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dwellings as worthy of most careful consideration from architects, 

 builders and capitalists. If properly constructed it will result in a 

 great saving of w^ater, relieve dwellings of the severe strain caused by 

 large tanks, and tend to preserve the integrity of the plastering on 

 their walls. We recommend that a iirst premium be awarded to the 

 inventor. 



Ale Pumps. 



Xo. 470. Four-Full Ale Fnmj?. — B}'rnes & Bryan, New York 

 city. 



No. 493. Six-Full Ale Fumj^.—^S. M. Whitfield & Son, New York 

 city. 



The above ale pumps were examined Avith care, and although there 

 were many points of marked excellence in each, yet w-e were unable 

 to discover any special reason for awarding a premium, as there 

 existed such a strong resemblance between these and all others of 

 their class. The pump of Messrs. Byrnes & Bryan, in our opinion, 

 excelled in superiority of workmanship. The silver mountings were 

 all hand plated and fitted wdth great care to the "wood work, in such 

 a manner that no dirt could pass under, or cloths catch in the clean- 

 ing of the surface. The stroke of their pumps was a inch greater 

 than that of their competitors, so that one-sixth more ale could be 

 lifted at each pull of the handle. The leverage being changed, of 

 course the lift involves. a little greater exertion of power, A flush 

 sill is convenient for entering and -withdrawing the mug or measure 

 from the lancet. It was noticeable that all their silver work had a 

 smooth finish, and consequently could be more perfectly cleaned. 

 The attachment of the pump levers was very mechanically arranged 

 for obtaining strength and safety from accident. 



Turbine Wheels. 

 No. 586. No opportunity was offered for viewing the Turbine 

 Wheel "Monitor" (exhibited by P. Fields & Sons, Jersey City, 

 N. J.), in practical operation, but on close inspection we were much 

 pleased with the mechanism of the gates. They very effectually 

 distribute the water uniformly upon the buckets, are guarded against 

 any stoppage of all the gates, from the entrance of foreign substances 

 through one, are hung in such a manner that the effort required for 

 closing is substantially the same at all positions, besides the full 

 benefit of the head is secured, irrespective of the width of the open- 

 ings. In addition to those advantages, the method of distribution 



