comprising a rotatable drum, an axial entrance into said drum, curved vanes in said drum, and a laterally and vertically adjustable chute leading into said entrance, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (5.) In an apparatus for removing tailings and the like, consisting of a rotatable drum and an axial entrance for the tailings, means for removing material poured in at said entrance of said drum during rotation to the circumference of said drum with gradually accelerated speed, so as to eject said material to a desired height and distance, substantially as described.
(6.) The improved apparatus for removing tailings and the like, consisting of a drum, a partial cover thereto attached to a base, curved vanes in said drum, hardened plates secured on said vanes, an axial entrance to said drum, a laterally and vertically adjustable drop chute opening into said entrance, and means for rotating said drum, substantially as described. (7.) The general construction, arrangement, and combination of parts composing our improved apparatus for removing tailings and the like, all substantially as and for the purposes described with reference to the drawings.
(Specification, 4s.; drawings, ls.)

No. 13845.-25th July, 1901.-JOHN DUNN, of Otamita, New Zealand, Farmer. An improved root cutter and slicer.*
[NOTE.-The title in this case has been altered. See List Provisional Specifications, Gazette No. 74, of the 8th August, 1901.]
Claims.--(1.) In combination with a cart or the like, a dished disc at the rear of the cart and provided with slits, the lips of which are turned up to form cutting-edges, and means for rotating the disc by the movement of the cart, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In combination with a cart or the like, a dished disc at the rear of the cart, slits and lips forming cutting-edges on the disc, a guard surrounding the disc, and means for rotating the disc by the movement of the cart, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In combination with a cart or the like, a dished disc at the rear of the cart, slits and lips forming cutting-edges on the disc, a guard surrounding the disc, a stop in the guard, a vertical spindle carrying the disc and a bevel wheel, a horizontal shaft carrying a bevel wheel and sprocket pinion, a sprocket chain, and sprocket wheel fixed to the hub, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (4.) The combination and arrangement of parts comprising my improved root cutter and slicer, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and illustrated.
(Specification, 2s.; drawings, ls.)

No. 13851.-23rd July, 1901.-THOMAS WILLIAM NORTH, of Christchurch, New Zealand, Fruit-grower. An improved device for securing hats upon the head.*
[NOTE.-The title in this case has been altered. See List Provisional Specifications, Gazette No. 74, of the 8th August, 1901.]
Claim.--In devices for securing hats upon the head, a band whose ends overlap, and which is adapted to engage with the lining of a hat by means of sharp projections upon its outer surface, means for increasing or contracting its diameter as required, and looped wires that depend from adjustable clips movable upon the band, having bulb-like ends that lock in each other, thereby holding the hat and device secure, substantially as described, illustrated, and set forth.
(Specification, ls. 3d.; drawings, Is.)

No. 13915.-19th August, 1901.-JAMES HARRINGTON, of 112, Cashel Street, Linwood, near Christchurch, New Zealand, Plumber. Improved apparatus for charging tenders of locomotive engines with water.*
Claims.--(1.) In apparatus for the purpose described, a spout capable of running upon rollers to bring it to a convenient position for discharging water to the tender of a locomotive engine, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In apparatus for the purpose described, in combination, a spout capable of running upon rollers, and carrier pivoted upon trunnions, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In apparatus for the purpose described, in combination, a spout for conveying water, flanges upon the spout, rollers upon which the flanges rest, a carrier having rollers to receive the said flanges and having trunnions whereby the spout may be tipped, a neck for conducting the water from the discharge-valve to the spout, and a nozzle and catch on the end of the spout, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (4.) The apparatus for the purposes described, comprising, in combination, a water-tank raised upon a frame, a discharge-valve in the bottom of the tank operated by a lever and rods, a spout for conveying water from the tank to the tender of a locomotive engine, flanges upon the sides of the spout, rollers upon which the flanges rest, a carrier having rollers to receive the said flanges and having trunnions whereby the spout may be tipped, a neck for conducting the water from the discharge-valve to the spout, and a nozzle and catch on the end of the spout, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (5.) The combination and arrangement of parts comprising my improved apparatus for charging tenders of locomotive engines with water, substantially as and for the purposes set forth, and illustrated upon the drawings.
(Specification, 3s. 3d.; drawings, 2s.)

No. 13937.-27th August, 1901.-JOHN TRAPSKI, of Wyndham, New Zealand, Blacksmith, and SAMUEL CLARKE, of Wyndham aforesaid, Farmer. Improved means for securing pins, shanks, spindles, and the like.*
Claims.--(1.) In means for the purposes described, a keeper comprising a ring having a flattened part, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In means for the purposes described, in combination, a pin or the like having a slot in its end terminating in a hole, and a keeper comprising a ring having a flattened part capable of passing within the slot, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In means for the purposes described, in combination, a pin or the like having a slot in its end extending on both sides of a hole in the pin, and a keeper comprising a ring having a flattened part capable of passing within the slot, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (4.) The combination and arrangement of parts comprising the improved means for securing pins, shanks, spindles, and the like, substantially as and for the purposes set forth, and illustrated on the drawing.
(Specification, 2s.; drawings, ls.)

No. 13959.-31st August, 1901.-CHARLES HORACE GILBY, of 150, Worcester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, Accountant; and JAMES ALFRED HARROW, of Gloucester Street, Christchurch aforesaid, Brassworker. Improvements in or relating to siphons.*
Claims.--(1.) In siphons, a sleeve upon and adapted to be moved up and down the longer leg thereof, said sleeve having a spout and providing an annular space around the siphon-leg, so that when said spout is lowered to a point below the level of the contents of the tin, the liquid therein shall flow down the siphon-leg and up the annular space until it overflows through said spout, as described and set forth. (2.) In siphons, in combination, a sleeve upon and adapted to be moved up and down the longer leg thereof, said sleeve providing an annular space around the siphon-leg, a spout upon said sleeve, a stuffing-box, and a spring of special shape upon the shorter leg of siphon for the purpose of holding the appliance rigid, the whole designed and operating so that the flow shall depend upon the relative position of the spout to the level of the contents of tin, substantially as described and illustrated, and for the purposes set forth.
(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawings, ls.)

No. 13963.-30th August, 1901.-NATHAN ALFRED NATHAN, of Auckland, New Zealand, Merchant, and FRANCIS DAVID BUCKLEY, of Grey Lynn, Auckland aforesaid, Storeman. An improved machine for the packing of tea, desiccated cocoa-nut, cornflour, and suchlike commodities.*
Claims.--(1.) A machine for the purposes described, comprising in combination a table provided with a well, a funnel fitting the well, and a plunger operated by a lever, substantially as set forth. (2.) A machine for the purposes described, comprising in combination a table supported upon a pillar and provided with a well, a plunger operated by a lever, a foot upon the plunger working in a slide upon the pillar, sloping faces upon the funnel, and jaws upon the plunger for gripping the funnel, substantially as set forth. (3.) A machine for the purposes described, comprising a table supported upon a pillar and provided with a well, a foot upon the plunger working in a slide upon the pillar, sloping faces upon the funnel, jaws upon the plunger for gripping the funnel, and a clamp operated by a foot-lever for pushing the package out of the well, substantially as set forth. (4.) The combination and arrangement of parts comprising the improved packing-machine substantially as and for the purposes set forth and illustrated.
(Specification, 2s.; drawings, ls.)

No. 14495.-1st February, 1902.--JAMES MACALISTER, of Invercargill, New Zealand, Engineer. Improvements in seed-sowers.*