WOMAN'S WORLD.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 171, 12 August 1909, Page 1

WOMAN'S WORLD.

A large "number of Anifriean women are showiug in a very practical manner their distaste for the increased duty which Jias been .put 011 gloves in America by forming themselves into a "gloveless" brigade pledged to discard gloves oil all occasions except in the winter, in London it is noticeable how many important brides have dispensed with them at their weddings, including Lady Brooke and Lady Rosemary Cairns, \-U the • theatre quite a number -of ladies- who de not wear gloves, whilst others efleet a great saving in their, cleaning and glove bills-by simply carrying them with the fan and their gold purse. Woman gardeners everywhere regard with interest the doings at the headquarters of the woman gardeners' moyemaivt—,t ! ho Swaiiey Horticultural ? College .(England). The last report proves that important posts have recently been tilled by women experts, i/iree Swanley graduates having been appointed as teachers at three big horticultural 1 colleges. Twelve have been appointed to act as head gardeners. Seven "go out by the day," and two are working their own gardens. These facts are certainly illuminating. What is possibly of even greater interest is the success of the colonial and home domestic training branch at Swanley; Nearly a hundred students have been elliciently prepared since the branch was established, ami some of these have taken salaried posts in colonial country homes, or have joined brothers or husbands in distant parts of the Empire. The teaching includes training in dairy work, poultry and bee keeping and fruit preserving, aa» well as fruit and flower growing. . Some of the most efficient women in Japan are Chinese women. It is the custom in that country to place the very young children in charge of Chinese nurses, ami when they are older to employ Japanese women. The reason given is because the Chinese women are so faithful in the care of babies. She thinks it is all her fault. She hovers over her charge with anxious care, and makes a great fuss if it appears that anyone is going to behave imprudently with the child. The stalwart fatner of one family used to go into the nursery and toss the little ones high in tile air. But the nurse never failed to remonstrate uuyoibily : "You will kill them in their inside*," she said. The ( hinese nurs expects to take entire charge of a child, preparing everything it eats and washing its clothes.

_ The Women's Local Government Society, London, arc issuing &71 appeal to women in connection with the Metropolitan Borough Council elections, -which take place in November. By the Act 01 31)07 women are now eligible for election on borough councils, and it is urged that tho-ste qualified to vote should see they are enrolled, and make up their minus to return the best cai.uiuates, whether men or women. The fact is emphasised that at last it is conceded by English statesmen that the help of women is needed in public affairs.

In laundering table linen the wearing quality will be preserved and a greater whiteness secured if the clothes are -not hung on the clothes line to dry. When the tab'leicloths are properly 'washed, boiled, and rinsed first pass them through a good wringer, then spread them on a dry cloth, and finally roll up tightly. In two hours they may be ironed if you wish, or they may lie left til! the siext day. Use very hot irons on tlie linen, and a beautiful sheen will be imparted to it.

to Clean (jilt Picture-Frames.—jJoiJ an onion in a little water for a few minutes, cool, then dip a cloth n the water, and wipe the frames over carefully with it. Afterward?] pulisn \wUi a soft, clean cloth, and give a final rub with a new chamois.

Try washing the hands with a little sugar added to the soap. This greatly increases the lather and clca ising power, and will remove dirt, chemical stains, etc. When a lamp wick is short, the lamp often requires tilling. To prevent this take a piece of thick flannelette, cut it the width of thi» wick, and long enough to reach the bottom of the lamp, and sew it lirmly to the wick. The lamp will then burn till quite empty.

For Fair Hair.—To keen blonde hair soft, bright, and glossy procure a small' quantity of bitter almond oil, and rub a. little well into the roots once a week—twice if the hair is brittle. Brush well and regularly, using perfectly clean and moderately hard brushes. To kee.p fair hair really nice it should be washed regularly every month or thre<» weeks. When making a boiled custard, it is often puzzling to know wheu it is just boiled long enough, as if it is boiled too long it will curdle and spoil. Take out the spoon after stirring it round and round, and if the custard will turn back instead..of going the wav you have been stirring it is quite ready, and should be j taken off the tire immediately.