Chapter XXX: Part 30

Beer Poultice 809

Beetles,
To Exterminate 2470
To Keep from Clothes 429

Beetroot, to Pickle 1666

Behaviour, Hint on 2012

Bellows, How to Use 987, 988

Belvidere Cakes 2116

Berlin or German Wool 1873

Beverage for Hot Weather 2455

Bezique,
Game of 122-129
Terms Used in 124

Bicarbonate of Ammonia, Nature and Uses 703

Bile, Remedy for 592 Bilious or English Cholera 625, 937

Bill of Fare for Large Dinner Parties 2619

Billiards, Games at 2582-2590

Bills of Exchange, &c., Stamps for 2769

Bills of Sale 1610-1618
Execution of, in presence of Solicitor 1618
Registration of 1615
Renewal of 1616
Voidance of 1617
What Term includes 1611

Birdcages, to drive away Insects from 2165

Birdlime, to Prepare 2505

Birds,
Eggs of, to Preserve, for Cabinets 2341
to Keep from Fruit-buds 285
to Stuff 2339, 2340
Why are some limbs of more Tender than Others 1795

Birth, Registration of 1959-1962

Biscuits,
Excellent 2105
Ginger 2119
Pic-nic 2118
Sugar 2120
Wine 2106

Bismuth, Poisoning by, Treatment for 1351

Bites,
Arnica for 2433
of Insects 2422
of Mad Animals 1366
of Reptiles 1365

Biting the Finger Nails 2394

Black
Cloth Clothes, to Clean 2722
Cloth, Reviver for 472
Draught 655
Lace, to Revive 2319
Paper Patterns 2508
Pepper Confection 490
Pool (Billiards) 2588
Pudding 1192
Wash Lotion 537

Blackberries, Properties of 2762
Blackberry
Jam 2087
Pudding or Pie 2088
Wine 2277

Blackbirds, Care of 2155, 2156

Blacking,
Best Kind of, for Boots and Shoes 2244
for Leather Seats 471
Liquid 2242
Paste 2243
for Stoves, to Make 396
to Make 2241

Bladder, Inflammation of, Remedy for 612

Blancmange, Arrowroot 2123

Bleeding,
how Performed 839
from the Nose, to Stop 1328, 2393

Blistered Feet, Remedy for 2424

Blond Lace, to Revive 2732 Blonde Complexion, Why Favoured by Green 1803

Blood,
Influence of the Weather on the 1760
Process of Thinning 2454

Blotched Face, Wash for 2439

Bluestone, Properties and Uses of 779

Blue Veils,
Why do they Preserve the Complexion 1807
Why Unsuitable to Brunettes 1806

Boards
to Remove Ink Stains from 406
to Scour 399

Body Lighter than Water 1400, 1401

Boiling,
Effects of, on Meat 1077
Loss Resulting from 1078, 1079
Meat, Length of Time Required 1069
Meats, &c., Time Required for 1071
Rationale of 1068

Boils, Treatment of 2425

Bologna Sausages 1185

Bone,
to Stain 1415-1421
in Throat, How to Act 1332

Bonnets,
to Dye 2718
to Preserve 462
Straw, to Bleach 2728
Straw, to Clean 2726

Books,
Grease Spots from, to Extract 435
Stains from, to Extract 436

Boot Tops,
to Clean 2248
Liquid for 2249
Boots,
French Polish for 2238
to Clean 2240
Waterproofing for 2245, 2246

Borax, and its Uses 2310-2323

Borrowed Money, Repayment of, by Minor 1603

Boss, or the Fifteen Puzzle 2591

Boston Apple Pudding 1270

Botanical Specimens, to Preserve 2336

Botany Bay Wood, Imitation of 1432

Bottles,
to Clean 392
Glass Stoppers of, to Remove 357

Bottling Liquors 354

Boulettes of Lint 802 Bourdounet of Lint 802

Bowels,
Inflammation of, Remedy for 613
Looseness of, Remedy for 625

Braids,
Gold and Silver 1897
Varieties of 1894

Brain,
Compression of, Treatment of 1331
Inflammation of, Remedy for 614
Water on, Treatment for 647

Brandy Peaches 1637

Brass Kettles, to Clean 455

Ornaments, to Clean 371-373, 411-413

Breach of Promise of Marriage 1561-1566

Bread,
Adulterated, to Detect 2748
Apple, to Make 1020
Baking and Egg Powders in 1011, 1012
Cheap and Excellent, to Make 1013
Cheap and Pure 1006
for Children 2035
for Dinner, to Cut 2621
Economical and Nourishing, to Make 1014
Economy of 448
French, to Make 1022
German Yeast, to Make with 1009
Home-made 1007
Home-made, to Increase 1015
of Indian Corn Flour and Wheat 1008
Nutritious Properties of 2760
Potatoes in 1017
Pudding 1271, 1274
Pulled, to Make 1021
Rice, to Make 1019
Rye and Wheat Flour, to Make 1016
Unfermented 1010
Use of Lime Water in 1018

Breakage by a Servant, Law Respecting 1450

Breakfast, Late at 474 (iii)

Breath,
Offensive, Remedy for 2405
Tainted by Onions, Remedy for 2406

Brewing, Hints on 2267

Brewis, to Make 449

Brill, to Carve 2638

Brimstone, Flour of 658

Britannia Metal, to Clean 413

Brocoli, to Pickle 1664

Broderie Anglaise 1865

Brogue,
Irish 193
Provincial 195
Scottish 194

Broiling, Rationale of 1081

Broken Leg, Splints for 836

Brokers, Appraisement by 1525

Bronchitis,
Homeopathic Medicines for 933
Symptoms of 933

Bronzed Chandeliers, &c., to Clean 410

Brose,
Athol 2283
Scotch 1204

Broth,
Barley (Scotch) 1205
Beef 1208
of Boiled Meats for Soup 1074-1076
for Infants 2073

Brown
Gravy 1225
Stock 1223, 1224

Bruises,
Homeopathic Treatment of 934
Hot Water for 2453
Remedy for 2422

Brunettes, Why Blue Unsuitable to 1806

Brunswick Black 395

Bubble and Squeak 1141

Buckthorn, Uses of 742

Bugs, to Destroy 2476, 2477

Bullfinches, Care of 2160

Bunions, Remedy for 2426

Buns,
Bath 2115
Lemon 2103

Burgundy Pitch, Properties and Uses of 768

Burnett's Disinfecting Fluid, Uses of 781, 1779

Burns,
Cure for 2434-2436
Treatment of 1317, 1318

Burton Ale, to Brew 2270

Business,
Best Articles for, in New Neighbourhoods 2605
Hints for Entering upon 2598, 2609
Man, Habits of 2597

Butcher's Meat, to Purchase 474 (xvi)

Butter,
Adulteration of 2749
Bad, to Remedy 1646
Rancid, to Cure 1647
Salt, to Freshen 1648
Why Produced by Churning 1793

Buttered Rum 2284 Butterflies, to Destroy 284

C

Cabbage,
to Pickle 1661
Water, to Get Rid of 343
Why Boiled in Two Waters 1788

Cabinet
Pudding 1273
Work, Italian, to Varnish 365, 366

Cake,
Almond Sponge 2110
Banbury 2113
Banbury, Meat for 2114
Belvidere 2116
Drop 2094
Fish 1263
Ginger 2107, 2119
Gingerbread 2093, 2117
Luncheon 2101
Meat 1252
Mixed Fruit 2112
Nice and Cheap 2095
Plum 2092, 2102
Sally Lunn 1024
Soda 2104
Sponge 2108, 2109
Unfermented 2098-2100
Yule 2111

Caledonians 141

Calf's Feet,
Uses and Properties of 28 (ix)
Jelly 2132

Calf's Head
Pie 1229
to Carve 2665

Calico,
Cheap, No Economy in 474 (xxxii)
to Dye 2685-2689

Calomel, Uses of 713

Calves' Heads, &c., Uses and Economy of 28 (ix)

Cambridgeshire Dialect 169

Camel-hair Wool 1883

Camomile
Flowers, to Gather. 2464
Tea 2309
Uses of 717

Camp Cookery 1130

Camphorated
Dentifrice 1688
Liniment 507
Ointment 542
Camphor,
Balls for Chaps 2411
Nature and Uses of 694
Properties of 710
Tincture of Uses of 938

Canaries,
Care of 2158, 2159

Candle-light
Reading by, Hint on 474 (xxiv)
Sewing by 474 (xxiii)
Candles,
to Light, Best Way 1000
to Preserve 999

Cane Chairs to Clean 387

Cantharides, Uses of 767

Canvas
Work 1857-1919
Cross Stitch in 1912
Designs on Cloth for 1909
Framing in 1908
Materials Used in 1872
Mode of Doing 1907
Stitches in 1911
Stretching in 1910
Varieties of Canvas for 1904-1906

