CURRENT GOSSIP.

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 46, 18 November 1925, Page 3

CURRENT GOSSIP.

■ “The Dominion” O ffice, ir’clliiifftoii, November 18, 1925. T T ELL, well. Here ive arc at last. After as much 1/1/ excitement, flurry, and confusion as / is evinced on r F a -redding morn when Father's ti'c won’t, and when he positively refuses to move an inch until somebody is kind enough to inform him into what corner of the nether regions his collar stud- has penetrated, our Great Exhibition is open. Actually opened. Exhibition authorities, all white waistcoat, beaming smile, and benevolence, arc leaning back tn easy chairs all over the country and remarking, ‘'Thank goodness, that’s over.’’ “All roads lead to Rome,” asserts the cocksure old proverb left over from long-forgotten days. AU roads mayn’t lead to Dunedin, but what with special trains, special boats, and, like as not, special aeroplanes and special submarines, the average wayfarer, unless he most religiously keeps his eyes right and follows his nose, will find it very hard to avoid landing, sooner or later, in the city where the haggis finds a home away-from home. Over in England, as you may quite possibly have heard, the inhabitants have been holding an Exhibition. While the actual balance-sheets are not yet forthcoming, it is known that the Wemblcv Exhibition was so successful that, in addition to deciding' that they would have another one some time within the next fifty years, the English populace has extracted a totally new'verb to wemble—from the situation, The man who didn’t, wouldn't or couldn’t wcmble is regarded as the ninth wonder of the world, and, as a bright, fresh, breezy subject for topical humour, ranks only second to mothers-in-lazu. Let’s hope'’ that the same principle—a. trifle intensified, if anything—zvill apply io our own Exhibition, All success to it. Cordially, MARGOT.

k < One thing to remember while driving nn auto is that some other driver may be as crazv as vou are. ►1 , . -t ’ «■ £ $ If true that the earth is hollow, as a New Zealand scientist suggests, J then why is it that those bulbs we plant, and which don't come up, never '< rattle ? t / A £ '< . lhe fool and his money are soon ■t parted. If only Nature would arj range a similar alienation between the fool and his car. •i x St 3 J A good suggestion for a Christmas gift < for young girls are the pretty little flat < patent leather purses. They ’have large ] dome fastenings in coloured enamel, , and are in several different sizes and < shapes. The prices arc very reason- ' able—four shillings, half a guinea, and ; fifteen shillings. J. R. McKenzie has ( a largje stock of new hand-bags and ' cases in every conceivable shape, colour ' and size, at all prices. One of these i always makes a useful, acceptable pre--1 sent. I r t Lamp wicks which are rather tight more easily if one or two threads are pu Jed out at either end. This reduces the size slightly. « . * Stains on silver spoons and forks maybe removed by rubbing with a boiling saturated solution of borax. Another p.’hn is to treat with freshly prepared concentrated solution of sodium hypo, sulphate. lhe concert at the village hall was a great success, rfnd no turn was more popular than the conjuror who had been prevailed upon to come down from town. For his assistant' lie cliose a man of the “country/'bumpkin type,” of whom he made great fun during his performance. But the countryman got bis own back when it came to producing rabbits. “I am now,” announced the conjurer, "going to produce a rabbit out of this gentleman’s inside jacket pocket.” The other grinned broadly. / "That’ll be a miracle,” he said; “I’ve got a ferret in there.” 6 6 ? Sandwiches. —Home-made bread buttered,. chopped' walnuts, lettuce, and celery for fiHieg. A little' marmite for flavouring. IT If you intend buying your, small daughter a doll, why not choose one at Sirs. Smith’s, 88 Willis Street, and pay a deposit on it. There are babv dolls and girl dolls, big dolls and small dolls, dressed and undressed. 't The village cricket club was in a tight position, but the hope of the side, the vicar, was still going strong, I and courage rose high in the rustic breasts. Attempting a risky short run, the vicar’s wicket was' thrown down at the precise moment when the batsman got home to the. crease. There was an instant and confident appeal for "run out,” but the village barber, who was umpiring, gave an emphatic "Not out!” “Ah!” said the clergyman, with a breath of relief, "that 'was a close shave.” "It wor indeed, sir,” agreed the umpire in a very audible whisper, “and if it ’adn't been that you were a’ regular customer o’ mine I should ha’ said, ‘Next gentleman, please.’ ” * /lhe over blouses of juniper persua-> sion at Miss Samson’s (Colonial Mutual Buildings) are examples of the complete simplicity which is so smart for the sports type of frock. These give the measure’ of chic in fine pleatings and finishings. In Soudan crepe de chine with bands of. Egyptian trimming, white with mauve, ' fawn with touches of rust colour on pockets and collar, and an attractive black - crepe de chine. Most of them are in fairly large sizes. A rather wonderful Kasha coat_ in natural colouring achieves great .distinction with brown suede collar'and nail head trimming. . The lining is in natural silk. <r 'S Mrs. O’Brien: “Have ion anv ancestors. Mrs. Kelly?” ’ Mrs. Kelly: “And phwat’s ancestors, Mrs. O’Brien?” Mrs. O’B.: "Whv, people vou’ve sprung from.” Mrs. K. (indignantly)-. "Listen 'to me, Mrs. O’Brien, I come from the royal shtock of Donoghues, that sprung from nobodv—they spring at them.”’ ' : nr ir i -To extract the goodness and flavour from meat, bones, etc., put them into cold water, but to keep in the goodness 1 they must be put into boiling water. 1

