WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dunstan Times, Issue 2677, 4 August 1913, Page 8

WOMAN'S WORLD.

Sandals for Women. A marked reaction against high heels for women is the latest developments in the Parisian mode, the Mail says. So complete is the change of fashion to be, that several well-known leaders of society in matters of dress have already appeared in public wearing sandals fastened round the ankle by ribbons like the buskin of the ancient Greeks. Suppleness and flexibility, raguo the adherents of fashion, are the dominant features of women’s dress at the present moment. Artificial Flowers. The shady hat, when it appears, will jiave to take a line entirely its own, and tire one or two very early models that i have seen (says a writer iu the Gentlewoman) were certainly of that mind, with floppy, leisure brims, on which lay, as if languorous with heat, flowers of the opulent poppy type, that in justice to tho flower makers of our day must be acknowledged to ho of extraordinary beauty. So far these summer shapes have been of the expensive Tuscan, which, with its sun kissed color, would seem of all straws tho background for those languorous belles of tho artificial flower world. Her Life for a Pet. Miss Alice Maud Meadows (who in private life was known as Mrs Wilson) wag drowned in attempting to save a pet dog. Sho was well known to the reading public as tho author oi numerous novels. Sho began to write at the age of fourteen, and her first published work was a poem, which elicited tho honor of a compliment from Tennyson. Many of her novels appeared in serial form in tho columns of the daily Press, and sho had edited two “noveletto” weeklies. Hcbbie Skirt in a Corner-Stone. Assuming that tho Hobble skirt, like the Dodo, is doomed to extinction, and also lor iho enlightenment of the modiste of a few centuries hence, the women of Larkspur, a small town in California, have flit on a novel plan to preserve for tjxe generations to come a working model of tho hobble skirt. Ibis extreme bit of feminine apparel a la Barisionne, lias been consigned, says tho San Francisco Cali, along with copies of the San Francisco daily papers, tho biblo. a list of tho names of tho town trustees, and other mementos of the day, to a crypt iu tho cornerstone of thu new hall. Congregation Practise Singing. At the invitation of tho vicar oi High W ycombe, tho congregation of tho parish church in that town remained after evensong on Sunday night to practice singing. The idea is to effect an improvement in congregational singing, and a largo percentage of tho congregation remained in their seats, and, unassisted, by tho choir, who bad loft their stalls, they sang through hymns, Proper Psalms, and a portion of iho “To Deum” and “Benedicts,” accompanied by the organist New Colors. Rose and yellow shades from the palest pink and lemon to tho damask red and coppery yellows lead tho way amongst colors in tho newest silks and satins, corded crepes do soie, and other fashionable fabrics, while among the materials which will make some of tho prettiest of garden-party and atternoou frocks arc tho many varieties of chine and Pompadour crepe silks and delaines parterned with the little floral bouquets that were popular in the sixties. Tho woman who has but a limited dress allowance, or who is short (says a writer in the Sphere), would bo wiser to have her tailor-made of one material only, and if for afternoon wear it might be of soft brooho creped or corded silk if not of chiffon moire. Woman Candidate for Italian Parliament. For the first time in Italian political history a woman will stand as a candidate for tho Chamber of Deputies. The candidate is, however, not of the militant variety of feminists, nor oven a professed feminist or politician. She is olio of the most famous of all modern Italian writers, Grazia Deledda, whoso fame has spread all over Europe and oven crossed the Channel. Madame Grazia Delodda will stand in tho approaching Italian elections as a candidate for the canton ol Nuoro in Sardinia, where sho was born ; concerning which many of her most beautiful stories have been written. Clean Teeth. For keeping the mouth and teeth clean the following rules are offered by the Family Doctor:—Chew your food slowly and thoroughly, it helps to keep the teeth and gums clean and healthy. Try it. Brush your teeth thoroughly and always before going to bed. Brush your teeth from the gums towards the cutting edge. Brushing crosswise does not remove particles from between and causes unnecessary wear to the toeth and injures the gums. Brush the inner sides of the teeth to prevent tartar from forming. Uso floss silk between tho teeth io keep these surfaces clean. Doing these things will help you to have plenty and sound teeth and sweet breath. A Woman Cave-Dweller. There has just been discovered in the Forest of Fontainebleau, near the famous “Roche Eponge,” a female cave-dweller, living, or rather existing, in tho manner of our prehistoric ancestors. This pitiable creature, says the Standard, had become a semi-savage, and slept and dwelt in a cavern through which a spring of water continually flowed. She had for a large number of years fed herself on raw vegetables, roots, etc., found in the forest; her sole beverage consisted of water from the spring in the cave, and her only garment of a few evil-smelling rags roughly sewn together. She was in a most pitiful condition when discovered, but she declined absolutely to be token to tho hospital or even to quit her primitive abode, mid the only information that could bo obtained from her was her name and her ago, which she gave os 45. In Fashionland. Tulle ribbon Sin wide, edged with a ribbon stripe and spangled with glass beads, is very decorative for hat-trim-ming and the hair. The ribbon is pale yellow, pink, rod, blue, and violet; indeed, every color is seen, as well as black and white.

