EVERY LADY’S JOURNAL

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4962, 31 August 1918, Page 3

EVERY LADY’S JOURNAL

* (By “Vivienne.”)

ABOUT SCRAP BOOKS. From time to time interested readers have told me how useful they find all the household hints which appear in these columns. • These useful hints would serve for all time, if a scrap hook was kept, otherwise they I are apt to he easily forgotten. The seivp book may either be bought for the purpose with gummed pages, or it may t>c an exercise or an old account book. Always leave a few blank pages for matter that must, bo copied, as these add much value to the collection. I)o not waste the scraps straight away in the book. Leave them to collect for six months, and put them away iii indexed envelopes with some suitable title. A scrap book ’ dealing with hints and suggestions,- or for that matter anything else, must of course be indexed otherwise considerable time and patience would be lost. The company of a scrap book is really quite a fascinating hobby, and it will, repay every woman to have one. You may have to do a little less eyelet embroidery or such like, to got leisure to fix up the book, but it will save time j and money in the end. Concerning J the indexing of the book it is quite j a simple matter, Take the following > example for an illustration. You , read something about apples and the j use of them, well under the index marked A, put thfe words "apples and J the use of them,” page 32. On page : 32 you can paste the newspaper cut- j ting~dealing with apples.- Under th e J B index put,- the words say, "brass, | how best tp clean it,” page 40. On j page 40 of course you paste the in- , formation obtained, or copy it, which j ever is the most convenient. Photo- j graph paste is the best for gumming j the matter into place, and the left j hand edge of the column should be J kept straight if the clippings arc of j different widths. Those who prefer to make their own paste should mix > sufficient flour with water to make a rather stiff dough, and then pour on this boiling water and stir constantly. A litle alum may be added, and . a few drops of oil of cloves will keep j it sweet for months. j

PERSONAL. The engagement is announced of Miss Dorothy Gertrude Marshall, eldest daughter of the Rev. H. M. Marshall, of Pahiatua, and Mr Robert William Dyer, eldest son of Mr R. W. Dyer, S.M., Rotorua. Mrs M. L. Foster lias returned from a visit to Wellington. Mr and Airs J Blair have been visiting in the south. Another list of ladies who have given snow-ball teas will appear in Wednesday’s columns. Ala demoiselle Antonia Dolores may be expected in New Zealand quite shortly. Since the outbreak of the war she has been devoting her ability and energies in Sydney chiefly to tiie many patriotic funds," especially the Red Cross, that have been occasioned by the war, and in this manner has been instrumental in raising some thousands of pounds for those worthy objects.

Ali ss Doris Riincimiin, who lias been visiting her relatives in Gisborne’ lias returned to Wellington.

"Spring Flower Day” is to be on September 7. The proceeds are to be devoted to the Sailors’ Hostel and Farms for Tubercular Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Funds. The Victoria League are organising proceedings.

Air and Airs Charles Fenwick are visiting in Napier.

Aliss M. Dunlop has been visiting in Napier.

Aliss Hansard has been the guest of Airs H. A. King, Fox Street.

A wedding lias been arranged between Aliss Dorothy Trotter, only daughter of Airs S. AV. Trotter (Christchurch) and Lieutenant Robert Tapper, eldest son of Air R. Tapper, of Dunedin.

A competition in song composition was a feature of the musical festival held in Christchurch last week. “A Alotlier’s Song,” written by Air Harry Hiscocks, late of Auckland, to words' by Luck Alurray, was adjudged to bo the best of tho works submitted. SNOAV-BALL TEAS. The following ladies were hostesses at Snow-Ball teas recently. .Airs Wauchop, Mrs Petherick. Airs A. T. Hookey, Airs A. L. Hompton, Airs J. C. N. Thomas, Aliss Ludbrook, Airs G. Stock, Airs AV. Chrisp, Airs A. Cox, Airs Zacliariah, Airs Alitford and Airs Kane. CONCERNING A FAAIOUS COMPOSER. Sir Francesco Paolo Tosti. the com - poser, of Excelsios, Rome, at one time singing-master to the British Royal Family, autliQr of "Good-bye,” “Ask me ho more,” "For ever and for ever,” the "Venetian boat song,” and many others, formerly a professor at the Royal College of Music, who died on December, 1316, left £lO2. MAKING THE BEST OF YOURSELF Choose carefully those tints of which a duplicate may be found in the hair, eyes and complexion.

AMERICAN COLLEGES AND THE AVAR.

We use to-day the knowledge we gained yesterday. What is going on now in women’s colleges all over America, under the stimulus of war conditions, is one of the most convincing signs of the coming of a new day for women. The new instruction lias taken firm hold of students and faculties alike. Here is a summary of what young women in colleges are getting as “war courses,” many of which are certain to become peace courses as well. Some are given within the collego curricula, and count as part of college work; some are given outside, but credited with college work; still others are given wholly apart from student requirements, but with the sympathy and support of the college" authorities. Here they areAgricultue; Americanisation of aliens; automobile mechanism, operation and repan , bookkeeping; business principles and practice; cafeteria management; civics; clinical methods in social work: dental hygiene; drafting; electrical engineering and power-station operation; farm management; food its use and conservation; history; homo economics; industrial chemsry, languages, with special reference to business and technical toims; map

making; nursing hygiene; nutrition; nautical astronomy; navigation; medical laboratory methods; office routine and management; philanthropy; social service in war-time; soup kitchens —establishment and operation; stenography; ,telegraphy, . land and wireless; typewriting. On such foundation as these women, are sure to build not- only war-service records, but 'new and- useful careers for themselves.

