Catalogs issued by Bain Electric Mfg. Company, Thomson-Houston & Western Electric

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The Western Electric Company, Chicago and New York, has issued a very neat edition of its general catalogue of July, 1891, in pocket size, each page being reproduced in facsimile. As in the number of pages, contents, arrangement and index it is an exact copy of the regular edition, it is equally good for reference, while its small size makes it handy to carry about. The thousands who have occasion to make daily use of the Western Electric Company's catalogue will appreciate the thoughtfulnesa of the management in providing them with this convenience.

The lighting supply department of the Thomson-Houston Electric Company, Boston, has just issued a very complete catalogue of electrical supplies, including in eeparate departments those which it manufactures, and a general line of miscellaneous supplies and tools used in electric work, in which it deals. The volume, which contains nearly 200 pages, is very handsomely illustrated and printed, and is bound with stiff covers, which adds to its convenience and durability. It is intended to take the place of previous catalogues which have been issued by this department.

The catalogue recently issued by the Bain Electric Manufacturing Company, Chicago, illustrates and describes the small electric light plants, which it is now offering. Mr. Bain has designed these equipments to meet the demand for outfits of from five to 50 lights, and has been successful in bringing the cost down to a very low point without sacrificing anything in the durability and efficiency of the apparatus. Everything is furnished complete, including dynamo, regulator, lamps and all the fittings and attachments, the entire system being ready for operation as soon as put in place. The Bain iron-clad generator is used, with standard lamps, either arc or incandescent. These plants, while intended for small installations,and to be operated by unskilled attendants, are as complete and perfect in every detail as a lighting outfit can well be made. Mr. Bain states that a 20 light plant may be operated at full duty, an average of four hours a day, at a cost of not more than $4 a month, with a good gasoline engine, which is probably less than the same light could be furnished for in any other way.

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