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CHAS. LIPPINCOTT & CO., Manufacturers of Soda Water Apparatus, No. 923 to 920 Filbert Street.The name of Lippincott has for long over half a century been prominently identified with the manufacture of the most perfect forms of soda water apparatus in existence. No house in the country has been so progressive in introducing improved methods, perfected apparatus and the most original designs and artistic rich finish of their magnificent marble fountains. The business, now grown to proportions of such magnitude, was founded on April 28th, 1832, by Mr. Charles Lippincott who early became nationally celebrated as the leading expert and authority in this line. He developed widespread relations, his apparatus grew in demand all over the country, necessitating repeated enlargements of his facilities. In 1886 the present firm of Charles Lippincott & Co., was formed, composed of Mr. Charles Lippincott, Mr. Alfred H. Lippincott, and Mr. F. Hazard Lippincott. They are all practically experienced in this branch of industry, able and energetic business men. They occupy very extensive premises in Filbert Street at Nos. 925, 927 and 929, and fronting on Rementer Street at 920, and on Fayette Street at Nos. 38 and 40. It is live stories and basement in height, 120 feet in depth, and has an area of over 50,000 square feet of floor space, with all modern improvements, steam elevators and power on every Boor. It is the most complete establishment of the kind on the continent, and comprises copper, brass, britannic, fitting, carpenter and machine shops, silver plating works, electrotyping foundry, and large and complete steam marble works. An average force of 150 hands are employed in the various departments under the direct supervision of the proprietors. The firm are not only leaders in producing the most beautiful soda and mineral water fountains, but have introduced vastly improved dispensing apparatus, which meets the wishes of leading users all over and so rapidly taking the place of old, inferior styles. Their new dispensing apparatus is recognized by experts to be much the best for dispensing pure, cold beverages and is also the simplest and must convenient made, and leading druggists pronounce it perfect. Among the improvements are a white porcelain jar and all rubber cock in place of glass, more durable and less likely to be affected by heat and cold. A deep compact icebox contains the jars in front, the new coolers exposing a larger surface to the ice, and insuring the coldest beverages. Among characteristic features of their apparatus, are the extra thickness of the marbles, carefully cut and accurately fitted. The cases are joined with bronze clamps and silver bolts, insuring stability while the ice box is heavy copper, tinned on both sides. It is large and deep with the jars in front, giving them the advantage of the ice, while it thoroughly covers the Acme cooler, which is duly patented, and producing the lowest temperature on record, as soda water at 33° can be drawn from these coolers. There are also numerous other advantages as regards the syrup jars and attachments, draught tubes, plating, etc. Those interested in having the best, most beautiful and reliable soda water apparatus in the world should order from this enterprising house, which shows its characteristics in its magnificent illustrated catalogue of 211 quarto pages, giving accurate pictures of its scores of various styles from the mammoth "Stratford," 12 feet long by 9 high, having 28 syrups and 100 draught tubes costing $6,000, down to the smallest sizes used by druggists and confectioners. All are equally reliable and durable. A word as to the firm's marbles. They devote special attention to the selection of the finest colored marbles, imported from all parts of the world and which are finished in the admirable manner for which this house is so justly celebrated. It is well recognized that the splendid apparatus so ornate and attractive draw trade, and they are rapidly coming into use throughout the country at large. This is distinctively a Philadelphia triumph, as the Messrs. Lippincott were born and brought up here, and have here developed their great success on the broad basis of meritthe best materials, most skillful workmanship, most improved scientific methods and greatest artistic beauty.

