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FASHIONS

PARIS FASHIONS.

Navy Blue Much in Vogue.

AND FANCIES

CONQUERING THE DOUBLE CHIN.

one,

to

USEFUL HINTS..

Ladderproof Lather.

媳 Silk stockings and undies that won't ladder is the dream of every wear thesa woman who likes to shimmering dainties! But how can one prevent this annoyance unless one buys material that is guarante- ed not to do so, and even then, after some wear, one cannot always be sure that this blissful state of af- fairs will remain so.

But wash the garments carefully in the usual way and rinse them in solution of a special preparation that strengthens the silk, and ali fear of laddering is at an end." Not only does this preparation strength- en the silk, but it gives the ap

Sometimes, particularly in A A rainy day nowadays does not young person, a double chin is mean that Faris, streets look drab, direct result of bad posture. Make Almost all the colours to be found an effort, even if it has to be a very carry the in a luxuriant flower garden ap conscious pear on the boulevardes as rain-head erect and keep the chin in. scarlet, Never allow the chin to sink for coats of yellow, orange, Chinese red, pastel blue, marine blue ward on the chest while sitting.

Massage is excellent for restor flash out, and they are all topped with a tight-fitting cap hat of the ing the contour of the face, and same material as the coat and al- when asif-administered is not likely to do the chin any harm, although ways in the same colour.

Of course the Frenchwoman pays it might not be best for the whole face. It is well to use a cream, great attention to the accessories which may be of the reducing type that help make her costume perfect, if one wishes. Start at the point, and accessory shops are as plentiful of the chin and rub rather vigorous- as shoe shops in Paria. Browsingly downward the base of the neck. at such windows, I have recently Follow this with side strokes from pearance of new life to the gar Been large bunches of gay-coloured flowers all ready to be pinned on the the chin downward toward the basements each time they are washed by of the neck below the ears. Finish improving and retaining the sheen. side of a perfectly plain hat. In with applications of cold water and The cost of using this preparation the same windows there were a de vigorous patting with a fairly is about one penny every time, and

is therefore decidedly cheaper than' lightful variety of big pink carna-

atrong astringent lotion. tions and chrysanthemums ready to

a new pair of stockings. "Anish off" suits of pale grey and pink. Flowers seem to flourish just now as part of almost every tume. For evening wear they are used to an extraordinary degree, and some of the most attractive gowns are quite plain, dépending entirely on line for their effect and on the flower or bunch of flowers that very often is placed right on the top of one shoulder line.

cos-

There are also certain exercises that are excellent for overcoming a double chin. One consists of tens- Ing the muscles of the. neck and then thrusting the chin sharply for ward and back. Another helpful exercise can

Glass Cleaner.

Even if spring cleaning is finish- constant attention if one's house is to present a cheerful cared for front to the world. And window be performed by cleaning is not a nice job at all stretching the head upward as far when performed in the usual man- an it will go; keeping it in this posi-ed, windows still get dirty and need tion, bend the whole body from the ner, with water running down and hips as far downward as possible. gathering dirt on its way and often spolling the painted framework. By Viola Paris,

But use a special cleaner such as are always used for brass, silver, and other metals, and the job is imme- diately robbed of half its terrors. A little of this cleaning preparation rubbed on the glass-this applies to any glass, not only windows--and then rubbed off with a clean cloth, leaves the glass wonderfully spark-

Bolts of different materials stand out as evidence that the waist line

WASHING WOOLLENS. la really and truly a little higher and may be emphasised. It is an-

Directions for washing baby's nounced that they should match shoes and hat, and that in turn woollens should be hung up in every shoes and hats must match, the one-nursery. the other. To obtain such effects many belts are being made of raffia with bright trimmings and pipings and small buckles.

in

So many nurses ruin these impor- tant little garments by incorrect washing which leads to shrinkage, to "yellowing" and subsequent spoil-ling and clean. ing of the lovely little things.

As dark navy blue is much

So when you are about to launderi vogue this spring, shopkeepers are showing a large number of spark-woollens--whether your own sport ling paste buckles or brooches, de- things or baby's soft little garments signed to be worn as ornaments on give careful heed to these hints.

