WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 19044, 12 September 1925, Page 20

WOMAN’S WORLD

[By DIANA.]

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. “ Bachelor Girl.”—By all moans nse a steamer on your gaa ring, or even two. All ironmongers sell them, and you will find it easy to cook yourself a good meal in the evening, and at very little cost. You might have a boiled pudding in the pot, two vegetables in the steamer, and grill yourself a chop. “ Wart.”—The only real onre is to cut them, sav, twice a week with a sharp penknife, then put on at onco a few drops of acetic acid. This burns, so be careful not to let it spread over the finger. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL, The many friends of Mrs H. Livingstone Tapley will bo glad to hear that she is making a satisfactory recovery after hor recent operation. Mrs Le Oren has returned to hor home in Mornington, Mrs Sargood has also returned. Mrs Garth Gallaway was hostess on Wednesday at a morning party given at the Kia Ora for Miss H. Scott. Those present were Mrs Batham, Mrs G. Sinclair, Misses Scott (21, Hart, Gallaway, Gibson (Christchurch), JackEon, and Todd.

Speight (‘ Whistle end I’ll Come Tae Ye, My Lad’), and by Mrs Wallace Watson (‘Mary of Argyle ’) ; and a duet by Airs Speight and Miss M‘lntyre (‘Ye Banks and Braes’). The main feature of tho evening was a charade in costume in tho form of a play entitled ‘ A Highland Wedding,’ in which all of the committee took part. The costumes represented many different clans. One very interesting and beautiful old shawl was worn. It had been made in the Orkney Islands, and was worn at tho coronation of Queen Victoria. With the singing of ‘An Id Laug Syne ’ the programme was completed.

Recently a very successful programme was given by Mr J. H. Hutton and his pupils, assisted by Miss Netta Wilkie and Mr J. Sutherland Ross, at the Y.W.C.A. Recreation Hall, in aid of tho Y.W.C.A. funds. _ Some lively orchestral items were given by the Hawaiian Orchestra. Miss I. Dewar contributed a guitar solo, and a very graceful exhibition of dancing was given by Miss Francis Patton. A violin solo by Mr R. Greene was enthusiastically received, as wa.s also a vocal duet, ‘ Sweet and Low,’ by Messrs East. A clever exhibition of ventriloquism was given by Mr Pritchard, and a humorous recitation, ‘ Our Farm,’ by “Our Willie” created much amusement. Miss Netta Wilkie gave two sougs, and her lino contralto voice was hoard to good advantage in the song ‘ I Shot an Arrow Into tho Air.’ Mr Sutherland Ross sang ‘ Our Jack ’ and ‘Annie Laurie.’ Brilliant lighting effects wore obtained by Mr E. F. Simpson, adding much to the gay appearance of the stage. Thanks are due to Messrs Ghas. Bcgg and Co., Ltd., for tho loan of a piano. Before the close of the performance Mrs J. S. Ross, president, thanked Mr Hutton and those associated with him for their generosity to tho association, which resulted iu a sum of about £7.

On Monday the Play Reading Circle of the Women’s Club gave its first reading of Flecker’s ‘ Hasson,’ those who took part being Mesdames Oakden, Brickoll, Eastgate, Morrell, Gilkison, Wakefield Holmes, H. Chapman, Williams, and Misses Alexander and Howes.

Miss B. Todd last Tuesday gave a very pleasant party for Miss H. Scott, and guests included Mesdames Oldham, L. Wilson, Gowland, G. Sinclair, Misses Ulrich, Ramsay, Hartmann (2), Johnstone, Glondinning, Lo Cren, Hart (2), Gallaway, E. Roberts, Theomin, Finch, and Scott,

September 30 is a date to be marked in all calendars belonging to Dunedin citizens who are taking an interest in the Exhibition—more particularly the women’s section—for on that evening will be held a £ne spectacular entertainment in tho Festival Hall at Logan Park. A mannequin display, poster parades, set dances, and such items will be most attractive. No entrance fee is being charged, and any lady or gentleman who cares to come in fancy dress, or some national costume, or a dress of a special period, will bo welcome to take part, and so stand a chance of winning one of the prizes being given. Major Lampen, who has so successfully carried through other big “shows,” is in charge of the staging and various dance arrangements. Prices of tickets have been fixed as follows:—Special seats on the choir platform, 10s ; single ticket, Cs 3d (both these include supper aud dance after the entertainment): and 3s for a spectator’s seat. This will be a unique chance for the general public to see how rapidly the Exhibition buildings have gone on.

