  It must be distinctly understood that we do not hold ourselves accountable for the opinions of correspondents. “Dear Sir:—Give your readers in your notes on Drawing and Drawing Materials, information that if a little powdered borax (borate of soda) is put into the water with which India Ink is rubbed up, and the mixture is kept in a tight bottle when not in use, it will keep sweet for months. “The ink with which this is written was rubbed one year ago, and has sufficed for all my drawing during the past twelve months. A hard rubber ink bottle and screwed top has preserved, and it flows well, and the fragrance of the musk is as pleasant as when it was first rubbed. “I have used the drawing pen for nearly forty years, and only a year ago was, by this receipt given me by a friend, relieved from the trouble of rubbing ink for every day’s work. We have assumed the liberty of giving the name of the writer of the foregoing excellent suggestions, in order to inspire learners with additional enthusiasm by showing them what an interest is taken in their progress by one who has attained to such a high position as the Quarter Master General of the United States Army, and we trust that Major General Meigs’ solicitude for art education may be emulated by many others, capable (if willing) of doing the cause an occasional service. Omission.—In the preceding number of the Review we overlooked the name of the architect who designed and super-intended the Atlantic Hotel, of which we gave an illustrated description in the article on our “Sea Bathing Resorts.” Unrequested by that gentleman, we think it but proper to give the credit to Mr. John Stewart, Architect, of this city. Sir:—It is to be hoped that at some time or other, before the appearance of cholera shall compel attention to the matter, we may see a move made in the direction of public baths. Is it not a little singular that our people of means who acknowledge the healthful necessity of bathing, and are lavish of expenditure to secure it in its utmost salt-water purity, do not seem to be aware of the advantage that blessing would be to hundreds of thousands of their fellow-beings, too poor to provide it for themselves. In winter we have Soup Associations, and other charitable societies. In summer can we not have Public Bathing Societies, just as necessary to the health of our community? There are surely thousands who would subscribe their mite towards it; will not the millionaires lead off and set the ball in motion? Yes, we certainly think they ought, and we have not the slightest doubt but that they will, as soon as the coming man, who is to lead in this matter, shall make his appearance. Let us hope that person will soon be on hand. |
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