Here's your's Answer

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 339, 26 April 1928, Page 4

Here's your's Answer

[ ET THE SUN Service Bureau assist you with your problems, whether they relate to dress, health and beauty culture, cooksry, homecraft, travel, sport or sny other of the many things on which we are all constantly needing information. Whatever you»particular puzzle may be, we will be glad to give our advice whenever possible. All communications must be accompanied by the inquirer's name and address (no' for publication), and sent to THE SUN "Service Bureau,” Women’s Page, THE SUN, Auckland. Answers will appear weekly in this | column. WEARING WELL I generally cover my kitchen table with oilcloth to protect it, but I find it wears out rather soon. Can I prevent this? When a table is to be covered with oilcloth, place several layers of newspaper over the table first, folding them \ over the ends of the table well, then fasten the oilcloth over the papers. TREATING ENAMEL Can you tell we how to prevent enamel saucepans from chipping? I have bought some new ones, and would be so grateful if you would help me. An excellent method of preventing i enamel pans from cracking is to put j them in a larger saucepan of water, bring it to the boil, and then let it cool. You will find that they will last much longer without chipping, or cracking, if you give them this treatment when new. FRESHENING FUR How can I clean a fur collar which is rather soiled at the back? The back of the collar almost always becomes soiled before any other part. Fortunately it can be easily cleaned with petrol or benzine. This should be done out of doors if possible, as both petrol and benzine are highly inflammable. Place the collar on a flat surface, and apply the petrol with a small nail brush. Rub gently so that the spirit is well worked into the fur. You can remove the soiled petrol by rubbing hard with a clean piece of flannel. It is best to dry the fur out of doors, and if very soiled repeat the process. A good brush will help to improve the appearance of the fur. FOR MILDEW How can I remove mildew stains? Mildew can be removed by mixing soft soap with well-powdered starch, adding half as much salt and the juice of a lemon. Lay the preparation on the mildewed part, brush with a small nail brush, then let the linen lie on the grass day and night until the stain disappears. ABSORBENT OATS Can you tell me the best way to dry wet boots without hardening the leather? For drying wet boots the best method is to fill with dry oats and set aside for a few hours. The oats will absorb all the moisture from the boots, and, swelling out, will keep the boots from hardening as they would do if placed near the fire. WATERPROOFING SHOES Could you tell me how to make my children's shoes waterproof? You can make boots or shoes waterproof by taking one pint of linseed oil. a quarter of a pint of turpentine or

camphine, quarter of a pound of yellow wax, and quarter of a pound of burgundy pitch. Melt together over a gentle heat, and when required wana and rub well into the leather before \ fire or in the hot sun. PEEL NO MORE One wall of my pantry is very damp, and the paint just peels off. although I gave the bare wall* two coats of size before painting. Whit can I use to prevent this peeling? Strip the wall which peels, dilute a tin of waterglass with three times H* volume of water, and give the wall two coats of this before painting. Dampproof paint, which any colour merchant should be able to supply, is very effective. NO MORE GREASE How can I remove grease from wallpaper? Grease stains on wallpaper can be removed with a stiff, creamy mixture of pipeclay and water. Leave it on for a whole day and night, and th«fl brush it off. If the stain is an old out use petrol instead of water. FOR SCORCH MARKS Is there any means of removing scorch marks from linen? Mix together half a pint of vinegar two ounces of fuller’s’ earth, half » ounce of shredded white soap, and juice of two onions, and boil them up until they form a thin paste. Sprew this over the marks, allow it to dr>. and then wash it ouL The may be repeated if onion juice is obtained by peeling slicing the onions, and thgn poundm* them in a dish. TO DARKEN MAHOGANY Will you please tell ms how to darken a mahogany table? Lime will gene -ally darken Biabo** any, but the polish must first be_*Y moved. Benzole :*r methylated will do this, whether the polish W or spirit. Then lime to the shide quired, and finally wax, etcST. JOHN’S GUILD SOCIAL AFTERNOON The St. John's Ladies' Social Papatoetoe, held its first St. John’s Hall. Great South Btm yesterday afternoon. Mrs. T. Hveare presided over a large attends* » :of members and friends. Mrs. C. E. Maguire gave an j esting talk on places she visit I abroad. ... Stalls were erected in the brisk business was done. ing members were in charge ° stalls:— Mis** Cake and vegetable stai . Hamilton and Ross; sewing ’ McHunter: sweet stall. Misses Farland and Margaret A very enjoyble musics P Areh! i»i was contributed by r ~ . e t: Mrs Tayler and Miss Youngsolt Bachelor, violin solo: “jong: Wyllie and Miss 1 oungso . Vller iil» dames R. G. Ross and J. -* acted as accompanists-