To dull a varnished surface proceed as follows. With a sash tool apply raw linseed oil over all the varnished surface. Then take up a quantity of medinm grade pumice powder on a fairly stiff bristle shoe-brush of good quality, and apply liberally and with plenty of friction, more oil being added if necessary. Should it be found that the varnish is too hard for the pumice to cut, a small quantity of emery powder may be added. As the surface becomes dulled, cease to use the oil, and use the pumice drier. Finally, finish off with a drier brush and plenty of clean rag, in order to leave the surface free from grease. Excess of oil, or a greasy appearance, may be killed by wiping over with benzoline. Best "antique" goods are often dulled with pumice or emery as advised above, and afterwards finished by a sharp rub of beeswax ami turpentine, which imparts a pleasing gloss instead of a shine.