In the year 1847 Pettenkofer¹ investigated the preparation of the antique hæmatine, an opaque red glass, and in the preparation of this material he obtained by accident avanturine glass.

McLachlan's value as a coal miner was enhanced by the specialized skill he learned as a shaft-sinker.

He vacated his coaching position because of the corruption scandal.

Her gods and goddesses sat on a yellow pitambar which covered a raised platform.