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varying from ^ an inch to 8 inches, which is governed by fixing 
the crank pin at different distances from the centre of the crank 
disc, so that the stroke of the box varies according to the 
desired cut. The pin having its place in a groove in the disc, 
the required lengths can be easily obtained by loosening the nut 
that holds the pin. To adjust the knife, screws are placed in the 
fly-wheel arm, where the knife is fastened. For cutting straw 
for litter this machine was very effective, notwithstanding the 
simplicity of its construction and its cheapness. There is no 
question that economy of straw will have to be studied by 
farmers, as well as by all stockowners, more than it has hitherto 
been ; and I consider that as a machine calculated to cut straw 
for litter this exhibit was excellent, the extreme simplicity and 
easy working of it, together with its price, rendering it worthy 
of special notice. Price bl. lis. This machine will be 
allowed to be exhibited again as a " new implement." 
Messrs. Samuelson and Co., No. 2835, Roller Mill. — This is a 
four roller mill, which can be used either with fluted rolls, for 
the reduction of wheat, or smooth rolls, for reducing middlings. 
The points of excellence claimed for this mill, which is most 
adapted to a miller, are that it is of sufficient weight to ensure 
its running steadily, that the frame work is rigidly put together, 
and the rolls encased, that they can be easily taken out for 
regrooving or regrinding, without taking the whole mill in 
pieces ; the bearings being exceptionally long, and that the steel 
spindles, of larger diameter than usual, give increased durability. 
The adjustment of the moveable rollers is such that the rolls can 
be brought to their working position, or drawn apart, without 
affecting the pressure upon the relief spring. Price 130/. 
Messrs. Fowler and Co., No. 3095, Five-Furrow Balance 
Plough. — Messrs. Fowler and Co. have introduced into their 
Five-Furrow Patent Balance Plough what they term an anti- 
balance gear, by the action of which all tendency of the gplough 
to jump out of its work is overcome, and a level sole is produced, 
which is of great importance. 
The arrangement may be described as follows. When the 
plough is on the balance, the axle with the travelling-wheels is 
situated on the centre line of the plough. 
Instead, however, of ihe axle being fixed in this position, 
and the plough balancing upon it, the axle is fitted with two 
pinions, which travel in a rack path extending some distance 
to either side of the centre line of the plough, the path inclining 
from the centre line at the same angle as the opposite portion 
of the plough. On the centre of the axle is a chain wheel, 
round which the hauling ropes pass, any strain on which tends 
to make the axles revolve, and thus travel in one or other 
