Hints and Suggestions.

Otago Witness, Issue 2397, 8 February 1900, Page 56

Hints and Suggestions.

To Keep the Pantry Sweet. — A small box of unslnked quicklime kept in the pantry will absorb all impurities and keep the air beautifully dry and sweet. The lime must be changed every two or three weeks.

Grass Stains on White Dresses. — Paraffin or alcohol of any kind is the best thing to use to remove these. Rub the stain with the paraffin till it seems to be thoroughly loosened, then wash the article in warm suds in the usual way.

Chloride of Lime to Remove Stains. — To- : make this, put lib of lime in a jar with a quart of water. Stains can be removed from white goods by soaking for a fevr m mutes in a little of this, to which an equal amount of cold water has been added. They must not be kept in longer than necessary, and the things must be thoroughly rinsed afterwards in several lots of lukewarm water, or the chloride of lime Avill burn holes in them.

Lemonade. — Three-quarters of a pound of loaf sugar, goz citric acid, 12 drops essence of lemon. Procure a. pan, put in sugar and acid, drop the essence of lemon on sugar, pour some boiling water on, enough to melt it. Stir it a little till dissolved, then add more water (cold). This quantity makes a gallon.

To remove ironmould, squeeze some lemon juice on the spots, then rub well with salt for a few minutes ; then put on a layer of salt soaked "well with lemon juice, and leave it ; the spots will all disappear.

When a pudding is to be boiled, see that the cloth to be xised is very clean, and that it is dipped in boiling water, dredged with flour, and shaken Avell before the pudding is put into it. If a bread pudding, it must be tied loose ; if a batter one, it must- be tied tight. If necessary to cool the oven when baking cakes or pastry, it is best to remove the hot plate. This will quickly reduce the heat without admitting the cold air, which is bad for cakes or pastry.

Silver that has, been laid away, and thus becomes badly tarnished, can be cleaned quickest if the first application of the whiting is moistened with a little sweet oil before being applied. Afterwards dry whiting can be used as usual. To iveep Dust from a Cistern. — Get a piece of thin wood and place it against the wall 3in above the cistern, the other side to re-t on the edge of it, which allows the air to get to the water and at the same time keeps out all dust and smelß The board con be removed at any time*, cleaned, and replaced, and the water is always fre^h. To Preserve Varsley. — Gather on a dry day ; pub immediately into a tin pan and in a cool oven, or before the fire until dry and brittle ; rub fine while hot, and put into well-corked bottles. It will keep any length of time. pis?" Descriptions ofbalh, JLc, must be endorsed by either the Witness correspondent for the district or by tlie seeretaiy to the ball committee. I'he MS. of any correspondents who do not comjily loith this rule will be sent to the secretary for endorsement prior to appeal in <j. — JUM M ELINK. To enwre publication in tlie fozthcominq issue, letters should reach the Witness ojjiee if i>ost,ible on Sntuiday ni<tht, but on no account Later than Monday night. WEDDING AT MIDDLEMAECH. Dear Emmeline, — A very pretty wedding look place on the 2-lfch January at the residence ot the bride's father, Mr John Nolan, Springs, Middlemsrch, the contracting parlies being Mr William Egan, of Middlemaich, and Miss Eliza Nolan, eldest daughter of Mr John Nolan, The Key. Father Lynch perfoimed the marriage ceremony in the presence of a large m>mber o± relatives and friends of the young coil pie. The bride, who was given away by her father, was handsomely attned in slate coloured silk, embroidered with white silk, with wreath and veil. Miss Jane Nolan, sister of the bride, who noted as bridesmaid, looked charming che&«cd in a similar costume to that of the bnde. Mr Edward W. Nolan, late of Milton, and brother of the bride, officiated as be&t man. When the marnage was over, no less than 50 giu-sts partook of the wedding breakfast. The Key. Father Lynch pioposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, which was responded to with enthusiasm. The wedding presents were nvmerous, valuable, and handsome. In the evening the happy couple, amid many sincere and hearty wishes for their future happiness, took their deuarture bx. tiaiu for the norths

where they intend to spend their honeymoon — GUEST.

WEDDING AT TAEHAS,

Dear Emmeline,- A very pretty wedding was thai of Miss Francos Elizabeth Cooper, Tarras, to Mr John Meadows, Mossbnrn. The wedding took place at Mr Thos. Meadows's residence, Meadowvale Farm, near Tarras. The ceremony was performed by the Hey. Mr Tait, of Ciomwell. Friends from all parts of the district were present to witness the ceremony. The biide was given aAvay by her stepfather, Mr Thos. Meado-ws. She looked very pretty, dressed in figured white muslin and lace, with! veil and orange blossoms. She carried a, bouquet of white flowers, the gift of the bridegioom. There were four bridesmaids, the chief being Miss Isabel Cooper, sister of bride Avas dressed in white nainsook muslin, covered Avith lace, blue sash, - and carried flowers; Miss Lily Cooper, sister of bride, white nainsook muslin, trimmecl with white net and lace and maroon ribbon, maTOon sash; Miss Mabel Meadows, step-sister of the bride, also wore white nainsook, white net and lace, trimmed with pink ribbon, and, pink sash; Miss Isabella Kingan, a little tot of four, Avas diessed in white, trimmed with, lace and pink ribbon. After the ceremony, tea, cake, and wine were handed round ; after which cricket and other games Avere indulged in, ancl in the evening the room was cleared for dancing, Avhich pastime, interspersed with singing, was kept up until the early hours. The happycouple have been taking a tour round the district visiting their friends before their departure for Southland. The presents were numerous, pretty, and useful, but as I know you do not care about lists of wedding presents, I refrain from quoting them in extenso. — WEDDING GUEST. * WEDDIKG AT RAIvAHOTJKA. Bear Emmeline, — Thursday, February 1, was a gala day at Eakahouka (Sotithland), and Avill remain niernorable in the history of that locality, as on that day were united the hands and hearts of two members of Rakahouka's best known families. The contracting parties were Miss Delia Leonard, second daughter of Mr Rodger Leonard, and Mr Thomas Scully. The interesting ceremony Avas pei formed in the Rakahouka Church by the Very Rev. Dean. .Burke, in the presence of a large number of spectators. The biide Avas attended by her sister, Miss Maggie Leonard, as bridesmaid, and Mr William SculJj acted as best man. The dresses were charmingly picturesque and neat, and as the biidal party left the sacred edifice they Avere literally showered Avith congratulations and good wishes Jrom their many ndminng friends. An excellent wedding breakfast was held m a large marquee, and Avas partaken of by over 100 guescs, who, needless to pay, thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of Mr and Mrs Leonard. Toasts Avere duly drunk and honoured and speeches made, and every-: thing Avent on merrily. A large party Avas held in the evening in honour of the occasion, and after a sumptuous spread, about 85 couples commenced dancing in the commodious marquee to the enlivening music of Messrs J. Hunt (piccolo), J. Burke, P. Gilfedder, C. Harming, J. Murphy, and J. M'Fadyen (A'iolins). Mr W. Burke danced an Irish jig and a sailor's hornpipe in excellent style. Songs were contributed by Messrs J. Daly, G-. M'Keever, J. Burke, and J. Hunt. Messrs C. Ross and Win. Smith acted as M.C.'s, and kept things going right merrily until daylight. The presents were mm;eicu3, beautiful, and useful. — A GUEST.