THE LADIES’ MAGAZINE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3241, 10 June 1911, Page 4

THE LADIES’ MAGAZINE.

BY "ROSALIND.”

SOCIAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The Coronation Ball, to be held on 20th Juno promises to be one of the largest balls yet held in Gisborne, and ©very effort is being put forward by the committee to make it one of the most enjoyable.

It is understood that Messrs E. H. Mann.. J. It. Kirk, and F. Lysnar have consented to act as M.C.’s at the Coronation Ball. *

Mr. and Mrs. Gurr’s recital on Friday evening last was attended by a very large and fashionable audience, among the number being—Mesdames C. BDavies, Chatterton, Graham, H. Williams, Kissling, Roberts, Williams, Newman, Symes, Misses Gray, Williams, Davies (2), Pyke, Graham, Crawford, Mackenzie (2), Symes, Booth, Crawford (2), Browne, Chrisp, Lusk, Busby, Mmnis’ King, and Black (2).

Every fine dav sees many players out on the links. “Golf is becoming more popular every week. Some of those present tlxis week were-: Mesdames Wilicc'k (2), Thomas, Rees, Bull, King, Mann, Stephenson, 'Misses Davies, Nolan (2), Bull. King, Sweet, Lewis, Chrisp, Rets, Lusk, Bennett Willis, doLautour, and Black (2).

The “Greymouth Star” states thatthe marriage of the Rev. T. I’. Taylor, of Brunnerton, to Miss E. G. Mu its, daughter of His Lordship the Bishop* of Nelson, is armoured to take place at Bishonsdale Chapel, Nelson, on- SYednesdav, 21st June. His Lordslnp the Bishop will perform the- ceremony and. he will be assisted by a number o.f lus niinisteis.

At the Olympia Skating Rink, "Wellington, exhibitions of fancy skating are being given, on special nights by a lady skater. The Garrison Hall Rink has added another toboggan for for the skaters, in the form of a. see-saw, and the nioro 1 daring of the lady skateis have attempted it with some success. Among those present last week were Mesdames- Rov Crawford, Traill, Gale, Sherratt, R. Sherratt, R. Willcck, W Willock, Thomas, Dods, Ormond, Misses Williams, Bush- (2), Davies, Rees (2), Lusk, de Lautour, Gray, Crawford, Sherratt, Bennett,. King, Graham, Barry, Chrisp, M. Browne, E. Hay, Mackenzie, and Willis.

Mr. -and Mrs. Gray were staying at the* Royal Oak, Wellington, this week.

Mrs. H. Hill is visiting Mr. and Mrs H. Hill, Bluff Hill, Napier.

Bishop AveriH and Mrs. Averill arc the guests 1 of the, Rev. A. M. Johnston and Mrs. Johnson during their stay m Wellington.

Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Iris Maclean to Mr. C. A. Fenwick, to be solemnised on Wednesday,June 28, at Holy Trinity.

A Sydney correspondent predicts that the mUch-talked-of harem skirt will soon be a very popular form of attire there in fashionable circles.

Mrs James Huff Hewetb (Palmerston North), the authoress of “Looking Back,” a new- book giving personal reminiscences of New Zealand, is on a visit to Wellington.

Miss Busby is visiting Hawke’s Bay.

Miss Strouts has gone for a visit to Napier.

FASHION NOTES.

Three-quarter-length, sleeves again rejoice our hearts. We are much too fond of them to permit their absence for any great length of time. Even those whom Nature has not endowed with the much admired roundness of contour as to their arms seen in fancy pictures have an affection for the three-quarter sleeve* and fashion has always has some kindly device for hiding the defects of the shortcomings of Nature, and it is true that these sleeves are, as a rule, supplemented by under-ones of net, tulle, chiffon, or lace, and I have seen crepe-de-chine used with very satisfactory efFect also. Even coats are having shorter sleeves, excepting, of course, the very businesslike and masculine tailor-mades.

