IN WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 31 August 1907, Page 3

IN WOMAN'S WORLD.

• BEAL'TY K DRESS. l ' -Xo feminine page* could t»e complete," ej ■ays John Strange Winter in a Home « magiiin.', "without some mention of W c«mcnls. 1 sometimes wonder when d 1 look at the heroic martyrs who are fcjtut now enduring horrible sufferings in fi «fcr,to give me tomething that I do t. nil want, whether they are taken that p nr bttmee they have lost their natural J Uttua* (isle lor beautiful clothing. 1< ' f -ff that«a<act, then these dear women, tW»» misguided Umbs, who think ? ther an going to blow down the Houses ■> ef'ParKawfnt with a little wind, are indeed to be pitied. In very young girts a one sometimes sees a deplorable aloof- t ~*, from .11 that makes feminine beauty P mow Aeautifal, but as a rule It is a J£ dayeome. when the hard felt hate J ana tK «tW «>««" and the stout-soled f boots «iv< way to something more gra- c doU %, I think that ia-the right way I to put It—more gracious. "I did a little in the severe style myself before t became weaned to the gradoosnea* of flowing Hues and awanlol the softening effect of what fa called I well preserved beanty. | "For my part I have yet to «ee the nun or woman who wake* absolutely i fresh and bbeantifol out of sleep. I do ] not expect ever to see it fa thU life, j Sature to against it "Watt* your atoek,. well-kept, beautiful eat lying, ifjrou happen to beireadbur this page wHta you are in bed with » bad head, perhaps at the foot of your ladyship's bebd. "What Is lis Irat action on waking from ateept He sits up at once and washes* his face, makes himself quite presentable in a aketchy kind of way, and then cornea and aits beside you, and tells yon tow charming you are, and how kind, and how glad he is that yoo came to live with him. "He always washes his face first, bo with women, to say nothing of men. It is a golden rule: always wash your Messed face before you show, even to your most intimates. "i know » woman accounted unusually brilliant I never found her so myself, bat that is neither here nor there. ••In the world ahe has the credit of being a brilliant woman. I beard her aay one day that she had been married to her late husband for more than twenty-five years, and that he had never seen her with her hair in enriingpins. Such a lady as this is, without doubt, blessed with a certain worldly # wisdom which, taking it on the whole, will stand her in good stead, If indeed it has not already done so. "She would have been dear to that woman of fashion of whom we have most of us' read. She pot the matter quite Natty). ~ '■""."!*!■ ■ "7. would not, sure,' she said, be Udean when I'm dead. Here, Belly, rive this cheek a little red.' "So. I. would inculcate in all feminine ereafines of every age and of every class the advantage and the advisability of cultivating a pretty taste in woman's gear. I beg your pardon, good air. What were you.pleased to remark! That dress and such-like vanities are but vanity, and can lead to no good end? "Certainly, I am with you. Dress overdone may be as great a sin and almost as pernicious in its effects as drink overdone, eating overdone, or any other virtue of either sex. For I maintain that a moderate love of the beautiful in dotting is a virtue, and nothing will shake we from that belief. "I have not left my self space to say very much, but I win leave you until next month with just this one hint: "Eftmr-sheves have Been very smart,? but, Bke other virtues (and let me tell yoit-tkat fashions which are new and very.smart are virtues for the time being), they may be overdone. Before any one of you, my gentle readers, go to yew dressmaker—and, by the way, dont call her a modiste—with a fancy j that there shall be no mistake about - your tjbow-sjeeves this time, just stand whit* yon are in the stage of dressing which comes between getting into your corsets and getting into your shirt-waist, or whatever yon luce to call the garment which covers your shoulders, and thoroughly overlook yourself. "If you have nice, white, round arm*, yon may even risk the shortest of elbowstarves for a winter wedding; but if your arms are thin, your elbows bony,; and both mrtming to be red, let me adjure you, by all gnr mutual love of true femininity, to make up your mind that elbow-sleeves have been very smart

THE COLOUB TO SUIT YOU. An artist's rale as to colour in clothes Is choose carefully only time tint* *f which the duplicate may be fouod ic the hair, the eyes, or the compfexioa. A wtrnn- with Wue-guy eyes and a thin, ventral-tinted complexion h never more becomingly dressed than in bine •hades hi winch grey is mixed, for in these eomplcxkKts there is a certain delicate btueness.

A brunette is never so exquisite as in cream colour, for she has reproduced the tinting of her skin in her dress. Put the same dress on a colourless blonde and she will be fat mort charming, while in grey she would be quite the reverse. The reason is plain. In the blonde's aallowneM there are tints of grey, and in the dark woman's pallor there are always yellowish tones—the same as aredominate in the cream-coloured dress. Women who have rather florid complexion* look well in various shades of fhun and heliotrope; also in certain shades of dove-grey; for, to a trained eye, this colour has a tinge of pink, which harmonises, with the flesh of the face.

Blondes look fairer and younger in dead Mack like that of wool goods or Velvet, while brunettes require the sheen Of satin or gloss of silks in order to mar black to advantage.

