Contributed by E. L. McFarlane, Nashwaakees, N. B.
Shade-Holder Bracket for a Gas Jet
The Bracket for Holding the Shade is Made from an Old Umbrella Rib
An old umbrella rib makes a very effective shade-holder bracket for a gas jet. The ends of the rib are bent to fit around the pendant upright and the support end is shaped into a hook. It can be quickly applied or removed. The outer end is bent into a hook to hold the shade. The rib can be cut to fit a pendant arm of any length.
Contributed by Edward Keegstra, Paterson, N. J.
To Longer Preserve Cut Flowers
A good way to keep cut flowers fresh is to place a small amount of pure salt of sodium in the water. It is best to procure this salt at a drug store because commercial salt will cause the flowers to wither, due to the impurities in the soda. Call for pure sodium chloride.