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machine, this might probably be found a very useful instrument, though 
there were very few points about it which could be claimed as really 
new. 
Mr. Beck remarked that the ball-and-socket joint was not by any 
means new, the Bausch and Lomb Company having made it in America 
long ago. As a combination instrument it might have its merits, but 
he thought that every individual feature had been accomplished before. 
On the motion of the Chairman, a vote of thanks to Dr. Bruce was 
unanimously passed. 
Prof. Bell regretted that they had been disappointed as to the atten- 
dance at the meeting of Prof. Farmer, who it was expected would have 
been present that evening to give them his views upon certain questions 
which arose at their last meeting, as to the conclusions arrived at by 
Miss Sargant in her paper then read before the Society. Prof. Farmer 
on that occasion controverted some of Miss Sargant’s opinions, and it 
had been arranged that he should come and state his own ideas more 
fully on the present occasion. Unfortunately he was not present, 
and there was nothing further upon the Agenda paper to occupy the 
time which had been reserved for the purpose of the expected discussion. 
The Chairman said that the Library would close on August 12th, 
and reopen on September 9th ; he then announced the adjournment of 
the Meeting to October 16th, and wished the Fellows present a pleasant 
vacation. 
The following Instruments, Objects. &c., were exhibited: — 
Mr. E. M. Nelson : — A Low-power Objective by Zeiss ; a Photographic 
Lens ; and a Reflector Lamp. 
Messrs. Watson : — A Centering Underfitting for Student’s Microscope. 
New Fellows: — The following was elected an Ordinary Fellow: — 
Mr. Laurence Miles. 
