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INDEX
Marriage — Continued
| Moral standard of men, 44 |
| Places where English Wives are wanted, 731 |
| Professional men, wives of |
| Army Officers, 201 |
| Doctors, 501 |
| Members of Parliament, 735 |
| Naval Officers, 356 |
| Proposals — Etiquette, 348 |
| Proposals of famous men, 613 |
| Trousseau, 48, 200 |
| Weddings — Etiquette. etc. |
| Anniversaries, list of Wedding Anniversaries, 353, 617 |
| Best man, choice of — Duties, dress, 353-4 |
| Bouquet, 350 |
| Widow brides, 351 |
| Bridal procession, 196 |
| Bridesmaids, 47 |
| Cake, 351 |
| Cards, 374 |
| Churches for Society Weddings, 732 |
| Congratulations, 199 |
| Consulate, marriage at, 199 |
| Decorations, 46 |
| Fees, 354 |
| Groomsmen and their duties, 354 |
| Invitations, 46 |
| Leaving the Church, 47 |
| Mother, giving away by, 199 |
| Notice of Wedding at Church, 354 |
| Old shoe, origin of, 199 |
| Preparations, 46 |
| Presents, 46, 612 |
| Reception after Weddings, 47 |
| Registry-office Weddings, 199 |
| Time to arrive, 198 |
| Wedding-day lore, 52, 203, 355, 502, 617 |
| Anniversaries, 353, 617 |
| Bells, 355 |
| Bride cup, 503 |
| Bride knights and bridegroom men, 503 |
| Character of bride according to month of birth, 617 |
| Church feasts and fasts, 204 |
| Colours to be worn, significance, 52 |
| Crossed swords, 503 |
| "Darby and Joan," 617 |
| Day of the week, 204, 355 |
| Divination, 503, 817 |
| Dow-purse — Origin of marriage settlement, 617 |
| Favours, 355, 502 |
| Gloves, 503 |
| Knives, Bridal Knives, 503 |
| Masks — Old usage, 355 |
| Months, lucky and unlucky, 203 |
| Music, 355 |
| Orange olossom, meaning, 53 |
| Scarves, 502 |
| Veil, origin, 53 |
| Widows, marriage of, 199, 351 |
| Married Women's Property, Law as to, 268, 419, 550, 786 |
| Mary, Queen, 107, 280 |
| Massage, Use in Beauty Culture |
| Complexion, 23 |
| Falling hair, 175 |
| Mouth and lips, 594 |
| Neck, care of, 711 |
| Wrinkles, 326 |
| Medicine, 54, 206, 358, 504, 618, 737 |
| Cleanliness, relation to health, 54 |
| Colds and Catarrhs — Causes, prevention, and cure, 358 |
| Children's winter ailments, 363, 364, 741 |
| Common ailments and their treatment, 58, 211, 361, 507, 621, 742 |
| Common sense, value of, 54 — Common-sense rules, 55 |
| Diet, importance of moderation, 504 |
| Digestion, 505 |
| Dyspepsia, causes, 504 |
| Emergency Card — Supplement |
| Faith healing and mind curing — "New Thought" cure, etc., 206 |
| First Aid, 81, 213, 365, 511, 624, 743 |
| for details, see title First Aid |
| Health faddism — Evils, 55 |
| Nursery, health and hygiene in, 363, 509, 622 |
| Adenoids, 384 |
| Healthy Child, 63, 207 |
| Coddling, evils of, 63 |
| Food, 207 |
| Physical Culture, value of play, etc., 509 |
| Breathing exercises, 623 |
| Spine and lower part of body, exercises for, 622 |
| Rashes, 740 |
| Rheumatism in children, 510 |
| Winter ailments, 363 364, 741 |
| Nursing, Home Nursing, 56, 209, 360, 505, 619, 739 |
| for details, see title Nursing |
| Poets and Authors on health, 55 |
| Sleep and sleeplessness, cause and cure of insomnia, 618 |
| Radium Treatment, 737 |
| Varicose veins — Hæmorrhage, etc., 57, 512 |
| Ventilation, relation to health, 54 |
| Meerkat (Suricate) as pet, 696 |
| Members of Parliament, Wives of, 735 |
| Millinery, 76, 227, 375, 525 |
| Making hat frames, 76 |
| Covering shape, 227 |
| Middle-aged women, millinery for, 24 |
| Trimming hats, 375, 525 |
| Mink Fur, 754 |
| Minto, Lady, 410, 628 |
| Missionary Work for Women, 672 |
| Moleskin, 754 |
| Money Matters — Law, 114, 268, 419, 550, 786 |
| Moore, Miss Mary, 259 |
| Muff of Piped Silk, 764 |
| Music, 134, 287, 437, 569, 680, 801 |
| Child Musicians, 438 |
| Instruction, First steps, 438 |
| Violin, first lessons, 680 |
| Places of Study |
| Guildhall School of Music, 567 |
| Royal Academy of Music, 287 |
| Royal College of Music, 134 |
| Trinity College of Music, 801 |
| Preservation of printed music, 437 |
| Primitive music, 438 |
| Musquash Fur, 383 |
| N |
| National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 262, 413 |
