The Family Circle.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 12, 13 January 1877, Page 2

The Family Circle.

Grazing of the skin. — If the skin be raised, wet it, and put it in its place. Cover it with the thin skin taken from the inside of an egg, a little gold-beater's skin, a cobweb, or a piece of thin silk dipped in oil. Tie a piece of tape or ribbon round it, and leave it undisturbed for two or three days. Scald of the Throat,from swallowing Boiling Water. — This accident occurs not uncommonly amongst children left by themselves, and is very dangerous, as the throat swells, and the sufferer is in danger of being suffocated. Send for the medical man immediately. Meanwhile if it can be procured, let the patient suck ■ ice constantly, and apply a strong mustard poultice to the outside of the front of the throat. A Blow on the Head causing Unconsciousness. — Lay the patient on his back, and dash cold water on his face ; loosen his dress, particularly about the throat ; let him have plenty of fresh air blowing about him, and in fact treat him as if he had fainted. If on regaining consciousness ho vomits, send for medical aid, as it is to be feared the brain is injured. PRACTICAL RECIPES. To Get Rid of Mosquitoes. — A Calif ornian journal publishes the following on this subject from a correspondent : — "Lately my brother-in-law,being very much troubled in his sleep by mosquitoes, took it in his head to place a young plant of eucalyptus in his bedroom overnight. From that moment the insects disappeared, and he slept in comfort. I have been following his example witb the same result. Should this prove efficacious, our southern provinces will be freed from off one scourge. People will use eucalyptus instead of moscpiito curtains." Puff Paste. — Rub half a pound of fresh butter into a pound and a half of Hour, add a little water, and make a moderately stiff paste ; work it weli together, roll it out thin, put some bits of butter on it, dredge it with flour, and double it up again ; repeat this operation three tinies, using three quarters of a pound more butter. When done put the paste by for half an hour. Popular Remedy for Spitting of Blood. — Infusion of red roses, 5 ounces and a half; syrup of poppies, half an ounce; diluted sulphuric acid, 20 drops. Mix. One or two tablespoon fuls four times a J day. ,