Hints and Suggestions.

Otago Witness, Issue 2370, 3 August 1899, Page 52

Hints and Suggestions.

Sable will stand hard wear better than any fur. If you have a thin neck, arrange your hair . low . down at the back in small curls. Bowling a hoop, each hand in turn, is said to be a- certain method of acquiring shapely arms. Once a day is quite often enough to use soap for washing the face, and it is best used at nighttime just before retiring to rest. To prevent the smell of cooking from ascending from the kitchen, place a small tin filled with vinegar at the back of the stove. Sunshine is the very best remedy for rendering richer the colour of the hair. A specialist recommends that hair, particularly if it be of a fair tint, should, after washing, be thoroughly dried indoors in the sunshine. Lady cyclists should note that it is the width and not the length that is more important to be considered in making a skirt for wheeling. Coming just to the ankles, the skirt should not exceed two and a-half yards in width. To Bleach the Hands. — To improve their personal appearance some ladies will apparently suffer any inconvenience. In proof of this it may be mentioned that, in order to whiten the hands, they are, on retiring to rest, sometimes inserted into big woollen gloves filled with bran soaked in milk, and allowed to remain thus encased all the night. Exterminating a Blemish. — With a little glacial acetic acid and a small paint brush the most obstinate wart can be em - ed. Touch the wart very lightly with a drop of the acid "every day for two or three weeks. It will gradually turn black and crumble away. Do not rest satisfied till all traces of it have disappeared, and then it will not grow again. For Brides and Bridesmaids. — As presents for brides and bridesmaids, elegantly bound prayer books are fashionable. On the side these bear in gold the initials of the recipient and the date of the wedding. Inside the book is a gilt-edged leaf of vellum, and upon this are inscribed the signatures of those present at the ceremony.

