WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 18021, 15 July 1922, Page 9

WOMAN’S WORLD

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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS ' “ Olaire.” —To polish your tortoiseshell comb rub it well with a past© mad© of pumice stone very finely powdered and sifted, and mixed ■with olive oil. After a vigorous rubbing with this past© ■wash the comb quickly in warm water, rub it all over wife moistened plat© powder, and finally polish well with dry plate powder. “Rank Butter.”—A dairy export recommends the use of a little boracio acid in making the butter to prevent it going rank. She adds the acid when salting the butter. Very often the taste of which you complain is caused by the cows eating weeds, and a little saltpetre put into the pail before milking will remedy it. About one teaspoonful to a kerosene tin is enough to use. “Range.”—l always use a standard bfacklead, mixing it with a little turpentine, and never have any trouble whatever. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Bridge hostesses during the week include Mesdames Hilton, Callaway, M'Queen, and Miss Rattray. On Saturday afternoon last, in th© Savoy Lounge Room, Mrs Carmalt Jones entertained a number of friends to afternoon tea to meet her sister, Miss Tottenham, , from Florida, who was paying her a brief visit. The room was beautifully arranged with large bowls filled with holly berries and masses of bronze chrysanthemums. Tea was served at small tables, the music supplied by a party of instrumentalists adding in no small measure to the pleasure of the function. Dr and Mrs Oamalt Jones stood in the entrance to th© room to receive their guests, of whom about seventy ! attended during the afternoon. Mrs Car- \ malt Jones wore a frock of charmeuso and ; georgette in a delicate shade of fawn, a large black velvet hat with natural colored ostrich feathers, and white furs, into which was pinned a spray of pansies; Miss i Tottenham, smart nigger brown charmeuso, • brown lacs transparent hat, brown furs, i with floral spray of white blossoms and red berries. Also present were Lady Williams, Colonel and Mrs M‘Donald, Mesdames | Dunlop, O’Neill, Fitchett, S. Batchelor, 1 Sidney Neill, Rattray, Gallaway, Clapperton, Shore (Mosgiel), M'Kibbin, Gilkison, Professor (IDs) Strong, Riley, George Ritchie, Kenneth Ross, Throp, Rutherford, ! T. Ross, Howitson, P. Barr, Bar- | clay, Drennan, Misses Williams (2), Shore, I Chalmers, Sise, Ulrich, M‘Donald, Dawson, i Ross, Webster, V. Reynold's, Neill, Graham, etc. Miss Tottenham left on Thursday mornning' for the North Island', intending to spend a little time in Wellington, then proceeding through the North Island! to Rotorua, then leaving Auckland for Sydney to join the, boat for Singapore. The engagement is announced of Miss Gertrude Mirams, third daughter of Mrs S. H. Mirams, Castle street, to Sir J. P. M’Gowan, also of this city. On Saturday evening last Mrs H. Do Courcy, M‘Arthur, St. Glair, entertained friends,\ bridge being the order of the evening. There were three tables. Among those present were MesdamesTsaacs, Greenfield, BethUne, Glendiuing, Lough, Ibbotson, Denny, M'Queen, Misses • Belhuue, Glendinning, and M‘Arthur. On Saturday evening Mrs Marshall Macdonald entertained friends at bridge. Among the players were Mesdames M'Master, O’Neill, Stock, Soherek, E. J. Macassoy, Misses Ulrich and Gilkigon. Mrs Roxby (Kelso), is spending a few days in town, staying with friends. - Miss Una Rattray, who left for Melbourne by the Paloona, was the guest at several small functions during the week. On Monday afternoon Mrs Sidney Neill gave an afternoon for Miss Una Rattray. Among those present were Mesdames Fitchett, Russell Ritchie, Hilton, Rattray, Fenwick, Bridgeman, Elliston Orbell, Misses Webster, MTntosh (2), Rattray (2), Ulrich.

Miss Rattray gave a girls’ tea on Tuesday afternoon for Miss Una Rattray. Among those nresent were Misses Gwen. Gallaway, Leslie Laidlaw, Scott (2), Doris Ramsay, Edith Haggitt, MTntosh (2), Cecil Stock,

