| I. | ARCHÆOLOGY.—Archæological Discoveries at Cadiz.—The discoveryof Phenician relics in Spain, with the possibility of futureimportant research in that region.—2 illustrations |
| Prehistoric Horse in America.—Curious discovery of an aboriginaldrawing in Nicaragua.—1 illustration |
| II. | ASTRONOMY.—A Plea for the Common Telescope.—By G.E.LUMSDEN.—The increasing interest in astronomy and instances ofwork done by telescopes of moderate power, giving examplesfrom the work of celebrated observers |
| III. | BIOGRAPHY.—Alfred Tennyson.—Biographical note of thegreat poet, now past his 80th year, with portrait.—1 illustration |
| Fiftieth Year of the Prince of Wales.—The Prince of Walesand his family, with notes of his life and habits.—1 illustration |
| IV. | CHEMISTRY.—American Association—Ninth Annual Report ofthe Committee on Indexing Chemical Literature.—A very importantreport upon the titular subject, with probabilities of future advancein this line.—The chemical index of the SCIENTIFICAMERICAN and SUPPLEMENT |
| Apparatus for the Estimation of Fat in Milk.—By E. MOLINARI.—Details of a method of determining fat in milk, with illustrationof the apparatus employed |
| Further Researches upon the Element Fluorine.—By A.E. TUTTON.—Additional researches upon this element, following upthe work outlined by M. MOISSAN.—3 illustrations |
| The Allotropic Conditions of Silver.—A recent letter from M.CAREY LEA on this subject, with note of its presentation beforethe French Academy by M. BERTHELOT |
| The French Wine Law.—Recent enactment as to the adulterationsof wine |
| V. | CIVIL ENGINEERING.—Modern Methods of Quarrying.—A recentpaper of great value to all interested in exploiting quarries.—Themost recent methods described, tending now to replace thecruder processes.—12 illustrations |
| The Trotter Curve Ranger.—A surveying instrument for layingoff railroad curves, with full details of its theory, construction,and use in the field.—4 illustrations |
| VI. | METALLURGY.—The Great Bell of the Basilica of the SacredHeart of Montmartre.—The founding of the great bell "La Savoyarde"at the Paccard foundry in France.—Description of thebell, its inscriptions, and decorations.—3 illustrations |
