LIST OF APPENDICES.

A.—List of the more important Acts of Parliament affecting general Police action

B.—Authority for granting Licences and Certificates, their Cost, and Date of Expiry

C.—Instructions for the preparation of Handbills for Distribution by Metropolitan Police

D.—Form of Information for a Warrant

E.—Form of Indemnity for Reimbursement of Expenses in Extradition or Fugitive Offenders Cases

F.—Form of Recognisance for Bail by Police

G.—List of Railway Termini in London and nearest Police Station

H.—Form of Declaration of Signature on a Warrant

I.—Form of Endorsement on a Warrant

J.—Form of Search Warrant under Gaming House and Betting House Acts

K.—Form of Notice as to Habitual Drunkard

L.—Method of taking a Cast of a Footprint

APPENDIX A.

List of the more important Acts of Parliament affecting general Police action :—

Title and Year.	Statute	Where in force.
Riot Act, 1714-16	1 Geo. 1, Stat. 2, c. 5	E., W. and S.
Gaming Act, 1738	12 Geo. 2, c. 28	E. and W.
Gaming Act, 1739	13 Geo. 2, c. 19	E. and W.
Gaming Act, 1744	18 Geo. 2, c. 34	E. and W.
Gaming Act, 1802	42 Geo. 3, c. 119	U.K.
Gaming Act, 1845	8 & 9 Vict. c. 109	E., W. and I.
Gaming Houses Act, 1854	17 & 18 Vict. c. 38	E., W. and I.
Vagrancy Act, 1824	5 Geo. 4, c. 83	E. and W. and sec. 4 to U.K.
Vagrancy Act, 1898	61 & 62 Vict. c. 39	E. and W.
Vagrancy Act, 1902	2 Edw. 7, c. 11	S.
Night Poaching Act, 1828	9 Geo. 4, c. 69	E., W. and S.
Poaching Prevention Act, 1862	25 & 26 Vict. c. 114	U.K.
Special Constables Act, 1831	1 & 2 Wm. 4. c. 41	E. and W.
Special Constables Act, 1838	1 & 2 Vict. c. 80	E. and W.
Highway Act, 1835	5 & 6 Wm. 4, c. 50	E. and W.
Highway Act, 1864	27 & 28 Vict. c. 101	E. and W.
Chimney Sweepers', &c., Act, 1840	3 & 4 Vict. c. 85	U.K.
Chimney Sweepers', &c., Act, 1864	27 & 28 Vict. c. 37	U.K.
Chimney Sweepers', &c., Act, 1875	38 & 39 Vict. c. 70	E., W. and I.
Beerhouse Act, 1830	11 Geo. 4, & 1 Wm. 4, c. 64	E. and W.
Beerhouse Act, 1834	4 & 5 Wm. 4, c. 85	E. and W.
Beerhouse Act, 1840	3 & 4 Vict. c. 61	E. and W.
Licensing Act, 1842	5 & 6 Vict. c. 44	E. and W.
Licensing Act, 1872	35 & 36 Vict. c. 94	E., W. and I.
Licensing Act, 1902	2 Edw. 7, c. 28	E. and W.
Revenue Acts, 1862	25 & 26 Vic. c. 22	U.K.
Revenue Acts, 1863	26 & 27 Vict. c. 33	E., W. and I.
Licensing (Consolidation) Act, 1910	10 Edw. 7 & 1 Geo. 5, c. 24	E. and W.
Refreshment Houses Act, 1860	23 & 24 Vict. c. 27	E. and W.
Revenue (No. 2) Act, 1861	24 & 25 Vict. c. 91	U.K.
Town Police Clauses Act, 1847	10 & 11 Vict. c. 89	E., W. and I.
Indictable Offences Act, 1848	11 & 12 Vict. c. 42	E. and W.
Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1848	11 & 12 Vict. c. 43	E. and W.
Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1879	42 & 43 Vict. c. 49	E. and W.
Betting Act, 1853	16 & 17 Vict. c. 119	U.K.
Betting Act, 1874	37 & 38 Vict. c. 15	U.K.
Locomotives Act, 1861	24 & 25 Vict. c. 70	U.K.
Locomotives Act, 1865	28 & 29 Vict. c. 83	U.K.
Locomotives Act, 1898	61 & 62 Vict. c. 29	E. and W.
Locomotives on Highways Act, 1896	59 & 60 Vict. c. 36	U.K.
Larceny Act, 1861	24 & 25 Vict. c. 96	E., W. and I.
Malicious Damage Act, 1861	24 & 25 Vict. c. 97	E., W. and I.
Forgery Act, 1861	24 & 25 Vict. c. 98	E., W. and I.
Coinage Offences Act, 1861	24 & 25 Vict. c. 99	U.K.
Offences against the Person Act, 1861	24 & 25 Vict. c. 100	E., W. and I.
Old Metal Dealers Act, 1861	24 & 25 Vict. c. 110	E. and W.
Extradition Act, 1870	33 & 34 Vict. c. 52	U.K.
Gun Licence Act, 1870	33 & 34 Vict. c. 57	U.K.
Foreign Enlistment Act, 1870	33 & 34 Vict. c. 90	U.K.
Pedlars Act, 1871	34 & 35 Vict. c. 96	U.K.
Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871	34 & 35 Vict. c. 112	U.K.
Pawnbrokers Act, 1872	35 & 36 Vict. c. 93	E., W. and S.
Explosives Act, 1875	38 & 39 Vict. c. 17	U.K.
Wild Birds Protection Act, 1880	43 & 44 Vict. c. 35	U.K.
Army Act, 1881	44 & 45 Vict. c. 58	U.K.
Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881	44 & 45 Vict. c. 69	U.K.
Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1885	48 & 49 Vict. c. 69	U.K.
Lunacy Act, 1890	53 & 54 Vict. c. 5	E. and W.
Lunacy Act, 1891	54 & 55 Vict. c. 65	E. and W.
Police Act, 1890	53 & 54 Vict. c. 45	E. and W.
Diseases of Animals Act, 1894	57 & 58 Vict. c. 57	U.K.
Inebriates Act, 1898	61 & 62 Vict. c. 60	U.K.
Motor Car Act, 1903	3 Edw. 7, c. 36	U.K.
Prevention of Cruelty to Children Act, 1904	4 Edw. 7, c. 15	U.K.
Aliens Act, 1905	5 Edw. 7, c. 13	U.K.
Street Betting Act, 1906	6 Edw. 7, c. 43	U.K.
Children Act, 1908	8 Edw. 7, c. 67	U.K.
Cinematograph Act, 1909	9 Edw. 7, c. 30	U.K.
Official Secrets Act, 1911	1 & 2 Geo. 5, c. 28	U.K.
Injured Animals Act, 1911	1 & 2 Geo. 5, c. 27	E., W. and I.

