WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 228, 9 January 1911, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Conducted by "Eileen"). COLORS AND FASHIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. FASHION' NOTES FROM LONDON London. November 18.

Fashion is a friend to women just so long n.s what it dictates suits their particular type. It is an enemy, pig-headed and unlovely when inadaptable, and there is no more necessary rule for a woman to member in choosing her dresses, hats, etc., than that which says that a gown, however wonderful, must be subservient to the peculiar personality of the woman who wears it. White, for instance, did my sex but remember it, is exceedingly hard on the face, figure, and even hands of the woman who dons it. Is she young, or even middle-aged and youthful, it will accentuate her dainty charms. Is she old, with hair like snow, but with a pretty figure, she will look queenly in a dress of something soft and white, per-] haps. But is she too thin, too square, too round, too short, or too massive, then white will reveal and even seem to draw; attention to every defect. It is unfortu-j nate, this, because the mental vision of! herself in white appeals to nearly every woman—white, that seems the outward and visible sign of purity, youthfulness, daintiness, ami regal dignity as no other, color does. Simulated youth, however, is horrible, as all will agree, and white worn by those it does not become gives that impression. Pink—a color beautiful in itself—is another snare-. Strange, to say, it is one of the colors most to be avoided, by all but a few. A dark woman of irreproachable complexion may wear and grace it with impunity, but the same; style of woman with ruddy checks would | be instantly coarsened in appearance did she appear in it, anil it is specially unkind to the, pale, fair woman, whose beauties it will cheapen till she and they appear insignificant. It is distasteful to us to imagine ourselves looking common, but let anyone of us who is blonde, tall and buxom see herself in pink with eyes of discrimination, and we must confess ourselves at least not refined-looking. Violet shades—all the lovely variations of purple, heliotrope, mauve, etc.—provide pitfalls also, and can only bo donned with discretion, liy itself, again, this color has a special lure for us all, yet it can appeal vulgar to a degree when inappropriately worn. The dark, stout woman of very br.ight complexion must beware of its effect on her. Certain greens and blues, and nearly all reds, must be considered carefully before being adopted by a woman, who would always appear well gowned, before she wears them.

FASHION CHANGES. | As with colors, so with fashions. Here such broad effects as short coats and long coat will serve us instances. The great dressmakers and tailors have been trying for some months to bring short coats once more into fashion, and though they have not succeeded in tins, a coat reaching just to the hips lias been worn by women to the utter ruin of their figure in appearance. If a woman is in the least inclined towards embonpoint, such a coat gives her a horrible square-block appearance, yet such women have cheerfully donned the fashionable garment. Empire style is another that is for the woman of medium slimness only, the flatchested, thin woman, and the, buxom wearer must beware of its simplicity. The tight skirt, the pleated skirt, the still" white collar, even white gloves and embroidered stockings, all may prove utterly inappropriate if worn by the wrong type of woman. White kid is to be put to all sorts of novel uses this season. There are broadbrimmed hats of it showing, either worn plain, with a single band of the same leather round the crown, or trimmed with fur, feathers, and flowers of satin or kid. White kid collars and cuffs are used for black velvet costumes, and various neck-bands, and ties are also fashioned out of the now popular leathers. Mud's in suede lined with fur are now made, and worn on a chain and fitted with a large outside pocket. A suere dress sash is another novelty. Fancy handkerchiefs, after many years of no other embellishment than lace or embroidery, are now interlaced along the border with ribbon, which is finished off in a bow at each of the four corners. Baby ribbon is generally used for this purpose, but in the ease of wider ribbon there is only a single bow, in order to avoid clumsiness. White handkerchiefs are also being made with an edging of colored lace to match the gown worn. CLEANING DARK FURS.

A valuable hint is given in a current periodical for cleaning dark furs that may be useful to New Zcalanders for next winter. Put a quantity of newbran into a pan, and put over a lire to warm. Be careful to stir it briskly all the time to keep it from burning. When it is thoroughly warmed, rub it vigorously into the'fur with your hand, repeating the process several times. Afterwards brush the fur thoroughly, and you will find that it looks quite fresh again.

