100 THE MICROSCOPE. 



position. The new form of tripod by this manufacturer 

 is, however, well constructed, and, in our opinion, possesses 

 advantages both in weight and steadiness. 



Fig. 55.Hghley'8 Complete Students Microscope. 



Highley's Complete Microscope, of which the general 

 plan is shown in the accompanying fig. 55, may be classed 

 among the cheapest form of instruments manufactured for 

 the use of the student. The stand is made in the tripod 

 form, and the coarse adjustment given by the usual rack 

 and pinion motion, whilst the fine adjustment, or lo^ 

 motion, is given by a milled-head acting on the ob- 

 jective. The roominess, ffctness, and thinness of the stag? 



