WOMAN'S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 16987, 8 March 1919, Page 3

WOMAN'S WORLD

1 [BY VIVA.]

" Viva" will in this column ansictr all reasonable question* relating to Vie home, cookery, domestic economy, and any topic of interest to her sex. But each letter mu*t hear the writer's bona fide name and address. No notice whatever will be taken a* anonymous correspondence. Questions thould*be concisely put. and the writer's nom de phnie clearly written.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. "Jennifer."—(a) Have j'ven the refines you asked for; (b) no: T usually boil the fruit and water until the former is pulpy, then add the sugar, after skimming oat most of the stones. It makes it clearer and is boiled ever so much quicker. I allow four breakfastcupfuls ot cold water and 9ib of Brewer's Crystals to 121b of fruit.

AUTUMN FASHIONS

(FOR 1919.)

AS SEEN IN THE SHOPS.

" Kelso."—Paint the soles with copal varnish. Let it soak in: it is excellent-.

HOUSEHOLD RECIPES. Worcestershire Sauce.—Required. : One gallon of vinegar, one bottle, of anchovy sauce, one ounce of cloves, two ounces of garlic onions cut very fine, quarter ot an Ounce of cayenne pepper, halt an ounce of ■white pepper, two pounds of treacle, salt to taste. Boil for one hour and strain. Will keep for any length of time. Indian Chutney"—Required : Two pounds of white sugar, one pound of onions cut very fine, one pound of _raisins, four ounces of salt, two ounces of ginger, four ounces of mustard, two bottles of vinegar, 15 large apples cut very tine. Boil till all are quite soft. Dandelion Beer.—Boil in two_ and a-half gallons of water one ounce of dandelion leaves, t,wo and a-half ounces of ginger root, and quarter of an ounce of hops. Strain thoroughly and then boil with one and a-half pounds of loaf sugar and one ounce of Spanish juice. Allow this to ferment for 2# hours and then bottle for use. Dandelion Wine.—Pour one gallon of boiling water over two quarts of dandelion flowers, and let stand for 24 hours. Then strain and add two pounds of white sngar and two lemons." Boil down to three quarts. Strain once more and let .stand for two or three days and then bottle. Apple Ginger.—Required : One pound of apples, one pound of sugar to every pound of apples, three pounds of crystallised giuger to every 12 pounds of apples. Pare and cm the apples into_ eight quarters, put the sugar on the fruU overnight. Boil the parings up with waU-r and strain as for jellv. then boil apples, sugar, and ginger till clear, which takes about one hour.