Capitalists, Advice to, on Embarking in Business 2599, 2600

Carbolic Powder and Fluid as Disinfectants 1782

Carbonate of Soda, Uses of 774

Carded Cotton, Surgical Uses of 803

Cards, Games at 73-134

Carminatives, Properties of 869

Carpets,
Beating 376
Choosing 297
Cleaning 375
Elegant Kind of 301
Few Colours Desirable 303
Light Coloured 298
Middle Tint in 299
Securing 374
Shaking 456
Stair, to Sweep 379
Taste in Selection 300
Worn, to Repair 378

Carriage Accidents, Cautions Respecting 1369

Carrot
Poultice 809
Pudding 1282
Soup 1215
Carrots, Cold, to Dress 1121

Carver,
Duties of 2627
Room for, Necessary 2624
Carving
Art of, Ceremonies of the Table, &c. 2616-2681
Remarks on 2681
Carving-knives, to Set 2622

Cash and Credit, Advice on 2612

Casks, to Sweeten 355

Cassino,
Game of 110-112
Laws of 112
Terms Used in 111

Cast-iron Work, to Preserve 369

Castor Oil
Enema 515
Properties and Uses of 735
and Senna Confection 494

Casts, Gutta Percha 2382

Catarrh,
Homoeopathic Treatment of 935
Symptoms of 935

Catechu
Ointment 546
Uses of 721

Caterpillars, to Destroy 283

Cathartic Mixture 558
Cathartics,
Properties of 732
Nature of 870

Cats, Care of 2179

Cauliflower, to Pickle 1664

Cautions
for Prevention of Accidents 1368
in Visiting the Sick 1373

Cayenne Pepper 2212
Adulteration of 2750

Celery, Essence of 2206

Cement
for Broken China, &c. 2496
Cheese 2495
Diamond 2493
for Leather and Cloth 2504
Lime and Egg 2497
Mastic 2503
Paper 2370
Preparation of 2487
Red 2501
Rice Flour 2494
Soft, for Corks 2502
White Lead as 2498

Cerates 541-547

Ceremonies, Importance of 1977

Chairs, Cane, to Clean 387

Chalk
Ointment 543
Properties and Uses of 726

Champagne,
English 2274
Lemonade 2290
Summer 2291

Chandeliers, Bronze, to Clean 410

Chapped Hands, Ointment for 2410

Chaps, Camphor Balls for 2411

Character, Manly, Elements of 1990

Charades,
Acted 53
Examples of 52
Words for Acting, or Written 54

Charcoal
Applied to Sores 1777
as an Antiseptic 1775
as a Disinfectant 344, 400, 1774, 1776
for Cooking, Caution Respecting 1087
Poultice 809
Powder for Polishing Knives 461
Respirators 1776
Suffocation from Fumes of, to Treat 1372

Charpie, or Lint 801

Charts, to Varnish 349

Chattels, Personal 1612, 1613

Cheap
Calico, No Economy in 474 (xxxii)
Fuel 984

Cheese, Blue Mould on 1794

Chemical
Barometer 969
Remedies 769

Chenille 1892

Cheques,
Crossing 1600
Banker's Name Across 1601
Effect of Words, "Not Negotiable" on 1602

Cheshire Dialect 169

Chess, Laws of 71

Chicken,
and Ham Patties 1259
Pulled 1173

Chicken-Pox, Remedy for 593

Chilblains,
Broken, Ointment for 2410
Homoeopathic Treatment of 936
Remedy for 594, 2422
Symptoms 936

Children,
Apple Cake for 2084
Bedsteads for, How to be Placed 2069
Blackberry Jam for 2087
Born at Sea, Directions for Registration of 1962
Bread as Food for 2035
Bringing up of 2025, 2052, 2053
Choice of Names for 1961
Cookery for 2070
Crying, Cause of 2040-2055
Cutlery, Dangers of 1374
Discipline of 2090
Drink for 2036-2039
Fruit for 2082
Fruits for, most Wholesome 2085, 2086
Indulging Pernicious, Effect of 2051
Keep Dry and Warm 474 (xxvii)
Luncheon for 2075
Meats for 2077
Medicines for 651-653, 2089
Milk for 2074
Milk Porridge for 2076
Potatoes and Peas for 2079
Proper Food for 2025-2030
Proper Time for Feeding 2031-2034
Puddings and Pancakes for 2081
Rice and Apples for 2083
Rice Pudding with Fruit for 2080
Sleep of, Duration 2056-2063
Talking, to Check 470
Vegetables for 2078, 2079

Chimaphila Decoction 499

Chimney,
Fire in, to Put out 1381, 1391, 1392
Smoky, to Guard Against 345
Chimneypieces, Marble, to Clean 367

China,
to Clean 419
Teapots, Desirability of 359
Chinese Porcelain, Modern 422

Chintzes, to Wash 2740

Chloride
of Lime as a Disinfectant 1781
of Zinc, Solution of 781

Chlorine, Poisoning by, Treatment for 1353

Chocolate,
Adulteration of 2751
Iceland Moss 2303

Choice of Friends 2180

Choking, Treatment for 1332

Cholera,
Asiatic or Malignant 937
Bilious or English, Remedies for 625, 937 (i)
Homoeopathic Treatment of 937
Special Rules for Prevention of 908
Symptoms of 938

Chops, Relish for 2233

Christening, Ceremony and Etiquette of 1958

Christian Name or Initials, Use of in Letter-writing 236 (iv)

Christian Names
of Men 971
of Women 972

Chronograms 55

Churning, Why Action of, Produces Butter 1793

Chutney (Sauce) 2229

Cider 2197
to Bottle 2198
Champagne 2199
Properties of 2200

Cinders, Models of 2351, 2352

Circassian Circle, Dance 152

Citric Acid, Uses of 776

Civility in Business 2606

Clark's Pills for Nervous Headache 2384

Cleanliness,
among the Brute Creation 1740
Conducive to Comfort 1741
Desirability of, in Towns 1728-1731
in Eastern Countries 1732
Essential among Sick Persons 1738
Estimable Quality of 1742
in Hospitals, etc. 1739
Importance of 1934
Indispensable 1717
Moral Influence of 1733
Situation of English Towns Favourable to 1730
Want of, a Cause of Fevers 1724, 1725

Cleansing Purposes, Borax for 2313, 2315

Clergy, How to Address 241

Clerk, General Terms of Hiring 1464 Clerks, Law of, Employment Respecting 1443-1444

Cloaks at Funerals 1970

Clocks, to Oil 347

Closet for Tools, &c. 315 Closets, to Remove Moths from 430

Cloth,
Black, Reviver for 472
Cement for 2504
to Dye 2690-2693
Grease from, to Remove 433
Clothes,
Balls for Cleaning 2729
Black Cloth, to Clean 2722
on Fire, How to Act 1319
Loose, Why Warmer than Tight Garments 1798
Mending 362
to Preserve from Moths, &c. 429
with Smooth Surfaces, Why Best for Hot Weather 1797
Woollen, to Wash 442

Clouds as a Sign of the Weather 965

Clyster, Prescription for 651 (xx)

Coaguline, Kay's 2500

Coal,
Best Mode of Purchasing 989
How to Put on the Fire 995, 996

Cock-a-Leekie 1216

Cockney Speakers, Hints to 191

Cockroaches, to Kill 2471

Cocoa, Adulteration of 2751

Cod
to Choose 4
Head and Shoulders of, to Carve 2635

Cod-Liver Oil 2463

Coffee,
Adulteration of 2752
as a Disinfectant 1773
to Make 2300
Milk 2302
Standing in Tin 443
Turkish Mode of Making 2301

Coins, to Take Impressions from 2344

Cold,
to Avoid Catching 2457
Cream, to Make 1684
Evaporating Lotion 534
Fowl, Nice Way of Dressing 1178
in the Head, Homeopathic Treatment of 935
Meat, Broiled with Poached Eggs 1181
Meat, Economy of 466
Mixture for 2401
Symptoms of 935

Colic, Homeopathic Treatment of 939

Collops, Minced 1218

Collyria or Eye-Washes 476-484

Colocynth, Uses of 741

Colon, Nature and Value of 202

Colour of Dresses, to Preserve 2254
Colours,
Classification of 2683
to Restore 453
Various, and Complexion 1802

Comfort, Home, Hints for 474

Comma, Nature and Value of 202

Complexion,
Dark, Various Colours affecting 1802
to Improve 1685
Pale Blonde, Green Favourable to 1803
Ruddy, Why Green is Unfavourable to 1804
Why Blue Veils Preserve 1807
Why Violet is Unfavourable to 1805

