NOTES FOR WOMEN.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16805, 31 July 1920, Page 5

NOTES FOR WOMEN.

BY SISTER ANN I

Sirs. Paget returns to Palmerston North next week. Mrs. W. A. Alexander and her daughter Phyllis have returned to Auckland. Mrs. Peak© (Te Awamutu) is staying with her mother, Mrs. Dodgshun. Miss Marshall is the guest of Mrs. Haraerton, Inglewood. Miss B. Bayly is visiting her sister, Mrs. Giblin, at Wanganui. Mrs. Collier left this week for Wellington. Miss Inez Kirkby. who has been the guest of .Mrs. L. Kirkby, Inglewood, has returned to Now Plymouth. The engagement is announced of Mr. W. Alexander - , Waverloy. only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Alexander, New Plymouth, to Miss Iranui Macdonald, niece of Mrs. AY. J. Honoylkld, Moturoa, New Plymouth. Miss D. Bradbury has returned from Wellington. Mrs. Gordon Fraser is visiting Auckland. Miss Brewster is spending a few days at Hawera, where she is the guest of Mrs. 11. APLcan. The engagement is announced of Miss Minnie Douglas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dougins, of Mangere, and niece of the Right Hon. W. F. Masses - , to Mr. C. M. Jones, of Auckland, third son of Mr. J. L. Jones, lato of Mangoro. Airs. P. N. Jeffreys (Greymouth) is the guest of Mrs. Alan Maters. A very jolly jazz party, got up by a number of enthusiasts, was Held, at the lyia Ora Tea Rooms on Wednesday evening. On Wednesday evening Airs. Cowling gave a coming-out dance for her daughter. Aliss Gwen Barnett. The dance was held in the East End Pavilion, which was prettily decorated for the occasion. Tho supper table was artistically arranged with violets, snowflakes and asparagus fern. Airs. Cowling received her guests in a black crepe do chine gown relieved with emerald green. Aliss G. Barnett wore a dainty -white crepo do chine frock and carried a beautiful bouquet of daphne and violets. Miss Clatworthy, formerly of New Plymouth, has joined tho nursing staff of Dr. Cooper’s private hospital. An exchange announces tho engagement of Aliss Mary LcCren, only daughter of Air. and Airs. E. A. LeCron, of Timaru, to Air. John Sim, youngest son of Air. Justice and Airs. Sim. * * • As “jazzing” has a detrimental effect cn match-making compared with the waltz, the older dance is regaining popularity in London. John Hopkins wires from Auckland that the Ccsaroni concert party is meeting with the success expected. Little Aliss Gladys Vincent, tho child violinist with the Ccsaroni Concert Co. is an exceptionally brilliant player, and created quite a furore in Auckland, sharing tho honours with Ccsaroni. A cablegram from London states that Aliss Alary Pickford, the well-known cinema artist, is taking refuge oh tho Isle of Thanet (Kent), haring been advised by a London specialist to avoid the crowds of London. She is tho guest of Lord and La eta Northciiffe. “Princess Pat,” as she used to he styled, daughter of the Into Duke of Connaught, who resigned her Royal titles on her marriage with tho Hon., Alexander Ramsay, sets an example in domesticity to mothers in the fashionable world. On fine days she may bo seen wheeling her little son out for his morning airing. Other young society matrons are also now beginning to take their little ones out themselves, dispensing with attendant nurses. Writ-in«r of the P-inee of Wales' journey across Australia, the official correspondent says: “A station named Hughes, which is next to Forrest, has a total population of eight persons. AVe saw them all. A children’s swing, erected near ono of tho cottages caught tho visitor’s eye at once. It was erected for the benefit of 25 per cent, of the population—namely, two little girls, who came dancing out to meet the train, dressed in clean white frocks in honour of the Prince's visit. The Prince, accompanied by Lord Louis ATountbatten, alighted from the train. Both called on “Alum” and “Dad, ’ attended by the small girls and preceded by a black spaniel carrying tho Union Jack in his mouth, frisking and wagging bis tail ecstatically. Tho Prince and Lord Louis Alountbatten disappeared into tho little cottage, which is 200 miles from anywhere. The Royal visit will probably bo remembered by "that lonely family and treasured more gratefully than by many of the most crowded assemblages in the great Australian capitals. As the train steamed off two little figures in clean whits dresses could' be seen waving vigorous farewells to the Prince from tho middle of that vast saltbush desert, with its circular horizon that seemed to extend into infinity.” *> * * * A London correspondent writes that Mr. and Airs. Arthur Alyers (Auckland) were, among the guests at tea in the House of Commons of the Empire Parliamentary Association. The meeting was arranged to enable members of the executive and hospitality committees of the association in the Lords and Commons to moot tho members of Dominion Parliaments and their wives who are visiting London. Airs. Lowther was tho hostess. At a court on' June 24, Airs. Myers was to be presented by Lady Curzon of Kedleston. At tho same court, Airs. Alfred Nathan (Auckland) was to present her two daughters, and another New Zealander to have similar honour was Airs. Lawrence Chaytor. * * * The new scale fixes the minimum salary of assistants in London primary schools at £2OO for men and £lB7 10s for women. Men’s salaries can riso to £425 per annum, and women’s to £346. Princess Alary celebrated her 23rd birthday on April 25. A mother who lias had her childrensuffering from mumps advises for the benefit of other mothers whose children may be simila-ly afflicted that she has foil - ’ - ' 1 D'c : -pl-cntimi i ' -verm a ’ plrofrsv.'.i i o.utice applied , to - . • mumps gives great relief, and only r ■ quires changing onoe in every 24 hours.

