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sliding bar at the back of the stage, swinging laterally and approxi- 

 mately concentric with the object upon the stage. (Fig. 40 shows 

 the mirror swung above the stage.) 



The draw-tube has the " Society" screw at the lower end, and a 



Fig. 41. 



fitting is provided to permit the inclination of the stand to any 

 desired position. 



The feet of the turntable can be removed for convenience of 

 packing. The whole of the metal work is nickelized. 



The box (shown about half-size in Fig. 41) is intended to carry 

 the stand, eye-piece, two objectives, turntable, sundry bottles, &c., 

 and the lid is glazed with strong plate glass. We understand that 



