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Mr. E. C. No WELL read a paper on Political Economy. The author 

 threw out some suggestions as to the education of our youth, which, 

 if carried out, would, he thought, be of great practical value, especially 

 to those who in future might be called upon to take a part in the 

 work of Government. Touching the labour question, he indicated 

 certain arrangements which might be eflfected, and which he thought 

 would be of mutual benefit to employers and employed, &c. 



No discussion ensued, as the members were obliged to proceed to the 

 Microscopical Exhibition which was being held in the Museum, a 

 detailed report of which appeared in The Mercury of the 15th inst. 



The Microscopical meeting was largely attended by visitors (introducol 

 by members) and a great number of interesting objects were brought 

 under notice. Thirteen microscopes were exhibited. The exhibition, 

 which was both scientific and popular in character, afforded the greatest 

 satisfaction, and at its close hopes were generally expressed that the 

 Society would be enabled still to continue in the future years to hold 

 similar meetings as heretofore. 



A vote of thanks to the author of the paper, and for the presentations, 

 terminated the proceedings. 



