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MORE RECENT PHASES OF THE GERM THEORY. 
SYLLABUS OF LECTURE BY DR. W. CASH REED. 
(Read March 1st, 1883.) 
1. Introduction. Contagion; Tyndall's " Germ Clouds. " 2. The 
influences of acids in modifying fermentation (original investiga- 
tions). 3. Do germs exist in the healthy animal body 1 ? 4. Putres- 
cible substances have no inherent tendency to putrefy. 5. Argument 
of probability in support of germ theory. 6. Carbolic acid : its 
special sphere. 7. An objection to the germ theory considered. 
8. Regarding germs themselves ; some of their negative and positive 
characteristics. 9. Conclusion. 
FLAME. 
SYLLABUS OF PAPER BY MR. A. RIDER, F.C.S. 
(Read March 15th, 1883.) 
Chemical change. Combustion, slow and quick. Point of ignition. 
Flame : its nature. Temperature, different kinds. Flameless com- 
bustion. Illustrations. 
THE PLACE OF THE LOWER ANIMALS IN OUR REGARD. 
ON THE POINT OF COMPAEATIVE MENTAL CAPACITY ONLY. 
SYLLABUS OF PAPER BY MR. H. M. EVANS. 
(Read March 22nd, 1883.) 
Sense and moving organs. Nervous system. Reflex action. 
Habitual action. Perception. Retentiveness. Experience. Feel- 
ings. Spontaneity and impulsive action. Emotional expression. 
Exalted senses. Vital force. Connection of mind and body. 
Instincts. Habits. Accountability. Language. Concentration. 
Summary of distinctions. 
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