The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

MARINE Novelty in Steam Whistles. ha <hr ee SS a NAPHTHA LAUNCH RACER. Two recent improvements in steam whistles are shown by the cuts above. 'The bell or dome of each is securely fastened at its lower end to a spider, the stem of which is threaded to admit being screwed into the base and secured by a jam nut. Through this construction the edge of the bell is always in line with the slot in the base, insuring a perfect, loud and clear tone. The prongs do not interfere with the sound. Figure 2 shows a combination alarm whistle, and could be used on lake steamers for a signal of distress. It is provided with a piston that can be moved up or down within the bell or tube, changing the length as well as the sound. When this piston is not operated the whistle gives the ordinary sound. 'The great advantage in both is that the tubes do not crack. They are patented, and manufactured by the Lunkenheimer Brass Manufacturing Com- pany, Cincinnati. Masts of the Great Eastern. Eprror Marine Review:--As a very young engineer it was my privilege to visit the Great Eastern many times during the successful voyages she made to Flushing bay, then at the western end of Long island sound, and now immedi- ately opposite the Twenty-third ward of the city of New York. There was a yarn that her six masts were called after the six days of the week beginning with Sunday. But the real names of them were fore trysail mast, foremast, mainmast, after mainmast, mizzen mast and jigger mast. ; MarrHEew MERCEDES. Chicago, Oct. 3, 1892. [Matthew Mercedes, the signature appearing here is assumed. Writer is one of the leading nayal engineers of this country. ] The REVIEW. dt District Superintendent Chapman. In the appointment of Capt. Chapman, of the Oswego life saving station, to the position of superintendent of the ninth life saving district, General Superintendent Kimball made an im- portant move in the direction of encouragement to the service generally on the lakes. Capt. Chapman began as a surfman, and has been in the service fifteen years. In other matters per- taining to, the lakes the executive officers of this service have not been acting very satisfactorily. It has been understood among lake vessel owners that for more than two years past funds have been available for life saving stations at Niagara and Ashtabula. The station at Ashtabula, where the commerce is third in importance on Lake Erie, has been neglected on the claim that a proper site can not be secured. At Niagara it is now said that work will begin next year, but promises of this kind regarding both stations have been very numerous since they were made. Fastest Boat of Her Size in the World. Below will be found an illustration of the Racer, kept in readiness at the storage basin and works of the Gas Engine and Power Company, Morris Heights, New York, for a trial of speed with any boat of her size afloat. She is 30 feet long, narrow and light and has a six horse power motor. There is no doubt that naphtha launches are the most convenient pleasure boats built. No engineer is required and the cost of fuel is very small. Illus- trations of different styles will be mailed on application to the company. Boil New Taffrail Log. Herewith is shown illustrations of the Negus improved log. The main shaft bearings are in two sets and composed of hard SS --s CN =< LA steel balls running in cones and cups of the same material. This causes the friction to remain the same in the log whether it is old or new. It does not stop for a time and spin off rapidly.