DO YOU KNOW?

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 69, 14 December 1935, Page 22

DO YOU KNOW?

That dabbing of peroxide of hydrogen on white materia’ that has been scorched iu ironing will remove the mark without harming the fabric! That scissors may be satisfactorily sharpened by cutting a piece of tine sandpaper into narrow strips? That cats may be scared from the garden beds by burying bottles at various places up to the neck, and putting a drop of ammonia in each bottle? That boiling salt water will clear up a choked sink quicker than anything else. Also a lump of salt left iu the sink and allowed to melt will help to keep the drain-pipe sweet? STYLES FOR CRUISING Evening frocks arc naturally very simple for cruising and the holiday season generally. Spotted chiffon looks young and charming and linen is also admirable either plain or patterned. Taffeta is a wonderful fabric In the evening dress range. It has both charm and the skilful use of gauging added, thus ensuring originality. Wide taffeta belts for evening show also the trend for this fabric. Most girls dance more during their holidays than any oilier time, lienee the demand there is for evening dresses to be firstly practical and secondly becoming. Most styles are cut very long and slim-making to the knees, and then comes tile fullness. Cruising and beach styles are very colourful for the younger element, but those who are getting on a little need not be worried. Most attractive cruising suits and frocks will be made in the new creaseresisting linens and jerseys, and, fortunately for the older people, these can be made up very simply, and need not necessarily have sun backs. There are also the light-weight flannels in pastel shades, which are very attractive. Loose-fitting coats will accompany most sunback frocks. Another

With only eleven days to go before Christmas every housewife needs to he thinking about het- final preparations for the coming festivities. The children’s excitement at the tliouglit of what they are going to enjoy and tile special displays of good tilings in the shops prompt everyone’s mind to think of the need for immediate decision. A successful Christinas always depends finally on feasting. It is impossible for your parties to be a success unless the things which yon have provided to eat are thoroughly satisfactory.

attractive style is that adopted by the Duchess of Kent on her cruise. This was the wearing of capes, in jersey or line flannel, over her evening frocks, when on deck. Of course, the cruising craze is responsible for the attractive developments in the world of present-day fashion.

A deep frieze or low picture rail should never be placed in a small room; as both have the effect of reducing the height of the room.