THE LADIES’ WORLD.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2713, 19 January 1910, Page 3

THE LADIES’ WORLD.

A WHIMSICAL MARCHIONESS. The widowed' Marchioness of Anglesey, daughter of Sir Charles Chetwynd, has just announced her engagement to John Francis Grey Gilliatt, son of the lute Howard Gilliatt, of Honington Mall, Shipaton-on-Stmir, Warwickshire. Her former matrimonial experiences, says a. reputable American Journal, were of the most extraordinary character. For, marrying the late Lord Anglesey, who was her first cousin, in 1896, she brought a suit of nullity of marriage in 1900, which avhs granted. Then, in 1901, she petitioned that the decree of nullitv should he set aside. This also was granted. Then she separated from her husband, and finally became recon. oiled to him a short time before liis death. The late Lord St. Heller (better known as Sir Francis Jcune) was wont to declare that during the many years of his Presidency of the Divorce Court he never had before him such extraordinary petitions as those of. the young Mat'd lioness of Anglesey. The Marchioness, who is a convert to the Roman Catholic Church, is above the medium height, lias a very graceful figure, with hair a lovely shade oi red, and an exquisite complexion. She was as extravagant in her way as her late husband, but was never subjected to the same financial difficulties as those which lie was called upon to undergo, the allowance settled upon her at the time of her marriage amounting to £lO,000 a- year, which she always received independently of her husband’s creditorsl and obligations, and which she will continue to enjoy until the end of her days. She also owns some of the most gorgeous jewels in existence, especially emeralds. For, however foolish her husband may have been, he was an expert in his knowledge of precious stones.

Many a western gold and silver mine lias been located by women (remarks a writer in the “New York Post”), but so far as is known the only mining district discovered clirectlv by woman’s wit was the Resedale district, at the north end of the Sam Alateo Mountains. Jack Richardson and liis wife were going into the San Mateo Mountains by way of San Marcial, in December, 1882. Mrs.-Richardson ’ticked un some pieces of float and insisted that her husband should have it assayed. He was loath to “throw away good money,” as he expressed it; hut when has al woman failed to have her way The float was assayed and was; found to carry high values in gold. The Mine was named Rosedaln. and is regarded as one of the best in the Rocky Mountain region.

Mrs. Pankhurst, the leader of the English suffragists, could hardly help being of a. radical nature, for, according to the story of her life, given in a leading woman’s journal, she was horn on the anniversary of the storming of the Pastille; her father was a prominent Radical politician, and her grandfather narrowlv escaped with Ins life at the great Franchise Peterloo riots at Manchester, in 1819. She was educated in Paris, where her great friend was the daughter of Henri Rochefort. Her husband, Dr. Pankhurst, was a distinguishcxl barrister, and a member of the first Women’s Suffrage Society, founded by John Stuart Mill; and it was he who drew up the Married Women’s Property Act, which is now law.

“A sens© of humor should be cultivated. To see quickly the droll side of tilings, to appreciate a jest, to laugh rcadilv. not at. others, but with them, are among the everyday duties* which belong to you and me. -Not every young woman is endowed in this respect; some are naturally so thoughtful and introspective that they arc not easily amused, and, moreover, the situation which entertains me and awakens my mirth may be flat and dull in vour eyes. Genuine humor generally strikes the gravest, on occasion, and a homo in which one or two persons possess a capacity lor it is a sunshiny place. Cultivate a love of fun if vou have not had it to begin with, and, when you hear a bright little story remember it, that you ma” tell it again, and send it further along on its lur’”” errand, being careful that you see its point yourself, and do not blunt that in the telling. If you go out for a walk or a visit, watch for the interesting incidents and relate them when you come home. Do not selfishly keep the good things which you hear and see altogether to yourself.”—Margaret Sangster, in “Tiie Ladies’ Home Journal'.

There has just died in America Miss Lizzie Johnson, a woman who. for 27 years, was confined to her room by illness, and yet who, by making and selling bookmarks earned nearly £4OOO in 17 years. This money was devoted to missions, and in foreign lands over a hundred native missionaries. In addition to making the bookmarks, the invalid attended to all tho. correspondence of a large business.

RECIPES. ASPARAGUS !N AMBUSH. Cut the top slice from stale French rolls, scour* out the crumb, and rub with melted butter. Put in the oven until the lids become crisp. Cut into small pieces the tender parts of two bunches of asparagus, boil in salted water, and drain. Boil two cupfuls of milk, add four well-beaten, eggs, and cook until it thickens. Add a tablespoonful of butter, salt and pepper to season, and the asparagus. Heat thoroughly, but do not boil; fill the rolls with the mixture, put on the lids, let stand! in an oven for three minutes, and nerve. BAKED LENTILS WITH NUTS. Mix a cupful of boiled lentils with half a. cupful of Brazilian nuts cliopped fine. Season with. salt, and a grated onion. Put into a buttered bakingdish with half a cupful of stock or water. Mix together two cupfuls of flour and two tablespoonfuls of peanut butter. Moisten with ice-watcr, and roll out in a crust to cover the bakingdish. Cover and bake for an hour. Serve in . the same dish with cream sauce, drawn butter, or tomato sauce. DUTCH ONION PIE. Slice six onions, frv in butter to delicate brown, add one-half cupful of milk, one-half cupful of cream, one tablespoonful flour, one well-beaten egg; salt to>taste. Have ready a baked piecrust, in the.usual pin pan, and pour in the onion mixture. Return to oven and bake to good brown. White of egg niav be added to ton. ’Phis is a most excellent Holland Dutch dish.