Greasing Wagons

rew peojjle tully appreciafe the importancc of thoroughly lubricatiug' tlie axles, etc, of wagons ahd caniages. and fewer kuow what are Ihe best waterials and tho best metliodsi of applyin them. A irell-made wlièél wil! ondure oontmon wear from ten to twenty-five years, if care is taken to uso tho right kind and proper aniount of prense; but if this matter is not alkndeil to, they will be used up in fivo or six years.- Lard sliould never bo used on a wagon tor it will penétrate tho Lub, and work ïts way out aroond the touons of the spokes, aud spoil tho heel. ïallow is the best lnbrfcator for wooden axlc-treos nnd castor oil fur irón. Just grease ejaugh should Ie appHed to the spindlo of_ a wagon to give it a light ooating this is better tban more, for the surpfus put on will work out at the ends, and bo foreed by tlie ehoalder batda and uut wadiers into the Lub around tlie outside of tho boxes. To oil an axlc-trec, first wips tho spindle clean with a cloth wet with spirits of turpentine, and theu apply a lew drops of castor oil near the shoulders and end. One teaspoonful is suflicient lor the wbole.