NOTES AND COMMENTS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 21 August 1926, Page 17

NOTES AND COMMENTS

Writing of “The Happy Age,” an Englishwoman says: I had lunch with An old lady in her ninetieth year the other day, and she told me she found life becoming easier and* easier every day, because of the marvellous new inventions. She spoke of motor cars as if they had been introduced yesterday, and remarked that it was s-uch a relief to her when out visiting not to have to worry about its being too far for the horses to go, or too cold 1 for the coachman to be kept waiting. Another thing that gives her great joy is her wireless* set. She says she has never met the “new Prince of Wales*,” but felt she kne.w him well now that she had heard him so frequently speaking by wireless.

A Parisian novelty which will revolutionise the world of dress, if it catches on seriously, is t-he frilled hem on -dress or coat—m scone cases on both. Closely pleated frills of taffetas or crepe de chine, about Bin wide, border the extreme hem of a gored- or circular skirt. In one of the more exclusive mai-sons in the Hue de la Paix was seen recently a big ruche of thin taffetas introduced- in this way (says a Parisienn® fashion writer). This is decide,ly a frilly age, provided the frills in question be. knife or ripple pleated. When, however, it comes to an Biu frill or ruc-hc at the hem of a skirt which is iu itself wide, we. find a complete change of silhouette introduced. At tli© moment this idea is novel and only shown by a few daring designers, but on© should not be a bit surprised l to find it- generally accepted before tbe summer days grow short. When tli-e frills occur on the hem of a fairly short coat the outline is quite a. change from the slim silhouette- which has been so long in favour. Very chic are, the new long waist-coats for wearing with slightly longer coats, waistcoat and coat being of different materials. For instance, a waistcoat reaching well below the hips, and made- of carnatibnrecl* taffetas, was to be worn with a navy serge "suit in which the shaped coat reached the knees. The: taffetas waistcoat was double-breasted, and 1 fastened with one handsome- inareasite button, while the coat will swing open and proudly display its l lining of car-nation-red taffetas. The skirt was very finely nloated and abnormallv short.

After hard work, worry or long hc-uis spent in a stuffy atmospehre, one’s face becomes very -tired-looking. The skin becomes* pale and sallow, and little lines foini round* the'eye.s, mouth, and on the forehead. Often, too, the muscles sag, so tlia-t the whole face jeoks old and weary. Generally a few nights of sound sleep, plenty of fresh air, nourishing food, and freedom from worry will soon improve matters; but in bad- cases the face itself requires treatment. If you are going out anywhere, and you want to look especially nice and fresh, it is also a good' plan to try the following treatment. Mix together equal quantities of milk and hot water, so that the mixture* is moderately warm. Dip a large piece of medicated cotton wool into the milk and water, and. ''keeping the eyes closed, bend the head' over the basin and bathe the face for ten minutes. Then dry with a soft towel. Smear some, cold cream over the face and neck, and allow it to soak in for another ten minutes. If the eyes ache and look dull, lay a pad of wool soaked in the milk mixture on each eyelid, and lie down in a darkened room for about ten minutes. After the cream has thoroughly soaked into the pores of the skin, wipe it off with a soft cloth and. dab the face and throat with eau de Cologne, mixed with an equal quantity of rose water. Tf the eyes* are especiallv heavy and' bloodshot. give them a hath in a. lotion made by dissolving boracic crystals in warm, water before applying the milk-soaked cotton wool.

It is encouraging moths to keep winter furs careessly hung in the wardrobe or laid in frequently opened drawers. They should be put right away until the end of the autumn. Valuable furs should be sent for proper storage to a. furrier’s, and all furs, before being packed, ought to be well cleaned. A good furrier will not accept storage risks unless furs are first cleaned. For home cleaning hot bran is most effective. For white fur, however, use a warm mixture of flour and l powdered whiting. Shake the fur out well, beating it with a cane, comb gently, and give it an airing im the sunshine at the last. Several sheets of newspaper and a final wrapping of stout brown paper is as protective as anything. A sprinkling of moth powder is a. further precaution. Special moth-proof bags, made of paper treated for the purpose, are on sale. The ideal method of storing furs at- home is in a. cedar-lined box. Here they are. safe from the. attack of moths. Epsom salts’ are recommended in preference to camphor for discouraging moths in furs. Put rolls of tissue paper in the folds of the stoles and ties, or vou may find them creased later on. Wrap white furs in a. orelimiunrv covering of .blue paper. It is wise to have any remodelling, alteration or relining of furs attended to in the. summer months, when the furriers are less busy than they are bound to be ,at the commencement of the colder weather, and prices are more; moderate in proportion.