A Manual of Pyrotechny; or, A Familiar System of Recreative Fire-works

by G. W. Mortimer

16. Tourbillons.

For four ounce cases.—Mealed-powder one pound two ounces, charcoal two ounces and a-quarter.

For eight ounce cases.—Mealed-powder two pounds, charcoal four ounces three-quarters.

17. Showers of Fire.

Chinese.—Mealed-powder one pound, sulphur two ounces, iron-sand first order five ounces.

Ancient.—Mealed-powder one pound, charcoal two ounces.

Brilliant.—Mealed-powder one pound, iron-sand first order four ounces.

18. Golden Rain.

1. Mealed-powder four ounces, salt-petre one pound, sulphur four ounces, brass-dust one ounce, saw-dust two ounces and a-quarter, glass-dust six drams.

2. Mealed-powder twelve ounces, salt-petre two ounces, charcoal four ounces.