A I'LEA FOR OLD FASHIONS. "Surely these women who have lived and laughed' and loved -want a better setting for such matured beauty and character,'" says an anonymous writer this week of the fashion that trims old ladies with bugles, heavy jet, etc., li as befitting their age." "Could not they he allowed to wear the style of drew they wore in their youth? I mean early Victorian robes, with their sweet sloping shoulders and pretty lace head-dresses, with little posies fastened into their lichu-like bodices. Think what sweet memories it might bring them, so that, instead of looking for 'the end of the journey,' they could live in the past of springtime and happiness." |

NOTES. The bolero and leg-of-mutton sleeves are to return to fashion sliortly, we are told. Followiujr on charmeuse and satin, corded silks and moires are now favorites among the materials for tailor-made costumes. ■V detachable train is one of the newest ideas in dress. It certainly sounds very sensitive from the description given. as it can be attached for weddings, garden parties, or anything ceremonious, and need not be worn in the house, where it must be acknowledged it is always rather in the way. This new kind of train hangs

like a flat sash from a high waistbelt, and can be attached with fancy buckles or cords to the side panels of the skirt.

Cut steel dress ornaments, hair bandeaux, etc., are extremely popular just now, even waist girdles sharing in the

vogue. To clean a white felt hat or one of a light color that has become soiled, use 'French chalk. If possible, remove the ti'jmniings of the hat, and put the chalk thickly on. slightly rubbing it into the felt. Let it remain for an rour or so, then brush it oil' with a hard brush, spreading a newspaper or sheet under the hat. Fuller's earth may be used in the same way, and is very good for a hat of a cream tint. A REMARKABLE WEDDING.

The craving for the bizarre is stronger than respect for public sentiment. There is no suppressing the desire for notoriety or for novelty. "The latest instance is interesting, even though somewhat shocking to the sense of propriety. A wealthy San Francisco society woman—at least she is described so in the despatcheswas married the other day in New York to a Seattle business mail. Enjoying the privilege of acquaintance with a. gentleman of leisure and unusual taste, who has a knack of doing things attractively the wrong way, this happy pair allowed him to arrange their wedding according to his own conception of what a marriage ceremony should be. The details of this remarkable wedding as set forth by the versatile Mr. Delroy read like a romance bound .in yellow paper. The climax of the affair, however, consisted in the presence of four of the 'cutest, darliiigest. prettiest, most lovable little .Japanese spaniels this world has ever seen. With these sweet little creatures in attendance, the happy couple took their vows and started fo'rth on what is to be hoped is a career of happiness punctuated by numerous social occasions graced by these inexpressible dogs. It is interesting to note at this juncture that Mr. Delroy is, according to his own testimony, the man who invented the monkey dinner. This might have been expected. The dog bridesmaid wedding is just about the sort of novelty that a monkey-dinner man would project. Having made a travesty of a banquet, it was not dillicnlt for him' to progrrs- to the point of mocking matrimony.—Washington Star. VICAR'S WIFE IN COURT ALLEGED SCENE AT CLERGYMAN'S GRAVE. Tendon, November 22.

A strange ease in which a village clergyman's wife was summoned by the local"grocer for behaving towards him in a disorderly manner, was heard yester--av at Hanley. The defendant was Mrs. Mary Jones, wife of the Rev. A.. E. Jones, vicar of Smallthorne, and the complainant was ■ lames Tolhvright. who asked that Mrs. Jones should lie ordered to find sureties.

Complainant said that after attending early celebration of Holy Communion at Smallthorne parish church on Sunday, October 9, he went with a friend named Benjamin Cone to place some (lowers on the late vicar's grave. Whilst he was so doing Mrs. Jones came on the scene, and, after calling him a hypocrite, said: "If I had been the vicar in charge this morning 1 would have passed you by, you dirty dog." Witness asked what he had done, and she replied: ''Von dirty dog; I don't know how you dare come to church, you dirty, grinning dog." Complainnnt added that once when he was talking to the vicar at the vicarage, Mrs. Jones entered the room, -and said: '■What? In my house? You dishonest, dishonorable, money-grabbing rascal; get out."

The defendant completely denied the accusations, and the stipendiary said there seemed to lie some sort of ill-feeling in the parish, but what the undercurrent was had not been shown. Taking the evidence for complainant and the character of correspondence into consideration, he felt justified in dismissing the summons.