THE WOMAN'S WORLD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11713, 24 July 1901, Page 3

THE WOMAN'S WORLD.

DO GIRLS DRESS FOR MEN? Undoubtedly the lords of creation love tH think so. There is something about the? idea that for a ! man's approval, atid thafr . alone, a girl arranges her hair and plans out) her new frocks, which tickles his vanity and 1 gently soothes his self-conceit. It is ■■>■■■'■■:' pleasant to think that all that trouble is be* ing taken merely to earn a nod and a smile • : of toleration from himself; but, in reality, could the poor dear creature only know how little he is considered in the case he would be likely, to feel rathe; crestfallen. i Can he not learn wisdom from seeing how less than little his adverse criticisms or his praise affect the reigning fashions? f Every woman is well aware that the majority of men have neither taste nor knowledge where woman's dress is concerned. A ! man's ideal of feminine toilette is either something black and clinging or white muslin with a blue sash. The pitiful meagre-) ness of this ideal fills a woman's mind with compassion, but it does not invite her to fulfil it. There are two objects with which a woman dresses. She longs for the satisfaction of feeling herself absolutely correct, according to Fashion's dictates, and she wants even- other woman to confess her success. . She will boldly face all the men of hoi | acquaintance in last year's gown as long a* I she knows it is becoming. But if a womai is to be present sh'e ilies to put on her htesi and her best. ' A woman's, eye will not pass by in ad miring ignorance a sleeve cut half an incl too long, or a collar half an inch too low] No amount of picturesqueness or pretttness in the. toilette will avert that verdict ol doom"old-fashioned." . And a woman would rather appear badly- v V> dressed to every man she knows than subject herself to the chance of that awful con- . ; demnation. ■ • Dress for men? Nothing of the kind! The effort would be entirely wasted ; and so any girl of your acquaintance will tell you. WHAT MAKES A PLAIN WOMAN : . ATTRACTIVE? All' women are not endowed with beauty, I and it therefore behoves a plain woman to ! consider how she can make herself attracj tive. Without doubt a low, gentle voice strikes pleasantly on the ear and produces a favour- 'Pliable opinion on the listeners., ■ ' ' A refined, sympathetic, and gentle manner is also most attractive, and seldom fails v * -W to-win all, for we instinctively feel that such grace '': of mariner naturally i belongs . to the '■■-'■■~ sweet nature of a good audi noble woman, and, forgetting the plainness of face and form,, we turn towards' this plain woman, ■'■■ who, in some way, possesses a charm for us. .-■ A clever, refined,' well-educated mind often beautifies a- plain person', and most 'of her defects are forgotten in pleasant, interesting - conversation. We sometimes overhear the following remarks relating to a-plain girl: "Do you know Miss ——?",. "No! but she is awfolly plain, isn't she?" . ' ' " • ; " Yes ; but have you ever spoken to her? She has such a pleasant, taking manner, and a 'lovely voica one forgets all about her plainness." .'.;:. . .:'•>'■; ' •-- ft _ And so have we at different periods of our ' lives experienced this, same charm in plain. women of our acquaintance, and' we feel we can sincerely say of them they are charming on account of their many good qualities. TO KEEP ONESELF FRESH. Good soap should always be used,', and' though more expensive at first .• is cheapest in the long run. For most skins a superfatted soap is the best, and generally it* is well to choose one that is colourless. -~ ' - Just a dash of eau de Cologne or toilet vinegar, thrown into the water before washing, will make it much more refreshing when one. is hot and tired. To soften hard water use oatmeal. • Make ' /,- a number of muslin bags, partially fill them with oatmeal, and keep them in the washstand drawer ready for use. ." Place one of these Jin the .water a few minutes before washing, and you will find it pleasantly soft, and its cleansing properties considerably increased. ■■ , "A few'drops of : : 'ammonia in the water softens it . nicely, and helps to remove staina from the hands. A good piece of soft washleather, with which to rub the face after washing, helps • to keep the complexion smooth .and white. Do not buy cheap hair or tooth brushes.. If you have little money to spend on. a hairbrash ' don't get one with an ornamental back and inferior bristles, but rather choose one of plain wood with the best quality bristles. . ' r What is wanted is a brush which, without being , too hard, will - penetrate thoroughly, so that each hair is subjected to its cleansing influence. To enable it to do this, the bristles must be of uneven lengths. Keep the - brush thoroughly clean, and when it becomes worn" and the bristles split, buy a new one, for broken and split bristles catch in the hair, and do it much damage. . The ideal tooth-brush is not hard enough to cause the gums to bleed, and its bristles are firmly - fixed. In cheap toothbrushes the bristles usually seem made to come out, and they do," getting fixed between the teeth in a most uncomfortable and annoying man- ■ ner.

THE TABLE. - ; ; Eggs in Marinade : Put two tablespoonfuls ' of water, four of good gravy, ■! and a teaspoonful of vinegar over the fire, and when " it 'boils stir in the well-beaten yolks of two eggs'. When the sauce thickens pour it around half a dozen poached eggs garnished k - ' with sippets of toast. - - v Stewed Leeks : When the leeks are young, " •' trim off the root, the outer leaves, and the green ends, cut the stalks into even lengths,- ' '■■■ parboil them and finish cooking them in a little stock. Just before they: are done thicken the stock with flour and butter, season to taste, and serve. * • , . Fish Macaroni: Some cold cooked fish, a quarter of a pound of mararoni, some brown > breadcrumbs, anchovy sauce, butter, seasoning. Boil the macaroni in salted water, and cut it in short lengths. Take apiedish and butter it, put a layer of maraconi on • - the bottom, then a layer of fish, and fill up to the top, adding the seasoning and anchovy during the process. < Cover with breadcrumbs, with a few pieces of butter, and bake in a moderate oven for half an hour. " An Indian Trifle: Boil a tablespoonful oi \ ground rice in half a pint of milk. Stii well, so that there; are no lumps, add out teaspoonful of sugar and a few drops oi. .; vanilla essence, also the beaten yolk of an, egg. "When the rice is cooked allow it t» cool, then put it in a glass dish. Slice tw» or three bananas on the top, sprinkle them with sugar and a few drops of lemon juice, and over them spread a little whipped cream that is sweetened and flavoured with vanilla* Italian Chicken Salad: Make a dressing of the : yolks of three' Tiard-boiled 'eggs pounded fine, equal quantities of mustard and pepper, four -tablespoonfuls of oil, two tablespoonfuls of vinegar. Simmer over the fire, but do not allow to boil. Take the white meat of two . chickens and separate into flakes;": pile it in the middle of a dish and pour the dressing over it. 'Cut up two heads of lettuce and arrange ■ round the chicken. On top ;of the lettuce : place the whites of the eggs, cut into rings, and lay so as to form a chain. ; '■* ;/ i GENERAL NOTES. Dust Spots: For old spots, which have dried more or less, use a little alcohol with yolk of egg. Permit the liquid to dry and then scratch off the dust. The remainder of the yolk of the egg is removed by washing with warm water, for which purpose a cloth is used. Paste to Clean Ivory: To clean ivooy make a paste of sal volatile, prepared chalk, • and oil. Apply the paste to the ivory with a soft brush ; when dry add a. second coat let it remain an hour or two, then rub off and polish with a soft cloth. Soda' Will Polish: When out of silvtr polish, and something is required at once, try as a substitute carbonate of. soda. '. Sprinkle a little of the soda upon a, damp cloth, rub well the silver to: be polished, and then thoroughly wipe with a dry chamois leather* ________________ ========== v , >f :