Enquire within upon everything by Robert Kemp Philp

665. Approximate Measures.

When proper measures are not at hand, it is necessary to adopt some other method of determining the quantities required, and therefore the following table has been drawn up for that purpose: A tumbler ....... \ / 10 ounces. A teacup ........ | | 6 " A wineglass .... | usually | 2 " A tablespoon..... |- contains -| 4 drachms. A dessertspoon... | about | 2 " A teaspoon....... / \ 1 " These quantities refer to ordinary sized spoons and vessels. Some cups hold half as much more, and some tablespoons contain six drachms. A medicine glass, which is graduated so as to show the number of spoonfuls it contains, should be kept in every family. [TO-DAY, MAN LIVES IN PLEASURE, WEALTH AND PRIDE.]