A COLLECTION of dandruff upon the scalp, often to such an extent as to interfere with the growth of the hair, is a very common disorder, and many people try to remove it by washing with soap and water. This only makes the matter worse; the more the head is washed the drier the scalp will become, and the more dandruff there will be. Even careful rinsing will not prevent it. Everything of an alkaline nature should be kept away from the scalp. Alkalies remove the natural oil from the cuticle, and help to create dandruff. The very best lotion for the hair is pure, soft, unadulterated water, though if from any cause the scalp and hair are loaded with dirt, as coal cinders, dust, etc., a good plan is to beat up an egg (yolk and all) in a very little water, and rub the mixture well into the hair and over the scalp; this will involve the foreign matters, and they can then be rinsed out with pure tepid or moderately warm water. Rinse thoroughly, then dry well with a towel or linen cloth that is free from lint, fan the hair until thoroughly dry, and follow with rapid, but not rough, rubbing with the tips of the fingers. The object of this thorough rubbing is to establish a good capillary circulation in the scalp, which will stimulate the growth of the hair. Where the head is much exposed to dust and dirt, the scalp should be washed with pure soft water as often as once a week. Under ordinary circumstances, once a month should be quite sufficient to keep the scalp and hair in good condition.—"Sanitarian," in Demorest's Family Magazine for October.