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| I. | [ASTRONOMY.—The Story of the Universe.—By Dr. WILLIAM HUGGINS.—A valuable account of modern views of the formation of the universe, and of modern methods of studying the problem.—1 illustration.] |
| II. | [ELECTRICITY.—The Production of Hydrogen and Oxygen through the Electrolysis of Water.—A valuable paper on the electrolysis of water on a large scale, with apparatus employed therefor.—4 illustrations.] |
| III. | [MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.—An English Steam Fire Engine.—A light fire engine built for East Indian service.—1 illustration.] |
| IV. | [MEDICINE AND HYGIENE.—A Case of Drowning, with Resuscitation.—By F.A. BURRALL, M.D.—A full account of a remarkable case of resuscitation from drowning, with full details of treatment.] |
| V. | [METALLURGY.—How Gas Cylinders are Made.—The manufacture of cylinders for highly compressed gases, a comparatively new and growing industry.—6 illustrations.] |
| [ Refining Silver Bullion.—The Gutzkow process in refining silver bullion with sulphuric acid.—1 illustration.] |
| [ The Treatment of Refractory Ores.—A new process for the extraction of metal from refractory ore.—1 illustration.] |
| [ Weldless Steel Chains.—An exhaustive examination of this curious process, and very full illustrations.—43 illustrations.] |
| VI. | [ METEOROLOGY.—Climatic Changes in the Southern Hemisphere.—By C.A.M. TABER.—Causesof the climatic changes the southern hemisphere has undergone.] |
| VII. | [MILITARY TACTICS.—The System of Military Dove Cotes in Europe.—Continuation of this paper, treating of the pigeon service in France, Germany, and Italy.] |
| VIII. | [NAVAL ENGINEERING.—The Isle of Man Twin Screw Steamer Tynwald.—A high speed steamer, with a steady sea-going speed of between 18 and 19 knots.—2 illustrations.] |
| IX. | [TECHNOLOGY.—Ammonia.—The manufacture of ammoniacal gas for technical uses.—Full details of its production.] |
| [ Musical Instruments.—Their construction and capabilities.—By A.J. HIPKINS.—Second installment of this highly interesting series of lectures treating of different kinds of instruments.] |
| [ Note on Refrigerating Apparatus.] |
| [ Sheet Glass from Molten Metal.—The method of making sheets of glass from the molten material and manufacture of metal plates by the same method.] |
| X. | [VETERINARY SCIENCE.—Historical Development of the Horseshoe.—By District Veterinarian ZIPPELIUS.—Very curious investigation of the development of the horseshoe.—22 illustrations.] |
