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is the common resin sometimes called rosin, which is applied to a variety of uses. There are several kinds of turpentine, viz., Venice turpentine, procured from the Abies larix; Strasburg, from Abies pectinata; Bordeaux turpentine, from the Pinus pinaster; and Chio turps, from the Pistacia terebinthis.

Gum thus or frankincense, an odoriferous product of the Boswellia serrata. It is of slight use except for its odour, which the Roman Catholics turn to account in their churches. Employed also by the ancient priests of Egypt, its odour destroying the foul emanations from the sacrificcs. It is imported from India and sometimes the Levant.

Asafetida (Narthex asafatida). This flows from incisions made in the root of the tree. In colour it is milky white, but after it has been dried it takes on a pinkish tint and is curiously mottled. It has a most unpleasant odour. Afghanistan and Persia is the home of the tree. It is used medicinally as an anti-spasmodic in cases of asthma.

probe timber for wood-boring larvæ, in which to lay its eggs. Can any of our correspondents say to what extent these saw flies are injurious to fir timber? Will they attack healthy standing trees, or only the sickly ones, fallen timber, and fir-fencing? Some years ago I had an old fir post brought me completely honey-combed by larvæ of S. gigas; and towards the outside of post were specimens of the saw fly ready to emerge. To all appearance the saw fly had laid its eggs in the post. I am quite aware that it is the opinion of some, that the fly does not attack the healthy trees, but only the dead ones. If those of our correspondents who live close to fir plantations would make a few observations, and make them known through the medium of SCIENCEGOSSIP, we should get a good bit of valuable information.

J. BOGGUST.

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NOTE ON SIREX JUVENCUS.

SHOULD like to record the capture in Alton, Hants, of two fine specimens of the saw fly, (Sirex juvencus), male and female. The female was taken September 1888 in Mr. Monk's chemist's shop, and the male on the ground in the High Street last summer. Both specimens were kindly given to me by the captors, and were alive at the time. This species of saw fly does not appear to be very abundant, and certainly is not so numerous as Sirex gigas. This is the first, and only two specimens of S. juvencus I have had the pleasure of seeing, although I have been on the look-out for them some time.

At the same time, my opinion is that S. juvencus is British, and probably in some localities is more plentiful than in others. Sirex gigas, the largest of these saw flies, is frequently taken in this neighbourhood, and many specimens (all females) I have had brought and sent to me by friends, for the hornet. I found one pinned on my front door; and on another occasion one was sent me securely fastened up with string in a paper box labled "Mind the sting." "Well," thought I, "what now?-hornet ? "

I carefully opened the box, peeped in, and-oh, my!-not a hornet, but a fine female S. gigas, with her long needle-like ovipositor, which had been taken for the sting of a hornet. The male of this species I have never seen alive. At the same time S. juvencus was taken in the chemist's shop, Rhyssa persuasoria, one of the Ichneumonidæ, was captured in the grocer's shop of Mr. Butler, in this town; and this came into my possession.

It is very fine specimen measuring from head to extreme point of ovipositor 2 inches. The ovipositor alone is 13 inches long, a fine instrument to

LEFT BEHIND.

By the REV. HILDERIC FRIEND, F.L.S., Author of "Flowers and Flower Lore."

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HE joints and sweets had been removed, and a fine piece of cheese-whether Gruyère, Gonçales, or other, I am not connoisseur enough to determine-but at any rate, a handsome, speckled green and white piece of cheese was brought on, whereupon our garrulous friend at the head of the table broke forth. "I saw such a thing the other day as I never saw before in my life. What funny stuff cheese is under the microscope !"

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Sir A. Armstrong,K.C.B..M.D.
Sir Andrew Clark, Bart.,M.D.
Sir Oscar Clayton, C.B., M.D.
Sir Dyce Duckworth, M.B.
Sir Joseph Fayrer, K.C. S.I.,
M.D., F.R.S.

SirAlfred Garrod,M.D.,F.R.S.
Sir P. G. Hewett, Bart.,F.R.S.
Sir Joseph Lister, Bart.,
LL.D., F.R.S.

