WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 320, 21 February 1910, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

WIIY IS IT? That the man who thinks himself a I martyr when he wears a necktie of his I wife's selecting considers himself en- | tirely competent to choose her clot-lies? I That the husband who never is at a i loss for time to go through the Sunday 1 papers from end to end is always too busy to read the last budget from his wife's family? That John so quickly loses his taste for wii'ey's attempts' at cooking, whie.h he thought "so delicious" before the wedding bells rang? That .Mary's sense of smell should be so different before and after marriage, ■when tobacco is in question? That the man who has most to say about how a house should be run gives' the least allowance for that running? That other people's bad boys always seem so much worse than your "holy terror"? That most husbands find it so much easier to say nice things about iMieu wives than to them? That man dreads' a Da-Id head, yet is loath to part with his hat even in an elevator with women present? That Mary never can see that the woman who is making eyes at her John has beauty in those eyes? That the money paid in doctor bills is so much harder to part with than the money that goes for the rousing time which means sickness? That the girl pavt- the sentimental age finds it so much easier to fall in love with a fat bank account than with a lean one? That the girl who is loudest for "love in a cottage" never makes the best of it when she is once in it? That the father who growls at Willy for pounding his drum will toot a cornet for hours when the neighbors wish to sleep? That the husband who nevei- can tell where his own money goes' is most disagreeable when wifey cannot make her accounts come out? HINTS. How to Wasli a Wool Shawl. —Make a lather of soap and warm water in which you can comfortably bear your hand, and squeeze the shawl until it is clean. Soap should never be rubbed on knitted articles' of any description. Then, rinse it in several waters of about the same temperature as the suds, squeeze the water out, or run it through the wringer (do not wring with the hands), and let the shawl lie in a hea.p on a clean dry cloth to dry. Move it about now and then. When it is nearly dry spread a clean sheet on the floor, and pin the sliawl out on this to its proper size. It will dry to whatever Shape you pin it. When dry it will be as soft and fluffy as when new. Never hang a shawl on the line to dry, as this will stretch it. When laying oilcloth, if the room is being entirely covered the oilcloth should be cut an inch or so smaller than it is actually required, as after it is laid down it always swells'. Another point to remember is to take out any tacks there may be in the flow, or they will work through the oilcloth and make , untidy holes. A professional always j brushes the back of the floorcloth over I with size to make it stick to the floor. Of course, if the floorcloth is in large ; pieces your husband will require a sharp curved knife s'uch as the workmen generally use, as an ordinary knife would be worse than useless for the purpose. To keep bread-boards, pastry-boards, or tables white, mix together one pound. | of lime, two pounds of soft soap, with j three pounds of silversand, and put into j a jar. "Rub some of the mixture on the ! article to be cleaned; rub it. well in j with n wet scrubbing-brush, rinse well ! with clean cold water, then wipe dry. • Cleaning a Looking-glass.—First rub I the surface with a cloth dipped in methylated spirit, and then sprinkle ! with finely-powdered blue. Leave it for ' a few minutes, then well polish with a silk duster, j The charm of eating in tlie open air • is not sufficiently appreciated. Meals taken out of doors arc ahvavs better j digested than those eaten in the house, j The girl who would have a healthy I mind in a healthy body must have | plenty of rest, and, above all, regularity in all things —meals, sleep, work, j and recreation. j Shoes are more suitable than boots ! for several reasons. They allow evap- ■ oration, strengthen the ankle-joints, and I give greater freedom for walking and I running. i Over-eating and over-drinking coars'en j the skin; the complexion will become, i clearer and the - eyes brighter if less food is taken. Of course, have enough, but. ! just that and no more. ; It is Impossible for human beings to : shoot up where sunlight is deficient, i Never be afraid of too much sun in a j room where you are at work, and never ■worry about it bleaching the furniture. Damp feet are one of the chief sources of illness. If you have been standing about in damp boots a long time, change them and your stockings when you come in, and if the feet are very cold, sponge with hot water. This will save raapy a chill. An apple or orange eaten before breakfast is worth its weight in gord, but apples shouldn't be taken unless the digestion is' very good. For chapped hands apply at niirht equal parts of olive-oil and glycerine—it is a fine remedy. Some people prefer ' equal parts of glycerine and sal volatile, i Gaiters are not only comfortable for

winter, but are very healthy. By keeping the feet and legs warm, the blood circulates freely and many colds are saved. Constant friction with e. soft towel is excellent for the complexion, for tlie skin is thus kept healthy and free from spots. Oatmeal is invaluable in winter. Buy the finest you can get and keep a jar of it on your wusiisland. After washing the hands, rub in a little, and use a teaspoonful in a. basin of water as a softener. Always stand well on the ball of the feet, and never, when walking, allow the heel to come .down first. It is not in the least necessary that one should be rigid in one's endeavor to avoid round ■shoulders. Keep the edge of the shoulders down and don't force them hack in that ridiculous would-be Gibson manner.