Composition (Literary) Art of 223

Compresses, Surgical, Nature of 807

Compression of the Brain, Treatment of 1331

Concussion, Treatment of 1330

Conduct, Rules of 2183

Confections, Various 485-497

Connexions, Game of, Described 106, 107

Consistency, Advisability of 1988

Constipation,
Homeopathic Treatment of 940
Remedy for 597

Consumption, Remedy for 598

Contusions, to Heal 1326

Conundrums, Selection of 56

Conversation
and Writing, Arts of, Difference between 221
Art of 216, 222
of Females 217
Mode of Making Interesting 222

Convulsions,
Cure for 2397
Homeopathic Treatment of 941
Remedy for 599

Cookery,
Borax in 2316
for Children 2070
Economy in 1228
Meat 1138
for Soldiers, &c. 1130
Cooking,
Instruments 1025
Loss in 1067
Theory of 1034
Various Processes of 1032

Copper,
to Clean 413
Poisoning by, Treatment for 1346
Sulphate of 779

Cordials, Properties of 871

Cork Models, to Construct 2354-2356 2362, 2368 Corks, Soft Cement for 2502

Cornish
Dialect 171
Schoolboy 177

Corns, Cure for 2428, 2429

Coronation Braid 1895

Corpulence, Banting's Hints on 1768

Correct Speaking, Rules and Hints for 181 Correction of Errors in Speaking 180

Corroborants, Properties of 872

Cossack's Plum Pudding 1137

Cotillon Waltz 143

Cotton,
Balls or Reels, Place for 474 (vii)
Carded, Surgical Uses of 803

Cough,
Bad, Pills for 2402
Common, Remedy for 596, 2400
Homeopathic Treatment of 942
Mixture for 560, 2401
Mixture for Children 561
Pills 553
Remedies for 651 (14), 2399-2401

Counsels for the Young 2185

Country Dances 156

Covering for Preserves 1630

Cowhage
Confection 491
Properties and Uses of 784

Crab, Mock 2234 Crabs, to Choose 9

Cradle, for the Protection of Limbs, to Form 835

Cramp
in Bathing, Treatment of 2412
in the Legs 2413
when Swimming 1408

Crape,
Black, to remove Stains from 2258
China, to Wash 2730
Trimmings, to Preserve 474 (xxxvii)

Crayfish, to Choose 9

Cream,
Pancakes 1305
Substitute for 2299
of Tartar, Confection 496
of Tartar, Properties and Uses of 744

Credit, Deceitful Appearance of 992-994

Creditor and Debtor, Laws of 1534

Creosote Lotion 539

Cress Vinegar 2210

Crewel Work 1898

Cribbage, Game of 80, 90
Counting for Game 84
Eight-card 90
Examples of Hands 85
Five-card 83
Laws of 82
Maxims for Laying out Crib Cards 86
Six-card 89
Terms Used in 81
Three-hand 87, 88

Crochet,
Instructions in 1809
Oriental 1823
Popularity of 1810
Square 1817
Stitches in 1811-1816
Tricotee 1823
to Use several Colours in 1820
to Work Cord Over 1822

Croquet,
Difference between Old and New Laws of 2575
Game of, to Play 2568-2576
Implements for 2570
Laws of 2573
Supplementary Laws of 2574
Technical Terms Used in 2576

Crossing Letters 230

Croup,
Homeopathic Treatment of 943
Remedy for 600

Crying of Children, Cause of 2040-2055

Cryptography 57

Cucumbers,
to Pickle 1663
to Preserve 1655

Culinary Economy 1228

Cumberland Dialect 170

Cup in Pie-dish, Use of 1247

Cupping,
Dry 840
Ordinary 841

Curing of Hams and Bacon 1652

Curiosity about Contents of Letters 2015

Currant Jelly,
Black 2127
Red 2124
White 2125, 2126
Currant Wine 2273

Curried
Beef, Madras Fashion 1170
Eggs 1180
Oysters 1182
of any Kind, to Prepare 1179
Powder 2215-2218
Powder, True Indian 2219
Rice, to Boil for 1294

Curtailments 58

Curtains,
Choosing 302
on Fire, to Extinguish 1382
Thick, for Beds, Injurious 468

Cusparia, Nature and Uses of 719

Custard,
Almond 2122
Apples with 1312
Baked 1290
Boiled 1289

Cutaneous Eruptions, Remedy for 2438

Cutlery and Children, Caution as to 1374

Cuts and Wounds,
Treatment of 1324
Ordinary, to Dress 1325

D

Dahlias, to Protect from Earwigs 288

Damages,
Recovery of by Workmen from Employers 1606
Actions, where to Bring 1609
Amounts Recoverable 1607
Notice to Employer 1608

Damp
Linen, Advice respecting 2460
Situations, Remedy for 2329
Walls, to Remedy 332, 333

Dances
Described 139-158
Terms used to Describe the Movements of 159

Dandelion Decoction 501

Darning on Netting 1830

Daughters, Management of 2187

Days, Table of Number of, from One Month to Another 2771

Deafness, Remedy for 2387

Dealings, Cash and Credit, Advice on 2612

Death,
Apparent, from Drink, Treatment for 1336
Certificate of 1966
Observance of 1967
Registration of 1963, 1964
at Sea, Registration of 1965

Debt, Don't run in 2615 Debtor and Creditor, Laws of 1534-1560

Decalcomanie, Art of 2560-2567

Decapitations 58

December,
Flowers for 272
Food in Season in 42

Decoction of Medicines 674 Decoctions 498

Decomposing Substances, Effect of 915

Deed of Separation between Man and Wife 1567

Delicacies, Fish 2649

Demulcents, Nature of 787

Dentifrice,
Camphorated 1688
Myrrh 1689

Deobstruents, Properties of 874

Dessert,
How Served 2633
Ices, Recipes for 2144, 2150

Detergents, Properties of 875

Devil (in Cookery) 1197

Devonshire
Dialect 171
Junket 2280

Dew as a Sign of the Weather 963

Dialects, Provincial 168, 179

Diamond Cement 2493

Diaphanie, Art of 2548-2558

Diaphoretics,
Properties of 876
Nature of 756

Diarrhoea, Homeopathic Treatment of 944

Digestion of Medicines 672 Digestives, Properties of 877

Diluents, Nature of 794

Dining Tables, to Polish 385

Dinner,
Napkins 2620
Pills, Prescription for 651 (2)
Table, Appointments of 2616-2633
Ceremonies of 2616
Laying Out of 2617

Dirt in the Eye, to Remove 1320

Dirty
People to be Avoided 1726
Windows, What a Sign of 474 (ix)

Discipline of Children 2090

Discounts, Table of 2770

Discutient Liniment 503 Discutients, Properties of 878

Diseases, of the Skin,
to what Attributable 1721
Various Remedies for 589-649

Dish, Economical 1165

Disinfectant,
Borax as a 2312
Carbolic Acid as a 1782
Charcoal as a 344, 1774-1776
Chloride of Lime as a 1781
Coffee as a 344, 1773
Disinfectants, Various 344
Disinfecting
Fluid, Sir William Burnett's 781, 1779
Fumigation 1772
Liquid 1771
Disinfection of Rooms 1778

Dislocated Thumb 1323

Dismissal, Summary, of Domestic Servants 1442

Disputation, Avoidance of 2004

Dissenters, Marriage of 1957

Distress for Rent,
Legal and Illegal 1523
under Bill of Sale in Bankruptcy 1614

Distinctness in Speaking, Importance of 2019

Diuretic Mixture 559
Diuretics,
Nature of 750
Properties of 879

Diving for Eggs to test Buoyancy of Water 1398, 1399

Divorce,
a Mensâ et Thoro, Meaning of 1569
Absolute 1571
and Other Matrimonial Causes 1568-1575
Grounds of 1572

Documents, Stamped, Importance of 1533

Dogs,
Care of 2175-2178
Distemper in 2176
Hydrophobia in 2177
Mange in 2178

Domestic
Hints 1783-1807
Pharmacopoeia 475
Rules, Mrs. Hamilton's 439
Surgery 796

Dominoes,
Game of 137
Method of Playing 138

Door, to Keep Open 338

Double Accentuation of Words 183

Drastics, Properties of 880

Draughts, Rules of the Game 72

Dredgings for Roast Meats, &c. 1085

Dress,
Etiquette of 1927-1929
Faded, to Bleach 2727
Female, Hints on 2235
on Fire, How to Act 1386
Precaution 1387
Mourning, to Remove Stains from 2259
Officers', Etiquette of 1928
Simplicity of, Becoming 1933
to Preserve the Colour of 2254
Visiting, Etiquette of 1927
Dressing Well, Advice on 2021

Dressings,
Surgical 797
Instruments for 798
Materials for 799
Rules to be Observed in 800

