THE LADIES’ WORLD.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2475, 14 April 1909, Page 7

THE LADIES’ WORLD.

FASCINATING NECK-WEAR

One of tile greatest charms of to-clay’s dressing (says “Queen Bee,” in “The Australasian”) is the becoming and invariably smart details in the way of -neck-wear. Never before was so much artistic study given to such articles. Even in the small matter of a lace ruff there is now an endless choice. The Directoire per'ocl is, no doubt, responsible for all the inspirations resulting 'an the dozens of stylish neck adornments now the vogue. In the near future, that is to say, the autumn, there will be quite a revelation in these smart additions to dress. Long, cumbersome fur wraps will give place to exquisitely-cut ties, fashioned into bows of the dressiest description. To wear with them there will be exceedingly big muffs, so lar"e indeed that it would be quite impossible to wear a long stole neck fur as well. Such furs will be for co'.d, out-of-door wear. For dressy indoor wear there will be the most fascinating raffs, stocks, and ties. Some of the latter are simply fashioned of lovely pieces of satin to match, or in contrast with the gown, but they are always beautifully finished with silk cords and cluster pendants of cords, mingled with fancy stitchery and bead and jet-work. "White satin ties of this description will be very smart, with black Directoire gowns or coats and skirts. Satin ribbon ruffs arranged in one with a tulle or lace upper ruff are easily adjusted neck ornaments. that are already finding much favor. The new toque and short feather boa are quite the most perfect things ever produced, especially in white black. The toque is quite small, with fib ornamentation, save an aigrette in front, while the boa is divided at the back of the neck with a * smart bow and ends, the latter finished with cord pendants, the short ostrich feather stole pieces being finished in front with ends of soft satin and a cluster of pendants. HOUSEHOLD HINTS. To Turn Out a Jelly: Slightly grease jelly moulds with butter, and when the jeliy or pudding is to be taken out plunge the mould into hot water, and remove at once. The jelly will then turn out without any trouble. For cleaning teeth that have been jpc'dccted use dry powdered sulphur, -4duch will clean off all tartar and leave the teeth white and shiny. Rinse the mouth well after using with warm water and a few drops ci tincture oi myrrh. ' , , Cleaning Blinds: Get some powdered brickdust, lay the blind . flat on the table, sprinkle the' brickdust over it, and rub it very hard with a mean dry cloth. Then dust off with another clean cloth, and you will bo surprised how well the blind looks. This is applicable to either cream or white blinds, and is usually a very successful treatment. Clothes can be ironed much more quickly if sprinkled with warm water instead of cold. , Next best to having a thm felt-under your carpet is to have several thicknesses of newspaper. . Natural wood kitchen tab es and sink boards can be kept cleaner and whiter if vou rub them with a cut ball or a lemon. , . Finger spots and all grease and stains can be removed from windows and mirrowts by putting a few drops of ammonia on a piece of paper and rubbing. Pourincr hot fruit into glass dishes is likely to "’result in breakage. To prevent this stand the glass dish on a cloth wet with hot water, and then pour the fruit into it.