LAUNDERING CROCHET AND LACE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3396, 16 April 1919, Page 56

LAUNDERING CROCHET AND LACE.

It is distinctly annoying to see rf good design spoiled altogether by poor laundering—as is so frequently the case when lace-trimmed articles return from a publio laundry. It is "well worth while to do the work at home in the following way:— Pure soap should be shredded and boiled in water until it jellies. Put some of the jelly in warm water and makes a lather. First soak the articles in cold water, adding, if the water is hard, a teaspoonful of borax, as also in the warpa water. In washing lace immerse it in the warm lather and knead gently, then squeeze out, do not wring, as this breaks the delicate threads of lace; rinse in warm water to which borax has been added. When ironing, see that every point is well pulled out, so that the lace, which must be ironed on the wrong side, need only be pressed with a warm iron. Crochet work may be placed in a jar with enough cold water to cover it; stir in a spoonful of scrap jelly, stand in A large saucepan three-quarters full of water, cover the jar and the saucepan, and boil for three hours, then carefully squeeze

the crochet and rinse it several times in warm water. The last time but one the water should be slightly blued, and the last water should be boiling. When almost' dry, pull the crochet lace carefully and gently into shape, opening every picot loop with a knitting needle. If there is a raised design such as you have in Irish crochet this should all be lifted up and arranged. The ironing table must be spread with several folds of blanket, and covered with a clean sheet. Place the crochet on the table face downwards, and iron on the wrong side only with a warm iron. HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS. If you want to fry a preserved egg, don't let your fat be actually' boiling when the egg is put in. If it is the yolk will burst. Fry slowly, pouring a little fat over the yolk every now and then. To clean a dirty saucepan, fill it half full of water, put into it a squeezed-out lemon, and let it boil "for half an hour; then rinse with hot water. An excellent furniture polish can be made by mixing two parts of castor oil with one part of. vinegar. Rub over the furniture with a soft rag and polish with a duster. Rub your feet every night with just a little embrocation, if you suffer from chilblains in the winter. It is wonderful how this plan helps to prevent them from coming. And prevention is certainly better than cure where chilblains are concerned. New linoleum should not be washed more than necessary. Rub once a week with a mixture of beeswax and turpentine, and rub daily with a dry duster. The greatest dread the new houseowner has is dampness. If your home seems damp, try placing camphor balls on sheets ,of paper in all four corners of rooms liable to. dampness. The balls decrease gradually in size and should then be replaced with fresh ones. This is an absolutely reliable method for removing dampness. It is difficult to polish the bars of a grata* when they have become burnt and red, but if rubbed with a piece of used lemon before applying the black lead they will polish more easily. It. often spoils one's appetite to smell meals in preparation. There are several tips for obviating this trouble in a small household, two of the best I know being the .following:—Stand a bowlful of hot water in the kitchen, and sprinkle in it two or three drops of lavender water. The water absorbs the cooking odour, and the lavender refreshes the air. A raw potato cut into halves is also effective, particularly where fish, onions, etc., are being Used. Now that winter is coming the . following will be very useful to householders s To half a gallon of hot water add a good handful of common washing soda. When the . soda is dissolved throw over the coals in the cellar and allow to dry. The above quantity is sufficient for a hJundreldiweight of coal, and will make is burn twice as long without in any way hindering it from burning or lowering its heat. Now that eggs are so expensive, mix a tablespoonful of golden syrup in half a pint of warm milk. This quantity equals four eggs, and can be, used to bind puddings or cakes. . Less sugar should be'added than would be used in the case of eggs, as the syrup helps to sweeten the other ingredients. Boots and shoes intended for rough wear during the winter months can be made waterproof if treated in the following way: Melt together two parts of beeswax and one part of mutton fat. Apply to the leather at night, and leave for 24 hours. Then wipe off with a soft flannel. When first blacked the boots will not polish. easily, but if the blacking is sparingly applied and allowed to remain on a few minutes they will take a good gloss af or being cleaned once or twice. Some steamed puddings may -be eaten cold like cake, and in this way serve a double purpose. Here is one of these: Dredge together four ounces of flour and the same of suet; add four ounces of black treacle, and mix these ingredients in with a teaspoonful of ' carbonate of soda dissolved in a cupful of warm milk. Tie a cloth over the basin and steam for two hours.

