by T. H. Pardo de Tavera, p.io6 : -"The use made of the mashed bark 

 of this tree is well known throughout the Philippines. Cut in strips 

 and beaten thoroughly between stones it is sold under the name of 

 'Gogo,' it is macerated in water to which it imparts a reddish colour, 

 and forms a substitute for soap. The Filipinos use this preparation 

 for bathing especially the hair, for which purpose there is no more 

 useful or simple preparation. It cures pityriasis, and tenders the 

 hair very soft, without drying it too much as is usually the case with 

 soap. The natives use it in treating the itch, washing the affected 

 parts with the maceration and at the same time briskly rubbing them 

 with the bark ; in this way they remove the crusts that shield the 

 acari. The treatment is successful in direct proportion to the energy 

 of rubbing. . . The maceration of gogo is emetic and purgative ; it 

 is used in the treatment of asthma; it is exceedingly irritating, the 

 slightest quantity that enters the eye causing severe smarting and a 

 slight conjunctivitis for one or two days." 



The seeds, which contain saponin, are stated to be used by the 

 Nepalese in the preparation of a hairwash. According to Watt 

 (Diet. Econ. Prod., India,) the most general use to which the seeds are 

 applied in India is for crimping linen. The Dhobis cut one side of 

 the seed and scoop out the kernel then they introduce two fingers 

 into the cavity, and quickly stroke the damp linen forwards with 

 its polished su-face. This crimps it beautifully crossways. The 

 seeds are made occasionally into snuff-boxes and other articles, and 

 are often carried long distances by ocean currents. — (Keiv Bulletin, 

 page 474— No. 10 191 1) 



J. M. H. 



The subject of the preceding note {Eiitnda scamiens) is a fairly 

 common plant throughout the Malay Peninsula where it is known 

 under the native name of " Akar Beluru." The flowers are borne on 

 spikes 6-10 inches long but are not attractive. The pod which is said 

 to be 1-3 feet long is spirally curved into a mass in the Malay plants, 

 and has the appearance of being far too heavy for so slender a clim- 

 ber, which however, depends on its tendrils for support. There is a 

 model of the fruit in the collection at Raffles Museum. 



R. DERRY. 



FACTORIES ON PLANTATIONS. 



The Selection of a Site. 



The selection of a suitable factory site requires, in some countries, 

 considerable thought. On hilly estates, it is customary to select some 

 area as low, while as central, as possible. This generally enables the 

 manager to economise in transport and sometimes to use water power. 



