Fashion and Things Feminine.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 183, 16 June 1916, Page 3 (Supplement)

Fashion and Things Feminine.

By IDA ftsELLER

A SMART COSTnili. It is a fortunate thing tin', at the present time, when every woman is practising economy, more or -t =■ s, fashions should be of the simplest and ot such a character as to make ir possible to dress well on small means. There is nothing extravagant or garish about the seasons modes; trimmings are very little used, and modish touches are given by Mich simple, inexpensive flings as mu-'in collars and velvet-ribbon ties.

Skirts mav be wide, but they are short, and so, also, are costume-coats wherefore the new suit is not a costly affair. House-dresses, again are very simple, and many are made in the adaptable style that cspocial'y recommends them to the busy home-dress-maker who lias but little time to devote to her wardrobe, and also to the woman of more leisure who, nevertheless, j, obliged to study economy. Anion"- fashions that find a place m coats and blouses alike, arc waist-coat effects, that are brought about- in various wavs, and are capable of giving daintv new touches to the simplest garments. The waist-coat ihl riso is fashion v.crv well suited to matrons, especially when the blouse is worn with the waist out-ide the si irt, and

not tucked into it, and lias ttic front edge cut up into a waistcoat point. On coats, waist-coat effects are produced by inlet fronts, and also by wide borders, and when striped materials are used the waistcoat stripes are fr.cqun.it'y oil the diagonal. illustrated is a smart and [serviceable tailor-made, .suitable for any cloth material, for serge or suiting. It is a costume possessing a certain dignity of style that areconimends it admirably to matrons. The skirt is arranged with a pointed yoke in front, from which the material hangs in inverted kilts, and the coat is particularly novel. Inserted 711 fro.it is a narrow waistcoat, fastened with round, bone buttons, and around the waist is a very wide belt of the coat material, threaded through the fronts and fastened with two large buttons, while the neck is cut to a very pretty shape and completed bv an exceedingly graceful collar, cut high and overturned to show a velvet lining. The charming little liat worn with the costume is of black velvet, trimmed with tissue roses, flattened to the brim, and short feathers. This is typical of a new and very becoming styl.e in millinery. Sometime-) a complete wreath of flowers is sewn round the brim. A HOME-MADE RAGI.AX BLOUSE. The raglan blouse carries befor r it at present, and has sui>crsedetl ti • magyar, though lingering example- _ >1 tli.' latter remain, of course, just as *

i lilouso with ordinary put-in sloov< - ■ • 1, ! to lie found for tlio asking, tlioi .rli i' : I is quite in tlio baikgi'on.id anions tin l | 1 itnvcr stylos. I'snally, flte fronts of a raglan ! ti!ous,(> arc gat-licivd to tlio sleeves I>r | low tlio shoulders: hut, hy way of n ! olianfro, the fullnri-s is sometimes moved to flic ccMre-front of the blous-e

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and a novel touch is given when ih.e centre gathering is headed by i\ shaped yoke-hand. '1 his idea is connected with blouseg fastening r,t the lelt-tntot, and al»o wjtli those with centre-front opening-;. With regard to the latter, the yoke-hand will he in two parts, uniting in the centre with a button and buttonhole.

A pretty raglan blouse wi'n double yoke-strap, is illustrated, and ii will be seen at o»ico how this simple but effective touch lilts the blouse from the Level of the ordinary. The design is, of course, admirably suited to development in cream or white Jap silk or delaine, and is ju-t the pattern that ovorv girl will find becoming and useful. '

The paper pattern of the blouse '3 in six pieces, including one f'ont, one sleeve, iia'f the back, the coear. one wrist-strap, ;«.icl one yoke-band. The quantity of material, 21 inches wide, required, is (J yards. In preparing the material for the pattern pieces, open it out to its full width and double it, as .suggested by the diagram, leaving enough single material wherefrom to cut the back pattern. A space, it will be seen, s marked out in the diagram, for the lacking half of back—for the whole back must be cut in a single p'cee. The other pattern pieces must be arranged on the doubled material, each piece being cut out in duplicate. "Hie duplicate collar-piece will be required for a lining.