Exquisite laoo is applied in bands upon tlio most beautiful stockings from the instep to the knee—three or five bands on each stocking. Needless to say the white silk material of the stocking is cut away beneath the lace. The basque effect is also one of the features of the blouse of to-day. A quaintness is shown in the buttonholes. In some cases these buttonholes are in different colors, such as black, red, then blue, the black being repeated, and so on. The idea is certainly uncommon, and a distinct touch of color is given to the blouse by such an introduction. _ A white Cluny lace blouse veiled with a soft black tulle, with a couple of inches uncovered down the front, where the tulle was attached, with small scarlet velvet flat bows, was seen worn with » black oostum®. The effect was

most dressy. Soft satin will be seen a great deal. A delightful example was seen in a thin Homan satin in a bishop’s purple. An insertion of white corded silk down the centre was decorated with a serried row of tiny steel buttons. The collar was of the same thick white silk: the kimono sleeves wore also trimmed at the hem with this silk. To wear with an elegant velour velvet suit, a blouse of a very dressy and smart appearance must be chosen, which in a way forms the crux of the costume. A fascinating example for such a costume was carried out in soft creamy lace appliqued, with a spray of tiniest rosebuds worked out in narrow satin ribbon, in pale shades of nattier blue and pink, with a little gold thread for the stalks ; the palest almond green forms the leaves. A soft, thin, pinspotted tulle, with tiny tucks, in threes and fours, veiled this dainty blouses. A serried row of the tiniest black satin buttons decorated the front. A delightful touch was given by a little turn-over collar of soft shadow iaoo in a oreamy tint, edged with a thicker make. As a rule, veiling is not used to a very great extent, the satin blouse taking the place of the veiled blouse. Some of the satin blouses are exceedingly plain in make, furnished with dainty cult's and collars. i must not forget to mention that line is still one of the principal tilings to ho cdnsidered in our dresses. The draping effect is still in vogue, but used with a great deal of forethought. The waist-line is rather high, and in many cases the material is eased slightly into it, giving a somewhat full look to the upper part oi the skirt, the narrowing effect being seen towards the hem.

