S PUT IT OUT.]

1388. Use Pearlash.

A Solution of Pearlash in Water, thrown upon a fire, extinguishes it
instantly. The proportion is a quarter of a pound, dissolved in some
hot water, and then poured into a bucket of common water.

1389. Buckets and Mops.

It is recommended to Householders to have two or three fire-buckets
and a carriage-mop with a long handle near at hand; they will be found
essentially useful in case of fire.

1390. Check before Retiring.

All householders, but particularly hotel, tavern, and inn-keepers,
should exercise a wise precaution by directing that the last person up
should look over the premises previous to going to rest, to ascertain
that all fires are safe and lights extinguished.

1391. To Extinguish a Fire in a Chimney (2).

So many serious fires have been caused by chimneys catching fire, and
not being quickly extinguished, that the following method of doing
this should be made generally known. Throw some powdered brimstone on
the fire in the grate, or ignite some on the hob, and then put a board
or something in the front of the fireplace, to prevent the fumes
descending into the room. The vapour of the brimstone, ascending the
chimney, will then effectually extinguish the fire.

1392. To Extinguish a Fire in a Chimney (3).

To Extinguish a Fire in the chimney, besides any water at hand, throw
on it salt, or a handful of flour of sulphur, as soon as you can
obtain it; keep all the doors and windows tightly shut, and hold
before the fireplace a blanket, or some woollen article, to exclude
the air.

1393. Escaping from a Fire.

In escaping from a fire, creep or crawl along the room with your face
close to the ground. Children should be early taught how to press out
a spark when it happens to reach any part of their dress, and also
that running into the air will cause it to blaze immediately.

1394. Don't Read in Bed.

Reading in bed at night should be avoided, as, besides the danger of
an accident, it never fails to injure the eyes.

1395. Warming a Bed.

To heat a bed at a moment's notice, throw a little salt on the hot
coals in the warming-pan, and suffer it to burn for a minute previous
to use.

1396. No Plant Life.

Flowers and shrubs should be excluded from a bed-chamber.

1397. Swimming.

Every person should endeavour to acquire the power of swimming. The
fact that the