Ans.--Yes. The following is as near as we can estimate the weight of leather link belting per square foot:

1 inch thick, about 5 lb. per sq. ft.
7/8 " " " 4½ " " "
3/4 " " " 4 " " "
5/8 " " " 3½ " " "

Upon motion a vote of thanks was passed, and the paper read ordered to be printed.

Fig. 7 is a single link.


A NEW PROCESS OF CASTING IRON AND OTHER METALS UPON LACE, EMBROIDERIES, FERN LEAVES, AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

[Footnote: Abstract of a paper read before the Franklin Institute, April, 1887.--J.F.I.]

By A.E. OUTERBRIDGE, JR.