The service in good lamps means, the any type is obtainable fr to 5,000 ¢.p service furthermore means a guarantee of In conclusion, we w wher an incandescent electric Jamp requires, care —thought, and an endless amount of money. Good and economical light ix the greatest utility we have at the present time Building—Developments in Great Britain Industries Fair Proposals and Projects HowsK building is proceeding rapidly in most countries of the world and to meet the urgency of the needs, masse production methods have been adopted. The building group of the British Industries Fair, to be held at Birmingham (from February 20 to March 3), will demonstrate in an unin: takable way the advantages of the alliance of science with specialised industry; and of the economic gain arising from the use of labour-saving machinery, The latest infor motion will be afforded in & great variety of products with regard to the construction of ferry-concrete buildings which are tire-proof and of exceptional strength, Noteworthy advances have been made terra cotta prodvetion and with the art and science of faience making. Protected by. blazes the superior faience is impervious the disintegrating effects of atmoaphiri¢ pollution. Aesthetic values are combined with utilitarian schemes, In the polychrome faience for theatres and cinemas a wide range of effects in form and colour will be shown; mottled and granite faiences, with their moulded and modelled enrichment, fet new possibilities to the designer of decorative me tenors, The artificial ada-\ mant marbles produced—by; mould are very beautiful.
Glass plays a larger part: than previously in industrial buildings and in addition to apocin! type of glaux rooting, there will be shown glassy which will resist violent shocks and wide difference of temperature, This glans made in large "izes, that eliminating multiplicity of Joints, Steel screened windows for uno in tropical and mib> tropical countries will be shown, The windows can be opened or doced without disturbing the seroon. The decorative value of lead work in architecture will be of. factively demonstrated, British gate makers are sponsible for important security installations in all parts of the world, In strong room construction a patent spiral reinforcement offers exceptional resistance penetration, Ruxtlesx levers and stainless steel for keys are used; their importance in humid climates ix apparent.
To-day safes afford " remark: able measure of protection against fire and burglary and the oxy-acetylene blow-pipe. Locks, night latches, warded and lever padlocks and master keying cylinder locks are in demand, Domestic Selenee Further advances have made during the year in tie sanitary acienee, Lavatory and bathroom equipment is artistic, better in quality and more hygienic, Nickel and chrom) fittings are introduced to ensure saving. The solid drawn copper tube being increasingly used for domestic water supply services: in many modern houses galvanived iron or lead pipes are being Water storage heaters, new typer of geysers, central heating schemes and tubular Jo heating methods will also ha interest to many in the building and allied trades Grates and cooking stoves, heated by tricity or all, find " large sale in the world's markets. Standard typor— the efficiency of which have been proved— will be augmented by many attractive new models Portable ranges, mantel registers, water heaters of various kinds, ventilation xyatems, ladders (including admirably designed exten sion ladders, trucks, tubular and other forms of scaffolding and architectural wrought-iron work ate included in a comprehensive schedule, New models of wood working machinery will be shown in operation under ordinary working conditions.
To-day more attention is being paid to the decorative treatment of buildings, Ite hygienic value cannot be overestimated, lacquers, paints, enamels, dix embers and allied products constitute w de ent which ix attractive to technician
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