116 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOCIETY. 



JOURNAL. 



During the year, 10 valuable papers on important subjects have 

 been recorded iu the Transactions of the Society, and the Summaries 

 of Current Researches in Zoology, Botany, Microscopy and Metallography 

 have been continued on lines similar to those of former years, and 

 have maintained their previous high standard. The best thanks of the 

 Council are due to the Editorial Staff. 



LIBRARY. 



The Library has been maintained in good order, and a number of 

 useful and valuable works have been given. 



INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS. 



The instruments and apparatus in the Society's Collection continue 

 to be in excellent condition, and steps have been taken for their proper 

 display by procuring another large showcase. 



During the past twelve months the following donations have been 

 received : — 



An Old Microscope. Presented by Mr. Ernest Keevil. 



Lieberkiihn Microscope. Presented by Mr. Alpheus Smith. 



Lenses, Apparatus and MSS., etc., of the late J. J. Lister. Pre- 

 sented by the Executors of the late Lord Lister. 



Marble bust of J. J. Lister. Presented by the Executors of the 

 late Lord Lister. 



Half a dozen Glass Troughs, for pond -life, etc. Presented by Mr. 

 Samuel Glover. 



Slide of Navicida socialis. Presented by Mr. Chalkley Palmer. 



Engraving of Benjamin Martin. Presented by Mr. Court. 



MEETINGS. 



During the year 1912 six Ordinary Meetings have been held — all 

 of which have been well attended — and one Conversazione, which was 

 held at King's College through the courtesy of the Principals, and was 

 very successful. 



The Sectional Meetings have now fully justified their institution. 



The Biological Section under the Secretaryship of Mr. Scourfield 

 held eight Meetings, with an average attendance of 17. 



The Brass and Glass Section under the Secretaryship of Mr. Cheshire 

 held six Meetings, with an average attendance of 8. 



Mr. Wynne Baxter (Hon. Treasurer) then read the Financial State- 

 ment for the year 1912. Mr. Baxter said he was very pleased to say he 

 was in a position to present a much more satisfactory report this year 

 than on any previous occasion. Whereas last year there was a balance 

 against the Society of 170/., this year there was a credit balance of SQL, 

 though it must be remembered that circumstances had rendered it neces- 

 sary to sell 220/. worth of capital. It was, however, satisfactory to note 