List of the more important Acts of Parliament affecting Police action in operation within the Metropolitan and City Police Districts only:—

APPENDIX B.

APPENDIX C.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF HANDBILLS, ETC., FOR DISTRIBUTION BY THE METROPOLITAN POLICE.

NOTICES AS TO PROPERTY LOST.

  1. Printed handbills or other advertisements offering a reward for the discovery or return of property lost, if distributed and exhibited with the sanction of the Commissioner on the application of private persons, or of the Police of any County or Borough, must be clearly expressed in relation to the following points :–

(a) The amount of the reward.
(b) The conditions on which it is payable.
(c) The name and address of the person by whom it will be paid.
(d) That the name and address of the printer appear on the notice.

  2. The printing of Notices as to property "Lost" cannot be carried out by Police.
  3. Bills cannot be distributed by Police describing property as "Lost " which property has been previously reported to the Police as "Stolen."

  4. The following is a specimen of the form of notice usually issued with respect to a reward offered for the recovery of property lost:—

£5 REWARD.

LOST!

  On AUGUST 24th, 1912, between the Adelphi Theatre and Eaton Terrace, S.W.

A Gold Horseshoe Brooch, three rubies and three diamonds
alternately (Engraving if practicable).

  The above reward will be paid by Mr. (Name and Address to be stated here), on the restoration of the brooch.

(Printer's name and address.)

NOTICES AS TO PROPERTY STOLEN, OR CRIMINALLY TAKEN OR DISPOSED OF.

  5. All notices offering rewards with respect to property stolen, or criminally taken or disposed of, must also comply with the above conditions, and must not hold out any expectation that the reward will be paid on its restoration without the offender being brought to trial or without inquiry. As these notices require to be carefully worded in order to comply with the provisions of the Larceny Act, 1861, sec. 102, it is desirable that they should. when they refer to property stolen within the Metropolitan Police District, be submitted in draft for the consideration of the Commissioner, as, should they be improperly worded, he cannot undertake to distribute them.
  6. The following is a specimen of the form of notice usually issued with respect to a reward offered in the case of property stolen :—

METROPOLITAN POLICE.

£20 Reward.

STOLEN!

