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Betts’ Metallic Capsules .—The patent under which Mr. Betts has maintained his right 
to the exclusive manufacture of these capsules expired in last January. 
U E. J. A.” (Liverpool).— Glycerine and Lime Cream. Vol. VIII. (n.s.) page 679. 
li A. P. S.” (Liverpool).—(1.) The solution of the salts cannot be effected without the 
addition of water. (2.) The mixture referred to will separate ; the solution of potash 
being the cause. 
“i 7 . B. IF.” (Shirley) sends the following formula for “ Dr. Coffin’s Powder,” in reply 
to “ Syphax ” in our last number :— 
I?* Powdered Bayberry, 
„ Pinus Canadensis, 
Zingiber, aa.3* v 
Golden-seal. 
Sassafras.gij 
Pip. Cayenne.3 SS 
Caryoph.*ss 
Ordinary dose. One teaspoonful in a cup of hot water sweetened. 
“ Volvex ” (Bath).—The difficulty referred to is probably due to the use of scammony 
in powder i if a lump of scammony resin be used, an emulsion is easily formed. 
II. D .—We doubt the efficacy of the remedy, which should not be applied without 
medical sanction. 
A. W. (Cardiff).—An apprentice is legally bound by his indenture to his master; 
and any alteration or transfer must be by mutual consent. 
“ Theobroma.” —In preparing the pessaries referred to, the bromide of potassium 
should be reduced to an impalpable powder, and the extracts thoroughly mixed with 
cacao-butter, and only so much heat applied as will admit of the mixture being poured, 
mto the moulds. 
“ lota ” (Perth).—(1.) In such a case it is immaterial whether spirit or water be used. 
(2.) Rub down the extract with the lemon-juice, and add them to the melted marrow, 
constantly stirring the mixture until cold. 
& IF.— Syrup of Phosphate of Iron with Manganese. —See Vol. I. (n.s.) page 489. 
H. F. W .— Waterproofing. —Cooley gives the following as a simple and efficient 
method :—Spread the material on any smooth surface, and rub the wrong side with a 
lump of beeswax (perfectly pure and free from grease) until it presents a slight, but 
even, white or greyish appearance ; a hot iron is then to be passed over it, and the cloth 
being brushed whilst warm, the process is complete. 
11. H. —(1.) Plattner and Muspratt. ‘On the Use of the Blowpipe ’ (Churchill and 
Sons). (2.) Any operative chemist. 
“ Amicus ” (Plymouth).—The pomade frequently prescribed by Mr. Erasmus Wilson, 
is as follows:— 
Ung. Hydrargyri Nitrico-Oxydi, ^ss 
Adipis Odorat. (ordinary pomade), ^iss : Mix. 
“ Enquirer ” (Bedford).— Syrup of Santonine : —Santonin 3i, Alcohol q.s., Syrup 
fgviij: Mix. Dose, 3ij. 
J. E. R. —There should be no doubt in the matter. “ Aq. Anethi ad ^vj,” i.e. to form 
six ounces of the mixture. 
Erratum. —Page 496, line 19 from bottom of page, for 7 drachms, read 7 ounces. 
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