ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25798, 20 March 1945, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of the correspondent. R. G. B.—We do not undertake to answer problems. " Wondering,” Milton.—After Princes* Elizabeth the next in order of succession to the throne is Princess Margaret Rose. “ Philatelist,” Otokia, —The Coronation stamps of New Zealand and the . Crown Colonies depict the King on the right side and the Queen on the left, while on the Canadian Coronation issue the position is reversed, the King being on tlie left side and the Queen on the right. If you submit a stamp to us we shall obtain expert advice whether it shows any departure from the ordinary. “ Y.C.A.,” Mosgiel.—The clubs and various modes of entertainment for young ladies cover, a very wide range, and .what appeals to one girl may not be to the liking of It is, therefore, hardly possible to give an adequate answer to your question. It is suggested that you write to the secretary of the Y.W.C.A. K. H., Mornington— A painting entitled

" L’lndifferent,” by 9th e French artist Watteau, was stolen from the Louvre in June, 1939. and a little.while later was returned by the artist, Bogousflavosky, who claimed that his object had been to improve the restoration of the picture. He was arrested and, after an examination by an alienist, was sentenced in August to a term of imprisonment. It was found that he had damaged the picture by using floor varnish on it.

“ Waterproof,” Watkaia—The following is an effective method of waterproofing an awning for a caravan;—Heat a kerosene tin three-quarters full of tar till near boiling point, and then stir in gradually enough powdered lime (air-slaked is best) to make a creamy mixture. When it froths it is ready to use and gives a surface like black enamel. • A tarpauH* l thus treated is pliable and will last fot years and is wind, rain, and insect-proof. Better results can be obtained by using Stockholm tar if it is procurable, but the ordinary coal tar can be used. If the sacking is not too coarse in the. weave raw linseed oil (two parts) mineral fiirpi (one part), and terebine (one part) maj be substituted for the tar..