  Between 8 p.m. 12th and 7 a.m. 13th May, 1911, from 231, High Street, Clapham, S.W.,

12 Gold Keyless Half-Hunter Watches, with " John Roberts,
Manchester," inscribed on inside of outer case.

  The above reward will be paid by Mr. (Name and Address to be stated here), to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and the recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount of such property recovered.

  Information to be given at the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, London, or at any Police Station.

(Printer's name and address.)

  7. The notices as to property stolen will be printed by the Official Printer at current approved rates, or may be printed privately from an approved draft, provided all the necessary conditions are complied with.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

  8. All notices headed " Metropolitan Police " must be printed officially, and in all cases the cost defrayed by the person concerned.
  9. If it is desired that copies of the notice should be posted at all the Police Stations within the Metropolitan Police District, not less than 200 copies should be supplied.

FORMS OF REWARD BILLS.

£100 REWARD.

Burglary and Attempted Murder.

  WHEREAS, at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, the 31st of May, a person was shot at with a pistol by one of two men (tall, and wearing a short pea-jacket with a velvet collar, probably now having a bullet-hole in the left arm), who effected an entrance into —, Grosvenor Square, stealing two purses—the one containing 7s. silver and a Turkish pound; the second a Bank of England five-pound note, No. 80,790, and stamped Hadfield's Steel Foundry, Limited, Hecla Works, Sheffield, memoranda with reference to an installation of tramway points by the London County Council, a season ticket on the Great Central Railway from Sheffield to London, in the name of Edward ——, and a gold cross of the shape shown in the engraving, with alternate diamonds and sapphires;
  AND WHEREAS, on Monday, the 1st of June, at 2 a.m., a constable was shot with a revolver and wounded by         (whose description is given below), whom he found secreted on enclosed premises, at    

£100 REWARD

Will be paid by Mr.               of                London, S.W., to any person who shall give such information as may lead to the discovery and conviction of the said delinquent.

  DESCRIPTION.—Age 30, height about 5 ft. 11 in., complexion pale, thin features, full sandy whiskers, slight moustache, no beard (it will probably have grown since); dress, dark trousers, a short pea-jacket with a velvet collar, dark tweed cloth hat.
  Note.—John Brown has a twitch in the left eye when speaking, and a dark mole on the neck below the right ear. He is tattooed on the right elbow with a heart and the word "Dinah." He has an American accent, knows most of the towns in the United States, where he was at one time employed as a billiard-marker, and if excited makes frequent use of the expression "you bet."

Information to be given to Police Office (Date)

or at any Police Station. Signature and Designation.

(Name and Address of Printer.)

NOTE.

  It is to be specially noted that all printed Bills or Circulars forwarded to the Police for posting or distribution, whether offering rewards or otherwise, should have the Printer's name and. address thereon, as required by the Act 32 & 33 Vict. c. 24. (See Second Schedule re-enacting section 2 of 2 & 3 Vict. c. 12.) See REWARD BILLS.
  The photograph of a person wanted should bring out to the utmost possible extent the unalterable characteristics of his appearance, should show full face and profile, and in the most natural attitude obtainable. (See DESCRIPTION.)
  His natural handwriting may also be usefully lithographed, and the more so because a bill or advertisement showing handwriting is usually noticed and carefully read.
  A reward can always be offered by a private person, but the police may require a bank to guarantee payment before circulating the offer.

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POLICE NOTICE.
£10 REWARD.

  Description, likeness, and handwriting of Charles John Henry alias Smith, Baxter, Evans, Parker, Brooks, Perkins, &c., whose apprehension is sought on a warrant for fraud, and obtaining goods by false pretences.—Age 33, height 5 ft. 8 in., complexion sallow, hair black, moustache, whiskers, beard, if any, black tinged grey, oval face, large nose, eyes dark, blinks when speaking, two upper front teeth deficient, and usually wears dark clothes and tall hat (maker, Heath, London). Was convicted at the Central Criminal Court on 3rd April, 1900, for forgery, and sentenced to eighteen months' hard labour as Charles Henry Smith ; and again at the Central Criminal Court on 21st September, 1904, for fraud, and sentenced to two years' hard labour as Charles Baxter, alias Charles Smith. Takes shops, answers advertisements of provincial traders, and, under the pretence that he is a general dealer, and an agent for French houses, obtains goods of all kinds fraudulently from different parts of the country.
  N.B.—On the left-hand side of the nostril is a deep scar, and there is very little hair on the right eyelid. The right arm is tattooed with an anchor, and there is an oval shaped birth mark on the inside of the left thigh. There is no nail on the second toe of the right foot, and on the inside of the left ankle is the scar of an old abscess. The person wanted has a slight stammer. He speaks French, and resided once at Montpelier. He is a golf player, and won in 1907 a cup. He was also for a short time a football professional, and played as such at Blackpool.

