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Bonnet And Bride

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Erst bride of 1935 to be mar- ried in a bonnet-in London. that is. How very intriguing. And we reflect that it is nearly bonnet $0 years since the

passed out of favour, and then it had attained a size so pre- posterous AN. to become ludicrous.

It is amusing to recall that the bonnet was first worn in England by men, and is, of course, the here- ditary headgear of the Highlander. At the dawn of English history, in Anglo-Saxon times, the women Were content merely to cover the head and neck with a wimple and veil which was usually named the headcloth or kerchief, and... was made of silk or linen according to the social position, of the wearer.

Queen Margaret wife of Henry- VI. is represented in an ancient . tapestry in St Mary's Hall, Coventry, wearing a bonnet. lo the fifteenth century women came into their own, and extravagant headdresses and häirdressing in the most unbecoming and remark- able styles became the

Yogue. Hairgathered up into harms or a gold caul. barrel-ended head- dresses and tower or steeple-like fool's caps to which a flowing veil was attached were worn.

In the history of fashion, a little bonnet tied under the chin, the sort of thing that anyone wouki- recognise, first makes its appear- ance during the reigns of George I and II

It is difficult to sag exactly when veils for brides became the vozae. but the traditions associat- ed with the customary white veil are of very long standing.

The poke bonnet now arrives upon the scene, for in 1798 it was first worn in London, while in Hamburg a moted actress. Demo:- sele. Mees, came upon the stage in a coal-scuttle bonnet. Antagonists. of this style declared that those who

these monstrosities could neither see nor hear.

Bonnets were made of straw and "drawn tulle, or light felt. trimmed with upright flowers or waving feathers, the whole being covered with a large veil

wore

Kate Greenaway's charming illas- trations have led us to associate demureness and simplicity with the wearing of the bonnet. The verses extolling the virtues af gentle and modest behaviour which accompany these paintings have doubtless made the people of our generation oblivious to the fact that this form of bead covering was ever anything but simple and demure. Perhaps that is why a bride of 1935 has chosen to be mazzied in a bonnet.

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BEAUTY DIARY

THE wizard wields the wand

and ugly ducklings are, transformed into swans. Now why is it that the average wo- man usually thinks of beauty in beauty in terms of her 5 x S face? She will spend hours dabbling with it but will seldom spend a minute * beautify the rest of her body which represents 2.440 square inches, more or less. of skin. space. Of course face beauty how is, most prominent-but about the neck, the arms, the back? Well, how about it?

The Arms

Undoubtedly you have *pert many an hour in making your hands as white as an angel's- but whatever you 'de for your hands, you should do as much as possible for your arms, and especially for the elbows. A skin freshener after washing, a food cream at night and careful make-up. when you go out carry the good work right on up!

If the arm flakes with bits of dried skin that sometimes appear there and nowhere else, the way to attack this is so smooth on the cream before going to bed and let it stay on all night, bows that are calloused and discoloured can be lightened with a bleaching solu- tion. Apply this before the eream, for any kind of oil will nullify its

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The Neck

Arms are only half the battle. Another and very important step concerns your neek and that little V-shaped area on your chest zööve the neckline of your dress, that always manages to get terribly weather beaten.

So, when you indulge in your all-around beauty treatments, be sure to include this vizil and high- ly conspicuous portion of the anatomy. If this area is dark or discoloured, bleaching treatments twice-a-week are entirely in order. A crepey neck calls for vigornus massage with a skin food.

The Back

Oddly enough, not one woman in a hundred ever thinks of ber back in spite of the fact that this is one of her most conspicuocs features in an evening gown and one which, if beautiful, always calis forth paeans of praise from the male of the species.

If you intend to tackle this back treatment at home and can't coerce an obliging maid or husband to help you, you should get a long- handled brush and use it vigorous-

ly to increase the cir culation. A few such treatments will give à velvety smooth

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the back you turn to the world.

