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across any male rotifers in South Africa. He expressed his 

 gratitude to Mr. Bryce for the assistance he had given, and his 

 admiration for the system of classification he had originated* 

 At the suggestion of the chairman, a very hearty vote of thanks 

 was accorded by acclamation to Mr. Milne for his lecture. The 

 chairman also proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Biss, of the 

 Photomicrographic Society, who had come at very short notice, 

 and notwithstanding the terrible weather, to take charge of 

 the lantern in the unavoidable absence of their own member 

 who usually undertook that duty. This motion was heartily 

 endorsed. 



At the 516th Ordinary Meeting of the Club, held on April 25th,. 

 1916, the President, Arthur Dendy, D.Sc, F.R.S., in the chair, 

 the minutes of the meeting held on March 28th were read and 

 confirmed. 



Messrs. Emile Topsent, Arthur W. Aldis and Rev. W. Francis 

 Deey, M.A., were balloted for and duly elected members of the 

 Club. 



The President said the members would be sorry to hear he 

 had just received the news of the death of Mr. C. Lees Curties, 

 which occurred on April 24th. He and his father before him 

 had built up a unique business, and 244 High Holborn was 

 regarded by many as a rendezvous where one was sure to meet 

 some kindred spirit and to hear the latest scientific news. Mr. 

 C. L. Curties greatly extended the business by the establish- 

 ment of a factory where microscope stands are made, and of an 

 optical department for the construction of object glasses. He 

 had a thorough knowledge of the microscope, as well as a wide 

 and varied acquaintance with all sorts of scientific instruments. 

 He was always ready to place his expert knowledge at the 

 disposal of anyone who asked his advice. There can be little 

 doubt that his death was hastened by the heavy strain due to 

 extra work on account of the war, and to his persistent refusal 

 to give himself a much-needed holiday. Mr. Curties had been 

 a most useful member, always willing to give assistance to the 

 Club in every way, and his kindness and courtesy were known 

 to all. He was elected a member in June 1880 and F.R.M.S. in 

 1894. A formal motion of regret and condolence with the 

 relatives was passed. 



