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Microscope,” which he has just gotten up, at request of a number 
of laboratory workers for chemical work. This instrument, a modi- 
fication of their well known stands, inverted with a prism below, 
has all adjustments and works perfectly. By withdrawing the 
prism and changing the tube and reversing the stage, it is instantly 
changed into a good verticle microscope. Much admiration was 
expressed for it, and it was thought by the addition of an erector, 
it would surpass all others as a dissecting microscope. 
The last paper read was by Eugene A. Rau, of Bethlehem, Pa. 
“ An account of a Microscopical Examination made in two fatal 
eases of Trichinosis,” illustrated by photographs. The discuss- 
ions following brought out the full history of Trichina. 
“The Microscopical Anatomy of the Ovary,” by Dr. W. P. 
Manton, of Detroit, Mich. “ Results of further experimenting in 
the use of Media of high refractive index,” by Prof. -A. L. Smith, 
Geneva, N. Y., and “ On the amplyfying powers of objectives and 
oculars,” by Dr. George Blackham of Dunkirk, N. Y., were read by 
title. 
Treasurer Fell reported that the Tolles and Spencer fund 
amounted to $95.20. Considerable discussion ended relative to its 
disposal, but on motion the matter was laid on the table till next 
meeting. 
Drs. Geo. Blackham, R. H. Ward and H. J. Detmers, were, on 
motion, appointed a committee to examine the Fasoldt plate of 
rulings. 
The following resolution was offered, viz: “ That all members 
of this Society, in good standing for five consecutive years, shall 
be made Fellows, and be eligible to office, and that others shall be 
members only, and not eligible to office until they become Fellows. 
Invitations were extended the society to hold its next meeting 
at Indianapolis, San Francisco, or Washington City, the merits and 
advantages of each being eloquently put forward by their pro- 
posers. The subject was referred to the Executive Committee with- 
out advisement. 
Prof. Burrill in announcing the close of the session, returned 
thanks for assistance and expressed his confidence in the future 
greatness of the Society, and then gave way to his successor, Prof. 
Wm. A. Rogers, who on taking the chair, said * Two years ago 
when you did me the honor of the nomination, I was, for unavoid- 
