WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 9, 5 July 1911, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Canductcd by "Eileen"). QUEEN MARY SNUBS PRESENT STYLES VIVID COLORS IX 111,011 I'AVOK. London, May 19. The fact that an actual Royal command lias been issued through the Lord Chamberlain regarding the clothes expected to be worn by any ladies who are likely to come in contact with her Majesty the Queen will, or surely should, have a decided effect on summer fashions; and a revolutionary effect, too, for 'here are the instructions:—Large hats and collarleas gowns are not to be exploited by any lady entitled to use the Royal enclosure at Ascot, and only ladies wearing high-collared dresses and smallish hats will be permitted within those exclusive precincts. It is also interestin" to hear that any ladies attending outlier Majesty have received an intimation that they should wear dresses which touch the ground, Ion;.; sleeves and High necks. The Maids of Honor, too, are instructed that they should wear toques, and not large hats. This is all practically tantamount to saying that harem skirts, hobbles, even the slender petticoat-less tailored ones of the present day, collarleas gowns and large hats, however expensive and magnificent, will die a speedy death as far as fashion is concerned, since the woman who sialics abroad in any of these forbidden fineries labels herself as not in the Court circle. The year's mourning for King Edward came to an eiid on Saturday week, and Sunday's church parade in Hyde Parkwas a sort of solidified relief at being, in this lovely spring sunshine, allowed to cast aside black for the bright and dainty colors that will now take its place. Blue, red and bright green so far appear to be the favorites, though' blue —a special Coronation tint, something between peacock and royal blueis already dying of too great popularity

LANCER RCTFLES. No novelties among those of this season are more beautiful and more likely to be worn than the graceful shaded lancer ruffles that have succeeded feather boas. These are no* generally more than a yard long, but are of much longer and richer feathers —and those of the lancer plume description, sucli as we had last year on large hats—than of yore, and aro shaded ,in all sorts of delicate tints—pink and pale blue, green and heliotrope shaded to purple, green and blue, etc. They are generally fin- ; ished by a long shaded silk tassel at th« ends. PARASOLS. Parasols are appearing in all kinds of new varieties, and this week yet other novelties appear. One that might aptly be called "the vanity" i 3 the newest, and, instead of the stereotyped handle, this has a mirror let into the flat top, while dangling in place of tho ordinary bunch of tassels is a powder puff! Others, instead of handles, have a pug's head, a Pur li's head, a Medici, etc., and still others have bracelets of white and colored material, rather like soft straw.

BRAIDED HOSIERY. How these latest fads will face the ordeal of the washtub we are not told, but silk stockings elaborately embroidered up the sides with black, coral, white, blue, and all shades of beads are very fashionable. Clocking, too, is much more intricate than it was, and very gay. FOR MOTORISTS. The newest conceit for the motorist is a hat, muff and hag all to match. The | hat is a close-fitting bonnet, t'rimmed with delicate little roses, and edged with narrow fringe, all made of suede. The muff is a huge flat affair about 27iu wide, %nd trimmed with flowers and fringe to match the bonnet, and. the bag for the handkerchief, scent bottle, etc., is of the Dorothy variety, with long suede cords to slip over the wrist. SASHES. Once more sashes are undoubtedly becoming popular, and since they are not difficult to make, and have the virtue of materially changing the appearance, of a gown perhaps not new, home dressmakers are sure to welcome them. They, arc of many descriptions. Large bows and long wide scarf ends of black tulle appear on some light-colored models. A wide end, with two loops lying flat, one over the other, but of different lengths, is now a popular method of using velvet ribbon or satin. So far, fairly short ones are to he seen, and none of the long, uncomfortable ones that used to get in the way years ago. COATS. The new chiffon coats it would be waste of money to invest in, for they are so flimsy and thin that they certainly wouldn't stand more than half-a-dozen wearings, though they're, expensive garments to begin with, and are very up-to-date and popular. The French idea is to have something a little heavier in the way of a summer coat, though the Paris-] ian cloak is a delightfully artistic thing. Ad have good lines that define the figure underneath, though they are at the same time loose and flowing. The favorite materials in which they are designed are caehemire dc soie, Liberty satin, drap de soie, and—still more beautiful caehemire de soire broclie, or chepe de chine broche. Light damask silks of all kinds and colors are also to be seen, for evening wear especially. * LINGERIE COLLARS.

