MATTERS FEMININE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 458, 18 March 1919, Page 4

MATTERS FEMININE.

RURAL COURTSHIP IN HOLLAND. The sons of Dutch farmers hare to labor as long and as hard as any hired man. No wonder, than, that 'to be married and to have a farm of his own is not merely the son's comfort, but "the chief end of man." Social gatherings among the rustic folk are infrequent. The chief opportunity for courting is in the church. It is interesting to watch the lads at service. The seatl arc so arranged that everyone can look not only at the preacher, but also at everyone else, except, of course, those who are directly behind. So the young man settles comfoitablv into the iamily pew, and lets his eyes run freely over the flock until they rest on one attractive lamb. It is not long before the girl becomes aware of his glances, and if they please her a gentle flirtation begins then and there. Reasonably sure of a tavorable reception from the girl, the young man drives over to call on her. The most usual time is Saturday evening. When he reaches her homo she may .still be semiring in the milk-house. and he must fotnehow occupy the lime with the father. At length she enters the room, and h's embarrassment is extreme. But a pleasant smile brings back his courage, and almost in whispers he requests to see her for a nioI meni by herself. Tho request is ietdily granted. The two pass into nn adjoining room, and moments may be lengthened into minutes, half an hour, or even :in houpor two. It all depends. It he has won his ease, father and mother on both sides are tailed in. If they agree, the two become engaged j-'i ! '-in in nrirrv v.iihin three or lour \ ,i Vis."is henceforth occur regularly every fourteenth day, until the last year, when they become more fre'pent.

A SIMPLE BLOUJE. Design depiits a simple title blouse arrange! in style, with tucks

over the shoulder, and a tuck also simulating an added sleeve. Allow 3 yards of 30-inch wide material. WHAT EVERY BRIDE SHOULD KNOW. She must never dress in her complete wedding splendour before the ceremony. She must put on her right shoe first and not try on her ring before it is plnood on her finger at. the altar. She mast not take any hand in making her bridal gown or her weddingcake. However happy she is, it will be wise for her to weep a little on her weddingday. She must not look at herself in the gkss when ready before she is married. w To lind a spider on the wedding-gown is a s'lvr sign of happiness to come. To divam of iaiiies the night before means that «he will be thrice blessed. Should >!n> seo a coffin as she starts on her wedding tour sho must turn back and start again. It co i•d >d a most unlucky omen if the ring tails to the ground during the ceremony. It is better to be single than marry on board ship. > To give a telegram to a br ide on the way to church Ls unlucky, tor it portends ill to come. CA»E OF HAIR AND SCALP. The skin of the head requires daily treatment, but not a daily bath. A :rotary movement of the fingers ov«m the •scalp helps to keep the pores in working order. Brushing with the brush both the scalp and hair, the latter with Jong, careful strokes, removes dust and keeps the head in a healthy condition. .The massage increases the circulation, and prevents the hair from turning grey. The hair should be left loose at night, and a silk handkerchief worn over the head improves the gloss. The hair should be clipped two or three .times a year, to remove split ends and promote growth. If the hail is braided loosely in two braids and the hand drawn up over each braid, the loose Olds will stand out in a way which makes them easy to clip. The hair needs to be washed only once in two or three months. Too frequent bathing exhausts the nutrient elements of the sebaceous glands. Care should be taken in tak | ing the head bath, and in thoroughly j drying die hair, or colds, headaches, t and serious ill-health may be tho result, j An ofl made of three parts vaseline to j one part lanoline is good to prevent tbe hair fimi falling out. j