| National Union of Women Workers, 109 |
| Navy |
| Officers — Balls and Dances, form of Invitation, Precedence, etc., 516 |
| Officers' Wives, 356 |
| Weston, Miss, and Miss Wintz, work of — Sailors' homes, etc., 560 |
| Needlework, 82, 239, 386 530, 643, 761 |
| Bags, Art Needlework Bags, 649 |
| Bell ropes in ribbon work, 387 |
| Blouses, embroidered, 239 |
| Buttons for blouses, embroidered, 239-40 |
| Charity, needlework for, 391 |
| Christmas presents, 530 |
| Collars, embroidered, 87 |
| Crochet, 86, 237, 389, 533 |
| D'oyleys — Designs, 765 |
| Educational importance, 388 |
| Filet, 387 |
| Florentine stitch, 387 |
| French embroidery, 82, [646 |
| Handkerchiefs, suggested uses, 534 |
| "Her First Lesson In Embroidery," to face p. 457 |
| Jacobean pattern footstool, 387, 388 |
| Knitting, 240, 647 |
| Lingerie pincushions, 241 |
| Mid-Victorian needlework — Pictures, etc., 82 |
| Muff of piped silk, 764 |
| Old furniture, carpets, etc., needlework accessories in keeping with, 386-7 |
| Pictures, 843 |
| Repairing torn embroidery, 766 |
| Revival of needlecraft, 82, 386 |
| Ribbon work, 761 |
| Royal School of Art Needlework — Objects, etc., 83 |
| Transfer pattern, use of, 235 |
| Illustration to face p. 153 |
| Wooden-bead Embroidery, 763 |
| Work Board, 383 |
| Working Ladies' Guild, standard required, etc., 386 |
| Nervous System, Construction, Functions, etc., 619 |
| Nettlerash, 740 |
| New Zealand — Prospects for Women Emigrants, 607 |
| Newlyn Art School, 282 |
| Norfolk, Duchess of, 258, 750 |
| Norland Institute, 340 |
| Normand, Mrs. Ernest, 663 |
| Nursery, see title Children, also Home — Furnishing, etc. |
| Nursing, Home Nursing, 58, 209, 360, 505, 619, 739 |
| First Aid, see that title |
| Physiology knowledge required, 56 |
| Blood, circulation, etc., 56 |
| Digestion, process of — Digestive apparatus, etc., 360, 505 |
| Nervous system, construction, functions, etc., 619 |
| Respiration, process of, 209 |
| Skin and its functions, 739 |
| Nursing, Nursery Nurse — Training, etc., 340, 341,[492 |
| Nursing, Professional Nursing, 186, 340, |
| Army in India — Lady Roberts Scheme, 616 |
| Colonial Nursing Association — Application, qualifications, pay, etc., 492 |
| Hospital Training, etc., 186 |
| Cottage Benefit Nursing Association, 187 |
| Navy Nurses — Pay and conditions, etc., 342 |
| O |
| Occupations for Women, see Work |
| Open-air bedroom, 15 |
| Opossum Fur, 635 |
| Orange Blossom, Meaning, 53 |
| Ormonde, Marchioness of, 663 |
| Osborne, Dorothy — Love Letters, 426, 555 |
| P |
| Paget, Lady Arthur, 683 |
| Painting, see Drawing and Painting |
| Palmistry, 449, 573, 692 |
| Pankhurst, Miss Christabel, 106 |
| Parlourmaid — Duties, etc., 167 |
| Parr, Mr. R. J. Director of National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 413 |
| Parrots as Pets, 301 |
| Pastinello 691 |
| Pastry Making, see title Kitchen and Cookery |
| Pauncefote, Lady, 515 |
| Peary, Mrs., 662 |
| Pediculi, 712 |
| Peel, Viscount, 747 |
| Perfumes to match Colour in Dress, 81 |
| Persian Lamb Fur, 753 |
| Pets, 148, 301, 452, 575, 693 |
| Birds |
| Finches, 452, 575 |
| Parrots, 301 |
| Pigeons, 893 |
| Cats |
| Black and White Persians, 813 |
| Chinchilla Persians, 455 |
| Feeding and care, 150 |
| Dogs |
| Pugs, 453 |
| Puppy, care of, 815,[303 |
| Scottish Terrier (Aberdeen Terrier), |
| Toy Bull Terrier, 148 |
| Tricks, teaching, to dogs, 151, 816 |
| West Highland White Terrier, 695 |
| Marmoset, 149 |
| Meerkat (Suricate), 696 |
| Snakes, harmless snakes, 696 |
| Physical Culture, 328 |
| Physiology, see Nursing, Home Nursing |
| Pictures in Smoke, 811 |
| Pigeons as Pets, 693 |
| Plate — English Plate, marks, etc., 705 |
| Pleas, H.S.H. Princess of and Child, 632 |
| Plymouth China — Old China, 305 |
| Poets — Women Poets |
| Galway, Viscountess, 679 |
| Lindsay, Lady, 436 |
| Pole-Carew, Lady Beatrice, 631 |
| Poultry |
| Cooking, Recipes. etc., see title Kitchen and Cookery |
| Rearing Chickens, see title Work — Chickens |
| Princess Christian College, 341 |
