the plaits by this means, you can begin to rub tlic line, and so 

 prepare it for the polish. 



The object here is to rub in such a way as to preserve the round- 

 ness of tlie line, and not make it oval in shape at any part. 



Procure a piece of tlnck felt, sprinkle it with powdered pumice 

 stone, double it, place the line in the pad so formed, and proceed 

 strictly in accordance vvitli these instructions. With the fingers of 

 the right hand moving backwards and forwards, rub the surface of 

 about two or three feet at a time ; but remember that while so doing 

 it is imperative to twirl the line energetically, to and fro, between the 

 finger and thumb of the left hand. If you twirl quickly, the line will 

 maintain its shape. After rubbing the portion mentioned five or six 

 times in the manner described, " move on " — as the gentlemen in blue 

 say — and replenish the pad prior to further operations. 



As soon as the surface is thus made perfectly smooth, closely 

 examine it the whole way, to see whether the interstices present a 

 hollow appearance. Should this be so, fill them^ up by the application 

 of another thm coating of the same oil. This coat will be quite dry, 

 if the weather is sunny, in a few days, when the final process can be 

 safely commenced. 



It has now been ascertained beyond all doubt that the method of 

 dressing and polishing adopted at the present time is by far the best 

 ever tried. The line can be used in less time, and keep in better con- 

 dition for a much longer period. The special materials we use are 

 only to be had at Naylor Bros.', James Street, Oxford Street, London. 

 All dressers must clearly understand that in order to checkmate both 

 knuckling and stickiness it is absolutely necessary for them to obtain 

 their materials at this establishment. So superior are these goods to 



