Chapter V: MISCELLANEOUS.--Herbet's Tepid Douche.--Apparatus in use

for bathing soldiers in the French barracks.--1 illustration.

Kent's Torsion Balance.--A new type of balance, involving
torsional suspension instead of knife edges.--5 illustrations.

Preservative Liquid.--Note on preservation of organic
substances.

The Falls of Gairsoppa.--The great Indian falls, higher than
Niagara.--2 illustrations.

The New British Coinage and Jubilee Medal.--Illustrations and
descriptions of the new pieces.--8 illustrations.

The Winner of the Derby.--Portrait and description of Merry
Hampton.