It is odd to see the revival of oldfashioned short veil or “fall,” so long banished from the realms of “La Mode.” Very charming are the new “falls,” however, and metallic effects are being used for their ornamentation, but which are considered rather trying for the eyesight. I saw one with a small traced border of gold sequins, very tidy, and perfectly arranged; another was of silver lace, with a fairly wide mesh. I think personally that these hide the face too much, at least the portion of it which is veiled, and there is a hygienic danger also in covering half the face, while leaving the vest—and the more sensitive parts—altogether exposed. I want to speak of that newest freak of Fashion’s, the “Chale” worn as an extra wrap and looking so exceedingly well over the newly-revived Directoire dresses. It hangs so gracefully, and drapes the shoulders so very, very charmingly with its pretty pointed back and ends, giving just the required touch of grace and dignity combined. Elderly matrons are bringing to view treasures of old black lace, which shall be shaped on the charming lines of the “shawl” ; but quite young girls are wearing them also, in embroidered net or sequined chiffon, and they are taking the place, in many cases, of the orthodox theatre wrap or opera cloak. Of all the artistic touches in millinery (and they are many this season), I think I admire most those glorious little notes of scarlet introduced into the sober grevness of the stone velvets or felts, seen in plenty, and—prettier still—those in the white chapeaux. There is always something regal about scarlet and white when placed by the true artist’s hand, and used with discretion. A sweeping and beautiful curved white velvet hat was decorated with two large white wings, and one tiny , wing of the most vivid red. . Lhe hat was worn with a striking black and white costume, and I noticed that the very small amount of jewelleiy woin was of coral in an antique silver setting. Coral has been so little used or late that a revival of its charms would be welcome. Flowers are to blossom this wintei, . nn d more seasonable —berries are to flourish in our chapeaux. The flower* are very lovely, and all wrought in velvet and satin. A cluster of dahlias ra-

NOTES AND NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE.

LADIES WORLD.

ther surprised me yesterday at my fa- ( vorite milliner’s, the old-fashioned double close-petalled variety, with “all ( their own little cells,” as I heard them described by childish lips the other day. I never have thought that a dah- ’ lia of this description could look well in a hat. One always thinks of it as : a “buttonhole” of the stage young man “from the country.” But in the glorious colors chosen for this particular piece of headgear it lias a most approprite decoration, and I not only saw but coveted the^dahlia-trimined chapeau. It was a pinkish mauve velvet, and the blossoms were in various shades of the same, and formed an immense “cliou” at one side-, or rather almost at the back, where most of the trimming is placed now. Flounces as well as flowers are decreed to ornament our evening gowns during the rapidly approaching winter season. The former are to be arranged with “headings” of blossoms and, of course, rose buds and violets will he the favorites. It is not too much to say that four or five years ago we had grown heartily sick of violets, but we must warm our hearts to welcome them again, for we shall see a. great deal of them. There are some made in a certain shade of purple which looks lovely —for some strange reason—with that ! glorious new combination of yellow and fawn called “Egyptian Sand.” But it is of evening gowns that I wish particularly to tell, and because old friends are dear to use—even when they are merely represented by gowns of silk or satin which have done duty, perhaps, for-mbre than one season, and vet which -we are reluctant to discard “I want to discuss the tunics of net or lace which will he so kind in renovating these old friends of ours, and cause them to hold up their heads for many an evening—not day, bear it in mind, please—to come! For obvious reasons, it is always the fronts of these dear old gowns that are the most worn and shabby, and it is just these fronts that the net tunics cover up so discreetly. The upper sleeves are cut in one with the bodice, but elbow sleeves are fitted beneath if wished for. There is a slight fulness about the skirt part which comes just below the knees, and a knotted sash of either gauze or silk finishes off the tunic at the waist. By the way, sashes are very much shorter this season than they have been, and are very often lined or veiled,. which seems to me rather a superfluity. _ ... - To those who have neither ability oi time to make their own, and prefer the ready-made to the work of the average dressmaker, it may he interesting to know that these tunics are to he obtained most beautifully made and ornamented with sequins, heads, or embroideries. They are very well cut. and have the advantage of being all ready to slip on. The cost is quite low, considering the extreme value. How/ to Smarten a Knitted Coat. The long knitted > coats are delightfully cosy and useful, and the sketch shows the latest variation, -which is novel and pretty, consisting of flowered cretonne silk cuffs and collar. A knitted coat which has been cleaned after a season’s wear can he made verv smart by this addition, the collar and cuffs being cut in silk and sewn on, and if liked, the large buttons can he covered with the same material, and narrow- straps put on the Dockets. A coat of white wool which has been cleaned several times is best dyed a deep heliotrope, or brown for winter wear, and the cretonne chosen to_ tone with it. At a trifling cost an excellent effect can he obtained.

