EVE'S Vaanity Case

Feilding Star, Volume 6, Issue 1910, 22 May 1928, Page 2

EVE'S Vaanity Case

TO CORRESPONDENTS The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the “Woman’s Realm” items of social or personal news. Such ite should be fully authenticated, ana mgagement naticea must bear signatm ea. SOCIAL NOTES .Miss Spain has been visiting -Mrs Hughes -Johnson at M alignnui. 31r S Melville 'Andrews has returned to Eeilding from her visit to Stratford. 0 « * Many possibilities in Hornl decoration were revealed by the vivid scheme evidenced in the decoration for a twentyiirst birthday dance te(■ently held in London. Karo blooms were interwovmi in initialled medallions on curtains entirely composed of hanging smihtx. Iml tlie most unusual note was struck by a profusion of pink and green tulips. The hitler according to a Piccadilly Jlorist. were obtained by it dyeing process during Die watering. “It seems to add to the charm of the ilower, which quickly sucks the dye into its little veins. It is a rare experiment, but, because of the beautiful result, is well worth the trouble. 1 WILL MAKE YOU BROOCHES 1 will make you brooches and toys for your delight Of bird-song al morning and slarsliine at night. I will make a palace lit for you and me Of green days in forests and blue days at sea. I will make my kitchen, and you shall keep your room, Where white Hows the river and bright blows I lie broom, And you shall wash your .linen and keep your body white In rainfall at morning and dewfall at night. And this shall he for music when no one else is near. The line song for singing, the rare song to hear ! That only J remember, that only you admire. Of the broad road Unit stretches illrJ Die roadside lire. - —R. L. Stevenson, SUCCESS Everybody wants to he successful To he marked down as one of life’s failures is the saddest tiling that can I happen. In the old days a woman’s success was coniiiied to the house. She could he a successful housekeeper, a successful wife and mother, a successful cook and needlewoman. To-day she touches a wider market. Success may come to her in many callings. Is there a secret of success V Many famous folk who have attained success in many ways have been asked at. different times, their opinion about success, and the one answer from all is "work hard, prae tiso self-denial, rely on one’s seif, and have conlideucc.”

The* wicwssful ones have a «lelinilt* object in view, they work hard for the attainment of .same, and are t Ji e rel’o re sin •<•< •ss f ll l. A very old quotation, which atilt holds good, is "Whatsoever thy hand lindeth to do, do it with all thy might.” TJIE QUAKIIEL HAJiIT Most, of us who are honest with ourselves will admit that we have h' elements of quarrel in us, states a writer in an exchange. •John, annoyed by his ollice routine, comes home with dagger-like looks, by which he would mutilate his perky Jittle Peggy. The result is that these lowering clouds burst into a domestic thunder-storm and porky lit. Ite Peggy is red .need to tears. John is a brute ! Just such little beginnings become . "'the rift; within the lute,” which may extend deeper and deeper lill the harmony of the home is dissipated. As children most of us have shown our claws to brothers and sisters and to little friends. Scratching, biting and hair-pulling are not uncommon forms of amusement. Usually the result of jeajousy or anger, "1 want it,” or "It is mine,” is the battle-cry. It is a psychological fact that the unconscious mind of the individual is

