ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 999, 24 April 1891, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

S.K., Wnitara.—The verdigris on gilt work can be remeved by applying spirits of ammonia with a camel’s hair brush, and immediately washing it off' with spirits of wine ; if the ammonia is left on it injures the gilding. C.M.K., Wellington.—To clean morocco leather. The best plan is to remove all greasy stains from the leather with turpentine or benzoline well rubbed on with a sponge or piece of flannel. This will remove anything in the shape of dirt or grease, but will not stain. After well washing with turpentine, rub with a clean cloth, and varnish over very thinly with soma white of egg.

Morrison’s Bush.—Your communication bore com do plume, name, or address, therefore it is condemned to the waßte paper basket. I shall be glad to hear from you with social items or local gossip, bub you must please observe journalistic rules and forward me your correct name and address, otherwise your communications are not in good faith. P.S., Blenheim. —-You will find sponging the body every moruing with equal parts of vinegar and water, very refreshing after your cold : a tablespoonful of eau-de-cologne mixed with it would increase its effects. Mrs M., Mastertou. For the peculiar tasts in the mouth you complain of, try soda water and milk in equal proportions, once or twice daily. Alice, Wanganui.—About the best combination you can use to suit your hair and complexion, would be old gold and cardinal. Topsy, Greymouth.— I do not think there can he any objection to the ordinary camphorated chalk usually sold.7*lt is a safe thing to use, and with plenty of friction will keep the teeth as clean as the more expensive dentifrices. Stella, Gisborne.—l shall he glad to hear from you at any time. For improving the colour of your canary there is nothing better than to give him a little cayenne pepper rolled up in soft bread every other day for a month. About as much as will lie on a threepenny piece is sufficient for three doses.