Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-18
Renlarkable Progress.

IN these days OIL IaSt pruning presses,
when vast feds of thought are
transferred to paper, it is strange to
thinl; that the beginning of all the
complicated machinery used for the
printing of books, perioai ais. etc., was
SO recent as the ''goou old times" of
one hundred years ago.
Hence the nineteenth century will be
perpetuated In history as one of re-
marllable achievement. And no less
remarkable is the fact that giant
strides have been made in job print
ing. New and modern methods have
been adopted, and now tons of printing
can be turned out with such amazing
alacrity as to render n comparison with
the methods of the olden times useless
In this connection it may be chroni-
cled that the popular printing house of
Messrs. Burke & Gregory has not failed
to keep abreast with the improved con-
dition of things.
Established in 1883, Burke 6; Gregory
have kept in the front rank with the
leading establishments in Virginia and
the South. Their yearly increase In
business has given them a prestige TO
be proud of, and it is gratifying to
note that the work they do is not
strictly confined to the cities of Nor
folk, Portsmouth and Berkeley, but that
large quantities are sent into other
States, South and West. SO great has
been their success that they were conf
PEELED to seek batter and more capaci-
Gus quarters. Early in the fall Of 1899
the firm leased the spacious building
on the corner of Plume and Randolph
streets and at once had the building re-
modelled to suit their purposes.
On the first of December last they
took possession of their new quarters,
and so great has been the demand upon
them for work both in their job print
ing ard boolbinding departments, that
they have been compelled to keep
very large force employed.
a description of their well-ordered
establishment will not be out of place.
On entering the business office, on the
corner OF Randolph street, you Will be
royalty welcomed by one of the firm.
They are practical men, and constant
ly busy, but always find time TO suS-
gest to every patron the best and most
economical manner in which to have
their printing and binding done. Their
courteous clerical force make 1t peas
ant for all customers to transact tusi-
ness at their Office. which always wears
cheerful and inviting appearance.
a few stems forward and you are
ushered into Tie pressT uu1.r " " here stats-
will behold q formidable array of the
latest offerings of preSS-builders, c5pa-
BILE of printing every thing pertaining
TO the art-from the smallest card to
the largest book known to the trade.
The workmen in this department are
thoroughly practical. having full
knowledge OF the hest mode of apply
ing printers. ink as is demonstrated
daily by the work executed. 1t covers
~ space of S0X41 feet, and is supplied
with every contrivance needed. 1t is a
modern press-room i'll every particular.
On the same Hoor your attention will
no doubt be attracted to the immense
quantity OF paper and card stock,
neatly and conveniently arranged.
This Is the stock department, where
many hundreds of dollars worth OF
material is always kept. so as to be
ready for any emergency.
The composing-room and bindery,
occupying the second floor, are models
of ncatness, convenience and good ar
rangement. There is ample space,
splendid light and abundance of mate
ria!--three grand requisites for the
prompt dispatch of large orders of
printing and binding--and the capable
force of employees prove themselves
equal to the task.
These departments have an up-to-
date air about them that reflects much
credit upon the proprietors.
In the composing room a pleasant
scene greets the eye. There are from
ten to fifteen competitors regularly en-
ployed and tho click of the type all
along the spacious alleys lends sound
nuI1nOniOuS 10 lnc car Htl liieic utS
new and magnificent cabinets, conve-
nient imposing-stones, the latest faces
OF type, and everything the printers
need to dexterously execute their work.
The excellent facilities of the bindery
have been still further augmented by
the addition of several useful and cost
ly machines for folding, stitching &C.,
and the operatives therein employed
eight In number-can be seen at great
ADVANTAGE RAPIDLY turning out the work
as 1t is sent to their department.
Altogether, Burke & Gregory's estab-
lishment Is u valued acquisition to Nor
folks vast and growing industries, and
the firm Is to be heartily Congratulated
for their Indomltabic pluck, persever-
ance and enterprise.
Practical men and practical meas
ures will always achieve grand results.