_Hands that perspire, and are inordinately hot_, may arise from some temporary derangement of the system, or from a constitutional peculiarity; this may be partially remedied, by inserting the hands into a water-jug full of water, and lowering them gradually until the elbows reach, letting them remain at this point for two or three minutes; this operation will, in general, keep the hands pleasantly cool for some hours afterwards. In conclusion, it must be observed that an over-anxious care for the state of the hands is to be deprecated. Some persons who are possessed of a small and delicate hand are so vain of it that they are constantly displaying it in an obtrusive manner, which is very offensive to the looker-on. And in some instances the fear of putting the shape and outline of the hand out of form, is so great, that every kind of work is avoided, and even accomplishments, such as the harp, piano, and guitar, are avoided, for fear of expanding the hand, and flattening the extremities of the fingers; this is a preposterous error, for the beauty of the hand does not alone consist in whiteness and a statue-like contour, but in certain indurations, which may be termed “expression,” and which are imparted by the pursuit of suitable occupations, and appropriate accomplishments. CARE OF THE FEET. To preserve the feet in a proper condition, they should be frequently soaked and well washed in warm or tepid water. Many persons are subject to tender feet. This frequently arises from the use of thin cotton or silk socks or stockings, and boots and shoes that are either too tight or stiff, or not sufficiently porous to allow of the escape of perspiration. Waterproof boots and shoes are on this account frequently the cause of tender feet. The best remedy for tender feet is the immediate adoption of worsted stockings or socks, and light easy shoes of buckskin, goatskin, or some other equally soft kind of leather. For the preservation of health, it is highly necessary to preserve the feet dry; persons who are therefore exposed to the wet, or who have much walking in wet weather, should be particular in wearing sound boots and shoes; through neglecting this precaution, many persons have brought on pulmonary complaints, which have frequently had a fatal termination. Coldness and numbness of the feet is a complaint to which some persons are subject, especially aged and delicate persons, and those whose employment is sedentary. The best and most natural remedy for this, is action, exercise, or friction—the former being always adopted when possible. Retiring to rest with cold feet is especially to be avoided, and persons so subject, should pace up and down the room just previously to going to bed, until their feet have attained a warm glow. Where this is impracticable, owing to weakness, old age, &c., warm woollen stockings may be put on with great advantage, or the hot water bottle had recourse to. The peculiarly disagreeable