THE LADIES’ WORLD.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2454, 19 March 1909, Page 7

THE LADIES’ WORLD.

SUNBURN AND FRECKLES.

(By a Toilet Specialist.)

Whether you are boating, golfing, or playing tennis, at the seaside or m the country, the problem of the month is how to get rid of sunburn. And not Lonly for reasons of vanity. It is a real suffering to many people whose slan, instead of turning that becoming brown turns to a fiery scarlet, and pricks and hums in a very disagreeable fashion. The first care, of course, is to near shady hats and'to carry a dark paia-

This last is not so pretty with a li»h dress, hut a dark green or dark blue en-tout-cas, is ten times more officious in keeping off the bright rays than the •: usual light silk or cotton sunshade. A REFRESHING LOTION. The fashion is now to wear muslin Houses with a good deal of insertion, and ■ Generally with a lace neckband, hut she who cares for, the beauty of her neck will take care always to neai _a high-necked slip , below and a nGC hand of material eo that the pattern of the . lace is not imprinted .on- the skm helow by the rays of -King Sol. This l have seen myself, and very ugly it is. gauzo veil is another item which contributes greatly to the fairness of our complexions; while, i or the hands, loose doeskin or chamois- gloves _will he found as cool as is possible, and-they willr keep the skin from getting me least brown. ■ .... . , ■ ■ Do not commit-the mistake of using, skin-food or any cream before going out. This would be fatal, for the skui only burns the more from the previous >use of the cream.-- Instead of cream, •wipe the face over with this lotion: One pint of distilled water. Enough simple tincture of bezom to make the water milky. Add the benzoin drop by drop till the liquid is opaque. _ This is a most refreshing lotion. It is astringent as well, and will prevent •that disagreeable shininess of the face, while the .whitening properties of benzoin are well known. TO REMOVE TAN. On coining indoors again, you may apply, some elder-flower water or some •fresh cucumber juice, both of which reY .move tail. Failing these, a little buttermilk has tlie same beneficial effect. When going to bed a good, cream or skin-food gently patted into the cheeks and neck is very necessary to replace natural oil of the ekm that has been taken away by thereat of tlio sun. Should your face, however, he naturally shiny, omit the cold-cream and use instead, and with generosity, tbs lotion of distilled water and benzoin given above. This simple preparation will not only whiten the skin in a perlectly harmless manner, but it will gradually cure that shiny look on one’s features: Lemon-juice is a well-known cure for sunburn, but if you use it let it be diluted with half the quantity, of water or of milk, to make it more emollient. : » : PRESERVING HINTS. L - Don’t wait- until the heat of the. day to get at it. It is better, to rise at five or six o’clock. 1 and enjoy a nap with a clear couscienec later. Some women do - not finish their preserving until evening from lack of an early start. See that your fruit is absolutely fresh. If bought rrom a reliable dealer much waste is avoided. Do not dump fruit into scales or kettle without piekng it over ■ one or two spoiled pieces will ruin an entire lot of preserves. . ----- ' "Weigh, don’t guess, in measuring, or, at least, weigh the first lot, put it into a measure of some sort, and see just : how far that quantity reaches. . The remaining fruit ancTsugar can be gauged by that at a saving of time. See that you have plenty of sugar in tlie house. It is never wasted, while waiting to send to the grocer’s in the midst of work is temper-trying. Boiling sugar and water before _ the fruit is put in makes more delicate preserves. The fruit iself need not be kept-so long. - More can be done at a time iu this way. Skim carefully at the. first boil if you

would have clear preserves. Rinse out the jelly tumblers with hot soda water before using, later rinsing with clear water.

A pound to a pound is the usual pro-

portion of fruit and sugar in'preserve making. Both must be of the best quality if good results are- to be had. Be sure that tlie preserves are sealed from the air. Let the steam escape and the fruit cool before tying up. There has been no special improvement on the old-fashioned method of putting paper dipped in brandy over the fruit and then tying it with paper lids. - ” ;

Pouring melted, paraffin over the top of preserves is also good. ' Care must ho taken that there is a thick layer with no holes or thin places., . Tin lids or screw tops can be used with this.

A TALK TO PARENTS

The average child has generally very little incentive to save. A 1 the necessaries of life are provided for him with a lavish hand, and he rarely questions ilieir source. Thrift, therefore, is not one of the natural virtues of childhood ; aiid it is demanded of all mothers that they shall guide their offspring in the careful disposal of the small sums of money which kind relatives, bestow upon the little ones. It is here that the foundation for the habits of , a lifetime are often laid. ;

Teach-the children first to think of others, and to put aside something, if .only a penny, for those who are poorer than themselves. When they have accumulated enough to; be of use, let them buy a few flowers or a little fruit for a sick' child or ah old person, and give it themselves,, to show them practically the value of sympathy. ; If the. children have a small allowance of their : own it gives them some ' idea of the value of money, and if they ' a }’ e ' ma( ?h. to. .purchase some useful article witli it ..they value such things more. ' •• - Children should also be encouraged to lay a portion hy for the future. Some end not top distant should be chosen a? first—a thing that they wish very much tor possess and can buy if''they save enough to do so ;■ a little journey that they may take if they have the money for "the expenses. . -But you must be s careful not to bore the children. Too much" preaching on the virtue of saving will have anything but the desired effect. See, then, ' that "the . youngsters also spend a. little money on immediate pleasures. Let them buy sweets or anything else that may be regarded as special treats, only ■; make them . know. that self-indulgence ” . should come last, not first., . v ;