Here and There.

Putaruru Press, 9 March 1933, Page 2

Here and There.

Stains on Towels. When a stain appears on a white towel and there is any doubt as to its cause it should be immediately treated with powdered starch, states an exchange. Rub the starch well in and leave it until the towel is

sent to the laundry. Starch is excellent for removing stains from any white articles, but to obtain the most successful results it should be ap- , plied as soon as the stain is discov- J ered. - In the case of a particularly stubborn stain the powdered starch j should be mixed into a soft paste : with milk and then applied thickly j to the affected part and allowed to | dry on.: • An Attractive Scarf. A simple but attractive scarf may be knitted in the following way (states a writer in the Manchester Guardian). Cast on forty stitches and begin by knitting six rows of garter-stitch . For the sevent row knit six garter-stitcses, 28 stockingstitches, and then six more garterstitches. Continue in this way for the required length, finishing off with another six complete rows of garter-stitch. The border of garterstitch not only improves the appearance of the scarf, but also prevents the edges from curling over. From two to three ounces of wool is sufficient for a scarf of medium size, and the best effects are obtained by using the brightly coloured marl mixtures so fashionable just now.