THE BACTERIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPE. 



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bacteriological microscope, with a cheap form of adjustment to the 

 siiVj-stage condenser, at a total cost of about fifteen pounds. 



Method of Illumination. — Good daylight is the best for 

 general work. The microscope should be placed near a wdndow 

 with a northern aspect. Direct sunlight should never be utilised, an(i 

 the best light is that reflected from a white cloud, ^yhen daylight 

 is not availaVjle good results can be obtained with either gas or a 



Fig. 20.— Abbe's Conde.vheb constkl'cted bv Zeiss 



parafiin lamp. In the author's laboratory the microscope lamps 

 are fitted with Welsbach incandescent mantles. These have many 

 advantages over an Argand burner or a jiaraffin lamp. A steady 

 and beautifully white light is obtained, and the lamps are quickly 

 lit, and require comparatively little attention. In using high powers 

 and carefully focus.sing the sub-stage condenser, the image of the 

 fabric of the mantle is embarrassing, and is an objection to this 

 light for the most accurate observations, but in other respects, and 