Incidentally it might be mentioned that it's no longer the thing to powder the back. neck and arms in the eve- ning, now that we have lotions instead. Some women don't seem to know it get--and you know how messy #t escorts and

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Where Women Rule':

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profit of five per cent. This covers any loss on goods which are de- stroyed by the excessive heat, and SO OR A patient may, obtain from the store practically any of the small commodities which can be had from any hospital tuck- shop" in Sydney, and even more. At the end of the financial year the profits of the store are com pated and are then carefully shar- ed out amongst all the patients on the island There are 500 of them, and, according to the year. they receive per head perhaps 2/6 oz 3/. Sometimes they receive much more, but the whole of the proût is given out to them.

Another notable institution on the island is the school where Fijian and English are spoken. There are also special activities for the women, such as working bees, where they produce highly acceptable pieces of fancy needle- work.

The hospital, the most important building on the island, lies close- to the administrative block. It is generally full. A doctor, who is in residence on the island, performs the operations, although one or two of the sisters have served profitably under successive medical

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The sisters, as is only to be ex- pected, have had many unusual ex- periences. Not only has there been the greatest discomfort as the re-i salt of the terrific heat and ants. but they have human experiences. some enough to make them cry, and some to make them Langa At time there was sent over to them an enormous Fijian. He had "arms or him like young pals, and his legs were massive,” said one sister in describing him. This man had beez one of the most unruly characters:

He in the islands. had had sever hesitated to pse force, and there was no gaol that could hold him. Shortly after he arrived at the island, however, he approach the sister in charge, and asked if he could work for her. She told him he could, that

bust she could not pay him." ceive nothing myself. I work for the love of God? "Very well, then he replied, "H you ***** work for the love of God. I s'pose I can too."

All the sisters arc emphatic that at no time has a rule been broken. They admit that some- times the life is hard, but then it is always harder for somebody. else, they say philosophically,

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can be the most delight- ful room in the house, you are clever, you might begin by trying some murals yourself. Chouse some atractive pictures from Mother Goose, paint them in way colours) cut them out und paste them on the wall. A coat of varnish will give them the glaze they need to look really professional! Of course, idyou

are good at drawing. there so need to gut them out. and paste shem up. Some

modem nurseries are decorat- .ed with pictures cut out is American cloth. This is an ex- cellent material to use for it is obtainable in lovely bright colours and can be washed easily.

Of course friezes can be bought by the yard. But below all this remember to leave plenty of space free for baby to do his own de corating as he grows older—this will be the most delightful of alt There are plenty, of other gond ideas for the summer Fus* There are cretonnes with stories » told in colour-a, continuous plc-

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ture story, which would make-the- curtains delightful There is also a clock which will gain so much attention from the children that they cannot fail to learn the time. -When six o'clock comes nursery folk can follów "the chikiren bed. Any friendly figure can be Saeed from a picture book, cut out in scraps of coloured material, and applique'd to the cut cover.

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The ugly duckling sketched here is sure to find favour. The cover itself would look charming in pale blue material with

deep bine satin binding. For the motif you will need scraps of white material and a few strands of orange. yellow, gray and black embroidery

cotton.

Copy the outline of the bird and the ene (the head of the ugly Auckling is indicated afterwards with embroidery) on a slip of paper and cut out. Make the drawing any size you like-four times as large will be almost right for the average cot cover. Pin the paper shapes on the white material and cut unt, leaving in. to spare all round. Now tack.

The webbed feet of the agitated mother bird are embroidered in orange, the outline . in buttonhole stitch and the centre i

satio stitch, with a stem-stitch division: claws are black satin stitch; beak, orange satin stitch: and the ere a black stroke stitch.

Sex round the explin white bur- tonhole stitch. then indicate the shape of the broken shell in yellow stem stitch and the shape of the duckling's head in black Stern stitch Black stem stitch also indivates the round ばいど there, the white material of being left to show through Use your prey cotton-to 511 in the head of the bird," and your yellow cotton to 6 in the shape of the "break" in the shell The spots on the egg can be done in brown or black satin stitch.

