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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
6
A pleasant afternoon at Merhediet Club, Beeld yesterday featured a meeting of Kingston based Metondiet'horets Aid. Mrs Sheen delivered a recitation and Mrs Gail led a group of younger members in singing.
A euchre party held Saturday night at the Ainslie Social Service hall raised funds for Tasmanian Relief. Mrs G O Munn won the main prize while Mr F Ridley took the agents prize. Consolation prizes went to Mink Laverty and Mr O Maker. A coke donation by Mrs Laverty supported the event.
A loose collection of old fashioned household hints covers butter cutting with wax paper, cleaning an egg beater, using a revolving plan stool in the kitchen, thinning turpentine with oil for finish, cooling eggs properly, washing silk dampers, keeping cut flowers fresh in transit, making towels usable for babies, crochet hooks for finishing, and preventing oven odors by salting spilled pie juice.
Mr and Mrs Spendelove entertained many guests at their Braddon home on Saturday. A ladies committee managed arrangements to fund the supper for the Scout replay and dance at the Acaslie School Hall Saturday night with prizes for best fancy costumes and Monte Carlo dancing.
The event featured prize winners for best dressed ladies and gents. Dorothy Spurteot and Misses Heaston won queenly honors. Mr Thielove and Mr Wallive won top dance prizes.
Fashion notes celebrate the two piece suit with a short navy blue coat and a crepe like frock in printed silk, a long sleeve coat paired with a rosesbelge lace gown, and a long gathered skirt with silk embroidered tulle. New fabrics and borders create varied, elegant afternoon frocks.
The article describes pewter as an antique looking yet practical material for decorative and tableware items. It notes old world appeal, finishes from hammered to enamel, and care tips including cleaning with hot soap and polishing cream made from ash and whiting.
A reader friendly table converts common ingredients from ounces to spoons or cups. Entries include almonds chopped 1 3 cup per oz, butter 1 cup per 4 oz, cheese grated 1 cup per oz, coffee ground 6 cups per oz, flour 1 quart per about 1 cup, and sugar varieties with approximate spoon to cup equivalents.
The article describes dresses in black georgette and crepe de chine with long coats and tucks. Black moire evening gowns feature white relief accents, and a Lanvin frock is appliqued with pink and blue jet. A tailored skirt suit with a crepe de chine jumper offers a chic two piece look.
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