Abstract

WITH the possible exception of Italy, which in 1899 and 1927 organised the notable exhibitions to commemorate, first, the centenary of the invention of the voltaic pile, and secondly, the centenary of the death of Volta, no country, we believe, has arranged so interesting and striking a display of scientific instruments, apparatus, and appliances in honour of one man as that which is to be seen in the Faraday Centenary Exhibition at the Albert Hall, formally opened by the Right Hon. J. C. Smuts on Sept. 22, just after his inauguration as president of the British Association.

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