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Glj-cerlne Cement. — A cemeut, saicl to be capable of use where retris- 

 tance to the actiou of both water and heat is required, is composed by mis- 

 ing ordinary glycerine with dn,- litharge, so as to constitute a tough paste. 

 For uniting the joints of steam-pipea, and other similar applications, this 

 preparation is said to be very satisfactory. 



A Candle to Bum all XigUt — When, as in a case of sickness, a dull 

 hght is wished, or when matches are mislaid, put powdered salt on the can- 

 dle till it reaches the black part of the wick. In this way a mild and steady 

 light may be kept throughout the night by a small piece of candle. 



To Clean White Kid Shoes. — ^White kid shoes can be cleaned by dip- 

 ping a perfectly clean white flannel cloth in a little ammonia, and then rub- 

 bing the cloth over a cake of white soap; after doing this, rub the kid gently, 

 and the soiled places will be white agaui. As the flannel becomes soiled, 

 change for a clean one. 



To Clean AVliite Goods. — The following volatile soap will remove paint, 

 grease spots, etc., and restore the purity of color of white goods: Four table- 

 spoonfuk of spirits of hartshorn; four tablespooufuls of alcohol, and a table- 

 spoonful of salt. Shake the whole well together in a bottle and apply with 

 a sponge. 



To Restore Kid Gloves. — ^To restore old kid gloves, make a thick mu- 

 cilage by boiling a handful of flaxseed; add a little dissolved soap; then 

 when the mixture cools, with a piece of white flannel wipe the gloves, previ- 

 ously fitted to the hand. Use only enough of the cleaner to take oflf the dirt, 

 without wetting through the glove. 



Talcing Up a Carpet. — On taking up a carpet, remove it carefully, then 

 apply wet (not too wet) sawdust plentifully again and again. The floor will 

 8cai*cely need washing, and you will be surprised at the absence of smother- 

 ing dirt, and I am sure will use no other method iu future. 



To Prevent Rust In Tinware. — An easy and effectual plan to keep 

 tinware from rusting consists in rubbing the new vessel inside and out with 

 fresh lard or butter; then placing in the oven and keeping hot for several 

 hours. The heat must not be so great as to melt the solder; still it is essen- 

 tial that the tin bo kept very warm. 



To Render Pmit Jars Air Tight — When canning fruit have a cup of 

 flour paste ready; if your rubbers are old, or the zinc rings or covers are 

 Ijent a little, you may still make them air tight with the paste. If yon are 

 at all doubtful about the condition of your can it is a good notion to use the 



paste. 



To Preserve Green Peas for AVinter r8«_(Jather the peas when plen- 

 tiful, shell them; then wash and scald them in hot water. When thoroughly 

 drained, put them into bottles, and fill up each bottle with a strong brine; 

 at the top of the bottle pour a thin layer of salad oil. Cork and seal the bot- 

 tles, which must be quite full and kept upright. 



Ijiqaid Glue. — Liquid glue may be made by dissolving glue in strong, 

 hot vinegar, and adding one-fourth as mtich alcohol and a Uttle alum. This 

 will keep any length of time when placed in a closely stopped bottle, and 

 will mend horn, wood and mother-of-pearl. 