Drink
for Children 2039
for the Heartburn 2306
Drinks, Medicinal 565-567

Drop Cakes 2094

Dropsy, Prescription for 651 (10)

Drowning, Treatment for 1334

Drugs,
Preparation of, 666-675
Their Properties and Doses 689

Drunkenness,
Apparent Death from, Treatment for 1336
Avoidance of 2020

Dry Warmth to any Part of Body, to Apply 837

Drying Herbs 43

Duck,
to Carve 2679
to Choose 22
Cold, to Dress 1172
to Hash 1175
ragoût of 1171
to Roast 1236
Stuffing 1226
Wild, to Dress 1233
Sauce for 1234

Dumplings,
Apple 464, 474 (xiv) 1287
Rice 1288
Suet 474 (xiv)

Dutch Oven, to Use 1030

Dutch People, Cleanliness of 1729

Dwarf Plants, Management of 276

Dyeing 2682-2718
Bonnets 2718
Calico, Linen and Muslin 2685-2689
Cloth 2690-2693
Feathers 2516-2523, 2694-2699
Gloves 2702-2703
Hair 1692-1697, 2700
Leather 2701
Silk 2704-2710
Wool 2711-2717

Dysentery,
Homeopathic Treatment, of 945
Simple Remedy for 2752

Dyspepsia,
Homoeopathic Treatment of 946
Symptoms of 946

E

Early Rising, Advantages of 1762, 2610

Earnings, &c., of Married Women 1582

Earwigs, to Kill 288, 2472

Eat Slowly 474 (i) Eating, Moderation in 924

Ecarté 118-119

Economical Dish 1165

Economy 441-469
Culinary, Practice of 466, 1228
of Fat 1080
of Fuel 985-996
of Liquor from Boiled Meats 1075, 1076
of Ready-Money Purchases 990, 991, 994
of Soapsuds 441
of Tea 2295
in What it Consists 992

Edinburgh Ale, to Brew 2271

Education, First Principle of 2052-2053

Eels, to Carve 2646

Egg
Powders, Action of 1011
and Ham Patties 1255
to Cast in Wax 2543
Eggs
Curried 1180
Fried with Minced Ham or Bacon 1262
of Birds to Preserve for Cabinets 2341
to Pickle 1673
to Preserve 1642-1645

Eis Wool 1876

Elderberry Wine 2278

Elderflower Lotion 529

Electuaries 485, 486, 497

Elephant Penelope Canvas 1905

Embrocations 502-509

Embroidery 1857-1919
Application in 1861
Braiding in 1862
Braid Stitches in 1863
Couching in 1902
Distinction in 1859
Elaborate 1864
Frame for 1868
Instructions in 1857
Materials for 1860, 1872
Netting Silk in 1870
Silk Described 1891
Stitches, Fancy, in 1867
Stitches, Various, in 1898-1904
What it Includes 1858

Emetic,
Prescription for 651 (16)
Tartar 758
Emetics,
Nature of 729
Properties of 881

Emigrants, Cookery for 1130

Emmenagogues, Properties of 882

Emollient Lotion 528
Emollients,
Nature of 795
Properties of 883

Employer,
Bankrupt, Law Respecting Wages Due 1459
Nature of Contract entered into 1448
Purchases made for, by Servant 1469
Responsibility of, for Servant 1468
Employers' Liability Act, Recovery for Damages under 1606-1609
Employers and Employed, Laws Relating to 1440-1470
Employment, Permanent, Agreement to Give 1449

Emulsion,
Laxative 581
Purgative 582

Enemas 510-518

English
Champagne 2274
Cholera, Remedies for 625, 651 (19-21), 937 (i)

Enigmas, Description of 59

Enunciation, Imperfect 167

Envelope, Place of Stamp on 224

Envy, Avoidance of 2003

Epilepsy, Remedies for 602, 651 (18)

Epispastics,
Nature of 766
Properties of 884

Epistolary Correspondence, Hints on 236

Epsom Salts, Properties and Uses of 746

Errhines, Properties of 885

Errors in Speaking 161-163
Correction of 180

Eruptions,
Cutaneous, Remedy for 2438
of the Skin, Prescription for 651 (30)
on the Face, Remedy for 603

Erysipelas, Remedy for 604

Escharotics,
Nature of 778
Properties of 886

Esquire to be written in full 236 (iii)

Essence
of Celery 2206
of Mushrooms 2205

Essex Dialect, Errors of 172

Ether,
Uses of 695
Nitric, Uses of 697
Sulphuric, Nature and Uses of 696, 709
Sulphuric, Compound Spirit of, Nature and Uses of 698

Etiquette,
Books on, Use of 1985, 1986
Hints upon 1924

Euchre, Game of 120, 121

Evaporating Lotion, Cold 534

Evening
Parties, Etiquette of 1937
Pastimes 46

Excess of Lace and Flowers in Dress 1931

Exclamation, Note of, Defined 211

Executors to Will 1591

Exercise,
Active, Results of 1746
After Meals 1757
Before Meals 1755, 1756
Beneficial in the Forenoon 1754
Best Kind of 1750
Best Mode of Taking 1745
Duration of 1749
Excessive, Hurtful 1753
How to Commence and Finish 1751
Importance of 917, 921, 1744
Open Air, Superior Advantages of 1752
Passive, Results of 1747
Points to be Observed in 1745
Time for Taking 1748

Expectorants,
Nature of 761
Properties of 887

Expenses, Table of 2772

Extract of Beef, to Make 1220 Extracts, How Made 675

Eye,
Dirt in, to Remove 1320
Iron or Steel Spiculæ in 1322
Lime in, to Remove 1321
Eyelashes, to Strengthen and Improve 1686
Eyes,
Inflamed, Remedy for 620
Weak and Sore, Cure for 2388
Eye-washes, Various 476-484

F

Face,
Blotched, Wash for 2439
Eruptions, on, Remedy for 603

Faded Dress, to Bleach 2727

Failures in Business, Hints on Avoiding 2603

Fainting, Treatment for 1333 Faintness, Remedy for 605

Fair Person, Sky Blue Becoming to 1801

Falling into Water, How to Act 1405

Falsehood, Avoidance of 1989

Family
Circle, The 45
Clocks, Oil for 347
Pudding 1275

Fancy Needlework 1808

Fat,
Economy of 1080
a Sign of Young and Tender Meat 1784

Feather Beds,
for Children, Pernicious 2067
to Cleanse 474 (xxi)

Feathers,
to Cleanse of Animal Oil 2724
to Dye 2516, 2523, 2694, 2699, 2719
White Ostrich, to Clean 2725

Febrifuges, Properties of 888

February,
Flowers for 252
Food in Season in 32

Feet,
Blistered, Remedy for 2424
Importance of Keeping Warm 474 (ii, xxvii)
Warm Bathing of, Healthy 1737
Washing of, Conducive to Health 1736

Female
Dress, Hints on 2235
Temper, Management of 2184

Fern Root, Male, Uses of 579, 785

Fever,
Common Continued, Remedy for 595
Homeopathic Remedy for 947
How Frequently Caused 1724, 2725
Intermittent, Remedies for 622, 651 (13)
Mixture, Prescription for 651 (8)
Mixture (Simple) 556
Powders, Prescription for 651 (4, 5)
Scarlet, Remedy for 638
Typhus, Remedy for 646
With Debility, Prescription for 651 (9)

Fifteen Puzzle, or Boss 2591

Fig Pudding 1279

Filoselle Silk 1888

Filtering Medicines 670

Finger Glasses, Use of 2632

Fining Liquors 354

Fire
Breaking out, First thing to be done 1378
Buckets, &c., to be kept at Hand 1389
in Chimney, to Extinguish 1381, 1391, 1392
to Diminish Risk from 1390
Effect of on Air 918
to Escape from 1393
Precautions in Case of 1377-1390
Prevention of 1376
Solution to Extinguish 1388
Fire-grate,
Economical 997
Brunswick Black for 395
Fire-guards, Necessity of 474 (xxv)
Fire-irons, Rusty, to Clean 370
Fire-screens, Paper, to Make 351

Fish,
Cake 1263
to Choose 2-11
Flat, to Carve 2640
Freshwater, to Choose 7
Fried, to Carve 2634
How to Send to Table 2634
Gold, Care of 2174
Poisonous, Remedy for 1364
Preserved as Specimens 2342
Remarks on Carving 2649
Sauces 2223, 2224
When in Season 31, 42 (i)

