Commence by dissolving 1/4 lb. of common washing soda in lgal. of warm water, and cleanse the chairs with this; swill off with clean water, and wipe quite dry. Then apply with a camel-hair brush several coats of spirit varnish made as follows. Four ounces of best lemon shellac, 2oz. of benzoin, 2oz. of pale resin, and lpt. of methylated spirit; dissolve by frequent shakings and gentle heat; carefully strain through muslin. The varnish should be carefully applied, and an interval of at least half an hour allowed between each coat. Levelling the varnish on the most prominent parts (the seat and the back) is done by means of a polish rubber made fairly wet with polish glaze and spirit.