74 TJ^A^'SACTIO^'^s of the Ajiebican Institute. 



The article bearing the number 968, manufactured by J. C. 

 Hull's Son, is decided to be the best, for the following reason: 

 That, on analysis, it contains less excess of alkali, which is a matter 

 of the first importance in a toilet soap. This, however, cannot be 

 recommended for a premium, as the manufacturer is one of the 

 board of managers of the Institute. 



The samples bearing the number 353, manufactured by Colgate 

 &, Co., are regarded as the second in order of merit. 



Those numbered 1,097, manufactured by McKeone, Van Hagen 

 & Co., of Philadelphia, are classed as third. 



The sample No. 202, Judd's Paraffin Candles, are better than 

 any article known to the judges, aiid it is respectfully suggested 

 that they are entitled to a first premium. 



No. 1133, samples of Lubricating Oil, manufactured by R. A. 

 Cheesbrough & Co. These oils are fully equal in quality to any 

 known to the judges, being perfectly neutral and free from all 

 objectionable features. They are entitled to a first premium. 



No. 639. Case of Chemicals distilled from pine wood, is exceed- 

 ingly interesting in a scientific and practical point of view; but 

 from a w^ant of knowledge of the details of the process, your 

 judges are unable to recommend either of the premiums, but 

 would suggest the propriety of having, in future, a grade of hon- 

 orable mention. 



No. 91. Pyroxylic Spirit, by Julius Pollock, is an article of great 

 merit, superior to any pyroxylic spirit with which your judges are 

 acquainted. It is respectfully suggested that it is worthy of a first 

 premium. 



No. 139. W. R Wyckoff's " Niiiad" Water-proof Oil is a good 

 article for the purpose intended, and is worthy of a first premium. 



SECOND GROUP. 



No. 941. Apparatus for making pure Soda and Mineral Waters, 

 manufactured by John Matthews, is decidedly the first in order of 

 merit. It is wholly unobjectionable, and produces a beverage free 

 from any deleterious qualities. Your judges would respectfully 

 recommend that it be awarded a first premium. 



No. 942. Apparatus for dispensing pure Soda Water, manufac- 

 tured by John Matthews, is regarded as first in order of merit. 

 The syrup bottles and valves being of such construction as to avoid 

 any contact with metallic surfaces, are worthy of high commenda- 

 tion, and exhibit a marked superiority over imy other known fonu 



