WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXII, Issue 26, 31 July 1911, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The Hungarians are noted for their careful and elaborate cooking. No Hungarian girl escapes her apprenticeship iii the kitchen, where the mysterie* of blendetl paprika and sour cream arc unfolded to her. She must also become familiar with the secrets of preserving fruite. With what pride will the housekeeper show you her preserve pantry. How upon row and shelf upon shelf in precise order as to size and labelling. An entire shelf pf diemes, one of pears, etc,, and you will bo indeed fortunate if you are invited to partake of their unexcelled flavour. It is considered *v example of extreme shiftleseness in a woman to serve preserves not put up by her own hands. Can you calculate how many afternoons were required to furnish such a pantry? Ask youi hoi tpss to show you her stock of. "cover all" aprons. They will help you to solve the riddle. Hungary- is a land of exposed closets. The built-in closet that is part of the American home is \uv known. There i^ instead, aft article ol furniture airnilat t*> thfe old-faehione*i "wardrobe." They are usually huge affairs that open from the centre by two doors. Here' agaia is an opportunity to appreciate how busy the long, quiet afternoons have been. Piles of snowy bed-linen, each piece embroidered with the initial. Sets upon sets of table linen, often scalloped by hand ; and always embroidered with the initials,, frequently of the maiden name of a wife of many years. Blankets and bed quilts are also embroidered with the initiate or the firßfc letter of the family name. These Closets also should be silently eloquent explanations of how a Hungarian woman's afternoon is spent. If she has but xme servant, she must spend much time in the supervision ol the entire work of the home. If, however, she has sufficient means to employ eevefal, . she usually ha* what is called a "hasikisaasszony," which, translated into English, means housemaid, who takes much of ihe responsibility from her. Her children and he? husband's interest* naturally claim part of her time. She' is a busy woman, although her life is quiet. The terrible statistics of infant mortality in France, published by Drs. Palestr« and Giletta, have (says the Paris correspondent of the Morning Leader) induced several French Deputies to put their names to an interesting measure which is how before the Chamber. The two doctors in question show that out of 1000 deaths which occurred in towns, 167 or one-sixth afe of children lees than a year old, and 80 pel* cent, of these are the children of working people. In enquiring into the causes of this mortality it has been recognised that out of IOUO children who have died when under a year old, 166 might have been saved. Of thcee 385 were the result of gastroenteritis, caused by bad food and feeding from the bottle. One hundred a-nd fievonty-oiie were traced to overwork on the part of the mothers. The doctors declare that in a space of sis years ij£o,ooo children have died who might have been saved. The purport of the bill it to enable all mothers employed in factories to suspend their work for two periods of half an hour in the day in order to look after their babies up to the age of twelve months, without loss of pay for that time, The promoters of the bill recognise that the State ought to bear this- expense as a social duty, but the State would not fail to recoup itaelf indirectly on the employer, and possibly at an increased cost t6 the- la-t' ter. The promoters, therefore, prefer to lay thif burden directly on the employers, who, they think, will accept it in the majority of cases not only without grumbling, but even with pleasure. "Laugh and the world laughs with you—Weep and you get what you wanfc.^" This is the young wife's vergioli. We do not advocate this principle, but if the young wife simply told her husband she would like an Auto« Piano by Kast* ncr, the same as that at the Exhibition, there would be no need to weep. This beautiful mechanical player is shown by the Wellington Piano Qo. The expres« sion of tone may be controlled by the feet, vet there are keys for the hands also. This instrument "may be had on easy terms. The W.P.C., 124, Lambton* quay, will tell you all about it.— Advt.