The- flames poured out from the smoke-blackened windows, and the little knot of people clustered together below gave a gasp of astonishment as they saw a hefty fireman emeige from the window carrying a woman in his arms. But alas! as the gallant man stepped on to the ladder and attempted" to descend, he, slipped and fell to the ground. The- woman, following, landed safely but heavily on the prostrate hero. The doctor hastened to the scene. ‘‘You’re a very brave man!” he cried, addressing the fireman. “Brave, begorra, but no gentleman,” said Patrick, rubbing his bruised limbs, “or I’d a’ let the ladv go first!" Salad Dressing.—One tin of condensed milk (sweet), three-quarter tin water, three-quarter tin vinegar (more or less to taste'), one dessertspoon mustara. . Aiix well. If bottled, will keep a month or two, especially if less water is added at first, but added when required foi use. The question of dinner trocks and i rocks for informal occasions is an interesting one, and are as differln /l esign as s l’ or Ls dresses are alike. The two new colours arc bottle green and purple. I saw frocks in these colourings at Castel-Jaloux, Ltd., this week. , The bottle green is of georgette with loose flaired panels and trimmed. with bands of silver tissue veiled by the georgette. The purple gown is also of georgette, beaded in gold, silver, and a bright shade of cyclamen. The skirt has a side flair. Beading is still as popular as ever, and the ever useful and smart black gown appeared in georgette beaded in steel, and the skirt had godets to give the necessaly flair. Another black georgette had gold and crystal beading with a. flounced skirt. A clever effect is achieved on a black straight cut frock with rows of folds of georgette, silver headings, and a small'sleeve a’ For blocking a hat, efld or new buckram, espatra, or espatra canvas, or auv course material which hiis been heavily starched, may be used (savs .‘‘Make Your Own Hats,” which is published by Sampson Low). Wet' the fabric thoroughly with warm water. Block the crown first. Place the material over the crown and pull it down uhtil all the wrinkles are removed, pin closely to the heatd-line, wire all around. When dry mark with a pencil all around close to the head-line wire, remove from the shape, cut on the pencil mark, and sew a head-line wire on the edge. . ' "Did Jim have a good time at the Randall’s picnic last Saturday?” <. "I should say so! Whv, when I asked him about it, he didn’t remember he’d been there!” «■ / He: “I ran across a friend of vonrs the other dav.” She fbored) : ’“Oh: What kind of car do you drive?”

When making dissolved soap or soap rlakes, the quickest method of shredding is to utilise the ordinary vegetable grater. Ulis divides the soap into fine paiticles .which dissolve verv readily. Jo ensure the complete removal of soap from the grater, place it in the wash- . ° w ' atld Pour boiling water over it. Ilus removes all traces of soap and L at ' lers t ' le water for washing up. l he flakes may be dried and storeif in tin ready for use. £ - 1Place the’ cream in a large bowl, stand in a cool place, and beat firmlv nd continuously with a wire whisk till the cream hangs in flakes from it. Avoid whipping creaim unless it is quite cold. Uace it on ice or in a cool place. ¥ <( Complainant (at a London court) : U used to call me ’oney, vour Worship, an’ chuck m e under the chin. Now e calls me ’uzzy, an’ chucks me under the table ” * » . When your household begins to stir m the morning the first thing that is v anted is hot water—hot water for for laying, for baths and toilet. I hen, a little ■ later, hot water IS the cry for breakfast tea, coffee'or cocoa, and afterwards for washing up. Hot water again for all the household tasks—cooking, cleaning, indoors and out, and peiSiaps a littje waslfing to save time and money. Hot water,' too, for washing up after the mid-day meal, lea-time soon comes, and vou must boil _ more water. ' i\ little 'later the kiddies need a warm “tub”—hot water again. Then, when they’re popped into bed, you may need lZ>t water for cooking, for a hot drink while you’re "listening,” and last thing for a bath. Inquire at the, Wellington Gas Company for particulars and estimates. IT Take one ounce ■ of nutmeg, cloves, ca'r.-.wav seeds, mace, cinnamon, and Tonquin beans, and as much orris root as all these ingredients combined. Ground al] to a fine powder, and keep i* in muslin bags amongst vour clothes. It is said that.no moth can endure this perfume. z -g. -g, Ncighliour: "Oh, I say, Ginks, mav I borrow your lawnmower?” Ginks': “Why, Smith took it back to Jones this morning, because,- he promised Dovle he would return it to Olson’s neighbour by Monday, provided Cohen got through Sunday." » When .steaming a pudding, do not quite fill the basin, or there will not be room for it- to rise. In boiling one, however, see that it is quite full, or the water will get in. Crusts of bread may be used to fill up a gap, but must be removed before the pudding is turned out. When boiling a pudding in a cloth it is a good idea to put an old plate at the bottom of the saucepan to prevent the pudding sticking to the pan.