This pretty idea originated with the Guild of Women Binders. FOR THE GIRL WHO IS LEARNING TO COOK. Melted butter will not make a good cake. The colder eggs are, the quicker they will froth. If apples are cored before peeling, they are not so likely to break. Pineapples, either raw or cooked, are recommencled to people with weak throats. Somebody says that chocolate is greatly improved by adding a teaspoonful of strong coffee just before serving. \ When croquette mixtures are too wet to ; mould and shape, add more chopped meat , or fish, or, in a desperate case, finelypounded breadcrumbs. C 7* Dticriptlonn orballt, to., mnitbe endorsed by either the (Vltneis correspondent for the district or by the ieoret»ry to th* ball committee. The MS. or an; correspondent! it ho do Dot comply frith this rule will be sent to the secretary for endorieraent prior to appearing.- EiIHELINE. To enaure publication la the forthcoming Isiue, letters should reach the Wilnti. office if possible on Saturday nlrbt, bat on no account later than Mond ,y nltUt. BALL AT PALMEHSTOW. One of the most enjoyable dances that we have had for some time was given on Friday night by Dr and Mrs Hislop and Mr and Mrs D. M. Findlay, in the Town Hall, which was quite transformed for the occasion. The windows were gracefully draped with flags, and ■ the walls were covered with pictures, evergreens, and flowers. The stage was fitted up as a, drawing room with lounges, easy-chairs, and small tables laden with sweets, and, needless to say, was much appreciated by chaperones and tired dancers. The slipper table was a picture," with ' its decorations of pale blue and primrose silk (the favourite colours of the hostesses), and lighted solely by numbers of fairy lamps, while a huge Japanese umbrella, suspended from the ceiling above the table, lent an air of Oriental quaintness to the whole. The supper itself was on a most elaborate scale, and consisted of every delicacy in and ou£ of season. The programmes were much admired, being beautifully painted on mirror glass snd rested on easels in different parts of the ballroom. I will now try to tell you something about the dresses. Mrs Hislop wore a beautiful gown of black merv, elaborately trimmed with chenille and jet, crimson roses on the corsage; Mrs D. 3£ Findlay" was handsomely gowned in electric-blue velvet, with a berthe of Venetian point lace, and yellow primroses on the bodice; Mrs Arkle, rich black merv gown, cap and collarette of Honiton lace; Mrs Gill, black brocho gown, stylishly trimmed with jet and Maltese lace ; Mrs R. S. Raymond, ioveiy gown of claret silk, with fichu of whits chiffon and garnet necklace: Mrs Thomas Edwards, grey silk gown with trimmings of white lace; Mrs Duncan, a combination of blick grenadine and silk, a wreath of violets on bodice ; Mrs Douglas (Mount Royal), yellow and black silk gown, richly trimmed with jet; Mrs Kilgour (BrookI lands), beautifully cut gown of black merv j sleeves of black sequin net; Mrs F. Pattle, a most becoming gown of black silk and spangled , chiffon; Mrs Ernest Atkinson wore her wed- . ding dress of creme satin trimmed with pearl ! embroidery; Mrs D. Ferguson, rich black vel- ! vet gown, relieved by crimson roses; Mrs J. j Mackenzie (Bushy Park), a sweet gown of blue j silk, trimmed with gold passementerie; Mrs , Mackenzie (Heathfield), very stylish gown of j rich yellow satin trimmed with wreaths of ) violets; Mrs W. Galloway, very pretty dress of heliotrope satin and yellow roses on bodice; a visitor, Mrs H. Cork (Oamaru), wore a dainty gown of pink silk and white French muslin; Miss Gill wore green nun's veiling relieved by white chiffon frills; Miss Fleming, white silk lustre and chiffon; her sister, Miss Annie Fleming, pale blue crepon and silver passementerie ; Miss Orbell (Waikouaiti), pretty combination of pink and black silk; Miss Macleod (Springbank), white crepe, with pink silk and chiffon; Miss Elsie Poison white tulle, bebe ribbon and scarlet poppies ; Miss Fraser, white cashmere and red roses ; Miss M. Fraser, creme cashmere, blue silk sash ; Miss Ross (Bankton), white silk, pink velvet, and pearl passementerie; Miss Raymond, pretty gown of pink silk covered with embroidered chiffon; Miss C. D. Robertson, dainty gown of white cashmere trimmed with blue bebe ribbon and forget-me-nots; Miss Samson (Dunedin), very pretty white muslin gown and pink roees. The gentlemen present, besides the hosts, were : — Messrs John Douglas (Mount Royal), James Arkle, A. Kilgour, A. H. Gill, F. Pattle, James Duncan, R. S. Raymond, Thomas Edwards, W. Galloway, E. A. Atkinson, J. Mackenzie, Duncan Mackenzie, D. Ferguson, C. Crump, A. Lawson, A. S. Fleming, James Fleming, W. Macleod, Hector Macleod, Allan Orbell W. Porteous, R. M. Robertson, J. Vere Arkle, W. Ross, Harry Pattle, and D. Larnach. — CHOU KINA. BALL AT ROTJNDHILL. Dear Emmeline,— The bachelors of Round Hill held their annual supper and ball on Friday, 21st July. The affair proved a. great success, about 40 couples being present. Music was supplied by Mr Stirling (violin), Mrs Beere (piano), and Mr James Green (second violin), while Messrs Young and O'Brien acted as M.C's, and kept the dancing going in good style. The catering for the supper, in the hands of Mr and Mrs M'Robie, was all that could be desired. There, is talk of the married men giving a. return, supper and ball in a month's time. Miss Alice Hopgood wore a pink nun's veiling dress, with silver beaded trimmings; Miss Daisy Kirke, black chiffon dress trimmed with red satin, covered with black net; Miss Molly Parry, cream cashmere dress, pale biscuit-coloured cape trimmed with swansdown ; Miss Turnbull, black chiffon dress, gold gimp trimmings ; Miss May Fitzmaurice, white muslin blouse, dark skirt, spray of flowers across shoulder ; Miss Lily Fitzmaurice brown cashmere dress, gimp trimmings; Miss Maud Fitzmaurice, black dress, trimmed with puce satin; Miss Mary Cook, white nruslin blouse, trimmed, with blue dark skirt; Miss Meikle, pink nun's veiling blouse, black figured

