them on strongly.

1371. Another.

Cut open an old boa, or victorine, and line it with fine cork-cuttings
instead of wool. For ladies going to sea these are excellent, as they
may be worn in stormy weather, without giving appearance of alarm in
danger. They may be fastened to the body by ribands or tapes, of the
colour of the fur. Gentlemen's waistcoats may be lined the same way.

1372. Charcoal Fumes.

The usual remedies for persons overcome with the fumes of charcoal in
a close apartment are, to throw cold water on the head, and to bleed
immediately; also apply mustard or hartshorn to the soles of the feet.

[ECONOMY IS THE EASY CHAIR OF OLD AGE.]

1373. Cautions in Visiting the Sick.

Do not visit the sick when you are fatigued, or when in a state of
perspiration, or with the stomach empty--for in such conditions you
are liable to take the infection. When the disease is very contagious,
place yourself at the side of the patient which is nearest to the
window. Do not enter the room the first thing in the morning, before
it has been aired; and when you come away, take some food, change your
clothing immediately, and expose the latter to the air for some days.
Tobacco smoke is a preventive of malaria.

1374. Children and Cutlery.

Serious accidents having occurred to babies through their catching
hold of the blades of sharp instruments, the following hint will be
useful. If a child lay hold of a knife or razor, do not try to pull it
away, or to force open the hand; but, holding the child's hand that is
empty, offer to its other hand anything nice or pretty, and it will
immediately open the hand, and let the dangerous instrument fall.

1375. Directing Letters.

It may sound like being over particular, but we recommend persons to
make a practice of fully addressing notes, &c., on all occasions;
when, in case of their being dropped by careless messengers (which is
not a rare occurrence), it is evident for whom they are intended,
without undergoing the inspection of any other person bearing a
similar name.

1376. Prevention of Fires.

The following simple suggestions are worthy of observation:

Add one ounce of alum to the last water used to rinse children's
dresses, and they will be rendered uninflammable, or so slightly
combustible that in event of coming into contact with fire, they would
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