Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-29
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RE CURLING PLUME:
GIFT FROM AUSTRALIA.

RE CURLING PLUME:
GIFT FROM AUSTRALIA.
From Mrs. M. A. G., WashtngtonJ
In answer to Mrs. L. A. B., who
inquired how to recurl a feather
plume, I'd like to give the fol-
lowing suggestion:
Take small sections Of the
plume and draw gently but firmly
over the sharp blade of a silver
table knife. Begin near the CEN
trail rib Of the plume and curl
outward much as you have seen
ribbon curled with the blade Of
scissors. However, this must be
done gently and slowly with the
feather sections so as not to break
them. It takes a little time and
patience. but the results will be
we'll worth the effort for the
plume will look like new.
To the person who wished to
know what would be gift she
might have sent from Australia:
A black opal which she could have
set in a pin or clasp, would be
very beautiful and useful. These
black opals are full Of fiery colors
and the depth and size Of the
stone determines the value. Many
are thinly cut and mounted on
false backs which makes them
less costly but doesn't spoil the
appearance when set. Australian
wooden products are exception
ally soft. warm and durable, or
kangaroo skin articles such as
wallets or change purses are long
wearing and useful.
I'd like to thank the kind lady
who sent In the wonderful recipe
for the Fanny Farmer lemon
chiffon pie. I didn't request 1t.
but I cut and added the recipe
to my file and have given it to
many of my friends here and In
Australia and it is q favorite In
our house.
I use q graham cracker crust
and decorate the pie top with
ready-whip. chopped nuts and
cherries and 1t makes q very I'M
pressive dinner party dessert.
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ATLANTA, GA?
fFrom Mrs. II. w., ArlinotonJ
Will some one who has lived In
Atlanta give me some information.
Is real estate as high there as in
Washington and vicinity. How
about taxes, rent. food, clothing
and transportation? Are houses
for rent available? Do they usually
have stoves and refrigerators in
them? What area would be con-
sidered the most desirable IN which
to live? How do the schools rate,
and are they crowded? Are new
automobiles as hard to get IN At
lanta as In some Of the other
Southern cities? Is good used
furniture to be had, or Is there
much turnover in this line? About
what would . furnished house rent
for In Atlanta? I shall appreciate
pro and con.
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THANK-YoU NOTE.
fFronl Miss S. S., WashingtonJ
I want to thank you and also
the many kind readers for the
interest and wonderful response
to my recent request for sugges-
lions for a non-fat gall bladder
diet which my mother is on.
Mother and I were both made
very happy by the spirit in which
our plea was received. It was
q beautiful example Of the will
ingness and even desire OF our
people to help one another,
I have been able to contact
most Of the friends who an
swered and hope to reach the
others soon, and I have received
many helpful suggestions.
Again, thanks to every one.
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=. REMOVING WAX CRAYON
FROM WALL PAPER?
From Mrs. W. M. r., Arltngton)
I would appreciate information
as to removal of my 2-year-old
artistic wax crayon
frescoes which have adorned the
length Of our hall entrance for
the past few days. The back.
ground Is q beige wall paper. All
children are angels, but In this IN.
stance my daughter apparently
wore q disguise. I eagerly swat
suggestions. Thank; you.