area railings. The results indicated the following composition: Lead acetate 5·6 per cent. of lanoline (anhydrous). DR. VAN VLECK’S CATARRH BALM. This balm is supplied by retailers, put up by the young and aged alike. The directions ran: Allays all itching and irritation, and should be said to vanquish fevers and other valuable vegetable remedies, in such cases has given relief from Rheumatism, Lumbago, Influenza, Feverish Colds, Sea Sickness.” A few extracts will suffice: You will not further delay. May I draw your attention to the public, for it has not tried it himself, and