I Directions as to how to use it are given ! with the antiphlogistin. The result ; is very-soothing, and the pain greatly lessoned.” * ♦ * Tho gramophone has been introduced into a laundry at Bath (England) to stimulate quicker work, and already, it is reported, there is a marked difference. _ Popular ditties aro played, and the girls, as they scrub or iron, take then up with zest. So interested are tho workers that they have supplemented tho firm’s supply of records by bring some of their own. A London firm recently adopted a similar incentive to industry by introducing a house song, “Work for your living with your might and main,” one stanza of which runs:— Up in the morning with a rub, ruh, rub ; Up in the morning for a jolly cold tub; Up for your breakfast, up for your train; Up to begin again tho grand old game. HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS. When making milk puddings, a good “rule of thumb” is to allow just enough of the grain to cover lightly the bottom of tho dish that is being used. Tannin inside a metal teapot is best cleaned with common salt. Potato peelings put into a stained decanter will make it clean and bright. Run the tap in the morning for a few minutes before filling tho kettle, as the first water has been lying dead on iron pipes ail night and is unwholesome. To poach eggs nicely, stir tho water with a spoon quickly ior a l'ew_scconds, then drop the egg gently into tho “hole” in tho centre. This prevents tho white leaving the yolk and scattering about the pan. A few drops ot hot "vinegar will rc-nic-.-o the most obstinate wnitewasn or distemper splashes. The lightness of batter puddings is much improved if two toaspoonfuls ot ground nco are added to tiio Hour beloro mixing. To.remove the lids from boot polish, vaseline, metal polish, and all kinds of flat tins, placo iho tin on tho floor on its edge, then place your foot on it, and roll it backwards and forwards. This never fails to remove the most obstinate If bright saucepans and kettles have to bo used over a smoky lire, smear a little grease over the bright part, and it will prevent tho smoke from blackening tho metal. If washed after uso in hot water tho pan will be as bright as ever, Paraffin rubbed on a shiny coat collar will make it look new again. Tho flannel used should bo frequently edTo turn scraps of fat awl oddments of dripping into clear frying fat, put them all, whether cooked or uncooked, into a saucepan. Half cover them with cold water. Boil quickly, uncovered, until the water has all evaporated and it is no longer bubbling. Let it got cool, but not sot, then strain through muslin into a jar. For a festering sore—especially such as has boon caused by a scratch from a rusty nau or other blood-poisoning cause,’ make this mixture-.—Equal parts of pure honey and castor oil mixed into a paste with- flour. Apply every 20 minutes on a linon rag, until the pain stops and all the bad matter is drawn out. This may save amputation of a finger or limb if persevered wiili. Tho mixture has astonishing “drawing” power. Handles that constantly come off cupboards, chests of drawers, doois, etc., may bo permanently secured by warming some powdered alum in an iron spoon and applying it at onco. When measuring for a new stair carpet, allow for tho upright and flat pail- of an extra stair; and m faying, fold tho extra piece under at the bottom. The carpet can, at intervals bet-moved up the stairs a few inches at a time, and,by this means the wear will bo equally spread over the carpet and its life considerably lengthened To boat an egg quickly, break it info an ordinary glass tumbler. Place a piece of clean tissue paper on tnc top. Hold it firmly down all round to keep out the air. Place the other hand on tho top of the paper and shaae the tumbler vigorously two or toree times. The egg is then ready for use without any further effort, and is as well beaten as if whipped for 10 minutes. Saute Kidneys.—Skin and cut two or throe kidneys across into extremely thin slices. In a little hot butter or fat in a frying pan slowly cook a leaspoonful of very finely chopped onion, r.rui when lightly browned add the sliced Kidneys, a small tcaspoonful of finelychopped parsley, salt and pepper, tailing care to have butter or fat to thoroughly moisten the whole. Toss over the fire for 5 minutes, add i teaspoonful cornflour, moisten with gravy or water; stir over tho fire unti. well mixed in, and serve with as little delay as possible. Soda Scones. —Mix with 11b. of flour a- littlo salt and a teaspoonfu! each or bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar. Mix to a soft dough with sour milk, form into six thin cakes, and bake on a hot girdle. Ginger Biscuits. —Mix 11b. of flour with a tcaspoonful of baking soda with the lumps pressed out, two toaspoonfuia of ground ginger, and a little salt. Crumble into these ingredients ill), of lard. Mix with four teaspoonfuls of golden syrup, on o tablespoouful of milk, and moisten the whole to a st.'f paste. Knead and roll out thinly, cut into neat rounds, and bake in a moderate oven for 10 minutes. The biscuits become crisp when they are cok. Boiled Suet Pudding.—Required; .One cupful of suet (chopped fine), one cupful of sweet milk, one cupful of raisins, one cupful of currant®, half a cupful! of citron (cut fine), three cupfuls of flour, half a tcaspoonful of salt, two toaspoonfuls ot baking powder, two rggs, one teaspoonful of cinnamon, and one cupful of molasses. Mix well. Put it in a covered, tin pail, and put' Hie pail in a kettle of hot water. Bod steadily for three hours. Wholemeal Scones.' —Into three slightly heapei tcaeupfuls of wholemeal and one heaped toacupful (jib.) of flour rub a piece of lard or other fat the 1 sizo of an egg (2oz), then mix in one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda, two tcaspoonfuls of cream of tartar, a small level teaspoonful of salt, aud a teaspoonful' of sugar. Mix into light dough with half a pint of milk °*' butter-milk. Roll out rather thinly, stamp into small rounds, and allow them to remain on baking tins away from the fire for a good hour before baking in a moderate oven. Fish Pie.—Take 111), of cold cooked fish, remove it from tho bones, flake it, and put it in a picdisli with pepjjer and salt and one tablespoonful of milic or cold fish sauce. Put 12oz. of cold potato through a wire sieve, or mash smoothly with a fork. Melt Joz. of dripping or butter in a saucepan, add to it pepper and salt and one tablespoonful of milk, add tho potatoes, and stir fill smooth and hot. Place them on the trp of tho fr-h '■•month over with - h-t))*". ’•'•ark round neatly, ami rough i'-' Mp with a fork. Place tho T>ie- ■ a baking sheet in a hot oven i for 10 minutes to brown. Serve hot-.

