Hints and Suggestion.

Otago Witness, Issue 2811, 26 August 1908, Page 73

Hints and Suggestion.

I Place a small bag of unslaked limel j inside the piano. It will keep the springs from rusting. I To prevent flies from settling on j tures and furniture, soak some leeks in' ' a pail of- water for some time and wasb ! the pictures with the water. When knitting stockings, knit silk into the heel. This trebles their wear. Vaseline applied to the brows and lashes will improve their growth, while not affecting the eyes. ' Never dip the hands in very hot or? cold water. Never handle ice, or sweep,, scrub, or dust, without hand-protectors. A tiny sore at the corner of the lips should be at once well powdered with boracic acid powder, and kept covered 1 with it until it disappears. A red nose is much benefited by -bath- . ing in really hot water night and morning.Dry -very thoroughly afterwards, more especially in the morning if the weather is cold. Black lace should be cleaned by rinsing it in cold tea. Gently gull the lace out and pin it on a cloth to "dry. If lace beonly crumpled, iron it between tissue, paper to stiffen it. • ... » Grease on wall paper may be removedby dipping a piece of flannel in spirits of wine, and gently rubbing over the However damp shoes or boots may be they can be given a lovely polish in a few seconds if a drop or two of paraffin oil be added to the blacking. This also prevents. the leather from cracking. To Prevent Frayed Buttonholes. — If buttonholes have to be made on a material) that frays badly, the following method' will prove very effective. The exacfe position of the buttonhole is traced, then, run a machine stitch round about oneeighth of an inch , from the thread. The hole may then be cut and buttonholed in, the usual manner. This, will effectively prevent any fraying. A woman who does not sleep soundly is in danger of a nervous breakdown. A woman who finds herself weakening in nerve strength, must rest. This re_gb

