To restore Flannels. — When, from repeated washing, flannels have lost their colour, it may be restored by fumigating them with sulphur. An easy way to effect this is to place the burning sulphur under an inverted basket, over which the flannels may be conveniently and effectually laid. To remove Mildew from Linen. -Rub soap on the mildewed parts and scrape fine chalk on the places where the soa[) is. Several such dressings will sometimes be necessary, but will seldom fail if persevered with. 188 To remove Ironmould. — Ink and ironmould on linen may be removed by salts of lemon. To clean Marble. — Marble can be cleaned with soap and water to which some ox gall has been added. Ink Stains on Table Covers. — Dissolve a teaspoonful of oxalic acid in | a pint of hot water and rub the stains with the solution. “ CvNiCA,” Liverpool. Tea Leaves can be used to sprinkle on the carpet before switching, to keep down dust. Can also be used with a very little water, shaken briskly, to clean out the part in flower-glasses, which cannot be “got at.” . J. L. Coal Ashes. — Keep some in a tin, adding a little each day, when tidying ashpans — for scouring purposes — pots, lids, burnt-dishes, sink, and metal basin, when greasy. J. L T O Clean Kid Gloves. — Cream of tartar rubbed upon soiled white kid gloves cleanses them very much. To repair a “ Hedge Tear.” — Place a piece of gutta- percha tissue larger than the rent on the inside of material, then lay a piece of lining over the tissue and iron wdth a moderately hot iron. Before ironing see that all raw edges of material are closely placed together. A tear repaired in this way is scarcely noticed. Gutta-percha tissue to be had at all rubber shops and chemists. Miss Coutts, Bruntsfield Place. To remove Oily Stains from Cloth. — Equal quantities of Fuller’s earth and magnesia pressed on the stain for ^ an hour. Miss Hamilton. Polish for Floorcloth.— 2 ozs. brown wax ; % oz. white wax ; I oz. castile soap ; pint of boiling water ; i pint of turpentine. Shake till dis.solved. Mrs Cameron, 2 2 Scotia Street, Glasgow. 189 Washing White Silk Blouses. — When washing white silk blouses add a little borax to the last water and iron when wet on the wrong side. They will be, like new. C. Sangster. Stings of Insects. — Apply ammonia or soda. Squeeze out the sting with a watch key. J. L. Taking Carbolic Acid Accidently. — If, through accident, carbolic acid is taken inwardly, give krge doses of. sweet and castor oil at once and have medical aid. Large quantities of milk is sometimes good. J. L. Bites of Animals. — If the animal is not mad, wash the wound well and apply cold water or carbolic dressings, but if the animal is mad, suck the wound, burn the wound, and tie something tightly round between wound and heart. Sometimes the part has been cut out. J. L. Child Sucking Matches. — If a child sucks the phosphorus off matches, give an emetic — anything to make them vomit. Tickle the throat. J. L. A good remedy for “ Chapped ” Hands. — Mix well together equal parts of glycerine and household ammonia. Bottle and cork. Wash hands, then use freely and wear washing gloves at night. Miss CouTTS, Bruntsfield Place. Hair Wash. — Camphor, id.; borax, id.; water, i quart. P.Q.R. . 190 PROVISIONS IN SEASON. JANUARY.— FEBRUARY.—MARCH. Fish. — Cod, haddocks, ling, whiting, oysters, turbot. Meat. — Beef, house-lamb, mutton, pork, veal, venison.

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To restore Flannels. — When, from repeated washing, flannels have lost their colour, it may be restored by fumigating them with sulphur. An easy way to effect this is to place the burning sulphur under an inverted basket, over which the flannels may be conveniently and effectually laid. To remove Mildew from Linen. — Rub soap on the mildewed parts and scrape fine chalk on the places where the soap is. Several such dressings will sometimes be necessary, but will seldom fail if persevered with. To remove Ironmould. — Ink and ironmould on linen may be removed by salts of lemon. To clean Marble. — Marble can be cleaned with soap and water to which some ox gall has been added. Ink Stains on Table Covers. — Dissolve a teaspoonful of oxalic acid in ½ a pint of hot water and rub the stains with the solution. “ CvNiCA,” Liverpool. Tea Leaves can be used to sprinkle on the carpet before switching, to keep down dust. Can also be used with a very little water, shaken briskly, to clean out the part in flower-glasses, which cannot be “got at.” . J. L. Coal Ashes. — Keep some in a tin, adding a little each day, when tidying ashpans — for scouring purposes — pots, lids, burnt-dishes, sink, and metal basin, when greasy. J. L To Clean Kid Gloves. — Cream of tartar rubbed upon soiled white kid gloves cleanses them very much. To repair a "Hedge Tear." — Place a piece of guttapercha tissue larger than the rent on the inside of material, then lay a piece of lining over the tissue and iron with a moderately hot iron. Before ironing see that all raw edges of material are closely placed together. A tear repaired in this way is scarcely noticed. Gutta-percha tissue to be had at all rubber shops and chemists. Miss Coutts, Bruntsfield Place. To remove Oily Stains from Cloth. — Equal quantities of Fuller's earth and magnesia pressed on the stain for ½ an hour. Miss Hamilton. Polish for Floorcloth. — 2 ozs. brown wax ; ¼ oz. white wax ; 1 oz. castile soap ; 1 pint of boiling water ; ½ pint of turpentine. Shake till dissolved. Mrs Cameron, 2 2 Scotia Street, Glasgow. Washing White Silk Blouses. — When washing white silk blouses add a little borax to the last water and iron when wet on the wrong side. They will be, like new. C. Sangster. Stings of Insects. — Apply ammonia or soda. Squeeze out the sting with a watch key. J. L. Taking Carbolic Acid Accidentally. — If, through accident, carbolic acid is taken inwardly, give large doses of sweet and castor oil at once and have medical aid. Large quantities of milk is sometimes good. J. L. Bites of Animals. — If the animal is not mad, wash the wound well and apply cold water or carbolic dressings, but if the animal is mad, suck the wound, burn the wound, and tie something tightly round between wound and heart. Sometimes the part has been cut out. J. L. Child Sucking Matches. — If a child sucks the phosphorus off matches, give an emetic — anything to make them vomit. Tickle the throat. J. L. A good remedy for “ Chapped ” Hands. — Mix well together equal parts of glycerine and household ammonia. Bottle and cork. Wash hands, then use freely and wear washing gloves at night. Miss CouTTS, Bruntsfield Place. Hair Wash. — Camphor, id.; borax, id.; water, i quart. P.Q.R. . PROVISIONS IN SEASON. JANUARY.— FEBRUARY.—MARCH. Fish. — Cod, haddocks, ling, whiting, oysters, turbot. Meat. — Beef, house-lamb, mutton, pork, veal, venison.

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