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down the side of the cylinder, which carries the surplus water 
back into the vessel again, and prevents splashing. 
Messrs. Atkinson and PJiillipson, Newcastle-on-Tjne, exhibited 
Mortimer's Patent Brake, to which our attention was specially 
called. The principle is opposed to the old steel band clasping 
the nave of the wheel, this brake being an expanding steel 
spring covered with thick leather, and moved by an ingenious 
lever, which expands the ring to the inside of a hoop attached 
for the purpose to the nave of the wheel ; the brake fitted to a 
carriage was tried, and found very effective. The exhibitors 
also stated that it had been applied to traction engines with 
success ; the opinion of the Judges was that it was more appli- 
cable to cai'riages than agricultural waggons or carts ; they 
however recognised the merit of the invention, and are pleased 
to make a record of it in the ' Journal.' 
Messrs. J. H. Peck and Co., of Wigan, offered a new and most 
durable Nose-bag for Horses. It is very strong ; the weft is tarred 
cord, and the warp plain whipcord. It is ventilated by three 
brass eye-holes at the front, and two similar ones at the back, 
that allow of a cord being tied through them, to prevent the 
horse from throwing out his corn. The price is 4^. 6rf. each. 
Figs. 16 and 17.— ilfr. W. BuirVs Spring Egg Carrier. 
Fig. IG. — View. 
Fig. 17.— Section of Box. 
