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its true course are recorded upon a ribbon of paper. We employ a magnetic needle in connection with our apparatus, and in order that the accuracy thereof may not be interfered with it is essential that the needle, or any attachment thereof should not be in continuous contact with any fixed object, except its central pivot.

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

(Specification, 8s.; drawing, 4s.)

No. 23656.—29th October, 1907.—FREDERICK NELSON JONES, of Nelson, New Zealand, Saddler. An improved poncho.*

Claim.—In ponchos, forming the portions requiring greatest weather-resisting properties with an extra ply milled into the material out of which the poncho is constructed, substantially as specified.

(Specification, 1s. 6d.)

No. 23866.—30th December, 1907.—JOHN CECIL BENN, of “Krui,” 112 Kurraba Road, Neutral Bay, near Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Factory-manager. Improvements in extension ladders.

Extract from Specification.—In order to stiffen the two or more sections of the extension ladder there are insertions or strips of comparatively thin iron let in down the sides of the side members of the sections. The supporting-dogs for retaining the movable section in its elevated position are connected to the bottom of the travelling section instead of to the fixed section, and are balanced so as to cause them to incline towards the rungs of the fixed section. The front section—i.e., the section farthest from the wall—is made the movable section instead of the back section as heretofore. The hoisting-cord for lifting the movable section is worked from the side, but it is adapted to give a central lift to the movable section. The two surfaces of the fixed and the movable sections butt as plane surfaces, so that the movable section can slide freely over the fixed section without undue friction, the two sections being maintained in juxtaposition by clips and guides. If desired, the movable section may be made to slide within the side members of the fixed section, so that the outer faces of its side members may slide over the inner faces of the side members of the fixed section, in which case the shape of the slips will have to be somewhat modified, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

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

(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 23909.—24th January, 1908.—ALFRED HEDLEY COTTON, of Rawene, Hokianga, Auckland, New Zealand, Farmer. A toy.*

Claims.—(1.) In the toy specified, the disc or wheel mounted on a spindle, having a handle fitted thereto, and a rod eccentrically connected at one end to said disc at or near to its periphery, and connected at its other end to end of another rod, having its other end connected to said handle for the purpose set forth, as described and illustrated. (2.) In the toy specified, the disc or wheel mounted on a spindle, having a handle fitted thereto and a rod eccentrically connected at one end to said disc at or near to its periphery, and connected at its other end to end of another rod, having its other end connected to said handle, and having toy vessels mounted on said two rods for the purpose set forth, as described and illustrated. (3.) In the toy specified, the disc or wheel mounted on a spindle, having a handle fitted thereto, and the leg of a man eccentrically connected to said disc at or near to its periphery, and other leg of man connected to said handle, and flag held in hand of said man for the purpose set forth, as described and illustrated. (4.) In the toy specified, the disc or wheel mounted on a spindle, having a handle fitted thereto, and the leg of one man eccentrically connected to said disc at or near to its periphery, and leg of another man connected to said handle, legs of said two men being connected for the purpose set forth, as described and illustrated. (5.) In the toy specified, the disc or wheel mounted on a spindle, having a handle fitted thereto, and front leg of one horse eccentrically connected to said disc at or near to its periphery, and hind leg of another horse connected to said handle, other legs of said two horses being connected for the purpose set forth, as described and illustrated. (6.) In the toy specified, the disc or wheel mounted on a spindle, having a handle fitted thereto, and front leg of one man eccentrically connected to said disc at or near to its periphery, hind leg of said man connected to said handle, and another man connected to said front man and said handle for the purpose set forth, as described and illustrated. (7.) In the toy specified, the disc or wheel mounted on a spindle, having a handle fitted thereto, and front leg of one man eccentrically connected to said disc at or near to its periphery, hind leg of said man connected to said handle, and another man connected to said front man and said handle, and said front man swingingly held by hand to rod and piston connected to said disc for the purpose set forth, as described and illustrated. (8.) In the toy specified, means for producing musical sounds by the rotation of the disc or wheel in the manner described. (9.) In the toy specified, fitting to the disc thereof spur-wheel with pinion to engage and rotate therewith in the rotation of said disc, rod operated by said pinion, and fan rotated by said rod for the purpose set forth, as described and illustrated. (10.) In the toy specified, means for rotating objects in the manner described.

(Specification, 6s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 23956.—31st January, 1908—ARTHUR APPLETON STEPHENSON, of Club Hotel, Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand, Gas Engineer. An improved mixture for use in connection with incandescent vapour light.*

Claims.—(1.) A mixture for the purpose indicated, consisting of the different hydrocarbon oils in substantially the proportions set forth. (2.) A mixture for the purpose indicated, consisting of the different hydrocarbon oils and unslacked lime, in substantially the proportions set forth. (3.) A mixture for the purpose indicated, consisting of benzine 3 parts, gasoline 1 part, stone naphtha 3 parts, kerosene 2 parts, unslacked lime 1 part, substantially as set forth.

(Specification, 2s.)

No. 23977.—6th February, 1907.—CHARLES RYAN, of Redan Street, Mosman, and Aurum Chambers, No. 19 Hunter Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Teacher of Shorthand and Typewriting. An improved fastener for collars and ties.*

[NOTE.—This is an application under section 106 of the Act, the date given being the official date of the application in the Commonwealth of Australia.]

Claims.—(1.) Improvements in detachable shirt-collars, consisting of the substitution for the back stud-hole of a deep incision and a covering-tab, the lower end of which carries a stud-hole for the purpose set forth, and substantially as illustrated in the drawings. (2.) In an improved detachable shirt-collar, the combination of an incision at the rear of the collar and a covering-tab provided with a stud-hole for the purpose set forth, and substantially as illustrated in the drawings. (3.) In an improved detachable shirt-collar, a rear incision and a covering-tab, in combination with a collar otherwise of ordinary construction, for the purpose set forth, and substantially as illustrated in the drawings.

(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 24041.—21st February, 1908—NICOL ALEXANDRA BOOTH, of Leith Valley, Dunedin, New Zealand, Builder. An improved automatic graduated thief-proof sash-fastener.

Claims.—(1.) In double-hung sashes such as AA1, a rack C having graduated teeth closer together as said sash opens wider, in combination with a pair of pawls DD, rendered difficult to pick by shoulders D4, and so fixed to the pulley-style B that the sashes cannot be opened wider than they are till the said pawls are withdrawn by turning the key E, but when open may be closed or shut from outside or from inside, all substantially as shown on the drawing, and as described and as explained. (2.) In combination, a graduated toothed rack C, fixed to the upper sash A, with a pawl D1 having a nick or shoulder D4 to render same more difficult to pick, so that said sashes cannot be opened wider than they are till the said pawl is withdrawn out of action by the lever key E3, but if open may be closed either from outside or from inside, all substantially as set forth, and as shown on the drawing

(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)