Draftsmen who appreciate fine instruments will find it to their interest to secure the catalogue of Kolesch & Co., 138 Fulton St., New York. This firm make a specialty of Swiss instruments, which they offer in a wide variety and at very reasonable prices.

The amateur or professional workman who deligli in having tools of the if- All the other characters may be expressed by two 1 manufactured by the Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co., Providence, R. I., a tool which will satisfy their highest ideals of what a tool should be. Descriptive circulars may be obtained of leading hardware dealers or direct upon request.

The screw pitch guage, 4 to 60, manufactured by the Sawyer Tool Mfg. Co., Fitchburg, Mass., is a compact and convenient arrangement of this important tool, and sold at a price which puts it within the reach of all.

The "Bed Rock" planes of the Stanley Rule and Level Co., New Britain, Conn., are designed so that the cutting tool, while adjustable, is held absolutely rigid, and the throat is of less width than with an ordinary plane. These important advantages will be greatly appreciated by those who require high grade tools.

The new line of hand saws now being manufactured by the Simonds Mfg. Co., Fitchburg, Mass, have already established a reputation for quality and finish which will be greatly extended as their sale increases.

A serviceable, well made telephone at a low price has at last been offered for sale by the Atwater Kent Mfg. Wks., Philadelphia, Pa., which may be purchased with confidence by anyone desiring to erect a private line which will stand up under continued service. The rapidly increasing sale of this instrument is evidence that it is meeting the demand which has long been felt for such a telephone. The firm is sending out an artistic card bearing a handsome face of the Gibson tpye, enclosed in a dark card frame with cord for hanging on the wall, making a very attractive ornament for an office.

For artistic design and finish and the highest grade of workmanship and service, the telephone manufactured by the S. H. Couch Co., Summer St., Boston, is a leader. It must be seen to be fully appreciated. It is specially applicable for private line residence or office use, where an attractive appearance is desired. The price is very reasonable when the quality of the instrument is considered. Electrical supply dealers should find it a good seller.

The L. S. Starrett Co., Athol, Mass., are sending out a supplement to their regular catalogue, which presents several new and important tools, for mechanics. Steel measuring taps, folding steel rules with large figures for blacksmiths, folding steel pocket rules, metric screw pitch guages, a variety of new shapes of micrometers, spirit levels, hack saws and blades, a universal test indicator, are described with prices. The tools made by this company are so well known and universally used that new tools of their manufacture are sure to meet with a ready sale.

The amateur or professional who resides where it is difficult to purchase tools and supplies at prices prevailing in large cities will find it desirable to communicate with The Frasse Co., 38 Cortlandt St., New York. This company make a specialty of mail order business and carry a large variety of tools and supplies are offered at city prices.