Answers to Correspondents

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26793, 9 June 1948, Page 6

Answers to Correspondents

“ Please Explain ” and “ Concerned.”— Inquiries are being made. " Interested," Dunedin—We have no Information on the matter. We suggest that you consult an optician. " Scribe,” Central Otago—(1) Myrtle Is a shrub with shiny evergreen leaves, and white, sweet-scented flowers, now used chiefly in perfuming. The myrtle was held sacred to Venus, and is used as an emblem of love. (2) For information concerning the Young New Zealanders’ Club, communicate with the management of the St. James Theatre. " Subscriber.” Mosgiel—Tea. stains may be removed from white blankets by moistening them with a mixture of one part of glycerine, nine parts of water, and a half-part of agua ammonia. This mixture is applied to the goods by means of a brush and allowed to remain for 12 hours, with an occasional renewal of the mo’stening. The stained pieces are then pressed between cloth and rubbed with a clean rag Drying, and if possible a little steaming, are generally sufficient ‘to remove the stains thoroughly. , “Football.” Gore—lf the player tc whom you refer wished to play Rugby in Otago, it would be necessary for him to get a transfer from the club for which he last played In the North Island. As however, he wishes to play in Southland. he should first communicate with the Southland Rugby Union at Invercargill.