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It's The Folding That Matters
By ELEANOR ROSS
HERE'S both ort and selenen in
of
1949 BIF To Show Novelty
Fabrics
ALTHOUGH there will be no large-
fashion parades at this year's British Industries Fair (Earls Court and Olymple, London, and Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, May 2 to May 13), there will be a amount to interest from the fashion point of vlow. Textiles (at the Earls Court, London, rection) will be the leading exhibits and new nylon tricot fabrics, described na revolutionary, will be on view, as well as
the latest materials from the cotton, rayon and woollen milia bf Britain. There wll not be fashion theatro no in other years, and the space thus saved will pro- vide more room for exhibits,
The newest tweeds on view, will bo extremely flexible with small designs, and among other important woollon materialn will be fine barathens and gabardines, some of tho latter. being waterproofed. Among the sliks, stiff ottomans and petershams will be outstanding, with no silla on rayons plain and printed, the Intter showing larger and bolder designs than last year.
Cobweb-like Shotlands
Buyers will see dresses in very fine Shetland Jurns hand-knitted into cobweb-like material, so fine that nbacking of tullo is necessary to give it body and prevent stretching. Another fino wool which will be on view is the machine-mado fabric which a woven with a base of al- ginalca thread
derived
If Skin Is Coarse-Textured
Courtesy Pond's
A good skin freshener, which has a mild astringent effect, will heễn cors rect cuario texture of tho skla.
on a
By HELEN FOLLETT LATEST CHARMERS - These Paris madeln feature engaging pique
NE of the most stubborn com- Beauticians recommend the accessories. On the left a new ver-
plexion is is coarse texture of of masks or packs. Mix kaolin-you sion of the pinafore dress is
seaweed which gives the wool on the skin. Pores become enlarged, buy it at the drug store-with artificial "body" and structure un-, usually because of excessive activity enough witch hazel to form a masa. poppy red Jersey over a candy-t the material is safely off the of the sebaceous glantis. The direct the consistency of whipped cream. striped red and white blouse with a machine, which would otherwise cause, it is believed, is a diet that Spread it over a clean skin surface, tricky white pique collar and tie. break the extremely fine yarn; a contains too much fat. Rich sauces let it remain on until il, begins to The black velvet evening gown has scouring process then gets rid of the and pastries must be delated from flake. Remove with cold water.
behind a fabric the daily intake of groceries; cream, Friction with an ice cuba. alginate Jeavingly strapless bodice trimmed with which in
transparent. butter and chocolate must be cut
Tho while plque,
while
of egg mask often is. The use of its artificial thread is down to the limit.
ronning influence. Sprend a new story no longer, but the
thin Bim At cosmetic counters, the afflicted of a tightening of the flesh.
You
will coon be aware material thus woven is among the best-selling Britain can show.
one will find astringents that are
The texture of the aldin, Iško- DRESS TIP
New and imaginative designs in useful in combating this trouble.
Witch hazel, "twin-sets".
applied with pledgets coarseness of hair, may be an in- -cardigans and sweaters- Featherbone is again being used to match-and tho
heritance; in that event it is extra. of cotton, allowed to dry on, may now popular provo an effective treatment for re-
difficult to get it in good form. But Use it in your home jerkin in such wools as fluffy an-fining the texture of the epidermal one might as well keep on trying, After all, there is such dress-making; to "atay"* wide, ora are also to be displayed on the coat. A road skin freshener also has
Broml task well and un indifferent job, crushed belts. Place a strip of stands belonging to leading manu- mild astringent effect. Plenty of coarse, is not particularly objection-
at the centre front,facturers. Some of the firmas show cold water fentierbone
It has pleasing colouring. is essential; ing materials will themselves stage the pores to contract.
It causes able back and on each side of the belt, miniature
Don't overlook the benefits of cold chows for mannequin which should be made of a wide buyers, who will thus be able to
compresses that have considerable bas strip of soft fabric.
