THINGS TO KNOW

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3275, 6 March 1937, Page 6

THINGS TO KNOW

HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS. When washing lace or net curtains do not iron, but hang up again while damp, and pull into shape. •Peach stains can be removed from 'materials by placing a liberal supply Of cream of -tartar on" the. water-soak-ed stains and then hanging, the article in the sun.-. - ■ , . "'Do'not add"water to figs when making fig jam. This is one of the causes of fig jam mildewing on top. After using- gloves, smooth thenl out gently and lay in a box, in the corners of which are pieces of cottonwool scented with perfume. This will remove any odour, and they will be as fresh as new when needed.

To cry stalise violets, them with.white of egg,,and then sprinkle them with castor sugar. '*'

If the tops of loaves are rubbed with dripping after being taken from the oven, the'bread will.never harden. . Steam the bacon instead of boiling it, and you will find that it loses very little by shrinkage.

A small piece of orris root placed in the copper will impart a lasting fragrance to lingerie and handkerchiefs'.

If the children's gums are inclined to be soft, try cleaning their teeth with salt. It hardens the gums and prevents bleeding.

Egg whites not used in cooking can be used to garnish meats and salads. Pu: the whites in a well-greased jar. Stand jar in water, and, cook till" set and """firm. When cold, turn out, and cut into fancy shapes. -

To prevent lines round the eyes, move two finger-tips in an upward and outward direction from the outer corners of the eyes to the temples. Close the eyes and move the forefingers from the outer to the inner corners aad above the eyelids. Open the eyes and rub the two fingers gently from below the inner corners, finishing at the temples.