ELECTRIC BELLS.

Otago Witness, Issue 1248, 30 October 1875, Page 21

ELECTRIC BELLS.

POBERT COWAN AND CO., H ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, BELLHAWGERS, COPPER, BRASS, and ZINC WORKERS,

Beg to inform the public of Dunedin and surrounding districts that, having purchased those large and commodious premises corner of Castle and Stuart streets, opposite Gaol, they intend to carry on the above businese in all its various branches, and having had long practical experience, they trust, by strict attention and charging only the lowest remunerative prices, to merit a fair share of public patronage. They are also prepared to supply and fit up ELECTRIC BELLS on the most approved principles. Mr R» Cowan having devoted much of his time and attention for some years to the system of Eleotric Bells, and having contracted for and. fitted up many large buildings in Scotland, he has-been able to make considerable improvements in the various apparatus and material employed. These Bells are specially adapted for use in public buildings,, manufactories, hotels, warehouses, mansion houses, lodge gates, stables, &o. • . . ' The advantages gained from these Belli are as follows : — First, no cranks being used, and no pulling required, there is no danger of their getting out of order, as with prdi« nary bells ; second, they can be attached to doors, safes, &c, giving ah alarm in case of burglary, and pan also be applied to give alarm in case of fire. Third, they are perfectly noiseless in their action, and distance is no object.' Fourth. They can' be introduced into finished apartments, without interfering inthe least with the . papering or painting, m the insulated wire can be made to matoh any colour. Fifth. The eventual cost of supplying a house with these Bells Is considerably leu than the ordinary system, owing to the great saving in repairs, as when once properly fixed in position, they do not require to ba disturbed again— no ripping up of walls and floors being required. This system oan also be used for communicating between one part of a Bhip and another. > R. Cowan and Co. are also prepared to supply and fit up communication between Police, Fire, and Railway Stations, the various departments of Manufacturing and Mer. cantile establishments, Mansions, and -out* buildings, &cv, &c. The attention o^ heads of Government De» partmentv Bankers, Merchants, Architects, Builders, Manufacturers, and Hotel-keepers, is specially invited. The public are . respectfully invited to inspect the above in operation on the pra* mises. Medical Electric Coil Machines, used'for Rheumatism, always on hand ; also, repairs effected on same. - Baths, Pumps, Water Closers, Hot Water Circulation, Hjfdraulio Water Rama, and every description of Ship and House work, executed. Contracts taken, and estimates given in all branches. Until premises are completed, any orders left with Mr Stewart, at Supreme Court Hotel, adjacent, will meet with prompt attention, by .whom also any information re* quired will be given. 230