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a city—affected these long magnetic waves but little. Having distinguished 
between the long waves of the magnetic induction methods of the above 
workers, and the short waves of Hertz—in which the magnetic and electric 
forces acting together constituted true radiation—the Paper detailed Signor 
Marconi’s application of the latter to the purposes of wireless telegraphy. 
The vertical wire and earth connections to the transmitter and receiver, and 
the evolution of the coherer into a telegraphic relay—which were Marconi’s 
especial achievements—were described; and the system was illustrated by a 
set of apparatus shewn transmitting signals across the Lecture Theatre, and 
actuating a Morse instrument as in daily work. 

PAXTON SOCIETY. 
We are glad to be able to report quite favorably of the progress of the 
Paxton Society. Its numbers and utility continue to increase. The annual 
Fruit and Chrysanthemum Exhibition held in the Town Hall last November 
was a great success in every way, and we hope the Members will note and 
prepare for this year’s show, which will be held on 14th and 15th November. 
Schedules may be had from the Hon. Secretary, or any Member of the 
Committee. 
The following is a list of the Saturday Evening Meetings held during 
the past Session ; all were well attended and of great interest :— 
1899. 
Jan. 7—Social Gathering of Members. 
3, 21—Conversational Discussion on Chrysanthemums. 
Introduced by MR. E. STUBBs. 
Fes. 4—‘‘The Structure and Functions of Plants”? (with Lantern 
Illustrations) ....... Ae roee peers: Mr. J. D. SIDDALL. 
5» 18—‘ Recently introduced Fruit Pests ” (Illustrated by Lantern 
Slides) .......0e0eeeee0+++e2eMR. R. NEWSTEAD, F.E.S. 
MAR. 4—‘‘ Orchids” .......ecceeeseeeececees MR. R. TODD, Woolton, 
3, 18—‘‘ Notes on the Potato” ........sseeeeeeeee.MR. J. TAYLOR. 
APRIL 1—‘‘ Hardy Herbaceous Flowers” .,........ MR. R. WAKEFIELD. 
J. WYNNE, President. 
G. P. MILN, Secretary. 
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