QV 8 9 7 O LI E V R L. B R G G S I , T . B ST O N . 970 WA SH IN G T O N S , O H O W TO SELEC T A B ILLIA R D TABLE . Every i nte ndi ng pu rch a se r of a billi ar d ta ble sh o u ld realize that there are details in the constructio n w h i ch too care fu lly con sidered . The y and attention should be given when the follo w ing es sential points s t u s h i o n Compa re th e speed of the cu hio n wi h that n o w o th m M o f the ma ny ffered in e arket . ake the most ca re ful investigation regarding the o f th e i s s quality rubber , for this a alient s point , and see that the cushion remain the n s same during all climatic cha ge . The greatest differences in the quality of cloth and ivory will be found , and if you o f s are not a judge either of these material , there i s all th e greater reason you should l buy of a reliab e and trustworthy firm . at u mb e r . See th the lumber of your table is thor s so oughly easoned , and put together that i t will stand all the extremes of dryness , s . n l dampnes , heat and cold This o ly wil be found with an experienced manufacturer , who w ill use close study and careful o b se r n A s $ vatio . hrinkage of one sixteenth of an inch in nine feet will ruin the playing quality l of a tab e . w a r n is h . If you ish your table to look well after ’ s s s several years service , the fir t varni h u ed u s m st not only be good , but mu t be properly s a applied by experienced varni hers , llowing a long time between each coat for drying . Slat e . s no t The slate must be too heavy , nor yet s d too light , and hould be properly fastene , finished and supported , in order to remain true . O ther small but important details must be left to the experience and honesty of th e manufacturer . ER L B O LIV . R G G S I , MEDALS AWA R DED T O T H E B R IG G S B ILLIA R D TABLES . T H E ST A N DA R D F O R N EW ENG LA N D . The B R l G G S B ILLI AR D TA B LES ha ve the unrivalled reco rd of never being. beat en i n t h b t any competi ive ex i ition , al hough they have been entered in competitio n w ith those of a ll the principal firms doing busi w ne ss in N e England . The number of diplomas ta ken is t o o n u r s t me o u to men ion . TH E FIRST MEDAL rece i ved w a s aw arded 1 76 in 8 . 1 878 c In the following exhibition of , whi h included five billiard exhibits of the best t r known manufac ure s in the country , the only medal awarded w a s given to the Briggs table . M s 1 881 a n 1 881 . The echanic Fair of added s t other , the highe t given hat year . ' s Two more medal , gold and silver , were 1 4 A - given in 88 . bronze medal was awarded to another firm . The 1 890 medal of silver (no gold that year) w as awarded for superior workman t ship and finish , hus marking an era of better construction than had hitherto been deemed necessary . The medal of 1 892 w a s awarded by the n Mechanics Fair to the Electric Cushio s , for being the greatest advancement ever made in billiard cushions . 1 896 M The exhibition of , at echanics Hall , received the unanimous praise of all A t w judges and visitors . pho ograph ill be found on the front page . 970 WASH IN G T O N ST . B O STO . , N G THE BRI G S TABLES . THE HI G HEST G RAD E . We have studied the construction of bill i r r D n i ar d table s for th ty yea s . uri g that - cu sh i on . mo r e d time , next to the , stu y has been given the bed than any other one part t o f the able . We now feel assured that our present slate bed is th e best money and ex n n pe r i e ce ca produce . s In building an oak table , only the be t of quartered white oak is used . Slashed or red oak , although cheaper , never enters our factory . O u r tables are built throughout by e xpe r i e n ce d workmen only , and this may account for the fact that the repair bills on a Briggs table ar e smaller than tho se of any other manufacture . l l a o o u r Sty e 2 8. We include three i lustr ti ns of best ' models : Style 2 8 $ This table i s made of quartered white oak and finished l ight or s w antique ; to suit ta te . It is fitted ith Elec s Th e an d s tric Cu hions . cloth other fitting are the same as used on the more elaborate l designs . All p aying parts are the best that can be made . l A s Sty e 2 7 . hand ome design made from solid quar e re d t oak or San Domingo mahogany . It c s includes Ele tric Cushion and the best bed , s cloth and furni hings . 2 9~$ D St yle 2 9. Style esigned for residences , in i s quartered white oak , and solid and sub n l sta tia . Electric Cushi ons and the best of other fittings . - i n Second hand Pool Tables always stock . Before these tables are pu t on sale each table is thoroughly overhauled by competent men kept for that purpose . They are sold l with a complete new outfit , inc uding cloth , s ball , cues , and every article necessary for a playing the g me of pool . (5) L E ' O V R L. B R G G S I I , 970 WA SH IN G T O N ST . B O STO . , N H O W TO SET UP A TABLE . A billiard table is carefully numbered . In setting up , place portions similarly numbered N . 1 together ; o at the head , the others fol s lowing from right to left . Tighten the bolt Fr a me . and level the frame . When the frame is s s s o n level , place slates in po ition ( mall hole s the edge answer for number ) , screw down e w perfectly level , c menting the scre holes s as and joint with plaster of paris , so to make one solid , level surface . Clean all dust from the bed . Stretch the cloth tightly P ut over the bed and tack every inch . the s rails on according to their number , being t careful to tigh en all bolts and level . Finish i by placing the spots in posit on , midway between the second diamonds on the l ong rails . ARTI CLES c o mp o smc: T H E OUTF IT F O R B lLLlA R D O R POOL TABLE . B I L L I A D R TA BL E O UTF I T . O n e C u e R a c n e t n t k . O Se Co u e rs . Tw e l e C e s i a d v u W re n H o o k . F o o B i lli a B all s . i ur Iv ry rd T w o B r dg e s . F o B i e H o o s . ur r dg k F o ur Chal k C up s . n Do n l O e e C a . z h k O n e Cl o t h C o ve r . n e e t o f l O S Ru e s . O O L A LE O P T B UTF I T . O n e Cu e R a c . O n e T an l k ri g e . O n e B all R a c . i x k S Chal k Cup s . Si te e n Co m o siti o n P o ol B all s T w o B i x p . r dg e s . O n e B o ttl e . T w e l ve C ue s . i t m S e e n S all B all s . F o B i e H o x ur r dg o ks . O n e Cl ot C o e . n e D n h v r O o z e Ch al k . O ne Se t o f R l e s u . A C E R E UI R ED F O R A A L SP Q T B E .