In the Pale Roasted Coffee one has coffee at its best, without the harmful properties of the ordinary article.  Thus, with a selection from the other “P.R.” dainties, including some pure fruit preserves, cocoanut or raisin nut cheese, &c., &c., one can have not only a “Physical Regeneration Breakfast Table,” but a “P.R.” store-room complete in itself.

There are many other Health Foods, &c., to which one would like to call attention, but space admits of only one—­Nut Oil with Extract of Malt ought entirely to supersede the cod liver oil horror.  Since a much larger percentage of nut oil can be incorporated—­30 per cent. or over, as against 10 per cent. to 15 per cent., which is the most that can be tolerated of the nauseous cod liver oil—­its tonic and up-building properties are much greater.  Any chemist will compound it, but it can now be had ready for use from Messrs Mapleton at the very low price of 7d. per lb.  See price list, p. 103.

With regard to obtaining regular supplies of Health Food Specialties, no one need be at any loss.  A post card to any of the leading depots will bring a price list from which to order direct.  Some firms—­Chapman, Liverpool; Winter, Birmingham:  “Pitman” Stores, &c.—­send quite small parcels—­5/-upwards, carriage paid.

The “Pitman” Reform Food Stores, Birmingham, stand unrivalled for extent and completeness.  Besides their “Vigar” specialties and every possible variety of Health Foods, they have an unlimited range of cooking utensils, nut mills and appliances of every kind to facilitate the wholesome preparation of food.  The “Pitman” Steam Cooker is a marvel of cheapness and excellence, consisting of deep boiler and three upper compartments, whereby four different dishes can be cooked to perfection, each retaining its full flavour and nutritiveness.

One is here reminded that there are other factors essential to right, sound, healthy living besides good well-cooked food.  It is desirable to have cleanliness and purity all round; and we are glad to be independent, even in the matter of soap, of the filthy refuse fats so often used in its manufacture.  In this connection the following tribute to a vegetarian soap appeals to readers.

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From “PAPERS ON HEALTH” by Prof.  KIRK, of Edinburgh.

This book should be in every home; an invaluable book of reference.  From all Booksellers, 3/-.

Chapped Hands.—­Our idea is that this is caused by the soda in the soap used.  At anyrate, we have never known anyone to suffer from chapped hands who used M’Clinton’s[*] soap only.

It is made from the ash of plants, which gives it a mildness not approached by even the most expensive soaps obtainable.

If the hands have become chapped, fill a pair of old loose kid gloves with well-wrought Lather (see), putting these on just when getting into bed, and wearing till morning.  Doing this for two or three nights will cure chapped, or even the more painful “hacked” hands, where the outer skin has got hard and cracked down to the tender inner layer.