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formed the subject of a paper, an example which might be more 

 largely followed. 



The Annual Dinner of the Club was held at the Holborn Res- 

 taurant, on Dec. 12th. Dr. W. B. Carpenter, C.B., F.R.S., in the 

 chair, and was attended by about 100 members and guests. The 

 success of these entertainments is entirely due to the efforts of the 

 Sub-Committee, officially appointed two years ago, and their services 

 are certainly appreciated by all who benefit by them. The musical 

 arrangements were, as usual, most admirably conducted by Messrs. 

 Cole and Willson. 



The Excursionists' Annual Dinner was held at Leatherhead, on 

 June 19th, instead of June 27th, as announced. On this account 

 probably, the number was rather smaller than usual, but the dinner 

 itself, under the presidency of Prof. Charles Stewart, left nothing 

 to be desired, and the vocal music contributed by the Messrs. 

 Rogers and friends added considerably to the pleasure of the 

 gathering. 



The four numbers of the Journal issued since the last report are 

 sufficient evidence of the care and ability bestowed upon them by 

 our esteemed editor, Mr. Hailes. The necessary expense incurred 

 in producing them forms a large item in our accounts, and it is 

 trusted that members will continue to supply material which shall 

 justify the outlay and the reputation of the Club. For the future 

 the Journal will be published by Messrs. Williams and Norgate, of 

 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C. 



The great privilege of holding our meetings at University Col- 

 lege has again been renewed by the Council, and the thanks of the 

 Club are due to them for this and other favours. 



Your Committee have also to thank the Officers of the Club for 

 their various services, and in conclusion they confidently look for- 

 ward to a continuance of the career of prosperity and usefulness 

 which has been so characteristic of the Quekett Microscopical 

 Club during its twenty years' existence. 



