WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 214, 15 October 1909, Page 1

WOMAN'S WORLD.

EXUAUJiMIvXj'-IMXdS. Ajre engagement-rings going out of fashion ?

| J felv years such a i|iiosUon ivuul I u have bounded absurd, Inn to-dnc the > J ring has a serious rival i.i tin- ••betroth- > ill bracelet." which seems lo lie beconi- > ing more and more popular. [ The bethrothal bracelet has its origl.i , in a very pretty idea. It was lirst i made in the fond of a plain gold chain | fastened by a tiny padlock, and tins » padlock was made "with a suuill spring, | which had to he pressed when the own- , er wished to remove the chain. ' It occurred to some fool lover to ', have this spring filed away, so that when once the padlock had been closed it could never again be opened, but would hold the bracelet on the aim of the wearer for ever. The lock, which could never be undone, was 1 to be a symbol of constancy. That was the origin of the betrothal bracelet, and other lovers, with quick appreciation of such a pretty sentiment, have asked their respective fiancees t:) wear them instead of the conventional

rings. * In the newest patterns jewellers are making the padlocks in the form of hearts similar to those sometimes worn as charms. The locking nicchaiism is, of course, quite out of reach, so that it is absolutely impossible to open the clasp when once it has beeT closed. Hade thus, it is an emblem of unchanging affection. Another idea is to have the'heartshaped padlock fitted with a minute ksy which the fiancee may wear on his watch chain after he has placed the bracelet upon the arm of his lady, but this form is not likely to become so popular as the other, because the re.il charm of the betrothal bracelet seems to be lost if there is a possibility of removing it. One of the most fashionable of. Bond street jewellers gave a Home interviewer many interesting facts t.ic other day.

"The betrothal bracelet," lie sai-v "is just one of those pretty ideas that catch the fancies of lovers all over the world for a time, but I am inclined to think that it will never be adopted universally. A man is apt to be very conservative in such matters, and I think he likes his fiancee to wca>' the rJiMiOifrrd lirp, vJiiiJi ie still 41' visib'c and understood sipm that she is engaged to him. He m:iy. for sentimental reasons, like the idea of the betrothal bracelet which ran never b' taken off, but so far T have found that he generally buys a ring as well."

USEFUL HINTS. To Reduce the Temperature—lf suffering from a feverish cold, moisten a sponge in either eau-de-Cologne or vinegar and water, and hold it in the hand for a time. This reduces the fever caused l>y the cold in a marvellous way. To clean an ink-stained kitchen tal>l i, damp the place slightly, and then rub a little spirits of salts well in with a piece of cloth. The table will need a good scrubbing, with hot water and soda after the stain lias been removed.

To clean tin dish covers, use two ounces of soft soap and half a pound of rotten stone beaten to a paste with boil ing water. Lay it on the tins, and when dry polish with a soft cloth. To save a little child from slipping when he is having his bath in a porcelain tub, spread a large Turkish towel on the bottom before turning on the water. A hair lotion for very greasy hair can be got from the chemists or hairjlressers by asking for "oau-dc-nuiiiinv it is very much used by French ladies, and keeps the hair free from scurf a:ui grcasiness with very little trouble. Hub it well into tile scalp with a clean sponge. Vs. 'J lie following is a most I'sneMcnf furniture polish, giving a brilliiv.it polish with very little labour, and, mure over dues not leave a greasy-looking surface, as most polishes do: —luto a dean bottle put eight teaspoonfuls ol sweet oil, eight teaspoonfuls of spirits of turpentine, two teaspoonfuls oi lemon juice, and twenty drops of ammonia, .shake well, and always snake before using. Put a very little on a piece of llanuel, rub on the furniture, and polish with a soft cloth. You will be surprised with result.

For si Soft Corn.—Procure an ivy leaf, soak it in vim-gar for some hours, and apply it to the corn. Allow it to remain on for tlie whole day. Repeat the application tor several successive days, and the corn will take its depar lure. A i|iiiek and easv method of cleaning knives: After washing, while still wet. nib well with a eorl; dipped in powder ed Wrick-dust. Wipe, anil polish with a soft (doth ehalinois. While producing ti brilliant polish, this will not scratc'i or wear out the knives as quickly as' a board.