GAN′TEINE

A composition used to clean kid and other leather gloves. Prep. 1. (M. Buhan.) Curd soap (in small shavings), 1 part; water, 3 parts; mix with heat, and stir in of e ence of citron, 1 part. 2. ( Saponine, —Duvignau.) Soap (in powder), 250 parts; water, 155 parts; di olve with heat, cool, and add, of eau de javelle , 165 parts, solution of ammonia, 10 parts, and rub the whole to a smooth paste. Patent. A small portion of either of the above is rubbed over the glove with a piece of flannel (always in one direction), until it is sufficiently clean. See Gloves .