30 SUPPLEMENT. 
the immaturity of the canes, the molasses does not begin to drain from 
the mould on the second or third day, run an awl, a large nail, or other 
sharp iron instrument, into the hole at the foot of the mould some two 
or three inches, and then withdraw it. If, after ten days longer in the 
warmest place you have, it still fails to run, put the contents into a 
kettle, add a little water, heat it to 228° Fahrenheit, and it will make 
good syrup. 
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SUGAR MOULD, DBAINING POT. MOULD AND POT. 
