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The Trials of Gil Engines at Cambridc/e. 
sarily its consumption. Provided that is reasonably good, con- 
venience of transit, lightness, steadiness of running, quantity of 
water required, and reliability without undue attention, are of 
relatively greater importance. In the “ Hornsby ” engine all 
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these qualities are found to a high degree of perfection, and a 
very economical rate of consumption as well. 
As far as the engine goes, Messrs. Crossleg’s 1 2 brake horse- 
power portable is satisfactory in design. Its general arrange- 
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—Hornsby's Portable Oil Engine (First Prize). 
