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In addition the following lectures were delivered : — 



Jan. The Senses of Insects . . . Mr. R. T. Lewis. 

 Nov. Vagabond Spiders . . . Mr. F. P. Smith. 



The Committee desires to thank the lecturers and those gentle- 

 men who have contributed their researches to the Club. 



During the year the Journal has appeared at its regular times, 

 and has been considerably increased in size and in illustrations. 

 The cost is accordingly much greater than has been considered 

 advisable for several years past, and is again as high as would be 

 warranted by the increased membership. It is hoped, however, 

 that it will be possible to maintain the present rate of expendi- 

 ture, as the Journal appeals especially to the country and 

 foreign members, and is in considerable demand as an exchange 

 with other societies both at home and abroad. 



With the cordial support of some of the principal members of 

 the trade, six demonstrations on the practical use of the micro- 

 scope and its accessories were arranged for the current session. 

 Three demonstrations have already been given which have been 

 highly appreciated, and have attracted an unusually large 

 attendance of members and visitors. It is obvious that such 

 demonstrations entail much time and labour in their preparation, 

 not to mention the use of much valuable apparatus, and the 

 cordial thanks of the members are accordingly due to Messrs. 

 H. F. Angus, F. W. Watson Baker, F.R.M.S., Conrad Beck, 

 F.R.M.S., and C. Lees Curties, F.R.M.S., for the trouble which 

 they have so willingly undertaken for the benefit of the Club. 



The Hon. Librarian reports that there has been a steady and 

 constant demand for books. There is no doubt that the Library 

 is one of the most valuable assets of the Club, and that the 

 privilege of borrowing works of reference on subjects which lie 

 outside the scope of most other libraries is keenly appreciated, 

 and attracts many members who might not otherwise join the 

 Club. The educational facilities which the Club's Library and 

 Cabinets have afforded to the thousands of individuals who have 

 made use of them since the Club was founded can hardly be 

 overestimated. 



The additions to the Library during the year were : — 



Jackson (B. D.), Glossary of Botanic Terms. 



Webb (W. M.) & Sillem (C), The British Wood-lice, 



