s of dry substance. From a general estimate
it results, that one pound of good bread is equal to two pounds and a
half or three pounds of potatoes; that seventy-five pounds of bread
and thirty of meat may be substituted for 300 pounds of potatoes. The
other substances bear the followed proportions: four parts of cabbage
to one of potatoes; three parts of turnips to one of potatoes; two
parts of carrots and spinach to one of potatoes; and about three parts
and a half of potatoes to one of rice, lentils, beans, French beans,
and dry peas.

2761. Use of Fruit.

Instead of standing in any fear of a generous consumption of ripe
fruits, we regard them as conducive to health. We have no patience in
reading the endless rules to be observed in this particular department
of physical comfort. No one ever lived longer or freer from disease by
discarding the fruits of the land in which he finds a home. On the
contrary, they are necessary to the preservation of health, and are
therefore designed to make their appearance at the very time when the
condition of the body, operated upon by deteriorating causes not
always understood, requires their renovative influences.

2762. Blackberries.

Blackberries are very beneficial in cases of dysentery. The berries
are healthful eating. Tea made of the roots and leaves is good; and
syrup made from the berries excellent.

2763. Sloe Wine.

Sloe wine is useful in cases of diarrhoea, the astringent properties
of this fruit tending to counteract relaxation of the bowels. It is
made by steeping sloes in water, and letting them stand therein until
a thick coating of mildew is formed on the surface. This is removed,
and the liquor is then strained and bottled, and tightly corked down.
Not more than from half a wine-glassful to a wine-glassful should be
taken when required.

2764. Early Milk.

"Morning's Milk," says an eminent German philosopher, "commonly
yields some hundredths more cream than the evening's at the same
temperature. That milked at noon furnishes the least; it would
therefore be of advantage, in making butter, &c., to employ the
morning's milk, and keep the evening's for domestic use."

[OF ALL SMELLS, BREAD; OF ALL TASTES, SALT.]

2765. Lawn Tennis.

This fashionable and delightful game, suitable for both ladies and
gentlemen, is generally played on a l