Seed-lac, 6 ozs. ; amber, or copal, well ground, 3 ozs. ; dragon’s blood, 40 grs. ; extract of red sandal wood, 30 grs. ; saffron, 36 grs. ; pounded glass, 4 ozs. ; pure alcohol, 40 ozs. Expose the article to a gentle heat, and dip it into the varnish a or 3 times. This varnish is durable, beautiful in colour, and may bo cleaned with water and a bit of dry rag. LACQUER, Pale, for Tin- plate.— Best alcohol, 8 ozs. ; turme- ric, 4 drs. ; hay saffron, a scs. ; dragon’s blood, 4 scs. ; red sanders, 1 sc. ; shel- lac, 1 oz. ; gum sandarach, 2 drs. ; gum mastic, 2 drs. ; Canada balsam, 2 drs. ; when dissolved add spirits of turpentine 80 drops. LACQUERED ARTICLES. — Ormolu, Candelabra, Mosaic Gold, Gilt, Jewelry, &V. to clean. — Wash or brush them with soap and hot water. Dry and rub with wash leather. Acids must not be used. Or, take rotten stone, 1 oz., finely powdered ; oil, a teaspoonful ; oxalic acid, 2 drs. ; water sufficient to make into a paste. LACQUER, for Philosophical Instruments. — Alcohol, 80 ozs.; gutta percha, 3 ozs. ; gum sandarach, 8 ozs. ; gum elemi, 8 ozs. ; dragon’s blood, 4 ozs. ; seed lac, 4 ozs. ; terra merita, 3 ozs. ; saffron, 8 grs. ; pulver- ized glass, 12 ozs. LA CROSSE is a game equally suitable for male or female and can be played either in winter or summer. Its origin is said to be Indian. Rules of La Crosse. 1 That the “ Crosse ” may be of any length to suit the player, but the woven network must be bagged, nor of a greater width than one foot. 2 That the ball be of solid india- rubber, not more than seven nor less than six inches in circumference. It must be furnished by the challenging party. 3 That, when practicable, the goals shall be placed at not more than 250, or less than 150 yards apart, and that the ground be not more than 100, nor less than sixty yards wide ; that the goals be upright posts seven feet apart, with a tape or bar across them, six feet from the ground. 4 4 That the game be started by a ball being placed on the ground opposite the centre flag between two players on op- posite sides, who shall “ tussel ” for the ball. Thl3 is called “facing.” LAM 228 LAM 5 When the ball goes out of bounds, It shall be thrown in by the player who first touches it with his crosse ; when it goes behind goal without passing through goal, it shall be thrown out by one of the players on the side behind whose goal it has passed. 6 That the ball shall not be hit or kicked. 7 No player shall wear spiked soles. 8 That the ball must not be caught, thrown, or picked up with the hand, except in the case of Rule 9 ; but a ball coming in the air may be blocked or patted away with the hand to protect the face or body ; otherwise it must not be touched. 9 Goal-keepers may stop the ball in any way. 10 A goal is obtained when the ball Is in any way whatever caused by a player on either side to pass between the goal posts and under the bar or tape, except when kicked by one of the attacking side. 11 Players shall not hold each other, nor grasp an opponent's crosse ; neither shall they deliberately trip or strike each other. 12 After each game the players shall change goals unless otherwise agreed. 13 A match shall be decided by a majority of goals won by either side during the time specified for play. 14 Twelve players shall constitute a fuU field.

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Seed-lac, 6 ozs. ; amber, or copal, well ground, 3 ozs. ; dragon’s blood, 40 grs. ; extract of red sandal wood, 30 grs. ; saffron, 36 grs. ; pounded glass, 4 ozs. ; pure alcohol, 40 ozs. Expose the article to a gentle heat, and dip it into the varnish 2 or 3 times. This varnish is durable, beautiful in colour, and may be cleaned with water and a bit of dry rag. LACQUER, Pale, for Tinplate.— Best alcohol, 8 ozs. ; turmeric, 4 drs. ; hay saffron, 4 scs. ; dragon’s blood, 4 scs. ; red sanders, 1 sc. ; shellac, 1 oz. ; gum sandarach, 2 drs. ; gum mastic, 2 drs. ; Canada balsam, 2 drs. ; when dissolved add spirits of turpentine 80 drops. LACQUERED ARTICLES. — Ormolu, Candelabra, Mosaic Gold, Gilt, Jewelry, &V. to clean. — Wash or brush them with soap and hot water. Dry and rub with wash leather. Acids must not be used. Or, take rotten stone, 1 oz., finely powdered ; oil, a teaspoonful ; oxalic acid, 2 drs. ; water sufficient to make into a paste. LACQUER, for Philosophical Instruments. — Alcohol, 80 ozs.; gutta percha, 3 ozs. ; gum sandarach, 8 ozs. ; gum elemi, 8 ozs. ; dragon’s blood, 4 ozs. ; seed lac, 4 ozs. ; terra merita, 3 ozs. ; saffron, 8 grs. ; pulverized glass, 12 ozs. LA CROSSE is a game equally suitable for male or female and can be played either in winter or summer. Its origin is said to be Indian. Rules of La Crosse. 1 That the “ Crosse ” may be of any length to suit the player, but the woven network must be bagged, nor of a greater width than one foot. 2 That the ball be of solid indiarubber, not more than seven nor less than six inches in circumference. It must be furnished by the challenging party. 3 That, when practicable, the goals shall be placed at not more than 250, or less than 150 yards apart, and that the ground be not more than 100, nor less than sixty yards wide ; that the goals be upright posts seven feet apart, with a tape or bar across them, six feet from the ground. 4 4 That the game be started by a ball being placed on the ground opposite the centre flag between two players on opposite sides, who shall “ tussel ” for the ball. This is called “facing.” LAM LAM 5 When the ball goes out of bounds, It shall be thrown in by the player who first touches it with his crosse ; when it goes behind goal without passing through goal, it shall be thrown out by one of the players on the side behind whose goal it has passed. 6 That the ball shall not be hit or kicked. 7 No player shall wear spiked soles. 8 That the ball must not be caught, thrown, or picked up with the hand, except in the case of Rule 9 ; but a ball coming in the air may be blocked or patted away with the hand to protect the face or body ; otherwise it must not be touched. 9 Goal-keepers may stop the ball in any way. 10 A goal is obtained when the ball Is in any way whatever caused by a player on either side to pass between the goal posts and under the bar or tape, except when kicked by one of the attacking side. 11 Players shall not hold each other, nor grasp an opponent's crosse ; neither shall they deliberately trip or strike each other. 12 After each game the players shall change goals unless otherwise agreed. 13 A match shall be decided by a majority of goals won by either side during the time specified for play. 14 Twelve players shall constitute a fuU field.

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