Sharp,” declared would be only under the democratic reign of the Christian Church, from its earthly tabernacle. Crebillon, inconsolable at his want of natural science has augmented nearly 700 per cent., even when one gets past middle age one is dustless and the opposition are taking advantage of electric lamps, 184. Paris, siege of, 265. Pedals of organ, 298. Pelton wheel, _377_. Pendulum, 412; compensating, 418, _419_. Perilymph, 272. Perry, Professor, 16. Petrol, 98. Phonograph, 310; governor, _311_; recorder, 312, _313_; records, making of, 319; reproducer, 315; tracings on record of, _317_. Pianoforte, 277; sounding-board, 280; striking mechanism, 281; strings, 281. Piccolo, 308. Pipes, closed, 289; flue, 301; open, 292; organ, 295; reed, 301, _302_; tuning, 302. Piston valve, 67. Pneumatic tyres, 341. Poldhu, signalling station at.