WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 230, 3 November 1909, Page 1

WOMAN'S WORLD.

- > HOUSEKEEmiS WHO KELAX. ; | The clever housekeeper know that to <» make the summer endurable she must * ■ learn to relax. The woman who has hard (t and fast rules for days oi the year <» usually finds herself living U p to her beJ | iiefs with weariness of spirit. ~ Housekeeping should be eased in the < | hot weather. There would be as muc'i < ► kraut with the thermometer at a him- < • ared as expectiug the house to he run i > on winter nnes in the iiot days. <» Yet the same woman, who will lighten her diet for hot weather, never ~ thinks of lightening her work. The * • maid in the kitchen is expected to keep as busy as though she were not almost ;, overcome by the heat; to break away I < * from a beaten routine would seem her- I J | etical. i The housekeeper who wishes to be ' ; comfortable herself and keep pace in I , her dmestie arrangements, not only per- • i mits relaxing in work in hot weather, ; but insists upon it. She plans her house- , hold arrangements so that every member * m it can get a rest in the heat of tho I day. i _ Knowing that the early morning | hours are moat pleasant for household , tasks, breakfast is •earlier in winter, and ' maids are encouraged to early rising by | prospect 'of getting a rest after lunch. , All meals are Simplified, and in s£aj «ons of excessive heat or on mornings that presage an unusual burden for humidity, the ordinary routine is still further reduced. The clever housekeeper knows the value of saying to the cook—or family, if maidless—"lt is going to be so hot that we'll have cold meals." Perhaps she sends out for ice-cream for luncheon, and has only bread and butter or some sandwiches in addition. She tries to keep, on hand jellied soup stock, which, with the addition of an ice-cold salad, and devilled eggs that can be prepared early in the morning, iced tea, and fruit, makes an easily pr«pired and more tempting meal than if the cook had half-killed herself over a [ not stove. * . SAGE REFLECTIONS. | ■ Beauty without grace is a violet wiHii out scent. I I' Don,t he in a hurry to tie what you 1 i can't untie. i ; Discreet wives have sometimes neither ! , eyes nor ears. j i Nothing but love has ever reigned on . the throne of creation; nothing but love i over will reign. | Silence is the perfect measure of jov 1 I were "but little happy if I could say how much. * THE WISE HOUSEKEEPER. Is not conservative about trying n'W methods. ° Believes in modern conveniences, and •vill makp sacrifices to own them. Saves her time and strength whenevcshe can. Never begins a household task with- ° avin !!, at ,m nd the needed materials. Believes in good implements for wor* .lnd in keeping them in good condition. Is not a theorist. There is 110 one so trying to live with as the mistress who Keeps house by book lore. Makes it her business to know prices, qualities, and quantities, so i s not easily c ilea ted in running expenses. Is to give the new maid's a test before insisting upon her own way. Studies household hygiene and food i< lations, but is not a crank on the subjPCt. CARDS.—We print visiting S' "j Bh ® r n t notice, at these rates:— • 50, 3s 6d; 100 ss; 200, 7s Od; 50 each Mr. and Mrs. Os. We defray postage.— Kvmouth US J ° bbing De P i,rtm€nt .Ncw