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plied, the last glass drawn will be as good as the first, even if it is several days old. The principle of air pressure pumps is that the air pressure lies directly on top of the beer, and prevents the carbonic acid gas from leaving it. Whenever a glass is drawn the air fills the space left, and prevents the gas from taking its place, making the last glass contain the same amount of carbonic acid gas as the first, and drawn under the same pressure. Too great an amount of air pressure should be avoided be- cause the air would be driven too forcibly through the tap, and fill the glass with more froth and less beer than a thirsty drinker would care to pay for. The air in the cylinder should be drawn from a pure source by means of a tube, if necessary, leading to the open air. The air in a cellar or even a close apartment is rarely pure, and would have a decidedly unwholesome effect on the beer. Bottled beer should be kept in a cool place or in a refrigera- tor, not in contact with the ice. The bottles ought to stand upright, so that any sediment will settle to the bottom. It is, therefore, not advisable to pour the last dregs of the bottle into the glass. Syrups are peculiarly attractive to ants, flies and other in- sects; they should, therefore, be kept in closely-corked vessels; and, when in bottles for use, be kept in a cool place, properly corked, a rubber cork being the most convenient, and the bot- tles standing upright in water. In this manner the bottles will be out of reach of insects of every kind. Holland gin has been known to the drinking world for hun- dreds of years. It is composed of barley and flavored with juniper berries. When made right it is said to be good for bladder and kidney trouble. Mulled wine is heated, sweetened and spiced to suit taste. Nectar, of the gods, a seductive sweet drink. COLONEL NEGUS.— One-half of a lemon rind, one-half pound of sugar, macerate well with a little water; add one pint port wine, let stand for one hour, add a little grated nutmeg; serve with the addition of one quart of hot water.