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Screntiric DEPARTMENT :— 
A Microscopical Exhibition was held under the Directorship 
of §. P. Leather, J. P. Leather, and J. B. Shipley. The 
exhibits consisted mainly of Insects. 
The Liverpool Geological Association contributed numerous 
Geological and Mineralogical specimens. 
There were also exhibited a case of Polished Precious Stones, 
lent by Mr. Thompson, Liverpool ; Griscom’s Electro 
Motor, under the Management of A. Lancaster. 
Mr. Tunks, of Accrington, shewed the process of Electro- 
Plating. 
Arr Department :—Directors, B. Sagar, and Jas. Kay. 
Oil Paintings by W. H. Knight, Solomon, R. Hannah, H. 8. 
Marks, R.A., Erskine Nicol, R.S.A., A.R.A.; and Water 
Colour Drawings by Holman Hunt, David Cox, and 
Nicholson ; were exhibited by Messrs. HE. Quaile, Liver- 
pool, Walter Haworth, Manchester, and Jas. Kay. 
Amongst the other exhibits were a Series of Studies in 
Pencil and Water Colours, lent by Mrs. Marle, Engravings, 
volumes of Deuchar’s Etchings, a number of Autotypes 
from the London Autotype Co. 
J. Butterworth, Jun., lent Photographs of Scottish Scenery, 
and exhibited Photographic Transparencies. 
Messrs. Walker & Co., of Liverpool, exhibited Webb’s Dia- 
chromatized and Inlaid Woods, for floors, walls, &¢., and 
Papyrotile for decorative purposes. 
Messrs. Craven, Dunnill & Co., of Iron Bridge, Shropshire, 
exhibited Slabs of Ceramic Mosaic Tiles. 
Messrs. Bennett Brothers, Liverpool, lent a large collection 
of Hand-painted Tiles, Girondoles, Barbontine Vases, &c., 
and Messrs. G. Hudson & Sons a collection of Brass Ware. 
GENERAL E\xHIBITs :— 
Illuminated M.S. in Spanish, dated 1578, lent by Lieut-Col. 
Fishwick, F.S.A., Rochdale. Curiosities from West Africa, 
lent by J. Thompson, Liverpool. Specimens of English 
Printed Calicoes, contributed by P. EK. Roberts. 
The English Tapestries and General Decorations were sup- 
plied by Geo. Hudson and Sons. 
A Selection of Music was rendered by Mr. Ford’s Band. 
On the Second Day there was a Dance. 
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