lever pleasure-seeking. ts gralilica- ! lion is got by its desire tu have its [ own way under all eireumslanees. '.Hie outburst of l lie quarrel is I lie* iiianiJ'esi:it ion that I lie unconscious mind of tlial individual is thoroughly enjoying i I self. In fact. I lie quarrel mi till (. be termed an emotional spree ! Hill why should John come home and disturb J’eggy and the domestic peace V it is probable that he has been dictated to or criticised by some senior, who really stands for authority. John resents it- Unconsciously, he is reminded of the lime when he was very young and parent or nurse, representing authority, hauled him over the coals. He feeds inferior. He feels small and weak. Authority is big. Hut his temper has to he checked in the presence of authority. And so it is stored up mice more, until dually his anger will out. IVyyy heroines the recipient because she is his properly and he may assert his .authority. Ho has tut (‘motional spree and feels superior ! Children's quarrels should always bo .allowed to work themselves out. (ptarreliiny shows that there is a leakage of nervous energy which can bo directed to some useful purpose. Therefore, many detinite interests should he cultivated. The hone of contention should he discussed quietly and reasonably. Some mulmat arbitration work may effect.'a compromise. If the Jiatehel cannot; he buried a detinite outcome ottylil, to b<> aimed at. Remember that self control is [he first aid to diminish the quarrel habit. JUfA 1/i'U l.\ h()I'SJO WORK In this season of cleaning, arrayed in a fascinating dust-proof cap and flora! overall, My-Lady-with-lhe hinder makes her peregrinations round Lbo domicile. Pulling to lliglit ;fd filings dark and dreary, installs in their stead gailyeoluiired curtains and other -draperies, backed by fresh paint’ and fresher wallpaper. Oiu‘ great grandmothers delighted in housework and considered budmaluuy one of the best, aids L» beautifying the complexion. I.t does not seem quite fair id allot such a oharm to hedmaking alone, for all the muscular movements ol the body involved in scrubbing and brushing must pay their part by deeper breathing and a quickened circulation. I It seems that the bright eyes, jnddy complexion and sturdy physique of the okl-timo kitchen pencil were the result of the various beddv movements involved in wielding fh e carpel, broom, and the copper slick, and as beneficial -as any physical jerks to-day. Handicapped by the servant problem, Aly Lady requisitions all tlm labour-saving devices. But even so. m the use of these, Ujo mushes ol tile body have a good share ol exercise. Such movements as pushing and pulling, bending, and stooping, stretching and tip-toeing, all eon duee to deep breathing. increase oxidation, and rid the system ol 1 noxious elements. To polish furniture, much elbow grease and little cream are requited These “to-and-tro" and circular movements keep the arms, shoulders and chest in good lorm. Remember to breathe deeply and regularly for any physical liabour to act] henehei-a-lly on the health I There are mental clients, too R ho would deny the leeling of sutislac tion at one's handiwork on side, board or dmiug Bible, which polishjng has likened to iht* mirro** M Venus;' Then fresh colour schemes in new hangings and the rearrangement of furniture all have a decided mental effect. They relieve monotony and enliven the spirits. Interest and variation help to keep Uie mentality fresh and young. Bright lined pottery, a couple of gailycolourcd cushions, or a prett-y new lampshade help to gladden the eye and brace one up. The Black LoHom danco may captivate some by its originality, but Jiouseworlc pejdormcd with in terest and the riglit mental attitude will provide the milk-apd-rosen compfexion of our great grandmothers or tlie ruddy cheek ol the old-time Martha, when neither dancing nosports were the vogue.

stones are not all ol' one colour, : 9 they used to be, but a- mixture or all colours —some, "'•oam, some red some blue, and so on, either m a pattern or .just haphazard like con l'etti, or the “hundreds-and-thou sands” of our childhood. r l lie client, especially with the finest possible black stockings, is very gay and charming.

This yours material for washing and sports dresses appears to h« “Loile do suit;,” wJiieli we know hot ter as sclmppe silk. It is very practical for this sold, oH purpose, as it washes perfectly, has sulfieicnt substance to hang we*', and is cheaper and less “dressed-up” looking tlian erepo de chine. At the JUviera tennis tournaments many dresses of this material were wore amf looked very well. One of the certainties for the im mediate future is the reappearance of the natural waist.-line. It 'n often indicated hy a narrow waisi hand with long ends, usually in the front of the frock. Cross-over hand, are also used, the cross-over coming either at the front or hack. Some waisl-lines s‘lant s'ightly bael.wards—a. line which recalls fashion* of many years ago. Sashes tied at tile back are much in tavour for fragile, summer frocks, and are becoming to the young girl. toil THINNESS While most of us strive to . keep slender, some girls are too thin loi beauty. They should sleep eight In nine hours every night, drink plenty of fluids with their meals, and be til,era! with butter. cream, bread and starchy foods. They can ■« du Igo in a glass of milk for “elevenses, ’’ with grapes, which contain much sugar and so arc lalfeliiu^,j and also—oh joy!—eat all th« cliw* kites the.v want. While growing plumper camouflage your scraggy lines by careful drc.vs ing. Really 'light-coloured stockings with strap slices tend lo iuaka to-* | ( .,r S appear more rounded. Necks should ho round—never V-shuued or square and cut high enough to hide, “salt-cellars,” as above. Avoid brushing the hair straight back m •*> centre parting, which lengthens a , thin face;' try, instead, wearing ,L full and bushy at the sides and wui> waved. In evening dress or sleeveless frocks thin, bony arms spoilt the ■peara.nee. To round the arms b.v developing the muscles stand at arms' length from a door and turn handle round, us il to open ami close the door, twenty times daily—ten with each hand . Also massage the anus—particularly Hie elbows—with warm olive oil, using gentle movements. Until your arms . ge„ fatter, you can always wear fibny sleeves m your evening lrucks. j

TO MAKE STOCKINGS GLEAM "When washing silk stockings, ad' 1 , a few drops ol methylalod spirits to the last water in which they a*'j riuse. and when ironed they will look like a. new pair, and have tlm rich gleam of new s&k. B L ACKCU lilt AN T TEA Simmer together one tahlesp'-oulni of blackcurrant jam or jetly. with tlie juice of half a lemon, one! pint of boiling water, and sugar t () taste, for Id minutes, The hotter > his is drpnl-r the better' it is.