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natural selection. This theory has been the source of important 

 controversies, which have led to the discovery of certain pro- 

 tective properties of the blood which are now extensively used 

 for the diagnosis and prevention of disease." 



"The Wilde Premium for 1901 is awarded to Mr. Thomas 

 Thorj:) for his paper on ' Grating Films and their Application to 

 Colour Photography,' and other communications to the Society." 



The presentations were suitably acknowledged by Dr. 

 Metchnikoff and Mr. Thorp. 



Dr. Metchnikoff then delivered the Wilde Lecture, " Sur 

 la Flore du Corps Humain." 



The lecture is printed in full in the Me?notrs. 



The lecturer was afterwards entertained at dinner by the 

 members and friends. 



Annual General Meeting, April 23RU, 1901. 



Horace Lamb, M.A., LL.D., F.R.S., President, in the Chair. 



Dr. Elie Metchnikoff, For. Mem. R.S., of the Pasteur 

 Institute, Paris, was elected an honorary member. 



The Secretary announced, in accordance with Rule 22 of 

 the Articles of Association, that the name of Samuel Joyce had 

 been erased by the Council from the register in consequence of 

 non-payment of his subscription. 



The Annual Report of the Council and the Statement of 

 Accounts were presented, and it was moved by Professor S. J. 

 HicKSON, seconded by Mr. R. F. Gwvther, and resolved: — 

 "That the Annual Report, together with the Statement of 

 Accounts, be adopted, and that they be printed in the Society's 

 Proceedings." 



It was moved by Mr. Charles Bailey, seconded by Professor 

 S.J. HicKSON, and resolved: — ^"That the system of electing 

 Associates of the Sections be continued during the ensuing 

 session." 



