REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. 



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Reports and Proceedings of various Societies. 

 A new Catalogue has been prepared by the Hon. Librarian, and 

 will be issued with the present Report. 



The following slides have been presented for the Cabinet : — 



By Mr. J. Clark 



The Dianer Committee 

 Mr H. H. Dobson 

 Mr. J. D. Hardy 

 Mr. H. Hensoldt 

 Mr. Joshua 



Mr. F. Kitton 



Mrs. Moginie 



Mr. F. W. Morris 

 Dr. Partridge ... 

 Mr B. W. Priest 



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In addition to these we possess, by subscription, the admirable 

 specimens accompanying Mr. A. C. Cole's " Studies in Microscopical 

 Science." 



The donation by Mr. E. M. Nelson of one of- the late Mr. 

 Nobert's 19 band test plates deserves special mention, on account 

 both of its great intrinsic and its historical value. 



The excursions have proved attractive and productive, the weather 

 having for the most part been favourable for them. In particular 

 the day excursion to Whitstable was highly successful. 



The spoliation of many favourite localities, for example that near 

 Snaresbrook, is a matter of great regret, and the efforts of all who 

 are interested in the study of microscopical life should be directed 

 to securing, wherever practicable, the preservation of such places in 

 their natural condition. 



The great delay in the issue of the Journal has been occasioned 

 by the long-continued indisposition of your Secretary. His retire- 

 ment from the office of Editor, the duties of which Mr. Hailes has 

 now undertaken, will no doubt put an end to such delays in the 

 future. The numbers now in the press record the proceedings down 

 to the meeting of April 27th, and the remainder to the present 

 date will be published as speedily as possible. 



Your Committee have invested an additional sum of £40 out of 

 the subscriptions in new three per cent, annuities, making an amount 

 of £80 available for any special requirements. The remainder of 



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