,'•:. !'... A WIFE'S LOVE. Woman's love, like the rose blossoming in the arid desert, spreads its rays over the barren plain of the human heart, and while all around it is black and desolate, it rises strengthened from tbe absence of every other charm. In •o situation does the love of a woman appear more beautiful that in that of a wife. Parents, brethren, and friends have cleans upon the affections—but tbe tore of a wife is of a distinct and different nature. A daughter may yield her life to the preservation of a parent —• sister may devote herself to a suffering brother; Ut the feelings which induce it are not those which lead a wife to follow the husband of her choice through every pain and peril that can befall him, to watch him in danger, to cheer him in adversity, and ever remain unalterable at his side in the depths of ignominy and shame. It is a heroic devotion which a woman displays in adherence to the fortunes of a hapless husband. When we behold her in her domestic scenes, a mere passing creature of enjoyment, an intellectual joy, brightening the family with her endearments and lov for extreme joy, which that presence and those endearments are calculated to impart* we can scarcely credit that the fragile being who seems to hold her existence by a thread is capable of snpportin* the extreme of human sriffermg —-novwhen the heart of man sinks beneath the weight of agony, that ah? would maintain pristine powers of delight and," by her words of comfort and patience, lead the nmnnurer to peace and resignation.

NEW WIFE'S FIRST ORDER. If I grumble occasionally over the American; gains for exaggeration, I must admit that it Is Tery acceptable sometimes when them is not eren the ■tost distant prospect of a joke of any tand on one'« social horfoon (quotes an English contemporary). She was newlymarned (says an American paper), and did- sot know « little bit about either housekeeping or (hopping;, but the time came when she had to give her first order. It was a crusher; but the gtwn was a derer man, and used to »U kind* of orders, and could interpret them •aally. "I want IMb of paralysed •ugar," she began, with a businesslike •Ir. "Yes 'm. Anything else!" "Two tins condemned milk." Tea' m," he said calmly, and wt down pulverised sugar and condensed milk. "Anything more, 'm!" "A bag of fresh salt—be sure It is fresh." "Yes, 'm. What nextf* "And a pound of desecrated radish." Upon which he wrote down "desskated end," and remarked, 'Ton will perhaps want some horseradish; for sauce, 'm; we haye some nice roots in." "Ob, dear, no!" she remarked. 'lt would be of no use to us. We don't keep a horse yet." And when the fair housekeeper had left the store, the grocer sank down and fanned himself with a patent washboard, although the lime was •■ri/JaMary and the temperature at

FOR WISE WOMEN. When on your honeymoon never try to pass yourselves off as an old-estab-lished coup V.'. The fact is patent to everyone that you are raw recruits to the ranks of matrimony, and it is not the -slightest possible use attempting to disguise it. Do not retire to a placfe too far distant from the .busy hum of life, either. On the other hand, is it at all advisable to pass the "blithe days of honeymoon" in the rush and roar of Continental travelling. Choose a happy medium. Xtwr tell your love troubles even to your closest friend; they are nobody"s business but your own.

A man likes a neat girl, and admires a stylish one. He does not like elaborate trimmings, and is always sensitive about pronounced styles. U.'t your husband smoke in the house

if be wants to; you can easily accustom yourself to the smoke of his cigars and pipe, and it will keep him Out of mis chief, and quiet. If your curtains smell, let the air blow through the room.

TROUBLESOME HUSBANDS. j "If I must choose between two evils, [give me the men who know too little rath>T than the men who know too much about women's clothes," said a vivacious little lady. "The former are greatly in the majority, of course,, and they are both provoking and amusing. My husband belongs to this order, and some times when I har? selected a gown with great care, and paid a monstrous sum to have it made, and then put it on with an air and show it to him, and all he says is, 'A very nice-looking polonaise, my dear,' I feel like slapping him. "Then I go to see Jane, and hear her husband's remarks about dress, and I begin to realise that it's better to bear the ills I have than fly to those I know not of.

"Jane's Tom knows about things, so when she comes in clad in a costume fresh from the dressmaker's hands he regards her with his X-rays eyes and says, 'The velvet isnt even in that beading! She's skipped a hole in several places.' "Later on he remarks, 1 should have liked the skirt better if tucks had commenced an inch higher up; and, say, why didn't you have that under ruffle made of silk instead of the material?' "Sometimes when Jane's at a dance hell go to her and whisper, "Better go into the dressingroom and get the maid to put that pin in the back of your bodice straight; and, while you're about it, yon might have her rearrange your hair a bit—the pompador inclines a little too much towards the left."

HOUSEHOLD HTNTS. Babbit Pudding. This needs a suet crust The basin can either be lined therewith or it may be placed on top, according to taste. You require, besides the rabbit, some fat pickled pork. Place the rabbit and pork in the basin in layers, adding thereto some mixed herbs, pepper, and salt. Tin addition of a little onion is a matter of taste.