Fits, Treatment for 1337

Fixature for Hair 1701

Flannel
Petticoat, Preservation of 474 (xvii)
to Shrink 2265
to Wash 2266

Flatulency, Homeopathic Treatment of 948

Flavouring, Almond 2136

Fleecy Wool 1874

Flesh, Why some is White and some Red 1785

Flies, to Destroy 2478-2480

Flirtation, Avoidance of 2017

Floating in Water, Test of Capability of 1398, 1399

Floors, to Remove Stains from 431

Floss Silk 1889

Flour
of Brimstone 658
Rye and Wheat 1016

Flowers,
Amount of Heat for 1625, 1626
Artificial, Excess of 1931
Feather, to Make 2510-2515
Leaves for 2524
of the Months:
Jan. 250
Feb. 252
March 254
April 256
May 258
June 260
July 262
Aug. 264
Sept. 266
Oct. 268
Nov. 270
Dec. 272
Unfit for Bedrooms 1396
Waxen, to Make 2525-2536
When to Gather 1625

Fluid, to Drink, Proper Proportion of 912, 913

Fluor Spar, Use of, in Modelling 2352

Food,
Articles of, to Choose 1
and Exercise, Rationale of 911-924
for Children 2027
for Children, Proper Time of Giving 2031
Infants', to Prepare 2071
Seasons for Various Kinds of 30-42
Food and Drugs Act, Extracts from 2747

Foppery, Avoidance of 2017

Forced Vegetables, when in Season 31-33 (v)

Forcemeat Balls 1219

Forks and Knives,
to Clean 397
Uncleaned, Don't put by 474 (xx)

Fowl,
to Carve 2672
to Choose 20
Cold, to Dress 1172, 1178
to Fatten in a Short Time 2172
to Grill 1177
Pulled, to Prepare 1173

Fox and Geese 2593

Frame for Embroidery 1863
Frames,
Gilt, to Preserve 331
Mahogany, to Clean 386

Freckles, Remedies for 2440, 2441

Freezing Mixture,
Sal-Ammoniac 2153, 2154
Nitrate of Ammonium 2151
Washing Soda 2152
Without Ice or Acids 2142, 2143

French
Batter 1291
Beans to Cook 1122
Beans to Pickle 1659
Bread, to Make 1022
Rolls, to Make 1022
Polish for Boots and Shoes 2238
Polishes 2237

Fresh-killed Meat, Time for Cooking 1070

Fresh-water Fish, to Choose 7

Fresh Water, Floating on 1402

Friar's Omelette 1308

Friend,
Choice of 2180
Conduct when on a Visit to 2014
Friendships, Advice on 2010

Fritters,
Apple 1303
Observations on 1310
Oyster 1301
Potato 1302
to Prepare 1300

Frivolité, or Tatting, Instructions in 1833

Frost Bite, Remedy for 606

Frugality, Dr. Franklin's Maxims 2611

Fruit
Bottling 1631
Buds of, to Prevent Birds Destroying 285
for Children 2082
for Children, Most Wholesome Kinds 2085
Mixed, Cake of 2112
to Preserve 1619-1623
Skeletons 2331
Stains of, to Remove from Linen 427
Use of, as Food 2761
Waxen, to Make 2525, 2537-2547
When in Season 31-42 (v)

Frying, Rationale of 1083 Frying-pan, to use 1027

Fuel
Cheap 984
Economy of 985, 990, 994-996

Full-point, Nature and Value of 202

Fumigator, Disinfecting 1771

Funerals,
Etiquette of 1963-1976
Walking 1973

Fungi, to Preserve 2338

Furnished
Apartment, Agreement for Letting 1521
House, Agreement for Letting 1521
Lodgings 1513
Furnishing House, Hints for 296

Furniture,
to Clean 363, 364
Made in Winter, Liable to Crack 350
Mahogany, to Take Stains out of 401, 402
New, Caution Respecting 350
to Remove White Spots from 452
Removed, Liable to be Seized for Rent 1524
Rosewood, to Polish 383

Furs,
to Clean 2723
to Rid of Moths 2262

[LITTLE STROKES FELL GREAT OAKS.]

G

Galbanum, Uses of 706

Galling in Invalids, Prevention of 2395 Galls, for Lotion 540

Galopade,
Dance 144
Quadrilles 145

Gamboge, Uses of 786

Game,
to Hash 1174
Ragoût of 1171
to Roast 1064
When in Season 31-42 (iii)

Garden,
Borax in the 2322
Labels, Ink for 2486a
Stands, Paint for 473
Gardening Operations for every Month in the Year 249-273
Kitchen Garden 274

Gargles, Prescriptions for 519-526, 651 (17)

Garlic, to Pickle 1662

Garnishes, Various 2232

Geese, to Choose 21

Gentian, Uses of 716

Gentleman,
How to be a 1996
the True 1997

German Paste, for Birds 2164

Gherkins, to Pickle 1672

Gilt Frames, to Preserve 331

Ginger
Beer 2286
Beer Powders 2287
Biscuits 2119
Cakes 2107, 2119
Properties and Uses of 765
to Preserve 1641
Gingerbread
Aperient 2462
Cake 2117
Snaps 2093

Girls, Management of 2187

Glacialine 1780

Glass,
to Anneal 424
Bottles, to Clean 392
to Clean 390, 419, 423
Easy Mode of Breaking 353
Ground, to Imitate 346
Powdered, Use of in Modelling 2352
Stoppers, to Loosen 357
Vessels, to Clean 391

Glazing, for Hams, Tongues, &c. 1651

Glauber's Salts, Properties and Uses of 747

Gloves,
Care of 2250
to Dye 2702, 2703
French Kid, to Clean 2252
at Funerals 1969
Kid, to Clean 2251
Kid, to Wash 2253

Glue,
Common, to Prepare 2492
Liquid 2491
Marine 2499
Mouth 2488

Gold, Poisoning by, Treatment for 1351

Gold-fish, Care of 2174

Goods Removed, Seizure of 1524

Goose,
Broiled 1176
to Carve 2626, 2678
Cold, to Dress 1172
to Hash 1175
Marbled 1264
Mock 1166
to Roast 1167
Royal Game of 2594
Stuffing 1226
Stuffing Sauce 2231

Gooseberry Wine 2273

Gorlitza (Dance) 154

Gossiping, Consequences of 2182

Gout
Mixture 2391
Pills for 2390
Remedy for 607
Rheumatic, Mixture for 2392

Grammar, Errors from Imperfect Knowledge of 163

Grape Wine 2273

Grate,
the Parson's 997
Brunswick Black for 395

Gravel, Remedy for 608

Gravy,
Brown 1225
Soup, Clear 1210

Grease,
Oil, to Remove 407
to Remove from Cloth or Velvet 433
Scouring Drops to Remove 432
Spots, to Extract from Books and Papers 435
Spots, to Remove from Silk 2261

Grecian Netting 1831

Green
Paint for Garden Stands 473
Why Favourable to Blonde Complexions 1803
Why Unfavourable to Ruddy Complexions 1804

Greengage Jam 2135

Greens, to Choose 1092

Grill Sauce 2226

Grilled Fowl 1177

Gridirons, How to Use 1026

Griffiths's Mixture 651 (39)

Ground Glass, to Imitate 346

Grouse, to Roast 1240

Growth Influenced by Light 914

Grubs, to Destroy 282

Guinea Pigs, Care of 2170

Gum-Arabic,
Mucilage 587
Starch 2742

Gurnet, to Carve 2644

Gutta-percha
Casts 2382
Soles, to Put on 2247
Tooth Stopping 2445

H

H,
Enigma on 215
or no H? 215
When Silent 215
Wrong Use of, Enigma on 215

Habits of a Man of Business 2597

Haddock, to Carve 2644

Hæmorrhage, How to Stanch 1327

Hæmorrhoids, Ointment for 2409

Hair,
Becoming Arrangement of 1930
Brushes, to Clean 1711
Compounds to Promote Growth of 1698-1700
Dyes 1692-1697, 2700, 2719
Oils, Rose 1703-1705
to Restore 2419
Superfluous, to Remove 1710
to Test Dye for 1696
Wash for, Excellent 1702

Hake, to Carve 2636

Half-Pay Pudding 1278

Ham,
to Carve 2670
to Cure 1652
Glazing for 1651
Minced with Fried Eggs 1262
Patties 1255
Slices of, to Dress 1199

Handkerchief, Etiquette of 1935

Hands,
Chapped 2410
to Remove Stains from 1683
Warm Bathing of, Salutary 1737
to Whiten 1681

Hanging,
Meat 474 (x, xi)
Treatment for 1335

Hard Water, to Soften 342

Hare,
to Carve 2680
to Choose 24
Jugged 1168
Smithfield 28 (viii)
Stewed 1169

Hashing Cold Meat, Economy of 466

Hat, How to take Care of 2236 Hatbands at Funerals 1970

Headache,
Homoeopathic Treatment of 949
Nervous, Pills for 2384
to Prevent 474 (ii)
Tea a Cure for 1796