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S. TWITCHELL & BRO., Manufacturers, Importers and Dealers in Bottlers' Supplies, Nos. 223 and 223 Vine Street.The largest and leading house engaged in the manufacture and sale of bottlers' supplies in this city is that of Messrs. S Twitchell & Bro., located at Nos. 223 and 225 Vine Street. It is an important source of supply for a long line of goods, and enjoys an international reputation for the superiority of its productions and the enterprise and reliability of its business policy. The house was originally established in 1872 by Mr. Selden Twitchell, and in 1880 the present firm was organized by the admission of Mr. Oscar Twitchell to partnership. The building occupied for manufacturing and trade purposes comprises four floors and a basement, 40x100 feet in dimensions, all of which splendid floor space is utilized in conducting the immense business of the firm. The equipment embraces all the requisite machinery and apparatus for manufacturing in their line, and a well equipped laboratory with all the latest appliances for accurate scientific work is also provided. The firm are prominent and popular in trade circles as manufacturer of new process burnt sugar colorings for all purposes, also harmless permanent colorings appropriate to all fruit flavors for carbonated beverages, also for their extensive line of bottlers' extracts of which they manufacture for making every known carbonated beverage: also, bottling tables, filterers, and filling and corking machines for cork and all patent stoppered bottles. They are also extensive importers and dealers in essential oils, corks, bottles, tartaric and citric acids, oil vitriol, whiting, marble dust, bottle washing and rinsing machines. A specialty is made of Twitchell's improved sell acting floating ball stoppered bottles for carbonated beverages, the latest improved, the simplest for the purpose, as well as the most perfect, and therefore the cheapest. The motto of this firm is "full weight, measure, count and quality." No house in the country is better prepared to minister to the wants of its trade, or stands better before the public. Its trade is immense and influential throughout the entire United States and extends to the Sandwich Islands on the west and to the Bermudas on the east, also embracing the Canadas. The trade is naturally attracted by the honorable methods in force, and the eminently satisfactory manner in which their orders are filled.

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LOUIS HILLEMANN, bottler of Lager Beer, Ale and Porter, and Manufacturer of Superior Beverages, Nos. 412-14 Dillwyn street.-A successful and progressive business house in this city engaged in the bottling of lager beer, ale and porter, and in the manufacturer of superior beverages is that conducted by Mr. Louis Hillemann at Nos. 412 and 414 Dillwyn Street. The business was organized in 1885 on Fairmount Avenue, and it acquired such a rapid and extensive growth that in a year’s time more commodious premises became imperative to keep pace with the increase demand for the products of the house. Then it was that a removal was made to the premise now occupied on Dillwyn Street. These premises consist of two floors, each 50x50 feet in dimensions, and the mercantile equipment consists of steam power bottling machines, two generators, and all other effective applications for the economical and successful carrying on of the enterprise. A specialty is made of the manufacturing of all kinds of aerated beverages, such as ginger ale, sarsaparilla, lemon, soda and kindred drinks, and these are acknowledged to have no superiors in the market, and but very few equals. A large stock is carried, and a leading specialty is made of catering to a first-class family trade. The patronage is derived from all parts of the city and suburbs. Fifteen hands and eight wagons are in service. Orders by mail or express are given prompt attention, and goods are delivered at short notice and without delay. Mr. Hillemann was born in New York and has resided in Philadelphia for the past twenty years. He is energized and progressive, and thoroughly acquainted with the demands of the trade in which he is engaged.

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W. L. ROORBACH, Manufacturer of Bottlers' Concentrated Soluble Extracts, also Pure Strong Sugar Coloring. No. 205 North Third Street.Notable improvement has been made in extracts and coloring preparations within a recent period, some four Philadelphia manufacturing chemists producing articles of exceptional merits. Among those indicated there is none more widely known than W. L. Roorbach, manufacturer of bottlers' concentrated soluble extracts, fruit solid extracts and also pure, strong sugar coloring, No. 205 North Third Street, and whose productions are in steady and glowing demand all over the United States and Canada, owing to the uniformly high standard of excellence at which the same are maintained. Mr. Roorbach, who is a native of this city, is a thoroughly practical chemist, of many years' experience, and has a complete knowledge of the wants of the trade. He started in business in 1879 as a bottler of mineral waters, and continued in that line up to 1885, when he embarked in the present thriving enterprise. The premises occupied are compact and ample, and several competent assistants are employed, while a large, first class stock is constantly carried, including besides bottlers' concentrated soluble extracts and sugar coloring, also fruit flavoring compounds, essential oils and kindred preparations.