Leghorn hats are whitened (otherwise than with the fumes of sul-
phur) as follows : Immerse in a strong aqueous solution of sulphite of
soda or bleaching powder (chloride of lime), and then in dilute sul-
phuric acid (acid i, water 5). The bleaching-powder treatment re-
quires much subsequent washing, or the use of an antichlore dip,
hyposulphite of soda dissolved in 20 parts of water✪ Whiten Leghorn Hats.
To remove iron-rust from linen, apply lemon-juice and salt✪ Remove Iron-Rust from Linen; expose
to the sun. Make two applications if necessary. Then when per-
fectly dry, rinse in clear cold water. Lemon-juice can only be used
on white goods, as it takes out printed colors as well as stains.
SOCI/L FORMS.
CARDS OF COMPLIMENT."^
Mrs. Ellen Gorham presents her complinients to Miss Wickham,
and requests the honor of her company to a tea party, on Tuesday
evening.
2IO Willoughby street.
Monday noon.
Miss Wickham presents her respects to Mrs. Ellen Gorham, and
accepts her kind invitation with pleasure.
90 Clermont street.
Monday noon.
Miss Wickham presents her respects to Mrs. Ellen Gorham, and
regrets that a pre-engagement prevents her acceptance of her polite
invitation.
Miss Robinson's regards to Mrs. Butler, and will be obliged by
her company to dinner on Wednesday next, at four o'clock.
Mrs. Butler's compliments to Miss Robinson, and is sorry that
a pre-engagement for Wednesday next compels her to decline her
very polite invitation.
Mrs. Butler presents her respectful compliments to Miss Robin-
son, and will do herself the honor of waiting upon her at the appointed
time,
* Complimentary Cards must always have the addros, etc., at the bottom, simii.ir
to the first two.
(573)
580 THE hearthstone; or, life at home.
The Rev. Mr. Sharpe presents his respects to Mr. Fletcher, and
shall feel greatly obliged if Mr. F. will take his duty at St. Charles'
on Sunday next, business of importance calling Mr. H. from town.
The Rev. Mr. Fletcher's compliments to Mr. Sharpe, and feels
happy in having the power to oblige him on Sunday next.
The Rev. Mr. Fletcher is extremely sorry it is not in his power
to oblige Mr. Sharpe, being obliged to officiate at St. Augustine's on
Sunday morning next.
Mr. Williams presents his compliments to Mrs. Johnson, and
begs she will accept the basket of fruit sent herewith.
Mrs. Johnson returns her best respects to Mr. Wilhams, and is
greatly indebted to him for his obliging request.
Mr. and Mrs. J. present their respects to Mr. and Mrs. K., and
shall expect thepleasure of their company to meet a dinner party at
3 o'clock on Monday afternoon next.
Mr. and Mrs. K. are truly obliged by the polite invitation given
them by Mr. and Mrs. J., and will do themselves the honor of attend-
ing upon them at the appointed time.
Mr. and Mrs. K. present their respectful compliments to Mr.
and Mrs. J., and are exceedingly sorry that the severe indisposition
of Mr. K. will deprive them of the pleasure of accepting their friendly
invitation.
Mr. B. will be greatly obliged if Mr. H. will favor him with a
call this evening, at eight o'clock, having some business of particular
importance to communicate. The favor o^ an answer is requested.
Mr. H. has to acknowledge the honor of Mr. B.'s note, and will
have the pleasure of waiting upon him at the appointed time.
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AI-modernized reading of the original text
Leghorn hats are whitened (otherwise than with the fumes of sulphur) as follows : Immerse in a strong aqueous solution of sulphite of soda or bleaching powder (chloride of lime), and then in dilute sulphuric acid (acid i, water 5). The bleaching-powder treatment requires much subsequent washing, or the use of an antichlore dip, hyposulphite of soda dissolved in 20 parts of water.
To remove iron-rust from linen, apply lemon-juice and salt; expose to the sun. Make two applications if necessary. Then when perfectly dry, rinse in clear cold water. Lemon-juice can only be used on white goods, as it takes out printed colors as well as stains.
SOCIAL FORMS.
CARDS OF COMPLIMENT."^
Mrs. Ellen Gorham presents her complinients to Miss Wickham, and requests the honor of her company to a tea party, on Tuesday
evening.
2IO Willoughby street. Monday noon.
Miss Wickham presents her respects to Mrs. Ellen Gorham, and accepts her kind invitation with pleasure. 90 Clermont street. Monday noon.
Miss Wickham presents her respects to Mrs. Ellen Gorham, and regrets that a pre-engagement prevents her acceptance of her polite invitation.
Miss Robinson's regards to Mrs. Butler, and will be obliged by her company to dinner on Wednesday next, at four o'clock.
Mrs. Butler's compliments to Miss Robinson, and is sorry that a pre-engagement for Wednesday next compels her to decline her very polite invitation.
Mrs. Butler presents her respectful compliments to Miss Robinson, and will do herself the honor of waiting upon her at the appointed time,
* Complimentary Cards must always have the addros, etc., at the bottom, similar to the first two.
(573)
580 THE hearthstone; or, life at home.
The Rev. Mr. Sharpe presents his respects to Mr. Fletcher, and shall feel greatly obliged if Mr. F. will take his duty at St. Charles' on Sunday next, business of importance calling Mr. H. from town.
The Rev. Mr. Fletcher's compliments to Mr. Sharpe, and feels happy in having the power to oblige him on Sunday next.
The Rev. Mr. Fletcher is extremely sorry it is not in his power to oblige Mr. Sharpe, being obliged to officiate at St. Augustine's on Sunday morning next.
Mr. Williams presents his compliments to Mrs. Johnson, and begs she will accept the basket of fruit sent herewith.
Mrs. Johnson returns her best respects to Mr. Wilhams, and is greatly indebted to him for his obliging request.
Mr. and Mrs. J. present their respects to Mr. and Mrs. K., and shall expect thepleasure of their company to meet a dinner party at 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon next.
Mr. and Mrs. K. are truly obliged by the polite invitation given them by Mr. and Mrs. J., and will do themselves the honor of attending upon them at the appointed time.
Mr. and Mrs. K. present their respectful compliments to Mr. and Mrs. J., and are exceedingly sorry that the severe indisposition of Mr. K. will deprive them of the pleasure of accepting their friendly invitation.
Mr. B. will be greatly obliged if Mr. H. will favor him with a call this evening, at eight o'clock, having some business of particular importance to communicate. The favor o^ an answer is requested.
Mr. H. has to acknowledge the honor of Mr. B.'s note, and will have the pleasure of waiting upon him at the appointed time.
SOCIAL FORMS. 58 1
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