i8o THE MICROSCOPE. 



THE microscopical soir<^e in Room A, last evening, was a com- 

 plete success. There were thirty-seven microscopes in use 

 during the whole evening, each superintended by one of the 

 students, who gave to each gazer an explanation of his specimen, 

 A continuous line of people was moving around in order to the 

 different microscopes, and many were the exclamations of admira- 

 tion that passed their lips. One of the most beautiful specimens 

 was the circulation of blood as seen in a frog's foot. Another was 

 the Brazilian beetle. A crowd was about these two microscopes the 

 whole evening. About loo different choice specimens composed 

 the list. The net receipts for the evening were about $35. Thus 

 the Athletic Association gets a boom. Thanks are due Prof. Stowell 

 for his exertions to make the entertainment a success. — University 

 Chronicle^ Dec, 1881. 



R. H. R. Spencer, son of the late Chas. Spencer, writes us that 

 we are at liberty to state that the engraving of his father is an 



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accurate likeness and his friends think it "superb." 



WE have received many letters and a number of press no- 

 tices speaking in the highest terms of Mr. Walmsley's 

 first practicpil article. Renew your subscription and secure the 

 series. 



OWING to an unusual press of matter, we treat our subscrib- 

 ers to eight extra pages of interesting reading matter this 

 issue, making 200 pages for the volume just closed. 



Dear Doctor : 



An undertaker wants to know what causes the peculiar smell 

 about his goods and articles in use common with all undertakers. 

 Is it a fungus growth in the crape or from the body. The strong 

 peculiar smell is quickly absorbed in clothing and can be detected 

 for several days afterwards. Is there any disinfectant for this? 



J. M. A. 



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