Thie Prince of Wales. The investiture of the Prince of M ales Carnarvon next year will be a State affair, and the King and Queen will, it is said, be present. It is to take place in July, after the Coronation, and it is thought probable that His Majesty will about the same time open the new University College buildings at Bangor. An Old Poem. One of the original copies of the first edition of Milton’s “Paradise Lost” was sold recently at Messrs Puttick and Simpson’s, London. It fetched one hundred and 1 thirty pounds. It was in good condition and in its original bindjing. A Wonderful Lily. A very wonderful water-lily has been seen in flower in one of the tropical houses of the Royal Botanical Society, Regent’s Park. The flowers, which are huge, having hundreds of petals, are rose-pink' and white, while the leaves are enormous, measuring four to six feet across. They have a broad brim and very large ribs support them on the water. They will support the weight of more than one man standing on them. They are appropriately enough called the Queen of Water Lilies. Ellen Terry. Miss Ellen Terry recently toured America, and lectured on Shakespeare and some of Shakespeare’s heroines. Queen Mary’s Scotch Jewellery. Queen Mary recently purchased a quantity of Scotch jewellery, which she intends to make gifts to her personal friends. Her Majesty possesses some lovely Scotch pearls, which are of a pinkish liue, and are very ! round in shape. Queen Victoria i had a great love for them, j Among other beautiful pearl necklaces . the Duchess of Portland possesses, she j has a string of well-matched Scotch pearls. There is a pathetic story at- ■ tached to one of her necklaces, which j is of most beautiful pearls. William Bentinck, the first Earl of Portland, showed his devotion to Prince ’William j of Orange (afterwards King William III.) by incurring the risk of almost certain death from malignant small pox in order to save the life of his master, to whom lie was page of honor. Deeply touched by the self-abnegation of her , husband’s faithful servant, Princess ! Mary (as she then was) took a string of finest pearls from her own throat ■ and handed them to William Bentinck in token of her gratitude. Those pearls j are, a priceless heirloom in' the PortI land family, and the present - Duchess “has just the 'stately throat and neck which shows, them, off to best advantage. ■ . ' - Queen Mother’s Pearls. Queen Alexandra hag some Scotch pearls and also an Irish pearl of great size and fine color, which was given to her by the Countess of Dudley. Fresh-water pearls are obtained from the pearl mussel, and consist of calcare-

ous concretions formed by certain * molluscs, ' both marine and! fresh water. River pearls are sometimes discovered in the Esk and the Conway, hut the best liomc-grown varieties are to be found in. Scotland. Caravan Tea.

There are people, perhaps, who may not have heard of “Caravan” tea. It is a very fine flavored tea with so delicate an aroma indeed that the greatest care is necessary in. order to preserve it. Thus a journey by sea is considered detrimental, and so a special convov of camels has always conveyed it from Pekin to Moscow, where it is drunk by appreciative wealthy Russians. Now, however, the motor is to relieve the camel from its duties; the time of the journey will be shortened 1 by about a fortnight, which will be to the benefit of the tea, while the cost of the transit will be reduced, so that it is hoped the price may he lowered, and place the highly-prized tea within the reach of many more people. The Abbey Coronation Carpet.

The carpet which will cover the Abbey floor at the Coronation of King George will he a rich soft blue in color with a symbolical design, embodying the badge and motto of the Order of the Garter, and the Tiidor Rose, the Thistle, Shamrock, and Lotus, connected with garlands of bay leaves and ribbons, these being in lighter share of the same color. The quantity of carpet cannot, of course, be definitely decided upon until the seating arrangements have been completed; but at King Edward’s Coronation seven hundred and twenty-five yards were needed. The carpet laid upon the raised dias of the throne on that occasion was the same shade but quite plain. Lacked Feeling. It is related of Dr. Hans Richter, the famous composer, who is, said to be very decided ip his liking and disliking and abrupt; in liis manner when engaged in his work, that once at a rehearsal lie was so annoyed at the lack of feeling in the playing of an impassioned piece of music, that lie exclaimed to the musicians; gentlemen. you’re playing like married men, not like lovers!”

