. Journal of applied microscopy and laboratory methods. access directly from without through a vestibule doorway, while the instruc-tor may enter behind the lecture-table directly from the laboratory hallway, or,by a door to the left of this, from the adjoining preparation room. (See and 2 for general arrangement.) The seats, with a capacity of 310, extend straight across the room, rising on8- to 9-inch steps from the lecture-table to within 9 feet of the opposite are comfortable church pews of oak, with antique finish, 2 8 from backto back, and each one subdivided by cast-iro
. Journal of applied microscopy and laboratory methods. access directly from without through a vestibule doorway, while the instruc-tor may enter behind the lecture-table directly from the laboratory hallway, or,by a door to the left of this, from the adjoining preparation room. (See and 2 for general arrangement.) The seats, with a capacity of 310, extend straight across the room, rising on8- to 9-inch steps from the lecture-table to within 9 feet of the opposite are comfortable church pews of oak, with antique finish, 2 8 from backto back, and each one subdivided by cast-iron arm rests 19 apart; the object ofthis being to ensure sufficient room for comfort to each individual, and also todiscourage any tendency on the part of the occupants to lounge. There is acenter aisle of 2 8, and an aisle 3 6 in width along each lateral wall. Theceiling, 17 6 high at the point occupied by the instructors table, is of paneledsteel, painted with zinc paint to match the lighter parts of the walls, which are and Laboratory Methods. 1237. 1238 Journal of Applied Microscopy of light buff pressed brick, laid in mortar of corresponding color, and smoothlyfinished. For a distance of five feet above the floor the color of the brick is achocolate. Illumination is supplied by rows of windows extending up to the ceiling onthe east and west walls ; in addition to which electricity is provided for use ondark days and at night. Ventilation is through a large stack heated by steam coils. Heating is inpart by direct radiation from steam radiators, and in part indirectly from largesteam coils placed beneath the perforated stairways entering the room. Besidesa large lecture-table provided with gas, water, and sinks, the instructor has athand movable racks for the exhibition of diagrams used in the lectures.
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