Miss Dorothea Vincent, who made so many friends here during her concert tour, is having phenomenal success in South Africa, which country has quite charmed her by its color and brilliance of atmosphere. However, for intellectual and artistic reasons she will be glad to be in Europe again. She hopes before long to have the opportunity of returning to Australia and Now Zealand.

Tho St. Kilda branch of tho Home Economics Association held its final meeting for this year in tho Council Chambers on September 8, The president (Mrs Routledge) occupied tho chair, and expressed regret at the poor attendance, mainly due to the meeting being postponed from the scheduled date. In the absence of a lecturer the meeting resolved itself into a business one, with general discussion. There is no doubt that 1 Life ’ is one of the best Australasian magazines. With this at hand one is thoroughly conversant with tho topics of the month, “ the history of the month,” supplying the necessary information. Bssides'this there are special articles to suit every man’s taste, and for the lighter horns there are plenty of short stories and other stuff with a “snap” in it.

The Outram Ladies’ Croquet Club held one of the most successful bals of the year on August 28 in the Oddfellows’ Hall, about ninety couples taking part. After a very wot week it was doubtful if the ball would be a success, but the weather cleared for the evening, and there was a packed house of young and old folk for the fancy dress dance. The hail was gaily decked with Japanese lanterns and umbrellas and streamers of the club colors, the pretty dresses of tho dancers giving a gay effect. Splendid music was sup plied by Walker’s Band, and, with Mr Lawrence as M.C., everything went with a swing. Tho lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Young and Mr Sherbit. A very nice supper in the Drill Hall was enjoyed by the dancers. Mr and Mrs H. W. Brookes (president) led Hie grand march. Some taking part were as follows • —Miss Simms, first prize, best dress (,Columbine); Mass I'lJlis, first prize, most original dross (tennis court) j Mr Bell, first prize, best man’s costume (Ku Klux Klan); Mr J. Hendry, first piizo, most original (It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More), Airs Brookes (Night), Miss Parsons (Query) , Mrs R. Scott (Billiards), Mrs Bathgate (Rose), Mrs A. Walker (Night), Mrs L. Hughes (Narcissi), Mrs A. Cameron (Pierrette), Mrs U. Hughes (Night), Miss Rolleston (Gold Pierrette), Miss Dow (Eastern Dress), Miss Bunting (Blotter). Miss B. Harrison (Old English Lady), Miss F. Parsons (Herald), Miss A. Southgate (Red Rose), Miss Harrison (Eastern Girl), Miss D. Harrison (Queen of Clubs), Miss J. Roid (Balloon Girl), Miss B. Hamilton (Black Pierrette), bliss U. Snow (Gipsy), Miss Lawrence (Hawaiian Maid), Miss Bell (Tea Time), Miss G. M- Brydo (Dolly Vardon). ODDS AND ENDS, When Hie cane scats of chairs begin Lu sag scrub first the top and then the bottom with hot soap and water. Dry in the open air. This causes the cane to .shrink, and makes the seats as firm as new ones. Before doing any rough work, such as polishing stoves or working with plants and" handling soil, grease your hands well with cold cream. You will find that this precaution prevents dirt entering the small cracks in tho surface skin. Squeeze flannels between the hands (don’t twist), then spread them fiat on a largo piece of towelling, and roll them “up in it for about twenty minutes. The water is extracted, and the flannels are as “ dry ” as though they had boon well mangled. Moreover, they arc not pulled out of shape. At the beginning of the season it is not unusual to find that an inexpert tennis placer will, after a day upon the court, find her hands extremely sore, it not actually blistered. To prevent this soreness, and to obviate any possibility of blisters forming, the palms of the hands should be rubbed with a little vaseline. Very little should be applied —-just enough for the skin to absorb. After it has been rubbed in wipe over with a soft towel or silk handkerchief, and this will not leave the hands greasy. Should there be any redness or irritation of the skin at tho close of the day, a little more vaseline should be applied, rubbing it in very gently. THE RIGHT RECIPE, Wholemeal Scones. —Soz wholemeal, 2oz white flour, 11 teaspoonfula baking powder. 3-teaspoonful salt, loz butter, Joz lard, half a beaten egg, and a little milk. Sift white flour, salt, and baking powder. Add wholemeal and mix welL Rub in tho butter and lard. Mix the egg and milk, stir quickly into dry ingredients. Divide into two, roll out, put on to a greased tin, and mark into four or six scones. A Sweet Omelette. —Required: Three eggs, loz of butter, a tablespoonful of castor sugar, half a teaspoontu! of vanilla. jam. Beat the eggs together until slightly frothy, add a pinch of salt, the sugar, and vanilla. Melt the butter in an omelette pan, and when it has almost stopped bubbling pour in the eggs, whisking them with a fork until they are just setting. Draw down the mixture to the handle side of the pan, press in the centre with a spoon, so as to make a hollow; put in a little jam,, and

