WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, 14 August 1920, Page VIII

WOMAN'S WORLD

PERSONAL. Miss Betty Nicholl lias returned to Cbristcliurch after spending a short iioli- , day here. « * * • - Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Collier leave for Sydney on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Le Cren, of Feilding, are spending a few days here. • * * * Miss E. Jordan is on a visit to Napier. t » • • Mrs. Geo. Millar has returned from a holiday in Wellington. * • # • Miss Elodie Marmont and Mrs. Howell have returned to Wellington, • « » • Miss Jessie Home, who has been spending several -weeks in Auckland, returns l)y the mail train to-night, a • • • Mrs. Hugh Qood, of Stratford, spent a few days here this week. • • • • Mrs. Geo. Hobbs, who has been the guest of Mrs. Harrison, Fitzroy, returned to Hawera this week. ••• • • ' Miss Monica Govett left on Tuesday for Wanganui and Wellington. • » • • Mrs. Stoeker returned this wfeek from a trip to Gisborne and Hastings. Miss Mildred Thomson is spending a j few days in Fatea. • • • • Miss M. Eerr has returned from Wellington. • • » • Miss 0. Paget and Miss E. Smith are spending a holiday in Falmerston North and Wellington. ♦ • • « Mrs. Clark, wife of the Hon. E. H. Clark, M.L.C., of Palmerston South, is on a Visit to New Plymouth. • • • • Visitors at the White Hart this week include: Mrs. Mitchell (Dunedin), Mrs. fro well, Miss Marmont, Mm. Baker (Wellington), Miss McLeary (Auckland), Mrs. Pilcher (Napier). • * • * Quite a number from New Plymouth were visitors at Stratford Assembly last night. Amongst others were Miss M. Peach, Miss D. Watkins, Miss Malcolmson, Miss N. Wilson, Miss K. McCleland, Miss Thomson, Miss 0. Paget, Misses Chotenonley (2), Miss R. Clarke.

MISS LEAfHAM'S RECITAL. Interest in the pianoforte recital to be given by Miss Constance Leatham on Friday nest in the Empire Theatre is increasing daily, and those who deaire to hear this brilliant and talented young pianiste should avail themselves of tho earliest opportunity of booking seats for the concert. It is some time since Miss Leatham appeared before a New Plymouth audience, and since the last occasion she has appeared in solo recitals in Christchurch and Wellington, where she lias been accorded the most lavish praise by the keenest critics of pianoforte playing, and patrons may look for,ward to a rare musical treat. Miss Leatham will be assisted on this occasion by Mr. A. B. Macdonald (bass) as vocalist. The proceeds of the recital are to be devoted to the fund for the New Plymouth Girls' Hostel. The prices are 3s and 2s, and three shilling seats may he reserved for a small booking fee. The plan is now on view at Hoffmann's. WEDDINGS. ALLEN—EDWARDS. A pretty wedding tool: place at the Presbyterian Church, Normanby, on July 28, when Miss Eva Edwards, only daughter of Mr James Edwards, of Normanby, and formerly of Kapuni, was married to Mr Eric Allen, eldest son of Mr Allen, of New Plymouth. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr G. Styles, of New Plymouth, was attired in a cream paberdine costume, with white velvet hat, and carried a handsome shower bouquet. She was attended by Misses A. Styles (cousin) and 0. Summers, who wove cream serge costumes. The bridegroom was supported by Mr E. Gilbert, of New Plymouth. The church had been prettily decorated by friends. Mr W. T. ( Murray officiated, j the service being fully choral, Mrs Murray presiding at the organ. After the ceremony the guests to the \jmmbcr of about 50 were entertained at ike Islington Tea Rooms, Hawera, the usustl toasts being honored. In the evening Mr and Mrs Edwards entertained a number of young people in the Town Hall, when a most enjoyable time was spent, Mr F. Riddle thanking the hosts on behalf of those present. Proceedings terminated with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and "They are jolly good fellows." The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold bracelet, and to the bridesmaids gold brooches set with stones. A kitchen tea was tendered to Miss Edwards in the Social Hall on July 26, when quite a • number of useful articles were received by the brideelect. Miss Edwards, who was well known in Normanby and very popular, .will receive the hearty good wishes of all for her future happiness.

