THE WOMAN'S WOULD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12240, 8 April 1903, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE WOMAN'S WOULD.

Vert serviceable supplementary tidies may be made from empty tins ; of the ordinary 21b size, by painting them over with enamel to harmonise with the" colour scheme of the room, or with a-spray of flowers, should the talent of the worker be up to such a form of embellishment. The lids (which, if painted, have an annoying trick of sticking fast, and in any case are not sightly, with their indented tops) should be covered with a morsel of silk of the same shade, neatly gathered on the top into a fringed pompon which forms the handle. These tins are the joy of the bachelor brothers heart, who finds them far more convenient receptacles for tobacco ashes and used matches than the dainty trays, which are sure to be upset when a newspaper is flung down atop of them.

"Tidy" for odds-and-ends, made from an old tin.

Very pretty soiled-linen bags are made by joining the top of a bag of the usual size into a frill, and passing a piece of gilded bamboo through it to keep it firm and flat. The mouth of the bag is a slit in the centre. This pattern is far more convenient for use than the old-fashioned shape that draws the fulness together by means of a hem and tapes.

WEDDING CHANGES. Our manners and customs have changed nowhere more than in wedding celebrations. The early service, the heavy luncheon, the long honeymoon, the tears, the fainting fits, the bashfulness and emotion of the bride, have all vanished. Instead, says Lady Violet Greville, we have the afternoon! ceremony, the tea and light refreshments, the composure and gaiety of everyone, including the mother of the bride (for tears are in bad taste), and, finally, the departure by motorcar. "GOLFER'S VOICE." Golfing now, it seems, affects the voice of women. You cannot expect women, says the " Family Doctor," to play at golf as professionals play whist. They would lose half the fun; and, moreover, congenial conversation is one of the pleasant features of the game. The necessity of frequently discussing a shot at long range in the open air naturally strengthens the voice, and women who spend the most of their days on the links forget to lower their tonos when they are indoors. The bicycle face was recognised when the fad for wheeling was at its height, and the golfing voice will also become recognised as a distinct outcome of the sport. t THE TABLE. A Quick Tomato Soup: Put a can of tomatoes, a slice of onion, one bay leaf, the green top of a stalk of celery., into a saucepan; cover, bring to boiling point; add, rubbed together, two tablespoonfuls of butter and two of flour; stir carefully until the mixture boils and thickens ; add a level teaspoonful of sugar, one of salt, a saltspoonful of pepper, a saltspoonful of bicarbonate of soda. Press through a sieve sufficiently fine to remove the seeds of the tomatoes. Reheat and serve with croutons. How to Make Potato Croquettes: Put two cupfuls of mashed potatoes into a saucepan; add two tablespoonfuls of hot milk, the yolks of two eggs, beaten,, a tablespoonful of chopped parsley, a teaspoonful of onion juice, a grating of nutmeg, a level teaspoonful of salt; mix all well together over the fire; take from the fire; when cool form into croquettes. Beat one egg with a tablespoonful of water; dip the croquettes in this; roll quickly in breadcrumbs and fry in deep, hot fat. Drain on brown paper. Gar- ; nish with parsley and serve as soon as possible after they are fried. Sweet potato, croquettes may be made from cold left-over sweet potatoes, adding simply a little butter and salt. ■ Lemon Flavouring: A lemon flavouring that will keep for an indefinite time can be made by grating off the yellow rind, squeezing on this the strained juice, and then adding as much sugar as the juice will absorb. Cover tightly in small jars. State Bread Rusks: Break the bread into small rough pieces; dip each one quickly in and out of cold milk; put them upon a perfectly clean baking-tin, and bake in a hot oven. In a few minutes they will be crisp, when they must be taken out, allowed to go cold, and put away in a tin canister, to be used when required.