72 Appendix. 
from Tinwald Downs, and Cirwra Fercula, from Dalscairth. 
Notadonta Dromedarius from Kirkeonnel, and Dasychira fas- 
cilina from Tinwald Downs and Dalscairth. 
Geometre. 
This family was represented by 214 species, 
and included Uropteryx Sambucaria, Epione Advanaria, Lury- 
mene Dolabraria, and Geometra Papilonaria recorded from Tin- 
wald Downs and Dalscairth. Melanippe Hastata, Scotosia undu- 
lata from Dalscairth, and Carsia Imbutata from one particular 
spot on the Tinwald Downs. 
Noctwe. 
were shown, and included Thyatira Batis, Acronycta Leporina, 
A. Menyanthidis from the Lochar Moss. Celena Haworthit, 
Tryphena Fimbria, Noctua Glareosa, Anarta Myrtillia, and 
Hydrelia Unca from the Lochar Moss and other places. 
More than 240 species of this extensive family 
Coleoptera. 
The collection of beetles was very extensive, Mr Lennon 
showing representative species in nearly all the British genera. 
Hymenoptera. 
The bees and wasps were fairly well represented in two cases, 
also shown by Mr Lennon. 
MICROSCOPICAL SECTION. 
A table at the end of the hall was set apart to a microscopical 
display of objects embracing anatomical preparations, sections of 
plants and rocks, chemical crystals, &ec., by polarised light, and 
a large variety of zoophytes, foraminifera, diatoms, and miscel- 
laneous objects ; the microscopes were lent and presided over by 
Messrs Davidson, Innes, J. Wilson, and Rev. F. Mullins. Other 
microscopes were lent by Mrs Gilchrist, Mr Grierson, and Rev. 
Rh, W. Weir. 
ELECTRICAL SECTION. 
Several electric batteries ; a plate-glass machine, Leyden jars, 
electrophones, discharging rods, insulating table, &c. ; galvanic 
battery, two Rumkorf coils, mariner’s compass, and electro-motor 
instruments. Two incandescent lamps were lighted daily with a 
bi-chromate battery; also a patent lighting apparatus and several 
other apparatus were lent by the Principal of St. Joseph’s 
College, Dumfries. 
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