WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 119, 10 November 1911, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD.

i / (Conducted by "Eileen.") ' , SLAVES OR MANAGERS The housekeeper whose kitchen is always "in a mess," whose food is half/ cooked, whose dining-table is untidy,fails in her duty as surely as does the woman who never "joe* into her kitchen because she can afford to pay for plenty of ser-l vice. f On the other hand, the woman who is a good cook and tidy, and all. that one could desire in that way, makes an ' utter failure of her work if she is tied | down to her kitchen and her household ; duties in all waking hours. If she is her household slave she is not it» mistress. The women who stay «t home all the time often make the most unpleasant homes, whilst, those who think about something besides kitchen ranges, washtubs and baby flannels make the best mothers —a truth that most, people who know women and mothers readily assent to. ( TO BEAUTIFY" THE VOICE:

A very good exereiss to develop the I voice, make it 30ft and flexible, and

(five it carrying power is the following.] It is practised in the Orient, where I among the better classes the voice is very beautiful and vibrant:- Inhale a full breath slowly, hold it a few seconds, and thou expel it vigorously through tlie . mouth in one great breath. 1 A little exercise in retaining a full brfeath as long as possible is beneficial. It not only strengthens and develops all' the respiratory muscles, but if' any air is left iu the lungs from the previ'oiw. breath, it helps to purify this air. Ami v.'e do not at each breath always exhale all the air in the lungs. So that holding the breath occasionally helps to , oxygenate the blood more fully and to clear out all effete matter in the lungs. TOILET NICETIES. Do not let children become lax in toilet niceties. ' Cleaning the teeth, manicuring, pro- IJ per care of the hair and complexion should all be insi-ted upon from earliest . childhood, until such matters are inculcated as habits and are practised in- ' voluntarily. A point which falls upon the mother to attend to. unless she has a competent nurse, is the question of towels, face cloths, and tooth brushes for the individual members of her 1 family. As soon as n eliild needs toilet ar- ' tides, that is. from the day of its birth, 1 it should have a separate supply. A ' scarcity of towels is inexcusable, but many mothers are thoughtless in the •' matter nt towels and cloths. It is ' a good idea to have initialled towels for each child, the girl being taught to do ' the letters in i-ross-stitc.il as a pleasant task. i

BAD TEMPERS "A woman who is truly amiable, meek anil sweet-tempered, rarely has any cause for resentment," says a doctor.' The woman who governs her temper is the woman who wins in this life. She is certainly the most successful woman in businc-- and society, and where is the person who will deny that she is the best wife, mother and friend? Experience teaches one that the average woman with a naturally irritable temper oflen encourages it. fosters it. l!ut perhaps they wouldn't if they knew that auger curdles the blood, hinders circulation, and. consequently, makes the complexion bad and dulls the eyes. It also weakens a woman's wits, making her less attractive physically and mentally. Jiad temper docs not destroy the mind, but it renders one unable to work mcntallv.

MODERN COIFFURES As regards bail-dressing, Frenchwomen are discarding hunches of curls with one accord. These are dillicult of adjustment with the new hats, and are, therefore. no longer required, the hair being much more simply dressed, and evea pads being eliminated from the scheme, with the exception of a single one at the back. l'hi- means, of course, that an added skill is necessary in the matter of the coiffure, anil the woman who has to do without- the ministrations of a maid will suffer in consequence, a simple coiffure unassisted by postiches or curls being far more difficult to arrange than an elaborate one. BEWARE OF SELFISHNESS. The bachelor girl, especially at the outset of her career, is usuaily bright, jolly, in love with life and the good times she is having. Everyone likes her because she has such good spirits. Because her outlook on life is so cheery, she is welcomed everywhere. Her social calendar is usually full.

But if she wants to continue popular, if she wants hel life to remain interesting, she should, as the years slip by, keep strict watch and ward upon herself. For this gay, care-free life of the bachelor girl is apt to make her self-centred, self-absorbed. She grows selfish. She is apt to be concerned only with herself and her own affairs. And gradually, little by little, lovableness slips out of her character. And before she knows it life will be less full of bloom and fragrance. There will be barren spots. It will begin to take on the hue of the desert. And unless she heeds these signs of the limes she will come to a rather desolate old age. INJUSTICES TO WOMEN

Here are a few instances (selected nt random) of how the "written law" is ainiiiisiered in a country where "Britons never ,-liall he slaves!''

Mr-. .Margaret Murpln. who poisoned her-elf and her youngest child (which subsequently died) under pressure of the direst hunger, was sentenced to a long term of penal servitude, but at Bath ford a publican's son who murdered his illegitimate child was let off with six months in the second division.

