WOMAN’S WORLD.

Patea Mail, Volume XLIX, 19 November 1928, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD.

ITEMS OF INTEREST. Mrs. !•’. Papps is .-pending a week in ‘Wellington with lu;r mother, Mrs. McCready, on her way hack from a holiday visit to Christchurch. A lady resident in Waipukurau received the shock of her life last week. She opened the kitchen door to Jind a two-year-old bull confronting her. A drover appeared on the scene, only to iind that the bull had wandered into the bathroom, spoilt the -bath and g-u pioperly jammed inside the room, which was a litter of wreckage in a minute' 0" two. The lady of the house was frantic .with horror whilst the clumsy la ast was being driven out again. ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Helen -Mary (Madly), eldest daughtei of Mr. and Mrs. jit. F. Cage, Glover Jload, liawera, to Frederick Vincent, only son of Mir. and .Mrs. C. V. .Powell, Wanganui. BRIDE AND BRIDESMAID. Two delightful wedding frocks an. described in aa exchange as follows: “Thu lovely pale golden colouring u the bride ’s toilette was most becom mg. Her gown was fashioned of deep' u ory georgette, sewn all over with a slim leaf design in gold thread* From a [da-in bodice the skirt fell in graceful folds with a dropping hem line a. the hack. Under the beautiful veil o 'Brussels lace was a second veil oi golden tulle and a narrow band ■pi gold bound the veil across the forehead, lluishing with two clusters oi orange blossom at either ear. The bride carried a bouquet of pale primroses, in perfect harm, uy with her toilette. The only maid in attendance, was th.e bride’s youngest sister, who.-., .truck of exquisitely tender green tulb. Emphasised the beauty of the picture :i> Pride and maid stood at the a Pa: rails. The frock had its only trim ming deep tucks of the tulle airang.'*, in diagonal lines across 'he bodice am skirt to follow the line of the hem, which drooped at one side. A big bow of tulle at the waist, and a drapery of the same iilmy stun’ about lie: shoulders completed the delicate effect of Hie frock, which was worn with a wide-brimmed hat, composed of alternate -bauds of tulle and silk in the same shade.

SOME BEAUTY USES FOR VASE LINE. xls a luce cleanser; —Vaseline is pure mincial jelly, which cannot possibly clog tlie pores, as none of it is actually absorbed into the skin. It merely cleanses and protects. Use it after a long journey or a dusty day in the house. For Chapped Hands:—You should tub a Mii-iiJ quantity of vaseline into the hands -ach time after washing', especially if yon have to wash them frequently. It soothes and protects against chapping iby cold or wind. For the Nails: —If you have stubborn and dry cuticle, the kind that splits easily, you should rub in a little vaseline each night. It softens the cuticle, so that you can easily press it back with the orange stick or the towel when you wipe your hands. FT r the Eyelashes smd Eyebrows:A little vaseline smeared on the eyelashes and eyebrows each night with a camelhair brush darkens even the pales! in a more attractive shade. REMOVING TAR STAINS. Tar stains can be removed by rubbing them with a soft rag dipped in eucalyptus oil. Work from the edge of the stain to the centre so that the rest of the garment is not soiled. TO KEEP PLIES AWAY. A few drop's of essence of sassafras or oil of turpentine sprinkled on a rag and puit about the larder will keep hies away. Twenty drops of carbolic acid evaporated from a. hoi shovel will help to banish flies from a room, and a piece of camphor gum the size of n walnut held over a lam]) till consumed will act for mosquitoes. THE MOTH WAR. When you are having clothes cupboards built into your house see that a strip of wood an inch high is' lilted an inch from tin* bark of each, shelf (along its full width). In the trough which is thus formed you will sprinkle napthaline or some of the oilier moth provontat Ives, and you may be certain that no moth will even*tome near your nice now cupboards. it is even better to make a separate trough which can be removed when the stull gets stale, and then cleaned out and refilled. INDIAN FILLETS. Cut small round fillets of steak, dust with curry powder, anil fry in but ter. I’la.cc ench lillei on a round of tried bread, pour some heated chutney over, and serve with Cried bananas. FOR TIRED FEET If your feet are tired, sore, or aching, batin' them in hot water to which a little ammonia has been added.

SALT. Hiu o you ever thought of the wonderful \-;i 1 111 ■ of ‘‘common sail?” Here arc a low tilings that it can do:— If tlio cliimnoy is on tiro, a low handfuls of suit thrown on :ind :i wot. hag or hhwikot hold up before Vho fireplace will extinguish Iho fire. -Marks of .blood can bu removed if the article is soaked in lukewarm water to which some common salt has been added and washed afterwards in the ordinary way. Steeping \egetables in water to which common salt has been added bangs mil and kills slugs and caterpillars. Tliis is good for leaf vegetables cauliflowers, cabbages, spinach.. if coloured clothes put into a bath of cold wafer to which common salt has been added tire allowed to remain .for an hour the colour will not come out in the washing. into a tub. of water put two hand luls oi salt and dissolve; then soak your new blankets, put them on (Inline to dry in a good wind. This will take out the sulphur which left in may discolour to a -blackish tint. I is your throat sore? Are your eyes vired and weak? Have you a laid cut? Do you suffer from nasal affection? if so, use common salt diluted in water as a gargle, a wash, or .a douche —just to suit the requirement. The result is splendid. Only those who have tried common sal', dissolved in warm water know how beneficial is its use for bathing lived feet. SUNDAY PLUM PUDDING. This can lie made during the week and healed up by steaming for two hours the day it is to be used. Six ounces each of flour, chopped suel. stoned raisins -currants, and breadcrumbs; two ounces of mixed peel, one ounce of mixed spice, half-pint of milk, two tablespoons of treacle, flavouring. -Mix all very well together ami boil for five hours. Steam for two hours to ro-hcat. HAVE YOUE WOOLLENS SHRUNK? If your woollens have shrunk and become a bad shape in He wash, it is urobably because of one or other of the following reasons: — The water I vat been toe hot —it should only be lake warm, and, if hard, should have a little ammonia added to it. Soap lias been rubbed on them instead of soap jelly or shredded soap being used. They have been roughly treated, whereas they should bo just gently squeezed and kneaded between the fingers in the soapy lather. The water has been too hot —it or cold water. Plenty of warm -water is needed two or three lots sometimes. The 'woollens, after rinsing, should feel soft to the touch, then bo wrung out as dry as possible, and shaken well. ‘They have been allowed to lie about wot instead of being hung up to dry immediately. USEFUL HINTS. A tiny pinch of carbonate of soda, well stirred into the milk as soon as it arrives, will help to keep it sweet in hot weather. Carpets should always be swept the way of the grain. To brush the wrong way is not only bad for the ctarpet, but tends to force the dust in instead of out. "While starch is still hot drop into it a piece of alum the size of a walnut. This will give a glaze and the articles starched 11111 keep clean longer. A chimney on lire can be put out if a few handfuls of sal! are thrown on t it and a wet blanket held up to shut off the draught. When an umbrella is shabby it can -be renovated by brushing with a solution of ammonia and warm water. FUN. She: ‘‘We've been waiting a long time for that mother of mine.” He: ‘‘Hours, 1 should say.” yhe (rapturou.- ly): 1 ‘ Oh, George!'' Little girl (who has neglected to invite little boy to party); ‘‘l’m very sony Tommy, that I have left it so late in viting you to my tea party.” Hoy; “it's too late now, I've prayed for a blizzard.''