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D eCi i7 # — An Old Culpeper-type Microscope, in brass. by J. Harris and 

 Son, British Museum, Loudon. Presented by Miss 

 Sparks. 

 „ Portable Microscope by Bate. London. Presented by Messrs. 

 Evershed and Son, Hove. 



The Society hopes before long to be able to publish an illustrated 

 descriptive catalogue of the unique collection of Microscopes in its 

 possession. The matter is now being dealt with by Mr. Rousselet, 

 Mr. Cheshire, and the Members of the Brass and Glass Section. 



SLIDES. 



The following slides have been presented to the Society during the 

 year : — 



Prof. Sigmund's Histological Preparations, 36 slides and descriptive ^ 

 text. Presented by Messrs. Carl Zeiss, London. 



Three slides of " Coumarin," a new preparation. Presented by 

 Mr. Gr. M. Beaumont. 



In addition to the above donations, the electric light installation was 

 presented to the Society by Mr. F. E. L. Low. 



MEETINGS. 



During the year 1913, eight Ordinary Meetings have been held — all 

 of which have been well attended. The Conversazione which was so 

 successful last year was repeated this year, and again held at King's 

 College through the courtesy of the Principals. The attendance ex- 

 ceeded that of the previous year, and the exhibits were of unusual 

 interest. The Conversazione appears likely to be a prominent feature 

 and is unquestionably popular. All Fellows were invited to exhibit. 



A sub-committee has been appointed to advise as to whether any 

 changes should be made in the constitution of the Council. 



The Sectional Meetings had a very successful year. The Biological 

 Section, under the Secretaryship of Mr. Scourfield, held eight Meetings, 

 with an average attendance of 19. 



The Brass and Glass Section, under the Secretaryship of Mr. 

 Cheshire, held five Meetings with an average attendance of 12. 



Mr. Cyril F. Hill (Hon. Treasurer) then read the Financial state- 

 ment for the rear 1913. 



The President! remarked that the Society seemed to be in an 

 exceedingly satisfactory condition. The Meetings during the past 

 year had been characterized by great activity and interest, and now the 

 Treasurer's report had just informed them that their finance was on a 