On Friday afternoon Mrs Stock gave a small bridge* party. The players were Mes dames Hilton, Wallis, Sclierek, Finch, Black, Miss Gilkison. and ISliss Stock. The engagement is announced of Miss Betty Rankine Brown, only daughter of Professor and Mrs Rankine Brown, Wellington, to Mr J. S. B. Bruges, only son of Mr and Mrs P. H. Bruges, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Wills, Tngs avenue, St. Clair, gave a “ china ’’ afternoon for the church stall at the bazaar to be held in September to help liquidate the debt on the local Presbyterian Kirk. There were about thirty ladies present. A delightful tea was partaken of, and music was rendered during the afternoon, while the opening of the parcels created a lot of interest. Mrs Miller returned thanks for the many 'beautiful pieces of china, and Mrs Wills suitably responded. Among those present were Mesdames Benton, Howarth, Griggs, Patterson, Carlisle, Hamilton, Anderson, M'Nairey, Mason, M'Duff, Hill (Tapanui), Johnston, Misses Griggs, Patterson, Carlisle, and others. On Saturday evening the cabaret was well patronised, the presence of the University students in their fancy dress and doing their ■" stunts ” helping to pass a most enjoyable evening. Among the dancers wore noticed Misses Meadowcroft (Wellington), Gallaway, Stock, Fleming, K. Glendining,. Smith (2), Lomu Dick, Messrs Reg. Tapley, Edmond, Solomon (2), Wallis, Black, Maunaell, Sinclair, and Geerin, ' WEDDINGS. CHISHOLM-—PEACOCK. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Musselburgh, on June 28, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, wheti Charles William, third son of Mr and Mrs Chisholm, Parramatta, Sydney, was married to Ada, eldest daughter of Mr and' Mrs Frank Peacock, Gourley street, Musselburgh, The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Metson, and Miss Barth presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a charming frock of ivory crepe do chine, with retailed overskirt of georgette, trimmed with silver beads. Her veil was beautifully embroidered with heavy silk, with which was worn the customary _ wreath of orange blossoms j and she carried a handsome shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums _ and pale pink roses tied with streamers of soft tulle. She was attended by her sister, Miss Amelia, wearing a dainty frock _of powder blue crepe de chine, with side panels embroidered with gold thread; hat to match, with embroidered ribbon streamers. She carried a shower bouquet of gold chrysanthemums veiled with blue tulle. The little flower girl (Miss Sylvia Peacock) looked sweet in a short frilly frock of pole pink organdie, edged with blue, a wreath of tiny pink rosebuds on her hair, and carrying a posy of pink carnations veiled with blue tulle. Mr William Wilson acted as best man. The bridegroom's present to the bride was an aquamarine and pearl pendant; to the bridesmaids ho gave gold bangles. The bride’s, present to the groom was a gold linked watch chain. The church was very prettily decorated by the girl, friends of the bride. After the ceremony the young couple left for their future home in Wellington, the bride travelling in a navy blue costume, trimmed with silk braid, and japonica-colored toque. In the evening the bride’s parents entertained the weddijig guests. and l friends at a dance.

Reports of social functions will be welcomed for this column, H Eftm” will also answer all reasonable questions relating to the home, cookery, domestic economy, and any topic of interest to her sex. But each letter or report must bear the writer’s name and address as a guarantee of genuineness, and questions that do not permit of a public reply cannot be answered. Questions should be concisely put and the wnUr’s nom de plume clearly written.

