Answers to Correspondents

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26781, 26 May 1948, Page 6

Answers to Correspondents

"Interested,” Central Otago— (11 In any of the voltages normally used a person must be a licensed electrician before he can do any .Wiring in his own home. (2) The question regarding fixtures is one ihat is governed by civil law and should he referred to a solicitor/ . ■ -■?'

"Bob.” Clyde.-r-Five Sundays occurred in the month of February in 1860, 1838, and 1920, as well as in February of this year. ■, : -

“ Waterproof,” Palmerston —To render sheeting or calico waterproof, mix separately in equal parts (in weight) alum, isinglass and soap. Mix the solutions and apply the mixture to the wrong side of the cloth. When dry. brush the cloth, first with a dry brush, and then lightly with a brush dipped in water. Suitable preparations for waterproofing calico can be had from such firms as sail and tent-makers. " Ostentation." —Not acceptable. ” Dinkum.”—Your information is incorrect, and this destroys the basis of your argument. “ Laddie.”—You have omitted to supply your name. . ” Leather Coat.” Tarras. —Communicate with Smith’s Little Leather Shop, George street. Dunedin. J. H. A., Kinness.—lf you wish the rnacrocarpa trees to form a hedge they should be topped and the sides kept trimmed. It is preferable to have the topping and the trimming of the sides done in alternate years.