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another Course during the next Session, extending the 

 series into the Nineteenth Century, which the Council 

 have reason to hope will be acceded to. 



The Fourth Course, consisting of Four Lectures 

 " On English BaUads, Songs, and Song Writers, to the 

 close of the Eighteenth Century," was delivered by 

 Mr. Martin Cawood. These Lectures, which were 

 ably illustrated by efficient Vocalists, afforded much 

 pleasure to a numerous audience. 



The Fifth Course, of Four Lectures " On Electricity 

 and Magnetism," by Mr. W. S. Ward, which was 

 postponed from the last Session, was delivered in 

 February and March last. The Experiments, which 

 included the exhibition of the Electric Light and the 

 effects of Dia-magnetism, were brilliant and successful, 

 and the whole Course fully sustained the high reputation 

 of the Lecturer. 



The concluding Series, consisting of Four Lectures 

 "On the Natural Classification of Plants," was delivered 

 by Dr. He axon, and evinced an accurate and minute 

 acquaintance with the different structures, uses, and pro- 

 perties of many of the most important families of the 

 Vegetable Kingdom. The Course was illustrated by 

 numerous diagrams and specimens. 



In accordance with the wish of many of the 

 Members, another Conversazione was held in the 

 Society's Rooms during the present Session. It was 

 numerously attended, and proved quite as successful as 



