Abstract: A connection between a pipe (principally sewer pipe) and the wall of a manhole or like structure, whereby a hole passing through the wall of the manhole is provided with an embedded gasket which, without the presence of a pipe, is more closed in inner circumference inwardly of the manhole than at the location of its embedment in the manhole wall, such that when a pipe is inserted into the gasket, its opening stretches, and in stretching does so at a location along the inwardly-extending sleeve of the gasket that is farthest into the manhole, for tight sealing engagement around the pipe. An integral bead, comprising part of the gasket forms a pressure ring, for increased sealing engagement with the pipe.