substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In dough-moulding machines, in combination, means for moulding dough to a desired shape and size, consisting of a dough-trough having an adjustable bottom on which is placed a mould-trough, belts as B and M, and means for placing the dough in the trough and propelling same forwardly and delivering it at the end of the machine, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (4.) In dough-moulding machines, in combination, means for regulating the size of the loaf to be formed, consisting of an adjustable bottom of a dough-trough connected to vertical screw-rods placed in bearings formed on the standards of the frame, a bevel gear attached to vertical and horizontal rods, and a handle as R, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (5.) The general combination and arrangement of the several parts forming a complete dough-moulding machine, substantially as and for the purposes set forth, and as illustrated on the drawings.

(Specification, 5s. 6d.; drawing, ls.)

No. 21504.—23rd July, 1906.—EDWARD LE ROY, of Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand, Tent and Cover Maker. A breast attachment to horse-cover.*

Claims.—(1.) The breast attachment in one part, connected to cover as shown in Fig. 1, for the purpose set forth and as described. (2.) The breast attachment in two parts, connected to cover as shown in Fig. 2, for the purpose set forth and as described.

(Specification, 3s.; drawing, ls.)

No. 21514.—26th July, 1906.—UNITED SHOE MACHINERY COMPANY, of Paterson, State of New Jersey, United States of America, a corporation duly organized under the laws of said State of New Jersey, and having a place of business at 205 Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America (assignees of Frank Herbert Warren, of Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, United States of America, Inventor). Improvements in cementing-machines.*

Extract from Specification.—The preferred embodiment of the invention includes a member adapted to extend under the overturned channel-flap for raising the free edge of said flap away from the face of the sole, so that said flap may be thoroughly coated with cement without the face of the sole being brought into close proximity to the cement-applying means. A channel-flap turned inwardly from the edge of the sole is necessarily crimped or folded at very convex portions of the sole—as, for example, at the toe. The member above mentioned which extends under the flap and raises it also partially straightens the crimped portions of the flap, and therefore enables said portions to be more completely coated with cement than can be done if the crimped portions are not straightened. Preferably the said member will be arranged to engage the work immediately adjacent to the point where the cement-applying means is acting, and will form a guard located between said cement-applying means and the face of the sole for preventing any cement passing from one to the other. Said member may and preferably will be formed as a finger adapted to extend under the entire width of the channel-flap, and to engage with its edge under the stock at the base of the flap and thereby serve as a guide for determining the lateral position of the work with relation to the cement-applying means. The said member preferably will be mounted yieldingly, and will be arranged to hold the work normally at a suitable distance below the cement-applying means, but to yield for enabling the work to be presented closer to the cement-applying means when desired. The guiding means includes, as shown, a shank or support upon which the work-engaging member above referred to is movably mounted. Preferably the work-engaging member is pivotally connected to the shank to enable it to swing in a vertical path toward and from the cement-applying means. The work-engaging member is preferably held normally in a plane outside of the path of the cement-applying means so so that cement therefrom will not get on said member when no work is in position to be cemented. A stop is provided for limiting the movement of the engaging member, and the work toward the cement-applying means when the work is pressed against said member. A further feature of the invention consists in providing an improved construction of brush for applying cement. In view of the fact that it is desirable to apply to the margin of the sole a stripe of cement of a width just equal to the width of the channel and channel-flap, it is important to control the width of the brush and prevent the brush from spreading while in use. It is desirable, however, that the brush be provided with long flexible bristles

in order that it may properly coat with cement the uneven surface presented by the channel and overturned channel-flap. With these ends in view we have provided a brush comprising comparatively long bristles, and flanges or ribs arranged upon each side of the bristles and extending from the hub outwardly to cover a portion of the length of the bristles. The flanges limit the outward spreading of the bristles and confine the brush to a predetermined width without interfering with the flexing of the bristles in the direction of the rotation of the brush.

[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place of the claims.]

(Specification, 16s. 9d.; drawing, 2s.)

No. 21680.—23rd August, 1906.—WILLIAM FISHER DARLING, Authorised Surveyor, and SIDNEY THOMAS CHANCELLOR, Wine and Spirit Merchant, both of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Improvements in and relating to levelling-staves.

Claims.—(1.) The combination in a levelling-staff of a graduated tape, which is not endless and may be of unlimited length, and on which is a common continuous sequence of figures, passing over rollers in the extremities of the staff, and having its ends attached to reels by which it can be moved, as set forth. (2.) A levelling-staff consisting of, in combination, two hollow telescopic sections open in front, and a graduated tape of convenient length suspended therein and having on its surface a common continuous sequence of figures, and reels, that are accommodated in a compartment on one of the sections, to which the ends of the tape are attached and about which it can be wound, as described. (3.) The combination in a levelling-staff of reels in a compartment thereon, and a graduated tape of convenient length suspended therein and attached to the reels, by means of which the tape can be moved panoramically in the staff as required. (4.) In a levelling-staff containing a movable graduated tape, in combination, reels, to each of which the respective ends of the tape are attached in a compartment on the staff, a stationary spindle supporting each reel which is rotatable thereon, a sleeve on the reel coaxially arranged therewith and projecting through the side of the compartment, a handle upon the sleeve, and a nut and a bevelled washer upon the end of the stationary spindle, said washer taking into the champered end of the sleeve on the reel when the nut is screwed up, as and for the purposes set forth.

(Specification, 6s.; drawing, 2s.)

No. 21681.—21st August, 1906.—GEORGE TURNER, of St. Andrews, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand, Fruit-grower. Tomato-forcing house.*

Extract from Specification.—A house for the purpose of growing tomatoes or other plants under glass by the heat of the sun or by artificial heat, and at the same time allowing the rain-water to pass through the roof instead of throwing it off and watering the plants by artificial means. I propose to effect this by having the roof level as a whole, but having the glass set in a ridge-and-furrow form according to the drawing, being a section of part of the roof. The astragals, each having A over it, with four grooves as shown; the glass panes, each having B over it, slope from one groove to another in an astragal on either side of it; and the rain-water will drip from the astragals as shown by the dotted lines at D, D. The glass may be made to slope from any side, as shown at C.

[Note.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place of the claims.]

(Specification, ls.; drawing, ls.)

No. 21795.—17th September, 1906.—THOMAS SUTHERLAND, of Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand, Apiarist. Improvements in packing honey.

Claim.—The improved method of packing honey consisting in placing a number of cartons closely packed together in a packing-box, the shape of the cartons being preserved by retaining-blocks in the interiors thereof, withdrawing the blocks from the cartons, filling the cartons with honey, placing a lid upon the box to preserve the honey until it has solidified, removing the cartons and the honey from the packing-box, closing the upper end of the cartons and packing the cartons filled with honey in an ordinary packing-case, substantially as set forth.

(Specification, 1s. 9d.; drawing, ls.)