REPORTS FROM THE SECTIONS. 185 
An improved Dissecting Microscope. 
i By T. E. Hewert. 
Ud before the Microscopical Section, 17 November, 1879.] 
ig the microscope now exhibited, I proposed to make it‘ 
dis 
ree purposes: (1) general use in mounting, (2) dissecting 
arranging of Bion iees in groups. I believe it will be 
It is st) inches in “hei ght, the base is somewhat ovate, and mea- 
“e She by ah aia and is fitted with concave mirror having 
The stand Be carrying fixed stage screws into base, is cylindrical 
and “i fitted leary it the saasnaG which is of sufficient length 
a 4-inch objective. 
Ate to rackwork is an arm having at one end an opening 
eter, which is fitted with the shih provided, and in 
objective may be conveniently plac 
eee i is the same shape and size as " pase, and has a 
Since by Mr. Pedley as a great aid in group 
ched ne and centrally is a short piece 
into which slides geen piece for carrying ground or 
ached, ‘vhen there is a clear stage- 
ussell has used it for telescopic purposes. 
up one aye that gentleman I was struck with its value Mtoe 
microscopes, 