Use lukewarm water (about 110 these dark gowns. Another note of brilliance is supplied for the wo- deg. F.), as extreme temperatures

cause shrinkage. men who don dark frocks by broad

Have the rinse water at the same bracelets studded with small Imita-

wash water, tion diamonds. Then, as another temperature as the

be "finish" for the same dark gar- Woollen things should

bolled. Use any good mild soap, ments, some shops are offering new necklace of gold and silver twisted but be sure never to rub it directly metal, which are being made to re- place the up-to-now much worn pearl necklaces. Som of these new quite long, are of the "choker"

metal necklaces are while others make.

Another new fashion is displayed in the dainty collar and cuff, lin- gerle sets. Many of the best de signers are using such articles with and perfectly plain alpaca coats akirts, trying to soften a somewhat severe effect with the white flesh, or ochre coloured organdle. finely tucked.

..

on the fabric,

never

Add borax before the soap-one tablespoonful to a gallon, or, if the water la very hard, enough more to soften. No matter what soap you use, the borax will increase it suds

from three to five times-and plen- tiful suds are all-important.

Avold harsh washing "chemicals," If the garments are soiled they can He and soak in the suds for an hour or so, after which the actual wash- ing will be the work of a few mo- menta..

Immerse the garments and squeeze the rich suds through the fabric with a gentle kneading mo- tion of the hands. Do not rub or CARE OF THE RUGS.

twist. Thorough rinsing is essen tial, No Oriental rug should ever be Press the Inst rinse water from shaken.... Beating, if needs the garment gently without twist- must, la less destructive. A sounding.

rug hung out on the line can be Dry in a warm place, but avoid great risk of direct sunlight, as it tends to yellow beaten, with до damage, but ordinarily such sever- the clothes. ity is not called for. Once or twice a year the vacuum cleaner may be used; otherwise sweeping by hand ought to do all that is necessary.

Sweaters should be carefully shaped to their original measure- ments and dried between Turkish towels.

It is best to press while still damp, using a medium hot fron.

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IN PLACE OF MARBLE.

The rule about sweeping Oriental rugs with the pile and never against it is hard to enforce, and at first) sight it does seem reasonable ex- cuse that by brushing the wrong way up you dislodge the dust better.

Wonderful marble effects can now But the pile thereby is loosened, and be achieved on walls and floors by to some degree roughened, and in means of two new inventione. For consequence catches and holds the the floor is a preparation of rubber dust more casily in the long run. and asbestos produced in long strips, A hand-brush used in one direc- or else in squares and triangles. tion only will do the work and help This is marble pattern, and strips to keep the pile dense and even, the of plain colours which look like texture silky and smooth.. It titles are used with it to form the is necessary to add a warning geometric patterns usually follow against the broadcasting of tea- ed by designers of marble floors leaves or salt. Yes, even this may For the wall is a matching marble happen, and though washed tea- leaves and dampened salt may be harmless on the hair carpet and the art square, the risk of discoloration and damage is too great to incur with the Shiraz, the Samarkand, and the gold Chinese mat

surface, but this, though as cold and hard as marble, is not even china, and can be had in slabs of various sizes to be screwed on to walls, cupboards, or bath surrounds. Both these compositions can be washed, scrubbed, or cleaned down Rolling is always safer than fold- with a spray from the hose. At a ing when the carpets are stored or London showroom visited recently put away at spring cleaning and the whole staircase and hall were holiday seasons. . . . Printer's ink entirely covered with dark rubber is abhorred by the moth; therefore, edges to the stairs, and the whole let newspapers be rolled in with the effect was most rich to the eye and carpet, and outside, too, with what soft to the foot... ever further specifc is preferred; every one has her own.

Mildew may be removed from Haen by soaping the marks when wet and covering them with pow- dored chalk, which should be rub bed well in..

AH SOME DUCKS" HETKIN JUST HIT ONE WITH THIS MONKEY WRENCH. IT'LL BE

DINNER TIME FOR

JIGGS AN' ME"-

FRIGHTENING IN THE NIGHT.

OIL STAINS ON CLOTHES.

Shirts and handkerchiefs belong- Ing to motorists sometimes get patches of oil on them, which do not come out in the wash. It is not always easy to restore them to their pristine beauty, but here is a good way.

of

Spread the article over a busin and thoroughly wet the stain with water. Rub in a little salts lemon and oxalic aeld, and then rub well with plenty of soap. Finally pour some boiling water over the stain, which should then disappear.

If traces of oil are still left they

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1927.

DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.

("This cross-word puzzle has been made by an expert but our readers are warned to look out for occasional phonetic spellings, such as harbor, plaw, and altho,).

