THE LADIES’ WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2430, 19 February 1909, Page 7

THE LADIES’ WORLD

autumn and winter. . FASHIONS. / ( ... From “gay Parco” comes the news that the revolution that has gradually been brought about in woman’s dress as the result of the Directoire craze is producing some curious consequences. The dress designers and makers, after having gradually brought about what they describe as “the straight line” in front, have now di-j-eetjß their attention to the back portionvf fashionable attire, and the decree forth that ‘itlie straight line” both front an<l hack is to prevail this winter. The result is to create an entirely now-shaped human being, already nicknamed “La Femme Tube,” or “tho tube, woman,” because the few women seen about in Paris so far in the very latest style of Directoire dress resemble walking stove pipes. The new figure requires the wearing of corsets of extraordinary length, resembling certain ancient iron instruments of torture, ’iliey. are made of rubber or elastic 'tissue and whalebone, and reach nearly to the knees. i£nglislp corsetiercs, however, view this shapeless figure with alarm. It does not matter to them whether the waist is eliminated from the catalogue of a woman’s charms or not. A woman must be corseted to perfection or no dress will really become her. The fact that the new rigid and extra long corset is not comfortable for general wear will make it little sought after by the woman who is sensible, and is no slave to dpess. Such a woman will not consent to To ar a garment that grips her like a vice and causes her to look waistless, and yet makes all her movements difficult.

Neck wear was never, a greater feature in dress than it is at present. We may bo said to stand or fall by the trimness of our necks, the heights of our collars and tho cut of the flimsiest trifles in net and lace. The new stock is worthy of attention. These are made of Liberty satin, tucked or folded, and over a boned foundation jKfiu finished with the übiquitous rvijjfw at the top. This stock has no tabs —it fastens with a smart little bow or a. narrow velvet ribbon brought round tho collar and knotted in front. A well cut foundation makes it possible to wear an endless variety of net, muslin and soft ribbon scarfs.' The foundation collar is quite distinct from the scarf. It is finished with the ruche and fastened with a small safety pin to the neckband of the blouse or bodice. The scarf can then be folded and tied, the effect being softer and daintier than that of tUq made up stock.

HOME HINTS. Turpentine in "Washing.—A tablespoonful of turpentine put into tho copper when boiling white clothes will aid the whitening powers considerably. A Pic-crust Hint. —When making fruit or jam pies and tarts, to prevent the crust becoming sodden with the syrup, brush the under-crust lightly with the white of an egg. Old Linen. —Soft old linen should never bo thrown away, but should be storeA in the emergency drawer or ctipV%p.l, for the _ bandaging of wounds in ease of accidents. A Floor Stain. —A simple floor stain may be made by dissolving a packet or soap,powder and one pennyworth of permanganate of potash in warm water, and then adding a little melted beeswax and turpentine. If a darker stain is desired, substitute lamp black for the permanganate. "When Blacking Stoves. —Before blacking your stoves, grease them with fresh lard to prevent rusting. A pinch of brown sugar, or a few drops of turpentine added to the blacking will 1111 A& it stick better,, and will give a with Halt the usual rubbing. Rubbing the stove with newspaper every few days will help to keep it looking nice for a long time. Wall-papers.—-Wall-papers that have become bruised or have been slightly torn, and which cannot be matched, are not necessarily ruined. They can be touched up with water-color paints, so that at a very little distance no damage is perceptible. The paints from a child’s box will be good enough, but you must mix the colors to get tho right shades, and then touch in tli<2fe-ekcn pattern. Pure Cold Cream.— Take -Mb of very best lard, put it in a basin, and pour on it boiling water; when cold,, dram it off. Repeat this process twice. Then, after quite freeing the lard from the water, beat it to a cream wrfch a fork, and scent it with essence oi bergamot. Save tho Lemon Peel.—A correspondent writes :—“A,little lemon peel makes a delicious flavoring for many things, such as puddings, fruit sauces, < wocr#itos, and meat pies, and should ’"iMwavs be kept at hand. When using only "the juice of the lemon, save the peeling by rinsing it in clear water and letting it dry, then grate it and place in a glass jar with a close cover.”