exxxvili Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. [N.S., XIV, 
various solutions.. After drying, the samples were put into boiling 
water and left in the water for twenty-four hours. The sample should 
retain its polish and be unblistered by this test. 
mples of the work in all its stages were exhibited by the author 
and the possible sources of error explained. A new process is now bei 
developed in collaboration with Mr. L. Heath, Principal ‘of the Mayo 
School of Art, Lahore, which is cheaper and which involves less labour. 
e vessels made are not restricted as to shape as is the case with 
eee by the original process. Samples of the new process were also ex 
ibited. 
Coumarpyridines.—By B. B. Dry and M. N. Goswami. 
Photographic effect produced by woods exposed to active 3 
rays and its cause.— By P. NEoGt. 
Section of Zoology and Ethnography. 
President—B. L. Cuaupnurt, B.A., D.Se., F RS.E., 
Assistant Superintendent, Zoological Survey of India. 
Presidential Address. 
Gentlemen,—very much honoured as I feel for being selected 
to preside over the Section of Zoology and Ethnography ne 
present session of the Congress, I firmly believe that some one 
more able and better qualified to guide and supervise you 
oe and discussions should have been chosen for the _ 
ask. | 
quality 
We must congratulate ourselves on the excellent 
th in num- 
ber, in wealth and in the variety of subjects in Zoology pate . 
in this sub d be 
Gentlemen, no one regrets more than myself that I should’ 
standing here between you and the reading of the set 
papers on our programme. I am therefore anxious to be © 
brief in what I have to Say. : t the 
s a humble student of Ichthyology I am rejoiced F h of 
interest and earnestness that is being evinced in this bran® 
oology in almost all the provinces of India at the 
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