House & Garden 
This ware was made from molds which were taken from vases of the finer metals, and give us, consequently, a 
good idea of the decoration of the gold and silver vases used by the Roman patricians, especially in the time of Augustus. 
JOHN LUCAS & COMPANY 
This well-known paint and varnish concern have recently issued a number of the most attractive circulars under the 
general title of “ Lucas’ Helps to Solid Prosperity,” in which are given many valuable suggestions upon the proper use of 
Fresco color, oil stains and floor paints. These circulars not only give a general description of the process of manufac¬ 
turing these products but contain as well samples of the various colors, shades and tints thereby giving much valuable 
information and useful suggestions to prospective customers. The constant and increasing demand for the Lucas goods 
have necessitated them increasing their Power Plant and Manufacturing and Warehousing Departments. This increase 
is particularly marked in their West Indies and South American Business. 
COLUMNS AND COLUMNS 
The old say that “ Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery ” is just as true of wood columns as of anything else. 
That the Roll’s Patent Lock Joint Columns, manufactured by the Hartmann Bros. Manufacturing Company, Mount 
Vernon, New York are now imitated by more than a score of concerns is pretty sure evidence that the original must 
possess exceptional merit. It does not follow, however, that the original and the imitations are alike : The Hartmann 
Company’s orders have increased ioo per cent, during the past year, and in value over 200 per cent., and the mill is 
kept running to its fullest capacity, even in the dull season. The capacity of the factory has constantly been increased 
to meet the growing demand for these columns. The construction of one of these columns, from the rough staves 
which form the column, through the shaping machine, through the assembling, glueing and turning departments, and 
through the finishing department, until it comes out graceful in appearance and constructed so firmly that it never comes 
apart, is an interesting process. Much special machinery and appliances are required, and these are the result of many 
years of experience in this particular line. Columns 30 feet long and 36 inches in diameter are now made and turned 
by the Company, and it is possible to vary the shape to give them any taper or swell desired. 
Among the orders which the Company have recently filled are columns for a new building for Dartmouth College, 
Hanover, N. H.; the Home for Intemperate Men at Mt. Vernon. N. Y.; Chas. Whitney’s new residence, at 
Centerport, L. I.; a Colonial residence in Lenox, Mass., built bv James Clifford’s Sons; another built by the Gale 
Lumber Co. at Pittsfield, Mass.; residences for P. D. Gwaltney and R. F. Berryman, Smithfield, Va. Some of the 
more recent orders : For W. F. Cotter and W. T. Hadlow, Jacksonville, Fla.; Hamilton Terrace Land Co., Shrevesport, 
La.; Forest Glen Seminary, F'orest Glen, Md.; Mount Washington Hotel, White Mountains, N. H.; a residence in 
Brewster, N. Y., for H. H. Vreeland, President of the Metropolitan Street Railway of N. Y.; the Carnegie residence 
in New York, and for many Long Branch, Elberon and Rockaway residences. Residences of Mr. Fletcher, Mr. 
Hartshorn, Claus Spreckles, Mr. Bixby. 
A new catalogue has been prepared by the Company and is ready for distribution, showing in detail how the 
columns are made. 
THE “BARDSLEY” CHECKING SPRING HINGES 
FOR SWING DOORS. 
These hinges are especially adapted to banks, churches, public buildings, butler’s pantry and other doors in 
dwellings, and all doors where automatic closing, combined with gentle, silent action is desirable. Many thousands are 
now in use. 
These are thoroughly practical double acting spring hinges, combined with a perfect device for checking the sudden 
action of the spring. 
The mechanism, very strong and simple, and designed with a view to great durability, is contained in a closed iron 
casing which is let into the floor or sill, under the door ; a brass plate covers this, and is all that is seen. The casing is 
nearly filled with a specially prepared non-freezing oil, which serves as a checking medium as well as lubricant. 
The working parts are of hardened steel, and being constantly submerged in the oil, the wear is very slight. The 
parts are entirely of metal ; no leather packings are used. 
These hinges possess the following advantages over the ordinary spring hinges : 
They do not swing the door violently, but close it gently and without noise, and stop it at once at the center. 
There are no unsightly projections on the door or frame. 
The springs are not twisted, but compressed, and do not break or set. 
The door cannot sag, being hung on pivots. 
The greatest pressure of the spring is at the closing point. 
C. SCHRACK & COMPANY 
This firm was established in 1816 to manufacture varnishes, etc. The merit of their product was instantly 
recognized and they at once assumed the foremost place in the confidence of architects and builders, and, during the 
eighty-six years of their business it has been their constant aim to retain this confidence, with the result that the foremost 
architects of the country are specifying their goods. Their claim that their varnishes and oil finish must have decided 
merit to retain their lead in the face of all competitors during all these years is not without weight. 
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