Here's Your Answer

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 157, 23 September 1927, Page 5

Here's Your Answer

THE SUN Service Bureau assist you with your problems, whether they relate to dress, health and beauty culture, cookery, homecraft, travel, sport or any other of the many things on which v/e are all constantly needing information. Whatever your particular puzzler may be, we will be glad to give our advice whenever possible. All communications must be accompanied by the inquirer’s name and address (not for publication), and sent to THE SUN “Service Bureau/’ Women’s Page, THE SUN, Auckland. Answers will appear weekly in this column. SLEEP SUFFICIENTLY. Sleep is “Nature's sweet restorer,” and will do much to prevent lines and wrinkles from forming and help to remove those that have formed already. Eight, or at the very least seven, consecutive hours must be allowed for rest and sleep out of every 24. THREE UGLY ROUGH PATCHES Get your chemist to mix you a little Calamine Ointment (codex) and apply freely at bedtime. You might even use it as a base for your powder during the day. Till your skin is normal, use an Ichtyol and Tar soap and increase your allowance of butter, cream, fresh fruit and salad for a little while. REGROWING ONE’S HAIR A little eau de quinine massaged into the scalp and roots night and morning might hasten matters, but I am afraid it will be months before your hair reaches “pinnable stage/’ Under ordinary circumstances hair grows an inch in six weeks. CARE OF THE TEETH All the well-known dental preparations are good—it is merely a matter of taste. Old-fashioned folk are still inclined to think that there is nothing quite so good as common salt, made slightly damp; and while its use may not be quite as pleasant as some of the sweetened toothpastes, it certainly tones up the gums and prevents decay. For a good mouth-wash I can think of nothing better—and cheaper —than a. few drops of table vinegar in a cup of warm water. It is most refreshing. From what you say in your letter I am inclined to think your teeth want “scaling,” and should certainly advise you to consult a dentist. AN EASE FOR INDIGESTION There are so many different forms of indigestion nowadays that one almost hesitates to give advice on the subject—especially when the symptoms described in your letter are so vague. However. for quite the “homely” variety of indigestion one might try enough bi-carbonate of soda to cover a threepenny-bit, dissolved in a cup of water, and taken three times daily—preferably after meals; this will correct indigestion and flatulency in a very short time. This simple little dose is also splendid for all forms of bilious headaches, and troubles of a similar nature. It is quite harmless, and cannot possibly disagree with anyone. A glass of soda water—preferably of the syphon brand—will also work wonders. THE TOO FLESHY ONE It is impossible for you to drastically reduce one part of your body only; careful dieting and exercise alone will bring about the condition you desire. In the meantime, pay special attention to your corsets, and, if possible, wear them a size or two larger than usual, to allow plenty of freedom in the waistline. By this means the flesh of the hips and abdomen generally forced upwards when tight corseting is the rule, will keep in its place, and not make the other parts of the body unduly conspicuous. SPRING CLEANING THE THE FURNITURE To clean your upholstered threepiece suite, the first and most important step is to remove all dust. The upholstered parts should be thoroughly beaten with a carpet-beater and well

brushed. Then tako a soft brush, and go over the material with petrol, after which the surface should be wiped with an old flannel, doing a little at a time. If there are any stains, get a basin of sawdust, mix to a paste with petrol, and smear the mixture thickly over the stain. Brush it well into the material, and, as the paste becomes soiled, it should be rubbed off, and a fresh lot applied. After two applications of this paste, the most deep-seated stains should be removed. Finally brush the upholstery thoroughly. Remember, petrol must not be used near a naked light or fire, as' it is dangerously inflammable. BALD PATCHES ON HEAD The small bald patches on your son's head are due to a germ that attacks the scalp, chiefly of males. Discussing the matter with a hair specialist, I find the following home treatment will work wonders: Massage the affected spots daily with a mixture made from equal parts of kerosene and pure olive oil. Within a month, a fine down will appear on the bald patches, which should be carefully shaved off and the treatment repeated. Also repeat the shaving process twice more, and each time the growth of down appears you will find that it is much stronger than the first; in fact, after the third shaving, the new growth of hair will be fairly launched on its way, and no further bother will be experienced. TEA STAIN ON MAHOGANY You should try rubbing the mark gently with spirits of camphor, and finish off with a gentle rubbing with ordinary furniture polish. You can make a good polish at home by mixing up a gill each of linseed oil, turpentine and vinegar. Some people prefer only half the quantity of vinegar. ROTORUA NEWS TENNIS DANCE The St. Michael’s Tennis Club held a very successful dance in the Peerless Hall on Tuesday evening. The evening was devoted to a .“500” tournament and dancing. The “500” tourney resulted in Mrs. W. Walker winning the lady’s prize, while Mrs. Skellern annexed the consolation. The men’s prizes were won by Mr. McCann, first; and Air. Knox, second. The travelling prizes went to Miss L. Bragg and Mr. H. Fitzgerald. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Aliss D. McAlister and Mr. D. Fairburn, and the lucky spot by Miss Aston and Mr. Humphries. A dainty supper was served by the ladies’ committee, Miss E. Vaughan being in control. Mr. J. Class superintended the cards, while Mr. R. J. Simpson made a*i efficient AI.C. The funds iraised by the dance are being used in the renovation of the courts. OLD COROMANDEL BOYS SOCIAL AND DANCE The Old Coromandel Boys held a successful social and dance last evening at Ponsonby, when a large number of members and: their friends were present. Dancing was interspersed during the evening with items contributed by Mesdames Rell and Armstrong and the Misses Rell, K.erswell and Willis. From the legs of worn white silk stockings excellent shoulder-straps may be cut. Fold both edges to the centre, and stitch down. These straps are very durable. They are slightly elastic, and do not slip like ordinary tape or ribbon..