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Heeping Fit

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MAKE a comfortable seat

before a mirror

and examine yourself with critical eve. Begin at the top.

Is your neck graceful? To ensure 2 graceful neck, the head must be carried well back, but with- out conscious strain. This not only gives poise, but ensures firm and plastie muscles. As a matter of fact, it is far more comfortable to hold the head well than to let the muscles of the neck sag. If you have fallen into ungaly habits practice these two neck exercises:

Thrust the head backwards till the muscles of the throat feel tight.

Then bring the head back to an upright position. Repeat several times slowly and evenly. This not only makes the Deck supple and of good contour, but benefits and stimulates certain

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This head-turning exercise splendid Very slowly and evenly rotate the head up to the right, and keeping it well back, down to the left, and ther round again. After several repetitions reverse and rotate the other way. There should be no tense muscles while doing these exercises. A slightly

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open mouth will relax the facial muscles.

Then here is an exercise that will improve the too-thin arms:- Stand erect, arms at sides. Ex- tend the arms on a level with the shockders, palms uppermost. Clench the fists and slowly bring them to the shoulders. Return to first position. Repeat ten times.

Now for the revelations of the long mirror. Does it show a thick waist, spread hips, unruly dia- phragm? If it does then the daily dozen are indicated.

The Waist.-Lie Sat of

your back on the floor. Roll the lower part of the body as far to the right and then as far to the left as possible. Repeat 20 times each way.

Hips and Diaphragm.-Sit-on Four heels on the floor with shoulders well braced. Bend back- wards till the head coaches the floor. This is difficult at first. A chair so placed that it will-support the head midway will help till proficiency is acquired. Repeat ten times, returning, to original position after backward bend.

Legs-Sit in an upright chair. with right leg crossed over left knee. The foot should be straight out in front, toes pointing upwards. Rotate the foot 20 times to the right and 20 times to the left. Repeat with the other leg Legs that are too fat should be massag ed with a reducing cream and a roller

- Few women have beautiful feet --a glance at any seaside beach in the summer reveals that. Eut the girl who will take the trouble to give herself regular pedicure at least will not have crippling corns and calluses and ugly ankles.

Il-fitting shoes are the cause of. more than half the foot troubles From the mik come earns, and from from the lack of balance, bunions,"

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That "Young Look"

【OTORING, with eyes on the road; golfing, with eyes on the ball; reading, sew- ing, frowning, worrying: all these encourage lines to form around

To keep your eyes. these lines from deepening into wrinkles, bere's 2 simple

home massage treatment that takes not more than five minutes.

A beauty specialist long known for her fine creams has been teaching this easy facial technique successfully for years.

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It isn't just the lubricating the light manipulation that does the trick, but the day- by day faithful practice of a basic treatment that will keep these lines in check. Never bruise or stretch the skin, particularly under your eyes, where the tissues are thin. Use a throbbing pressure of the fingertips, much like that a violinist exerts on the sensitive strings. All movements are up- ward and outward.

Move-fingers in one direction. do not go backward on a “masange Some women 'add warm

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able, I fancy, for reasons. First, you do not have to worry about your -hair fading and changing colour like your less-than-she- used-to-be blonde sister.

Then, too, if you are a brun- nette, nine chances in.ten your skun in sturdier in texture and has an olive tinge which is usually immune to freckles. A majer asset

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If your skin is very oily, you can keep this menace well in hand by eliminating fats and greases from your diet which do not melt at a low body tempera- ture. Cleanse your face frequent- ly with melting cleansing cream and use astringent freely.

purpose cream contains ingredients that release oxygen as you use it. The makers claim no miraculous qualities for this product, bat have proof that

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leather, piped in dark brown leather, harmonising with the floor, which is made up in squares of the new seamless carpeting in wal- nut brown, beige, apricot and copper. Covering the wall over the divan is a hand-coloured photo-mural enlargement of a print showing an early balloon ascension. A metal trough open only at the top supplies indirect lighting.