Blanc-mange Eggs.—Empty five or six eggs by a email hole (the inside will do for custard), then rinse the shells with sweetened water, and fill with blancmange. Put them to set in egg-cups until quite cold; when ready peel off the shells, set the eggs again Into small, prettily-shaped moulds, and fill them with cold jelly. When set, turn them out carefully upon a glass dish and sur round them with sponge cake fingers. These will amuse the little ones. Scotch Mist.—Crust fine one dozen and a-half of macaroni biscuits, place in a bowl, add a spoonful or two of cream, and max all to a nice smooth paste. Take a sixpenny jar of cream, whip to thick froth. Lay a little of the macaroni paste roughly in the bottom of a glass dish, then a spoonful or two of the cream, whip to thick froth. Lay a little of the macaroni paste roughly in the bottom of a glass dish, then a spoonful or two of the cream, more paste and cream, then on top of all cover with a spoonful of cr»am put on roughly. This Is so quickly made that it is most con venicnt as an addition when extra guests arrive unexpectedly. Macaroni and Beef.—Take one cup of onions and chop fine, put in a large dripping pan with a little butter, cook on top of th» stove until golden brown. Dredge a thick slice of round of beef with flour, salt, and pepper; place on top of the onions. Half fill the pan with water, put in a moderate oven for two and a-half hours, basting the meat fre qitently. Serve the meat on a platter; boil macaroni twenty minutes in boiling salted water. When done, place layers of macaroni, gravy, and grated cheese, having the last layer clieese. S?rvc at once.

Chaudfriod of Pigeons.—Take four plnmp pigeons, bone them,.and stuff as follows: —Take three or four ounces of fat bacon, the same quantity of calf's livw, and of Teal, with some finely chopped herbs, pepper, and salt, and fry for a few minutes. While still hot, pound all in a mortar, and p:|<s through a fine sieve. ilix with a raw egg and Rome chopped mushrooms. In the centre of each pigeon place a piece of foie gras. Tie the pigeon into shape with a piece fof buttered paper, and cook in the oven for half an hour, basting constantly with butter. Put aside till cold, and then brush with brown glaze, dish on a bed | of savory jelly, and garnish with tomato and watercress.

I A Cheap Wardrobe.—lf money is short, i don't buy an elaborate wardrobe. Instead, InvesT in a well-made kitchen cupboard, put hooks in it, and paint it to match the woodwork of the room. If later on you are able to afford a proper wardrobe, the cupboard will make an excellent store cupboard for groceries, etc. Cover your favorite recipe book with a piece of white oilcloth. This will prevent ttv cover becoming sticky and dirty if touched by fingers soiled with cooking, and can easily be washed when dirty. Dark linens should, after washing, he carefully ironed on tbe wrong side. Ironing on the right side not only gives them a shiny, shabby look, but causes the color to fade.

To Polish the Nails.—A simple way to polish the nails after washing and manicuring is to rub the nails of one hand on the open palm of the other for a few seconds. This simple method gives them a beautifully, glossy look.

Brass candlesticks that are in constant ute should he rubbed up every day. To remove the wax without injuring the brass, plunge the candlesticks into a pan of very hot water, and allow them to remain immersed long enough for the wax to melt. Another simple and effective method is to hold the candlestick to the fire, removing the wax as it be comes melted with tissue paper or rag. Hair brushes should be washed, if possible, every day. The best plan is to keep two in use at the same time. Un ksg'a clean brush is used, the hair loses the bright, glossy look it should have. A piece of bread tied in a hit of nms lin and dropped into the water in which greens arc boiling will absorb the unpleasant odor. When baking meat place the drippingtin on another slightly smaller tin half filled with warm water. This will prevent the gravy and dripping from boiling away or burning. Clean Indian brass by rubbing with a lemon, and afterwards washing in warm, soapy waver. Einse in clear water, dry, and polish with bran and prepared chalk mixed in equal quantites. The ordinary brass polishes destroys the color' of Indian work, and should never he used. To clean lacquer work rub with lemon juice, then with clean cloths till dry and polished. Soiled gold and silver embroidery may be cleaned with spirits of wine, rubbed on with a piece of flannel. Dust on Silk.—A piece of flannel is very much better than a brush for removing dust from'suTc. If soot falls upon the carpet cover it quickly with dry salt. You will then be able to sweep it up without leaving smears or stains. To keep a sponge in good condition, wash it occasionally wifh warm water eontaining a little tartaric acid. Einse afterwards with clean warm water.

When making boiled starch add to it a small quantity of gum arabie (previously dissolved) and Bait. Clothes iKtarrhed with this will not stick to the iron.

Varnish stains.—To remove these from the hands nib with a little methylated spirit, wipe_off with a piece oT rag or soft paper, then wash with soap and water. Sheets folded across, the wide and narrow hems hronght together, then folded again and well mangled, are quickly finished, and look as well as if more time and trouble were spent on them. Tin K.-tt!.-s and Pan-.—To make tin kettles, etc.. as bright as new. rub them with a woollen rag dipped in paraffin. Polish with a soft newspaper. Paraffin iwlll also remove stains from varnished lfurmtnr«, ; i..il'liJa*