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Rh column, thus allowing the operator to reach every hole within the radius of the machine, without moving the piece to be drilled, or changing the sliding head. It also gives one over twice the

diametrical capacity with the same overreach of arm. By this arrangement they can produce a machine of same capacity, in every way, for one-third the money. And their saw-sharpener, so simple in its mechanism, will soon be introduced into every saw-mill in the country.

Another specialty manufactured by this house is the celebrated "H. G." saw-bench that has now become to be considered an indispensable appliance in all wood-manufacturing establishments.

This bench is marvellously ingenious; and it is so constructed that it may be adjusted to all angles, and raised and lowered, so that in grooving and mitring, the work can be accomplished in one-fifth of the time needed by former methods.

The Economist stove, however, is the product of their manufactory on which they especially pride themselves; for it meets the wants of everybody. It is a complete revolution in the whole theory and principle of stove-making. It almost perfectly utilizes all the heat

generated. It is very simple in construction, and requires an incredibly small amount of coal or wood to operate it. The demand is already greatly in excess of the capacity of the works to satisfy it; and, as the merits and low price of the stove become more widely and generally known, the manufacturing of them will become one of the most important industries in this section of country.