Camp-Meeting Suggestions by Marion E. Hull

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 10, 1913

Camp-Meeting Suggestions

By Marion E. Hull

MARION E. HULL

If convenient do not wear dark clothing at camp-meeting. Light-colored clothes are always cooler, sweeter, and more comfortable. Bathing the body often in water containing plenty of table salt, using the hand for friction, after adding a few drops of cologne to the water, then slapping the arms, face, and neck, is very restful to the nerves, and leaves the skin so fine one is paid for the trouble. It is well to remember that flies do not like spicy odors, especially lavender.

Soaking the feet for ten minutes in warm salt water will not only cure a headache, but will give a good night's rest.

Keep the hair sweet and bright by using a little hair tonic every day. An excellent and inexpensive tonic is: Witch-hazel, three parts; cologne, one part; to the pint add five cents' worth quinin bisulphate. With this a pomade can be used if the hair is dry, as follows: Lime-water, two parts; olive-oil, one part; oil of lavender, fifteen drops. Shake well. This makes an emulsion. A little used now and then will keep the hair well-groomed and tidy.

Do not forget to give the children plenty of water to drink. A few drops of grapefruit or lemon-juice added to the water will help to keep them well on a hot day. And last, but not least, be careful of your food combinations, especially avoiding fruits and vegetables at the same meal.