Sir Morell Mackenzie, M.D.
Sir James Paget, Bart., M.D.,
LL.D., F.R.S.

Dr. B. W. Richardson, M.D.,
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Sir W. Scovell Savory, Eart.,
F.R.S.

Sir E. H. Sieveking, M.D.
Sir Henry Thompson, M.D.
Sir T. Spencer Wells, Bart.,
M.D.

His Eminence Cardinal Manning, Archbishop of Westminster.

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is a disease from which many people suffer during the most pleasant season of the year, and one which renders their lives miserable.

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The Carbolic Smoke Ball will positively cure, and is the only remedy ever discovered which has permanently cured. HAY FEVER, a disease that has hitherto baffled the skill of the most eminent physicians, who have sought in vain to cure or prevent its annual return.

TESTIMONIALS.

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Hay Fever. All sufferers from this most distressing complaint should write to the manager of the Carbolic Smoke Ball Company and get particulars of what has proved to be a real remedy, often when everything else has failed-viz., the Carbolic Smoke Ball.The Fishing Gazette.

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"The time of year so much dreaded by sufferers from Hay Fever is at hand, and a remedy has made its appearance that will certainly afford relief in the majority of cases. This is the Carbolic Smoke Ball. It is sanitary, innocent, and efficacious, and may be used with advantage for children as well as adults."-The Lady.

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New American Remedy.

As all the Diseases mentioned in this Circular proceed from one cause, they can be Cured by

one remedy, viz., the CARBOLIC SMOKE BALL.

TESTIMONIALS.

Miss ADA S. BALLIN, Lecturer to the National Health Society, writes:-"The Carbolic Smoke Ball gives rapid relief in asthma, and that other despair of the doctors, Hay Fever, for which no cure has hitherto been discovered."

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Miss L. LEE, of Alston, writes: "The Smoke Ball received from you a few weeks ago has greatly relieved the Hay Fever, from which I have suffered for many years."

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The DEAN OF TUAM writes: "I have derived decided benefit from the Carbolic Smoke Ball, and have recommended it to many friends."

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Gen. GEORGE V. WATSON, Junior United Service Club, writes: "The Carbolic Smoke Ball has been of great benefit to me. cannot speak too highly of its merits."

Col. W. C. WESTERN, 33, Palace Gardens Terrace, W., writes: -"After using the Carbolic Smoke Ball three times a-day for about two weeks, my daughter was cured of Hay Fever. She thinks it an excellent remedy for Hay Fever and colds."

Col. C. E. MACDONALD, 65, Warwick Road, Earl's Court, S.W., writes:- My daughter received much benefit from the Carbolic Smoke Ball, when suffering from a severe attack of Hay Fever and asthma, other remedies having failed."

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M. J. BELL, Esq., Junior United Service Club, writes:-"I have suffered from Hay Fever for the last ten years until last year, when I used the Carbolic Smoke Ball with very beneficial results."

Asthma -CHARLES MOORE, Esq., of Westgate-on-Sea, writes: "It has afforded immense relief to my wife, who has suffered severely from Bronchial Asthma. When I bought the Ball she was unusually bad. It acted like magic."

Bronchitis.-Gen. E. T. FASKEN writes: "It has proved most beneficial to two members of my family."

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HAY FEVER
Cured in every case.

COLD

IN THE HEAD
Cured in 12 hours.

COLD

ON THE CHEST

Cured in 12 hours.

CATARRH

Cured in 3 months.

ASTHMA

Relieved in 10 minutes.

BRONCHITIS

Cured in every case.

HOARSENESS

Cured in 12 hours.

LOSS OF VOICE
Fully restored.

THROAT
DEAFNESS

Cured in 1 to 4 months.

SORE THROAT

Cured in 12 hours.

INFLUENZA
Cured in 24 hours.

CROUP

Relieved in 5 minutes.

WHOOPING
COUGH

Relieved Ist application.

NEURALGIA

Cured in 10 minutes.

HEADACHE

Cured in 10 minutes.

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