The new catalogue of files and rasps, manufactured by Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., should be on the desk of every teacher of metal working in the manual training schools of this country. It is very completely illustrated and a valuable source of information to any user of files. We also note the statement contained in the catalogue that this company make their own steel, and are thereby enabled to secure an absolute uniformity of quality.

Kendrick & Davis, Lebanon, N. H., in response to a demand from jewellers and others who have occasion to do electro-plating of small articles, have got out their No. 9 Generator with windings especially adapted for this work.

Amateur boat builders who contemplate building a boat during the coming winter, should secure the catalogue of the Brooks Boat M'fg. Co., 4208 Ship St., Bay City, Mich. It contains a wide variety of designs for which the company furnishes patterns and directions for building. Those who have no experience in boat building will find their help to be invaluable, and even experienced builders use them, as they effect a large saving of time in getting out stock.

The drafting-room tables and equipment manufactured by the Economy Drawing Table Co., 1309 Utah St., Toledo, Ohio, are of the most durable and finished character. The designs are up-to-date in every particular, and purchasers of these goods have only words of commendation for them.

In equipping rooms for metal working, the vises made by The Charles Parker Co., Meriden, Conn., should not be overlooked. For quality of material, workmanship and design, these vises are unequalled. Few large manufacturing planes of the country but have these vises, and the lead of the experienced buyer and user can profitably be followed by others.

The rapid sketching device made by the Universal Drafting Machine Co., Cleveland, Ohio, is a practical aid to laying out work or designs which should receive the attention of every designer or engineer. It is of sufficiently light construction so that, while strong enough for the work, it will not tire the user. The ease with which any angle may be obtained makes it a valuable time saver.