II. DECORATIVE ART.--Decoration.--The study of ornaments.--By
Miss MARIE R. GARESCHE.--The principles of ornament and
relations between nature and art; ancient and mediæval art
contrasted.--1 illustration.


III. ELECTRICITY.--Electric Registering Apparatus for Meteorological
Instruments.--Grime's telemareograph described; an apparatus
giving distant registrations of tidal phenomena.--2 illustrations.

The Montaud Accumulator.--Full account of construction and
power of this recent battery.--4 illustrations.


IV. ENGINEERING.--Belt Joints.--A new cement, the "Hercules
glue," and its adaptation for cementing belt joints.


V. MINERALOGY.--Precious Stones of the United States.--A review
of Mr. G.F. KUNZ'S recent report on this subject.


VI. MISCELLANEOUS.--A Clinical Lesson at "La Salpetriere."--A
portraiture picture by M. ANDRE BROUILLET, of a clinic.--2
illustrations.

Inauguration of the statue of Denis Papin.--The statue to Papin
erected in Paris by popular subscription.--1 illustration.

The Action of the Magnet in Hypnosis.--The nullity of the action