COST OF LIVING. ' "BUY NOTHING CLUBS." The London Daily Telegraph correspondent, writing to his paper from New York at the beginning of May, says:— The public efforts to reduce the high cost of living are branching out, and as the Overalls Club becomes firmly established, attention is being concentrate uipon down the present expensiveness of restaurant food by advocating that office workers and professional men shall copjr Labor by carrying luncheon to business with them. Not content with their present endeavors, the fighters against the high cost of living are already starting a campaign to revive last year's straw hats as a protest against the extreme price of a sovereign, for men's summer headgear. Next Saturday a great "economy parade," composed of men, women, boys, and girls wearing overalls, khaki-patched clothes, and gingham dresses will march up Fifth Avenue, New York, in an effort to spread the gospel of lower prices. The Mayor of the city, who at one time was an electric train operator, has been asked to assume his working man's garb and lead the parade, and many prominent business and professional men have promised to participate. ' The "Overalls Clubs" are being supplemented here and there by "Buy Nothing Clubi," the members of which pledge (thftttHlVH to BothkiST

bare necessities, refrain from all luxuries, such as theatres, dee cream, anil sweets, and to walk whenever possible ih order to avoid paying fares. In Philadelphia a movement has started to abolish evening dress as unnecessary and extravagant, and from day to day new ideas are being advanced, affecting some article of daily use. It,has been suggested, even, that sandals be worn during the summer months in order to reduce the cost of sole leather, and it is true that Dutch wooden t shoes have already made their appearance on Fifth Avenue. Labor is lendiug its hearty support to most of the economic movements, but they are opposing the Overalls Club on the ground that the demand for the blue material is sending the price sky-high. Merchants arid retail shops are becoming alarmed at the economy movement, and the Dress Industries Association in New York loudly protests against the "absurd attempt to solve the economic problem." The Department of Justice is actively co-operating with the public movement, and has arrested over 1000 profiteers, of whom about fifty have been convicted and sent to gaol.

HINTS, Children will walk in every puddle they meet, but, this will not do much harm if their boots .are well rubbed with the following mixture: —Two parts of beeswax to one part of mutton fat. Mix well together, and apply to the boots overnight. This is a splendid hint for children's boots, as it will resist wet and snow. jy When making a fruit tart mix a little cornflour with the sugar before putting it with the fruit. It makes the juice beautifully thick, like syrup, and prevents it from boiling over. For tender feet (by request) .—lf -you have to stand a good deal, and in consequence suffer from tender feet, try the following powder. It is used in the Army, and is sprinkled into the shoes and stockings of foot soldiers when starting on forced marches:—Thre« parts of salicylic acid, 10 parts of starch, and 87 parts of pulverised soapstone. It costs very little, and can be made up by any chemist. Dusted into t 1 "- stockings and rubbed into the skin, i: keeps the feet dry, prevents chafing, and rapidly heals any sore feet or I tender places. [ To Keep Your Hair in Curl (by request).—lf your hair is soft and will not keep in curl, try moistening it with 1 a thin ' preparation of tragacanth before you put it in whatever curlers you generally use. This often has a most wonderful effect, keeping the hair nice and stiff, no matter what the weather may be. Beeswax and Turpentine.—'Most people think fire is necessary to make beeswax and turpentine paste. This is not so. All one has to do is to hare some beeswax, shave it rather fine with a knife, put it in jar with an eqi.nl quantity of turpentine, cover with a !id, and leave over-night on a table or shelf. Thi action of the turpentine On the wax is quite sufficient. Yellow Piano Keys (by request). —Try dipping a clean rag first of all in methylated spirits, and then in very finelypowdered bathbrick. Rub this thoroughly into the keys, being very careful not to let any of the bathbrick get between them. Polish finally with a perfectly clean, soft duster. Sweet oil will remove finger marks from varnished furniture.

To preserve oilcloth and linoleum rub occasionally with a mixture of beeswax and turpentine. If a sash window or drawers stick rub the sides of the jambs with soap or a little paraffin. Oil of cinnamon, dropped three times daily on warts, will usually remove them without soreness.

Brighten rugs by wiping them with a clean cloth -wrung out of salt water; this keeps away moth, too. A pinch of salt on the tongue, followed ten mjnutes by a drink of cold water, is said to alleviate a sick headache.

In nasal catarrh a pinch of salt dissolved iu water and snuffed up the nostrils is reported to always give relief. A good hint to those who do their own paper-hanging is to apply the paste to the wall instead of the paper. All locks and hinges and the castors on chairs and sofas should be oiled' once a year to prevent rusting and to make them work easily. When making pastry, if-a little lemon juice is added to the water it will make the pastry .lighter and remove all taste of fat or lard.

The best way to remove the stains of fruit or vegetables from the hands is to rub them well with lemon juice and powdered borax. On no account use soap.

Before peeling potatoes, immerse them in boiling water. Much less of the potato will adheje to the skin. Eucalyptus oil will remove grease stains from any kind of material. Apply with a clean piece of flannel and rub gently until the stains disappear. When mixing mustard add a saltspoonful of salt and the same quantity of moist sugar, and mix with boiling water. It will be found to keep moist much longer, and have a better taste. If your little one suffers from a weak chest make him a flannel shirt. The material should 'be doubled, and between it spread some dry mustard quite loosely, yhis will be found a great preventive against future chills.

Tea-water will cleanse varnished and stained woodwork. This may be made by pouring foiling water on spent tealeaves, straining the liquid afterwards 1 through a cloth or muslin.