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History Slides by means of the Oxy-lij'drogen Microscope. The 

 beautiful floral decorations of the room, contributed by John 

 "Wainwright, Esq., of Lee, were much admired. 



At an early period of the evening, the President, in the name 

 of the Society, presented to Mr. Clift a set of elegant mantle 

 ornaments, consisting of a clock and pair of vases, which had 

 been purchased by Members of the Society in recognition of Mr. 

 Cliffs valuable services as Honorary Secretary, and as a mark of 

 their appreciation of his personal worth. 



Meetixgs of the Society. 



The ordinary Meetings have been well attendefJ/'afnd by the 

 readiness with which Members have joined in the discussions, 

 have afforded facilities for the interchange of scientific observa- 

 tions and ideas. 



January 22nd. — The attention of the Members was chiefly 

 directed to microscopic objects, and to the discussion of questions 

 suggested by the objects exhibited. 



February 26th. — The Annual Meeting was held. After the 

 election of officers for the year, and other business, the President 

 delivered a very able and instructive address, which has already 

 been printed and circulated among the Members. 



March 26th. — Dr. Armstrong read a paper upon " Some of the 

 Chemical Changes which are supposed to take place in Plants." 

 This paper was illustrated by elaborate diagrams, and was highly 

 appreciated by the ilembers present. 



April 23rd. — Mr. Barrett exhibited a Collection of rare Lepi- 

 doptera captured by him in the West Kent District during this 

 seasou. 



May 28th. — Mr. E. H. Eobinson read a very instructive paper 

 on "Flints," which he illustrated by numerous di-awings and 

 specimens. 



October 22nd. — Dr. Spurrell exhibited specimens of various 

 Grasses infected with Ei-got, and remarked that this fungus was 

 the cause of much illness amongst sheep, especially in wet 

 seasons. The President exhibited Trigouophera Emphyrea, 

 which he had captured at Lewes. Mr. Standring exhibited the 

 upper jaw and palate of Gyrodus Cuvieri from the Norfolk gravel. 



