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  2. FOR THE HOME CIRCLE.

    Curls are again decreed by fashion, but hardly of the same type as those in which the ladies of bygone days delighted. The central picture shows a style favoured in the reign of Louis XVI, in which a piece of sea-green silk was placed over the topmost curls to simulate the sea, and a model sailing ship was fixed in position with ropes of pearh. A side view of this coiffure is seen on the left. On the right are front and baok views of a wonderful style worn in 1830, and designed by a leading French hairdresser ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 134 words
  3. WOMAN TO WOMAN.

    IN times when economy is the watchword in every home, ideas foi making the most of one's materials and for saving time and ...

    Article : 1,110 words
  4. THE PASSING SHOW.

    October will ride in a mantle of the vair, With the flower of the quince in her dew-wet hair; ...

    Article : 987 words
  5. STRIPED SANDWICHES.

    MOST hostesses find that sandwiches are very much more popular than cakes and pastries where light refreshments are served, and a new ...

    Article : 188 words
  6. Several Suggestions.

    THE following ideas in kitchenoraft and housekeeping will probably prove useful to readers:- SPICED HONEY NUTS. ...

    Article : 491 words
  7. POST FROM PARIS.

    GREAT consternation prevails among the British colony in Paris, and a good propoition of the English residents and visitors ...

    Article : 745 words
  8. "Dried Fruits" Cookery.

    GOME housewives do not recognise the fact that dried apricots, apples, and pears can be used for many things other than the unimaginative ...

    Article : 173 words
  9. New Blouses.

    For wear with jacket suits these new blouses are most effective. The plainly tailored one is in ivory silk pique fastened with ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 49 words
  10. Household Secrets.

    The prize of 10/ for the best Household Secret goes this week to Mrs. L. Macalister, Moiralan, North Quay, Brisbane, for ...

    Article : 185 words
  11. "Courier" Pattern Service.

    No, A17.—An ideal frock for summer wear for the medium figure. Material required: Three and a quarter yards of 36-inch material and three quarters ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 106 words
  12. THE VOGUE FOR PLAIDS.

    In voiles, silks, and dimities plaids are much favoured this summer. Here is a crisp-looking little frock which has the vest and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 102 words
  13. A CHIC LITTLE HAT.

    TO make this smart little hat, which would be useful for evening journeys or for travelling and sport, one [?] of any artificial silk or thread ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 224 words
  14. A HOME-MADE DOLL.

    TO help Santa Claus provide for many little mothers in whose homes there will not be much money at Christmas, busy fingers are now at ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 314 words
  15. Cooking for the Complexion.

    WHEN you are doinS ordinary cookery at the gas stove, keep one of the jets for "complexion cookery!" There are many excellent "simples" ...

    Article : 241 words
  16. Betler Farming Train.

    IN Victoria the Better Farming train is now beginning a tour of the northeast of the State, and with it will travel Sister Muriel Peck, assistant ...

    Article : 211 words
  17. To Slain a Floor

    Mix thoroughly one pint of turpentine with sixpennyworth of Brunswick black, and apply the mixture to the boards with a brush. When dry, apply ...

    Article : 44 words
  18. Last Weekes Prize.

    rpHROUGH inadvertence the eggs were omitted from the recipe for Steamed Christmas Cake which won the prize in last week's competition. ...

    Article : 41 words
  19. Stained Nickel.

    Stains on nickel-silver will yield to rubbing with a soft cloth dipped in ammonia. Polish with a leather. ...

    Article : 20 words
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