Head-dress, Sky Blue, Why Becoming to Fair Persons 1801

Health,
Light Necessary to 474 (xviii)
Preservation of 909
to Preserve, in Youth 1770

Heartburn,
Effervescent Drink for 2306
Homoeopathic Remedy for 950

Hearth,
Dirty, Ill Appearance of 440
to Remove Oil or Grease from 407

Hearth-rug,
Handsome Kind of 305
to Choose 304

Heat and Cold, Sudden Alternations of, Injurious 923

Heavenly Bodies as a Sign of the Weather 966

Herbs,
Pot, for Drying, When in Season 36 (v)-38 (v)
Time for Drying 43

Herefordshire Dialect 173

Herrings, to Choose 6

Hiccough, Remedy for 2414

Hidden Words 60

Highland Reel (Dance) 158

Hints
on Barometer 973-983
to Capitalists 2599-2600
to Cockney Speakers 191
Domestic 1783-1807
upon Etiquette 1924
for Home Comfort 474
on Household Management 438
for Husbands 2191, 2193, 2195
on Making Preserves 1628
on Money Matters 2613
on Pianofortes 248
on Spelling 214
for Wives 2190, 2192, 2194, 2196

Hiring and Dismissal of Servants 1441

Hitching, Mrs. Alexander 215

Hog Pudding, Black 1192

Home Comfort, Hints for 474

Homeopathy 925-951
Diet in 961
Extent of Doses in 960
Medicines, How Given 929
Principle of 926
Treatment of Ailments by 930

Honesty, Importance of 1998

Honey
Soap 1680
Water 1679

Hooping Cough,
Homoeopathic Treatment of 958
Powders for 575
Remedies for 609, 2404

Hops as a Narcotic 699

Horn, to Stain 1422

Horseradish,
Why to be Scraped just before being Used 1789
Powder 2214
Vinegar 2208

Hotch Potch,
Summer 1206
Winter 1207

Hot
Water, Efficacy of 2453
not Good for China or Glass 423
Weather, Beverage for 2455

Hours of Labour and Study Must be Regulated 920

House,
Advice about taking 291
Agreement for Annual Tenancy 1485
Agreement for Taking for Three Years 1489
Details to be Considered before Taking 295
Healthfulness of Situation 293
Hints for Furnishing 296
Rent to be Considered 292

Household Management,
Hint on 438
How to Learn 463

Husband and Wife 2189
Deed of Separation between 1567
Value of Little Attentions by 474 (v)

Husbands, Hints for 2191, 2193, 2195

Hydragogues, Properties of 889

Hydrochlorate of Ammonia Lotion 535

Hydrophobia in Dogs 2177

Hyphen, Definition of 209

Hypnotics, Properties of 890

Hysterical Disorders, Prescription for 651 (xii)
Hysterics,
Remedy for 610
Treatment for 1338

I

Ice,
Lemon Water 2149
Orange Water 2150
Raspberry Water 2148
Strawberry Water 2147
Ice-creams 2145, 2146
Iceland Moss Chocolate 2303
Ices,
for Desserts, Recipes for 2144, 2150
Materials for, to be Cool 2154

Icing for Wedding Cakes 1955, 1956

Idle Tales, Avoid Telling 2001

Idleness, Avoidance of 2000

Illegitimate Child, Legacy to 1594

Ill-Temper, Manifestations of, to Avoid 1991

Imitation Tortoiseshell 1423

Income, Table of 2772

Indemnification against Rents, Rates, and Taxes, Form of 1488

Indenture, Apprentice's, When Void 1453

Indian
Pickle, to Make 1671
Syrup 2138

Indigestion,
Caution respecting 474 (xxxiv)
Homeopathic Treatment of 946, 951
Mixture for 2407
Remedy for 611
Symptoms of 946, 951

Indulgence of Appetite, Pernicious Effects of 922

Infants,
Aperient for 657
Food, to Prepare 2071
How to Feed 2025-2030
Milk for, to Prepare 2072, 2074

Infectious Diseases, 1727-28
Notification of 1743

Inflammation,
Prescription for 651(1)
of Bladder 612, 651 (3, 5, 11)
of the Bowels 613
of the Brain 614
of the Eyes 620
of the Kidneys 615
of the Liver 616
of the Stomach 618
of the Throat 526

Inflammatory Sore Throat, Remedy for 619

Influenza, Remedy for 621

Infusion of Medicines 673

Ink,
Dr. Ure's 2482
for Garden Labels 2486a
Marking, without Preparation 2485
Powder 2483
Preparation of 2481
Red Writing 2484
Ink-stains,
to Remove from Boards 406
from Mahogany 402
from Silver 403
from Table Covers 404, 405

Insects,
Bites of, Remedy for 2422
to Rid Bird-cages, &c., of 2165
Stings of, Treatment for 1367

Integrity in Business 2607

Intellectual Superiority not to be Boasted of 220

Interest-Table
for One Year 2774
for Savings and Investments 2773

Intermeddling, Avoidance of 1987

Intermittent Fever, Remedy for 622

Interrogation, Note of, Defined 210

Interruptions, Rudeness of 218

Intestate's Estate, Division of 1586

Introduction to Society, Etiquette of 1925

Invalids, Caution to Visitors to 474 (xii)

Ipecacuanha, Nature and Uses of 730

Irish Brogue,
Hints for the Correction of 193
Dialect, Importance of Correcting 179
Stew, to Prepare 1162

Iron,
Black Staining for Ship's Guns, &c. 1424
New, Treatment of 454
Polished, to Preserve 368, 369
Rust on, to Prevent 415
to Remedy 370
Spiculæ in the Eye 1322
Wipers, to Make 416

Isinglass Plaster 806

Italian Cabinet Work, Varnish for 365, 366

Itch,
Ointment for 544
Remedy for 623

Ivory, to Stain 1415-1421

J

Jack, to Carve 2648

Jactitation of Marriage 1570

Jalap, Uses of 740

Jam, Plum, Greengage, or Apricot 2135

January,
Flowers for 250
Food in Season in 31

Japanned Articles, to Clean 393

Jaundice, Remedy for 624, 2396

Jelly,
Apricot 2128
Arrowroot 2130
Black Currant 2127
Calf's Feet 2132
Excellent for the Sick Room 2131
Ox-Heel 2129
Red Currant 2124
White Currant 2125, 2126

Jersey Wonders (Cakes) 2096

Jewellry, Excess of, Deprecated 2023

John Dory, to Carve 2639

Joints of Meat:
English Method of Division 28
Names and Situation of 27
Relative Economy of 29
Scottish Division of 28 (vii)
Various, to Carve 2623

Judges, How to Address 242

Judicial Separation,
Costs of 1575
When Obtainable 1573

Jugged Hare 1168

July,
Flowers for 262
Food in Season in 37

June,
Flowers for 260
Food in Season in 36

Juniper, Properties and Uses of 754

Junket, Devonshire 2280

K

Ketchup,
Oyster 2203
Walnut 2204

Kettle,
to Keep Clean 341
Brass, to Clean 455

Kidneys,
to Broil 1196
Inflammation of, Remedy for 615

Kind Words, Power of 2181

Kindness in Little Things 2005

Kino, Uses of 722

Kitchen,
Chimney, to put out Fire in 1381
Floor, Best Covering for 307
Garden, Operations in 274
Utility of the 1033

Kitchiner's (Dr.) Rules for Marketing 44

Kite, Use of, in Swimming 1411

Knitting,
Abbreviations in 1855
Casting Off 1852
Casting On 1844
Decreasing 1849
Instructions in 1841
Improvements in 1842
Implements for 1845
Needles, Size of 1856
Plain 1846
Purling in 1847
Round, to Join a 1850
Stitches, Mode of Making 1848

Knives and Forks,
to Clean 397, 474 (xxxv)
Caution when Cleaning 459
to Polish 461
Uncleaned, not to be put by 474 (xx)

Knowledge in Housewifery, How Gained 463

Kreosote Lotion 539

L

Labour and Study,
Excessive, Injurious 920
Proper Order of 921

Lace,
Black, to Revive 2319
Blond, to Revive 2732
Excess of, to be Avoided 1931
Veil, White, to Wash 2731

Ladies,
Deference to be Paid to 2016
Dress, Etiquette of 1929
Treatment of, at Table 2628

Lamb 1053
to Choose 15
Chops, or Cutlets, to Dress 1148
to Dress, before Carving 1059
Fore-Quarter of, to Roast 1058
Fore-Quarter, Dressing for 1059
Grass, When in Season 1054
Hind-Quarter of, to Roast 1057
House, When in Season 1055
Leg of, to Roast 1060
Loin of, to Roast 1063
Quarter of, to Carve 2659
Ribs of, to Roast 1062
Shoulder of, to Roast 1061
Stove or Stew 1155
Various Joints of Described 28 (iii)
When in Season 1054, 1055