STUAIHEBN—HffIOXISON. A quiet but very pretty wedding wu celebrated at St. Peter's Church, Cargill road, on Wednesday, Juno 21, when William Strathern, only eon of Mrs and 1 the late Mr James Strathern. Carroll street, Dunedin, was married tJ Ina May, daughter of Mr and’ Mrs Ferguson, of Lawrence, the ceremony being performed by the Roil Mr Uphill. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law (Mr James Pess, of Dalmoro), and wore a neat costume of navy blue serge, with a eaxo bluo panne velvet hat, with trimmings of coney seal. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fora. Miss Dorothy Ferguson, sister of the bride, attended ns-bridesmaid, wealing a pretty dress of nigger brown and a hat of cream velvet, with jade green chenille trimming, and carried a beautiful bouquet of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums and fern. Mr Ernest Seathly, of Wanganui, acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at. the Waratah Rooms, only immediate relations being present. The happy couple, who received many beautiful gins, telegrams, and letters of congratulation, left by motor for their honeymoon. MAURIS—BISHOP. Holy Trinity Church, Port Chalmers, was filled to overflowing on Tuesday, July 4, on the occasion of the marriage of Mr W. V. C. Morris, eon of Mr William Mauris, of Palmerston North, to Miss Bishop, daughter of the Rev. 11. Sholto Bishop and Mrs Bishop, of Port Chalmers. The church had been beautifully decorated by the members of the Girls’ ‘‘Cheerio” Club, who had gathered largo quantities of white chrysanthemums and greenery. The vicar, the Rev. H. Sholto Bishop, officiated, and Mrs Bishop gave her daughter away. The bride was gowned in a simple, but beautiful, white silk dress trimmed with silver tissue, and wore the customary veil with wreath of orange blossoms, her only ornament being a pendant of pearls and aquamarines, the gift of the bridegroom. She also carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, the gift of the Girls’ “Cheerio” Club. Miss Francos Glare, cousin of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid, dressed in cream eilk. She carried a posy of pink carnations, and wore a wrist watch, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Maurice Clare as beat man. At the reception held at the vicarage after the ceremony, the guests were received by the vicar and Mrs Bishop, the latter being gowned in brown georgette with Maltese lace, with which was worn a brown toque trimmed with fuschia colored flowers. Amongst the many gueste were the mayor and mayoress, Mr and Mrs Teurley, Mr and Mrs Peters, Mr and Mrs Hankinson, Captain and Mrs Clare, -Mr and Mrs Eager, Captain and Mrs Duncan, Mr and Mrs Ward, Mr and Mrs L. Kelcher, Mrs Gudgeon, Miss Davis, Miss and Mr Clare. The newly-married couple left later for their honeymoon, travelling by motor, the bride wearing a costume of brown velour, with hat to match. The young ,people were the recipients of many cables and telegrams, while the presents, which were so nunier- j ous that the whole of one room was given up for their display, included a number of cheques from friends who were unable to bo present. ROLLESTQN—JOHNSTON. A wedding of exceptional interest was celebrated at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Takapau, Hawke’s Bay, when Mies Nancy Johnston, elder daughter of the | late Mr Sydney Johnston, and of Mrs Johnston, “ O-ruawharo," Takapau, was married to Mr John Christopher Rolleaton, youngest son of the late Hon. William Rolkston,_ and of Mrs Rolleston, Middleton, Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Minogue, assisted by the Rev. Father Klimeck. The church was beautifully decorated with arum lilies and white heather, the altar being a mass of white flowers. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr Goring Johnston, wore a regal dress of golden shot tissue, draped with Limerick lace, sent from a convent ; in Killarney. This was arranged to form angel sleeves, and waa then gathered at the shoulders into a short and graceful , train, a girdle and spray of oragno blossoms confining the _ fullness at the : waist. Her long tulle veil was worn over a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a mother-of-pearl prayer book, cent • ns a gift by the Sisters of St. Joseph, . Waipawa. She was attended by seven ■ bridesmaids. The whole color scheme had - been worked out to combine rich autumn - tints in the dresses with the lighter de- , corations of lilies and heather in the , church itself, and the effect was most ■ rich and beautiful. Colonel R. Wiliams j supported tho bridegroom as best man. \ Mrs Sydney Johnston, tho bride's - mother, wore a very handsome drees of - white georgette, beaded with black, with 1, a panel of black crepe morooain, her hat-, being a black tricorne, trimmed with , bird of paradise, plume, Mrs Rolleston, ! mother of the bridegroom, was attired in I ] a soft black and white dress, with which j she wore a cape of rich black lace, lined • witli white, and a large black hat and |' feather. |; After the ceremony the wedding party ' returned to Oruawharo, where a largo number, were entertained at the -wedding ' breakfast, and in the evening Mra Johnston held a reception, followed by a dance, at which Mr and_ Mrs John Rolleston were 1 present. Tho bride’s travelling frock was ’ of grey silk stockinet, with cape to I match, and her hat rose pink velvet, with pink feather. HOUSEHOLD RECIPES. Boiled Pastiy.—Put three-quarters of a brealefastoupful of water into a saucepan ; add two ounces of lard or clarified dripping and two ounces of butter. Bring them to the boil. -As soon an tho mixture boils' stir in a pound and a-quart or of sifted flour. Add a little salt, and stir vigorously until all lumps disappear. Take pieces of the dough about as big as one’s fist. With a small flat-bottomed jar press down each piece of dough an the centre, and gradually mould tho dough up round the jar until a case of tho required sire and shape is made. Roll out a round of dough to fit each case. Let tho cases stand until quite firm, then fill thorn with the meat mixture to be used. Put on the covers, and pinch up the edges to bind the tops and sides together. Make a hole in the centre of each cover before baking the pies. Passion Fruit Jam (by request).—Scoop cut the seeds from the passion fruit, then boil tho shells in water only. When tender scoop out with a spoon ail tho white pulp, leaving only a very thin outer shell. Cut these large pieces of pulp into convenient sizes, then mix them with tho seeds and juice. Add to this apple juice which has been drained from stewed apples overnight, using equal quantities of apple juice and passion rruitj then add the sugar,- and boil for about half an hour. The apple juice will set the jam, which should be thick, and has, the advantage of containing only half the _ proportion of seeds usually in -passion fruit jam. A few drops of cochineal greatly improves tho color.