Plum Sauce.—Required : Sis pounds of j plums, two pounds "of sugar, three pints; of vinegar, six teaspoonful* of salt, two j teaspoonfuls each of gi-our.d sugar, ground cloves, cayenne- pepper and black pepper, a few blades of mate, a handful of garlic. Stone the plums and boil all together until reduced to pulp—about two hours. Apple Cider.—Cut up the apples small, «over with water and let stand for a fortnight, stirring well every day. Strain and add two pounds of sugar to every gallon of juice. Let stand n-ain for a few days. A few raisins help fermentation. Strain ' and bottla, tying down the corks very j securely. A kc*j is preferable to bottles ii obtainable. Herbal Beer.—Required : Nine pounds of sugar, 14 gallons of water, six pieces of horehound, five roots of docks, five roots of dandelion, six chilis, three pieces of lump sugar, one handful of hops, six penn'orth of yeast. Method : Boil until the. hops sink to the bottom (about 30 minuted : strain. When blood heat add the yeaat. Stir well and then put a piece ot toasted bread in and pour on the yeast. Leave for two days and then bottle tightly. Bottled Plums.—Take four pourtfs of plums, add two pounds of sugar. Put the plums and the sugar into a 71b Jain iaT and set them in a cool oven overnight. Take them out in the morning, and then repeat, and by that time the sugar will be melted. Store in a dry place. The Elums must be wiped with a clean cloth, in no account must water be added, as that would spoil the flavor. te Tomato Sauce. Required : Twelve unds of tomatoes, one pound of sugar, If a pound of salt, one ounce of black pepper, one teaspoonf ul of cayenne pepper, hall an ounce ot allspice, half an ounce of cloves, one pound of dried onions, two ounces of garlic, four ounces of shallots, two pounds of apples cut in quarters but not peeled. Cover with the best vinegar and. boil slowly for about four hours. ■When cold pres3 it through a colander, mashing it until there is hardly any pulp left. If too thick add more vinegar. Green Tomato Pickle.—Required: Six pounds of green tomatoes-, four large onion.?, half a pound of salt, half a teaspoonful of cayenne, half a teaspoonfnl of allspice, half a teaspoon Ful of cloves, half a teasooonful of curry powder, one teaspoonful of dry mustard, one quart of vinegar, quarter or a. pound of Wai-k treacle. Slice the green tomatoes and the onions, sprinkle with the fait, and allow to stand ofr one and a-half hours. Mix the other dry ingredients with the vine kit. and add to'the treacle and tomatoes ; bo:l tor two and a-hali hours. Bottle in small jars arid cover at once. If wanted hotter use more mustard and curry powder. Meat Mould (can be eaten hot or cold).— Required: Eight ounces of cooked meat, eight ounces of mashed potatoes, one ounce of small sago, two tabl&tpoonfuls of stock, two teaspoonfuls each ot chopped parsley and onion, pepper and salt. Soak the sago in the stock overnight, add the other ingredients, and mix thoroughly. Grease a "mould, press in the mixture, twist, a greased paper over the top, and steam for at least an hour. Turn out and serve tot or cold.

Chutney Elise.—Required : Two pounds Of as apples, peaches, plums, or tomatoes —not quite ripe, one pound of stoned rainns, one pound of onions, one pourd of brown half a pound of candied peel, quarter of a pound of salt, one ounce of garlic, quarter of an ounce of ground ginger, two teas-poontuls of cutty powder, one teaspoon fill of cayenne, one "teaspoonfill of clove*, half a. packet of spice, half a bottle of Worcester sauce. Chop ail verv fine and boil m a quart of vineo-ar for half an hour. Bottle and seal. Pickled Red Cabbage. Take off the b«d leaves, cut vottr cnbbago into small piece:? and F ut basins with some salt, cover with plates, and put weights on to press the water well out, and leave ovemignfc. In the morning strain off the water, fill vcrax bottles, and add a little salt (about a. Wpoonful to a small jar), chilli**, cloves black pepp«, a-nd «> me < > r >' ff ln ?f r - i 1 £ll with cold vinegar. I anally just guess the qxiai-.tities. tym« the chillies and black peppers in a muslin bag. Then in six weeks' time vou open thvm for use, remove the muslin ba™. if hot enough. It too hot add a little more vinegar.

HINTS. I Marks from Paint.—The appearance of j paint in the house may be very imicn im- j Wed by following a ample plan Any | taarkfl or dirt smudges should first of al , bo taken away with soap- and water ami a ra«. Do not nib at all hard, as there is alUys a danger of cleansing the F""' away from the wood—the last thing one Wits to do. Now wipe very drv with a fluster. "vVTier. all the moisture has been removed take another rag, and on to it place just a little vaseline. Then apply & to the painted surface, nibbing it rather firmlv. When all the vaiut has been treated, go over the surwte w ™\ a joft poiirhing gently. \on will be surprised how nice the paint will look alter it has been dealt with in this manner. "When vaseline has been applied it is not fit aJI easy to make any marks on _ the paint, and this is a great advantage in a bouse where there are children. Indeed, •with any clean, or newly-pain ted surface it -would pay to apply a little vaseline byway of protection. If you mix up ashes with an equal quantity of small coal, ami then well damp the mixture with soapsuds, yuu will have an excellent mixture for up tho kitchen fire. Any suds do, an<l the more soapy they are the better. Try making au apron of white American leather doth to put on for doing dirty job*. It is bo easily washed off, and will patweax many a white, ..cotton., one* <\.