Lambswool Stockings,
to Mend 2264
Thin, Use of 1880

Lamps,
Bronze, to Clean 410
Oil for, the Best 358
to Prevent the Smoking of 340

Lancashire Dialect 174

Lancers (Dance) 140

Landlord, and Tenant,
Laws Relating to 1471-1533
Stamped Agreements Between 1531
Duty of, to Repair Premises 1477
Notice to Quit by 1498, 1500
Right of, to Enter Premises 1479
What Taxes he has to Pay 1486

Lansquenet 133

Larder, to Ventilate 337

Larks, Care of 2162

Laundry, Borax in the 2318

Late Hours, Effect of 920

Lavender
Scent Bag 1677
Water 1678

Lawn Billiards, or Troco 2595

Lawn Tennis 2765
Rules of 2766
Three-handed and Four-handed 2767

Laws
of Employer and Employed 1440
of Landlord and Tenant 1471-1533

Laxative
Emulsion 581
Enema 511
Laxatives, Properties of 891

Lead, Poisoning by, Treatment for 1354

Leaf,
Facsimile of, on Copper 2333
Impressions, Directions for Taking 2335
Printing 2334
Skeletons 2330

Lease, Definition of a 1472
Leases,
Agreement Respecting Rent and Taxes 1475
Copyholder's 1482
Covenant for Repairs 1477
Covenants Usual in 1474
How Assignable 1476
Precautions in Taking 1473
Special Power of Married Women to Grant and Take 1481
Termination of 1480

Leather,
Cement for 2504
to Dye 2701
Enamelled, to Polish 2239
Ornamental 2507
Seats, Blacking for 471
Strap, Convenience of 474 (xxix)

Leaves,
Impressions of 2332
Skeleton, to Form 2330

Leech
Barometer 968
Bites, Treatment of 846, 847
Swallowed, Remedy for 849
Leeches,
Amount of Blood Drawn by 845
to Apply 843
to Apply to Gums 844
Changing the Water of 2459
Description of 842
Treatment of, after Using 848

Legacy to Illegitimate Child 1594

Legal Separation, Good Reasons Necessary for 1574

Legs, Cramp in 2413

Leicestershire Dialect 174

Lemon
Buns 2103
Kali 2292
Peel Syrup 2137
Peel, Tincture of 2308
Rice 1295
Sponge 2121
Water Ice 2149
Lemonade 2288
Champagne 2290
Milk 2289
Lemons,
Uses of 772
Whole, Preserved for Dessert 1640

Letters,
Addresses on 225, 226, 236, 1375
Crossing of 230
Old, to Preserve 445
Signature to 229
Letter-writing,
Hints Respecting 227
Perspicuity in 228
to Strangers 231

Liability for Debts contracted under Age, Acceptance of 1604

Lice, to Free Plants from 289

Licences,
Common, for Marriage 1940
Special, for Marriage 1939

Life Belts, Excellent Kinds of 1370, 1371

Light
Essential to Health 474 (xviii)
Influence of, on Growth 914

Lightning, Persons Struck by, to Treat 1339

Lime
and Egg Cement 2497
and Oil Embrocation 506
in the Eye, to Remove 1321
Poisoning by, Treatment for 1356
Washing with 2734, 2735
Lime-water a Cure for Burns 2436

Limitation of Recovery of Land or Real Estate 1605

Lincolnshire Dialect 174

Linen,
Care of 360
Damp, Caution 2460
to Dye 2685-2689
Mending 362
Mildewed, to Restore 428, 2743
to Overlook 474 (xxx)
Rags, Economy of 457
to Remove Marking Ink from 425
to Remove Fruit Stains from 427
to Remove Wine Stains from 426
to Render Incombustible 2744
Repairing 361
Sweet Bags for 2745

Liniments 502-503

Linnets, Care of 2161

Linseed, Properties and Uses of 789

Lint,
How made 801
Various Forms and Uses of 802

Lip Salve, Rose 2447

Lipogram 61

Liquid Glue 2491

Liquor of Boiled Meat, Economy of 1074-1076

Liquorice, Uses of 792

Listening Preferable to Talking 2011

Little
Attentions 474 (v)
Things, Kindness in 2005

Liver
Complaint 592
Inflammation of 616
Sauce, for Fish 2223

Living Objects, to Model 2375

Lobscous, Beef or Mutton 1142

Lobster
Butter 2222
to Choose 8
Patties 1254

Local Stimulants, Nature of 728

Localities for Business, Hints on 2601

Lodgers, and Lodgings,
Laws Relating to 1504-1521
Apartments, Landlord Using 1516
Application to Magistrate for Restoration of Goods 1507
Broker Entering Apartments of 1508
Distraint on Furniture of 1506
Goods, not Liable for Distress for Rent due to Superior Landlord
1505
Laws by which they are Bound 1510
Leaving Apartments Without Notice 1514
Weekly Rent Payable by 1511

Lodgings,
Furnished, Laws Relating to 1513
Let to Immodest Women, Law Respecting 1517
Liability for Rent 1520
Quitted, Rent Recoverable 1518
Removing Goods from 1519
Renting of, for Specific Term 1509
Verbal Agreements for Taking 1515
Yearly, of Whom to be Taken 1512

Logograph 62

Logwood,
Decoction 500
Uses of 724

London
Dialect 172
Postal District Initials on Letters 226

Londoners, Advice to, on Errors in Speaking 192

Loo,
Game of 95-100
Five-card 100
Laws of 97
Limited 98 (iv)
Three-card 96
Unlimited 98 (iv)

Looking Glasses, to Clean 417

Looseness of the Bowels, Remedy for 625

Loss of Meat
in Cooking 1086
Per Cent., in Cooking 1066-7, 1078-9

Lotions,
Prescriptions for 651 (23, 29, 31, 32, 35, 48)
Various 527, 540

Love's Telegraph 1978

Lumbago, Remedy for 2422

Lunar Caustic, Uses of 780

Luncheon,
Cakes for 2101
For Children 2075

Lungs,
Inflammation of, Remedy for 617
State of, to Ascertain 2456

Lustra Painting 1923

[A SOOTY CHIMNEY COSTS MANY A BEEFSTEAK.]

M

Maceration of Medicines 671

Mackerel,
to Carve 2643
to Choose 2

Mad Animals, Bite of, to Treat 1366

Magisterial Order for Protection of Wife's Property 1576-1580

Magnesia,
Properties and Uses of 737
Powders of Rhubarb and 571

Mahogany,
Frames of, to Clean 386
to Remove Ink Stains from 402
to Remove Stains from 401

Male Fern Root, Properties and Uses of 579, 785

Mallow, Uses of 791

Man and Wife, Deed of Separation Between 1567

Man of Business, Habits of 2597

Management, Household,
Hints on 438
How to Learn 463

Mange in Dogs 2178

Mangoes, to Pickle 1663

Mania for Greek and Latin Quotations 219

Manifold Writing 2486b

Manly Character 1990

Manna,
to Make Palatable 2089
Uses of 733

Manners,
Artificial 1982
Personal, Hints upon 1983-2024

Maps, to Varnish 349

Marble,
to Clean 367, 389, 408, 2315
To Stain 1414

Marbled Goose 1264

March,
Flowers for 254
Food in Season in 33

Margarine 2747

Marine Glue 2499

Marketing,
Dr. Kitchiner's Rules for 44
Table for 2775

Marking Ink,
without Preparation 2485
to Remove 425

Marmalade,
Apple 2134
Orange 2133

Marriage,
Banns of, How Published 1941
Breach of Promise of 1561-1566
of Dissenters 1957
Etiquette of 1938
License, Cost of 1939, 1940
by Registration 1942

Married Women,
Earnings of 1582
Personal Property of 1583

Marrow Bones, to Cook 1157

Marshmallow, Uses of 790

Mastic Cement 2503

Matches, Keep from Children's Reach 474 (xiii)

Matrimonial Causes and Divorce 1568-1575

Matrimony, Game of 108

Matting, Straw, to Clean 381

May,
Flowers for 258
Food in Season in 35

Mazurka (Dance) 146

Meaning of Words
Indicated by Accent 186
Varied by Accentuation 189

Measles,
Homoeopathic Treatment of 952
Remedy for 626
Symptoms of 952

Measures in Medicine,
Signs of 663
Substitutes for 665

Meat,
Baking 1082
Basting 1084
Boiled, Liquor from, Use of 1074-1076
Boiling, Effect of, on 1077
Broiling 1081
Cakes 1252
for Children 2077
Cold, Broiled with Poached Eggs 1181
Cold, Economy of 466
Cookery 1138
Dredging 1085
Fat of, What it Indicates 1784
Flesh of, Why sometimes Red and sometimes White 1785
Fresh Killed, Length of Time Required for Boiling 1070
Frying 1083
Hook, How to Use 1029
How to Cook Properly 1073
Hung, Treatment of 474 (x, xi)
Joints of, Names and Situations 27
Joints of, Relative Economy of 29
Marbled, Why Best 1784
Method of Cutting up 28
Pie, Paste for 1258
Potted (Strasburg Mode) 1222
to Preserve 1650, 2317
to be Purchased in Person 474 (xvi)
Time Required for Boiling 1069
Underdone 1073
When in Season 31-42 (ii)

