WOMAN'S WORLD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13844, 2 September 1908, Page 9

WOMAN'S WORLD.

TO THE ENGAGED GIRL. If you were jour fiance-/' Would you like even /the dearest girl in the world to exercise a certain air of. ownership and authority over you?. Don't you think such an attitude might suggest the chance of being hen-pecked after marriage? Would you be proud of a sweetheart, no matter how pretty her face and how lovable her. disposition, if she wore a PA hut- and yet allowed her drop-skirt to hang in tattered ribbons* or a safetypin to show below her leather girdle ? Would you enjoy hearing her make "catty", remarks about other girls? Don't you think you would rather hear her say pleasant things about her friends, if only I as proof of a generous nature? Would you like to be kept waiting anywhere from 10 to 20minutes when you called to escort her to the theatre or the dance Of course, she might be making- herself even more pretty than usual, but would not; the wait in the dim parlour suggest; a longer wait for breakfast or dinner with business engagements calling you down town— the happy honeymoon in the -tiny flat or cottage comes ? Would you like her to accept the (lowers, you send, the sweets or the trifling gift, as if it were due'to her, and not as. a thoughtful courtsey deserving graceful appreciation ?' Would you enjoy listening to comparison like this : " You know Tom Harris takes Minnie to the theatre twice a week?" Perhaps you could not afford TIIEATUK TICKETS so often; perhaps ; you might be saving : something each week to buy the proverbial cottage for two ; or' perhaps you might even know that Tom Harris has to borrow the money : for those frequent theatre nights. Would you like the dearest girl in the world to betray a. too-intimate, knowledge of another man's affairs? Perhaps she may have been engaged to this other man, or just a good comrade and friend, but would you not want her to forget: that page of the past, now that you have turned over a- fresh , one for her?; Would you like to have the loveliest of rosebud, lips ask you every hour .whether you were sure you still loved her?. If you were a real strong, sensible, virile chap, , you would probably consider that your original declaration of love should cover the entire ground. After that momentous, occasion, you would 'prefer to let deeds rather than empty phrases ■ express your devotion. : Would you. feel entirely comfortable in, the company of a girl who was always looking for hidden meanings in what you said Of course, being a man, you would probably, say. what yon thought, without : the reservation peculiar, to , the feminine, j mind, and you would wonder why the j dearest girl in the. world always-tak-ing offence at some hidden thought in . your simplest sentence. The quivering chin, the clinging: demand for. protection, the plea to " kiss and : make lip'" are all very well—for a time./ But even the most loyal chap may find himself wondering, whether this over-sensitiveness before marriage may not lead to curtain-lectures' and hysteria afterwards. ,To be sure, a-man in love is mora or less blind, but there are moments when, . the ' man of : 1908 sees with a clearness like unto a revelation. :> ■ FASHIONABLE BUTTONS. Buttons, thoughhighly\ fashionable!,.at. the present moment, . are rather costly- to buy for the economical woman. With a little practice she can, however, . evolve some very pretty buttons at home .which ! will furnish her with all the necessary decorative additions to her coat and frock. Care ..must be taken to keep straight , lines, - equal distances and well-balanced curves, or the buttons will , prove, ■ failures; To go with a gray cloth gown, make a button of golden chiffon velvet Put this on over a small mould or pad of cotton, and bar I it with gray embroidery silk. The edge j is of the same silk, crocheted twice round a half-inch brass ring. ' In applying the buttons, put another plain ring under the silk-covered ope, to give a graceful upward curve towards the centre., ' Another -button for a coat to be fastened 'by a loop of projecting braid has an oblong mould covered with white broadcloth embroidered in an Arabian design in deep ' yellow, red and blue, outlined in black, or a showy piece of trimming can be substituted. The button is outlined with soutache braid: ;

