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Lute for Stills

A very useful lute is formed by beating the white of an egg thoroughly with an equal quantity of water, and mixing it with some slacked lime in the state of fine powder, so as to form a thin paste. the first and second), will prevent insects from attacking it, and preserve it (in covered vessels) for years. Should it get too hard it may be softened with water.