The British soldier has not always worn a red uniform. White was once the prevailing colour, and in the time of Queen Elizabeth dark green or russet was chosen. Marble washstands—-This is a splendid way to keep the marble bright : Pound together two ounces of washing soda, one ounce of powdered pumice stone and once ounce of powdered chalk, then pass it through a sieve. Take a little powder and make it into a paste with cold water, rub it over the marble, and when all the stains are removed waslw it ,Ith A
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Northland Age, Volume 3, Issue 21, 2 January 1907, Page 6
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