WOMAN’S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, 5 October 1929, Page 23 (Supplement)

WOMAN’S WORLD

- LETTER FROM PARIS? (By. C’olline Roufi’.—Special to News.) Paris, Aug. 1/ ‘ There are many pretty novel dress touches to provide us with change and amusement towards the end of the season. A favourite evening model of one famous designer is the gown of white erepo satin, with flat incrustations of th© material across the front of the fairly short skirt; these pass round the hips and continue in slim floating panels which dip to the ground at the back, .TYPES. IX TULLE. Another important designer is making white silk net frocks for his clients. For the younger ones, he fashions sbortwaisted bodices which mould the figure without a ripple, and full, ankle-length skirts with' row upon row of frills, edged with gold of silver' thread, arranged in festoons. The trimming is usually .a trait of real flowers—roses, tuber-roses, carnations, or flat marigolds —beautifully mounted in damp cotton-wool, surrounded • with silver paper, then set in silk muslin which facilitates. the sewing of the garland to the bodice; the moist cotton-wool keeps the bouquet fresh, while the paper and muslin, prevent stalk and water stains. For the not-so-young clients, who, incidentally, never admit to being not so young, but only of. “a different type,” -the silk net is arranged, layer upon layer, over silver lame, or white taffetas shot with blush rose or lilac. The figure is moulded to the hips, from which flared flounces descend in classic tiers. A STRIKING TOILETTE. A slim girl, with black, polished, quite straight hair, held well over the cars by two -slides set ‘with pearls, wore a most original frock, with a fitted bodice cut in a modest V- in front; but almost to the waist at the back. The skirt was one straight piece of material, of which the selvedge had been cut both side and the edges picoted; this was attached to the bodice in flutes about two inches deep, like umbrella gores. Thus a tremendous amount of fulness went into the skirt, which just touched the ground all round. Thick cream chiffon was used, with a trail of black velvet and silver lame flowers from shoulder to waist. About three metres of the chiffon picoted all round in silver and with flowers cut from black velvet silver-stitchcd to each corner, made' a magnificent shawl scarf. This little gown, which mademoiselle was obliged to hold up with both hands as she passed up and down the staircase, sounds very simple, but the effect was amazingly chic! A pretty idea- for those who are bored with much jewellery is to wear small wrist ruffles' of white silk tulle with their white gowns.

SOME HINTS.

Those who find milk difficult to digest will find it more digestible if a pinch of salt is added- before serving. This also applies to gruel. Scratches can be removed and polish restored to black walnut furniture by rubbing with, a cloth slightly moistened with paraffin oil. A soft chamois leather soaked in cold water and wrung tightly makes an excellent duster. It removes finger-marks and leaves no threads like an ordinary duster.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY,

SIR ROBERT AND LADY STOUT. There, was a.wonderful, rally.of friends from all parts of the Dominion at the birthday party of .Sir Robert and Lady Stout, at their residence, at Wellington, on Saturday (says the Post),. Perhaps it is not given to many to have such good fortune in being able to gather together as many when nearing the eventide ot life, and the happy cordiality of the party was delightful. Sir Robert’s birthday was on Saturday, and that of Lady Stout on Sunday, and many congratulations were given to both. Lady Stout was charmingly gowned in silver grey chiffon satin, and wore also a dainty wrap of ostrich feathers to tone, fastened with a cluster of pale pink roses. Sne carried a bouquet of the same roses and bronze foliage. Many friends arrived with floral offerings in the form'd baskets and.bouquets of flowers, and the room was ‘ filled . with, fragrance, and beauty. Lady. Stout was assisted in entertaining “ by her daughter, .Mrs. Trevor Holmden, who was in fine.black embroidered chifton over white georgette; also Mrs. J. L. Stout, in floral .georgette, .and by -Mrs. T.. D. .Stout, who was in wine-coloured crepe de chine. The tea was set in the adjoining room to the one where the friends were received, and was centred with a crystal vase of fine daffodils and birch foliage. The large cake, iced in pink and white, was at one side, and was adorned, with 86 tiny rose-coloured candles, which Sir Robert was called upon to put out after they had been lighted in his honour. Among the many friends present were the Hon. M. Myers and Mrs. Myers, Mr. Justice Adams, Mr.. Justice Ostler, Air. Justice Smith, the Hon. J. A. Hanan and Mrs. Hanan, Dr. Chappell, Miss 11. Williams (Dunedin). Sir W. Stringer and Lady Stringer, Mrs. Halo Munro, Sir Henry and Lady Buckleton, Miss McLean, C.8.E., and Miss Agnes McLean, Miss Mary and Miss Emily Richmond, Mrs. L. P. Blundell, Mrs. W. Kennedy, Mr. W.' Field, M/1?., and Mrs. Field, Miss Edwin, Mr. J. Mills and Dr. E. Plass-Mills, Miss Haise, Mrs. Burdekin, Messrs. J. L. and Olaf Stout, _Mr. and Mrs. T. Ward and Miss Ward, Mrs.. F. W. Mackenzie, Miss Medley, Mrs. Webb, Mrs.Butts, Yfr.. Watson, and others.

