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and objects, should all be raised to the same temperature ; if this was 
done air-bubbles would be avoided, As proof of this assertion, the pro- 
cesses described were gone through and objects mounted in each way 
without air-bubbles. 
Dr. HALLIFAX, in reply to an enquiry, illustrated his method of 
mounting in diluted glycerine in cells, and exhibited a simple method 
for making oval cells, as well as a very ingenious contrivance by 
which thin sections of minute objects could be arranged while floating 
in fluid, in the centre of a glass slide, without disturbing or distorting 
the parts. 
The President, Mr. HASELWOOD, exhibited a new form of 
section-cutting instrument, recently described in the Monthly 
Microscopical Fournal, and having a glass plate and a receptacle for 
ice, or a freezing solution when cutting thin sections, &c. 
FEBRUARY 26TH. 
ANNUAL SOIREE. 
The Third Annual Soirée was held at the Royal Pavilion. 
The Rooms used on the occasion were the Banqueting Room, the 
Saloon, South Drawing Room, South Lobby, and Corridor. The chief 
feature of the evening was a display of Scientific Instruments. The 
Microscopes, which numbered about fifty, were contributed by the 
Rey. J. H. Cross, M.A., Rev. Mr. Payne, Drs. Badcock, Hallifax, 
Massy, and Taaffe, and Messrs. S. Aylen, Ardley, Baker 
(Holborn), Cooper, Capon, J. Curties, D’Alquen, J. Dennant, Gwatkin, 
T. Glaisyer, T. H. Hennah, J. E. Haselwood, Henry Lee, B. Lomax, 
Mitchell, G. Nash, W. Puttick, F. W. Payne, Ridge, J. J. Sewell, W. 
D. Savage, C. P, Smith, G. D. Sawyer, H. Saunders, G. T. Shaft, W. 
H. Smith, T. W. Wonfor, Wonfor, jun., and F. E. Sawyer. 
Telegraphy and the application of electrical instruments was 
admirably shown by the Post Office authorities. Application having 
been made to Mr. Scudamore for the loan of instruments, the request 
