moved
entirely by a little sulphuric ether dropped on the spot, and a
very little rubbing. If neatly done, no perceptible mark or
circle will remain; nor will the lustre of the richest silk be
changed, the union of the two liquids operating with no
injurious effects from rubbing.

2270. _Fruit-spots_ are removed from white and fast-coloured
cottons by the use of chloride of soda. Commence by cold-soaping
the article, then touch the spot with a hair-pencil or feather
dipped in the chloride, dipping it immediately into cold water,
to prevent the texture of the article being injured.

2271. _Ink-spots_ are removed, when fresh applied to the spot,
by a few drops of hot water being poured on immediately
afterwards. By the same process, iron-mould in linen or calico
may be removed, dipping immediately in cold water to prevent
injury to the fabric.

2272. _Wax_ dropped on a shawl, table-cover, or cloth dress, is
easily discharged by applying spirits of wine.

2273. _Syrups or Preserved Fruits_, by washing in lukewarm water
with a dry cloth, and pressing the spot between two folds of
clean linen.

2274. _Essence of Lemon_ will remove grease, but will make a
spot itself in a few days.

To clean Silk or Ribbons.

2275. INGREDIENTS.--1/2 pint of gin, 1/2 lb. of honey, 1/2 lb. of soft
soap, 1/2 pint of water.

_Mode_.--Mix the above ingredients together; then lay each breadth of
silk upon a clean kitchen table or dresser, and scrub it well on the
soiled side with the mixture. Have ready three vessels of cold water;
take each piece of silk at two corners, and dip it up and down in each
vessel, but do not wring it; and take care that each breadth has one
vessel of quite clean water for the last dip. Hang it up dripping for a
minute or two, then dab it in a cloth, and iron it quickly with a very
hot iron.

To remove Paint-spots from Silk Cloth.

2276. If the fabric will bear it, sharp rubbing will frequently entirely
discharge a newly-made paint-stain; but, if this is not successful,
apply spirit of turpentine with a quill till the stains disappear.

To make old Crape look nearly equal to new.

2277. Place a little water in a teakettle, and let it boil until there
is plenty of steam from the spout; then, holding the crape in both
hands, pass it to and fro several times through the steam, and it will
to clean and look nearly equal t