THE DIFFICULT AGE

NZ Truth, Issue 1103, 20 January 1927, Page 15

THE DIFFICULT AGE

Small Girls Who Are Growing Bigger

The rapid growth of little girls from the ages of eight to twelve present a problem that entitles it to be called the ' ' di^ficull age." 7

LITTLE garments are planned to do ; all that clothes can do for the growing child, but hardly are they finished before the child has grown out of them. This is particularly noticeable with the sleeves. Next perhaps, comes the length, for arms and legs appear to grow faster than other parts of the body. The ideal frock for this "difficult age" Is the simple garment cut 'vtylth ample fullness, large armholes and a deep hem. 7'- ' They may be worn until worri out as being roomy and soft m line they eliminate the "fitting" problem. Where there are two or more little girls m a family, the small garment linearly always well worn out before being finally disposed of. . It is handed down according to ages and eventually finds Itself m the duster bag: ■■• y ■■' -.-..■' But where there is no little sister, the mushroom-like growth of the eight-to-ten child presents difficulties which can bnly be overcome by a wise choice of frocks. : A design lending itself to alterations should be chosen if the frock is to be. of. any good • material. .For little beach garments or knock-abouts this is not so important. : . :.y - Cretonne patch pockets, collars, cuffs, or touches of applique and crn broidery- will bring a last year's model right up. tb date. The hem is let\dpwny the sleeves',if

long are cut short, or if required longe] a deep band of cretonne will do the triek — and a perfectly good little garment is given another lease of life. Any woman with, the slightest knowledge of needlework would not fine these alterations beyond her. Enthusiasts, of course, can add smocking and many other attractive details which will all help the disguise. Children love new frocks— they dc not like to look out of date. But foi mother to buy new dresses when then are oiie or two m quite good, conditio! lying m the drawer is not necessary as with the assistance of embroiders and other accessories, the little faull of being out-of-date, or riot quite large enough, may soon be happilj overcome. NERVE REPAIR OUTFITS. Motorists who undertake long journeys carry numerous spare parts anc make ample provision for any possible breakdown. • What about the long journey of life? Are you equipped to earn on with it? Have you a reserve store of nerve force to replace, a possible deficiency? If not, you need a box 6: Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts, the besi nerve repair outfit known- Buy one as •soon as you get that s.o.s. from the nerve station, and keep yourself fit anc well. The best food for exhausted Jangled nerves. Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts, 3/- box. All chemists. Wholesale Distributors: Touna Chemica Company, Wellington.*

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