The illustration shows the No. 3, belted stationary, 20-light outfit sold by the Richardson Engineering Co., Hartford, Conn. This is but one o the many combination or isolated electric lighting plants shown in the catalogue of this company, and is a mostcomplete, use-fnl and practical outfit for residences, farms, summer cottages, whether at shore or mountain, and for small requirements where simplicity and compactness are an object. This outfit will light five 16-c. p. lamps for 9 hours, or seven lamps for 5 hours, or three lamps for 16 hours on one full charge of the storage batteries. The size of house for which this outfit is designed will average three or four lights burning at one time, therefore one charge of the battery will last from four to six days and will require about one gallon of gasoline for operating the engine to charge the battery. It will be seen from this that the cost of operation is much below that charged for current by lighting companies, and merits the serious attention of anyone who is interested in lighting by electricity. Isolated plants for residence lighting are quite common in England, where commercial lighting rates are lower than in this country, and will undoubtedly be installed more generally here, now that complete outfits with the necessary directions can be purchased of one company. Pattern makers, whether amateur or professional, will find many tools of interest in the catalogue of the Stanley Rule & Level Co., New Britain, Conn. The various tools manufactured by this firm are all of the highest material, workmanship and finish, so that a purchaser of any tool marked "Stanley " can rely on its being a good one.

The "Duplex" Pencil Pointer, sold by Kolesch & Co., 138 Fulton St. New York City, as shown in the illustration, represents a great improvement over the ordinary sandpaper pads, while its extremely low price speaks for itself. It consists of a nicely finished and nickel-plated, semi-oval tin tube, which serves as a handle. Sliding in this and held by friction is a V shaped spring mounted with a piece of emery cloth, which serves as abrading surface. A circular channel at the bend of this spring serves as a receptacle for the lead filings, whence they can be easily shaken out without soiling the hands.

To sharpen a pencil, press the point slightly into the groove formed by the spring and draw it lengthwise from end to end, holding it steady when a flat point is required, and rotating it for a round point. The spring will adjust itself automatically to the proper contact and, owing to the curved abrading surface, a perfect point is obtained. The emery cloth will last for months ; if worn it can be easily renewed by removing the spring, in which a new sheet is inserted, whereupon it is replaced in the handle. This pencil pointer, on account of its perfection, simplicity, durability and moderate price, recommends itself to every craftsman or engineer.

The attention of readers is called to the advertisement of Hammacher, Schlemmer & Co., New York City, which appears on the front cover of this issue. This old and well known firm have lately occupied new and enlarged quarters on 5th Ave., corner 13th St.' where they have every facility for displaying their exceptionally large and well selected stock of hardware and supplies. The firm has always made a specialty of orders received by mail, and intending purchasers can order with the satisfaction of knowing that all orders will receive prompt attention. A special department is devoted to manual training school needs, which will be greatly appreciated by purchasers for such schools, as it enables them to purchase all the tools and supplies of one firm. A personal visit to their new store will well repay any mechanic, either amateur or professional.

The pocket screwdriver here illustrated and mann-facted by North Bros. Mfg. Co., Philadelphia, Pa., is the best thing of the kind on the market. Four different size blades are provided, all of which are contained in the hollow handle when closed. The operation of selecting a blade and fastening in thehandle is quickly done, and when in place the blade is rigidly fastened. They are now being supplied the trade and will soon be obtainable of any representative hardware dealer.

The new motors and dynamos recently advertised in these columns by Kendrick & Davis, Lebanon, N. H., are made in the same thorough and efficient manner which characterizes all of the product of this well-known firm. Every care has been taken to produce in these new machines the best which can be made. The prices at which they are sold are also quite as attractive as are the machines themselves. Every reader interested in electricity should send for the new catalogue No. 7.

The gas engines manufactured by the Carlisle & Finch Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, are particularly well adapted for running the dynamos of small electric lighting plants, or other requirements where small power is needed. They can be purchased completely finished and ready to run, or the castings in the rough or partially finished can be obtained by anyone desiring to machine their own engine.

The special attention of our readers is called to the advertisement of the Frasse Co., 32 Cortland St., New York City. In it will be found mentioned many useful tools which can be purchased, while the stock lasts, at exceptionally low prices.

E. C. Atkins & Co., Indianapolis, Ind., manufacturers of saws, knives, etc., are issuing a very artistic calendar which will be sent to manual training teachers upon request. It is well worth writing for.