include the numerous specimens presented from time to time 

 since the publication of the last catalogue. Objects which 

 have become damaged and useless have been removed ; 

 additions have been made by donation and purchase in those 

 sections which were before but scantily represented; and an 

 approach has been made towards that most desirable ac- 

 quisition — a good type collection of microscopical objects. 

 The valuable additions made during the past year have 

 greatly contributed to this. Besides the objects mentioned 

 in the printed catalogue, many others which are of interest 

 only to those following special branches of study are pre- 

 served, and are readily accessible. 



The attendances at the Ordinary and Conversational 

 Meetings have been very satisfactory : at the latter, the 

 "Instructions on Elementary Subjects " have proved at- 

 tractive, so much so as to warrant their continuation in the 

 future, at suitable intervals. They are designed to give 

 to those who may desire it, instruction in the rudiments 

 of various subjects connected with microscopy, in such 

 a manner as not to interfere in any way with the freedom 

 and social character of the " Gossip Nights." 



The Excursions have been fairly successful and well 

 attended, showing that the old "hunting grounds" have not 

 altogether lost their interest to microscopists. Introduction 

 to new localities, easily accessible from London, would, 

 however, be very desirable. The friendly feeling existing 

 between the Club and the Societies whose members meet us 

 on these occasions continues unabated. 



The Journal contains, as heretofore, the papers read 

 before the Club, and a record of its proceedings. In the 

 four volumes now completed will be found much that is 

 useful and interesting to the general Microscopist, as well 

 as to Members of the Club. 



