"At a period when every species of grain has become both scarce, and dear, it is the duty of every individual to inform the public of any possible diminution in the consumption. It is with this view that we feel much satisfaction in announcing to all who keep horses for draught, that a saving of _twenty-five per cent._ in Oats, has been introduced into the stables of Thrale's Brewhouse, in the Borough, since the month of September last, which we are happy to learn has been adopted by several other principal manufacturers. Their plan is simply to _roll all their oats_ between two iron cilinders, which they have attached to their steam engine. By this process, an _increase_ is found of two bushels a _sack_. After being well rolled (which is usually done twice, or thrice, a week) the Oats are _mixed with chaff_ of the best quality, and divided in the usual manner. This mode of rolling, is deemed equal to mastication. It is found, from experience, equally beneficial to _old_ horses, whose teeth may be impaired, as well as _young_ horses, who often return home very hungry, and are apt to swallow their oats without chewing them, by which means they are frequently observed to pass through them undigested."--(_Times, July 16, 1795._) * * * * * "It is now almost the prevailing custom in every family of distinction, to have the loaf brought on the table, and each person to help himself. This example must have a considerable influence in reducing the consumption of this, as well as other, necessaries of life. "The custom of wearing Hair-Powder is growing into very general disuse: and we shall not be surprised if we soon see it almost altogether abolished, during the present scarcity of grain. "The recommendation of the Privy Council, to adopt the use of Household Bread, will be of little avail, unless their _request_ is converted into an _order_, that no bread, above that standard, shall hereafter be baked: and every idea of expediency, and common policy, demands that some measure of this tendency should immediately be enforced."--(_Times, July 17, 1795._) * * * * * "There is no economy more laudable at this moment, than that of lessening the consumption of bread, in private families. This has been practised with such success, by Mr. Parish, on Ludgate Hill, that he now consumes but four Brown loaves per week, in lieu of twelve, or thirteen, White ones, as formerly. This is a most notable example, and, we trust, will be imitated by many, though perhaps with somewhat less rigour. Mr. P.'s substitute for bread, are, principally, potatoes, and rice."--(_Times, July 18, 1795._) * * * * *