The turning lathe mentioned in our advertising columns is a tool which the readers of this magazine will undoubtedly welcome with great enthusiasm. It is in no sense a toy, but a practical lathe, upon which good work may be done. Much time has been spent in its design and manufacture, for the sole purpose of securing a lathe satisfactory to the user, and what is of quite equal importance, at moderate cost. There is hardly one of oar readers but can easily secure one of these lathes, by devoting a little time to obtaining subscriptions. A large number are being made as we know the demand will be large, and many will want them. Begin work at once and get the subscription of your friends before others have done so.

The first prize in our special premium offer, was awarded to Mr. F. L. Bain, of Cambridge, Mass., who receives the screw-cutting lathe. The winners of the others prizes will be announced in the next issue, several being so close in numbers that the result cannot be determined at the time our forms close. The ease with which some of our readers obtain valuable and useful tools, is ample evidence that others can do the same if they but decide to do it. Try it.

A number of letters have been received from readers relative to binding the numbers of volume II, with a binding uniform with that of the first volume. This matter is now receiving attention, and arrangements being perfected for binding, or supplying covers to enable the binding to be done at a local bindery. Particulars will be given in the next issue.

We are promised delivery on the reprint of volume I, and also the drafting scales at an early date, and same will be immediately sent those who have ordered them.