Mechanical Remedies, Enumeration of 782

Medical Man's Advice Desirable in Illness 590

Medicinal Uses of Vaseline 2325

Medicine,
Administering, Cautions 676
Aperients, Various 652-658
Articles Required in Mixing 660
Classification of 690
Climate 681
Decoction 674
Digestion 672
Directions for Preparation 659
Doses, According to Age 688
Extracts 675
Filtering 670
Forms best suited for 684
General Health 682
Habits 679
Homoeopathic, How Given 929
How to Administer 687
Idiosyncrasy 683
Infusion 673
Maceration 671
Measuring Accurately 664
Miscellaneous Recipes 578-588
Mixtures, Various 555-564
Pounding 666-668
Preparation of 659
Process of Making 666
Sex 677
Sifting 669
Signs for Measures 663
Substitutes for 665
Signs for Weights 662
Stains of, to Remove 434
Stimulants and Narcotics 680
Taste of, to Prevent 685, 686
Temperament 678
Terms Used to Express Properties of 851
Weights and Measures 661

Melons, to Pickle 1663

Mending,
Best Time for 450
Clothes 362

Menial Servants, Agreements with 1445

Menstruation,
Excessive, Remedy for 627
Painful 629
Scanty 628

Mental and Bodily Exercise, Alternation of 921

Menu for Large Dinner Parties 2619

Mercury, Poisoning by, Treatment for 1347

Merino Wool 1831

Metagram 63

Mice, White, Care of 2168

Mildew
from Linen, to Remove 428, 2743
on Trees, to Prevent 278

Milk,
Adulteration of 2753
for Children 2074
for Infants, to Prepare 2072
Lemonade 2289
Porridge for Children 2076
to Preserve 1649
of Roses, Recipe for 1710
When Purest 2764
Why it Turns Sour during Thunderstorms 1792

Minced
Beef 1139
Collops 1218

Mincemeat, to Prepare 1217

Minor Operations in Surgery 838

Mint,
Sauce, Substitute for 1056
Vinegar 2209
Why it is Eaten with Pea Soup 1790

Mirrors, to Clean 418

Misdivision of Words 166 Mispronunciation of Words 165

Mississippi, Game of 2581

Mistress and Servants, Table of Expenses 2772

Mixtures, Medicinal, Various 555-564

Mock
Crab 2234
Goose 1166

Modelling 2346-2383
Ancient Cities, in Cork 2362
Cathedrals, Churches, &c. 2365-2366
Caves 2350
Caves in Cinders 2351
Caves in Cork 2354
Caves, to Represent Water Issuing from 2360
Cities and Temples, to Construct 2374
Cork, Small 2355
Countries 2368
Finishing Various Parts 2356
Houses 2364, 2367
Living Objects 2375-2380
Materials Required in 2348
Modern Cities, in Cork 2363
Monuments 2372
Mountains 2371
Paper Cement for 2370
Public Buildings 2365
Ruins 2373
Scale for 2347
Stalactites 2353
Starch Paste 2361
Temples 2374
Tools Required in 2349
Topographical 2369
in Various Materials 2346
Wax to Make 2381
Wooden 2357-2359

Moderation in Eating and Drinking Beneficial 924

Money,
Borrowed when Under Age, Repayments of 1603
for Daily Expenses 2614
Matters, Hints upon 2613

Monkeys, Care of 2169

Moral, A (Poetry) 290

Mordants, in Dyeing 2684

Morning Milk 2764

Mortars, Proper Kinds of, for Medicines 668

Mother Eve's Pudding 1315

Moths,
Garden, to Destroy 284
to Exterminate from Clothes Closets 430
to Preserve Clothes from 429
to Preserve Furs from 2262
to Prevent 1676, 2474-2475

Mourning,
Dresses, to Remove Stains from 2259
Economy in 1974
Etiquette of 1971
Families in, Correspondence with 1976

Mouth Glue 2488

Mucilage
of Gum Arabic 587
of Starch 588

Muffins, to Make 2097

Mumps,
Homoeopathic Treatment of 953
Remedy for 630

Mushrooms,
Artificial Beds for 275
Essence of 2205
to Distinguish from Fungi 1129
to Pickle 1669
to Stew 1127
Wholesome, to distinguish 1128

Muslin,
to Dye 2685-2689
to Wash 2740

Mustard,
Adulteration of 2754
Leaves, Rigollot's 810
Medicinal Uses of 731
Poultices 810

Mutton,
Advantages of Hanging 474 (x), 1040
Breast of, to Roast 1044
Chine of, to Roast 1041
Choice of 14
Fed near Sea, Nutritious 1783
Hashed 1147-1161
Haunch of, to Carve 2651
to Roast 1045
Leg of, to Carve 2657
Lobscous 1142
Loin of, to Carve 2658
to Roast 1043
Loss of, in Roasting and Boiling 1086
Neck of, to Roast 1044
Pie 1244
Saddle of, to Carve 2650
to Roast 1041
Sausages, to Make 1188
Shanks for Stock 467
Shoulder of, to Carve 2656
to Roast 1042
Soup, to Prepare 1132
Stew 1135
Various Joints of, Described 28 (ii)
Venison Fashion, to Roast 1046
When in Season 28 (ii)

Myrrh
Dentifrice 1689
Gargle 525

N

Nail-box 313 Nails and Screws 311, 312

Nails,
Finger, Biting 2394
to Whiten 1682

Names, Signification of 970

Naphtha Polish 2237

Napkins, Table, to Fold 2620

Napoleon, Game of 130

Narcotic Poisons, Treatment for 1360
Narcotics,
Nature and Uses of 692
Properties of 892

Needles,
Short Ones the Best 474 (iv)
How to Thread 474 (xxii)

Needlework, Fancy 1808

Nervous Headache, Pills for 2384

Nervousness, Remedy for 631

Netting 1824-1832
Darning on 1830
Diamond 1827
Grecian 1831
Implements Used in 1826
Regularity Necessary in 1825
Round 1828
Square 1829
Stiches in, How Counted 1832

Nettlerash, Homoeopathic Treatment of 954 Nettle-sting, Cure for 2432

New Neighbourhoods for Business 2602

New Paint, Smell of, to Remove 335

Newspapers,
Waste, Care of 327
Unfit for Wrappers 326

Nightcap for Travellers 2281

Nightlights, to Make 1001

Nipples, Sore, Ointment for 2408

Nitrate
of Ammonium as Freezing Mixture 2151
of Silver, Properties and Uses of 780

Nitre,
Poisoning by, Treatment for 1359
Uses of 751

Nitric Ether, Uses of 697

Nobility, Directions for Addressing 240

Nose, Bleeding at, to Arrest 1328, 2393

Notice to Quit,
Form of, from Landlord to Tenant 1500
Form of, from Tenant to Landlord 1499
Given by Landlord or Tenant 1498
Legal Term of 1501
or Pay Increase of Rent 1502

Noun,
Accent on 187
Definition of 187

November,
Flowers for 270
Food in Season in 41

Noxious Gases, How Generated 915, 918

Nursery,
Borax in the 2321
Children's 2064
Servants Sleeping in 2065

Nutrients, Properties of 893

Nutritive Enema 512

O

Oak Bark, Uses of 723

October,
Flowers for 268
Food in Season in 40

Offensive Breath 2405

Officers' Dress, Etiquette 1928

Official Members of the State, to Address 240 (x)

Oil,
Burning, Best Mode of Keeping 998
Clocks, Best for 347
Enema 517
Lamp, Best for 358
Paint, Smell of, to Remove 336
Paintings, Cautions Respecting 356
To Remove from Hearths 407
of Roses, for Hair 1705
of Turpentine, Properties and Uses of 755

Oilcloth, to Clean 380

Ointments
and Cerates, Various 541-547
Proper Employment of 805

Omelette,
Friars' 1308
Ordinary 1309
Observations on 1310

Onions,
to Pickle 1660
Smell of, to Remedy 2406

Open Doors or Windows in Fire 1383

Operations, Surgical, Minor 838

Opium
Enema 516
Lotion 531
Nature and Uses of 700
Properties of 711