Iced Rica Cate.—lngredients: Half a pound of ground rice, si ounces of castor sugar, three eggs, and vanilla flavoring. .Method: Grease some very small, round caketins. Whisk the eggs and castor sugar together for about ton minutes, lightly fold in the ground rice, add the vanilla flavoring, and put the mixture into the prepared caketins. Bake in. a hot oven from ten to fifteen minutes, and piano on a sieve until cold. !Glace Icing.—Required: One pound of lump sugar, cold water to cover (half a pint), and) crystallised ‘Violets for decora-

tion. Method: Put -the sugar into a saucepan (not iron-lined), and cover with half a pint of cold water. When the sugar has dissolved boil the'sugar and water together until a thick syrup is formed. Allow this to slightly cool, then stir it round until it becomes thicker and looks whiter. With an iron skewer dip each cake quickly into tho Icing; this must be done quickly, or the icing will get stiff. Decorate each with crushed violeta. the icing on the cakes is set place them in paper cases. HINTS. . To Clean Gold- Shoes (by request).—Use tho ordinary pink plate powder; you will find that it makes the shoes look like now. To Renovate Waterproof (by request).— A quite satisfactory method is to "nib tho coat all over on tho wrong side with a cake of paraffin, so that the material is thinly coated,with paraffin._ Then iron it with a moderately waim iron until the paraffin is absorbed. It is important that the iron should be only warm, not hot. Unpleasant Washing.—“ Mother of Ton,” in the Melbourne ‘Argus,’ recommends the following method of washing j handkerchiefs used by persons with a cold:—Soak the handkerchiefs in water with a handful of salt; then rinse, and repeat the operation in fresh water and more salt until the articles are clean. They can then bo boiled. “ Mother of Teu ” has done this for twenty years, and says it is an excellent method of doing a disagreeable task. STRAND SALONS. This morning I paid a visit to the Garden Studio, 554 George street, • well remembered as the delightfully secluded house and grounds wherein tho late Mr Moms took many beautiful photographs. Tho Strand Proprietary has -now acquired this property, and has altered and renovated the whole of the upper flat. A separate entrance h-a-s boon provided, with ■heavy glass doors, through which one goes up a wido stairway richly carpeted with red Axminster, under a wide, archway, and into a most luxuriously furnished receiving room, daintily curtained and richly carpeted, with lounge chairs, couches, and cushioned window seats, and large silk shaded lamps throwing a softened light over the whole room, which .is altogether h delightful color scheme carried out in pastel shades of blue and grey. Crossing tine salon, and turning to tho right, we looked into a small ■ retiring room, with necessary conveniences, richly carpeted and daintily furnished, with appropriately chosen pictures on tho walls. This room was designed to give brides a place wherein to change into travelling outfit after tho ceremony. Through' another archway one finds tho breakfast room well appointed, beautifully lighted, which has a specially laid floor for dancing. On either ei-do of this large room are retiring rooms for ladies and gentlemen., with every convenience, and_ comfortably furnished. A well-appointed kitchenette completes a well-designed suite of apartments. Having found by experience that many brides dislike the‘publicity of a wedding held in a central kiosk, this building lias been acquired, primarily, with the object of catering for semi-private functions. This house, with its ivy-covered walls and picturesque grounds, is ideally situated, within a few minutes of the centreof tho city, yet, -as it were, quite out of it-. It is 'also suitable fer all manner of email entertainments. About thirty couples can comfortably find floor space fo” dancing. The management is confident that the advantages of the salon will bo particularly appreciated by the ladies, as they will be able to entertain their friends there without tho trouble and worry that attend evenings given in their own homes.

CORSET-MAKERS. ENGLISH GIRLS START MELBOURNE FACTORY. Thirty-two English girls have come to Australia under the auspices of an English corset-making firm, which intends opening workshops at North Melbourne These girls are all expert corset-makers, and' tho majority of them arc coming from Market Harborough, In Australia they will work under exactly the same conditions as those which obtain in the firm’s English factories. The girls were specially selected, so that they might, when required, be capable of teaching Australian girls their trade, which requires considerable skill. In addition to paying tho girls’ fares, tho firm assisted them materially in tho purchase of outfits for their long journey, presented them with a travelling trunk each, and) provided them with pocket money for their voyage-. Should any of -them wish to return to England at tho end of two years their passage money will bo paid, and they will be absorbed in tho English -factories. The girls all appear to bo in the twenties.