lustre skirt; Miss Maud Fearn, navy blue dress; Mrs Clode, black dress, braided bodice; Mrs Hainer, grey figured lustre dress trimmed vrith Trilby silk; Mrs Smith, black velvet dress, gimp trimming; Mrs M'Eobie, blaok figured dress, puce vest, beaded trimmings; Mrs Harding black silk blouse trimmed with black lace and blue chiffon, grey skirt; Mrs tlanisay, grey figured tweed dress, braided trimmings ; Mrs Lee, white and pink muslin blouse, terra cotta skirt ; Mrs Couling, pale blue blouse, black skirt; Mrs Devereux, black merv. dress, gimp trimmings ; Mrs Biillman, brown dress, gimp trimmings ; Mrs Butler, . black dress, beaded trimming; Mrs Taylor, black dress, gimp trimmings ; Mrs Dandy, black silk blouse trimmed with black lace, pink chiffon, brown skirt l Mrs Broomhall, brown dress, silk trimmings ; Mrs Fiveash, black dress trimmed with silk and gimp; Mrs Reynolds, fawn dress trimmed with velvet; Mrs Johnston, navy blue dress trimmed navy velvet; Mrs Tiffen, black, trimmed with silk; Mrs Brogan, peacock blue dress trimmed with old goId.— BLACK TULIP. spinsters' ball at woodlands. Dear Emmeline, — The spinsters' ball, held on the 28th, proved a great success, and a moat enjoyable evening was spent, thanks to the indefatigable efforts of the promoters. Miss Berry wore pink nun's veiling, relieved with white lace, flowers, fan to match; Miss Nelly Berry, white skirt and blue evening bluose; Miss Lizzie Berry, white costume; Miss Grace Berry, navy blue sailor costume; Miss Manson, black costume, relieved with cream and silk lace; ; Miss Norris, black costume; Miss Swale (hi- , vercargill), green nun's veiling costume, relieved j with white lace; Miss Swale (Woodlands), j brown costume, white lace trimmings; Miss j Dcwling, white satin striped nunVveiling, pink | silk front and sash to "match; Miss "Walker, | brown skirt and pink nun's veiling -blouse, j white evening flowers and fan to match; Miss j M. Walker, pretty white costume, pink evening i flowers; Miss M. "Waddel, white costume and •' sash to match ; Miss Canty Salmon, pink cos- ; tume; Miss Cellars, brown costume; Miso j Bridgeman, black, pink trimmings; Miss E. : Miln, brown costume, silk trimmings; Miss i Tucker, black costume, blue chiffon trimmings, ; and fan to match ; Miss J. Duncan, green vel- • vet skirt, cardinal blouse, relieved white lace j and green sash; Miss D. Timson, dark green j costume, braid trimmings; Misa Christina j Hamvell, biscuit costume, relieved v;ith pink \ and white lace; Miss Neholly. pale blue cos- } tume, white lace trimmings; Miss Gohl, black j costume, red satin trimmings and fan to match; i Miss Austin (Invefcargill), white costume, blue f silk sleeves; Miss T. Gohl, blue nun's veiling j costume; Miss A. Gohl, brovn shirt and pink j blouse; the Misses Evaus, black, with cream J trimmings; Miss "Welsh, pink costume; Mrs • Edwards, brown costume, ailk trimmings; Mrs j W. Marshall, black skirt, cream serge blouse, ; cardinal trimmings, white evening flowers ; Mrs | J. Matheson, black costume, white silk front; { Mrs G. Dewe, black velvet skirt, white blouse, I pick nn.i' white trimmings; Mrs J. "Wyeth, black { velvet, skirt and white blouse; Mrs T. Gilbert- j soil, black costume; Mrs C Philips, red cos- j tume, red satin trimmings; Mrs R. Brown, > bjfcck coat'ime. The music was supplied by Mr - H." Walker (violin) and Mr Sylvester (Invercar- j gi]l, piano).— WALLFLOWER.