CLIPS INSTEAD OF BROOCHES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19070, 15 May 1930, Page 11

CLIPS INSTEAD OF BROOCHES.

clip to be worn in our hats or on one shoulder instead of the brooch we have treasured for so long. The clip, complete with spring, really clips the edge of the felt. They are mostly set in diamonds, and some are picked out with other precious stones. Lady Howe was seen wearing a charming one in London; it was small, and set with diamonds and rubies, and looked so effective with her little tightfitting black s’kull cap. Lady Maud Warrender, at the same part}-, had her long black coat finished with a black fox fur collar, and the Hon Eleanor; Norton wore bottle green. HOW TO HOLD YOUR HUSBAND. Every bride is beautiful on her wedding day. In the first place—she is happy—and happiness is the greatest beautifier in the world. It behoves every bride to guard her beauty and charm with the same zeal that she guards her happiness in order that all three may last straight to the end of her life story. f Gf course, it would be stupid to say fhat a woman can remain young indefinitelv,"but beauty and charm are not qualities that confine themselves to youth. Even age has some compensa-

lions for the woman who loves and is loved. With the passing years come an understanding of life, a fulfilment of hopes, a tolerance for the shortcomings of others, and the result is a mature beauty and charm that age cannot wither nor custom stale, i The clever- young bride manages to combine home-making with charmbuilding and beauty-preservation without sacrifice to either. She sets aside a definite period each day for healthful exercise and keeps her figure in trim. She sees that her sleeping quarters are well ventilated, and thus guards her own beauty and the health of her household. She believes that cleanliness is next to godliness in the matter of beauty, and makes sure that her face is cleansed of all make-up before she retires for the night. And she keeps her hair clean and glossy, for common sense tells her that love itself can hardly .survive unclean and unkempt hair. She had heard that housework rings the death knell for beautiful hands and that broken nails are the common fate of all home-makers. But she does not believe this old wives’ tale. She keeps her hands soft and lovely by giving them the same meticulous care that is accorded the skin of her face. She knows that the homely lemon *s an excellent cure for stains on the hands. She- is a clever young person—this modern bride. She makes it a part of her business to learn all the secrets of enduring charm, and she needs to be told only once that when carelcss-

1 BETTER WAYS. TO GET TJIINGS DONE IN THE HOME. There is no simpler or cheape method of cleaning suede gloves that the use of a white india-rubber. Rut all over while the gloves are on the hand, shake well afterwards and re move any small pieces clinging to the suede. Cane Furniture. When cleaning cane furniture whicl has become slightly discoloured, firsl brush it to remove dust, then scrul with warm soapy water and dry in the sun. Castor Oil for Leather. Leather goods and especially leather furniture will last longer and be less liable to crack if rubbed from time to time with castor oil. This should be used freely and left for an hour before being rubbed off. Then wipe over with a dry rag, and polish with a soft duster. Putting a Polish on Tortoise-shell. If tortoise-shell is beginning to look smeared and dull it should be cleaned with a piece of rag dipped in jewellers’ rouge and polished with a dry chamois leather. An Excellent Draining Board. Ordinary draining boards are so often inefficient that a patent platedrainer which really serves ifcs purpose is something every housewife ought to welcome. Such a drainer was seen recently. In addition to its draining propensities, it collects the waste water underneath so that if the plates are rinsed before being drained, the task of drying becomes unnecessary. Furthermore, since there is no danger of “ drippings,” the drainer can be put on a table or in any other convenient place.