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AWARDS AND NOTICES.

[Class XXVIII.

therefore, what great advantage would arise in uniting ,together two substances, the qualities which should insome degree complete each other. Amongst the differentarticles of Messrs. Grossmann and Wagner’s manufacturewhich have attracted the notice of the Jury, they haveremarked some shoes in which these manufacturers haverealized this union. These shoes, the soles of which areof leather, possess greater durability than those which are \entirely made of India-rubber, and have not the defect ofslipping upon the pavement. The Jury have rewardedthe manufacture of Messrs. Grossmann and Wagner, andespecially the perfection to which they have broughtIndia-rubber shoes, with a Prize Medal.

5. Thomas Forster, Streatham , Surrey (178, p. 787).Mr. Forster exhibits some waterproof garments of goodmake. These garments, in which the especial objecthas been to render them more accessible to the lessopulent classes, are produced by means of the com-bination of ordinary caoutchouc with certain resinoussubstances, -which are moreover added in suitable quan-tities so as not to interfere with the suppleness or theflexibility of the fabric. Mr. Forster produces articles inthe coloured paste of India-rubber, which he was the firstto bring into use. The good quality of these fabricsmade by Mr. Forster has been proved by long use. TheJury award him a Prize Medal.

tb Christopher Nickels and Co., 13 Goldsmith Street,Cheapside, London (78, p. 783). The manufacture ofelastic tissues constitutes one of the most importantuses of India-rubber. Messrs. C. Nickels and Co. devotethemselves with much success to this special manu-facture. They exhibit a collection of articles of thisdescription proceeding from their factories, which showof how great a variety this species of weaving is sus-ceptible. The elastic tissue serves no longer solelyfor the manufacture of garters, braces, and belts; it isapplied to the manufacture of gloves, sandals, elasticcords, and other articles of the same kind, of whichMessrs. C. Nickels and Co.’s exhibition contains a com-plete collection. The Jury award them a Prize Medal.

7. M. Leunenschloss, Rouen (313, p. 1192). Themanufacture of elastic tissues, which had its birth inFrance , has received in that country a great degree ofdevelopment. It comprises the numerous fabrics of thisdescription of productions, a few of which are representedat the Great Exhibition . The Jury have especiallynoticed the productions of this nature which are exhibitedby M. Leunenschloss, and which are worthy of thereputation which this manufacturer has deservedly ob-tained. He is moreover the author of several ingeniousinventions, which have rendered this manufacture moreeasy and regular. The productions which he exhibits inbraces and laces for tailors’ and ladies’ use, are remark-able for their good quality and their elegance. The Juryaward a Prize Medal to M. Leunenschloss.

8. Messrs. Holtring and Hoffken, Barmen (1 Zollv.GG2, p. 10SG). The collection of braces exhibitedby this firm presents a series of articles, in which thethreads of elastic tissue are employed for one of their mostuseful applications. The workmanship and appearance ofthese articles also entitle them to commendation.

§ 4. Honourable Mention.

1. Messrs. Bunn and Co. (77, p. 783). A veryextensive and interesting collection of specimens of thevarious descriptions of India-rubber, more especiallyfrom Para. Also specimens of gutta perclia, and examplesof the processes to which these substances are submittedin their preparation for application in the arts.

2. W. II. Burke (Class IV., 115, p. 204*). Speci-mens of India-rubber web manufactures of variouskinds. These consist of tissues of alpaca, mohair, andGenappe braids, covered with caoutchouc on one side,and having a peculiarly light and elegant character. Theexhibition comprises also specimens of “ mineralizedIndia-rubber,” having the same properties as vulcanizedIndia-rubber, and prepared with the object of avoidingthe smell of the sulphur used in its preparation.

3. Messrs. Church and Chittenden, United States (3S2, p. 1401). A collection of shoes made of India-

rubber, in a style which enabled the makers to sell themat a low cost. This is one of the establishments inAmerica registered under Mr. Goodyear’s patent.

