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procured, upon application to the editors ; 20 volumes of serials 

 have been bound since the last annual meeting ; a reading-desk 

 has been placed in the library, and the table re-covered. 



Since the first of January considerable time has been spent in 

 connection with the first number of the new volume of the 

 Society's Journal, copies of which are now laid upon the table. 



The most prominent wants in the Museum are additional 

 cases for the series of mammalia, for fishes and reptiles, and 

 for the formation of a collection to illustrate comparative anatomy 

 and osteology. Further, special cases, with proper bottles, are 

 urgently required to contain the collection of specimens preserved 

 in alcohol, only a small portion of which can now be exhibited. 



The additions to the collection during the session are the most 

 important and numerous that liave been received for years; and 

 in conclusion, it is hoped that the work done has been in a satis- 

 flictory degree conducive towards the efficient carrying out of those 

 objects, which it is the aim of this Society to foster and cherish. 



J. F. WHITEAVES, F. G. S., &c., 



Curator and Rec. Secretary. 



It was moved by W. Muir, seconded by L. A. H. Latour, and 

 carried unanimously, 



That the reports just submitted be accepted, printed, and 

 distributed to the members. 



On motion of Dr. Edwards, seconded by Dr. Small wood, it 

 was resolved : 



" That the silver medal of the Society be voted to Dr. T, 

 Sterry Hunt, F. R. S., to mark its appreciation of the value of 

 his scientific labours, more especially in the department of 

 Chemical Geology," 



A vote of thanks to the President for his able and interesting 

 address, having been moved by John Leeming,. and seconded by 

 Dr. Smallwood, was carried with acclamation. 



The following resolution was also carried, having been moved 

 by John Leeming, seconded by J. H. Joseph: 



" That the thanks of the Society be voted to the oflicers for 

 the past session, particularly to the Scientific Curator." 



The following officers were then elected, Messrs. A. T. Drum- 

 mond and Dr. John Bell acting as scrutineers : — 