T must be systematic, not spasmodic. She i must break up the accustomed routine of her work, though she need not give up all -work. She must do all things moderately. She must rise later and retire early. To wash velveteen make a nice lukewarm lather with a good brand of soap, and wash through just as you would a flannel. The water should be removed by pressure, as twisting is likelj. to produce a shaded appearance. After the water is removed the velveteen should be well shaken, and hung in front of the fire, with the right side towards the heat, which will raise the pile as the water passes away. When it is dry place over a thick blanket and iron on the wrong ' side. Keen the Hair Dry. — If you don't want | to be baldheaded before your time (says j a writer on ' ' beauty " subjects) , keep J,your hair dry. If it gets wet accidentally jbe sure to dry it. Take your hair down j at least once in the middle of the dey , and let it get dry. It is moist from perspiration, moist from the atmosphere, , moist from being confined under a heavy | hat. r ' It should be dried. It will rrst the roots besides. Many women ruin their hair with the curling iron. Yet the 1 curling iron is all right if it is not too hot and if you keep it moving. The professional hairdresser perpetually turns the iron, so that it does not rust the hair. Rust is the term applied to that peculiar reddish .condition of the hair when it has i been curled too often with the hot iron. Take some moderately hot water and spray the hair once a week. Use no s^ap. Then dry it thoroughly. Hair takes three hours to dry. To wash the hair viith soap take a warm, pleasant morning when the sun is shining. Have the room very hot, and treat the hair to its soapy bath, using water at a moderate temperature. Don't dash cold water on after the shampoo, as the sudden change breaks the hairs. •W Descriptions of balls, Ac, muxt be endorsed by either the Witness correspondent for the district or by the stcretanfto the ball committee. The MS of any correspondent* who do not comply with thin ride will be se/nt to the secretary for endorsement pr>'or to appearing.- -EM MEL THE. To, em-ure publication in the forthcomina issue letters should rench the Witness office if possible on Satutday nitjht, but on no account later than Monday ' nvjht WEDDING AT WABEPA. The maorriage of Mi»; Mabel Purvis, ' youngest daughter oi Mrs • Purvis, Kaiwera, to Mi "W. Roberts, youngest son of Mr Roberts, "W-arepa, took place at the resi1 dence of the bride's mother or< Tuesday, | August 11. The ceremony was performed Iby the R«v. Mr Orr, of Warepa. Miss j Fletcher (pianist) played " The Voice That '. Biresuthed O'er Eden " as the bride entered tha sitting room on the arm of her brother, Mr I . A. Purvis, who gave her. away. The bridie looked charming: in hear exquisite gown of cream silk, lavishly trimmed with rich lace, her long tulle veil hung nearly to the jnd" of 'hear train, and was caught on to her hair with a d'ainrfcy spray of oarange blossom. She wore a-* bea-utiful bangle, and - also a. brooch, and 1 carried, a Lovely showei bouquet, the gifts of the bridegroom. Miss P. Purvis, sister of the bTidtei, acted as bridesmaid, and Misses M'Kinira. (two little nieces of the bride) acted as flower girls. Mar Andrew Roberta was best man. The brides- | maid, who carried a shower bouquet, looked very well incLead in a pa-etty frock of csreazn • silk, cream, lace yoke, edged with full frills }of laoe. The skiti, was" made very full, with i two rows of French knots at the foot. The flower girls were very prettily do-essed in cream silk frocks, trimmed with lace and 1 blue ribbon. They carried baskets of flowers. The bride's going away diress was a port wine coloured cloth made in the coat and skirt -style, large wine-coloured hat, with white plumes. After the marriage ceremony was performed Miss Fletcher played, the Wedding March as the bridal party and guests left the siting room for the dining xoom, where the wedding breakfast was served. The table looked lovely, being tastefully arranged with white floweare. Tlie customary speeches were given by the bridegroom and best man. In the evening dancing, g*mes, and music were indulged in until nearly daybreak next day. Soaigs were contribuited by Messrs J. Roberts-, J. CaJder (Gore), Fletcher (Gore), also by Miss P. Purvis and Miss Golden. A little tot, Miss Rene M'Kinma, gave a humorous recitation with very good' effect. The music for the dance was ably supplied' by Mar A. Roberts (violin), Mt J. Roberts (piccolo), and -Miss Fletcher (piano). As the young couple were both, very popular, the wedding presents were numerous and costly, including several cheques and a handsome gold watch. The happy couple left for their future home in New Plymouth imid showers of flower petals and the good wishes of their numerous friends. — A Guest. LEAP YEAH. BALL AT TUAPEKA WEST. The ladies of Tuapeka West held a most enjoyable and successful leap year plain and fancy dress ball in the schoolroom on Friday, 7th hist. The school was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the music supplied by Mr M'Corkin<Ja.le '.eft nothing to be desired. The attendance was very large. During the evening songs were sung by Messrs Stirling, Goldsmith, Robertson, M'Coikindale, and J. Roughan. Miss E. Bulfin carried out the duties- of M.C. in a hightly satisfactory manner during the early part of the evening-, Mr H. Sulfiii taking her place after midnight. Great credit is due to tne committee foi the manner in which they carried on* their duties and attended to th« comfort of their guests. A little after midnight supper was handed round, one and all doing full justice to th-e good 1 things provided by their thoughtful hostesses. The j committee all wore a distinguishing badge (a , bow of gold ribbon on the left shoulder). I At 8.30 p.m. the Grand March was led of? by Miss M. Bulfin and Mr R. Bulfin, followed by 30 couples. Among the many handpome dresses worn I noticed the following: — Mass E. Bulfin looked very nice as " Christmas tree " ; Miss Fraser, flower girl ; Miss Stewart, '' Leap Year " ; Miss Allen, red cross matron; Miss" BuJfin, "Education"; Miss M. Stewart, housemaid ; Mis 3M. Bulfin, troubadour; .Miss Hart and Miss S. Real looked very nice as " Erin " ; Miss Fa-hey represented "Erin" also; Miss Smith, j old lady; Miss M'Corkindale, school girl; Miss M. M'Corkindale, Highland lassie ; Miss Belloney, " Xew Zealand " ; Mr Goldsmith, diaarkj; Mr J. Hart, doctor; Mr Osbume, made a very good Irishman ; Mr Bulfin "Tuapeka Times"; Mr Hart, fireman; Mr! C. Cross, trooper ; Mi. T Fahey, powder and patches. Among these in j>lain dress I noticed 1 : — Miss Hartstonge, creani evening dress; Miss Ros.=. flowered delaine; Mis" Woodhouse, light blouse, brown skirt ; Miss Williams, white dress ; Hiss Boetie, cream dress; Mis 3 Sharp, white muslin; Mi&s Real,

