5IO RECIPES. 



from the horse, take a woolen cloth or chamois 

 skin, kept for the purpose, and wipe off the dust 

 and all moisture from rain or perspiration, and 

 when the harness is nearly dry, rub the damper 

 parts very thoroughly with a second cloth or 

 skin, until they are quite soft and pliable. 



The bits, and plated mountings, should be 

 cleaned and rubbed with a slightly-oiled rag, be- 

 fore the harness is finally hung in its place ; the 

 harness should be protected from dust either by 

 a covering of cloth, or by hanging in a closet. 

 Whenever the leather becomes dry and hard, it 

 should be cleaned and oiled according to the 

 foregoing directions. 



PHYSIC BALL. 



Barbadoes aloes, i lb.; syrup buckthorn, 5 

 oz.; cod-liver oil, 3 oz. Melt the whole, and stir 

 till cool. In winter, add a little water, make into 

 18 pills, and give i every four hours, or as much 

 as will move the bowels. 



