[New Textile Books.]

(See also pp. [19]-[24].)

TEXTILE CALCULATIONS, especially relating to Woollens. From the German of N. Reiser. Thirty-four Illustrations. Tables.

[In the press.

Contents.

Calculating the Raw Material—Proportion of Different Grades of Wool to Furnish Mixture at a Given Price—Quantity to Produce a Given Length—Yarn Calculations—Yarn Number—Working Calculations—Calculating the Reed Count—Cost of Weaving, etc.

WATERPROOFING FABRICS AND MATERIALS. By Dr. S. Micrzinski. Twenty-nine Illustrations.

[In the press.

Contents.

Preparing the Fabrics—Impregnating the Fabrics—Drying—Paraffin—Cupric Oxide Ammonia—Size—Tannin—Metallic Oxides, etc.