Potato Soup.—Required. Two pounds of- potatoes, |lb. of onions, Soz. of butter, five pints of water, one pint of milk. Wash, -pare, and slice the potatoes, skin and chop the onions, put them in a saucepan With the butter and water, and boil till the onions and potatoes can bo crushed smooth with a fork. Rub it through a colander, put back into tho saucepan with the milk, add a teaspoonful of salt and pepper,, boil up, and serve. MAKING FLOWERS LAST. A woman who always seems able to keep her house bright with flowers, oven in tho winter, gives a useful hint by moans of which blossoms may be made to last. She says that when she gets tho blooms she holds the end of tho stalk in a candle or gas fiarao for a minute or so. When the stem is quite charred tho flowers are arranged in water as usual. This simple plan, which is American in origin, prolongs tho life of all flowers to a surprising degree. Many kinds that do not ordinarily keep well in water will last finely if their stems are charred. As well, too, wilted blossoms that seem almost hopeless can bo revived by this method. Certainly the idea is worth trying now that flowers are getting scarce and expensive.OVERALLS TO THE FRONT IN AMERICA. In some towns of the United States, “Overall Clubs” have been formed, tiro members of which engage to wear blue dungaree overalls and to refrain from -purchasing ordinary suits while the present high prices continue. At a luncheon given lately in honour of Senator Underwood guests and waiters alike appeared in overalls. A.nd at least one fashionable wedding in New York has given prestige to this new stlf-denjing ordinance. At the wedding of Miss Gertrude Reinhardt and Sir Wramnoy Frederick at tho Wal-dorf-Astoria Hotel, which was attended by a select society gathering, tho bridegroom wore regulation blue overalls, while tho bride- wore a dress of bine ohambray gingham, coating about £l, and the bridesmaids’ drosses of blue checked gingham. BRIDE FOR OUR PRINCE. PRINCESS YOLANDA OF ITALY. A ROYAL ROMANCE. Tho following “exclusive” cable, dated from Romo, appears, under a portrait of Princess Yolanda of Italy, in a recently received issue of tho Los Angeles Times;— “ Verification from an official source of the reported engagement of the Princess Yolanda and the 'Prince 1 ’ of Wales could not be obtained by tho Times correspondent. Court circles are intensely interested in tho report cabled to tho Times by Arthur S. Draper, and tho general opinion is that Mr. Draper’s article was inspired. “It is admitted that the marriage would ho agreeable to the. King and Queen,. and that the Princess is not averse to having the handsome young Englishman as her husband, but tlioro is believed to he a decided objection to tho Princess renouncing her faith.”