Photograph here

Specimen of Handwriting if necessary

  The above REWARD will be paid by Henry Matthews, of No.                    , to any person giving such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the above.
  Information to

(Name and Address of Printer.)

£500 REWARD.

STOLEN.

March 1, 1912.

JEWELLERY AS FOLLOWS

[Give full and accurate description and engravings.]

The above reward will be paid by Mr. John Snooks, 600, Victoria Street, Westminster, to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S.W., or to any Police Station.

[Insert name and address of the Printer.]

APPENDIX D.

FORM OF INFORMATION FOR A WARRANT.

EMBEZZLEMENT.

Metropolitan Police District or (County of as the case may be) to wit

The information of taken on oath this       day of in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and

in the County of         before me the undersigned, one of
the Magistrates of         , sitting at         aforesaid, against         charged with embezzlement (or as the case may be)
  * This deponent, John Jones, on his oath saith as follows :—I am a draper, and carry on business at         . Between 14th July and 18th November last I had in my service one Henry Brown, of         . He was paid by weekly wages, and one of his duties was to collect debts due to me, and each day to pay over the sum collected to me at the above address. On 1st September last, Henry Williams, of          was indebted to me in the sum of £4 16s. for goods supplied. The receipt for this amount, produced by Mr. Williams, is in the handwriting of the aforesaid Henry Brown, but the money was never accounted for by him. He is not now in my employment.
  Henry Williams on oath saith : I reside at         . On 1st September last I was indebted to the deponent John Jones in the sum of £4 16s., and on that date paid the amount to his collector, Henry Brown, whose receipt I produce.

INFORMATION—FRAUD.

  William Brown on oath saith : I reside at          and am a licensed victualler. On the 27th October last a customer, named Henry Williams, whom I have not since seen, and whose address is unknown to me, came to my house and asked for change, for the cheque produced, marked A., and attached hereto. It is for the sum of £8 10s., and is drawn on the Holborn Branch of the London and County Bank, in the name of James Fletcher, and made payable to the order of Henry Williams, who endorsed it in my presence. Believing the cheque to be genuine, and that James Fletcher, the drawer, had a bonâ fide account at the bank, I paid Williams the amount of it. I have since passed the cheque through my bankers, who have returned it, marked "no effects."
  James Wilson on oath saith : I am a Police Sergeant of the E division. I have inquired at the Holborn branch of the London and County Bank, and find that James Fletcher had an account there at one time, when the cheque book, including the cheque produced, was issued to him. There is still a balance of a few shillings remaining to his credit at the bank, but he ceased to be a customer there about three months ago. I have inquired at his last-known address, but he has left there, and I can find no trace of him.

* Alter according to circumstances.

APPENDIX E.

FORM OF INDEMNITY FOR RE-IMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN AN EXTRADITION OR FUGITIVE OFFENDER'S CASE.

  WHEREAS, on an information laid by me, the undersigned, a Warrant has been granted by          a Magistrate of the         of        for the arrest of         on a charge of

  AND WHEREAS information has been obtained that the said         is now in or on the way to        

  AND WHEREAS, at my request, the Secretary of State for the Home Department, on behalf of His Majesty's Government has agreed, on terms and conditions hereinafter stated, to take the necessary steps, with a view to obtain the "Extradition or Surrender under the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881," of the said         

  NOW, I, the undersigned, do hereby agree and undertake, for myself, my executors, administrators, and assigns, to pay on demand to the said Secretary of State, or to the Secretary of State for the Home Department for the time being, or to any person duly authorised to act on behalf of the said Secretary of State, all expenses incurred by His Majesty's Government, or any person acting on behalf of His Majesty's Government, in taking steps to obtain the surrender of the said          and in obtaining and carrying out such surrender, and in conveying the said          to England and otherwise in pursuance of the said Warrant.

  AND I further agree and undertake to indemnify the Secretary of State for the Home Department for the time being against any expenses to which he or any person acting on his behalf may be put, and against any compensation or damages paid by or on behalf of the said Secretary of State in his discretion, or in consequence of any legal proceedings in the event of the unlawful arrest of any person erroneously supposed to be the said if in the opinion of the said Secretary of State such unlawful arrest is caused by imperfect or inaccurate information or description given by me.

