The estimated cost of the ingredients for 28 pills is 1¼d. The Reducing Lotion for external use only with the XL reducing Pills is sold at 4s. 6d. a bottle, containing 2¼ fluid ounces. Directions for Use.—To a little of the lotion add three or four times the amount of water (to a spoonful, three or four spoonfuls of water). The lotion is in a highly concentrated form, and equals a bottle four times the size. The lotion should be applied night and morning, gently, without rubbing, by means of the hand, or a piece of rag, to the part desired. Any part that is abnormally enlarged can be so treated, except the face, to which it should not be applied. The XL lotion will not irritate the most delicate skin, but it should not be used when there is any scratch or abrasion. Analysis showed the presence of chloride, bromide, and iodide of potassium, glycerine, and a small quantity of a resinous substance in combination with alkali. The amount of the last constituent was very small, the resinous substance only amounting to 0·08 per cent.; it was somewhat bitter, with little colour, and showed no characteristic reactions or properties by which it could be identified. The proportions of the other ingredients were found to be: Potassium iodide 9·7 grains. ” bromide 13·5 ” ” chloride 6·9 ” Glycerine 105 minims. Water To 1 fluid ounce. The estimated cost of the ingredients (2¼ fluid ounces) is about ¾d. TRILENE TABLETS. These tablets are advertised from an address in London, in boxes price 2s. 6d., containing 66 tablets. Enclosed with the package was a little book containing testimonials, directions, etc., and also a small circular giving instructions as to diet, with the addition: We desire to say that such precautions are not indispensable by any means, but we formulate the above for the guidance of those in whom any peculiarity of Constitution may render such care salutary, and to promote rapidity of cure. The directions were: Three of the tablets three times a day 10 minutes before meals, either dissolved on the tongue or taken as pills. (_No change of diet being essential._) It was also added: The present supply lasts one week, in which time the weight begins to lessen, but a marked change in appearance naturally occupies _several weeks_ to effect.