£3T Descriptions of balla, &c, must be endorsed by either the Witness correspondent for the district or by the secretary of the ball committee. The MS. of any correspondents who do not comply with this rule will be sent to. the secretary for endorsement prior to appearing.—ELlZAßETH. To ensure publication in the forthcoming issue letters should reach the Witness office if possible on Saturday night, but on no account later than Monday night. WEDDING AT AUCKLAND. A military wedding - , and which was also a very pretty one, took place on January 81 at St. Andrew's Church, Epsom, Auckland, the brllde being Miss Irene Lilian Dignan, third daughter of the late Anthony Dignan and Mrs Dignan, of Te Ana Uangi, Epsom, and the bridegroom, Lieutenant-colonel Edward Puttick, D. 5.0., of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, and fourth eon of Mr and Mrs Puttick, of Oamaru. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Trooper Arthur Dignan, looked charming in a cream crepe de chine dress, cream georgette hat, wtth pink and mauve trimming, and carrying a pink and mauve bouquet. Miss Mollie Dignan accompanied her sister to the altar as bridesmaid, and looked lovely in a dress of sand-coloured crepe de chine with blue trimming, a georgette hat in the same colours, and carrying a cream and gold bouquet. The bridegroom was supported by Lieutenant Horniman. After the ceremony, which was conducted by the Rev. J. "Wilkinson, a reception was held at the bride's former home, where the table decorations were in pink and mauve, and after the usual toasts had been honoured, and the spendid array of presents had been admired, the happy couple left on a tour of New Zealand, the bride wearing a smart fawn gabardine costume, and a rose-coloured silk hat. The bnide's present from the bridegroom was a handsomely-fitted dressing-case. She reciprocated by giving him a gold watch chain. The bridesmaid received a gold oablo bangle, and the best man was presented with a gold tie-pin and sleeve-links.

WEDDING AT ST. ANDREWS. A quiet, but very pretty, wedding was solemnised Mn the Presbyterian Church,. St. Andrews, on March 26> the officiating- minister being the Rev. P. TJssher, when Linford George, younger son of Mrs Stenhouse, St. Kilda, Dunedin, was married to Maggie Myrtle, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Vallance, St. Andrews. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely frock of white silk, hand-embroidered vdil, arranged, mop-cap style, and the usual orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of cream roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Ruby Vallance, as bridesmaid, who wore a frock of pale blue voile embroiV'ored with pink, pink hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mr Olliver Stenhouse, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The bridegroom's present to the bridesmaid was a handsome gold pendant and chain. After the ceremony the bride's parents entertained a few relations to breakfast at. their residence, Willow G-len, St. Andrews. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents, including a number of substantial cheques, which testified to theiir popularity. In the evening Mr_ and Mrs Vallance gave a party to all their friends about St. Andrews, there being about 100 present. WEDDING IN ENGLAND. A _ pretty wedding was solemnised by special license at th© Baptist Church on November 5, the. contracting parties being Mies Doris Etna Reed, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. D. Reed, of Somerton, Cowes, and Private James WilMam Duncan, New Zealand Medical Corps, son of Mr and Mrs R. Duncan, Kaikorai, Dunedin, New Zealand. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. S. W. Andress. The bride was attired in a charming dress of cream satin and crepe de chine, with pearl trimmings, train embroidered with New Zealand fern leaves and roses, with wreath of orange blossoms and myrtle, wearing sprays of white heather; bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums. Travelling costume, old rose coat dress relieved with black velvet, hat to match, with white furs. The bride was attended by the Misses _ Mur-iel and Cecily Reed (sisters of the bride), who wore shell pink silk handembroidered dresses, black hats, with pink silk and velvet; bouquets of white and amber chrysanthemums; wearing silver and tortoiseshell N.Z. regimental badges, gifts of the bridegroom; while Betty, daughter of Lieutenant and' Mrs Scragg, of Southampton, was in attendance as flower-girl, and master F. M. Setton as page-boy. Private L. Ingham, carried out the duties or best man. The servioe was choral, Miss Alice Sach presiding at the organ, and the bride was given away by her father. A reception was .held at the G-loster Restaurant, after which the happy pair left for London and Edinburgh, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride was the recipient ©* many useful presents.—lsland Star County Journal for 1.0. W., England.