Household Hints.

Otago Witness, Issue 2565, 13 May 1903, Page 62

Household Hints.

j When plush photo frames are faded or soiled, sprinkle thickly with table salt, rub veil in with a soft brush, let it stand 15 minutes, then brush off. This has been tried with excellent results. A simple method for purifying water is to tie a small piece of undyed flannel on the tap, leaving it rather loose, and it will be found to absorb all impurities from the water. E«new the flannel from time to time. The way to soften eggs that have by mistake been boiled too long is to get a basin of cold water, put the eggs in, and leave them for about half a minute, which will not only soften them but improve the flavour. In every kitchen have a jai oi browned floor for colouring gravies, soups, etc. To prepare this, place a quart of flour at a time in a Yorkshire pudding tin, in a moderate oven, and stir it about at intervals till brown. Keep the jar well covered and dry. 'If a woman's dress is suddenly enveloped in flames, instead of running to her or out of the house, speak distinctly and eommandingly — '"Lie down and roll over!" Meanwhile, rip up the carpet, or drag off a bed blanket, throw it over the person, ; and then proceed to wrap her up closely !in it. This is a certain and more speedy ! extinguisher than water, is more accessible, and entirely safe to the person giving aid. Ink marks on furniture can be removed by washing them with vinegar or sour beer, and then rubbing the stains with spirits of salt. Polish afterwards in the usuaMyay with beeswax and turpentine. j Window glass, lamps, marble, and stone j vases are quickly cleaned if rubbed j with salt slightly dampened. A teaspoonful of salt in a coal-oil lamp makes \ the wick burn brighter and gives a clearer li^Ut. A chest protector required at five minutes* notice may be made in this fashion : — Take | a piece of brown paper, lay half a sheet oi wadding over it, tack a pocket handkerchief over that, the same size as the paper, and you have a perfect chest protector. J To clean dull gold jewellery without removing jewels, etc., and without injuring either the dull gilding or the gem, rub it gently with a soft brush, moistenod in bicarbonate of soda and water, to which have been added a few drops of ammonia. Then rinse thoroughly, and dry in pure, warm sawdust. To enmtre publication in the forthcoming issue letters rhould retch the Witness office if possible on Fnturday ixi'iht, but on no account Later than Monday niqld ley Description* of balls, <L-c, must be endorsed by either the Witness corrrspondent for the district or by the secretary to the bull eommittre. 'Hie MS of anil correspond entu icho an not comply with this rule will be sent to th? secretary for endorsement prior to pptarinrj.—EUM J-JLIXE WEDDING AT LATTDEB. Dear Emmeline, — A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr James Clouston, Lauder, on Wednesday, April 29, when Miss Elsie Deans, of Lea Stream, was

I united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr Edward Clouston, of Spottis Flat, Opfair. The bride, who was given away by Ilier father, looked charming in a lovely dress of creoni figured lustre, trimmed with lace, and wore the usual veil and orange blossoms. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Janet CorripaJl, cousin of tho bridegroom, wore a pretty dress of pink flowered muslin, trimmed with lace and ribbon, and a large pini silk saah. Mr Alex Deans acted in the capacity jf best man, and the Rev. Mr Gellie officiated. After the ceremony, an adjournment was made to the garden, where photos were taken of the wedding group and guests. About 40 friends and relatives of tho happy couple then sat down to a nicely-spread and sumptuoiu wedding breakfast. Gameß were afterwardn indulged in till dark, when dancing was begun, and kept going till a late hour, when all left for home, quite satisfied with having spent a very happy day, and one ihat I am sure they will not soon forget. The presents, of which there was a largo mimber, were both costly and useful. — A, Guest. harvest home ball. Dear Emmeline,— Tho South Taieii annual Harvest Home, which took place last Friday evening at the Henley Public Hall, proved a great success, about 50 couples being present. The grand march was led off at 8.30 p;m., tho niusic being supplied by Wellman's band. Messrs W. Lawrence and J. M'Culloch, who acted as M.C.'a, performed their duties in a most satisfactory manner. Several songs were sung din-ing the evening, and a step-dance was contributed by Mr Pauley. The catering was in the hands of Mr Mothven. The weather was everything that could be desired. Dancing waa kept up until the early hours of the morning, everyone going home well satisfied -with their night's enjoyment. Some very pretty dresses were worn by the ladies, a few of which I subjoin: — Misses Smail (3), white muslin, daintily trimmed with pink ribbons ; Miss Fleming, a pretty dress of blue crepoline ; Miss Dickie, black skirt, velvet blouse; Miss Dickie, a pretty dress of tussah silk; Miss Holland, pretty white dress, with point lace collar, blue ribbons; Miss Hoddinott, flowered muslin;' Miss Miller (Kuri Bnsh), black skirt, pale green silk blouse; Miss Bathgale, black skirt, yellow silk blouse, insertion trimming; Miss Brown, dark skirt, white silk blouse over a pink silk slip ; Miss Crane, dark coloured evening dress, spray of red poppies; Miss Bathgate, evening dress of green cashmere, chiffon trimming; Miss B. Hoddinott, white spotted muslin, braided collar; Miss Kenny, black skirt, white muslin blouse, lace collar; Miss Calder, white dress, rose trimmings; Miss M'Kegg-, black silk skirt, cream blou3e, and pearlß; Mrs Coutts, dark dress, blue blouse, insertion, trimming; Mrs Hughes, black dTess; Miss J. M'Kegg, pretty flowered muslin; Misses Black, dark dresses ; Miss A. Hoddinott, white dress, lace collar; Miss Payne, evening dress, pale green skirt, pink blouse; Miss S. M'Kay, sea green silk blouse, transparent yoke, dark skirt; Mrs Methven, black skirt, black silk blouse, silver trimming; Miss Gray, dark skirt and blue blouse; Miss Hughes, black dress, pink front ; Miss Dyke, black lustre skirt, green blouse, string insertion trimming; Miss Gray, white skirt, blue flowered blouse; Miss B. Brown, White; Miss B. M'Kay, white skirt, bhio silk blouse, cream lace yoke; Miss Hannah, grey skirt, neat blouse trimmed with, insertion ; Miss M. Gray, white ; Mrs Martin, black ; Miss Geary, cream nun's veiling ; Miss K. Kenny, dark skirt, velvet blouse; Miss G-. Gray, dark skirt, light blouse; Miss M'Culloch, black skirt, light blouse; Miss Parsons, dark skirt, pink blouse; Miss Gray, white; Mies M'Culloch, white; Miss M'Donald, dark fikirt* light blouse.— Visiioa.