Witness my hand this         day of          19

Name Address Signed by the said In the presence of Address

APPENDIX F.

FORM OF RECOGNISANCE TAKEN AT A POLICE STATION CONDITIONED FOR THE APPEARANCE OF A PRISONER BEFORE A COURT OF SUMMARY JURISDICTON.

___________________________________Division.
___________________________________Station.

TAKE NOTICE, that you, ______________________________________________ are bound in the sum of ___________________________________ Pounds to appear at the _________________ Police Court situate at ______________________ at _____ o'clock _____ M., on the _____ day of _______________________________ 19_____, to answer the charge of __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ and unless you then appear there, further proceedings will be taken. Dated this ______________ day of ___________________ One Thousand Nine Hundred and ______________ __________________________ Officer on Duty.

APPENDIX G.

LONDON RAILWAY TERMINI and PRINCIPAL STATIONS, and the POLICE STATION nearest to each, to the Inspector on Duty at which the telegram asking that a train, which has already started from the Provinces, be met, should be sent by constabulary forces :—

Name of Railway	London Termini	Nearest Police Station		Remarks
				ROUTE TO AND FROM:-
Brighton and South Coast.	London Bridge (Gen. Man.) Victoria	323, Borough High Street, Southwark (M).* Gerald Road,Chelsea (B).		France, via Newhaven and Dieppe, and via Littlehampton and Honfleur.
South Eastern and Chatham.	London Bridge (Gen. Man.) Cannon Street Holborn Viaduct	323, Borough High Street, Southwark (M).* Seething Lane (City) Snow Hill (City)		France and Belgium, via Dover and Calais, or Ostend
	Charing Cross Victoria	Bow Street (E), or New Scotland Yard. Gerald Road,Chelsea (B).		Route to Dover for Calais and Ostend, and to Boulogne and Paris, via Folkestone (tidal services).
North Western.	Euston. (Gen. Man.) Willesden Junction.	Albany Street, Regent's Park (S). Harlesden (X).		Scotland and Ireland via Holyhead, and America via Liverpool.
Great Eastern.	Liverpool Street. Bishopsgate.	Bishopsgate (City) Commercial Street Shoreditch (H).		Rotterdam and Antwerp via Harwich.
South Western.	Waterloo Gen. Man. Vauxhall. Clapham Junction	Kennington Road (L). Clapham (W). Lavender Hill (V).		Havre, Channel Islands and America via Southampton.
Great Northern.	King's Cross Gen. Man.	Somers Town (Y).		Scotland and Ireland and America via Glasgow.
Midland.	St. Pancras Gen. Man.	Somers Town (Y).		Ireland and America via Liverpool.
Great Western.	Paddington Gen. Man. Westbourne Park	Paddington (F). Harrow Road (X).		Ireland via Holyhead, Bristol, or Milford, and France, via Weymouth.
Great Central. (Gen. Man., Manchester).	Marylebone.	John Street (D).		Liverpool and America, via Liverpool, and the Continent via Grimsby and Hull.
Tilbury and Southend.	Fenchurch Street.	Minories (City).		The Continent, Colonies and most Countries.

* The letter denotes the Police Division.

  N.B.—The Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, Thames Embankment, is close to the Westminster Bridge District Railway Station, and near Charing Cross. Communications with respect to "CRIMINAL" business should be addressed to "The Assistant Commissioner, Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard," and upon all other matters to "The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis."
  The City Police Office is in Old Jewry, E.C.—close to Cannon Street railway station.
  Full details concerning the distribution of every force in Great Britain and Ireland are given in the annual Police Almanack (Sowler & Co., Manchester).

APPENDIX H.

FORM OF DECLARATION TO ACCOMPANY EVERY WARRANT OR SUMMONS SENT BY POST BY A PROVINCIAL POLICE FORCE FOR EXECUTION BY ANOTHER POLICE FORCE, WHICH LATTER FORCE CAN THEN GET IT ENDORSED BY A MAGISTRATE FOR EXECUTION OR SERVICE WITHIN THE FRESH JURISDICTION.

I,         of         , hereby solemnly declare that the signature          to the document now produced and shown to me, and marked A, is in the handwriting of                , of

Declared before me the         day of         19   . __________________________ Justice of the Peace

APPENDIX I.

FORM OF ENDORSEMENT ON A WARRANT OR SUMMONS FOR EXECUTION OR SERVICE BEYOND THE JURISDICTION OF ISSUE.

