IN WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 27 July 1907, Page 3

IN WOMAN'S WORLD.

CARE OF THE HAUL

Time Inn* with none too lenient a c band oa the avenge woman nowadays 1 and the exigencies oi the modem eolflure f and its severities of erimping, waving | anil •rtiflcial curtleg are not without ' their consequence*, Whether women, as a whole are endowed by Nature to stand < the stteas Of life than were their grand- < nwtbers'in the days gone hy, or whether j want of care ia early childhood and girl- i .kkxl, I* in fault, it it certain that the i tb'indant locka which ware once the rula 1 rather thaa the exception, are seldom enough *e«o nowadays. Too much rush . and hurry, aa existence at high pres- 1 aure, erer-incnaaißfi responsibilities, and —in cities —too little nuligSi and fresh i air; hare each in their turn been suggested i< probaUe causes, but in addi- ' tinn, it is only true to a<ld that ignor- : anre, want of leisure, and negligence are responsible for a great deal of the - paucity and poorness of the coiffure, laatead of constantly trying a fresh

wuh, or oltion whenever the hair begins to get thin it would be far better in many easfcs if a good tonic were takeo and a more healthy and active life pursued. Heavy hat*, supplemented witS thick velvet banfltaux which press on the head, are especially if ths fatal practice is made of wearing the hat throughout the day indoors. Tiehip up the hair too tightly with a piec« of tape has likewise an inimical effect, while the uie of hard brushes cannot been too strongly condemned. Everyone nowadays is more or less obliged to rais* th» hair off the face by some means or another, but In* choosing a pad care •hooM be taken to Me that it is perfectly ventilated. A wool cushion or tonpe of hair acts as a poultice, and overbed t a the skin of the scalp, while those of platted or ventilated hone-hair, although perfectly innocuou when new. are to tw shotted when the won and frayed edges tab Una scalp at either end, as in time thaycausea bald patch and irritate (be skn. To let down the hair for an hour daily i» one of the beat and easiest methods of encouraging It to glow, and represents one which is both practically possible to every oa« and at the same time costs nothing Fresh air lowing freely through the hair itinulates the roots while ranlight cannot he beaten as a color and tone restorer.

If the hair is to hart a good glo»s ■ whan dry it should never be washed on a damp day, nor should R be dried in frost of a hot Sic. The heat of the sua I* the heat drier, bat hi its absence the safest method of achifTing this end is thai of fanning, a tress of hair bong lifted at a time by an attendant, who, with the other hand should gently fan the hair about the roots. As regards shampoo specifies, many people pin their faith In the yoke of an egg—the hair being Unit well rinsed in borax and water. Pure Castile soap is also a safe medium, while Uqald egg juleps or powders, prepared by any reputable* hair specialist, ' can always he used with impunity. Tf a few grains of potanmnn carbonate are added to a soapy lather, the hair will heroine soft and fluffy after it is dry, Whße a good plan—when the hair is not naturally rurly—i* that of vsing a curling lotion after shampooing in order to prerent an unbecoming straight and lank appearance. Quince seed is often used for this purpose, three teaspoonfnl* of tha seeds in a pint of hot water being trst steeped far some benrs. the liquid being then strained off and slightly perfumed. After washing—and, indeed, at any tin*—crimping and waring with hot irons Is a mistake. Not only does this practice dry the hair to an unnatural extent, earning it to break and split, bat is time it destroys any natural ware which may exist. Few people give enough time to the process of rinsing the hair after shampooing. Soap dings to the hair readily, and besides being moat injorions if left to dry in, it robs the eoWaca of mnch of its natural gloss. A little borax in the list rinsing water will be tavd/hrigftrit ammonia-tin the ease of Wondni—should be avoided, as it tends to deaden and fade the hair, hut a few drop* of quinine will help greatly in cooateraeting any tendency to greatness. lotioaa, sneh as brflliantine or tonka, skontd fever be applied with a sponge or With He palm of the hand, the correct method being that of rubbing a few drops on a tooth Brash and rubbine tUa sreil into the -roots. Van white- hair,-the envy of Aose who are obliged to suffer a long probationary period of "pey'' In its various stages, taffies with it its own responsibilities. -A noting eßamey, a dusty drive, ralwu Jeolqeys, and foggy weather are eHSe Mmfcal to its condition and whes ftipit cleansing becomes a problem 9Wbg tobcreasing age and eonwpoaffitg liiammty to cold the problem b*eoan«a* diflratt one. In such -asea, the great, stand-bye of the whitehnired woman ta iff takum powder, the powder being placed in a box with a perforated lid and shaken well over the scalp before gaby to bed. It should be then ayatematl taffy brnahed into the skin ind left all night,'iv» minutes at least •n the morning being devoted to brushing •he hair- well, se aato rid tt of all trace of powder.

WOMEN'S SMOKING FADS. —* " . . > ii% The latest deem of Loodon Society, Jiat erery item la a imou'i toilette must hiaoriM h coloring, ku affected «tcb the codrirul eigirette. The aew dgantto iot the fair sex baa no <wk orgold'tfcimth fitted with a tiny cylinder «f taffeta *ok to Batch the gowa. These rfgsrettae de hue are enclosed in a cast of braeaded aflk, scented with the owner's faiwtte perfume. Dainty ■Uworerwlbaiw to match the cases are provided, which contain one of the new siber eleetrie cigarette tighten. An enterprising West End firm has mated the togai'l "dip-on amoking gown." "It fa aa extraordinary thing that althought cigarette smoking has been fashionable among Jadies for years noliody has suggested a smoking-room toilet," the manager "aid to in Express representative. "Tea gowns hare been a womaa't flair •tandby, and they are hardly nttatte for a smoking costume. Oar sßp<«n imoking robe* are made of colored tussore silk for the rammer, and relreteen for Jhe winter. The garment has to be put Bb*lw head. "fire-side' slipper* sfe nuirle of the in*tep with »atin rib-' '*" * w REFUSE TO BE UNHAPPY. j

A unit' is contagious. Perhaps you netcr thought o( that. Yon knew that fear was catching, that discontent travelled like wildfire, that sickness bathings, and we all know the deadly regot sickness. We acknowledge these things, and we all know the deadly result t. Why not change the thought! Why not recognise that confident in the future happiness and good health are also contagions? It was a wise philosopher "In -,ii<l, "Thoughts are things." It n< a pood philosopher who declared, "A* a man thinketh, mis be."' "Practice makes pertnet," is a sarin# the truth of which u axiomutk*. Sow optimism, practice good nature, and you will reap peace, joy, and contentment. N*o one can make you un-' happy if you refuse to be unhappy. Try it, and *e if it does not work. I

SOME BABY DONTB. Dnn't ruck babies; ft injure* tjie tin. Don't tease babies; it wil make them •ss. Don't trot bullies; it excite* the brain t math. >m't dress babies stylishly: it is cruel adorn a rose. »n't let too many strangers handle wi; it will spoil their disposition. Jon't wake babies np to show them; y need all the sleep they can get. Wt put too many clothes on babies hot weather: it will muse prickly tent* forget fo gire cool water often; 1 the only thing to quench thirst and •id off ferer. Vm't pnt long clothes on any baby; weight has killed dozens of babies, snty-dght inches is long enough for •fbrt.