. American engineer . ction in New Zealand could probably be considerably re-duced if American labor-saving appliances were more largelyused. In many instances neglect to use American tools and ma-chinery for such work is due merely to neglect of Americanmanufacturers in calling attention to the advantages of usingthem to save labor cost, which is very high in New , however, American firms arrange for some representa-tion in New Zealand, preferably at Wellington, the capital, theycan hardly expect to secure orders, as too much time would berequired in correspondence. In case ther
. American engineer . ction in New Zealand could probably be considerably re-duced if American labor-saving appliances were more largelyused. In many instances neglect to use American tools and ma-chinery for such work is due merely to neglect of Americanmanufacturers in calling attention to the advantages of usingthem to save labor cost, which is very high in New , however, American firms arrange for some representa-tion in New Zealand, preferably at Wellington, the capital, theycan hardly expect to secure orders, as too much time would berequired in correspondence. In case there is not enough promiseof business to justify sending their own representatives out hereit is best to arrange for some well-established local firm to takeon an agency. When goods are indented for the New ZealandGovernment no duty has to be paid, although duty must be fig-ured in case they are not indented directly, but are bought fromlocal stocks.—Daily Consular and Trade Report. March, 1912. AMIIRICAN ENGINEER. 151. GENERAL FOREMENS ASSOCIA-TION.* BY W. M. T. Shop Demonstrator. Chicajo & North Western. Chicago. III. I cannot conceive of any better medium for the interchange ofpractical experience along proper and well defined lines in en-gine house and shop practice, than by an interested participationin the conventions of this association. The progressive, up-to-date mechanic reads the best mechanical papers suitable to hisparticular needs, with resultant benefits to himself and em-ployer. The railway shop foreman can also greatly improvehis executive ability and mechanical education, and, incidentally,have an opportunity of conferring upon others the benefit of hispractical experience through the medium of the General Fore-mens Association. The address of H. T. Bentley, assistant superintendent motivepower and machinery, Chicago & North Western, at the recentconvention was full of incentive and action. He brought theconvention to its feet when he stated that the rai
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