e not broken in very
conspicuous places, by joining the pieces very neatly together with a
cement made as follows:--Dissolve an ounce of gum mastic in a quantity
of highly-rectified spirits of wine; then soften an ounce of isinglass
in warm water, and, finally, dissolve it in rum or brandy, till it forms
a thick jelly. Mix the isinglass and gum mastic together, adding a
quarter of an ounce of finely-powdered gum ammoniac; put the whole into
an earthen pipkin, and in a warm place, till they are thoroughly
incorporated together; pour it into a small phial, and cork it down for
use.

2332. In using it, dissolve a small piece of the cement in a silver
teaspoon over a lighted candle. The broken pieces of glass or china
being warmed, and touched with the now liquid cement, join the parts
neatly together, and hold in their places till the cement has set; then
wipe away the cement adhering to the edge of the joint, and leave it for
twelve hours without touching it: the joint will be as strong as the
china itself, and if neatly done, it will show no joining. It is
essential that neither of the pieces be wetted either with hot or cold
water.

USEFUL RECIPES FOR HOUSEMAIDS.

To clean Marble.

2333. Mix with 1/4 pint of soap lees, 1/2 gill of turpentine, sufficient
pipe-clay and bullock's gall to make the whole into rather a thick
paste. Apply it to the marble with a soft brush, and after a day or two,
when quite dry, rub it off with a soft rag. Apply this a second or third
time till the marble is quite clean.

Another method.

2334. Take two parts of soda, one of pumice-stone, and one of
finely-powdered chalk. Sift these through a fine sieve, and mix them
into a paste with water. Rub this well all over the marble, and the
stains will be removed; then wash it with soap-and-water, and a
beautiful bright polish will be produced.

To clean Floorcloth.

2335. After having washed the floorcloth in the usual manner with a damp
flannel, wet it all over with milk and rub it well with a dry cloth,
when a most beautiful polish will be brought out. Some persons use for
rubbing a well-waxed flannel; but this in general produces an unpleasant
slipperiness, which is not the case with the milk.

To clean Decanters.

2336. Roll up in small pieces some soft brown or blotting paper; wet
them, and soap them well. Put them into the decanters about one quarter
full of warm water; shake them well for a few minutes, then rinse with