A minute trace of alkaloid appeared to be present; the quantity was considerably less than in the Stedman’s powders described above, and so small, in fact, as hardly to give positive evidence of its alkaloidal nature. The estimated cost of the ingredients of Steedman’s powders in a 2s. 9d. packet is one-eighth of a penny. PRITCHARD’S TEETHING AND FEVER POWDERS. The proprietors of these powders give an address in a large provincial city. The price charged is 1s. 1½d. for a box containing sixteen powders. In a circular enclosed in the package it is stated: The constantly increasing sale of these justly esteemed Powders proves them to be the most effectual Medicine that can be given to young children during the troublesome and anxious period of teething. By their gentle action on the Bowels, and valuable cooling properties, they allay all irritation and Feverishness, prevent Fits, Convulsions, &c., ensure refreshing and natural sleep for the child, and therefore peaceful nights for the parents. The directions are: From one to three months, a third of a Powder; from three to six months, half a Powder; from six months and above that age, one Powder (not to be given if the child is relaxed). The average weight of the powders was 2·1 grains; twelve powders weighed singly had weights varying from 1·9 to 2·3 grains. Analysis showed the powder to consist of: Calomel 47 per cent. Antimony oxide 0·7 ” Calcium phosphate 1·4 ” Sugar of milk 50·9 ” No trace of alkaloid was present. The estimated cost of the ingredients of the powders in a 1s. 1½d. box is one-ninth of a penny. FENNING’S CHILDREN’S COOLING POWDERS. The proprietor gives an address in the south of England, and the prices charged are 1s. 1½d. and 2s. 9d. a box; the 2s. 9d. box contained 48 powders. They were described in a circular enclosed with the box as: The best medicine for infants cutting their teeth, preventing convulsions, thrush, disordered bowels, and for all the feverish diseases of infants and children. The following directions are given: For an Infant under _three_ years of age, give _one_ of Fenning’s Cooling Powders mixed with a little water, or it could be thrown dry as it is into the opened mouth of the baby, and gently holding back the head for half a minute it would be swallowed. Whenever an Infant is restless or feverishly hot from Teething, when it is griped or sick from improper food, or over-feeding; has acidity, or a disordered stomach, _one_ of these Powders should be immediately given and, if necessary, repeated every day.... When a Child is attacked with Thrush, Measles, Hooping Cough, or Fever of any sort, always keep the feverish blood cool by giving a dose of _Fenning’s Cooling Powders_ every or every other day.