"The author has endeavoured to collect and arrange in systematic form for the first time all the data relating to both physical and chemical tests as used throughout the whole of the textile industry, so that not only the commercial and textile chemist, who has frequently to reply to questions on these matters, but also the practical manufacturer of textiles and his subordinates, whether in spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing, are catered for.... The book is profusely illustrated, and the subjects of these illustrations are clearly described."--_Textile Manufacturer._ * * * * * =DECORATIVE AND FANCY TEXTILE FABRICS.= With Designs and Illustrations. By R.T. LORD. A Valuable Book for Manufacturers and Designers of Carpets, Damask, Dress and all Textile Fabrics. 200 pp. 1898. Demy 8vo. 132 Designs and Illustrations. Price 7s. 6d.; India and Colonies, 8s.; Other Countries, 8s. 6d.; strictly net. =Contents.= Chapters I., A Few Hints on Designing Ornamental Textile Fabrics.--II., A Few Hints on Designing Ornamental Textile Fabrics (continued).--III., A Few Hints on Designing Ornamental Textile Fabrics (continued).--IV., A Few Hints on Designing Ornamental Textile Fabrics (continued).--V., Hints for Ruled-paper Draughtsmen.--VI., The Jacquard Machine.--VII., Brussels and Wilton Carpets.--VIII., Tapestry Carpets.--IX., Ingrain Carpets.--X., Axminster Carpets.--XI., Damask and Tapestry Fabrics.--XII., Scarf Silks and Ribbons.--XIII., Silk Handkerchiefs.--XIV., Dress Fabrics.--XV., Mantle Cloths.--XVI., Figured Plush.--XVII., Bed Quilts.--XVIII., Calico Printing. =Press Opinions.= "The book can be strongly recommended to students and practical men."--_Textile Colourist._ "Those engaged in the designing of dress, mantle tapestry, carpet and other ornamental textiles will find this volume a useful work of reference."--_Leeds Mercury._ "The book is to be commended as a model manual, appearing at an opportune time, since every day is making known a growing desire for development in British industrial art."--_Dundee Advertiser._ "Designers especially, who desire to make progress in their calling, will do well to take the hints thrown out in the first four chapters on 'Designing Ornamental Textile Fabrics'."--_Nottingham Daily Guardian._ * * * * * =POWER-LOOM WEAVING AND YARN NUMBERING.= According to Various Systems, with Conversion Tables. An Auxiliary and Text-book for Pupils of Weaving Schools, as well as for Self-Instruction and for General Use by those engaged in the Weaving Industry. Translated from the German of ANTHON GRUNER. =With Twenty-six Diagrams in Colours.= 150 pp. 1900. Crown 8vo. Price 7s. 6d.; India and Colonies, 8s.; Other Countries, 8s. 6d.; strictly net. =Contents.=