: \ ' FACE WASHING. There is an art. about Washing; the face. Use cold or tepid wates, never hot water; the latter causes contraction of the skin, which is inevitably followed '• by reaction. The constant use of -hot water causes wrinkles, flabbiness, and other things to bo' avoided. Filtered- rain water, ;or water which has been softened by chemical process, is absolutely necessary if you would keep your , complexion clear. The face should be covered with a. lather made from a good soap, which should be well rubbed in with the hands. Then wash the face, in perfectly . clear water until every trace of the soap is removed. Afterward dry gently with a soft towel. ,• Rough ] friction should never be used.' If the skin should be inclined to be dry. or harsh, a little emollient cream -may then be gently rubbed in. An excellent cream is made from the following Mix together an ounce . of spermaceti; half an ounce of pure white wax, and a-oiiarter of a pint of pure almond oil. These should be melt-eel 'together; in an ' earthen pot ,by a gentle heat, adding' six drops of attar vof roses and one and a-half ounces of. .glycerine. Stir .all -together until nearly cold. . ■■■■■■ Allow the cream to remain on 1 the face a few minutes, then wipe off with a soft cloth. A little powder may then be dust-, ed over .the face. - Pure rice. powder is perfectly harmless, and tends to'preserve the skin. Great care should, be taken to avoid ail powders containing metallic substances, as these are exceedingly injurious. Creams?' are ■ seldom Suitable for those whose skins have a tendency to greasiness. A cooling and slightly astringent - lotion may.be applied in such cases. ; A good preparation is made 1 by mixing together the following ingredients:—Eau de cologne one ounce, glycerine ; one ounce, borax - half a'', drachm, elder flower water four ounces.During the winter great care should be taken to preserve the colour and tone of the skin. Sudden changes of temperature, cold wind and "frosts are all to be guarded against. These are all enemies of a good complexion. v " ; • , THE LANGUAGE' OF FANS. "" In Latin': countries—Spain,' .South of France, Italy; ; South' America, and the West Indies fan is such an indispensable <• article of the feminine toilet that its graceful manipulation is a recognised supplement to its - fair owner's' conversation. Out of this language of- fans certain meanings, have been quite generally adopted by the coquettishly inclined, - among them the following :— v ~. Opening and shutting—You are cruel. Closing fan slowlyl wish to, speak to you. , ' -W - - Open wide—Wait for me. • > " Dropping in—We will be friends. :" Carry in right hand in- front of face— Follow me. » . ■ , 5 Carrying in left hand in front of face I wish, to make your acquaintance. , : Drawing across. ' forehead You have changed. - ' » ' ' Drawing across cheek—l love you. Drawing through hand—l hate you. , Fanning slowlyl am married. ' Fanning quickly—l am engaged. •• Placing on left ear—l ; wish to get rid of you. .- . • '' •• ' . Placing on /sight ear—Have you forgotten me? ; - f ' Twirling in right hand—l love another. Twirling in left hand—We are watched. Presented shut—Do you love me? Drawing across eyesl am sorry. ' Resting fan on right cheek—Yqs. V' Resting fan on left cheek—No. ; Carrying in left handl have a message for you. . ... _ - Swinging in right hand—Think of me.' ; Swinging in left hand—l will think of you. ' ' /./..■''/ ' /./'■■• - : v.<,■

TO MAKE THE SPARE R00M,.; _fj : ... " " ATTRACTIVE. ! --,* There are some things that should nevef : j be forgotten in the spare room. A bedside ! reading lamp arid , table and "some 1 of the. j i latest ;magazines arid books should bg'J -''"Ij omitted by the hostess,'.nor should a candle >~- is and a box of matches be left out of thfeJlßfc" , A footbath is .mother impoiiant aecee» j sorv to the comfort of this spare" roorii,,arid. '$[ a table provided with ink, pen, papen and > envelopes shows the thoughtfulness.of the •, hostess. . _ l •; It is a mistake to crowd the spar© rooms with ornaments and pictures. ( A, comfort-,,',/>] able lounging""' chair is a' necessity, and'a:;- . ? couch standing at the foot_ of the bed. !«;'< useful for the guest .who wishes to rest in .. the afternoon. "" 1 • Remember that many people cannot sleep V 'in rooms with light blinds. Always . prOt, : vide either curtains that will draw or a '• dark blind. , This makes so much difference|| : to the Comfort of the guest. . , „,,,\t |<. '"