Miss Laidlaw invited a nnmber of friends for Miss H. Scott, who is to be shortly married, among whom were Mrs W. 0. M'Kejlar and Mrs G. Sinclair, Misses M’Kerrow, Stso, Hart, Morris, E. Roberts, Scott, Rattray, Todd, Gibson (Christchurch), and Gallaway,

Miss Ida H. Carey, a New Zealander, now studying art in Sydney under Mr J. S. Watkins, is doing excellent work, and her portrait study, ‘ Sylvia,’ was sold soon after the Sydney Royal Art Society opened its annual exhibition. She was specially congratulated by Sir Dudley De Chair. Another New Zealander making a name over there is Mr Bowring, who has exhibited here at our local exhibitions.

_ The Kindergarten Association has decided to hold a “ street day ” next Friday, September 18, in aid of the general fund. Flowers, produce, and all sorts of other things will bo on sale, and anyone wishing to help the goorl cause by gifts are invited to leave their donations at what was Penrose’s Boot Shop, in Princes street. Kindergartens have a certain Government capitation fund, but they ore chiefly dependent on public support. At present there nro only five for this large town, with accommodation for about SOO little ones under five years of age. and, of course, this is quite inadequate. The idea is to open up new schools in the different suburbs so that one locality shall not bo favored more than another.

Mrs Moore, of the ‘ Review of Reviews,’ who recently visited Wellington with the Empire Press delegation, made a somewhat startling and true statement with regard to tho Rrimo Minister’s speech on immigration, Sinsaid: “There was a total absence 01 any reference to women. Apparently your people think of immigration iu terms of men only. When the women do come into it. it is merely as domestic servants. There is greater need for facing tho problem of women in this mailer, and for dealing with it on other ilia it p.iuO. d ■■ servant lines,”

Among many International congresses, one of the most interesting was convened by tho International Council of Nurses. On past occasions the council has met in Buffalo, Berlin, Paris, London, and Cologne, and at least a thousand delegates gathered together at Helsingsfors to confer on questions relating to their profession. Another interesting event in the nursing world took place when the Duchess of York opened a Hall of Residence iu Manchester square, established by tho League of Red Cross Societies for International Nursing Students who go to London for special courses of training organised by the Red Cross League in connection with Bedford College.

Next Friday, the 18th inst., a meeting will be. held at 8 p.m. at the Women’s Club in connection with the League of New Zealand Pen Women. The title is perhaps a little misleading, as any woman is eligible for membership who has been paid for original work in journalism, such ns articles contributed and other writing, or in any form of art, such as oils and water colors, etching, engraving, designing. The idea is for women to band themselves for mutual help and encouragement. At this meeting it is hoped to draft some sort of programme and to see what can be done in tho way of looking after country members who will be in town for the Exhibition.

At a meeting of the St. Clair Women’s Club on Monday last the committee submitted an “ all-Scotch ” programme. Choruses C The Campbells are Coming ’ and ‘A Hundred Pipers ’) and readings typical of Scotch humor were given by Mesdames Waters, Speight, Wells, Maizey, Wilson, Graham, Watson, and Misses Bull, Macaulay, Baird, and MTntyre. Well-known old Scotch songs were sung by Mrs

Reports ci social ftnwfcSoM will bo welcomed for this column. ** Diana ” win also answer all reasonable qne®. tbna relating to the home, cookery, domestic science, and any topic of interest to her sex. But each letter or report must boor the writer's name and address as a guarantee of genuineness, and questions that do not permit of a psMo r&jjly oanob he aarsweml Questions should be concisely pat saal the writer's »om de plume dearly written.