The sleeves <ii*o cut very Toner, to iillow fok- frills to fall below the wristsi raps. Those latter are lin.ed aril stitched at one end to the sleeves, and each is sewn with a button. At the other end of .each strap is a buttonhole. When the wri-t-straps are unfastened, the sleeves can be ironed flat The fronts and yoke-hands must nho be provided with buttons and buttonholes, and the yoke-bands must be lined. NURSERY NOTES. When a baby is fretful, the soothing power of music will sometimes act likd a charm and stop the tear* almost instantly. "'When, my baby whimpers for no apparent can<v," said a young mother, " 1 take him to the piano, and, not with noisy banging but with sof' chords or lively tunes, try to quiet the worried little nerves. ] have tested this so often, that I have no hesitation in offering the suggestion to other mothers. Another thing : When lie wakes, I do not lift him out ot his crib immediately, but 1 just talk to him cheerily and go about my work the while and give him a top that he has -lot seen for a long time, or something a little different to what lie is used to playing with, and that will attract his mind at once. Til this way I find that he generally wakes up in a good-natur-ed frame of mind and looks forward to something pleasant in store-. ""By the time lie is really ready to got up I have accomplished a dozen necessary duties."' Another mother, with children old enough to go to school, has made it a rule th.it all games, books and toys must be put away in order before bedtime, and recommends the plan to other mothers. "Ac one time," she said, "I allowed the children to clear up in the morning before going to school, but the result was the children hurried their breakfast, hurried everything they had to do, and ran breathless to school, full of fear lest they should be late. This caused me to make the new rule, and now each child puts hx and her playthings away before going to bed, school-books are placed ready for tho morning, and breakfast is eaten calmiv."

WKDGWOOD-BLT'E FOR ROOM-Wedgwood-blue works out vc .t pret. ti!v in sitting-room decorations —th" walls blue or white and tlio curtain. l of blue repp or easement-cloth. Jt the walls are blno the curtain* should be parchment-coloured. while u the waits are white, or par« him uh "!- on rod. let the curtains l> blue. A delightful additon to tin i -.rtain.- wm-id I>e a ro-e-bud border. on about an inch from th.' ••• . lithe (in tainare p!ain-suri'a< •■■!. will- i.light be striped. Stained board". ••• always look .> •!! wlhle "be st:i:u it- fresh ; but. uu'ci' u: !. !v -r:i>ii - oil wears off if .niii • i,• II,:,. !• tivad. and more dur;iii) iv:<»ro, if pimpi-'t linoleum — • v.;.,..,;;. • in a long, narrow ' ■ !>i pattern. Jut !. 1" A N BLACK DKESSKS. led or faded black dresses may , aliened and considerably improv.ll appearance by an ivy-bath. Procure some iv,v-!eave« and put them into a saucepan, stalks included, cover them with cold water and let them bod for an hour. Then strain the liquid and it is ready for use. Apply it with a. piece of an old black stocking, rubbing well into the material. The solution cleans well without leaving any stain, and is considered better than ammonia for the purpose. When »he dre-s cleaned is dry, press is with a warm iron on the wrong i-ide, and it should look quite bright again. TSK FOR K(ifi SMF.LLv An einptv egg-shell, p erccd at the bottom, makes the be.-t possible medium for dropping oil into salad-, cte. if the einptv i-hell is hardened by being baked a little, it will last a long time. SPICK CAKKS. To make spice cakes, beat up the volks of two eggs: take half a pound or more of sugar, and mix with it lour breakl ast-cupl ills of Hour, halt a teaspoon! ul each *o"l ground cinnamon and ginger, one teaspoonl'u! of grated hnion peel, and a pinch of salt. Mix in the beaten egg- and make all into a (1 >ugh. using a little milk or water, anil roll the paste into' small cake-. Hake them on a floured t:n in the oven nnt I cooked through. I lose little caku> are nee lor alternoon tea. HAN ANA PIK A delicate sweet dish is banana pie. made ' bus :--T.ine ti p'e di-li with rich ci ii-i, made after the usual rect];e ; i ; ,1,, i , oihl, tliiek custard, flavour it •viil, !<■ aiul add two banana-, chop. , 1 Ml, . I' 1 1! the pie djsli with the i , i.i ii.| , nnnnn mixture, and bake ,|| :!,(• i 't until well set. Let it in the top a meringue, 1t1 .,,|,'. 'i ■ ,• ..hit .-s of eggs used in . ... , -a.)• -•■<>< l siiL'ar. and lemon ; Pi,i !■ ; ),,■ pio back in tilt l oven , ..i .t. in;.' i... t a delicate brow n.