Hints and Suggestions.

Otago Witness, Issue 2728, 27 June 1906, Page 73

Hints and Suggestions.

Never bend down to the book or work; rather hold these up to the eyes. Don't read or work before breakfast if you can possibly help it. If you must do either, drink a cup of hot milk or cocoa first. Very fine work that taxes the sight should not be done by artificial light. The general health has a great effect on the sight. Wear warm clothing in cold weather, and cool garments in hot weather, and see that both living and sleeping rooms are well ventilated.

Many people have naturally dry skin. The following treatment will soften it wonderfully : First soak the hands in warm water, and while still wet apply a small quantity of olive oil. Rub this well in till the skin has absorbed as much as it will ; then dry thoroughly. At night sleep in a pair of loose white gloves, which, for ventilation, should have the finger-tips cut off and the palms punctured all over with a stiletto, lined with almond paste made by mixing in half an ounce of rosewater enough almond meal to form a thick paste. To improve your appearance, practice deep breathing and a few simple exercises just before going to bed. These relax the mu&cles after the strain of the day, and are very beneficial. Here are two easy ones : — Lie flat on the floor, and .stretch tha body to its full length — this causes the blood to circulate freely and rapidly^ or stand with the heels close together, raising the body gradually on tlie tips- of the toes. Practise these for five minutes at a time every night, and you will soon notice a great improvement in your general health and looks. Natural teeth, even when filled and preserved, are much better than artificial ones. Therefore visit your dentist once or twice yearly and let him fill up any cavity that exists, and so arrest decay.

To keep the teeth healthy and clean, brush regularly night and mdrning, using the brush with an up and down motion Nor should the backs of the teeth be neglected, for it is there that the tartar, that in time tends to loosen them, accumulates. Precipitated chalk is one of the cheapest and best dentrifrices.

A delightful toilet vinegar can be made at home. Put 1 pint best white wine vinegar in a jug with 2 drachms of each of the following : — Rosemary, rue. lavender, and champhor. Cover and leave for 12 hours, tlw>n strain, bottle and cork tightly. A little of this added to the bath water will impart a delightful faint fras^rance to the skin.

To Avoid Indigestion. — Don't eat a heavy meal when very tired. To do so' will almost certainly give you indigestion, and there is no more fatal enemy to the skin. When lTtterly worn out. a glass of beaten rtp egsj and milk will do you far more good than a meal of meat ami vegetable?. Prepare it in thiß way, and there Avill be no danger of the "slimmrss" that most people associate with eg£ and milk. Separate the yolk and white, and beat tho latter to a stiff froth. Heat the milk to boiling point, add to the yolk sugar and lemon iuice to flavour. YV^li beat and pour on the heated milk. Lastly, stir lightly in the stiffly beaten white, and serve at once. An egg prepared in this way is more easily digested than in any other, and is as excellent for invalids as for the tired woman.

For Moist Hair. — A little of the following lotion rubbed into the scalp once a week will greatly improve the appearance of lank, moist hair : — Spirits of wine, 3 parts ; water, 1 part. Shake well before usingFinger nails should always be cut the last thing at night. By the morning the cut portion will have hardened, and be unlikely to break or split. To curl hair quickly moisten with spirits of wine, roll rather tightly in curlers, and in half an hour's time the hair will be beautifully curled. To clean gloves put on the hands, one at a time, and rub with a flannel dipped in motor petrol, turning the .flannel as it gets dirty. But remember that the petrol is very inflammable, and must not be used near a light or fire. There is a right and a wrong way # of brushing the hair, as there is of doing everything else. First, part down the centre above the forehead, and give it 20 brisk strokes on either side, Divide it ■ down the back, and repeat the same process. Next brush it back from tho ; ears, giving it always the 20 strokes. Persevere with this treatment, and your hair will soon become soft and glossy, j and repay the trouble taken with it* i

To ensure- publication vn the forthcoming issu* r lettfrt should reach -the Witness office if possible on 1 Sattaday night, but on -no account later than Monday 1 jwjht I pr Descriptions oj balls, <£c, must be endorsed by either the Witness correspondent for the district or by the secretary to the baU committee.^ SheJIS of any comxnmidtnt* tcJio do not comply xctth this rule mill be sent to Vie. secntary Tor- tnaornmrnt prior to appearing— E3UlELlXß ■ t -- WEDDING AT WAIM3OSA. JTOvOMOtN'. Dear Emmeline,— -A^retty padding -jwfes celebrated at the resjganco of "'"bri3eS' parents, Waiareka JtokJEoEj on ■ Wetlnesdayii Juno 6, iihe coHtractirig^pffrfaes ; being -s<rl JDavid Jackman. only boo ' «" 3Sr ana HSxs John Jackman, ReiSs^on, and J&urgspet S. M'Kenzie, fourfh daughter of -and Mrs Stewart M\Kenzie, "WaiareTia Junction. UTho bride -wore a tasteful dress of cream crepe -de chine, trimmed -with chiffon and lace. She also wore a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a pretty floral bouquet. The bridesmaids, Miss Catherine Lambert (cousin of tho J>ridogroom) and Miss Mona JeCKenzic, -wore pretty ■white silk dresses, end cerried botiquets of cream marguerite daisies and ivy. They also ■won pretty gold' brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom, Mr Jackman -was attended by Mr Robert MTvenzie, brother of th© bride, as best man. The eeoterifony \ras perfornwd by the Rev. ¥m, Wright. During "the afternoon "the guests \rere entertained at afterneon tea by Mr and Mr 3 M'Jlenzie. "Mr and Mrs Jackman left by -£h« ■express -train for tho north. In the evening a number of young people assembled, "and spent 'a pleasant time. There was -a- varied' assortment oJ valuable presents.—^GufiST.