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order for methylated spirit, and, although he had given his assistant directions to sell it 
only as “ finish,” he supplied methylated spirit. Shortly after he was served with a 
notice that information had been laid, and that in due time he would be served with a 
summons. In order to avoid “ such an enviable position,” he petitioned the Honourable 
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laid against him would be stayed, provided he took out a licence to retail methylated 
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M. P. S. —(1) Licence for the use of stills. It is necessary to take out a licence in all 
cases where a still is kept /or the pw'poses of trade. (2) The light-coloured preparation 
is almost invariably intended. 
Dispenser ” (Wakefield).—The mixture referred to, if properly prepared, is opaque, 
and of a dark brown colour ; in no case would it form a clear solution. 
‘‘‘•A \oimg Aspirant'” (Goxcntxj ').—We cannot advise in such a case; much would 
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11. E. (Thornbury). —Bkiclcinq : See Vol. IX. p. 393, and Vol. XII. p. 256. 
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J. C. —Fluoric acid is produced by the action of sulphuric acid on fluor-spar. 
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