A Picture Frock.

If you are fond of soft feminine lines you will undoubtedly lose your heart to the picture frock illustrated, which would look delightful in a silk fabric, such as silk moracain, plain or patterned crepe-de-chine. Whatever material you finally decide upon, however, do please bear in mind that it should have a fair amount of weight in it if the flare is to be a real success. Light-weight fabrics look well pleated or gathered on the straight, but they are never at their best cut on the circular.

The picture frock is a wonderfully simple one to copy. It has a figure-fitting bodice, the edge of which is piped and joined to the flared skirt, which is set into a few gathers at each side. The neck is cut with a tight V, and has turned revers in front which continue and tie in long ends at the back.

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A Delightful Way of Making Coffee.

There is an art in making coffee, and here is an old French recipe which is really delicious. Put into an open saucepan the amount of water needed. Let it come slowly to the boil, lower the flame slightly, and stir in the requisite quantity of fresh ground coffee. Stir first to the left and then to the right with a wooden spoon. As the liquid boils up with a rich brown froth, remove the pan from the stove for a minute and then replace it. Repeat this operation three times, and the coffee is ready. Pour it into a warmed pot, adding a pinch of salt, and a dash of cold water to settle the grounds. It will be found hard to improve this simple method for making deliciously fragrant coffee.

At Tongariro National Park.

A party of girls from the Head Office of the Railway Department recently spent a pleasant week-end at the Chateau Tongariro, National Park. Leaving Wellington by the 2 p.m. Express on Friday last, the party found, on arrival, that members of the Ruapehu Ski Club were completing their annual sports, which have been held during the last fortnight at National Park. Including many overseas visitors, there were, in all, about 200 guests at the Chateau. The fact that the “Daylight Limited” Express has now commenced running (providing travellers with day travel through the famous central North Island region) should serve further to popularise week-end visits to National Park.

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Wholemeal Flour.

The wisdom from the health standpoint of eating wholemeal bread is now very generally recognised. The presence of the outer parts of the wheat grain yield valuable roughage as well as increased proportion of mineral salts and other advantages. Wholemeal flour can also be used successfully for making pastry, pies, puddings, scones, and cakes.