ADVERTISEMENT, 
A NEW DROPPER 
FOR CORRIMONY FENCING, 
AWARDED DIPLOMA OF HONOUR, INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY EXHIBITION, 1884. 
The cheapest as well as most efficient Dropper extant. 
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the Highlands and elsewhere a very important and novel })) 
Featwres— and the many advantages it possesses over other systems for 
Lightness, Strength, traversing undulating sround, are well known ; but since the 
Handiness, and days of the primitive wooden dropper, the invariable method 
Durability. adopted has been to fix strips of iron to the wires, by means 
N.B., is a distinct departure from, and a vast improvement on, 
any other system in use that we know of.’—Journal of 
Forestry, December, 1883. 
The Lockfast patent consists of only two parts, while all 
others have at least three. All other droppers are secured by 
means of pins or wedges, which are liable to become loose, but s 
the patent of the Lockfast is in the application of the eccentric Fic. 1—_shows 
(one of the most powerful forces in applied mechanics), and Dropper Unfixed, 
while its grip is unrelenting when locked, it can be unlocked 
with its key, and relocked, with the greatest of ease. 
Mr Oaitvy of Corrimony writes :—‘‘I can express a very 
favourable opinion of your Patent Lockfast Dropper. I con- 
sider it to be the best suited for the Corrimony fence of any 
dropper Ihave seen. Its principleis equally simple and efficient.” 
Dr MAcKENZIE of Hileanach says :—‘‘ To those who need 
fences, I can recommend Smith’s admirable Lockfast Dropper.” 
Prior VAUGHAN, The Abbey, Fort-Augustus, says :—‘‘In ]} 
rigidness, neatness, and strength, it surpasses any I have yet 
met with.” 
Mr James A. SmitH, Commissioner for Mr Balfour, M.P., 
writes :—‘* Your * Lockfast Dropper’ gives great satisfaction 
here—it is very suitable, being handy, easy to work, and having 
creat gripping power.” 
The Manager on an extensive island estate in the West 
writes :—‘‘I have pleasure in giving my testimony in favour of 
your ‘Lockfast Dropper,’ and tha after a trial of all the patent 
droppers in the market.” 
Mr D. JoHNSTON, Wire-fencer, Foyers, writes, May 30, 1883: 
—“ We place from 400 to 500 Droppers in a day of 10 hours 
for each man; sometimes one man will place as high as 600.” 
Mr GC. Stewart, Forester, Invermoriston, writes :—“ They 
are superior to any I have seen yet.” 
Journal of Forestry, December 1883 :—‘‘ It is evidently the 
outcome of a long experience and patient study, for simple as 
it appears, it is a very ingenious contrivance.” 
‘Martineau & Smith’s Trade Journal” says :—‘‘ The makers 
of the ‘Lockfast Dropper’ not only economise in the process of 
a manufacture, but secure for the consumer a direct saving of 
labour during the process of erection.” 
Hundreds of Testimonials have been received. 
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spoperncet, WILLIAM SMITH & SON, 
aw INVERNESS, NB, . 
ARE THE PATENTEES AND SOLE MAKERS OF 
“YE GELYDDON FENCING.” 
A Comprehensive Catalogue, with Price List of our Wire-Fencing Patents and 
Improvements, will be posted free on application. 
Special Quotations given for quantities delivered or erected in any part. Distance no object. 
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