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Northland Age, Volume 3, Issue 20, 18 December 1906, Page 4 (Supplement)

explanation, it may be accomplished without the 1 , slightest difficulty. Privately prepare a concentrated ¥ solution of the “ Sulpho-cyanide of potassium, ” and also wash a palte with a strong'solution of per-chloride of iron. The solution of the potassium (being colourless) cannot be distinguished from water; and to heighten the effect the plate ought to be a white one. Fill a wineglass with the ’solution ofjpotassium, and when the plate is quite dry throw the contents of the glass quickly on it. when the apparent water will be instantaneously changed into a deep crimson liquid resembling “ the blood of a wizard.”

MAGIC MILK. Lime water is quite transparent and clear as common spring water, but if we breathe or blow into it, the bright liquid becomes opalescent and as white as milk. The best way to try this simple experiment is to put some powdered quicklime into a wine bottle full of cold water; shake them well together now and then for a day, then allow the bottle to remain quiet till the next day, when the clear lime water may be poured off from the sediment. Now fill a wineglass or tumbler full with the lime water thus made, and blow through the liquid with a glass tube, or a clean straw, and in the course of a minute or so the magicians say, “ the water f '] will be turned to milk.” By means of this pastime “ wise ¥ men ” can ascertain which young ladies are in love and ' which young men are not. With a shrewd guess, they present as a test a glass of lime water to the one and of pure water to the other with unerring effect.