Abstract: A matches-carrier including a support for the matches arranged in rows thereon and a friction-strip carried on the support. The support includes resilient bearing means arranged to bear on the matches and press the same against the friction-strip. Withdrawal of a match from the support causes the match to slip against the friction-strip to kindle the same.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for gauging inner and outer surfaces of a member, the member mounted on a table with the surface to be gauged oriented perpendicular to the table surface. Three feelers are disposed above the table. The feelers are adjustable radially in their position depending on the geometry of the member. One of the said feelers is spring biased for radial movement and bears against the said surface. This movable feeler is connected to a comparator indicating its position.The table is inclined so that, by gravity, the member rests with the surface to be gauged on the said three feelers. The table also is movable in a direction perpendicular to its plan, so as to permit movement of the member parallel to the surface to be gauged. Variations of the said surface are indicated by variations of the indications furnished by the comparator during this movement.