A MONPOLY.

Colonist, Volume XLIX, Issue 11865, 20 February 1907, Page 2

A MONPOLY.

A good patent, if properly registered and protected is a great monopoly. It is the absolute property of the patentee, who should run it for all it is worth. Some handsome fortunes have been, made out of patents. Probably you have an idea of making improvements in 3ome mechanical device, or you hive 3truck upon something quite new, and stand in doubt about its practicability and value. This is just the time when you should enlist the services of Baldwin and Ray ward, Patent Agents and Consulting- Engineers, Wellington. Write lor their pamphlet "Hints to Inventors," or jail upon them.— 0. Langley Bell, representative for Nelson, opposite Post Office. • ■■ . ■••■-

Societies and other bodies, Drjiid-"%-.-J.sra - had always appealed to him lnbst. AlttiffftgiL,, retiring jfrom active offioe, he wouM~--b,Q./none tho less active inj promof'ttrg-,.; the interests of the institution. Kro- • Mackay's remarks were received with loud applause. P.G.S Bro -Mackay proposed a hourly vote of thanks to G.P Bro Fisher, of Canterbury, who had attended tho Conference as representative of that body. Tho motion was, carried with acclamation, Bro Fisher suitably replying. * A hearty vote of thauks was accorded the Maitai Lodge for the use of the Druids' Hall to meet in, and for the splendid arrangements made for housing the delegates. , In addition to a vote of thanks a bonus was 1 granted Bro Rash for | acting as Minute Secretary during! tuo proceedings. Many of the intimated that they intended leaving by last, night's steamer, but a sufficient number remain behind to confirm the minutes, and clear up any details that may have been omitted. The proceed in ss this morning, therefore, will bo brief. J ■ " . At the conclusion of the day's business the delegates assembled near the Suter Art Gallery, and several photographs were taken.