Some Don'ts for Women.

Otago Witness, Issue 2672, 31 May 1905, Page 66

Some Don'ts for Women .

— ■Simple TJules Whose Observance Will Do Much to Preserve Beauty and Health. — There is no woman who does not. secretly or avowedly, desire to be beautiful, to preserve what good looks she may possess and, if possible, to enhance her charms by such adventitious aids as may conduce to the desired end. Yet, singularly enough, not |

one woman in ten goes to work the Tightway about it. Pretty new clothes, cosmetics, and the like are but too frequently relied upon to do the work. A few simple rules are laid down by the Washington Star, which every woman would do well to lay to heart. They are called beauty's seven nurses. Don't forget that the nurses of a woman's beauty are seven — fresh air, sunshine, warmth, rest, sleep, food, and whatever stirs the blood, be it exercise or enthusiasm. Don't neglect sleep. You can sleep yourself into good looks. A long nap and a hot bath will make any woman more attractive, and lift years from her shoulders. Don't eat when tired, and don't work when tired. It is a mistake to work when not in fit condition — bad for the work and

worse for you. Don't miss your "Beauty sleep." It is a mistake to go to bed late at night, rise at daybreak, and imagine that every hour taken from sleep is an hour gained.

Don't give unnecessary time to a certain established routine of housework, when it could be much more profitably spen* in rest and recreation.

Don't sit down to table as soon as you come in from work or a round of social duties. Lie down, or sit down, for ten minutes, waiting until you can partake of your dinner with the physical machinery rested and refreshed.

Don't bathe in hard water. Soften it with a little powdered borax or a handful of oatmeal.

Don't bathe the face while it is very warm or very cold.

Don't wash the face while travelling, unless it is with a little alcohol and water, or a liitle cold cream.

Don't attempt to remove dust with cold water. Give the face a hot bath with soap, and then rinse thoroughly with clear tepid or cold water.

Don't rub your face with too coarse a towel. Treat it as you would the finest porcelain, tenderly and delicately. Don't be afraid of sunshine and fresh air. They offer you bloom and colour. Don't forget that hearty laughter is a source of relaxation. So are all high thoughts, as those of hope, beauty, trust, and love. Don't forget, that* beauty is a power. There is nothing more potent. It is to a woman what capital is to a merchant. Its absence is a misfortune ; its culture wise and proper. *rivol«iis Girls. Frivolous girls do not car© what nicer girls think of them so long as they are surrounded with so-called admirers. Frivolous girls forget that most men do not considei them on the same plane as quieter girls. Frivolous girls think it better to have a good time at the moment than gain lasting love and admiration. Frivolous girls are too apt to laugh and talk loudly in public, and otherwise offend against good taste. Frivolous girls are seldom approved of by brothers, who know what other fellows really think of them. Hint* and Miggrestions. To stop nose-bleeding, wash the temples, nose, and neck with vinegar, and sniff up vinegar and water. The appearance of leather chairs will be improved if they are rubbed over occasionally with the white of an egg. To clean white and cream cashmere rub it well with hot flour, afterwards giving it a good brushing and shaking. 'For headache and drowsiness take a cup of tea with the juice of half a lemon in it instead of milk. The effect is wonderful. If a little vinegar is added to the water in which cracked eggs are to be boiled, they can be cooked as satisfactorily as those that are not damaged. All milk and water consumed in the nursery should be boiled, and when it is seen that any kind of food is distasteful to the children they should not be forced to eat it. A cheap floor stain is made of permanganate of potash in the proportion of one ounce to half a gallon of water, or less if a light stain is required. Brush this over the floor, and Ttfb it the next day with boiled linseed oil.

. — To Clean Jewellery. —

Gold and silver jewellery can be cleaned by washing and brushing with jewellers 1 soap. But very cheap brooches set with stones should never .be allowed to lie in the water, as the stones in this case are often baokfid with foil to improve their appearance. This, if once allowed to get wet, ceases to be of any use.

— The Einsing of Clothes. —

It is a general rule in rinsing flannels never to use quite cold water. If woollens be taken from warm water, and put into cold, they will lose some of their softness. This is partly owing to the direct effect of the cold water upon the woollen fibre, and partly to the fact that it is difficult to get rid of soap with cold water. Heat dissolves soap, and cold hardens it. Use plenty of tepid water to wash out the soap. For the same reason, use lukewarm water for the first rinsing of cotton and linen articles. If wrung out of hot suds into perfectly cold water, some of the soap will harden in the fibre of the material, and the colour will not be so clear, especially alter ironing. The last rinsing water should be quite cold, and there should be very little soap left in the clothes before they are sent to their last bath.