With the advent of chill winds, leaves turning brown and in-drawing days cornos the insistent warning to replenish the wardrobe, don heavier apparel, remove the moth-ball from one's furs, and to make such additions as are necessary to meet the cull of Dame la Mode if one is to affect, style and distinctness. In wandering through the shops I find evidences of artistic effect that make all the difference between a mere garment and a really becoming setting to ones personality. Very Graceful frocks, with slender lines and lesser skirts, with tne new apron front, almost to the skirt hem, are a good example of the simplicity of the newest fashion. The lustrous depths of brown, flame color, and lime suggest autumn tinting on falling leaves, cud these harmonising shades, lend themselves admirably to the new simple lines *o much in vogue. We always go mad about somo particular innovation every season an it wine* along, and this year of grace it has been reserved for wool and fur trimmings mid embroideries to create the craze of the moment. And when expressed in so charming a guise as seen m models

AT THE D.S.A.. whore wonderi'uHv clever bindings and contrasting artistic effects arc evidenced in hats, costumes and frocks, it is easy | to understand the growing popularity of this branch of ornamentation. In the sppcious show rooms distinctive and exclusive frock?, coal.* and blouses are displayed to tho best advantage, ami a ooscriotion of one or two of the nowest innovations maw perhaps, give my readers some little idea of the delightful thing? therein to be found. A very lovelv tailor-made coat ano skirt, severely plain in cut, of navy blue fine serge—pre-eminently the correct wear l;ad Wool-work motifs on the narrow collar, large stiUhings on the half-panels showing wi skirt and coat, and carried buttons of glass in shades corresponding to the embroideries. On the shoulders was carelessly thrown a wide wrap of conev seal with tie-ends of satin ribbon. Coats of all kinds compel attention, handsome affairs of all fur—minx, grey fox, squirrel, musquash, and sable—or of velour or doth, with fur collars, cuffs, and lining. Fur you must have if you would be up-to-date. The one-piece dresses show slimmer lines, with pleated skirts, rounded necks, and high-waisted broad-belted effects. A very entrancing model was fashioned of black georgette, -with white bead-work plastron on neck and centre waist, and, as an exceedingly smart finish, was worn a Huge shoulder cape of white fox. The millmerv show windows are a dream and a delight. One of blue—kingfisher is the correct name fortius particular shade—has models for the most part sin 1 11 in size, one of fine leather with -wool-work trimming being particularly new. Another more dressv hat was composed of hulfcolor wool cloth, lined with this shade of blue, the high crown embroidered a little distance down from the top with chenille, and enfolded with a, pleated band of wide, gold tissue. The back was rolled back, showing the blue, and it had brim: while a quite new touch was introduced in the accompanying scarf of tulle of the same putty shade, with chenillo ruched ends and long fringe set in with blue stitchings. Hie next contains cniti peanx in shades of pink—a new shade, I sometimes deepening to flame—hla<ek and I pink, pink and gold, large, small, flat, and tall. By the way. gold sequin and [ tinsel-thread * embroidery is featured largely upon both hats and frocks tins «e>af«on. Window No. 3 is black.: not sombre black, but black and gold, bla<-k and white, with gold feathers, with osprevs, or with purple trimmings and flowers. All are beautiful in the_ extreme. ■Win fur is introduced, this time on a chenille model with a double edging set round the crown, while ospreys flat, upstanding, anv old way are the sole .trimming on. others. A very- lovely display is shown in window No. 4. where jade green is the prevailing color. Narrow toques of this same rough woolly material, with decorations of berry and in the foundation fabric, would make ideal motoring wear; while a picture hat with I inset panels of- gold la.ee and upstanding ' gilt ornament, with its overthrown veil of open net lightly embroidered with gold trrread, would lend a charming setting to a vouthful wearer. So. too. if space permitted, might I write of sports coats, children's clothes, blouses, for in every department one finds illustrations in accordance, with the season's decree, each nnd all showing the most advanced and exclusive models.