STAGE GOSSIP

CONCERNING DICK WHITTINGTON PANTOMIME.

| The following comments concerning "Dick Whittington” pantomime, appear in the Free Lance: —“The three outstanding features of the show are the ballets, Aliss Alaggie Dickinson’s joyous solo dancing, and Mr Arthur Stigant’s rib-tickling impersonation of Dame Mary. The latter wore some remarkable costumes, notably her patriotic outfit —not forgetting her ‘Peggy’ bag and her Dreadnought bonnet, the latest in fashionable millinery. There are other comedians, but the success of the inirth department depends upon Dame Alary. Screaming episodes in her repertoire are her experiences on hoard the s.s. Seasick her success an a little flutter at a- game of ‘alphabetical’ poker, her sad encounter with a queen bee and her receipt of a love letter. Miss Vera Pearce fills tho role of principal boy gracefully and sliapeiully; Aliss Pauline Bindley carries off most of the vocal honors, her dulcet warble scoring handfuls of applause; Mr Villiers Arnold’s resonant baritone is also hea rd to • advantage; and the Camille knockabout comedians must be seen in their remarkable gymnastic act to be believed. And there arc hosts of others. Altogether it is an enjoyable, wholesome show one to which any flapper may safely take her grandmamma.” A COAIEDY OF LAUGHS.

"Business Before Pleasure” is (£nys the Sydney Referee) a comedy of laughs. Everyone laughs except the characters in the play, and they seldom smile. AY hen, howevei, thej are most tragic, they are most amusing.

NATIONAL KITCHENS IN LONDON. National kitchens are being established all over London to assist distressed housewives who are troubled alike bv lack of provisions and lack of qualified domestic servants. Aliddlc-class women have been quick to appreciate their value. It is common tb-'hear of professional families who get a great portion of their meat dishes from the nearest national kitchen. Indeed, the professional classes have been quicker to realise the value of the new service than working-class women, far whom the kitchens were primarily intended. The latest innovation is a national restaurant —working in connection with a public kitchen. There is such an institution in _ Ludgatc Circus, which caters for city workers. Two hundred people can dine at a time from half-past U a.r.i. to half-past 9 p.m. AH food is served ala caite, and a satisfying meal costs 8d to Is. Coupons must be given for meat meals, most meat .dishes requiring half a coupon. There are no waiters or waitresses. Each customer gets his or her meal from a central counter, carrying it to a small table spread with a checked cover in tile Continental fashion. Aleals can also be taken <>ff the premises in ' containers’ with three compartments if the value of the container is deposited. Here is a sample sixpenny meal. An excellent soup, a portion of fish pie, a choice of rice pudding or currant dumpling, and a cup oi tea. All this for 6d ! Yet there ar e considerable profits. At Poplar the weekly profits have risen in a few months irom £3 to £2O. The average weekly percentage nrofit on a capital outlay of £1.200 is* £4O. CARD ETIQUETTE. When leaving a place of neighborhood entirely, “P.P.C.” cards should be sent or left on ail those persons with whom you are upon visiting terms. The usunl custom is to send them by post, and the number sent should be one of your own and one of your husband’s, or a joint card—-that i's one on which are both your names —thus, A,tr and Airs Dash. The address on them should be the one you are leaving, and the letters "P.P.C.” should he written upon each card sent in the lower right- hand corner opposite t-lie address. To all of your friends to whom you wish to bid a personal farewell you would call in the usual manner, and if the lady were at home you would tell her that your visit was* a good-bye one. If the lady were not at home when you call you would leave cards with “P.P.C.” on them in the usual manner and number. "recipes."" Khaki Pudding.—Take 1 egg, 1 teacup each of' flour and breadcrumbs. lib butter. I-cup sugar. 1 teaspoon each of ginger and carbonate of soda. Alix the ingredients with a little milk and steam three hours. Mock Cream for Cake Filling.— Put one cupful of- milk into a saucepan with three-quarter cup sugar, 1 beaten egg mixed with 3 tea spoonfuls cornflour, and 1 table-spoonful butter. Boil for three minutes, cool, and add flavoring to taste. A A r ery Dainty Pudding.—One heaped teacup of Hour, 1 tablospoonful sugar 1 ounce butter, a saltspoonful salt’ Aljx well, then add a tablespoonful of jam or syrup, and lastly add a teaspoonful of carbonate of soda- mixed with half a teacupful of warm water. Stir well, put it in a well-greased basin with a- little jam or syrup at the bottom, and steam ]1- hours. Do not fill the basin more than three-parts full, as it wants plenty of room to rise.

HINTS' WORTH TRYING. CLEANSER FOR VARNISHED* AND STAINED WOODWORK. ’A capital cleanser t for varnished and stained woodwork is tea-water. This may ho made by pouring boiling water on spent tea-leaves, straining the liquid afterwards through doth or muslin. x ABOUT MILK JUGS OR BASINS. Jugs or basins in which milk is kept should be scoured with.salt at least once a week. - ABOUT BREADCRUMBS. Let breadcrumbs for frying be baked in the oven, without allowing them to take color. Then pound finely and! pass through a sieve this method the fish and meat fried will be much crisper. about cakes. To prevent a cake from becoming heavy” when taken out of the oven always allow the steam to escape fiom it 5 This can- be done by placing the cake on a wire meat stand.