ecipe for
hardening the teeth.

JAPANESE CREAM.

Four ounces of ammonia, four ounces of white Castile soap cut fine, two
ounces of alcohol, two ounces of Price's glycerine and two ounces of
ether. Put the soap in one quart of water over the fire; when dissolved
add four quarts of water; when cold add the other ingredients, bottle
and cork tight. It will keep indefinitely. It should be made of soft
water or rain water. To wash woolens, flannels, etc., take a teacup of
the liquid to a pail of lukewarm water, and rinse in another pail of
water with half a cup of the cream. Iron while damp on the wrong side.
For removing grass stains, paint, etc, use half water and half cream.

ORANGE FLOWER LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION.

Dissolve a slightly heaping tablespoonful of Epsom salts in a pint of
imported orange flower water (Chiris de Grasse), and add to it one
tablespoonful of witch hazel. Apply with a soft linen cloth. Very
refreshing in warm weather and an excellent remedy for oiliness of the
skin.

BAY RUM.

Three-quarters of an ounce of oil of bay, one ounce of loaf sugar, one
pint of alcohol, 95 per cent., two quarts of new New England rum and
three pints of rectified spirits, 60 per cent. Roll the sugar until fine
and beat into the oil of bay, add the alcohol, then the New England rum
and spirits. Let it stand for several days in a demijohn, shaking
occasionally; then filter through blotting paper. The filters may be
purchased at a druggist's. Care should be taken to buy the oil at a
reliable place.

FINE LAVENDER WATER.

Two ounces finest oil of lavender, one ounce essence of musk, one-half
ounce essence of ambergris, one-half ounce oil of bergamot and one-half
gallon of rectified spirits. Mix the ingredients, keep in a demijohn for
several days, shaking occasionally. Then filter and bottle.

GOOD HARD SOAP.

Five pounds of grease, one quart and one cup of cold water, one can of
potash, one heaping tablespoonful of borax, two tablespoonfuls of
ammonia. Dissolve the potash in the water, then add the borax and
ammonia and stir in the lukewarm grease slowly and continue to stir
until it becomes as thick as thick honey; then pour into a pan to
harden. When firm cut into cakes. Grease that is no longer fit to fry in
is used for this soap. Strain it carefully that no particles of food are
left in it. It makes no difference how brown the grease is, the soap
will become white and float in water. It should be