The Western Daily Mail of September 2 reports a Dogberry-like decision of the local magistrates, which is to be appealed against"After six months of marriage a young woman applied for a separation order. It was alleged that lier husband called her foul names, had threatened to kill her, and once locked her out so that she was forced to spend the night in a cowhouse, and had on another occasion threatened her with a gun. One night, it was alleged, he horsewhipped her so that she retained the mark for several days. On another occasion he threw her down the steps: he also made an abominable accusation again her. The husband's counsel submitted that the alleged acts of cruelty were very trivial, and although, he it noted, they were not denied, the Bench decided to dismiss the case."'

That was bail enough, in all tonscience, hut a worse cast; remains to he chronicled. At Dumbarton (reports the Scotsman) a woman and her husband were charged with neglecting their in-

flaying. The evidence, showed that both the defendants were drunk, and iit that t condition both slept in bed with the ' baby, which was in the morning found suffocated. The woman was found guilty, but the. Fiscal did' not press the case against the man',, who was-discharg-ed, but the woman was sentenced to six months' imprisonment! Always the woman. PRISONER ANB/ SWEETHEART. I Then; lias been: recently celebrated' in .Home tlie marirage of a convict, w.ith a young woman in- the last stages of consumption. The convict had been condemned to eight years' imprisonment, ■lor-what we should 1 term manslaughter, and lie had' completed' six years of.' histerm.. Learning tfie stito of his sweet-heart's-lieaitiit he petitioned the Minister of. Justice to bo allowed' to> marry tile girl. Tlie request was granted, and there were affectionate adieus between, the dying bride and her manacled husband. Tlie public became interested, and a subscription, whs got up. This enabled the bride to. go to a sanatorium. The Qliccii of Italy Heard' of the event, and' interested'llcwoif.'and' secured for Him a pardon. There the girl: began t0) mendi and the doctors are said' to have hopes of an ultimate recovery.

INDIVIDUALITY IN HANDBAGS;

[ Milady's, handbag- of' to-day in. a, most complex affair, an ingenious composition of ornament and utility. Xot only that, it is a 1 stern necessity, imperiously imposed! by Js»me Fiishioii: oil: her- cliarmj ing- followers, this on account of Ute cut of gowns in- vogue.. Pockets in. it . woman's dress have- always been: a taittaJMig- enigma' to the vmi'tiivted' as to providing- an ellieient and economical place. There may possibly lie a pocket, but its tssc demauute a- iinitu-rai gift., and as the graces have not stood sponsors at all cradles, necessity lias given- birth to the most luxurious and' decorative haitdever known.. ft cannot be chosen at random. On account, of the intimate relations to. its mistress it must bear the impress of distinction and reflect her individuality. , Widest possible latitude is given in her choice of materials, and she has the freest fancy as to the form; she can be bizarre, severely classic, nondescript, or frivolous, and yet manage to give her handbag that dash of originality which always fascinates. USEFUL HINTS 1 A cut potato rubbed on mud stains will remove them. A «Ht lemon will remove ink stains. Rub the lemon on the stain, then wipe witli a damp cloth, and it will out injure the color of the material. Brooms that aro dipped into scalding soapsuds once a week will have their bristles mi toughened that they will wear much longer than brushes that are not so treated.

(1 lease marks of any sort can lie removed from lirown liuots by dissolving a little oxalie aeid in hot water. When nearly cold ruli it well into the hoot by means of a small nail brush. Then wash the hoot well in cold water and dry off with a cloth. Rugs have a tiresome way of curling »t tRe corners, which spoils their aj>pparance. and ill the end the corners get torn «way. To ensure 'this, directly a rug is bought hind in oil .the under edge with .stout holland or furniture webbing; the expense is trifling, and the nigs will wear twice as long. When ironir.g hlouses or frocks willi large buttons sewn on, try using several thicknesses of blanket or towel to irau down, and press on the wrong side. .The buttons sink into the soft padding, jtnilving a smooth surface for the iron lo 'jwlish.

To keep ivory ornament.; from turning Vellow first of all rub them well over with salted butter and leave them exposed to the sun for a few hours. If they are very discolored, make a paste of burned pumice-stone and water, rub this 011. and place under a glass in the sun. This method makes them beautifully white again.

Before driving a nail through a piece of wood, push it first of all through a cake of hard soap. You will find that it will then go through the wood willimit any (rouble, and will not split it. It is a good plan (o wipe out all greasy utensils with a piece of soft paper before washing them, as this method saves a great ileal of time and trouble. The paper should be destroyed at once.

When black silk begins to get shabby and dull looking, try sponging it over witli the water in which potatoes have been boiled. This freshens if up wonderfully, and makes it quite glossy-look-ing.