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a microscope-stand upon which so much ingenuity has been 

 expended as upon the best means of effecting a satisfactory 

 slow movement. It is a subject upon which, however, we 

 cannot now enter. 



At first I thought of adding some practical hints upon 

 working with the microscope, and of the illumination of 

 objects under examination, but I find that the foregoing has 

 extended to such an inordinate length that any remarks I may 

 have to make on these subjects must be reserved for some 

 future occasion. 



ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. 



The annual business meeting of the Society was held in the 

 Hall, 20 George Street, on the evening of Wednesday, 

 October 24, 1906 — Mr James Eussell, President, in the 

 chair. 



The Honorary Secretary submitted his report, as follows : — 

 "During the Session 1905-6 six indoor meetings of the 

 Society were held. The average attendance at these meet- 

 ings was 49,— somewhat disappointing when it is considered 

 that the Society numbers considerably over 200 members. 

 There was some little difficulty in getting communications 

 and exhibits, and it is hoped the members will bestir them- 

 selves in this respect on behalf of the Society. 



" For the summer twenty-one meetings were arranged, as 

 follows : — 



April 28. Aberdour — Burntisland. 

 May 2. Arthur's Seat. 



tr 12. Berwick. 



„ 16, Port Edgar. 



II 22. Yarrow. 



M 26. Fettes Mount and Scott's Cottage. 



II 30. Ratho and Hallyards. 

 Jmie 9. Possil Marsh. 



II 13. Duddingston. 



