Science.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 364, 30 April 1903, Page 2

Science.

HOW TO KEEP YOUNG.

$5K£? LUMP of sugar put in the teapot will prevent tea .'ssaining any sft3K damasK, however fiuo, over which it may be spilt. * If after the application of a mustard ponltioe the affected place is rubbed with camphorated oil there is no likelihood of incurring cold* It a lamp gets overturned, water will be of no use in extinguishing the flames. Earth, sand, or flour thrown on it will have the desired effect. To Scent a Sick-Room.—When a sickroom becomes stuffy, try burning eau deCologne in a red-hot iron Bpoon. It imparts a delightful fragrance which is very refreshing to the patient. A Good Tooth-powder.—To 20z3. of powdered orris-root add 2.zb of precipitated chalk. When these ».re well mixed, add twelve drops of eucalyptus oil and mix again. This is delightful to us&, and is antiseptic A Hint Worth Remembering.—Avoid drinking the first water that domes from the tap, for it has been in a lead or iron pipe all night, and is, therefore, unwholesome. This caution should be remembered if the water is to be boiled or not. To Clean Horaehair Chair Cushions.— Biush and beat tbem well to remove all dust. Take a quart of hot water, add to it a tablespoonful of ammonia. Wring a oloth out in this rather dry and with it rub the cushions, rubbing with, not across, the grain. Even Soapsuds are Useful.—Save soapsuds if you have a garden, for they form a very useful manure for flowers as well as shrubs and vegetables. It is well to have a sunk tub in every gardes, where the soapy water can stand till required for watering. .j ■" To Perfome the Breath,—Dissolved 1 dr. of borax in 2ozs of rose-water 'or pare . distilled water. Bottle and gradually add £oz of tincture of myrrh, shaking well between the additions. If the''mouth is rinsed with this occasionally a delicious faint scent is given to the breath. How to Wash Blankets.—When washing blankets make a lather of boiled soap and tepid water, and allow a tablespoonful of household ammonia for every pailful and a half of water. Wash them in two or three waters, put them through the wringer, and hang out to dry. Choose a fine windy day for this work, as blankets spoil by being kept damp. Hcme-made Violet Perfume.—Half a pound of orris-root. Cut up into small pieces, and place in a bottle, with an ounce of alcohol. Cork it up for about a week. A few drops of this cu a handkerchief will smell like the freshest violets. Home-made Sticking-plaster.—Strain a piece of thin silk by nailing it to a board or frame. Dissolve some isinglass; apply it to the silk with a brush; let it dry; then repeat. When dry, paint it. over with tincture of balsam. This plaster is pliable, and does not break. To Remove Grease-Stains from Books.— Put sheets of blotting-paper over and under the stained page, to protect the otheits; then lay powdered magnesia on and under the grease-stains, and press over the blotting-paper with a very hot iron. The powder absorbs the grease, and when shaken off leaves the page quite clean. The same process answers with maps or engravings. Cucumber Chips.—Cucumber is excellent, is cut into strips, well floured, and fried a light brown. Serve with chops or steaks. When Making Frying-batter.—Make a hole in the centre of the flour, and break in the eggs one at a time. Do not beat them first. The batter will be found much lighter. ; To Bemove Scorch-Marks.—T»y rubbing with dry borax, or damp with cold water and put out of doors in the sun to ■ dry; repeating, if necessary. By the way, before ironing starched things, rub the flat-iron with a little beeswax wrapped in a piece of muslin. This cleans it, and makes it slip easily over the thing to be ironed. ._; ; il The Latest Stain-Remover.—To take out fruit-stains from cotton, muslin, or any light article, take the stained article and damp it. Then burn a little sulphur, holding it under the damp portion of the oloth, and the stain will vanish. For the Parlourmaid.—To-keep a cloth on a dining-table from slipping about, get a piece of unbleached calico (or an old cloth would do), cut it a little larger than the table, put tapes at each corner, and tie it firmly to the table-legs; then put the cloth over, and it will sot move when anyone brushes past it. To Renovate Silk Ribbons.—To take the creases out of silk ribbons without making them shiny, put them on an iron-ing-cloth, and lay a sheet of tissue-paper over it. Press a hot iron firmly on one end, and gradually draw the ribbon under it. Keep the iron stationary, and repeat until the creases are out.

The 'G-auloiß*, one of the most essentially Parisian of newspapers, has been ascertainiag. from the most prominent actressos and singers how they manage to preserve their youthful appearance, Sarah Bernhardt declares that ceaseless hard work is the secret of her good health. Madame Bartet, -of the ComedieFrancaise, follows no particular regime except that she always sleep with her windows open summer and winter, and is very fond of walking in the open air. Madame Worms-Baretta, of the Corned ieFrancaise, NEVBB BOTHERS ABUUT HBR HEALTH, one way or the other. 'I usually pass two months of the year in the mountains,' she says,' and this seems to wind me up for the whole theatrical season. I cat and drink whatever my appetite dictates, and I avoid thinking about my health or the possibility of falling ill.' Madame Eaohel Boyer, of the ComedieFrancise, enjoys most robust health, which she attributes to fresh air. •• I am a fervent enthusiast of cold baths, taken the very first thing in the morning,' she says, 'and.also of , - - A WABM BATH AT WIGHT,; just before going to bed.' ,- 'A Madame Eejane's fondness for fresh air is also well known, and bathing and massage enter largely into her habits of life. Madame Jeanne Qranier declares that ' life is too short to devote one's self to following any special regime. I do pretty much what I please, and eat and drink pretty much as I please. But I always try to get away for three weeks in February to take sun-baths at Monte Carlo.' ■ Madame Jane Hading says: «I DON'S FOLLOW ANT HEALTH BULBS whatever. If I fall ill, I obey the ordere of my doctor; but my life at Neuilly, removed from the feverish atmosphere of the theatre and of the boulevards, keeps me in good form. I take douches and employ massage. After rehearsals I drive about in the Bois, or sit in the open air. This, with mental repose, renews my 8 MdlleMarcelle Dender, of the Vareites, drives a great deal in the open fcir, as does Mdlle Yahue, who says: «With plenty of fresh air, and with a contented frame of mind, I never fall ill. I like to walk and drive, and immensely enjoy an outing m an automobile with bright and gayjoompany.* :