work on the incandescent light would seek out means for improving the
burner.

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To varnish chromos, take equal quantities of linseed oil and oil of
turpentine; thicken by exposure to the sun and air until it becomes
resinous and half evaporated; then add a portion of melted beeswax.
Varnishing pictures should always be performed in fair weather, and out
of any current of cold or damp air.

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THE NEW BRITISH COINAGE AND JUBILEE MEDAL.


An important addition will be made to the coins now in circulation by
the issue of the double florin, the design of which is shown in one of
our engravings. The reverse is composed of crowned shields, bearing the
arms of the United Kingdom arranged in the form of a cross between
scepters, a device which was first adopted for coins of Charles II. It
was designed by Thomas Simon, the greatest of all English engravers, and
it remains to be seen whether this handsome coin will be generally
popular. The reverse of the florin will for the future bear the same
design.

During the past year her majesty was pleased to signify her pleasure