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former are surpassed by nothing in the Exhibition either as re- 

 gards manipulation or printing ; indeed they might bear compari- 

 son with the best European Photograhs of the day. The tone of 

 these prints is truly admirable, and they almost rival even the finest 

 engravings. This artist especially excels in the delineation of Vil- 

 lage Scenes. Those of Kidderpore and Hourah indeed leave nothing 

 to be desired. The accurate and equal focussing of the whole 

 of his pictures up to the very margin, and the admirable distinct- 

 ness with which the most minute objects are pourtrayed, speak well 

 for the excellent quality of his Lens, and for the process (Collo- 

 dion) by which these exquisite Photographs have been produced. 

 They certainly surpass in this respect any wax-paper prints we 

 have ever seen. The Silver Medal for landscapes open to all pho- 

 tographers has been awarded to this collection. 



The Silver Medal for Portraits open to all photographers was 

 awarded to Lieut. Herbert Macdonald, 35th Regt., his being the 

 best contribution of portraits to the Exhibition. Three other gen- 

 tlemen Mr. Williamson, Mr. Minchin and Mr. Lafond exhibited 

 portraits, the foremost of whom Mr. Williamson of Calcutta, exhi- 

 bits 9 of very large size. One of them, a Gentleman in a Highland 

 costume, is an admirable picture, and perhaps the best in the Exhi- 

 bition, the pose and focussing as well as printing of this picture is 

 excellent, and it would be difficult to find a better photograph of 

 the kind; as a whole however Mr. Macdonald' s collection was con- 

 sidered to surpass Mr. Williamson's. They are all of small size, 

 but very accurately focussed, and well printed, the gradation of 

 tone being remarkably good. 



Dr. Pearl exhibits 20 Stereographs taken principally in and 

 about Trichinopoly. These are very meritorious and many of 

 them most interesting and characteristic of the locality, 10 are 

 views of the Palace of Trichinopoly, giving an excellent idea of its 

 present state. There are also two Mussulman Tombs, and a Chut- 

 trum near Madura. The Byragee (No. 2) is excellent, as also the 

 group of Native women with chatties (No. 15). But perhaps the 

 best and most striking picture of this collection is the view of the 

 Pulney Falls, the stereoscopic effect of which is admirable. The 

 Committee recommended a special medal for this collection. 



