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7. Give the composition and scientific names; and de¬ 
scribe the preparation, properties, and uses of, corrosive 
sublimate, calomel, and white precipitate. 
8. Name the elements composing albumen, fibrin, and 
casein ; enumerate the principal gases which are evolved 
when these three substances putrefy; and state by what 
physical characters and chemical tests you could distinguish 
the above-named proximate principles from each other. 
The competition was a very spirited one, and resulted in 
the following award, which was made by the Governors at 
their quarterly meeting a few days since. 
1st, Silver Medal.—Mr. Alexander Loonie Gibson, Man¬ 
chester. 
Motto .—Nil desperandum. 
2nd, Bronze Medal.—Mr. Bichard Samuel Reynolds, 
Princes Risborough, Bucks. 
Motto.— Spes. 
3rd Certificate of Merit. 
Mr. Thos. Burrell, London. 
Motto .—liter Nostrum • 
Mr. Wm, Carless, Stafford. 
Motto.— Elcho. 
> Equal. 
The medals bear on the obverse a well executed likeness 
of the late Professor Coleman, and on the £f reverse, awarded 
to Mr.-- for distinguished attainments.” 
The certificates, beautifully engrossed on vellum, are also 
appropriately worded. 