fold the mixture neatly over it. Turn it upside down on to a hot dish, dust with castor sugar, and serve at once. Cauliflower r ‘ al Fritto.”—This is a very favorite Italian dish, and is made by preparing a nice firm cauliflower in the usual waj, and then dividing it into fair-sized pieces. These axe parboiled in salted water and put to drain and cool in a colander. When cold each piece is passed through egg and breadcrumbs and fried a golden brown in boding fat. After being drained on paper to remove any superfluous fat, the cauliflower sprigs are arranged on a hot dish, and are thickly dusted with grated cheese. Steak should not be fried, but cooked under the gas grill. A fried steak is generally tough when cooked, although it may be of the best quality. When, however, it is absolutely necessary to cook the steak in the frying pan, perhaps the following hint may be of uso no fat for frying it. Make the frying pan very hot, and then put in the steak; shift it about two or three times to prevent it sticking j the surface will almost at once set crisp. Then turn it, and do the same with the other side. When this is set repeat the turning several times until the meat is cooked. You will find it tender and juicy. Take it up as soon as ready, put it on a very hot dish, and spread the surface with butter, which you have seasoned with salt and peppex. VARIED JUMPERS. Jumpers of every kind and in all lengths are very much to the lore just now and are fashioned in all kinds or exquisite materials, both plain and models are cut hip-length, and are arranged to slip over the head without fastening of any sort. Such models are, of course, very easily made, and should appeal to the home dressmaker. In spite of being of slip-on stylo they are far from monotonous, as some have collars and revers fitting high to the neck, others collars of the flat, turnover kind, and yet others are cut with a low, round neck that is just bound at the edge. Many, however, are a little more elaborate in design, and are arranged to fasten down for several inches from the neck, either in the centre front or at left side, where the fastening is done by press studs under a strap of some contrasting material that is repeated on the collar, if there is one—and on the sleeves. One very distinguished model has a fiuoly-ploatod panel in front, and another a soft falling jabot of pleated ninon extending the whole length. TUNIC STYLE. The long jumper that develops into what really is a tunic is, perhaps, the most fashionable at the moment, and is immensely smart when worn with a

suitable slip of plain sflk. Those that are characterised by a narrow panel the whole length are especially so_, and give the long, slender lino that is imperative if we are to he smart. Many white or light-colored jumpers are now being decorated with black or colored stitching, which is especially effective when the jumper is, say, light beige or silver grey, on which a plaid or checked pattern is formed, with pin tucks stitched with black. The sleeveless jumpers and frocks axe delightfully cool for wear during summer days. There is another kind of sleeveless frock that is becoming more and more in favor, but this is worn with an under blouse that has sleeves of one sort or another. SCHOOLGIRLS’ ATTIRE. There are various useful styles in sleeveless frocks with blouses that commend themselves to the schoolgirl of from eight to twelve years or age. The regulation gym. frock with box pleats and yoke is one of them, of ! course, and there are other pretty little frocks of light-colored, checked woollen, with wide shoulder straps and hollowedout fronts to the waist, giving a waist-coat-like air, that is very fresh-looking and useful. These, like all little girls’ frocks, have their matching knickers to wear with them. There is no doubt whatever that schoolgirls are far more suitably dressed nowadays than was the case a few years ago. Their clothes are designed with greater care, with more simplicity, and with as few fastenings ns possible. Many frocks are made up in attractive woollen, materials, woven, with plaided or other designs, and the knitted jumper has almost entirely superseded the often untidy, unsatisfactory blouse —in fact, modern dress makes the schoolgirl look wonderfully smart and trim. LINGERIE. Lingerie of to-day is another tiling that is as practical as it is comfortable. Simplicity is the keynote of all—good fine material, whether silk or cotton, and very little trimming, what there is being kept as flat as possible. The aim seems to be to condense underwear as much as possible, at the same time keeping it dainty and cool. Printed and plain lawns and lingerie silks in the gayest colors are used as

much almost as white for all garments. Women are as devoted ns ever to the simple little straight-cut camisole, but many, on the other hand, prefer a camisole with armholes, if not with short sleeves. Each to her choice. For evening wear the _ straight nut camisole is usually essential. Those who have n taste for decorative lingerie will find the undersets beautified by what is known as French embroidery, quite attractive. It is work that many girls do for themselves, and, although very simple in character, is in the opinion of many prettier and

