MISCELLANEOUS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXX, Issue 5438, 21 June 1929, Page 1

MISCELLANEOUS.

WHEN WASHING STOCKINGS. Never rub silk stockings with soap, but shake them about in a warm soapy lather. A few drops of turpentine added to the last rinsing water will prevent black silk-stockings from losing any /of their colour. To dry silk stockings, lay them flat on a fine towel, roll the towel tightly, and allow the stockings to remain until dry. The correct way to put on stockings is to turn the legs inside oiit by rolling them outwards towards the heels. When taking them off, roll with both hands instead of pulling them by the heels. ELECTRICAL WALKING-STICK. Have you heard of, or seen, the latest electrical walking-stick ? It lights you on your way, if you carry it, walking in the country after dark, and means safety against your being run down by a motorist. For half a mile it is visible in the dark, and one Small battery will last you through nearly a hundred miles or so ! The lamp will light every time ’you press the knob of the stick. Country folk will bless the inventor of this stick, I am sure ! TO WASH LAMP SHADES. To wash beaded shades, remove dirt from the silk part with petrol. Have ready a bowl of hot soapy water, into which dip the beaded fringe repeatedly. The dirt will come off in the water. Rinse gently by dipping again in warm, clean water and finally in cold water. Hold up the shade and let it drip—don’t wipe it. Place it on. a large thick towel, with all the beads spread out flat round the silk centrepiece, to dry. TO RIPEN TOMATOES. This is a method which will colour green tomatoes and make them fit for use. Wrap each tomato separately in a piece of paper, pack in a box, and place in a warm spot. The kitchen mantelpiece is usually about the right temperature. In four or five days they will have ripened. GINGER BISCUITS. A Jib fresh butter, 11b flour, Jib powdered sugar, 3oz ground ginger, 2 eggs. Rub butter into the flour, add sugar, ginger, and well-beaten eggs. Roll out very thin and cut into shapes. Bake in a slow oven for 20 minutes.