E. R. (Dublin). _Erastianism is so called from Erastus, a German heretic of
the sixteenth century. (See, for farther particulars, Hook's _Church
Dictionary_, s. v.)_
A PRIEST. _We do not like to insert this inquiry without being able to give
our readers a specific reference to some paper containing the
advertisement; will he enable us to do so?_
A. B. (Glasgow). _This Correspondent appears to have fallen into an error;
on reference he will find ether not washed is recommended _(Vol. vi., p.
277.)_; 2ndly, if he varnishes his pictures with amber varnish _(Vol. vii.,
p. 562.)_ previous to the application of the black varnish, which should be
_black lacquer_ and not _Brunswick black_, then he will succeed. Courtesy
demands a reply; but we must beg a more careful reading of our
recommendations, which will save him much disappointment._
PHOTO-INQUIRER. Restoring Old Collodion.--_The question was asked in a late
Number. Mr. Crookes being a practical as well as scientific photographer,
we hope to receive a solution of the Query._
INDEX TO VOLUME THE EIGHTH.--_This is in a very forward state, and will be
ready for delivery with _No. 221._ on Saturday next._
"NOTES AND QUERIES." Vols. i. _to_ vii., _price Three Guineas and a
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