508 LEWIS'S AMERICAN SPORTSMAN. 



should be protected from the heat of the fire and the glare of the 

 candle, not by bandaging it up, as some foolish persons would sup- 

 pose, but by shading it with a broad-brimmed hat, or, what is 

 better, sitting with the back to both. A bandage will heat the 

 eye and increase the inflammation. 



The following is an excellent collyrium to be used in slight 

 inflammation of the eye arising from wounds, colds, and similar 

 causes. 



R. Vinegar one teaspoonful. 



Laudanum thirty drops. 



Water eight teaspoonfuls. 



This preparation can be had at all times, as there is hardly a 

 family in any part of the country that has not a little laudanum 

 with which to dose a squalling child or to cure an attack of cholic. 



SORE THROAT. 



If the throat should feel sore, from exposure to wet feet or any 

 other of those numerous causes to which all sportsmen are open 

 during their excursions, have recourse to the following gargle, 

 which we have used over and over again with perfect success 

 in such cases. We have also recommended it frequently to our 

 friends with like results : 



R. Barley-water two and a half teacups ; 



Honey.... two tablespoonfuls ; 



Vinegar four tablespoonfuls ; 



Tincture of myrrh three teaspoonfuls. 



Mix, and use frequently. 



If these ingredients cannot be obtained, take equal quantities 

 of vinegar and water with a sprinkle of Cayenne pepper, and 

 gargle. The throat should be rubbed with hartshorn, oil, and 

 laudanum; even goose-grease will help. 



TO STOP HEMORRHAGE. 



If by any accident an artery should be opened in any part of 

 the limbs, the bleeding is very easily arrested by tying a hand- 



