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Hints and Suggestions.

Never put soda in the water in which you wash china that has any gilding on it. \ Soda injures the gilding. Instead, use soap, which answers just as well and has no ill effects^ Paint marKs may be removed from silk by saturating the silk in equal parts of turpentine and ammonia, then wa'sTi-it in'soapsuds and leave it to dry Between sheets of blotting paper with a on' the top. - -; - In order to revive celery, that has become limp get a- pail of boiling water and douche the celery intoit,forra second or two. Then put it into a,.bo.wL.vOt coldwater under & tap,' and let the water run on it for some time; it will then -be quite fresh and crisp.

Boots and shoes can be made watertight by melting a little beeswax and adding an equal quantity of sweet oil. Warm the soles and rub the beeswax in till the leather ceases to absorb it. Don't let it touch the other parts or you will have difficulty in making them shine. An easy way to make a soft and cheap cushion : Save all cast-off stockings, cut them from top to ankle in pieces about two or three inches wide, then unravel them and fill the cushion.

Brass-lacquered bedsteads should on no account be polished with metal polish, as the acid it contains is liable to destroy the lacquer. Wash your bedsteads with plain soap and hot water, and then rub well with a dry chamois leather. Bedsteads treated in this way retain their brightness" for many years. When making porridge of coarse oatmeal over-night for early breakfast a skin forms on top, whrch when stirred up is hard to mix smoothly. To prevent this, fully cook the porridge, leave the lid off till a skin has formed, theiu pour over a tiny drop, of water, hot or cold, and leave till morning, when there will be no skin. When made hot will be like freshly-made porridge. To remove stains from knives, cut a potato and dip in powdered brick-dust ; rub briskly over the stains, which immediately disappear. No knifeboard or cleaner required.

A cracked egg. or one which is slightly broken, is often put aside for baking, when it could be conveniently boiled for sending to table. Wrap a piece of greased paper round the egg and then boil in the ordinary manner; the paper will keep the egg together. To a pair of shoes that have become stiff and uncomfortable by constant wear in the rain, or from lying by unworn, apply a coat of vaseline, rubbing it in well with a cloth, and in a short time the leather will become soft and pliable. Economical Starch. — After using a bowl of stai'ch do not throw away the mixture. Place on one side, and when the starch has settled pour away the water; then put the basin in the oven for a few minutes. The starch will be in a hard cake, and can be put away ready for use again, when it will be found to be as good as new starch.

To improve shabby leather chairs take one pint of linseed oil, boil it, and let it stand till nearly cold, then stir into it half a nint of vinegar. When the two are perfectly amalgamated bottle it ready for use. Shake the bottle well before using the mixture. Pour a little on a soft cloth, rub it well into the leather, turning the flannel as it gets dirty; then rub with a soft duster till the polish is restored. This polish softens the leather and prevents it cracking. Do not throw awa-y bits of soap because they are dry ; cut them up small and put them into a jar with just sufficient water to cover the soap, and put the jar into a cool oven. When the soap is all soft, well mix it with a stick. When cool enough to handle, make it into cakes

and put ifc away to get dry, attd it will be as good as fresh soap. Scented soap may be treated in the same way, adding a very little water, one tablespoonful 01 glycerine, and one of ' eau-de-Cologne to a one-pound jam jar full of soap.

JV O«icripU«as of balls, *c, must be •&- 00* Md fey •rthw tk« Wito»M correspondent for the ftrtrlot or fey th« •eor«tary of th* ball ooumitU*. 2)m US. *t any correspondents who do not comply wtth tW» n>l« -Will b« sent to , tha •eoretary for «o£orMm«at prior to appearing.— EMMELlNE. T« mun publication in tn« forthcoming i«tue lattori should reach the Wits«» 9 office if pouible on Saturday night, but on no aooount laUr than l£«eday night.

A WEDDING AT TE KTOtTI.

A very pretty wedding took place at St.-L-uke's Church, Te Kuiti, King Country, the contracting parties being Masa Daisy Jeffery, daughter of Mr R. P. Jeffery, of ChristchuTch, and Mr W. M'Coll, of TeKuiti, only son of the late Mr W. D. M'Coll, .of Chiistchurch. The day was beautifully fine;, and the church was decorated prettily witii daisies and other white flowers and palms. The Eev.' Gerald Morse conducted the - ceremony, at th« conclusion of which was • presented *a' 'beanitiful - family - JBdWe, • this being the first wedding to .take place in the church," Th© -Jiritl* looked, 'charming in^a, dress of cream, taffeta 1 / ""'the skirt hanginggracefully, '.with panel front and fhrisßed .with large folds a-t hem; the bodice being trimmed with chiffon glace, tucked, net, and silk trimming, with the" usual bridal voil and flower bouquet. . Mass" Eerr "acted as bridesmaid, and -wore a- dainty, dress of "white silk trimmed with white satin ribbon and val lace, and chipped straw hat trimmed with chiffon and silk roses, and carried a bouquet of white and red flowers. Mt A. Gresh.am a<;ted as best man, and the bride was given away by Mr J. M'lndoe. The- church was crowded, and during the service the hymn "The voice that breathed o'er Eden" was sung, the Wedding March being played by Mrs Morse as the party left the church amid showers of rice. Mrs A. M'Coll, mother of the bridegroom, afterwards entertained about 50 couples at the Town Hall. The tables were tastefully decorated with daisies and sweet peas, the bridal cake occupying the centre of the table. Among those present were Mrs A. M'Coll, in a dress of pale grey crepe de chine; Mrs (Dr) Zobel, white chiffon muslin trimmed with fine val lace; Mrs Gerald Morse, brown satin-faced cloth relieved with rich cream lace;' Mrs Seymour, white embroidered fawn ; Mrs Julian, cream costume ; Miss Boddie, blue taffeta silk ; Miss Melling. white muslin ; , Mrs H-acket, check voile ; Mrs Phillips, cream serge skirt and silk blouse; Mrs Lineham, white embroidered lawn; Miss M'Dowell, white muslin trimmed with val lace ; Mrs -Chilcott, grey frock trimmed with floral silk; Miss Chilcott, cream lustre ; Mrs Boles, cream lustre ; Mrs F. Hattaway White, Indian lawn ; Mrs V. S. Hattaway, black voile; Miss Hattaway, vieux-' coloured dress; Miss Williams, pretty floTal muslin; Mrs Blackman, white muslin; Mrs H. Cobb, white muslin. Tba happy couple ...were the * recipients of many -valuable?, and - ■•useful prjpsrats,"-^which '--were* 'sent from 1 »H' I ..parts of the Dominion.

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Otago Witness, Issue 2864, 3 February 1909, Page 74

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Hints and Suggestions. Otago Witness, Issue 2864, 3 February 1909, Page 74

Hints and Suggestions. Otago Witness, Issue 2864, 3 February 1909, Page 74