Uncertainty about the situation jo the Mediterranean is helping to increase the popularity of the cruise in Northern waters, Clothes for this IS. W. ©. Davidson, cate, on, The bride who was given in mar. riage by Mr. Harry Scott,. looked very charming in a powder blue chiffon gown with a short train, and large picture hat to match, trimmed with velvet in a darker shade of blue. She carried a bouquet of pink and riber roses, tied with streamers of ribbon in pink satin, Mrs. W. H, Putnam who attended the bride, was dressed in pink chiffon. Her' hat was also of the largo picture type in pink to match the colour of her gown, She carried tilles and tuber roses, tied with blue satin ribbon, Mr. Bruce Macdonald acted as postman, and the ushers included Messrs. M. B. Hill, Eric Peterson, I. G. Allison and W. H. Putnam. ' A host of friends were at the reception to congratulate the bride and groom, who left this morning for Tsingta where the honeymoon will be spent. Mrs. Penney's going away ensemble was @ suit of sheer black crepe, with lapels of black moire. A small black hat, white moire lowers at the neck, and white accessories, completed the smart picture.
Chinese Weddings 'A wedding of great interest in Chinese circles took place last Thurs day when Miss Kwan Sun-yuan, daughter of Mrs. K. ¥. Kwan of Peiping, was married to Mr. Cheng Shih-min. The chief bridesmaid was atiss Lee Jung Three tiny flower girls and a ring bearer also attended the bride, After the church cere-type of cruise must be selected with Fegard to the needs of a colder jatlude, and this minimum out has moh ese condition planned with these conditions
free-piece coat, skirt and warm topcoat, possibly of fleecy material shade to harmonize or "to match exactly, two knitted shirt blouses of Jumpers in royal blue, cherry, coral, Jade oF some other definite and rather bright colour, and a pair of well-cut slacks "in heavy" stockdnelte or similar rather thick fabric, Add a [short jacket, Knitted In thick wool in the same colour as the slacks, 3 bathing sult, again in the basic colour chosen, and a sun-bathing dress for /hot days, in which the same colour is introduced, so that it can be worn, with the jacket if' necessary.
A classic evening dress cut very How at the back and. with lim, straight skirt, would be grand for formal occasions. 'Two tunies, one in astd shades with short puff' sleeves ud shaped basque springing from a Atted waistline, the other in one of the new brilliantly patterned cashmeres, knee-length, with full sleeves gathered into a' narrow cuff, could be worn over it for Informal daneing and dining.
'One such outfit, with navy three-piece and slacks worn' with yellow shirts and scarves Admired, and it would be easy. think out an attractive colour scheme suit oneself, A deep wine red with accessories in palest blue oF Wlae would be most unusual and In the forefront of fashion, Storing Summer's Fragrance Many of us have a family recipe for pot pourrl, but hesitate to. try because it seems 60 complicated. and to demand the use of strange substances, the names of "which cause the head of one's local chemist to shake dubiously. Yet there ave many simple ways of preserving, something of the perfume of the rose garden and of the innumerable herbs which help to swell the wave of fragrance which rises from the den these summer evenings, ere are one or two suggestions: 'The easiest of al, is to make scented pillows which really help to induce sleep and relax tired nerves, Gather a large bunch of lavender before the Mlowerets are quite full blown; tie it in a bundle and hang, heads down, in the sun. When' dry, strip stems of flowers and all but the. large eaves. Finish drying on shoots of paper.
'Take an equal quantity of Yeaves fi'gm the lemon verbena bush, dry thoroughly, crumble and blend' with the lavender, Add about an ounce of dried mint, This "makes a dell-el ously scented pillow. Butter mus-Tin, with a loose case of organdie oF erdpe de chine, is a good container.
An agreeably scented mixture for old ginger jars or earthenware bowls place in your guests' bedrooms is made by drying lavender as described above, and adding it to dried rose petals, from two to three dozen roses, if you can got them, gathered just before they fall and dried in the sun til they turn brown, The rose petals should be shaken every day for a week at least, and not allowed to get damp during this period. Take about an ounce of dried rosemary Leaves, thyme, sage, mint, southernwood, lemon verbena and geranium and any other avail-fable perfumed herbs or flowers you like, Pound together two ounces. of orris root and a few tonquin bes Git your chemist can rise to those Inst}, add three teaspooafuls of allspice and blend all together, crushing, and mixing well. Pack into jars, but shake them up from time to time, to ensure thorough blending.
An Oriental Savoury many, a reception and dinner was held in the Sun Sun Restaurant, where hundreds of guests gathered to wish the happy couple future hap-pines and success.
Another Chinese wedding which scheduled to take place on Sepiember 9, will be that of Miss Lydia Nich and Dr. Ning Watt. The bride-elect is associated with the Shanghai Municipal Council's Secondary School [for Chinese Girls and is a graduate of the University of Shanghai. She the niece of Mr. C. C. Nieh, a former chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of the North Pacific Dental College, Portland, Oregon, Dr. Watt is the son of Dr. W. T. Walt, formerly president of Peiyang Medical College and Com~ missioner of Public "Health in Tientsin. Dr. Watt is practicing in Shanghai. The ceremony will take place in Holy Trinity Cathedral, fol-Towed by a reception at the New Asia Hotel.
Pakodas are an attractive and easily made dish which has made its appearance fu a London restaurant Which caters especially for visitors from the East. They are an interest jing adjunct to fried steak or veal cutlets, 'Take a cup of lentil flour, Slice onions very finely. Rub a teaspoonful of butter into the flour, sprinkle as Jmuch chili powder as" liked, and Jadd water to make a batter.' Beat well, adding the onions and pinch of baking soda and and a dash of Jemon juice, Season to taste. Very thin silees of potato, shredded lettuce or nasturtium leaves can be added as well, and are all good. Heat frying fat to boiling point and drop in a tablespoonful at a time, frying until brown and crisp. Drain well and serve very hot.
Those tasty little fritters will make the main dish for a hot weather lunch, if shredded cooked meat, ham for chicken is added to the batter before frying.
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