Cruolbles.—6765 (1884).--7Pion. Communicated by J. E. Bofcfc. A crucible furnace connected with a regenerative gas furnace is employed. The crucible is carried on a truck and run into the furnace ; the crucible has a hole in the bottom, secured by a refractory 1 and asbestos-covered rod. The crucible and truck, when themetal is ready, is run out of the furnace and over the ingot mouldsthe contents are discharged through the bottominto which opening.