WANT OF ENTERPRISE.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 592, 21 August 1909, Page 11

WANT OF ENTERPRISE.

Apropos of-the housewife's neglect of .laboursaving appliances, a 'well-known teacher -of domestic economy maintains' that there are scores ; of. presumably intelligent women who acorn to use even such' things, as egg-beaters, mincing machines, or graters.- A proper knife for paring fruit and vegetables is rarely used, and "elbow. grease" is .called* into requisition far .more often that the cheap and effective cleaning fluids used by more progressive individuals. The matter of the mincing machine is a particularly important one. Tho chopping, up of meat, suet, and vegetables is a tedioue-. operation, and; apart from anything elso the w,ork is.never as well done by.hand. Witt a mincing machine a woman can in a. few "minutes , convert, the. most unconsidered trifles into a palatable meal., A cup' of scraps of m utton, a hit of. baconj and .a few piceos of/bread need , only on", egg .-"and. pepper and

salt, to make an "emergency; meal" in ten minutes. An egg whisk does in three minutes wjiai a fork cannot do in ten, and as much may be said of the / cream wliisk.A bowl of stowed fruit, drained and ; whisked up with half! a cup of cream or custard, and decorated with the. white of. an egg, niafe what childrencall a "party" of the homeliest-meal. ' The monotony that settles like a blight oh all >too many tables oqn be minimised to an extraordinary degree by using the humble- contrivancesso many .women ■ are foolish enough to ignore.' .-'■ .-■: . :,,:.-.,, •/ :.'■,' - ' . NOVEL EMBROIDERY - DESIGNS.: Tho influence of the characteristic; colours and materials used by the, American: Indians is making itself felt even in the.most classio schools of embroidery, says an Australian writer". The-dyes, used by those," primitive experts,are- being eagerly'.- copied, while their quaint, barbaric designs—every ono of .'which, being interpreted, tells. a story—are in such demand that a knowledge of Red Indian folk loreis quite asset. For.cushions, screens, .-and hangings in avras . uloth the swashtika, which bears a faint resemblance to , the Grecian key. pattern, and is the Bed Indian symbol for good fortune—is often ueed with good effect. Other designs as well as this one are worked outiin strong orange : coloured cotton) scarlet cotton, blue, black, and. green. Tapestry wools in these colours, can ■■ also ■• be used■'.';•effectively. ; .The foundation coluurs should be brown,or tan—as near the colour of bark as possible. For heavy work much labour may. be saved? and remarkably successful results: obtained .by; tacking over, the outside of the design strips; of thick flannel ahout the tenth'of an inoh wide. 'This flannel, worked over, boldly with the cotton, wool, or silk used for the embroidery, saves. much padding and extra stitching.,. , :■■. ■-.'■'• - ; ■ '■.'••■:...» • " : ■i . 'iv ■■'." : -. . ' ".. "I suppose,-Henry," eaid the, old gentleman to thenew 'son-in-law, "that you are aware' the cheque for .£IOOO I put among your wedding presents was i merely for effect.' "Oh,'.. yes,sir," responded the clieerful Henry) "and the effect was excellent. The bank cashed it this morning -without a word." ■ * .' . MISS MILSOM, .HAIR ipHYSICIAN AND ';-.. ..",. ■'■ -FACE SPECIALIST. ■■ ..•■ '.. : Massage correctlv dono with .proper Lubricants and: Hair • I oods will; immediately stoD falling • hair, absolutely:; cure. Dandruff -and Irritation of the Scalp. . All patients ■ taught their ;o'wn home treatment,I*'and.1 *'and. (he secret of preserving the hair and, skin for life. CUI TEUE, tho famous Eastern skin food, for its pnrityi is . decidedly the best nourisher. Lubricant Shampoo Mixture (not powder); Hair Tonic, Hair Cream, are unrivalled for promoting a healthy growth and; producing glossv hair. Delightful Shampoonmg, Manicuring, Clippiaj, Bleotroysis, Hair Dressing, done and tanght. •' Hujr Work of every description. Natural Pads (Hygienic) Combings made up. Consultation Free. King's Chambers, Willis' Street,' uext, Empire Hotel I'eiophoae Bll» v