Fashion and Things Feminine.

Woodville Examiner, Volume XXVIII, Issue 4627, 7 May 1915, Page 4 (Supplement)

Fashion and Things Feminine.

By SUA RfiELLBR ~ - Copyright,

A PRETTY' MODE OF THE MOMENT. Present-day fashions give abundant evidence that .simplicity in dress can be very charming. A typical mode of the moment is illustrated, and a glance at the design is certain to win the admiration of numbers of girls and women who like pretty frocks that are easily made. The design is suitable to any fashionable material, and if an inexpensive fabric, such as cropon. is used for the materialization of the frock and the latter is made at home, the cost of the whole thing would be trivial. Five yards of double width crepon will suffice for the frock, if made for an average figure. It is optional whether the pleated basque is continued entirely round the back of the frock or trims the sides only. Some of the new models have allround basques, while others are arranged with split basques, back and front. The woman who copies our design can please herself in this regard. The skirt which fastens in frontjs a three-piece one, and the blouse-bodice i 5 made with two fronts, a back in one piece and sleeves that, at the top, form almost a yoke in front.

The paper pattern of the dress comprises six parts., namely, one front of hlonse-hodice, half the hack, one sleeve, half the hascpie, one front of skirt, and half the hack. No pattern of the cuff is added, as this is only a straight hand of material that can he, out from the waste. Lace or embroidered muslin cuffs should-he worn with the frock and a collar to match should trim the neck, or, of course, a Medici collar or falling frill of lace might he substituted. The wide belt could he of patent kid or of ribbon or velvet, as preferred. In preparing the material to receive the pattern-pieces, fold it in half, lengthwise and lay close to the fold the straight edges of hack of skirt, hack of bodice, and one end of hascpie. The other pattern pieces are cut out in duplicate.

The diagram shows the various pieces of the pattern disposed on the material, hut a special word is needed in explana-

lion of the basque. The paper pattern of this, representing half the basque would protrude beyond the material when laid upon the latter folded. In the diagram, according to the arrangement of the pattern, it is suggested that the half-basque pattern is folded in the centre and the fold of paper laid to fold of material, the half-basque thereby being cut out in a single piece. A space is marked out in diagram for the ladling half of basque. Another way to cut out the basque would be to open out the material to its full width and lay the half-pattern on this without folding it, cutting out the other half-basque in a similar way. The fronts of the blouse are gathered to the yoke of sleeves, the edges of the latter turned in and stitched over the fronts, with a piped effect; the sleeves must be seamed, also the bodice and skirt and the basque arranged in even, regular pleats. When* the fronts have been faced, and buttons and buttonholes fixed, the skirt mounted to a waist-hand, the foot turned up and hemmed, and other details completed, skirt, basque, and bodice should all he united at the waist. A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK. “I cannot but think that the world would bo better and brighter if our teachers would dwell on the duty of happiness, as well as on the happiness of duty; for we ought to be as cheerful as we can, if only because to be Jnippy ourselves is a most effectual contribution to the happiness of others. Most of ns can, as we choose, make of this world either a palace or a prison. To be bright and cheerful often requires an effort; there is a certain art in keeping ourselves happy. In this respect, as in others, we require to watch over and manage ourselves almost as if we were somebody else.” — Lord Avebury.

cloth knickers and open-fronted coat. The knickers sketched below the blouse would suit a boy of about five years.

The shirt has a box-pleat in. front, and the n«ck might lie finished with a

frilled silk collar or a lace one. Most outfits for small hoys include a white, washing silk outfit, as an auxiliary to a “Little Lord Fauntleroy” or similar suit of black velveteen or coloured cloth. , . , The overcoat illustrated is a simple pattern suitable for box-cloth, smartened by a velvet collar. It is a double breasted coat and the rovers are of the coat material. This is a model suitab.e for boys of any age from seven upwards. For younger boys the same pattern may he used but the coat should close high to the neck and he finished with an Eton-shaped collar of its own matcvc--lUTwoed is specially io be recommended for the Norfolk suit, hut serge is also suitable. Each front is box-uloated and the. waist is bolted Careful seaming and good pressing are to be borne in mind when making I.ovs’ suits and coats of anv kind.

STIFF KNUCKLES. Apart from the purely beautifying results of hand massage, there is another and equally important benefit to he considered—namely, the health derived from .such scientific treatment. Acids deposited in the joints oi the fingers will yield to massage. These deposits are generally evident as rheumatism or gout, making their presence known in swollen or stiff joints and puffy hands. Accomplished pianists and artists have often been greatly hampered in thenwork by painfully rheumatic joints. To diminish swollen joints in the lingers or wrist, it is necessary to give a deep massage; but first, cold cream should be applied to prevent irritation of the skin. When the cream is distributed begin working the knuckles gently, making sure the movement affects the joints as well as the flesh and muscles. Apply generous portions of cream about the joints, treat them to a rotary movement, and bend them gently backwards and forwards many times. Work ihe entire hand vigorously when the cream is well massaged into the skin.

As circulation increases, it carries with it the oils from the cream, to take the place of the acid carried away as waste. The joints, like the knuckles of a machine, cease their painful creaking, because the oil allows them easy movement. It is essential to continue the treatment until the cream is well worked into the skin, so that the tiny blood vessels under the outer cubicle may carry the nourishment to the points where it is most needed. A general massage of the entire hand must complete the treatment. . An astringent will cool and refresh the hands after this vigorous exorcise of joints and muscles. They should not bo bathed in soap and water immediately afterwards, or the effect of the cream would be destroyed. All remaining cream should be removed with a good astringent and the hands wiped with a soft cloth. In most cases the suggested treatment affords quick relief from pain. Graduallv tho fingers become strong and supple, and the hands are restored to their natural beauty and grace. Very simple treatments will genetallj suffice to cure toilet troubles, unless they are of an unusually grave nature, calling for the aid of the doctor lat.ici than the beauty specialist It is neglect of little daily attentions that is at the root of most of the common troubles with regard to the state of the <-omi)loxiou and hands.

GAS CHIMNEYS. In washing the chimneys of and excellent polishers are’Volls soft Ct.S, it should he Pls~d srVn.Te J Wiradfi. ot *s‘dd 3‘iff ffifiSo-’ ffi | taken out. Treated thus, the glass will not crack easily before exposed to sudden changes of temperature. Classtare of afmost any kind if boiled as directed, will, it is said, be practically proof against injury from not water 1 Wicks of lamps and nil-stoves should bo' turned no gradually, otherwise, if turned up full at once, they are apt to break their chimneys, and to smoke disagreeably. Even-xn these days of brilliant electric light, there are folks who prefer the soft light from an oillamp to the electrio burner.