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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 423, 19 May 1871, Page 2

An editor who was asked to respond to a toast to women, declined, on the grounds that woman was able to speak for hersolf, and any m»n who undertook to do it for her will get himself into trouble. Some of the fair sex hare hearts as brittle as glass. He that would make an impression must use diamonds. A master bade his servants go and see what time the sun dial indicated. " Why, sir " expostulated the servant, "it is night."' " What does that matter, you goose, can't you take a candle? ■ SxckLENT Haib WASK.-Take one ounce of borax, half an ounce of camphor ; powder these ingredients fine, and dissolve them in one quart of boiling water ; when cool, the solution will be ready for use ; damp the hair frequently. This wash effectually cleanses beautifies, and strengthens the hair, preserves the colour, and prevents early baldness The camphor will form into lumps after being d lS solved, but the water will be sufficiently impregnated. * Stains.—Salts of sorrel will remove from under the nails the stains caused by paring apples &c. " c ■ ' j