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September. — "" On a new species of Adineta foand in moss," 

 by Mr. D. Bryce. " Observations on pond-life from the 

 W. Indies," by Mr. W. H. King. 

 October. — " On the measurement of optical tube-length," 

 by Mr. A. Ashe. " Notes on Rotifers," by Mr. G. 

 Western. 

 November. — "On the Entomostraca of Wanstead Park," by 

 Mr. Scourfield. " On two new Cysticerci found in Cyclops 

 agilis,'' by Mr. T. B. Rosseter. 

 December. — " On the mineralization of the minute tissues of 

 animals and plants," b}^ Prof. W. C.Williamson, F.R.S. 

 Descriptions of new instruments and various notes on many 

 subjects were also brought before the meetings, a record of 

 which will be found in the proceedings. It is an encouraging 

 feature to note some new^ names amongst the contributors, an 

 example the Committee trust will be extensively followed, as 

 thev are convinced that considerable talent is latent in the 

 Club. 



Under the able direction of our energetic Treasurer, the 

 finances, as will be seen from the balance-sheet, are in a very 

 satisfactory condition. The amount from subscriptions is larger 

 than usual, and the proceeds from the sale of the Journal much 

 beyond the average. The latter item is due to a thorough re- 

 vision of the stock in the hands of our publishers, which had 

 not been undertaken for some time. 



With regard to the Journal itself, the lamented death of our 

 Editor before alluded to, who had successfully conducted it for 

 many years, might have caused your Committee both anxiety 

 and difficulty, but, as the majority of members are aware, Mr. 

 Nelson most kindly undertook the by no means light duties of 

 the editorship, and they are assured that in his hands it will be 

 carried on with ability and success, and that its present reputa- 

 tion will be thoroughly maintained. It has, however, been 

 deemed advisable to alter the dates of publication from January 

 and July to March and October, which will permit a more even 

 distribution of the subject matter than the former arrangement 

 and be more convenient in several ways. It has also been 

 found necessary to increase its price to non-members to 3s. 6d. 

 per number. 



A Special Exhibition was held in May at Freemasons' 