cream dress ; Miss> & HaTtstonge, cream dress; Mrs Hall, white silk; Miss B. Fraser, flowered delaine ; Mars Smith, cream, sjilr evening dress ; Miss Allen, white silk blouse, grey skirt; Miss O'Donnedl, light dress; Mrs Man-son, .cream nun's veiling bloixse, I black skirt; Miss Dalziel, white muslin; Miss Cousins, white silk blouse, black skirt ; i Miss Moore, light blouse, blut >kirt; Miss iE. M'Millan, cream blouse, blue skirt. One | very importa.no feature was the admirable manner in which affairs weie oondiuoted by the energetic committee who had charge, the result being one of the most enjoyable dances ever held *' at the West." — Rosebuds. I AHATJBA LADIES' HOCKEY BALL. The Ahaura L-adies' Hockey Club held their ball in James's Hall, Ahaura, on August 7. It eclipsed anything of its kind 1 ever held here before. -The night was perfect, enabling visitors to be present from far and near. The hall *as tastefully decorated by the members of iihe Hockey Club with flags 1 , evergreens, hockey sticks, and the colours of the club. The music was in the capable hands of Messrs Parotti and CulJen (piano and violin), and gave great satisfaction to all present. The floor was in excellent ord«r, and, xnd'er the control of Mr "M. Potts, of Nelson Creek*.- as m«ster of ceremonies, everyone enjoyed 1 themselves. The supper, which -was supplied by the club and their friends, was undoubtedly the bast _ item. cxn> the programme. During the "evening Miss Rose Smith sang the- ballad "Alone," and well earned' tibe encore shereceived. Mr' C. M'Lean's d-ahc-ing of the Highl-and . fling . was much, appreciated. The following "ladies looked very, well: — Mrs M'Cartihy, figured muslin, -gTeen .belt; Mira Blank, black skirt, white- silk blouse; Mrs Davey, Japanese figured 1 blouse, black skirt; Mrs Dudley, checked dress relieved with blue; Mrs Miinroe (Greymouth), stylish brown dxess ; Mrs Shaw, green velvet blouse, ' black skirt; Miss Moore cream silk blouse, black skirt; Miss Campbell (Totara Flat), prettj cream silk; Miss Brooks, cream nun's veiling; Miss Smith, cream muslin-, lace trimmings; Miss R. Smith, pretty white dnress, gold sash; Miss Banks (Heeffcon), blue cashmere, satin trimmings; Miss Hanigban (Reefton), pink over pink satin; Miss Giarth. black; Miss N. Garth, black 3kirt, white silk blouse; Miss H. Garth, black voil-e; Miss Murfin, cream blouse, black '-skirt; Mdss Gilmear (Totara Flat), cream cashmere ; Miss Cressey, cream silk ; Miss Haines, -white voile ; Miss ■ White, white silk, led trimmings; Miss M'Harry. pretty muslin dress, floral sash; i Miss Burrows, white muslin over .pink; Miss Darary, pretty white voile blouse, black skirt; Miss Anderson (Upt>er Moonlight), white silk evening diress; Miss A. Anderson (Upper Moonlight), biscuit-coloured muslin diress ; Miss King, stylish blue dress; Miss Taylor, cream silk blouse, black skirt ; Miss Wallace (Totara Flat), pretty floral delaine; -Miss J. Wallace (Totara Flat), white relieved with red; Miss Paul, nretty cream, blouse, grey skirt ; Miss Hannah, white silk 'blouse, black skirt; Miss Currie, cream blouse, black skirt; Miss J. Currie. cream evening dxess; Miss Williams, red blouse, black jkirt; Miss Sullivan, cream muslin ; Miss Ccarcoran, pal© green blouse, V>ack skirt; Miss Hahn, ■white muslin dress; Miss Walker. aream blouse, black skirt; Miss M. Walker, white evening dre?s; Miss Godfrey, white blouse, blue skirt. — Mountain Rambleb. WAIPIATA SPINSTERS* BALL. On Wednesday, 19th inst., the spinsters of Waipiata. (Central Otago) entertained a laarge number of invited guests to what rcroved to be a bright and picturesque fancy Jress ball. The weather was anything but pleasant, -as rain fell heavily, making the surrounding roads an unlooked-for hindrance to many who -would otherwise have "been, -preservi. Mr H. Dowte (Olowm) and Miss Pearce (Starry Night) led off the grand march at 8.30 p.m. through the nkely-decorated hall, and dancing, with a break for supper, was heartily enjoyed until 3 a.m. During tibe evening brief but cordial votes af thanks were accorded' to Mr Cleland for his cheerful loan of the hall and 1 piano ; to those who supplied the music; and to the spinsters of Waipiata, coupled with the name of Miss I»auxa Dowlc, | the hon. secretary to the committee. Appended i^ the list of fancy costumes : — Miss Dowle, Runaway Girl; Miss Hore, May Queen; Miss Cleland r Folly; Miss Dyke, Queen of Hearts ; Miss Monk, Ivy ; Miss Pearce. Starry Night; Mass Mathias. Cook; Miss Coram. Zingari Girl ; Miss Tregonning, Engiland ; Miss Howel, Nurse ; Miss Paterson,. Queen of Diamonds; Miss E. Tregonning, Pansy ; Miss Jones, Swiss Milkmaid ; Miss Alice Paterson, French Maid; Miss Anderson. Spanish Dancing Girl ; Miss Kirk, Summer; Miss Morrison. Sfoirt Dancer; Miss Laura Dow!*, Gipsy Fortune-teller; Mrs , Fraser, Waitress; Mars Carvalho, Ruination ;_| Mt Herlihy, English Courtier; Mr W-eirr I Artilleryman; 'Mr R. Trego<nn£ug, Stars and j Stripes; Mr W. Pearce, Adjniral; 'Mr H. ' Dowle. Clown; Mr L. Treeronning, Sham- | rock; Mt J. Roberts, Red White, and Blue; j Mr W. Kennedy, Sailor; Mr G. Tregonning, , Baker; Mi M. Graham, Sailor. There were a number of others, especially gentlemen in plain dres3.