AT MRS CHEATER'S one ta offered the most alluring array of millinerv. Always here it is possible to secure delightful conceptions nt very moderate prices. . Modelled in conformity with the latest Parisian and London fashions, they are sure to find a ready sale. A model very much " the latest" was marie of negre-de-tete, as the Frenchwoman calls it—an unusual brown shade—in cloth, with a veiled crown of net heavily worked with gold tissue, and through which was thrust" a stiff quill feather of gilt. Tarn shapes appear to he popular. Onp particularly taking model ot black miroir velvet, almost brimless. had a buff cloth crown composed of rows and rows of overlapping pirot-edced ribbons. And the blouses! Ravishing! Enchanting. Of crepe-de-chine, with chemisettes of laoe and ribbon: of georgette with hemstitching in contrasting colors in delicato shades of heliotrope, pink, blue, and lime. i with cunningly-introduced flying and tasi sellcd ends criss-crossed through silk- ; covered ringis of the same shades, or i heavily-embossed with ornaments on collar j and cuffs, and triangular lattice-work ] motifs inset, the square collars finished not seldom with tassels or little bobbins jof the foundation fabric. A very beautiful | and exclusive (not in price) blouse—-space : permits of no further descriptions—was I fashioned of georgette in a dull shade : of brown, opening over a chemisette of : charmeuse of the same shade, threader! 1 with an elusive shade of pink, to reveal 1 a round-necked vestette of heavy gold tis- | sue folded into a pleated band" of the | foundation silk. Before closing I must just mention the children's section, where a fascinating display of tiny coats, frocks, hats, "undies," what not, possess a surprising distinctiveness all their own. And here, as in other departments, are seen the embodiment of many a day dream, the compelling charm of the beautiful things, Iving not onlv in their refinement, originality, and dis'tincI tion. but in their moderate price as well. , (To be continued.)

PERSONALIA. TrtncesK Patricia of Connaught, whoso marriage solemnised in London at th.» beginning of the week, lias made herself beloved hy all classes wherever she "has Wen. Sh.< will be no longer known br her Royal titk", but will be known to the world as Lady Patricia Ramsnv. Her husband, who is a commander in the Royal Xavy, and trained the D.S.O. dur ing the war, is brother of the present Earl of Dalhousie. Commander Ramsav, who served on the staff of his fnther-in-!aw while the latter was Governor-General' of Canada, was flag commander to Admiral Roebuck during the naval operations at Gallipoli, and was later a member of the Admiralty Staff. The Rameays claim to have been settled in the Lothians during the 12th ■century. In 1616 Sir George Ramsay was created Baron Uamsay of Meirose, and his eon was advanced to the earldom of Dalhoueie in 1633. His father paid a visit to Hunedin at the back end of the eighties. Miss Eraser, the daughter of tho Minis- . tea- vi Public Works, is a.bout to proceed

to England, and it is understood that her father will join her there after the next session of Parliament. . I rejoice to hoar that tlie Minister o. Education has decided to appoint two women inspectors of schools. 'Jhe positions .and salaries will be advertised almost immediately. _,, , In frpeaknis at the Pioneer Cain at Wellington last week the Hon. 10 W. llussell stated his opinion that if there should be another session of Parliament before the Genera.! Election, women would obtain the right to sit in Parliament. He had always supported thai measure, and in 1905 brought in a Bill" which proposed to remove ah disabilities from women, but it did not pass Parliament on that occasion. 1 At Tamworth (X.S.W.) they havo apparently an energetic bodv of _ sociai worker*. Learning that a white girl liad been stranded in the town, thev made inquiries, with the result that it was discovered that sho had been sent there by a Sydney ag-cnev, which engaged her to be housekeeper on a station. On arrival in the town, however, the girl was met by a Chinaman, who claimed to be her employer, but whom she refused to. go _ to. The Mayor, when he hoard the position, took the girl under his care, and handec her over to the Ladies' Benevolent Committee, who at once found her suitable employment. 'JTie police intend to take action.