XI. MISCELLANEOUS.--The California Raisin Industry.--How raisins
are grown and packed in California, with valuable figures
and data.

The Recent Battles in Chile.--The recent battles of Concon and
Vina del Mar.--2 illustrations.

XII. NATURAL HISTORY.--The Whale-headed Stork.--A curious bird,
a habitant of Africa and of great rarity.--1 illustration.

XIII. NAVAL ENGINEERING.--A Twin Screw Launch Run by a Compound
Engine.--The application of a single compound tandem
engine to driving twin screws.--2 illustrations.

Improvements in the Construction of River and Canal
Barges.--By M. RITTER.--A very peculiar and ingenious system of
construction, enabling the same vessel to be used at greater or
less draught according to the requirements and conditions of the
water.--5 illustrations.

Reefing Sails from the Deck--An effective method of reefing,
one which has been subjected to actual trial repeatedly in bad
weather off Cape Horn.--3 illustrations.

XIV. PHYSICS.--The Cyclostat.--An apparatus for observing
bodies in rapid rotary motion.--5 illustrations.

XV. TECHNOLOGY.--A New Process for the Bleaching of Jute.--By
Messrs. LEYKAM and TOSEFOTHAL.--A method of rendering
the fiber of jute perfectly white, with full details.