4. J. C. Cording, United Kingdom (82, p. 783).A variety of articles of dress made of various fabrics,and rendered waterproof by caoutchouc. The articlesincluded coats which might be wont with either side out-wards, also ladies' capes and hoods.

5. R. E. Hodges, United Kingdom (72, p. 782''.Various applications of the elastic property of vul-canized India-rubber, as in mechanical purchases, guns,bows, &c.

The Reporter would also call attention to the caout-chouc manufactures exhibited by Mr. J. Horsey, ofLondon , 188, p. 787, which contained several very elegantspecimens of goods manufactured from vulcanized India-rubber, as also fabrics coated with caoutchouc of variouscolours, in which the colours were mixed with thecaoutchouc and not subsequently applied, so as to pre-vent their being removed by wear or the application ofmoisture.

The ladies’ and children’s boots and shoes exhibited byMrs. Tallermak (70, p. 782) afford an instance of a newand useful application of caoutchouc.

§ 5, Remaining Exhibitors.

Under this head the Reporter has endeavoured to give alist of the names of exhibitors of various articles made ofcaoutchouc, or into which it enters, whether exhibited inClass XXVIII., or belonging to some other.

J. Sanders, 11 Fore Street, Cripplegate (73, p. 782).India-rubber waterproof umbrella tent.

J. L. Hancock, Goswell Mews, Goswell Road (83,p. 783). Portable India-rubber shower-bath, hose-reel,and inflated air-tight bed chair.

S. Matthews, 58 Charing Cross (81, p. 783). Large-sized India-rubber portable boat, and India-rubber cloakboat, designed by Lieut . Halkett, R.N. India-rubberportable bath.

C. Jouijert, 8 Maddox Street, Ilanover Square (ClassXX., 40, p. 579). Self-adjusting white watered corset.Elastic corset belt for invalids. India-rubber tissue, ofFrench manufacture.

J. S. Hall, 30S Regent Street (Class XXVIII., 1S4,p. 787). Improved elastic over-shoes, with leather solesand plush heels, to prevent slipping.

S. Turner, Orchard Place, East India Docks (223,p. 142\ Coal and its products. Products from caout-chouc and wood.

J. Outridge (29, p. 9S0). Caoutchouc from RiverDemerara, near the Falls. Milk from the cow-tree, fromRiver Demerara.

W. IIuet, Rouen (Seine-Inferieure ), and 12 and 14 Ruedu Cimetiere, St. Nicholas, Paris (270, p. 11S9). India-rubber articles, braces, and twists.

J. D. Lf.blond, Carver, 5 Rue St. Louis (an Marais ),Paris (1301, p. 1239). Patent India-rubber male andfemale figures for artists.

C. L. Ducourtioux, Caoutchouc Stocking Manufac-turer, 4 Rue Fontaine au Roi, Paris (1199, p. 1235).Machine-made caoutchouc stockings and belts.

Briquet and Perrier, Tissue Manufacturers, 22 RueJean Robert, Paris (1116, p. 1232). Elastic caoutchouctissues for braces, garters, &c., and specimens of thatmanufacture.

— Rabourdin, Manufacturer, 88 Rue des Marais St.Martin, Paris (1416,p. 1244). Braces; garters; silk andIndia-rubber fabric.

— Lerkhe, St. Petersburg (Russia , 311, p. 137G). Clogsin India-rubber, for ladies and gentlemen. Waterproofmorocco pillow.

H. II. Day, New York (308, p. 1453). India-rubbermanufactures.

J. J. Rompler, Erfurt (781, p. 1094). India-rubberelastic braces and watch-guards. Silk and lialf-silk shoestuffs, mixed with India-rubber; shoes made of the samematerial.

Rooyackers and Son, Rotterdam , Makers (52, p. 1145).Boots; varnished boots, the leg without seam. A Chineseboot. Boots of vulcanized caoutchouc.