WOMEN’S COLUMN.

Grey River Argus, 8 July 1922, Page 4

WOMEN’S COLUMN.

FASHION NOTES. (By “Freda.”) New and fascinating are many of the season’s jumpers. They follow the lines of the figure slightly, and are seen in wool silk jersey cloth or vel- j vet. r A material very much in favour this suason, especially for indoor wear, iswhite velveteen. Some of the newest camisoles are made to slip over the head; the back is smaller than the front, so that there is no bulging or unnecessary fulness. The only fastening is made with ribbon, threaded through buttonholes at the waist. An even hem is not a hem that hangs ■"iiy. nor is it the lower edge of a skirt turned up in a hit or miss fashion. On the contrary, the lower edge is as straight as it is possible to make it. The uneven effect is the result of great study and skill, and is generally gained by panels, draperies and fringes, at the side. The frock most favoured now in Paris for evening wear takes the shape of an early Victorian garment. It is eut wide, to drop off the shoulders, and is finished by a little lace tucker, the top edge of which is drawn up by a silk thread. Among the latest fashions are metallic hair nets, also Chinese combs for the hair, made in jet or flowers. A pretty fashion this winter is to have the owner’s initials worked in seed pearls upon a bright enamelled handbag. Flat and round steel buttons are becoming most fashionable. Over a navy straw hat is worn a navy veil, which forms the only trimmings. The veil is nicely arranged over the hat, leaving a clear part over the eyes, and falling in nice folds at the side. This veil is heavily embroidered with Embossed Chenille Cherries in natural colourings. The new veil looks both smart and stylish. Millinery for the coming season is most attractive. Floral silks, ‘crepe de chine ami lace, are used for covering the made hats, and the trimmings chosen are composed largely of flowers, or sprays of berries and fruit. NOTES. A Sick Room Hint:—There is nothing more irritating than the ticking of a watch in a sick room, because everything should be very quiet and restful, or the patient is apt to work himself or herself into a fever. You can tell the time, and yet not a sound of the ticking of the watch is audible, if you stand an inverted tumbler over the watch. Children who suffer from asthma and bronchitis are very much helped by burning saltpetre paper in the room. The paper is made by soaking blotting paper in a strong solution of saltpetre, and then leaving it to dry. When quite dry, cut the paper in strips, and burn when necessary. Buying a Hat:—Ere long we shall probably be looking in the milliners ’ shops with a view to purchasing our hat or hats. The front view is not the only one that matters. Take a handglass and study your hat from all angles. The hat without a brim is only for young faces. A hard edge is cruelly unkind for a face past its youth. Consider colour and style very carefully. If you can afford only one hat for many occasions, make sure that the hat you buy “goes” with all your clothes. A floating veil is a charming accessory but is, not for every occasion. Don’t what ever persuades you, buy a

“dressy” hat to wear with a costume. Tailored suits demand trim, tailoredlooking hats. Take a candid friend with you on a hat-buying expedition Household Cookery:—Oranges really provide a delightful change just now when we feel we want “something different.” To make Seville Pudding:—peel five oranges, and cut the fruit into slices; put in a pie-dish with a good sprinkling of sugar, and cover the top with a layer of breadcrumbs. Make a batter with three ozs. margarine, 4 tablespoons flour. 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 ozs sugar, 1 egg, and 1 pint of milk. Pour this over the oranges, and

bake in a sharp oven. Orange Pie: —Make a short crust with i lb flour, 4 ozs of lard, 1 teaspoon of baking powder,and enough water to make into a stiff dough. Roll out into two rounds, and cover a dish with one of them. On this spread 4 oranges, peeled and sliced. Scatter sugar plentifully over, and a fine sprinkling of white breadcrumbs. Cover with tho other piece of paste; pinch the edges together, ornament the top, and bake in a very quick oven.

Marmalade: —This is the marmalade season and Seville oranges are now obtainable. It is a little time since I gave any recipes, but this has been recommended to me, and you can, of

course, adapt it to your own liking:— 4 Seville oranges; 4 sweet oranges; 1 pint of water to each fruit; |lb sugar to each fruit; 2 lemons. Wipe the

oranges and lemons well, and remove all black specks. Grate off as much of the rind and white pit as possible on a suet grater. Cut off all the pith that remains on the fruit and shred it finely with a sharp knife on a board. Slice the pulp on a plate. Remove the pips and put them into a basin with an extra pint of water. Measure the water which will be 10 pints, put into a large basin, all the shredded peel pulp and leave from 12 to 24 hours. Next

day put into a preserving pan, strain ia the water from the pips, bring slowly to the boil and simmer until the peel is soft, about an hour—Skim. Add the sugar, stip until it dissolves, then boil fast until the marmalade sets when tested. Put. into jars and rover. (Keep this well skimmed.)