Captain Cochrane --one of the new military men — and Mrs. Cochrane,- with their children, are at the Hotel Cecil, and leavft for Palnierston North on Wednesday. Df. and Mrs. Horton have been spending soms days with Mrs. Elder ab Waikanae, and will arrive in Wellington oh Tuesday. Miss Mpffatt, who in private life is Mrs. Montresole, arrived with her husband by tho Jtttahine. She takes Miss Winifred O'Connor's parts in ''The Arcadians," and other operas. Mrs. Lionel Abraham is a guest of Mrs. Tweed. Sir Henry Millej ami Ladj Miller are up for the sefsioTi, and are staying at Miss Pye's/Mulgrave-street. After quite a course of house hunting, says the Australasian, Mr. John I/emmone, deputed to find ft residence for Madame Melba. during her tea weeks' season in Sydney, has made a. choice, and has taken furnished "Fernleigh,'' Rose Bay, at present occupied by Mrs. W, H. Couldery. This beautiful property, belonging to Mrs. Frank Bennett, contains a. fine ballroom and some handsome. Louis Quatorfce furniture. It has also extensive ferneries and a delightful rose garden. Charming music was enjoyed on Saturday evening at the Pioneer Club tooms, when Miss Beatrice Richmond gave a. musicale. Haydn's "Toy Symphony,' with eleven performers, was given, as well as Romberg's Sym« phony. Songs were sung from "Alice in Wonderland," Mrs. Levi, of Dunedin, played, and Miss Gladys Watkins sung. Supper was served aftet the concert. The meeting to arrange abont Miss Thelma Petersen's c6ftceft i 9 to be held to-night in the Chamber of Commerce. A delightful afternoon was spent at the V.M.C.A. on Thursday last, when Mrs. Cleland entertained a. large number of ladies. The immediate object was to secure articles for the furnishing of An. "apfoit stall" at the coming Coronation Bazaar to be held in September. The handsom© reception room was charmingly decorated and the fire shining on the red furnishings made a very cosy appearance. Mrs. Cleland received her guests, and after the inevitable afternoon tea and an interesting musical and elocutionary programme, an opportunity wa* taken of inspecting ttumetous gilt* that were brought. The prizes given in connection with the Poster Ball have been allocated aa follows :-»- Fo? the besfc rarried-ont prater costume for ladips, Messrs. Littlejohn; for the prettiest poster costume, Mrs. Grady ; for the best, photographic poster, Mrs. G. Winder ', for the best carried out poster for men, Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie; rtioai original fancydress costume for ladhs, Mrs. Coullj most original poster costume for men, Mies M'Lellan ; prettiest ctlico costume, Dr. Platta-Mills j for the prettiest fancy dress of any material and any design, Mrs. T. G. Mae&rthy. v Moat delightful arc the Scarlet, Trou* badours. They cater for all tastes, except tho vulgar, and tliey played on Saturday everting to a most* responsive audience— an audience thai Seemed to see the joko almost before it was voiced, and that, when it came, greeted it with heartfelt applause. It erred, perhaps, on the side of greediness, but the Troubadours gave generously and feadily. The three girl singers were charmingly piquant and attractive. Ascot, according to a London paper, sets the mode for the year, and it is important to -know wh&t wafi worn there. Tho very short dress and the tight skirt have had their Vogue, and the tendency is for unbroken lines and frocks, for debutantes, just off t)«e ground, but for others touching the* ground, or with decided trains, Many of the gowna at Ascot were made of charmeuse and crepe meteor, with broideries and draped skirts,' but mO6t had veilings or tunics of ninon. Nar* row silk fringes and fichus were to be eeen, and white over black made a few ' of the most successful frocks. One such dress, much admired, was of black ninon, a straight underdrew with a tucked _ hem, and the tunic was of j bruiderie Anglaise, meet an inch or two above the hem with a band of broad lace. A chiffon sash with an obi bow finishes it abovo fcho waist. More conimon was bla^k over white, mostly, chiffons, of ninoiis over satin. One exqui site frock had the tunic embroidered in white silk, and had a touch of almond green on the bodice. 'Stencilled ninoiiß are being much used, and one lovely gown is of wisteria-patterned material, ovef whito satin, mauve velvet repeating the colour of the flowers, and eeeri in a waist belt and two long straight ends down the back to the edge of the little train. Indeed, the frocks woin at Ascot, with the yoke dekted and the sleeves shortened, might bo evening gowns, of such delicate material and elaborate workmanship afe they, The normal eleeve for smart frocks just covering the elbow, but the long tucked sleeve of net oi' chiffon, fittihg the arm closely, are ako the mode. The Marys of Wellington ought to be interested in the following from the London correspondent of the Observer : »— The insignia, of the Garter, which is a portion of the gift of the Empire Marys td tho Queen, consists of four pieces. The Garter iteelf which Her Majesty weare on her left arm, is of blue-ribbed eilk, edged with borders of brilliants, bearing the mottor. "Honi soit gui mal y pens©" in brilliants. Tho buckle and pin are of larger brilliants. The Garter terminates in a floral design with a single drop brilliant forming a pendant. Ihe badge contains a finely carved sardonyx cameo of St. George and the Dragon, around which is the motto of the order in diamonds ; this is encircled by a, border of larger brilliant*. Surmountihg the badge is a floral design in large brilliants, terminating in a ring of diamonds, into which fita A boldly designed loop, attaching the blue silk ribbon to the badge itself. The star of eight points is of diamonds. In the centre is the plain cross of &t, George in specially cut rubies of unusually fine colour 4 , encirclfed by a motto of the Order in diamonds in a royal blue enamelled garter. This is again surrounded by a circlet of fine diamonds. The shoulder brooch, which consists of a double row of fine brilliants, five in each row, is used to securethe ribbon to the dress. The insignia is contained in a case bearing a gold plate, with tliei following inscription :—" Presented to Her Majesty Queen Mary in loyal homage from the Marys of the Umpire, as a Coronation gift. June 22, ISll." Violets.— Freeh each day, neatly packed in violet boxes. A dainty gift I'ov friends or invalids. Rer.t to any part of the nonunion. Price, from 'is j each. At Miss Murray's. Vice-Regal ' Floiiat, 36, Willis-stm-t.— * Advt,