eared more
marvellous than the realisation that man has the power to pierce the
veil that shrouds the mystery that had hitherto baffled him.

The lecturer explained how the effect of a given agent--a chemical
solution or an electric current--is profoundly modified by the dose a
given intensity, producing one effect and a different intensity giving
rise to an effect diametrically opposite. This is the reason of the
inexplicable anomalies which have baffled many investigators. Numerous
are the forces which act on growth some helping, others retarding, the
effects being further modified by the strength and duration of
application. These factors that determine growth are each to be studied
in detail, and the laws of effect of each to be discovered. There can be
no real advance in scientific agriculture until this is done.

--_Amrita Bazar Patrika_, 19-1-1918.

SIR J. C. BOSE AT BOMBAY.

There was a brilliant gathering at the Royal Opera House on Tuesday the
22nd January 1918, when Sir Jagadis Bose gave a deeply interesting
lecture on the history of the inception of his Institute in Calcutta and
its aims together with an exposition of his scientific researches
illustrated by lantern slides. The theatre was full long before the
lecture commenced and several prominent people were present the bulk of
the audience consisting of Indians.

Mr. Tilak in introducing the distinguished lecturer to the audience
referred to Professor Bose's lasting services not only to the Indian
nation but to the whole world. These references to Dr. Bose and his work
elicited frequent applause from the large audience.

A FIFTY THOUSAND RUPEES LECTURE.

Sir Jagadis, who was accorded a most enthusiastic ovation on rising to
address the gathering, acknowledged his gratitude to the public of
Bombay who proved their appreciation of his work by their presence there
that evening, and the fact that they had subscribed Rs. 50,000 for the
occasion. He then gave a brief explanatory account of the nature and
scope of his work, which he had planned and carried out alone for many
years amidst many and varied difficulties. He gave an exposition by the
aid of one of the delicate instruments of his own invention of how
plants respond to various sounds and tunes and the beautiful colour
display which was observed in this connection appeared as though he were
a magician with a wand.

PLANTS UNDER ANAESTHETICS

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