The Editor dsskss to p o k t out that t b pages of the Journal are open for the inclusion S w k ?totes of short notes deu&ing with analytical practice and kindred matters. we su%thd to the Publication Committee in the 2 1 s m L manner. DESICCATED COCO-NUT. IN Messre. Bolton and Revis's book 6' Fatty Foods," the following sentence relating to desiccated ooco-nut occurs : " When examining thie product the presence of sugar, starch, etc., must be sought for 8s adulterants."