X. MISCELLANEOUS.--Freezing Mixtures.--A list of useful freezing
mixtures.

Sun Dials.--Two interesting forms of sun dials described.
--3 illustrations.

The Undying Germ Plasm and the Immortal Soul.--By DR. R.
VON LENDENFELD.--A curious example of modern speculative
thought.

XI. NAVAL ENGINEERING.-The New British Battle Ship Empress
of India.--A first class battle ship recently launched at
Pembroke dockyard.

XII. TECHNOLOGY.--Composition of Wheat Grain and its Products
in the Mill.--A scientific examination of the composition of
wheat and its effect on mill products.

Fast and Fugitive Dyes.--By Prof. J.J. HAMMEL.--Practical
notes from the dyer's standpoint upon coloring agents.

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MINE TIMBERING.