SVSme. Bernhardt’s Secret of Beauty. Mme. Sarah Bernhardt lias arrived in New York after appearing in a senes of playlets and acts from “Camille, “Phedre,” “La Tosca,” “Lncrece Borgia,” and “Une Nuit de Noel,” in every big' city in America, and she returns to Paris in a few weeks’ time after performing at the Now York, Palace Theratre, taking with her, according to her Press agent, £30,000 profits from her tour. She told the reporters, the Telegraph says, that the secret ot lier being beautiful at seventy was work, plenty of sleep, cheerfulness, properly cooked food, and not too much fresh air. Mme. Bernhardt criticised American cooking, denounced the suffragettes, and declared that American women drink and eat too much. The great French actress talked with keen interest about the joys of <rrandmotherhood. “My ambition now,” she said, ‘ As to be a great-great-grandmother. Children are the greatest joy of life, and with them a woman lives over the best things in her own life.” The “ King of Harpists.” The death is announced from Ottawa of the celebrated harpist Aptomas, at the age. of 84. Victoria, in her recognition of the delight afforded her' by his harp recitals at Windsor and Balmoral Castle, showed her pleasure oy several marks of favor. On the last 9 C ~ casion the Queen asked him to write his name in bar private birthday book In Germany, Italy, France, England, and America his playing earned him the title of “King of Harpists.” He gave recitals of entirely pianoforte music, including compositions of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Liszt, and Chopin. He wrote a cantata on Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress.” and also published several books on the harp, Burns’ “ Highland Mary.’i A property in Ayrshire having interesting reminiscenced of Burns has just changed hands. The estate of Montgomery has been secured by Mr James Arthur, the present tenant of the mansion and policies. It was here that “Highland Mary” served as dairymaid, and the bard and she pledged their troth across the stream which runs through the beautiful grounds. Mary Campbell was, it will be remembered, tire subject of some of the poet’s most beautiful lyrics—his “To Mary in Heaven” among them: — “Still; o’er these scones my mem’ry wake#, And fondly broods with miser care! Time but the impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear. >Some of the literary iconoclasts of these latter days have tried to shatter the figure of “Highland Mary,” but, happily, without effect. RECIPES AND HINTS. Fairy Cakes. —Tako two eggs, their exact weight in castor sugar and in self-raising flour. Beat the eggs to a stiff froth, slowly adding the castor sugar, and lastly the flour. Mix in a little candied pool and a few currants, and make in small tins for about 15 minutes.

American Teacakes.—Take a pound of flour and rub into it two ounces of lard qud one ounce of cooking butter; add two teaspoonsful of baking powder and a little salt. Mix thoroughly together into a light dough with half a pint of milk. Roll out to half an inch thick and cut into fancy shapes. Bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes. Serve hot, split open and buttered. Caro of Linoleum. —Now linoleum should not bo washed more than necessary. Rub once a week with a mixture of beeswax and turpentine, and rub daily with a dry duster. This will harden the lino, and make it last twice as long.

To Clean Tapestry. —To clean a tapestry chair, use warm bran and rub it well i.u wit.li a soft flannel. Brush it oil with a clean, light brush. Stained Ivory.—First rub stained piano keys over with lemon juice, then with a rather soft paste made from lemon juice and whiting. _ Let this paste dry on, and when it is perfectly dry wipe it olf with a soft cloth. Be careful* that none of the mixture gets between the keys. This treatment should remove a yellow tinge, unless, of course, the piano is very old, when it is almost impossible to take out the discoloration. A Cement. —An excellent cement for china is made by stirring plaster of Paris into a thick solution of gum arabic. Apply the result with a small brush to the broken edges and press them firmly together. For Flower Vases. —Flower vases with long necks can be cleaned by filling them with clean hot water and small pieces of newspaper. Shake vigorously and the paper will remove all the dust and sediment from them. For Decanters.—Salt and vinegar make an excellent mixture for cleaning water bottles and wine decanters. Put a dessertspoonful of rough salt into a decanter, moisten it with vinegar, and then shake the decanter till the stains are removed.

The Tiled Hearth. —To clean a tiled hearth, use turpentine rubbed on with a flannel, which will immediately remove all stains. Polish with a dry duster, and it will look like new. The tiles should never bo washed with water. How to Black a Stove. —Wash off all grease spots with soapsuds, and if there be any rough rusty places or spots where something has burned on the stove, rub. with a piece of sandpaper. Mix the blackload to the consistency of cream with water or vinegar. Apply this to the stove when cool. On becoming nearly dry rub it with a stiff brush till it shines. Black the oven 1 inside and out. If stoves be blackleaded while they are hot it burns on and will not take a really good/ polish.