The old-fashioned remedy for a boil--namely, common yellow soap and brown-sugar, is a capital one for the purpose. It is made with equal parts of brown sugar and of shredded yellow soap, and mixed by means of a table-knife on a plate, with a few drops of water, until it be all well blended together, and of the consistence of thick paste; it should then be spread either on a piece of wash-leather, or on thick linen, and applied to the boil, and kept in its place by means either of a bandage or of a folded handkerchief; and should he removed once or twice a day. This is an excellent application for a boil--soothing, comforting, and drawing--and will soon effect a cure. A paste of honey and flour, spread on linen rag, is another popular and good application for a boil. _If the boils should arise from the child being in a delicate state of health_, give him cod-liver oil, meat once a day, and an abundance of milk and farinaceous food. Let him have plenty of fresh air, exercise, and play. _If the boil should arise from gross and improper feeding_, then keep him for a time from meat, and let him live principally on a milk and farinaceous diet. _If the child be fat and gross_, cod-liver oil would he improper; a mild aperient, such as rhubarb and magnesia, would then be the best medicine. 244. _What are the symptoms of Ear-ache_? A young child screaming shrilly, violently, and continuously, is oftentimes owing to ear-ache; carefully, therefore, examine each ear, and ascertain if there be any discharge; if there be, the mystery is explained. Screaming from ear-ache may be distinguished from the screaming from bowel-ache by the former (ear-ache) being more continuous--indeed, being one continued scream, and from the child putting his hand to his head; while, in the latter (bowel-ache), the pain is more of a coming and of a going character, and he draws up his legs to his bowels. Again, in the former (ear-ache), the secretions from the bowels are natural; while, in the latter (bowel-ache), the secretions from the bowels are usually depraved, and probably offensive. But a careful examination of the ear will generally at once decide the nature of the case. 213. _What is the best remedy for Ear-ache_?