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from  the  injured  cocoon  of  the  silk  worm.  It  is  equal  to  our  bond  paper  and  of 
a  better  appearance. 
Ito-Masa  or  Thread  grass,  from  Thuya  obtusa,  an  arbor  vitse,  for  shaving  work 
as  it  is  susceptible  to  a  very  close  shaving,  of  great  durability  and  can  be  then 
worked  up  into  articles  of  utility  as  well  as  decoration.  The  finest  article  of 
this  kind  is  2%  yards  long  and  8  inches  wide,  and  is  fastened  upon  paper  and 
used  for  writing  only  by  the  Emperor  and  those  associated  with  him. 
Rice  Straw  from  Oriza  sativa  for  cordage,  paper  of  all  descriptions  from 
writing  to  wrapping. 
Paper  Mulberry  or  Kuwa,  Broussenetia  papyri/era,  furnishes  as  much  if  not 
more  paper  bulk  than  the  Rice  straw  and  the  two  are  often  used  in  combina- 
tion with  each  other  and  the  Mitsumata  Bark,  Edgeworthia  papyri/era. 
The  Ganpi,  Wickstroemia  canescens,  furnishes  the  be^t  quality  of  tracing 
paper,  as  it  has  the  highest  lustre. 
Tengujyo,  a  mixture,  but  principally  Mulberry,  is  used  for  papering  window 
glass  instead  of  using  ground  glass. 
Sukikomi,  a  Mulberry  paper,  is  the  ordinary  Japanese  napkin,  while  the 
finer  grades  of  these  articles  are  made  from  the  Mitsumata  Bark.  Another  glass 
covering  in  colors  is  a  beautiful  paper  obtained  from  a  seaweed  and  resembles 
very  much  a  gelatin  film,  but  has  no  gelatin  properties. 
Professor  Ryan  exhibited  an  automatic  bottle  filler,  invented  by  Mr.  Verbur. 
It  consists  of  two  measuring  chambers  connected  together  by  pipes,  in  which 
was  a  three-way  cock.  When  turned  in  one  way  it  opened  a  pipe  leading  to  a  hose 
attached  to  the  container,  located  in  an  upper  room  or  at  least  at  some  eleva- 
tion. Through  this  hose  one  of  the  chambers  is  filled  while  the  other  may  be 
emptied,  upon  reversing  the  cock  the  flow  from  the  container  is  directed  to 
the  container  just  emptied,  and  the  container  just  filled  discharges  its  con- 
tents into  the  bottle  placed  to  receive  them.  The  measuring  chambers  are  made 
of  various  sizes  from  four  ounces  to  one  pint. 
Professor  Lowe  exhibited  a  prescription  check  device.  It  consists  of  a  plated 
rod  supplied  with  a  number  of  chips  and  checks.  When  the  prescription  is 
received  a  check  is  given  to  the  party  presenting  the  prescription  which  is  at 
once  attached  to  the  clip  and  is  so  retained  until  the  prescription  is  delivered. 
A  discussion  followed,  but  the  general  opinion  was  that  the  best  way  was  to 
affix  the  name  of  the  party  to  the  prescription. 
Mr.  F.  Iv.  John's  plan  of  giving  a  card  upon  which  diagonal  lines  were  ruled 
and  then  cut  in  half,  one  part  being  given  to  the  messenger,  the  other  kept 
with  the  prescription,  was  also  commented  on. 
The  thanks  of  the  College  were  tendered  to  the  various  authors,  and  the 
papers  referred  to  the  Publication  Committee  for  publication. 
There  being  no  further  business,  on  motion  adjourned. 
T.   S.  WlEGAND, 
Registrar. 
