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Rh Sew the other end of ribbon to the coat sleeve. The child can remove mittens at any time without losing them and always know where they are. Teach a Child to Hang up his Own Coat and Hat Have some hooks, low down in the closet or kitchen where a child can reach them easily, to be used only by himself. To Keep your Own Umbrella Take a piece of narrow white tape, three or four inches long. With a glass pen, or a new clean steel one, and indelible ink, write your name upon it. Sew this to the inside of the umbrella. To Wash a White Silk Waist, or a Baby's Bonnet Use cold water and white soap. Hot water will turn white silk yellow. When Ironing Embroidery Place it right side down on a piece of soft flannel, ironing on the wrong side. If flannel is not at hand, try an old turkish towel. To Wash Small Pieces of Lace Put in a horse radish bottle and pour over them, strong soap suds, good and hot, and shake well. Let