לן

33

19

20

24

28

NO

12.

29

130

35

38

139

41

142.

झाप

45

47

78

50

15

15%

54 155

56

57

158

59

HARIZONTAL

1-Jeyoua

B-Gash

$-To rave 11-Toward

13-Pouch

naval officer (obr.)

14-A pan for swira

15-

:

17-Frolic

21-A swallow

23-Every

21-Formed into a

GOTNE INTERNATIONAL SYNDICATE.

HORIZONTAL (Cont.) | 47-Prefix meaning

"round"

48-Period of time

(abbr.)

|40-Inquire

31-Asiatic shrub

|53-Part of the vorb

*"to be"

54-Single

[66-A sheep dienese

19-An Informal dance 58-Exgmine by

hardened mate

25-Garden tool 27-Disparagement 29-To tick S1-A spigot 32-Alkaline solution 14-This way out 30-TO FOW 39-By means of 40-Spille 42-Ordinance 44-Banma of light 46-Expanse of salt

water

touching 59-Stalk

VERTICAL

1-To depart 2-To pronounce

Imperfectly 3-Suffix menning

"pertaining to 6-Practical skil 6-Places 7-Prefix meaning

*Into"

15

116

VERTICAL (Cont) 13-Ta burn blank |14-Moved swiftly

16-Old |16-8cmething

Incomprehensible- in the natura |20-All correct (abbr.)

22-Cajola

|24-The god of love

25-Glans

2)-LOCK

30-A grain 33-Agli

|55-A long pointed

tooth

30-A quarrel 37-To mave through

the water 3-A title of nobility 41-Myself

|43-One of the Arablan

face

{45–Mentally sound

47-Rate of progress GO-TO percolve 82-Superlative gufil 66-From 67-Part of the verb

"to be"

-Raccoon 10-A group of threa 11-A verol for

carrying diehan (The solution of the phave cross-word puzzle will appear in to-morrow's issue along with a new cross-word puzzle.)

Brass that is rubbed once a week will probably vanish on the first oc- casion that the article is sent to the with a piece of flannel moistened laundry. The remedy explained with sewing machine oil is unlikely above should be used for white arti- to tarnish. cles only.

For, removing oil stains from or- Steel articles kept in a drawer dinary clothing, including woolen, may be preserved from rust if a silk, or coloured articles, the mark lump of freshly burnt lime is pat should first be washed over with away with them. petrol. If this does not remove it,

Bronte ornaments are very beauti- apply plain table salt and lemon juice, using hot water that is not ful. Carefully placed about a room, quite boiling. The stain should be they contribute considerably to- wetted with the lemon juice, and the wards artistic effect. Bronze should table salt well rubbed in, the places never be washed. To clean it, first being afterwards washed with a of all remove every particle of dust damp linen rag wrung out in the hot from cracks and crevices with a soft water.

camel hair brush, and then Polish with a soft duster. rub in a small quantity of vaseline.

ful for the removal of ink stains,

The above remedies are also use Iron mould, and fruit juice.

SHRUNKEN: WOOLLENS.

Although most people find it easy enough to shrink a woollen garment in the washing, few would attempt to restore the size and shape. It is quite possible to take the shrink) out of any garment, although the facilities for doing so are not usually available in the home. Generally speaking, all good wool lun garments sold in the shops are made, unshrinkable by the manu facturers, but this process doce not always prevent further shrinkage, if the garment is left too long in water and the rinsing has not re- moved all traces of soap. The pro- cess of washing woollens is quite famillar to every housewife, and shrinkage is now only an occasional mishap. Sometimes careless hands are employed at the wash-tub, and costly woollen garments become too small for comfortable wear. cases of this kind it is not advisable to experiment at home, especially if the garment be new. Almost any good firm of dyers and cleaners can restore the garment to normal size, but the better plan is to post it back to the makers with a request for treatment. They can deal with it at the works where all their pro- ductions are probably treated, and are usually quite willing to do so.

In

A ery in the night, griping pains in the vitals, cramps, weakening dlar- rhosa; whether child or adult, there

Two ounces of fullér'a earth Boll- is immediate comfort and, ease from ed in half a pint of vinegar and the pain in Chamberlain's Calle and Diar juice of three onions is splendid rhoea Remedy. It pays to keep it for removing, scorch marks from always on hand. For sale everywhore. Inen.

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