Hair Tonic.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 15 April 1939, Page 12

Hair Tonic.

Make a lotion by mixing the white of an egg with fou: parts of water. This will set the hair an . is also a good tonic. Hiccoughs. Relief will be obtained by holding the breath and pulse for a few seconds. Colours in the Room. In the general decoration ol the home, neutral colours are being chosen as a background to rich and brilliant colours. Sand-coloured walls and carpets for instance. provide an effective background for hangings and furniture covered with fabrics in jewel bright reds and blues. Grey, which is suppose,l to be a “cold” colour, rtoes very well when the chief colour accent In a room is poppy-red. Latest Hair Styles. Too many wome found that upswept J hairdressing i , !er were hard to keep • tidy for them to remain long in fashion. | Front curls were not too difficult to train in the way they should go, but wisps were apt to spoil the smooth line at the back. Newest hair modes are more accommodating. Large curls are rolled back from brow and temples, but at the back, the i.air i' brushed down sleek and slick, to form a little bunch of curls at the nape of the neck.

knife dipped in cold water. Roll each piece in seasoned flour, then dip in beaten egg in breadcrumbs, then in grated cheese. Fry in fat for a minute or two before required. Temperature of fat should be 375 deg. Drain on white paper. Serve garnished with parsley. Wreath Cake. Half-cup yeast, 4 cups plain flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons butter. Make a sponge at night with yeast and potato water, and hail the flour. Leave till next day. Add eggs, sugar, and butter to the remainder of flour. Add to the mixture. Knead thoroughly, and allow to rise well. Cut into four, roll