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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 4, Issue 1 (May 1, 1929)

Of Feminine Interest

page 59

Of Feminine Interest

Fashion Notes.

A belted coat, in heavy quality tweed, with seam down the centre back, patch pockets and double-breasted effect, as illustrated below.

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What the Up-to-Date Homemaker Wants to Know.

The most efficient and intelligent homemakers already appreciate the absolute necessity of having a kitchen stool of the proper height in order to conserve their time and energy. These high stools have long ago taken on the added convenience of serving also as a stepladder. There is a new combination of stepladder and stool, the seat of which may be lifted to serve as a hand support for balancing the body while mounting the steps. There are three steps resting on the rungs, the upper one directly under the seat. When the seat is in an upright position, it is held firmly in place by hinges set at the proper angle to prevent tilting. This piece of equipment comes in the several popular colours predominating in modern kitchen furnishings.

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The next time you see fresh cocoanuts remember there is no problem about shelling them if you slip them into a very hot oven for a few minutes until the shell expands and separates from the nut. The shell then can easily be cracked and lifted off.

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A folding stand for holding the clothes basket at a height which makes stooping unnecessary when the clothes are being hung to dry, is a most desirable piece of equipment to own, especially when it can be easily rolled about or folded up out of sight when not in use. This should also make a very useful stand for holding the baby's tub or supporting a padded board on which he may be dried and dressed. It could also be used for a service wagon to carry the tray of soiled dishes from the dining room after the meal; or, it may provide, temporarily, extra working surface in the kitchen.

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Tiled hearths should not be washed with water as this causes the tiles to split. They can be cleaned quite well with a cloth dipped in paraffin.

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A Novel Cushion.

A Black Cat cushion for luck, as well as comfort for the motor-car driver, may be made from patent-leather, suede or cloth.

To Make: Cut the material double to size required. Paint face on one piece for front, using white paint and a fine brush. Use rose felt for tongue and bow. Sew tongue from wrong side. Sew back and front together, leaving lower edge open for packing. Stitch bow in place, then stuff with kapok, and sew lower edges.

Made of black satin, the cat will also be a jolly addition to a girl's room.

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Panned Oysters.

Clean a pint of large oysters. In a dripping pan place small oblong pieces of toast, put an oyster on each piece, season with salt and pepper, and bake until the oysters are plump. Serve with 3 tablespoons butter creamed with half teaspoon salt, I tablespoon lemon juice, and a few grains cayenne.

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The way to keep a circle of friends is always to act on the square.—“Mutual Magazine.”