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Kitiinc Insecrs.—What is the best and most humane way of 
killing insects, such as flies, moths, &c., so as not to damage them, 
or render them unfit for either dissecting or mounting >—G. P 
THE LICHENS OF CUMBERLAND. — We would wish to call 
attention to this dvochure, which may be obtained from the author, 
Rev. W. Johnson, 14, Catherine-street, Hartlepool. It has been 
reprinted from the transactions of the Cumberland Association for 
the advancement of literature and science. 
MOUNTING WITHOUT PRESSURE.—We have lately received from 
Mr. Enock some very good specimens of his preparations by this 
process. ‘These slides possess the advantage that the organs are 
seen zz sifu, and either side of the slide is available for examin- 
ation. Mr. Enock is about leaving London for Woking, in 
Surrey, and when he is settled in his new home he expects to be 
able to send cut many new preparations. 
STUDIES IN MICROSCOPICAL SCIENCE.—Under this title an 8vo. 
eight page journal is issued at weekly intervals, edited by A. C. 
Cole, F.R.M.S., to accompany a series of preparations intended 
to show students how microscopical work should be prepared. 
Three numbers have been issued, each illustrated by means of a 
well executed chromo-lithograph, the first showing the yellow 
fibro-cartliage in the ear of the cow magnified 333 diameters ; the 
second illustrates a doubly stained section of the stem of copper 
beech, agus cuprea, while the third shows a transverse section of 
the shaft of along human bone. The illustrations are exceedingly 
well done, and the slides sent out with them excellent, and beside 
this, the letterpress gives one the whole of the information known 
to refer to the subjects under consideration. We notice several 
important omissions in the Bibliography, but this section, no 
doubt, will be rendered more complete as time goes on. 
PortTaBLE Micro Lamp.—Will some reader kindly say if he 
knows of a really good pocket lamp, suitable for meetings, which 
has the double advantage of being cheap, and occupying small 
space. A figure appeared a year or two ago in Sccence Gossip of a 
-handy lamp, but it was, I suspect, costly.—JB. 
SEASIDE COLLECTING GRouND. — Which is the best placc, 
within easy distance of Manchester, for a microscopist >—Z. 
Cuair or NaruraL History.—Professor Cossar Ewart has 
been appointed to the chair of Natural History in the University 
of Edinburgh, vacated by the resignation of Mr. Ray Lankester. 

