DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 735, 30 May 1922, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS.

SKERCER. The second of a series .of progressive euchie and dance socials, and the first of the championship matches promoed by the local school committee, was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening last, commencing at 8 o’clock. These evenJngs are to be held at regular intervals during the winter months, and judging by the gathering on this occasion much interest is being' shown and some very successful evenings should eventuate. The championship prize for the ladies is a lovely fancy' cusion„ presented by Mrs W, H, Olive!! - , the gent’s prize being a handsome dressing case, presented by Mr Edwards, headmaster. Besides! the usual prizes for the even jug’s play, those presented for the championship will be awarded at 'the eridl of the series Ito the respective lady and gent who have won the most games throughout the season. On Friday evening fifteen tables were equired; to seat all the competitors, amongst whom were several Visitors from the surrounding districts. The play generally'- was of a high-cass order and many of the g'ames were closely contested. The prizes for vthe evening’s play were a picture (ladies) and a leather wallet (gents). The ladies’ prize was won by Mrs Horan. Messrs Kqily, Aylett and Clare tied for the gent’s prize. Finally Mr Kelly received the wallet. When the play was at ar. end, supper, provided by the ladies, was; served,, after which the rest of (the evening was given to dancing The floor, was, as usual, in excellent order. The music was ‘-upplied by' Mi’s? Ca;swell. Miss Arbuckle and! Mr Bert Jones. Mr Ken Lockie carried ou|t the dot Ms of M.C. in an efficient manner.

Sportsmen in ithis dtstric'j report that game is exceptionally scare alt the present time During the weekend very small bags were obtained. One sportsman secured 6 ducks, and this; appears to bo the largest bag. The Koouku swamp was a favour-:te shooting ground at the commencement of the season, hut this now affords little sport. Most of the birds are taking refuge out towards the coast and at the HINTS FOR YOUR HOMS. f It is a good plan to rub a smoky Is mo chimney with a cloth moistened with methylated spirits. This will take off marks that refuse to budge for soap and water. Pafnt can be removed from glass byrubbing it with hot strong vinegar. 1 Tea pots that -are seldom used will never become musty-smelling if, after drying, a lump of sugar is placed in the bottom and the lid closed. The sugar absorbs the moisture, and r. tea pot treated in this way will be quite sweet and clean even if not used for months.

The odour of onions on the fingers can be entirely removed by washingthe hands in salt and wafer. Salt and vinegar make an excellent mixture for cleaning water bottles and wine decanters. Put a dessertspoon of salt into a decanter, moisten it with vinegar, and then shdke the decanter until the stains have disappeared. To beat an egg quickly, break the pgg into an ordinary glass tumbler. Place a niece of butter-paper on top. Hold it firmly down xi 11 round to keep out the air. Place the ether hand on top of the paner, and shake the tumbler vigorously two or tin CO times. The egg is then ready for use without further effort, and is as well beaten as if beaten for ten minutes.