A good harness composition may be made by mixing lib. of bees wax, 6oz. of soft soap. 1/4lb. of ivory black, and loz. of Prussian blue, with 2oz. of linseed oil and 1/2pt. of oil of turpentine; heat on the hob or in the oven till melted and thoroughly incorporated, taking care that the vapours do not catch fire. Or melt together 2oz. of mutton suet and 6oz. of pure beeswax, then add 6oz. of fine powdered sugar candy, 2oz. of soft soap, 2oz. of lampblack, and 1/2oz. of indigo in fine powder. When thoroughly incorporated, further add 1/4 pt. of oil of turpentine. Keep in pots or tins. Lay a thin quantity of either on the leather, and polish gently with a brush or cloth rubber.