IN THE BAD OLD DAYS.

DRAPERY TRADE ROMANCE. At the Drapers’ Summer School, at Oxford, Sir Sydney Skinner, chairman of Messrs, Barker, of Kensington, described his experiences as a young apprentice in the drapery trade fifty years ago (states the London Daily Telegraph). “I have walked many a time at 10 years of age to work from six until twelve at night, selling goods,” Sir Sydney said. "I was rewarded with a cup of coffee and a little bit of cheese, sleeping under the Conner, and going next morning. That was my introduction to the drapery trade. "I left school at 14, and apprenticed myself to a firm in Holloway,” he continued, “but the till was found to be 10s short each week, sjnd at the end of a fortnight my master sent for my mother and told her.: ‘This boy of yours is no good in the drapery trade, and you had better take him away. He may have ability, but he is no use to us.’ Although J. had not taken the missing cash, I went out of that shop a disgraced youth.:’ The speaker. told how he was later taken before the Drapers’ Company to be formally apprenticed, and his master was asked among other’ question, whether the boy had a bed to himself. The reply was: "I shall manage my business as I like, and my apprentices sleep in a bed.” "Aly first two years I received nothing, my third year £lO, and my fourth and fifth years £20,” Sir Sydney continued. “I was discharged three times during my five years’ apprenticeship.” MONEY AND LIFE.. * The speaker said that, on finishing his apprenticeship, at the ago of 19, ho made a three - months’ tour of Europe on £5O, which he had saved out of commissions, He got as far as Constantinople and back, and when he returned there was only <Js 6d left in his pocket. Sir Sydney’s advice, to young members of liis profession was, "Do not - believe • that it is money that makes enjoyment in life, Enjoyment and satisfaction in life comes from your own inner being and from what yon can make of your own individuality. Some of the happiest men I have ever seen had not a penny. Personally 1 have the greatest contempt for money. Every man and woman is very much nearer than he knows to the staircase of success if only he will take the first step and keep on until he gets to the top.” How long-suffering is the average English customer was shown by Mr. J. G. Williams, chief chemist of Messrs. Selfridge’s analytical and testing laboratory, speaking at the same sitting. “The average customer,” declared Air. Williams, “is exceedingly tolerant, and, even with great justification, only, a few complain. As an example of this, a line ot casement fabrics was advertised and sold very well. After the sale had been progressing vigorously for three weeks, a complaint arrived that the material, advertised as ."bin wide, was, in fact, on b’Oin wide. Of the many hundreds of eustomers an appreciable numbey must have discovered the error, but this was the only eouipJaint ever received.'’

fading COLOURS.

W hen tapestry-covered furniture shows signs of fading', the- colours may be set by lightly wiping over the affected parts with a cloth moistened in a little vinegar. Not only will this check further lading, but, the existing colours will be revived. Ihe most delicately coloured dress materials will not lade after washing if due. care is taken. .For green materials, use alum in the rinsing water. A handful of salt thrown in the water will set light, blue, and hay-water — made by pouring boiling water over bay—is excellent tor washing tan or brown linen. Rinse faded pink dresses in water with a sheet of deep pink tissue paper in it, and they will take on a beautiful shade when drv.