8 



Catalogue is in course of preparation, which will include the 

 numerous and valuable contributions recently made. This 

 work, which is of some considerable extent and difficulty, 

 will, when completed, greatly increase the value of the 

 collection, by rendering it more easy of reference than it is 

 at present. 



The Ordinary and Conversational Meetings have been 

 unusually well attended during the past year, and the objects 

 exhibited have been more numerous, and of greater scientific 

 interest than formerly. The assistance and information so 

 freely given by the more experienced Members on methods 

 of mounting and manipulation, &c, have greatly tended to 

 improve the quality of such work produced by. Members of 

 the Club, among which may be found some of the highest 

 class specimens of amateur microscopical preparations. The 

 value of such instruction to young microscopists cannot well 

 be over-rated. 



The Treasurer's Report speaks for itself, showing, as it 

 does, a satisfactory balance, and a prudent and economical 

 expenditure of the funds of the Club. It is to be regretted, 

 however, that a large amount is still outstanding from 

 unpaid Subscriptions. 



The Journal continues to be published at suitable intervals, 

 and contains the Papers read and faithful reports of the oral 

 communications made at the meetings and the discussions 

 thereon. Its circulation outside the Club has increased, 

 and it is favourably noticed in many British and Foreign 

 Publications. 



The Excursions have been well attended, and productive 

 of many interesting specimens in various branches of Natural 

 History. The attention of the Members is particularly called 

 to this portion of the work of the Club, and information 



