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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 23, 20 February 1909, Page 4

to to Iu Curie lepy little iown of her outside her work. She p great dislike for publicity of any u **d possesses the true philosos soul which loves truth for truth's - alww. On one occasion when some

Pes desired to present her with a inwstfgl in recognition of her work, she politely declined the honor with the remark* "Such demonstrations were quite contrary to my husband's ideas; Iv are Also contrary to my own.' 5 ce the tragic death of 31. Curie some e ago, Madame Curie has lived an n more retired life thau formerly, . her devotion to science is as great

p ever, and the foremost savants of [the day are eagerly waiting for her next 'discovery.

WANTED—SOLITUDE, SOMETIMES. .Even the best of us have our moods, and .the wise man and woman will never forget this important fact, which, if forgotten, makes such a difference to the happiness of married people. Husbands | ian<i wives often commit the mistake of i Lot respecting each the individuality of Ithe other. As in the case of children, [there is much to -be urged in favor of a [little judicious neglect now and then. [There are times every man and woman ' wishes to be let alone by even the nearest and dearest, when the soul craves leave to retire within itself and pull ■ down the blinds. At such moments kindness and tact will grant the desired privacy, spontaneously, and without comment. It is not well for even the most devoted lovers to be for ever together. It may not be always true that absence makes the heart grow fond, but it is undoubtedly a fact that the absence of absence is usuallv fatal to fondness.

GRAND DUKE'S ROMANCE. All St. Petersburg (says the Presse) is talking about a love adventure of which the Czar's brother (the Drawl Duke Michael Alexandroviteh) is the hero. The Grand Duke is a frequent visitor to the South of Russia on account of lii 9 delicate health. Of late his visits have become more and more prolonged, and he would disappear without informing anyone of his intention. He disappeared in this way four times In a single month, his business on each occasion tasting several days. The secret was at last betrayed! by one of his entourage, The Grand Duke had fallen madly in love with the beautiful daughter of a landed proprietor in Odessa, and paid court to her, passing himself olf as a wealthy count of St. Petersburg. One day the ladv discovered his identity, and "the Grand Duke Jlichael gave her his word that he would marry her, whatever difficulties were thrown in the way. The affair reached the cars of the C.'.ar. and bis Majesty ordered the Governor-General of Odessa to take the affair in hand. The General sent for the lady's father ajid bluntly told hint to go abroad with his daughter and stay away as long as possible. In spite of this, the Grand Duke is said to be determined to carry out his promise.

THE ACTIVE PARTNER. The idea that the position of American women is superior to that of any other women in the world ia characterised It Mary Heaton Vorse, in the January ''Appleton's," as a "national delusion." She admits that they are undoubtedly the "most indulged aud petted women in the world," but as for real respect she thinks that the downtrodden lu'iman liansfrau gets more. "The German husband may seem to us unchivalrous in the minor details of life. He may talk with brutal disparagement about the female brain, but when, he gues out to amuse himself it doesn't occur to him to go alone. He takes with him his wife and children. That pathetic person whose husband neglects her for the society of men. for whom our tears flow so often in this country, is not found in Germany." The reason, assigned is that by her -kilful household management the hausfrau has become a source of wealth to the country. The part which women play in the national life is what makes them pre-eminent or relatively unimportant, says the article. "The amount of smart courtesy shown them really doesn't make much difference. Show me a country where its women add to the country's wealth by participating in the business of that country, or by their thrift, and I will show you a country where the economic position of women is a higher one. In France, where the woman i» her husband's comrade and business partner, she has the most poweT. "As a contrast to this, the American man stands alone. The women folk of his family do not help him. As far nhis business goes, it is quite immaterial to him whether he has a wife or whether he has not. Onr men talk as much as they like about the uplifting influence of a noble woman and of the tangible support that the thought of her nobility gives them. It does not alter the fact that the average American man transacts all the business of his life without ever dreaming of turning to bis life's partner for any counsel in the matter—and generally without her even having any knowledge oi the business in hand." There is comradeship between young girls and men, Mrs. Vorse finds, but it ceases just at the time -when the latter begin the real business of life. For this state of affairs she thinks the women are to blame. "When a man -first marries, it is his instinct to take his wife into partnership with him. It's natural for a man to w-ant to talk about that which takes up most of the hours he is awake to the person he cares for most in the world." But the wife cheeks these advances according to her nature and disliosition. Either she will slip her anil through John's and say coaxingly: •Don't let's talk about horrid business, dear; let's talk about something nice. You ought to rest when you get home.' Or lets agreeable and more holiest, she may admit frankly that business bores her." So the man actually comes to thin I; Hint he ought to leave'bis business cares • n,t the office. He sits "bored and silent I in his own home," while his wife complains that lie is so absorlieil in business (hit he has no interest left for anything else." -r do not for a moment mean.' the article concludes, "to bring the influence of woman in her household down to a matter of dollars and cents, but il is not prolwhle that tlic spiritual bond between man and' woman was ever less because they were helpful partners lo eacK other in the affairs of everyday life."

HOUSEHOLD HINTS. To Clean BrnssTravs. etc.-Bnb ov«v the brass -witli a cut lemon, then wash well yith hot soapy water. A irood rub with a leather after the tray lias been dried will give the desired jiolisli. To Preserve Curtains. —When running brass rods through window-curtain* put a'n old glove finger over the end that is being pushed through the hem. Unless this is done the material is apt. to tear. Care of White Furniture—Use <oap and water to cleanse white furniture, taking care that the water is not foo hot and soan is pule, or it will discolor the paint. Polish well with an old silk handkerchief or a. leather. (Polish for linoleum. -Equal parts of turpentine. linseed oil. and vinegar thoroughly well shaken toother .11 a bottle make an excellent polish for linoleum. is the ease with most polishes, a certain amount of 'elbow grease h necessary to obtain a shiny surface, lmt, once obtained, it will remain for a ™n.ufcrable time, reouirmg nothing furthei lk»n a gooil dusting everv dav. fcustv Tin Kettle-It m l-rae ica 1> Bossible to remove rust from the inK,r of a tin kettle. Fur can be ban■rf bv boiling broken oyster-she ~ Mootato-parings ill nun water; the Knation of rust can. however, lie pre- , eertain cxtoat by always fettle when

I tile interior dry. ; left standing in quickly leak. j 'toll ligg. • Tlio ng the age of au Irasiu of salted Ucly sinks hovi--11 it is new laid, three and seven ■fill rise slightly, lie anglo will Le week later this 7 0, whilst at the 'gg will be found ieally perpendicuupon the small

of a Grate.—Tne liars of a grate 'Oiten get a red tinge, and will not take fche black lead properly, l'aint them with a little lemon-juice, let dry, and blacklead in the usual way. To Beat an Egg.—ln order to beat the white of an egg to a stiff froth quickly, add a pinch cadi of castor sugar and fine salt, and beat on a dinuer plate with a broad-pointed knife. Use of Vaseline.—Never apply vaseline to the face before going out" into the sun, as it will cause blistering. Use vaseline only at night, when it is valuable to soothe and tool the skki, and cucumber cream or a soothing lotion during the day.

To Clean Brown Boots.—Stains may be taken out of brown boots by rubbiiw a piece of cut lemon well on the boots" then polish with brown polish, when all stains will quickly disappear and the I boots will look equal to new. Rusty Irons.—After the ironing, and [while the llat-irons ar© still warm, rub the surface and sides with a piece of soap. Treated in this way they will not rust or wear in holes, but maintain a smooth, glossy surface. A Use for Salt.—Who;) a pot boils over, throw salt immediately on the stove to prevent the disagreeable Mnell penetrating through the house.