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provided a sufficient number of subscribers could be obtained — 35 more 

 being wanted. 



Dr. M. C. Cooke read a paper " On New Freshwater Algce discovered 

 during the Year,'' the subject being illustrated by numerous coloured 

 diagrams. 



The President expressed the pleasure with which he had listened to Dr. 

 Cooke's very interesting paper. He could quite confirm all that had been 

 said as to mounting in water, having specimens in his possession which had 

 been so preserved for 12 years, and the endochrome of which was only 

 slightly faded. 



The Secretary expressed his regret to Dr. Cooke that from want of pre- 

 vious intimation more adequate means for the exhibition of his diagrams 

 had not been made ; and reminded the members that there were difficulties 

 in the way of making permanent arrangements, in consequence of the use 

 to which that room was applied by the College. 



A cordial vote of thanks to Dr. Cooke for his paper, and also for the 

 trouble which he had taken in the preparation of the diagrams, was moved 

 by the Pi-esident, and carried unanimously. 



Dr. Cooke presented two gatherings of Desmids for distribution amongst 

 the members. 



The President announced the engagements for the ensuing month, and 

 the proceedings terminated with the usual Conversazione, at which the 

 following objects were exhibited : — 



Alcyonella ... ... ... ... Mr. L. Bennett. 



Melopliagus ovinus, Sheep Tick ... Mr. F. Coles. 



Merinelion formicariiun, Ant Lion 

 Brilliant eyes of Jumping Spider, Salti 



scenicus, retaining natural form and \ Mr. F. Enock. 

 colom' 

 Moss Copper, &c. 

 Section of Jaw of Kitten, double stained, 



showing growth of Incisor 

 Petal of Tricliinium Manglesii, showing 



jointed Hairs 

 Thistle brand... 



Plumularia setacea, a delicate variety, | 

 showing extended tentacles ... J 



Wing of Lace-wing fly 

 Leaf of Oleander, showing the hair-lined } 

 cavities in the lower cuticle ... ) 



Leaf of Camphor Tree, showing the) 

 Camphor-storing cavities ... J 



(Edogonium, and an unnamed Rotifer ... Mr. F. A. Stoessigor. 

 Paocus—Bp? ... ... ... ... Mr. J. Woollett. 



Mr. S. H. Ncedham exhibited a method of mounting Sections of Fossils 

 and Minerals, Lepidoptera, &c., so as to exhibit the upper and under sides 

 at one view. The specimens were mounted on a glass plate forming the 

 lid of a shallow box, at the bottom of which was placed a flat mirror. Tho 



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