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knew of suitable localities to which excursions might be made during the 

 summer, should send in the names of such places as early as possible to the 

 Secretary. 



Dr. Braithwaite expressed his willingness to assist any gentlemen who pur- 

 posed taking up the study of Bryology, in naming their specimens ; and he 

 hoped that during the coming excursion season many additions would be made 

 not only to the collection of Mosses which was gathered together by the club, 

 but also to that portion of the Flora of Middlesex now in preparation. 



The President announced the Annual Soiree at University College, by the 

 kind permission of the Council, on Friday, March 11th. 



K. T. Lewis. 



ANNUAL SOIREE. 



At University College, March 11th, 1870. 



By the kind permission of the Council, the Club has again held its Annual 

 Soiree at University College, and in no respect was this last inferior to any of its 

 predecessors. The increased number of members since last year compelled the 

 Committee, rather against their will, to reduce the number of tickets allotted 

 to each member, below the allowance of previous years, but there was no other 

 alternative, except in overcrowded rooms. Notwithstanding this reduction, the 

 company was as large as the commodious suite of rooms could accommodate 

 with comfort to the visitors. The sources of attraction were so numerous and 

 varied that the only means by which we can hope to convey any idea of the 

 entertainment is to furnish as complete a list as we have been able to compile 

 of the principal objects exhibited. The Soiree Committee deserve the best 

 thanks of the Club for the success they achieved, and the exhibitors, for sup- 

 porting them in such hearty and efficient manner. 



The following objects were exhibited by members and their friends, in the 

 Library and Museum : — 



Allbon, W., Weevil, C (meatus tamarasii. 



,, Eggs of Parasite of Mallee Bird. 



Andrew, A. R., Tongue of Cricket. 



,, Under Cuticle of Ivy Leaf, showing hairs. 



, , Ivy Leaf, showing structure of veins. 



Barratt, T. J., Section of Human Tongue, injected. 



Bentley, C. S., Kidney of Cat. 

 Bevington,W. A., (No return.) 



Blankley, F., Hairs of Fern, polarised 



,, New Tank Microscope. 



, , New universal Revolving Stage. 



Bockett, J., Pollen of Hollyhock, by Ross' 4-inch, objective. 



Brabham, T. B., Liver of Cat. 



, , Muscle of Mouse . 



,, Lung of Dog. 



Brown, W, J., Sugar of Milk, polarised. 



