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perature of the seas bathing its shores and the air above them, réndéred 
it probable, a priori, that Ireland should present a good example for the 
application of the theory. From the general nature of his views, Prof. 
Hennessy anticipated that the discussion of observations in other islands 
on the wor ing crank, A machine costing not more than 60s. or 70s. 1s 
being Supported by sliding collars, can have its axis moved at forays 
any distance out of the line of direction of the axis of the ¢ 
recommends them for general use in mounting every kind of machinery. 
He also mentioned the great advantage he derived from placing the cen- 
tre of the speculum a little out of the centre of the revolving table, 
tre-pi of 
ate Pleces only as usually employed, and which are liable to warp, while 
> (The e rise to-an animated debate 
_ J0med, particularly Mr. Lassell, who highly approved of the 
Ee ‘the Doctor's suggestions in using it. 
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