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time tlie herring boats struck large shoals of anchovies. Enough, 

 however, was achieved to justify the repetition of the experiments 

 this year with a reasonable hope of success. 



The usual experiments on hatching and rearing fish have been 

 continued. 



Eleven naturalists have occupied tables in the Laboratory during 

 the past year for the prosecution of their special researches : 



Miss F. Buchanan, B.Sc, University College, London (Anatomy of Poly- 

 chasta). 



Mr. F. W. Gamble, B.Sc, Owens College, Manchester (Eyes o( Mollusca). 



Mr. W. Garstang, M.A., Owens College, Manchester (Tunicata). 



Mr. E. DE Hamel, Birmingham (General Zoology). 



Mr. S. J. HiCKSON, M.A., D.Sc, Downing College, Cambridge (Alcyonium). 



Mr. W. J. Hughes, Birmingham (General Zoology). 



Miss M. Robinson, University College, London (Nauplius eye of Palaeinon). 



Mr. T. H. Riches, M.A., Cains College, Cambridge {Hormiphora and Fagu- 

 ridse). 



Mr. A. H. Stewart, B.A., New College, Oxford (Holothuroidea). 



Prof. W. F. R. Weldon, M.A., F.R.S., University College, London (Develop- 

 ment of Crangon). 



Mr. A. WiLLET, B.Sc, University College, London (Development oiTunicata). 



It is satisfactory to note that, in addition to those which have 

 appeared in the Journal, seventeen original papers have been pub- 

 lished elsewhere in the course of the last two years, on work done 

 in the Laboratory. 



Finance. 



The receipts of the past year include the annual grants from 

 H.M. Treasury (£1,000) and the Fishmongers' Company (£200) ; 

 the annual subscriptions and composition fees have realised £219, 

 the interest on investments £35, the rent of tables £50, the sale 

 of specimens £87, the charge for admission to the aquarium £84. 



The statement of receipts and payments for the year is annexed. 



The List of the Officers and Council proposed by the Council 

 for the year 1892—93 is as follows : 



