ot sand.
The best is flint sand, or the powered quartz sold for filters. It may
be used repeatedly by pouring the water away and adding fresh. Rinse
the hands in a warm lather of fine soap, then clean cold water. While
they are still wet, put into the palm of each hand a very small piece
of almond cream and rub it all over them. This, again, forms a strong
lather. After drying the hands, rub them in dry bran or powdered
starch till every atom of moisture is absorbed, and finish by dusting
off the bran or starch. This will make the hands very soft and smooth.

To Cure Burning of the Skin.

Occasionally the hands and face become red and flushed while the feet
are cold. This very uncomfortable state of things may be effectually
remedied by bathing the feet in hot water with a tablespoonful of
Kretol in it. This will frequently be found an immediate cure for
headache, but must not be attempted just before going out in cold or
damp weather. A simple remedy is to wash the face and hands in very
warm water, as hot as can be borne. This will frequently dispel the
burning sensation and induce a cooler condition of the skin.

A slice of raw potato rubbed well into them will remove stains from
the fingers and hands. Lemon juice is also effective in this way, and,
if not used immoderately, may be applied without fear of evil
consequences. For chapped hands and lips the following will be found
efficacious: Equal quantities of white wax (wax candle) and sweet oil;
dissolve in these a small piece of camphor; put it in a jam crock, and
place it upon the hob till melted. It must be kept closely covered. It
should be applied to the hands after washing, and previous to drying
them.

A few drops of glycerine poured into the palms of the hands after
washing, and rubbed all over them before drying with a towel, is
perhaps the best and simplest remedy for chapping; but if good soap is
always used, and the hands well dried and protected by warm gloves
against the cold, the chapping will be prevented, which is preferable
to the very best cures.

Remedy for Chilblains.

Chilblains may be cured very speedily by rubbing into them morning and
evening as much spirits of turpentine as they will absorb. This must
not be applied to broken chilblains, but if taken in time it will
prevent their breaking. The water in which potatoes have been boiled
is an excellent remedy for chilblains on feet or hands. These members
should be put into the wa