Creamy cosmetics can be used to contracting 'power. The muscles alloy a chapped cordidon or rough around the tiny glands contract inspect closely the fabrices used.
surface, but they should not remain der the influence of cold water or en overnight. Foundation cosmetics ice. Not an overnight magic, you of a dry nature are better than oily understand. All beautifying efforts
take time, faith and patience.
THERE'S bond foldin taule ilmen correctly. All the care in washing and drying fine inen will be wast · ed, and the fine appearance destroy-
0
Job,
ed if these tasks are not tackled in sewing. with care. aminule difference between doing that surely it is worth the
easy "second mile" to do the job right.
Fine damask clous and napkins should be well dampened and rolled down several hours before-ironing. Both troners and electric irons with automatic heat control indicate the highest heat for linens, Neverthe- less, the
lient should bo watched.
The less the amount of carefully dampness that has to be ironed, the more likelihood that the iron willi
The
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Magic Word "Vitamin”
By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M.D.
get hotter than was intended, Iron-TURING recent years, the magle disturbance of the eyes with pain,
Lig with too much heat will result in a faint yellowness if not an actual scorch. Linens should be
froned first on the wrong side and then on the right.
Jy
ironed
word, "Vitamins,'
han
aroused Interest, and doctors were quick to leam that not enough of the right kinds of vitamins may really raise havce in the body. Citing just one example, a deficiency of certain vi tamins may lead to conditions at- fecting the mouth and gums. I refer especially to a deficiency of Vitamin C. which causes scurvy.
of um flam-
mation may be the result of mild
Fold Lengthwise When ironed dry, dinner napkins are folded lengthwise lato thirds, ten napking into halves. The same folds are then repeated crosswise The folds should be pressed in gent- In scurvy there are mouth syınp- with the hands. This is a pro- toms, including bleeding under the fessional trick always employed by Uning membrane around the Jaw a good laundress, She knows that bone, and
swollen, bleeding spongy, hard creases with the iron tends to gums. In advanced
actual ca5c5, break the fbre.
Abre. Because of their loosening of the teeth may occur. size, table cloths have to
to be
There is some evidence Indicating with a fold down the centre. This that certain cases Is the only rear that the etiquette of correct table setting permits. The
"The survy. exuct_point_al.which this crease. cars can be rotated by folding the cloth down the centre one time it is laundered, a quarter of an inch off
On the other hand, the observa- centre to the right the next time, tion of large groups of people, who then to the left a third time. Thus have had limited amounts of Vita- Any wear that might result from min C, han not shown that gum in- folding is distributed over sufflelent flammation or gingivitis - developed. orea to minimise any danger of When gum inflammation is present. It is always important to make Folding Crosswiso
sure that, the patient has received but the treat- crosswise folds are taboo enough Vitamin C. on a well tailored table, the length-ment of gum disease with Vitamin wire folded cloth should be folded C alone is not satisfactory.
wear.
Since
Vitamin Deficiency
back and forth loosely in the linen drawer. But this does take a lot of Symptoms of Vitamin B-complex develop I tho
room and, loose as the folds are,
deilciency also
the corners of the
they may develop into humps that mouth. For example, when there Just won't lie flat when the cloth is is a deficiency of riboflavin, part of on the table. Rolling around a mail the Vitamin B-complex, there is Iru! tube, a sawed-of broom
hamile often cracking and inflammation at or a yard length of curtain pole
wil
mouth. This keep a cloth that and creaseless, Infrequently accompanied by a typical of the tongue, in the case of a
Inflammation large banquet cloth which may not be used again for which the tongue has à purplish-red some time, rolling like absorbent colour. These cotton in blue paper will keep the may also be accompanied by n mild
cloth a gleaming white, free from
any tint of yellow,
Since hot air is not good for in- ens, they should be stored in 11 chest which is not too near a radia- tor or steam pipe. And if any linens are bought not for immediate bul for future use, it is wise to wash out the original finish before stor- ing
Home Hints
mouth
Symptoms
Paris And ·
Utility Can
Go Together
UTILITY clothes, exact coples of Paris models, were shown in London to an audience of 500 wich
If you are letting down the hem included buyers from all over the
of a coat, such as a fleecy polo coat,country. Members of the Board of take out the hiem, brush it thor Trade were also there. oughly and steain the crease. If the
• is not .crease
The clothes were designed by the eliminated by this
famous Parks dressmaker, Lanvin treatment, use a plece of very fing sandpaper and gently
He was at the show with his wife rub against the nnp. This technique will work 10 see how his deals looked made up the „naji and cover the crease. up in ullly materials by a London Finish by facing the coat with n wholesale manufacturer.