Proof on solemn declaration [or oath] having this day been made before me the undersigned that the name of to the within warrant [or summons] subscribed, is of the handwriting of the Justice of the Peace within mentioned, I authorise          , who brings to me this warrant [or summons], and all other persons by whom it may be lawfully executed [or served], and all constables of the County of to execute [or serve] the same within the said County

Dated the         day of         19   . __________________________ Justice of the Peace for the County of

APPENDIX J.

SEARCH WARRANT UNDER GAMING HOUSE ACT, 1845
(8 & 9 Vict. c. 109, s. 6).

Whereas it has been reported in writing to me the undersigned          , by          , a Superintendent belonging to          Police Force, that there are good grounds for believing, and that he does believe, that the house or place known as          , in the Parish of          in the occupation of          , is kept or used as a common Gaming House.   I, by this my order in writing, in the exercise of the power vested in me by Sec. 6 of the Statute, 8 & 9 Vict. c. 109, authorise and direct you the said          with Inspectors [names], Sergeants [names], and Constables [names], to enter the said premises, and if necessary, to use force for the purpose of effecting such entry, whether by breaking open doors or otherwise, and to take into custody all persons who shall be found therein, and to seize all tables and instruments of gaming, and all moneys, and securities for money, found therein, and for so doing this shall be your warrant and authority.    Given under my hand at                 in                , this day of                 One thousand nine hundred and (Signed.)

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SEARCH WARRANT UNDER BETTING HOUSE ACT, 1853
(16 & 17 Vict. c. 119, s. 12).

  The form is identical with above, but in lieu of Common Gaming House say Betting House, or Office, and after the words "vested in me" insert "Sec. 12 of the Statute, 16 & 17 Vict. a. 119," and after the word "seize" insert "all lists, cards, or other documents relating to racing or betting found therein."

APPENDIX K.

APPENDIX L.

METHOD OF TAKING A CAST OF A FOOTPRINT, ETC.

  1. The materials which it is necessary to keep in stock for the above purpose are :—
    (a) Plaster of Paris.
    (b) Soft soap.
  Plaster of Paris deteriorates if exposed to the atmosphere, and should therefore be kept in an airtight tin. (See Par. 7.)
  The soft soap is prepared for subsequent use as follows :—Dissolve the contents of one 1 lb. tin of soft soap in two and one-half pints of boiling water; the soap is thoroughly dissolved, bottle and closely cork the solution for future use. Castor oil may be used as a substitute for the soap solution, but is less suitable.
  2. Around the footprint to be reproduced construct a barrier at least one inch in height. This may be done either with clay, or with slips of wood or cardboard secured by small wooden pegs driven into the ground. If wood or cardboard is used, any interstices at corners must be closed with putty or clay to prevent the escape of the fluid plaster. The inside surface of the material used must be saturated with the soap solution, or well oiled, immediately before the plaster of Paris is poured into the mould which has thus been constructed.
  3. Having estimated the quantity of plaster required to fill the mould, take water in the proportion of one and a-quarter pints to each pint of plaster of Paris. Pour the dry plaster gently into the vessel containing the water, allowing it to run loosely, so that the powder may be thoroughly soaked.
  Allow the mixture to stand for about two minutes, then stir with the hand till it is thoroughly mixed. The mass should then be of the consistency of cream, and will be thickening every Moment. Pour it steadily into the mould at first, in order to ensure the filling of all interstices. If poured too quickly, air bubbles will form, and the "cast" will be useless.
  4. Allow the cast to stand for half an hour, then carefully remove it from the mould. If wood or cardboard has been used around the sides and there is an inclination of the plaster to adhere to the wood, etc. tap it gently until the parts separate. Cleanse the cast from earth or clay adhering to the plaster.
  5. To obtain from this cast a reproduction of the original footprint, make a tray of a sufficient size, and about one and one-half inches in depth. Coat the face of the cast liberally with the soap solution, or with oil. Fill the tray nearly full with liquid plaster prepared as in par. 3, and press the cast into the wet plaster, allowing it to remain for about half an hour.
  6. Gently tap round the cast until it becomes loose. On removal, if these instructions have been carefully followed, the tray should contain a reproduction of the original footprint.
  A tray such as is referred to may be readily constructed from a kerosene tin cut lengthways, and in it the reproduced footprint can be subsequently conveniently handled without danger of breakage.
  7. If the plaster of Paris procured is likely to have been injured by exposure to the atmosphere, put a little strong alum water with the water used in mixing, say a wine-glass of alum water to each one and a-half pints of water.