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Mr. G. Fawcvs on Improvements in the Packing of Boats, Lifeboats, and 
ELIGIE) 6 LAR B RBC SRS 0 DDO DED OBADOORODDDEDBOCE  eCnmOrOneOnABDE Ic. 189 
Mr. Lavineron E. Frercuer on the Unsatisfactory Character of Coroners’ 
Inquests consequent on Steam-Boiler Explosions ............-+ese ee eee 190 
Mr. P. Le Neve Foster, Jun., on the Irrigation of Upper Lombardy by New 
Canals to be derived from the Lakes Lugano and Maggiore............4 190 
Capt. D. Gatron’s Description of a Ventilating Fireplace, with Experiments 
upon its Heating Power as compared with that of ordinary Fireplaces .... 191 
Mr. R. B. Grantuam on the Broads of East Norfolk, having reference to the 
Water-supply, Stowage, and Drainage ...........secesesececcetteccees 191 
Mr. J. H. Gwynne on an Improved Centrifugal Pump .............eeeeeee 192 
Mr. 8. Jenxrns on the Noted Slate-veins of Festiniog ..........0.eeeeeees 192 
Mr. Joun Jonzs on some Points affecting the Economical Manufacture of Iron 192 
Mr. Ferprvanp Kougn on the recent Progress of Steel Manufacture........ 195 
Mr. T. Loern on the Abrading and Transporting Power of Water .......... 193 
Mr. Cuartes W. Merrirrerp on the Necessity for further Experimental 
Knowledge respecting the Propulsion of Ships .........csseeeeeeeeaees 193 
Mr. A. Nopet on Dynamite, a recent Preparation of Nitro-glycerine, as a 
LLLOSILG? AGT ages IBRD cag olor SEIN Tn cey Ta aOR CI ES: MeOoG Oromia mnie cd 194 
Professor W. J. Macquorn RankInE on a Probable Connexion between the 
Resistance of Ships and their Mean Depth of Immersion ........... sic se9 104 
Mr. W. TuHorotp’s Auxiliary Railway for Turnpike Roads and Highways 
passing through Towns 195 
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The Rey. Professor WILLIs on the Arrangements employed for the distribution 
of Water to towns and dwellings in the Middle Ages ...........00eeeee 195. 
Mr. Josep Wuirworrtu on the Proper Form of Projectiles for Penetration 
BRAM EEANVALCET, oho 520 Pea 2 ual hs REET a LAU Be Silas ae wR IMGs Maer 195 
Mr. Henry Dircxs on Patent Monopoly as affecting the Encouragement, 
Improvement, and Progress of Science, Arts, and Manufacturers ...... é» 198 