lightweight material and steampress the new hem.
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To rat-proof buildings, block off all places through which rats might gali entry. All bules and one-half inch or larger in founda-
He was gratified by the result. The dresses and coats shown had a lonite Paris air about them-but they were unexaggerated and wear-
when the eyes are exposed to light, and some Inflammation of the lining membrano OYOT the eye. These symptoms due to riboflavin def clency clear up quickly when the preparation is administered.
ones.
A coarse skin, under it in
Let's Eat
BY
IDA BAILEY ALLEN
Not enough niacin, also a part of The "Covered-Up"
the Vitamin B-complex, will cause the tongue to become swollen and
be
excessive
scarlet in colour. There is likely to These symptoms may be panied by diarrhoea and vomiting; also a skin eruption, with headache, dizziness, and sleeplessness.
formation. saliva
accom-
There is also evidence that a Inck of placin may be contributing factor to the mouth infection known ng Vincent's
angina.
development of
you, tell me Madame, why the American woman likes to cover up her kitchen?"
"But Cher, what do you mean?"
Kitchen
un-
yeast breads of all kinds as a spe- clally. His Chelsea and Astor rolls, little Vienna breads, currant buns, and the new English muffins, cre- The
of
the
"I mean that the hides away all ated a sensation at that time. the utensils and the things that are news today is that every one
brends, even necessary to her kitchen operations. these delightful You see all the pots and sauce pans English muffins, can be made ready
use? They hang where I can reach them easily and time by any homemaker, by using get them quickly,
You
the range to cat within two or three hours
see
my
In view of the fact that a dep knives? They-are-in-the-rack You. БСО the measuring cups, the ens ciency of these various vitaminson
beaters, the long handled spoons, may be related to mouth disorders, the ladies, the big forks, the grater? it is important to make sure that They are hanging here in front of person whe have these disturb- ances are amply suppiled with the my preparation table where every-
thing is convenient. necesary vitamins,
FOR THE SENIOR MISS
the new quick dry yeast.”
--------Dinner
Tomato Soup_(Tinned) Pressure-Baked Stuffed Fish Fish Gravy Cole Slaw with Buttered Beets Toasted English Mullina Jelly or Conserve
Coffee or Tea
"I have been in many home kitch-
Mülk (Children) ens that look what you call stream- All Measurements Are Level lined and splek and span," he con-
Recipes Serve Four tinted. "But when the homemaker Prossuro-Baked Stuffed Fish wishes to prepare a meal in the
Stu the Ash with plain dry to- kitchen, she has to open and close mato or celery stuffing, Sew together the drawers and closets, climb upon with coarse while string gash in a chair to reach the high shelf, and three places on the back, and bend stand on her head to get the utensils into a circle if too large to lie fat. from the floor cupboards. In order Lightly brown on both sides in mar- prepare a simple meal she be garine vegetable fat. Season with comes a contortionist,"
salt and pepper, and sprinkle with 1 "Chef, you've hit upon a prinel, tbsp. lemon juice, rack in pal topic
of discussion at one of the cooker. Pour in c. hot water. our Food Edi
Editors'
Conferences," I I Wrap the fish in a piece of parch- recent survey revenis ment paper, frst rinsed with cold every week 1: homemaker water, pressed dry and then rubbed 650 trips between the refrig with oil so it can easily be removed the sink and the range while after cooking. Put in the Ash; closo
to
chuckled. "A
that Inakes
ΟΙ
lace the
G meals.
