DRINKS. 123 Langdale’s essence of cherries, to taste, to a pale brandy. Cherry gin can be similarly prepared. Whisky Cordial.— This cordial should be made when white currants are in season. Take the thin rind of a large fresh lemon en- tirely free from the white bitter part. Put it into a jar with J pint of ripe white currants stripped from the stalks, and a piece of whole ginger, the size of a bean. Pour over the ingredients a quart of whisky, and let them infuse for 24 hours. Strain the liquor, sweeten with i pound of loaf sugar✪ Whisky Cordial, let it stand 12 hours, and bottle for use. PART XIV. KITCHEN AND DOMESTIC REQUISITES. GOLD MEDAL, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1882. A GRATE instantaneously and brilliantly polished, with but little labour, for less than half a farthing by using the NICKEL SILVER Celebrated BLACELEAD. H Brilliant Set Blacli polish. The large and increasing demand for this article is the best proof of the opinion of the public as to its merits. The finest possible Polish is produced with the smallest possible quantity — this in itself is the test of its purity. No waste, no dust, no dirt, and may be handled without soiling the fingers. ‘ROYAL PALACE BLUE? Used in Her Majesty’s Laundry. The finest, purest, and best Blue yet made. John Johnson & Co. have the greatest confidence in recommending the ROYAL PALACE BLUE, not only for its magnificent colour, but for its permanency, which, owing to a secret chemical property their mode alone possesses , Linens, Laces, and other Fabrics rinsed in a solution of the Royal Palace Blue will retain intense whiteness for at least six months longer than those that have been rinsed with any other square Blues, or, indeed, with any other Laundry Blue whatever. TESTIMONIAL FROM HER MAJESTY’S LAUNDRESS. To Messrs. John Johnson & Co. Gentlemen, — You may Indeed state it as a fact that since I first began to use your Royal Palace Square Blue, now about eleven years ago, I have not used any other for the finest linens and the most delicate fabrics in Laces, and for the best of all reasons, and that is because articles put away in drawers during her Majesty’s absence are taken out again when required as white and as bright as when put away, which no other Blue I ever tried would produce. —Yours truly, MARGARET BROWN. Royal Laundry, Sept. 20th, 1SS6. ‘^oVePeign’ l^nif e polish Purchasers of Knife Polish arc advised to be particular in asking for the ‘SOVEREIGN’ BRAND, that being tko finest Powder yet made. Many inferior qualities are now being offered to the public, which not only do not accomplish the work required, but actually injure the Cutlery they are supposed to clean. JOHN JOHNSON & CO., Sole Manufacturers, Liverpool and London. GOLD MEDAL, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, LONDON, 1884. PAET XIV. KITCHEN AND DOMESTIC REQUISITES. Bbief mention only, if any, is necessary of the many kitchen and domestic appliances which usually figure in books of this nature. Most housekeepers’ know their use, and would spend the ' nimble ninepence ’ in procuring them, did they see their way. Where, however, improve- ments on the ordinary design or regular article in use are introduced, the innovation becomes of great interest, and may deserve short notice. With few exceptions, however, a visit to a good ironmonger’s, such as Benetfink’s, will introduce the housekeeper to the recent novelties among the humbler requisites.

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DRINKS. 123 Langdale’s essence of cherries, to taste, to a pale brandy. Cherry gin can be similarly prepared. Whisky Cordial.— This cordial should be made when white currants are in season. Take the thin rind of a large fresh lemon en- tirely free from the white bitter part. Put it into a jar with J pint of ripe white currants stripped from the stalks, and a piece of whole ginger, the size of a bean. Pour over the ingredients a quart of whisky, and let them infuse for 24 hours. Strain the liquor, sweeten with i pound of loaf sugar, let it stand 12 hours, and bottle for use. PART XIV. KITCHEN AND DOMESTIC REQUISITES. GOLD MEDAL, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1882. A GRATE instantaneously and brilliantly polished, with but little labour, for less than half a farthing by using the NICKEL SILVER Celebrated BLACELEAD. H Brilliant Set Blacli polish. The large and increasing demand for this article is the best proof of the opinion of the public as to its merits. The finest possible Polish is produced with the smallest possible quantity — this in itself is the test of its purity. No waste, no dust, no dirt, and may be handled without soiling the fingers. ‘ROYAL PALACE BLUE? Used in Her Majesty’s Laundry. The finest, purest, and best Blue yet made. John Johnson & Co. have the greatest confidence in recommending the ROYAL PALACE BLUE, not only for its magnificent colour, but for its permanency, which, owing to a secret chemical property their mode alone possesses , Linens, Laces, and other Fabrics rinsed in a solution of the Royal Palace Blue will retain intense whiteness for at least six months longer than those that have been rinsed with any other square Blues, or, indeed, with any other Laundry Blue whatever. TESTIMONIAL FROM HER MAJESTY’S LAUNDRESS. To Messrs. John Johnson & Co. Gentlemen, — You may Indeed state it as a fact that since I first began to use your Royal Palace Square Blue, now about eleven years ago, I have not used any other for the finest linens and the most delicate fabrics in Laces, and for the best of all reasons, and that is because articles put away in drawers during her Majesty’s absence are taken out again when required as white and as bright as when put away, which no other Blue I ever tried would produce. —Yours truly, MARGARET BROWN. Royal Laundry, Sept. 20th, 1SS6. ‘^oVePeign’ l^nif e polish Purchasers of Knife Polish arc advised to be particular in asking for the ‘SOVEREIGN’ BRAND, that being tko finest Powder yet made. Many inferior qualities are now being offered to the public, which not only do not accomplish the work required, but actually injure the Cutlery they are supposed to clean. JOHN JOHNSON & CO., Sole Manufacturers, Liverpool and London. GOLD MEDAL, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, LONDON, 1884. PAET XIV. KITCHEN AND DOMESTIC REQUISITES. Bbief mention only, if any, is necessary of the many kitchen and domestic appliances which usually figure in books of this nature. Most housekeepers’ know their use, and would spend the ' nimble ninepence ’ in procuring them, did they see their way. Where, however, improve- ments on the ordinary design or regular article in use are introduced, the innovation becomes of great interest, and may deserve short notice. With few exceptions, however, a visit to a good ironmonger’s, such as Benetfink’s, will introduce the housekeeper to the recent novelties among the humbler requisites.

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