1902. ^5 



IRISH SOCIETIES. 



ROYAL ZOOLOaiCAL SOCIETY. 



Recent gifts include a Monkey from Mr. W. M. Smith, a Baboon 

 from Mrs. Dane, a Badger from Mr. N. Hamilton, and a Zebra Cow from 

 Major Lambart. 



DUBLIN MICROSCOPICAL CLUB. 



Nov. 13. — The Club met at Irciuster House, Mr. Greenwood Pim, 

 President, in the Chair. 



Before entering upon the ordinary business of the meeting, a Presenta- 

 tion, consisting of a prismatic binocular glass and an inkstand, both 

 bearing suitable inscriptions, was made to Mr. F. W. Moore, vSecretary 

 of the Club, in connection with his approaching marriage. 



The President, on behalf of the members and ex-members who had 

 contributed, expressed their high appreciation of Mr. Moore's services 

 as Secretary of the Club, and their most cordial wishes for the health, 

 and happiness of Mr. and Mrs. Moore. 



Mr. Moore suitably replied, very warmly thanking the Club. 



Mr. M'Ardi^E exhibited dried specimens of Z)/^^^;;//;/^ uncinatum, C. M. 

 and a slide showing the distinctive leaf areolatiou which, on account of 

 the rich and varied colours (often a golden green) makes a beautiful 

 microscopic object. The plant was collected for the first time in Ireland 

 last May by himself and Rev. Canon Lett, on the slopes of Mount Nephin, 

 Co. Mayo, as noted in the Irish Natiwalist for October, p. 196. It is also 

 reported from Scotland and Sweden. 



Mr. Moore showed a complete flower, and sections through the 

 labellum and sepals of Biilbophylln/n cylindraceiim. This little orchid is 

 very rare, and is found in the warmer parts of the Himalayas. A complete 

 inflorescence was also shown. The section through the labellum showed 

 the peculiar cellular out-growths which gives the rough appearance to 

 the su'face of that organ. 



BELFAST NATURAL HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHICAL 



SOCIETY. 



December 10.— A meeting was held in the Museum, when an address 

 was given by Francis C. Forth, Assoc.R.C.Sc.I., Principal of the 

 Municipal Technical Institute, Belfast, on the subject, '■ The Municipal 

 Technical Institute ; its Aims and Aspirations." 



