The CHAIRMAN thought that the lucid manner in which Captain Douglas Galton had explained the necessities of the household, and the difficulties in the way of overcoming the evil, and the manner in which science must be brought to bear upon the subject, had rendered clear many problems which had been hitherto obscure. He feared the evil of which so many complaints were made was one of such enormous extent that no method was likely to be introduced for some time which would bring about a general amelioration. Any such remedy would, no doubt, come from heating by hot water rather than by gas. Many experiments had been made in this system of heating, but they had been by no means successful, as it had been found that the radiating power was too small, and the products of gas could not be kept out of the apartments. In some instances explosions had occurred. Though it might be difficult to apply the methods which had been suggested, he thought no one would regret having expended an hour in listening to the able lecture. He begged to propose a cordial vote of thanks to Captain Douglas Galton.

The resolution passed unanimously.

Upon the proposal of Mr. WHEELER, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman for presiding.

HEALTHY FURNITURE.

BY

ROBERT W. EDIS, F.S.A.

VOL. III.-H. L.

JULY 7TH, 1884.

REPORT OF A SPEECH ON HEALTHY

FURNITURE.

By ROBERT W. EDIS, F.S.A.

Dr. ERNEST HART in the chair.

The CHAIRMAN said one of the objects of the promoters of that Exhibition was to study health not only in its drier and more scientific aspects-health as understood by the doctor or chemist or philanthropist, who was aiming at some great public object, but besides taking in those larger questions of health treated from their highest and most abstract standpoint, the aim was also to take in everything which could touch the healthy life of the home; for although the Health Exhibition was the main title, its sub-titles were the habitation, dress and technical education. In order that health should be studied most fruitfully it should be studied in its practical applications to all that concerned the surroundings of our daily life, and Mr. Edis was a gentleman who had given special attention to the combination of art with health in the decoration of our homes. There were many people who, in going through the Exhibition and noticing some of the very pretty houses and decorations might say, What had they to do with health? but that would be a question which Mr. Edis would answer. To ask what chairs and tables, walls, carpets, and hangings had to do with health was really to