These trips can be the cooker, bring to 15 lbs. pressure
ranged so
if the kitchen is rear- and process 15 min, to the pound. ranged so the sink, stove and re- For a crisp finish, remove the parch- frigerator ore placed more closely ment paper; put the fish on a heat- proof platter, brush with butter or margarine and brown in the broller. Garnish with cress or parsley.
together with working space be
tween each unit, and if the utenslis. needed near cach are grouped near by. Intelligent thought given to the
English Muffins Modern Style re-arranging of the kitchen for effi-
Scald 1 e. mille. Add 2 tbsp, sugar- cient use will save many a home- and 1 tsp. calt: cool to luke warm. maker from kitchen-fatigue.".
Next measure into a bowl 1. c. luke- "Now, about baking. We had sev- warni water and sprinkle or crumb eral interesting meetings featuring in i
In 1 pk.
or 1 calce yeast, dry or prepared mixes, for time and energy compressed. Let stand 5 min. Stir saving. There were all kinds of pan- and add the milk mixture. Then cakes made from pancake mix, Chef, beat in 3 e. sirted all-purpose flour. even your favourite crepes suzette!
When
Land
shom smooth, stir. In melted Fancy Pastries
3 and additional cups.
the "Then there were all kinds of tiny Elfled all-purpose four. Turn
dough onto a taris and fancy pastries, made from
Boured board a Jightly plecrust mix; delicious hot rolls and knead until smooth. Place in an from the roll mix and big cakes oiled bowl. Brush lightly with
with melt- from cake mixes," I continued, "The ed shortening and let rise in a warm mixes are
are time-saving work-saving place, free
about: draughts, from and they are especially useful for 14 hrs. or doubled in size. equat down, Then divide into young, inexperiented homemakers. While they are leaning to use the portions: shape into round biscuits even, and to create the more percon- and cover with waxed paper. Let alised rolls, cakes and pastry as di- rise again in a warm placo about 30 THE JUMPER leaps into first placerected in regular recipes, the mixes min. Then roll to 4 letness but
By VERA WINSTON
blo and right for British women. for college promotions. And no won-will save time and effort and many keep them round. Heat
The prices were right, too. cracks
age entry by rats. Materials for sealing such places include concrete, slivet metal and hardware cloth.
on
Even
annoying cooking failures."
as for middle cakes but lo
griddle as
the heavy
the griddle; as they brown reduce
the heat and unke more slowly still
der, for a good jumper dress is the non-utility models were mostly most useful wardrobe friend, per- "It seems that the fashion of bak- not grease it. Pince the biscuits on flons and walls of buildings encour- well below celling price.
mitting an easy change of costume ing home-made yeast breads is go- The dresses,
which were based by varyint the blouse. Brown vel- Ing out of plyle," remarked the
on top of the stove, allowing about sketches, made In Paris by veteen is used for this one which Chef.
coming 10 min. Serve warm, or split and "On the contrary, 's Lanvin's
two has widely placed showed
unpressed designers, distinct lines: the new highwaisted pleats from the skirt. The separate back stronger than ever. At one of toasted, with marmalad or honey,
Trick Of The Chof Emall economies that count
are more style, emphasising the bust draped each is buttoned at the the conferences held for the Food
To wash the grit ni sand from cake soap bought in quantly and and the narrow-waisted full-skirted back. The open front reveals the Editors' at Louis Sherry's, this mat-
water, and stored. When dried the soap lasts line which has already established blouse, which is of pink feather-ter was discussed. Sherry started greens usa luke warm longer.
weight flannel nicely monogramed. his restaurant in the eighties, with add a little vinegar to the final rinse,
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