Our language changes. Pedestrian once meant one who walks. Now it means one who runs and jumps. ■8- .18 War makes fright, fright makes alliances, alliances make war. *8 . . Man, says a critic, is an incorrigible poet. Judging by some of the product, incorrigible is just precisely the right word. A g. . -g ' . "What’s your opinion of civilisation ?” “I think it’s a good idea. Somebody ought to start it,” "Your husband has a clever-looking fhead. I suppose he knows practic-=-ally everything?” “Sh-h-h-1 He doesn’t even suspect anything!” ■8 -8 lhe Labour speaker, after addressing his audience in an ancient chartertown of Essex, wound up with: "I want housing reform. I want land reform. I want wages reform. I want. “Yes, that’s it, master,” shouted a voice from the crowd, “you want chloroform. An’ here’s a tanner to it ” » 'B' New versions of the semi-sports frocks which will be perhaps the most popular wear for this season are showing m attractive colourings at George and Doughty’s. They look charming worn with or without a coat, but it is always a wise procedure to buy with an eye to matching a summer wrap. A red and white check with a narrow black line in crepe suede made a frock which has the V neck with a loose sailor’s knot, turn-back cuffs, ■ and is gathered on the hips to give the necessary width. Another red and white check frock has a narrow belt and buckle, and many rows of- pearl buttons. Scarlet and white striped silk is used for a frock with a round neck, three-quarter sleeve, side pleatings, and is trimmed with pearl buttons. Apricot and white silk makes a very pretty frock which has an apron effect. Salmon pink and white, various shades of blue, and black and white, make a collection of attractive garments to choose from. •g. . £ a. When washing stockings, jump them up and down in a lather made of soap without soda, in order to preserve their colour. A party of friends had been dining out. One of the number had taken more wine than was good Tor him, so one of the others undertook to see him home. When they arrived at the street in which the inebriated one lived, his 'friend said to him:—“l say, old chap, what’s the number of your house?” “Don’t be a bally fool and arsh silly questions,” said the other; "itsh on the gate.” » «• lhe test of\a shoe is in the wear, and the true worth of a shoe can ohlv be judged by wear and the fact that the shoe retains its smart appearance. A great many brown-toned shoes will be worn this season with the semi-sports frocks and' - tailored suits. Perhaps the newest mode of all is the court shoe with a Blucher front and insets of Columbia lizard. A nut brown strap shoe in glace kid has a smart trimming of embossed kid. This one has a Louis heel also. Willow calf gives splendid wear, and is satisfactory in every wav. In a one-strap model it is made particularly attractive with insets of lizard skin and'' fancy straps. Severely cut glace kid shoes with a sandal strap alia Louis heel or a sunset glace with fawn trimming is always good. For specially smart wear there is a lovely court shoe in fine willow calf, backed with fawn suede. This shoe has , a square tone buckle and leather tongue. These models are stocked by Lindsay’s, Ltd., Lambton Quay. i -gAt the encl of the service a jovial member of the congregation approached the vicar and said: —“l enjoyed your sermon this morning I welcomed it like an old friend. I have a book at home containing every word of it.” “You have not,” said the preacher. "I have.” “Well, send that book to me. I’ll like to see it.” “I'll send it,” the humorist replied. Next morning he sent an unabridged dictionary to the vicar. -3r -8 A camera man, working for the educational department of a film company, met an old farmer coming out of a house in the town where he was working, and explained his presence in these words:—“l have just been'taking some moving nictures of life on your farm.” “Did vou catch any of my men in motion?” asked the farmer, curiously. “I did.” The * farmer shook his head reflectively, then said: "Science is a wonderful thin.tr.”