The morning times., 1896-04-19

tended the fine. invisible dust in the air en-
tiers and clogs and blackenS them Mere
ordinary face washing, even when warm
water and soap are used, is not sufficient TO
remove this dirt in the pores, but the visOr-
Gus acid OF the lemon will cleanse and carry
off all such unsightly bleTniShes.
In the West Indies a lemon bath is almost
daily luxury. Three or four lines or
lemons are sliced into the water, which is
dra wn half an hour before using, so that the
fruit juice may have a chance TO perTneate,
and the deliciousness of such Tubing must
be felt to be appreciated. The sense OF
cleanliness and freshness ii gives, and the
Suppleness and smoothneSs it impaFts TO the
skin is an experience not soon forgotten.
The lemon is more than a substitute for the
bran bathbags, which were instituted by the
French, and which exquisites think so
necessary for the toilet.
Half a teaspOonful of the juice OF the
lemon squeezed into glass OF water
and used for brushing the teeth gives
the mouth the same feeling of cleanliness
that the lemon bath gives to the skin.
1t is particularly grateful when sickness
renders the mucous and saliyatOry ex-
cretions of the mouth unpleasant. Not
more than half a teaspOonful should be
used, as a powerful acid is bad for the
enamel, but on occasions the proportions
may be increased, as lemon is an active
deodOrizer and will remove the smell OF
onions or tobacco from the mouth
As a hair wash and tonic IL has no
rival For the former purpose large,
Juicy lemon should be cut in half, the
head dipped in a bowl OF water, from
which the chill only must be removed.
and the water made OF the same temper
ature as the air. and the lemon rubbed
and squeezed vigorously among the Eoots
and along the length of the hair. Soak
and rub the head well in this bath, and
then rinse thoroughly in fresh water Of
the same warmth. IL well dried at once
with energetic tOweling there will never
be the smallest danger of cold No soap is
needed. The acid of the lemon absolutely
removes all grease and dust. and the
hair, after such a bath. is soft, glossy.
and clean. This lemon bath once week
viii have the most beneficial effect upon
the hair, stimulating its growth, delaying
the coming of grayness. and making it
beautifully pliable and polished
For manicuring the lemon is absolutely
Indispensable A teaspoOnful OF the Juice
III cupful of tepid water whitens and
supplies the nails aud removes all grease
and dirt, making them much more easy
to polish. This should be used every morn
ing aud by dabbling the fingers few
moments it is possible 10 make the nails
perfectly clean aud transparent, without
the use of any metal cleaner, by simply rub
hing under them with towel II Is also
most beneficial in removing the skin around
the nail edges. which should never by any
chance be cut with scissors. Rub the towel
firmly all about the nail, pushing back the
skin; do this regularly every day, aud after
q few weeks the skin growth will diSaP-
pear and never return as long as the treat
ment is continued. The comparison OF
nails kept in this way with those subjected
| to the barbarous method Of skin clipping
will at once show the advantage of the
former manner of treatment.
| Finally, the lemon upon the toilet table
| is a great aid to health. The juice of a
lemon squeezed into large breakfast
cup of water, drunk without sugar, and
| immediately upon rising and as hot as
| can be borne, is the most admirable toniC
and alternative. No one should form the
| habit of taking even the niIdest alternative
| hut If the head feels heavy and dull or one
| is conscious of languoT and discomfort upor
| rising, this lemon draught is one of tht
best and simplest methods of clearing out
| the system and restoring its tone
L. B ".