WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 132, 13 September 1910, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD.

HAWERA NOTES. j One of the most .successful functions of the season came off on Wednesday night in the form of a. surprise party, organised by Mrs. Tait, to Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, who, during the. day, had received a hint of the coming guests, about sixty of whom assembled by 8 p.m. The early hours of the evening were devoted to euchre. The ladies' prize (a handpainted vase) wns won by Miss Strack, and the consolation prize (a lady's companion) by Mrs. Robertson. Mr. Tudhope won the gent's prize (a silver stud box) and Mr. Fritz iStrack the booby prize (a framed diploma). After the prizes were presented everyons adjourned to the dining-room, where an elaborate supper was prepared, after which the drawing-room was cleared for dancing.. A feature of the evening \v:v; '■'.<{' singing of "The Hundred Pipers,' by Messrs. Tait, Robertson, Good and iStrack, the ' imitation bagpipes was really splendid. I I The hostess was gowned in black silk, old lace; Mrs. Tait, brown radium, white silk and lace; Mrs. W. Good, lovely white satin princess dress, crystal trimming; Mrs. Co well, 'black silk voile junapore dress, hand-embroidered white silk vest; Mrs. Straek, black silk, point ! lace; Miss Strack, pretty white silk frock; Mrs. Marmont, black voile; Misses Young, white dresses, embroidered muslin; Miss Spence, semi-Empire of champagne ninon; Miss Hills, white silk blouse, black crepe de chine, skirt; Mrs. Bates, black silk, Maltese lace; i Miss Robertson, lovely Indian muslin; Mrs. W. Robertson, black corded silk; . Miss Foreman, white muslin; Miss W. i Bates, white lawn; Miss Tait, Empire robe, white silk muslin, lace trimming. At 1 o'cloak "Auld Lang Syne" was sung by the departing guests.

! Mr. W. Good has returned from his trip to Dunedin. 1 Mrs. Corrigan and family have gone to Auckland. They intend staying there six weeks. i Mrs. Balard 1 is about to return to Melbourne. On Thursday night the Dedication Festival at St. Mary's was followed by a social in the schoolroom, the evening being devoted to speeches, songs and music. MATCH WITH ROYALTY. MISS ELKINS AND THE DUKE.

It was stated in the cables recently that the obstacles to the marriage of the Duke d'Abruzzi and Miss Elkins, daughter of Senator Elkins, of the United States, have been removed, and that the wedding will take place in February. The report added' that the Royal . Chaplain will perform the ceremonies necessary to the entry of Miss Elkins into Catholicism. Miss Katherine Elkins is the daughter of Senator Elkins, a wealthy owner of coal mines in West Virginia. She is described as the best type of American girl—well educated, a good horsewoman, and popular in society. The Duke d'Abruzzi, an eminent explorer both of polar and equatorial regions, is a cousin of the King of Italy, aiul had to consult the King, his brothers and other members of the Royal Family as to his matrimonial plans. It was announced some months ago that his family had consented to the match, and had agreed that Miss Elkins should become Duchess d'Abruzzi and an Italian Royal Princess. This statement was denied next day, and the matter hung fire for some time, owing, it would seem, to the scruples of the Queen Dowager. I The (Juardian says:—"lf the marriage of the Duke of the Abruzzi to Miss Elkins really take place—and it would appear thai, the King of Italy has given his consent —the event will be one of singular interest. Since the eighteenth cenfurv the crystallisation of the Royal caste hi-, made great progress, and reigning families have tended more and more to become close corporations. Rut if the American girl is to be allowed lo enter into eon'rx tition with princesses bom in the purple the accepted ideas on this subject will be completely overturned. The prospect of the grand-daughter of a miner who 'struck it rich,' or the daughter of a Wall Street manipulator, giving possible heirs to an ancient European throne is dazzling and a little uncanny; but it is conceivab'" that something of the kinl might not be altogether bad for the fHu ,; ent thrones. Kingship is not exempt f'on: the necessity for new blood and new idea-;, and it would be a calamity if it became finally impossible for monarchs to come from the people." It is worth while mentioning that the Duke of the Abruzzi is onlv seventh in order of succession to the Italian throne, so that his marriage does not seem to threaten Italy with a dynasty of American origin.

HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Flat-irons sometimes become rough. To make them smooth and easy to use, scatter dry salt on brown paper and rub the iron vigorously on that. Woollen curtains should not be permitted in a bedroom. They exclude the air, and harbor dust and other impurities. Cretonne or chintz is all that is required. Two pieces of cork placed at the bottom of a picture frame will, in a great measure, prevent the accumulation of dust behind it, by holding the frame out from the wall. To clean up as you no should be the cardinal rule in the kitchen. No other place has a greater need for cleanliness than the kitchen. Tt is essential to good cooking and health. A double saucepan is a very useful thing in a kitchen for keeping boiling milk, sauces and gravies warm. If this cannot be had, a jug placed in a saucepan of boiling water is a useful substitute. Bootlace tags sometimes come off quite good laces. In this case they may be replaced with impromptu tags of sealing wax. Cut the tag, smear it over

with sealing-wax. then press it to a point while the wax is yet warm. Benares Brass Vases ' should be first washed with soap ami water, and then well rubl>cd with a cut lemon. Plunge into boiling water and dry at once, and they will have a brilliant polish. All chased brass can be treated this way. Have a high stool in the kitchen, 'and use it when you are preparing vegetables, washing teacups and sauces, and. as often as you can. sit instead of stand at your work. Women often find work , needlessly hard because thev think it is necessary to stand to do it. \t is not necessary half so often as people gener-! ally imagine, and so you will find if you| .will get a nice high stool and try how I much you can do sitting on it. " The' saving of fatigue makes the purchase worth while, and the stool can often be iissd instead of a step-ladder. Stains may be taken out of brown shoes or boots by rubbing with a piece of cut lemon; afterwards," a good dressing of brown boot polish, when all stains will disappear. To clean Leghorn hats place the hat on a clean cloth, and well rub it all over with a piece of sale that has been warmed through in the oven. Finish with a good rubbing with breadcrumbs; it will then look as good as new. Milk will be four 1 a most effective polish for glace kid boots or shoes. Apply the milk to the kid with a flannel, not making the flannel too wet, then rub the boots dry with a soft duster, and polish them with a piece of velvet.