RECIPES.

Vegetable* Soup*. —Put into some clean water every kind of vegetable, peeled and quartered, such as onions, carrots, - turnips, parsnips, parsley, and one potato. Allow 1 all to simmer over a clear fire until the vegetables are nearly done; throw a handful of rice and one* of pearl barley into it. When all is cooked, strain tlie liquor into clean stewpan. When well heated stir in a gil of cream and two beaten eggs. Season with pepper and salt, adding a' lump of sugar ~ and a, tablespoonful of any catsup. Do not allow the soup to’ boil after the eggs and cream are added. Nicely* poached eggs may be dropped into the soup, plates just when serving. A Cheap Soup.—Two pounds of meat (lean beef) six onions, six potatoes, two carrots, one turnip, half a parsnip, half a pint of split peas, a stick of celery, six sprats. Rub through a- sieve when boiled. ' Serve with toasted bread.

A Scottish Haggis.—Chop the heart, lights and chitterlings of a. calf with a pound of veal suet cut very fine. Season with pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Mix this with a pound of Scotch oatmeal, ro*lL it up and put it into calf’s bag. Boil until done. Many cooks use cream for this purpose. Tasty Turnips.—These must be ready cooked. Peel the turnips, each of an equal size, and put them to stew in some good broth. When done, drain and put into a vegetable dish and pour over them a cream sauce. Cream Sauce.— Make a vyell-ma.de butter sauce, and instead of using milk use cream, but it* must be well, cooked without boiling. The best way is to* make a thick white sauce with milk, then stir in the cream, when thoroughly heated pour over the turnips. A Small Trifle. Arrange this in a glass dish, cut some sponge* cakes into thin slices and spread each with jam, when the dish is full pour over enough sweet sauce to moisten the whole, then screen with whipped cream*, or custard. If cream is used, stick blanched and split almonds here and there. Persian Method of Making Yeast. — Take a tumbler of split peas, pour over them one pint of boiling water, set them all night on tire hearth, or in. warm place ; there it will soon become a frothy substance, upon which tlie liquid (they sav) will become a good yeast. A Substitute for Coffee—The ripe seds of the okra, burnt and used as coffee*, are said to he a good substitute, and cannot be. distinguished from it, and the drink is very healthy. _lt is the common okra so easily grown in the south', "and whose excellence in* soup is universally known.

HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Remedies for Rheumatism.— Those who live in damp districts or damp house's are subject to rheumatism, coughs, colds, and 1 cramp and the free use of lemon juice, strained and sweetened either with sugar or honey, taken two or three times a day, -not only strengthens the most delicate constitution of those most liable to take cold on the slightest occasions, but helps them to defy, in a short cl me, not only damp, but every inclemency and exposure. Here is a recipe in which the writer of this article has a firm belief, and takes the drink before going to bed and once or twice during the n ight,' and lias not had a cold' for many years Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a quart jug through a sieve, and sweeten with honey, then, throw in the hair lemon peels. Pour over those as much boiling water as the jug will hold Drink when cold. . Sugar candy may be used when no honey is at hand. Wash the lemons before using. This drink must be made fresh every other day. To Preserve Cuttings in Carriage.— When sending cuttings a long distance, that often takes several days, many people pack them in damp moss or grass. But a better and safer way is to thrust the ends of the cuttings into a raw potato. . ‘ One large potato is enough for several cuttings. Utility of Nettles—Steel dipped in the juice of,the nettle becomes flexible. Lint dipped in nettle juice and placed up the nostril has been known, to stay the bleeding of the nose when other remedies have failed, and fifteen of the seeds ground into povyder’ and taken daily will cure the swelling in the Keck known by the name- of goitre, without in any way injuring 'the. general health. An ordinary celluloid napkin ring can he transformed into a superior article, by painting a spray of flowers on it, or a running .wreath around it. A set each adorned with a different flower, makes a fine present. Tumblers that have contained milk should be rinsed in cold water before washed in hot. Putting the milky glass in hot, water 'has the effect of clouding the! glass.