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arrived at the interesting result, that beginning with air at 60* 

 Fahr., unlimited expansion would only lower it 550° ; while by 

 sufficiently increasing the compression^ an infinite degree of heat 

 could be produced. 



The practical result of the experiments and conclusions from 

 theory was to make the proposed method of cooling the air of 

 rooms (viz., by compressing the air, depriving it when compressed 

 of its extra heat, and then allowing it to escape into the room to be 

 cooled), — very possible indeed. 



While, to get over the difficulty that might be experienced in the 

 colonies of managing the air pumps and coolers which would be re- 

 quired according to Professor P. S.'s plan, Mr Petrie proposed some 

 simple forms of water-pressure machines, and air-compressing 

 wheels. 



The following Gentleman was duly elected an Ordinary 

 Fellow : — 



Sir David Dundas, Bart., of Duneira. 



The following Donations to the Library were announced : — 



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