ITEMS FOR LADIES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 24 May 1907, Page 4

ITEMS FOR LADIES.

Xot long ago 1 read an account i>f an interview with a prominent young actress. The first impression that the writer mentioned was the absence of perfume. Tint one fact went far to proclaim this talenteil young woman a lady, even before she had time to speak. I have known many girls who have failed to obtain business positions on account of the strong scents wuith tliev used.

Here are suggestions for cleaning silver, which probably will be new to most readers. Once a week day the table silver in a shallow pan, cover with a liberal sprinkling of baking-soda, and then pour into the pan plenty of boiling water. Let it stand until the water handling the silver; then take ottii, one piece at a time and wipe briskly with a dry, soft eloth. Another suggestion to do away with the dreaded silver-clean-ing day is to keep in a ennvenienit place near the sink all sorts of silver cloths, etc.: then, when the silver and knives are washed each morning they can be kept clean with a little extra work. To niake the latter plan feasible the mater ials for cleaning should ,he kept either ji'l a drawer ii"«r tile sink where the dishes are washed, or in a box on a shelf close by.

What is known as ''Duty Table" is a great help to the busy housewife. Place a small tible (if it has a drawer, so much the better) in a convenient place, and on this table put all bundles which arc to be returned to the' stop's, drv packages, mending which needs immediate attention, etc. Such a table will prove so useful that in a short time you will wonder Aow you ever got on without it.

To prevent a step-ladder from slipping on a bare floor, split, open two short pieces of garden hose and fasten them to the lower ends of the ladder, turning them up on the sides of the supports and nailing them there. This is a useful and simple device and may prevent accidents.

A few vlrops of camphor put. into the water when bathing the face will prevent the skin from shining. To perfume underlinen put a lump of orris-root into the boiler on washing days. The clothes will l)c ileliciously fraffrantf even after ironing.

A piece of ammonia is said to keep gloves in good condition, if placed in the box with them. Care must be talcen, however, that the ammonia does not touch the gloves. A good remedy for burns is Carron oil. made of equal parts of linseed oil and glycerine mixed "together. An excellent plan is to put it in a bnttb and shake well together before using. A cheap and effective disinfectant for sick rooms is made by adding a teaspoonful of turpentine to a bucket of hot water.

Naphtha applied with a sponge is said to be the best method of cleaning white skin rngs. It is, however, so inflammable that the operation should be performed out of doors. Faded plush photographs frames may be freshened lip with salt; sprinkle this thickly on the plush, rub well with a soft brush and let it remain for about a (planter of an hour. After washing decanters or cruets, turn them upside down and allow the water from the cold water tap to run over them. In about five minutes'lime they will be beautifully dry inside, and if the outside is carefully wiped and rubbed thev will sparkle beautifully.

Finger-marks on painted doors may he removed by rubbing with a perfectly clean cloth dipped in a little paraffin. The place should afterwards be washed over with a cloth wrung out of hot water and finally polished with a dry duster. Steamed eggs have more flavour and are lighter than poached ones. Break the egg itfto a cup and then place the cup in the boiling water.

indelible Ink.—To make indelible marking ink place a piece of nitrate of silver, the size of a marble, in an ordin--ary penny bottle of writing ink, and dissolve.

Fresh air and sunshine cost nothing, and are therefore little thought of by the average woman as aids to beauty. ■Live in the ojien air as much as possible, rest all you can, cat simple nourishing food, avoid late hours, and you will find out how much younger you look, and how greatly your complexion is improved. Equal parts of lanoliue, vaseline and almond oil are beaten together and a few drops of violet perfume or any other than you may prefer are added. This mixture makes a good face cream. Jse careful that the ingredients are perfectly fresh and pure.

Hot water does not cause facial wrinkles. It should be used wwh a good soa]>—one free from strong alkalies and perfume— to remove the dirt from the face. The skin will thus be made soft and elastic. It is said that the smell of mint is a successful remedy for sleeplessness. A small slate-sponge is soaked in mint perfume and put into a linen bag. This bag may be suspended at the head or it may be placed under the pillow. Many who have tried it have found it sooUi'ing.

Tlie overloading of the system with food not infrequently results in a cold. If one eats often, especially if the food is rich and highly seasoned, the' tive organs will be put. under a great strain, as more nourishment will l>e taken into the body than can possibly( be assimilated. The extra amount will have to be disposed of and the obstruction which follows such indiscretion in eating will 1 often result in, a cold.