— Carpets — can be cleaned and renovated by making soapsuds with good white soap and not water, and add fuller's earth to this until it is of the consistency of thin cream. Have plenty of clean drying cloths, a small scrubbing brush, a large sponge, and a pail of fresh water. Put some of the cleaning mixture into a bowl and dip the brush in it. Brush a small pieoe of the carpet with this, then wash with the sponge and cold water. Dry as much as possible with the sponge, and finally rub

with dry cloths. Continue this until all the carpet is cleaned, and then let dry. —Oilcloth— or varnished paint may be kept beautifully clean if washed with warm water and the following preparation : " Take a quarter of a pound of soap and a pint of cold water. Shred the soap into the water and boil the two together till the soap is dissolved. Now melt two ounces of glue in a pint of water and add to it the soapsuds, stirring the whole together until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. When the result is quite cold, apply it with a flannel or a very soft brush and warm water to the varnished paint or oilcloth.

To ensure publication in the forthcoming issue Utters should reach the Witness office if possible on .Saturday night, but mi no account later than Monday night &gr Descriptions 0} balls, &c, must be. endorsed by either the Witness correspondent for the district or by the secretary to the ball committee. l J he MS of any correspondents who do not comply with this rule vrill be sent to the. secretary for endorsement prior o appearing. —EM if Eh H?E

WEDDING AT WAIMATE.

Dear Emmeline, — A very pretty wedding took place at Knox Church, Waimate, on Thursday, May 18, at 2 o'clock, when the church was crowded to witness the wedding of Mr Norman Gray, of Uratane, near Waimate, to Miss Isabel Xmmsden, youngest daughter of Mrs Lumsden, formerly of Owaka, and now of Waimate. JChe bride, in a lovely rich white silk dress, with the usual orange blossom, wreath, and veil, looked charming; as she was led up the aisle by her brother-in-law, Mr Walter A. Pearson, of Timaru, who gave her away. The Rev. A. S. Morrison, M.A., was the officiating clergyman. The bride was supported by her niece, Miss GcM'Farlane, of Orepuki, who wore a lovely white -silk dress and a picture hat. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr Andrew Gray, of Oamaru. After the ceremony the organist, Miss Strong, played the wedding march, when about 70 persona retired to Knox Hall for afternoon tea. After all had partaken, of the good things provided, a number of toasts were honoured. "The Bride and Bridegroom" was proposed by Mr Menzies ; "The Bridesmaid," by Mr Andrew Gray; "Groomsman," by Mr C. Church, Oamaru; "The Bride's Mother," by Mr Pearson, Timaru; "'The Bridegroom's Parents," by Mr W. Menzies. Mr James Craig, of Oamaru, also said a few words, and the Rev. Mr Morrison made a, laughable speech, instructing the newlyina.de benedict as to how he had to do his duty. v After all the toasts were finished the photographer, "MY Cox, got his camera to -work and took a photo of the group. The present of the bridegroom to the bride was a lovely gold watch, and to the bridesmaid a lovely gold ring with large opal inlaid. Mr and Mrs Gray drove to the Junction, where a great many of their friends had assembled, and took the express for Christchurch, going on to Wellington to spend their honeymoon. The bride was dressed in a nice -navy costume, with hafc to match. When the train was leaving, the usual flowers, rice, etc., were in evidence, intermingled with the good wishes of those present. The present were numerous, useful, and valuable, but as I am aware of your rule not fb publish detailed lists, I refrain fro_m sending one. — GUEST.

SUKPEISE PARTY AT MUTTON.

Dear Emmeline, — A very pleasant surprise party assembled at Mr George M'Hardy's new residence at Sntton on Monday night, 22nd ult. . The night was all that could be de.sired, and about 12 or 14 couples were present. Mr John Gilbert, after a few well chosen remarks, on behalf of th© residents of Blair Taieri and Sutton, presented Mr and Mrs M'Hardy with a handsome chair each, as » token of the esteem in which they are held by the residents of -the district. Mr M'Hardy suitably responded. Dancing was then indulged in with great spirit till the wee sma* hours, music being supplied by Messrs M'Pheo and Spratt (violins). Songs were sung at intervals by Misses Spratt and Hobertson and Messrs Elliott, Green, Kilgour, and Renwiek, and a sailor's hornpipe was danced by Mr D. A Kilgour in capital style. At the end of the evening all joined in singing 'Tor he's a jolly good fellow," and one .and all went home after spending a most enjoyable time. Refreshments were supplied by the ladies of the district, for which a word of praise is due to them. Mr and Mrs M'Hardy were also the recipients of some useful presents from the> employees of Gladbrook Station.— ONE WHO WAS THERE.