diploma ieourse in dietetics which is being inaugurated at King’s College for Women. V A GOOD FLOOR POLISH i A very good floor polish may he made as follows One pint turpentine, 4ojc.

Hints from Home and Jibrcad.

beeswax, one table&pOonful of animonia. Put all in a tin,- then stand the tin in a clipper, >in the bottom of which piut .some water. Place on the lire,, and very carefully dissolve, taking care not to spill any/, as it is very inflammable. The polish is very good and easier to use than the average bought floor polish.

FASHIONS IN HANDBAGS. We have had bags - with matching sca'rves: bags with berets, bows, or belts. To-day they sometimes go further still. An exceedingly neat- bag. in navy blue and crimson closely knitted silk, is matched by a tiny scarf with pointed ends, and cuffs i n the same material »'nd qoolouis. These would make eminently effective refreshers for ia suit or simple woollen dress in navy blue. A smallish bag, in biege and; coral plaited leather, calls, for a belt of the coral leather made of two round straps fastened together, at intervals by metal clasps. Another round coral strap is worn as a necklace and weighted with metal.knobs, at its ends. . -A a .yer,y, : . lovely : bag to give a strong note -of ;.:c<vh>nr. to a sombre ensemble isjimade ofiplaitedistr'aWT in aitglowing shade of red. The straw is, ;used 'in greater width than' is ’ usual fob plait* ing, and it s shining-,surface gives ■an almost iridescent effect. This particular model is not for knockabout wear or impoverished incomes. It fastens with a jewelled clasp. PROLONGING STOCKING LIFE. .Many' people grumble at the short life of most silk stockings, and it will be ; found that the remembrance of a few points before they are worn will .'dd‘considerably'to their length, of service. . ' • 'Always soak new stockings in' •cold water before“wearing them and run a. line of machine stitching'along the'tops just below the level where suspenders are fastened. This will do much to prevent laddering. '"' i; '* It’ Will" also' "he found that if. ia piece of -.natural . coloured silk net is. darried on the .wrong of the .heel before we-yring,, the heels. will not jgo into holes' 1 for a much longer time -. than usual... Ladder’s .may be mended almost invisibly by running >a seam up the wrong side stockings-. , j- ;

! RENEWING WHITE SUEDE

,„.:,Wh.ite.’;Auedea . bags k>oit,ickly -become soiled. The best and-Quickest-.way to hdean ithemtiisato,, use “bran.; -Warm-, the bran slightly 1 before use/ and - apply it I'to/the iwhifcej siibde. by me'ns of a softcloth. Rub the brain in-'liberal ly, but • lightly, -continually using- new bran-: Bran that has been used once should ..novoT* he ;: a'giiri:- 5 " orithe suede. ■ Finally brush the- brhb but-'.- thcrdugbly ''tvith'”a'^eleiri; : ■ j face needs raising this treotrileui it'should be tubbed" gently with fine 1 glass paper. ; I HAIR TREATMENT. j For some reason, the iiv«raige woman jhas a good deal of trouble with her /hair nowadays. ! It is quite an everyday oerksion to j be n r one woman lamenting about her ■hoir being too greasy, while -mother icPmoHins of . its-being too dry. 1 The girl who.,tells you she .washes h°r ha : r once ja- week, and somqtime!S f ;twi.ce“. because Jdt is l so,..oilyv, i5 ;s pnly. laying .jip r |rou'We ifOy/-h ft riielL p ; WhUe,.a. greasy, head is not i shampooing ,toO / often will 'not remedy.the evil. ... . . j . Excessive grease- is. often due. to.acJditv, which is one of’ the chief causes iof oily hair. The glands get clogged ‘with acid.crystals..-and secrete more oil jthan is natural. The ,bqst thing'for. this : pta + o. is a good ton’c rubbed into the is-’-ilp every .day and not when you ; think of it. - For sufferers from a dry scalp, brushing is excellent, and it .is a; good plan, the night before shampooing the hair, to rub a little oil or pure vaseline into the iroot s and, leave it on all night. A dark-haired woman who did not ihave a single grey hair: in her head, .even by the time she was- sixty, attributes retaining the natural colour so long to the systematic use of castor oil.

Every head ,of hair seems to respond to. regular gentle, massage of the sq,alp ■with the finger tips dipped into maoassrr oil. There are two colour grades •of. this kind of oil—golden colour far .blondes, and a reddish tint for dark •hair. ■ , • PAINT ON CLOTHES : Paint stains that have dried into bldhing are usually considered difficult to remove, but they readily! yield to treatment with a mixture comprising , equal parts' of ammonia.; and turpentine. Moisten the spot with 1 this mixture, rub gently, and wash afterwards in warm- suds.