--In order to preserve the beauty of pearl ornaments, they
should be carefully kept from dampness. A piece of paper torn off and
rolled up, so as to present a soft, ragged edge, is the best thing to
cleanse them with.
VARNISHING GILDED FRAMES.--It is said that looking-glass frames
may be cleansed with a damp cloth, without injury, provided they
are varnished with the _pure white alcoholic varnish_, used for
transferred engravings and other delicate articles of fancy-work. This
would save the trouble of covering and uncovering picture-frames with
the change of the seasons. I never heard how many coats of varnish
were necessary, but I should think it would be safe to put on more
than one.
COLOGNE WATER.--One pint of alcohol, sixty drops of lavender, sixty
drops of bergamot, sixty drops of essence of lemon, sixty drops of
orange water. To be corked up, and well shaken. It is better for
considerable age.
GREASE SPOTS.--Magnesia rubbed upon the spot, covered with clean
paper, and a warm iron placed above, will usually draw out grease.
Where a considerable quantity of oil has been spilled, it will be
necessary to repeat the operation a great many times, in order to
extract it all.
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