As popular as every are dainty collars of lace or lingerie again this" summer. not only upon coats, but upon those useful little blue serge dresses which su many women have nowadays. On tussore and, linen frocks, too,'thev are to be worn, and if they are {food in tha first instance they will wash and wear for a long time. The big square sailor collar is quite in favor also. ARRANGING A FICHU.

A new method of arranging a fichu—that useful embellishment that can be fashioned of mousseline, ninon or anysoft, delicate material at home, and tlm't lias the virtue of altering the appearance of a gown that much appear often is the following:—After arranging it round the shoulders, drape it as plainly as possible, through a high-waisted belt

in front, and lot it fall down almost to the knees in a kind of tunic or double panel. A JAP'S IDEAS ABOUT WIVES CLASSES AND IDEALS. When it comes to the wife question, the Japanese have their own standard (says the Oriental Review). Kaisek Matsuinura, widely known in .lapan as an essayist, presents the Japanese view very clearly in a recent issue of one of mp Tokio magazines.

He says that a wife comes within one of the following five classes:—(l) the stupid wife, (-2) the foolish wife, (3) the unruly wife, (4) the sagacious wife, and (3) the good wife. By a stupid wife he explains that he means one neither a slover nor a shrew. "She is a stupid woman by birth," he lays. "She does not know that when there is a visitor she ought, in accordance with Japanese etiquette, serve tea and cakes quickly, nor at meal time to invite the visitor to partake of food. She is never punctual, and will keep her friends waiting at her door while she is leisurely putting more paint on her face, 'lnese are her salient features. "A foolish wife is one who is uselessly secretive and talkative by turns. If you think her good-natured you are mistaken. At times she will be found taxing her feeble mind with some sly thought. She cannot he taught. She cannot remember. She may rouse herself, but for no longer a period than two or three days.

"An unruly wife is neither stupid nor foolish. She may be educated, intelligent and generally capable. She may be popular with her, visitors and neighbors, but she is capricious, wayward and moody. She gives with the utmost freedom to one she likes, and yet grudges even to move a finger for one she dislikes. She can be a saint or a fury at a moment's notice. When she is happy she will babble endlessly. When she is sullen she will not even respond to your call.

'S3ne morning she will rise early, and next Jay she will sleep till noon. She does not mind if by her frowardness sue shall place her husband in an awkward or embarrassing position with his friends or relatives, If he frets, she frets the more. If he goes to his elub she would ' go to the theatres. If he spends money she will decide to spend more. Quarrels and. a divorce is the old story of such a union. "A sagacious wife is neither foolish' nor froward. She is shrewd and capable, knows how to manage other people, and has her own opinions. She is respected by her friends, and' admired by people generally. She j.s methodical in her work, and knows what i.-; wanted before she is asked. "People may say that a man would be of but little use in the workl save for such a wife, but the truth is that while such a wife is indispensable for an incapable man, she may prove only an obstruction to a man who is abler and more experienced than she is. Her conceit will make her believe that without her advice her husband can but blunder. "The ideal wife is the good wife. She is, of course, not stupid, having in reality more wisdom than the sagacious wife, but she makes no attempt to display her cleverness. She may be educated, but she is not the sort that is determined to impress the bystander with her education. She lias iier own opinions, but is chary of expressing them, unless there is a sound reason for doiiiL' so. "She knows that love conquers everything, and that only good can result from loving her husband, so that even in matters of which she more or less dis-

approves she is sympathetic and encouriigin". In this respect she is a sort of philosopher, and in such a marriage it is the husband who seeks her advice, because lie can be sure of help and sympathy, no matter whether he accepts her advice or not. "Such a wife makes even a stupid husband seem wise in the eyes of the world. People will not say that he would be ol little account save for his wife. No doubt she has great ability, but it is invisibly cloa'ked beneath her womanly virtues."