more suitable for underwear than lace insertions, because it is more durable, and is not destroyed by frequent visits to the laundry, which is certainly a consideration. White undersets are embroidered in color, matching the color of added hems, whilst colored ones are worked in white. Drawn thread work is another dainty form of trimming, and hems of potticoate and knickers when hemstitched by hand always give an especially charming finish.—* Weekly Scotsman.’ FOURTEEN POINTS OF LOVE. The Brooklyn wife who devised fourteen points to ensure matrimonial happiness displayed skill in compiling them, but lacked tact in commanding her husband to accept them. The points included gentleness, non-interference, division of responsibility, fair support, no drudgery, reasonable allowance, personal independence, co-operation, leisure, truth, fidelity, and similar rights which most wives should possess. 1 But her husband objected, because she dictated the conditons like a conquering general serving an ultimatum on a defeated foe. So the _ fourteen points fell, and the marriage is on the rocks. ' Wiser wives may gain every one of the points without difficulty by winning them one by one. Women know tar more about men than men know about women. Many a domestic diplomat has carried the fourteen points so deftly that her husband is unaware that he has conceded anything. A husband does not need to be head of the house to bo happy. He only needs to think he is!—‘ American.’

IS FEMINISM A FAILURE ?

MAN, WOMAN, AND HUMANITY In a recent issue of the ‘ Morning Post ’ appears a definition of feminism as it exists in the eyes of Rose Macaulay, the novelist, written in reply to Lord Ampthill’s views, expressed in the same paper. Miss Macaulay contends that feminism is based on respect for humanity, for human beings as individuals, irrespective of sex. It aims at the development of the individual nature, gilts, temperament, and capacities of each person, along whatever lines best suit that person. It aims at the growth of citizenship, of the sense of corporate and social responsibility, in every human being. It is not disrespect for man; it is respect for every, man, woman, and child. Not that kind of respect which describes the wife as “the better half.” She may equally likely be the better half or the worse, according to the respective natures of each; but that respect which human beings must, in the teeth, I admit of immense difficulties, try to accord one another if civilisation is to advance at ail; that respect which recognises all human nature as a complex, exciting, and difficult thing, full of terrifying potentialities for good and evil—a thing which includes sex but transcends it, so that our aim should not bo to be womanly oi manly; to be, in brief, sexed (we can all be that, Heaven help us, without trying), but to bo the finest kind of human being—” to be humane,” as Miss Jane Harrison puts it in her admirable little essay, ‘ Homo Sum,’ “not womanish or mannish.” Since Lord Arnpthill quotes from someone on his side (re does not this time give the author, but I faintly suspect him of having been rending the works.of Mr Anthony Ludovici, who lias, I believe, expressed in published form the fullfledged Latin view of the sexes), mav I quote a little from this essay, which expresses my point so well that I must needs either quote or plagiarise. MAN AND HUMANITY. “ We have learnt the lesson—and to this language boars unconscious witness—that ‘ man ’ connotes and comprises humanity. Dare we say as much of ‘woman’? The whole woman’s movement is, to my mind, just the learning of that lesson. It is not an attempt to arrogate man’s prerogative of manhood; it is not even an attempt to assort, and emphasise woman’s privilege of womanhood; it is simply tho demand that in the life of women, as ; in tho life of men, space and liberty shall bo found for a thing bigger than cither manhood or womanhood—for i humanity. . . . ‘ Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto.’ ” As Miss Cavell might have puj; it, womanliness and manliness are not enough; no one should, or can, devote the whole of themselves to being a husband and father, or wife and mother. Human life, which includes these things, is a wider thing than either. What feminists say is: enable women as far as possible to lead -this human life—anyhow to the same extent that men can lead it, which is, perhaps, not saying much. The so-called ‘‘emancipation ” of women is aiming at this. Miss Macaulay quotes Lord Arnpthill as stating that .movements for the emancipation of women have always been a factor in tho decline of civilisation.” “ I do not agree with his reading of history,” she writes. "Movements for tho emancipation both of men and women have, I think, always accompanied the best types of civilisation, and must always necessarily do so, since human beings will never be very much ‘ emancipated ’ (whatever we may moan by tho word). But I suppose one is at liberty to call every factor in civilisation a factor in their decline, since civilisations do decline. One may say the same of education, literature, art, and constitutional government.”