The new Annie Dennis cook book

Violet Water Take same weight in fresh violets and alcohol; place in a large bottle, and cork tightly. Shake daily for ten days; then add a pint of rain water. Next strain and bottle. Cold Cream Melt together a drachm of beeswax, an ounce of spermaceti, and two ounces of almond oil; then add a little green camphor. Pour while warm in small jars, and set away to cool. Essence of Violets Produce three-quarters of a pound of Florentine orris root and an imperial pint of rectified spirits, and from these obtain by percolation a pint of essence. One of the simplest methods of percolation is as follows : Select a rather long, slender funnel, and arrange in it a sheet of filtering paper, upon which place the orris root, making sure the paper is sufficiently large to obviate any likelihood of the powder falling or being washed over the edge, and thus rendering the essence muddy. Insert the funnel in the mouth of a large bottle; pour spirits upon the orris root, and let the liquid percolate slowly into the bottle. This is excellent and an economical method, the essence thus obtained being considered by many druggists and by the majority of consumers the most satisfactory perfume sold. Antidote for Mushroom Poisoning The physician called upon to treat a case of toadstool poisoning need not wait to query after the variety eaten; he need not wish to see a sample. His first endeavor should be to ascertain the exact time elapsing between the eating of the toadstool and the first feeling of discomfort. If this time is within four or five hours, one of the minor poisons is at work, and rapid relief will be given by the administration of an emetic, followed by one or two moderate doses of sweet oil and whiskey in equal parts. Vinegar is effective as a substitute for oil. If from eight to twelve hours have elapsed, the physician may rest assured that amantitine is present, and should administer one-sixtieth grain of atropine at once. The atropine should be subcutaneously injected and the injection repeated every half hour until one-twentieth of a grain has been given, or the patient's life has been saved. Perfume for the Bath Mix together thoroughly an ounce of tincture of orris, an ounce of tincture of benzoin, ten drops of oil of neroli and ten drops of oil of lemon; and keep in a well corked bottle. When required for the bath, add a tablespoonful of the mixture to a pint of lukewarm water. It will turn the water white and will then emit its true perfume, whereas in the bottle its odor is anything but pleasant. After the bath with soap and water is completed, apply this scented wash all over the surface of the body by means of a soft cloth, and let it dry thoroughly. This addition to the bath will be found to impart not only a dainty sweetness to the person, but also a wonderful softness and smoothness to the skin. MENUS A WEEK TO EACH MONTH FALL BREAKFAST — Celery on toast, pork chops, corn meal muffins and coffee. DINNER — Bisque of lobster, baked sweetbreads, salted almonds, lady peas buttered, rice fritters, stewed corn, Graham bread, fruit gelatine (orange or California grape). SUPPER — Oyster stew, cheesed crackers, butter toast, coffee and fruit.