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Messrs. Beck and to Messrs. Baker for the loan of the micro- 

 scopes used. 



At the request of the President, Dr. E. J. Spitta said he 

 wished to ask members present to join with him, acting as 

 president of the committee appointed for the purpose, in pre- 

 senting to their Honorary Librarian, Mr. Alpheus Smith, a small 

 token of the gratitude felt by the members of the Club, and 

 their appreciation of his services in acting as Librarian for the 

 long period of thirty-six years. Unfortunately, Dr. Spitta said r 

 he had had no notice that he was to have this matter placed 

 in his hands, or he would have expended more time in the pre- 

 paration of his remarks. Mr. Smith was a man peculiarly 

 fitted for the work, and he had, besides, executed his duties in 

 strict conformity to the rules of the Quekett Microscopical Club, 

 and he was quite sure that not one single member could be 

 found to say a word against him. He had very much pleasure 

 in asking Mr. Alpheus Smith to accept a small silver box con- 

 taining an amount of fifty sovereigns individually subscribed 

 by members. He would ask him to receive it as a memento, 

 and not as a quid pro quo for his services, which could not be 

 given a money value, and he hoped that he would understand 

 that, however small it was as a gift in proportion to his services, 

 great was the sentiment connected with it. 



Mr. W. Wesche, F.B.M.S., said he wished to add his testimony 

 to that of Dr. Spitta, and he was very pleased indeed to see this 

 recognition by the Club of Mr. Smith's long and faithful service. 



Mr. C. F. Itonsselet, F.R.M.S., was very pleased to associate 

 himself with this proposal. When he first came to the meetings 

 of the Quekett Club, some twenty- seven years ago, Mr. Smith was 

 occupying the same position he still held, and he was sure he was 

 voicing the general feeling when he said that he hoped Mr. Smith 

 would occupy it for very many more years. 



Dr. Spitta said that he was very pleased indeed to make this 

 presentation. He had as yet but a short acquaintance with 

 the Club ; but, even so, was able to appreciate the way their 

 library was kept. He had very much pleasure in asking Mr. 

 Smith to accept the testimonial on behalf of members of the 

 Club. 



Mi-. Alpheus Smith, who, on rising, was greeted with continued 

 applause, said that it might be of interest to members if he gave 



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