he article, to denote the name of the
manufacturer, etc.

By the word "label" is meant a slip of paper, or other material, to be
attached to manufactured articles, or to packages containing them, and
bearing the name of the manufacturer, directions for use, etc.

WATER ICES.--Some make these with acid, water, flavor, and the whites
of eggs. _No good._

The best rules for the amount of sugar is to suit your taste.

FRANGIPANNA.--Spirits one gallon, Oil Bergamot one ounce, Oil of Lemon
one ounce; macerate for four days, frequently shaking; then add Water
one gallon, Orange Flower Water one pint, Essence of Vanilla two
ounces. Mix.

SILVERING POWDER.--Nitrate of Silver and common Salt, of each thirty
grains, Cream of Tartar three and one-half drachms. Pulverize finely,
mix thoroughly, and bottle for use. Unequaled for polishing copper and
plated goods.

EXTRACT OF LEMON.--Three ounces Oil Lemon; cut with 95 proof Alcohol;
add one gallon 80 proof Alcohol, and filter through cotton or felt. Put
up in two ounce bottles. Sells for 25 cents; jobs at $1.00 and $1.50
according to quality and style of package.

BALM OF A THOUSAND FLOWERS.--Deodorized Alcohol one pint, nice white
Bar Soap four ounces; shave the soap when put in, stand in a warm place
till dissolved, then add Oil of Citronella one drachm, and Oils of
Neroli and Rosemary, of each one-half drachm.

TIN CANS.--Size of sheet for from 1 to 100 gallons:

For 1 gallon 7 by 20 ins.
For 3-1/2 gallons 10 by 28 ins.
For 5 gallons 12 by 40 ins.
For 6 gallons 14 by 40 ins.
For 10 gallons 20 by 42 ins.
For 15 gallons 30 to 42 ins.
For 25 gallons 30 by 56 ins.
For 40 gallons 36 by 63 ins.
For 50 gallons 40 by 70 ins.
For 75 gallons 40 by 84 ins.
For 100 gallons 40 by 98 ins.

This includes all laps, seams, etc., which will be found sufficiently
correct for all practical purposes.

MOULDS AND DIES.--Copper, Zinc and Silver in equal proportions, melt
together under a coat of powdered charcoal, and mould into the form you
desire. Bring them to nearly a white heat, and lay on the thing you
would take an impression of, press with sufficient force, and you will
get a perfect and beautiful impression.

INDESTRUCTIBLE LAMP WICKS.--Steep common wicks in a concentrated
aqueous solution of Tungstate of Soda, and then dry thoroughly in an
ove