Session Papers read by Dr. F. Tayler, and R. McLachlan, Esq., 

 F.R.S., together with abstracts of papers by Messrs. W. Groves 

 and J. Standring. 



A paper was to have been read on the 25th January, 1882, 

 by ]\Ir. Charles Heisch, F.C.S., Pubhc Analyst for Lewisham, 

 " On the working of the Adulteration of Foods and Drugs Acts," 

 but owing to the dense fog, and the fact that Mr. Heisch was at the 

 time suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis, he was unable 

 to attend. A discussion took place upon the topic, which was 

 opened by the President, and in which Dr. F. Tayler, Messrs. 

 Belleroche, McLachlan, Stainton, "Weir, and others took part. It 

 is hoped to arrange for the delivery of Mr. Heisch's paper at an 

 early Meeting. 



At the Meeting on the 18th May, instead of the usual Paper, 

 a Lecture was delivered by Joseph Needham, Esq., M.D., F.R.M.S., 

 on "The preparation of Sections for the Microscope."' This 

 Lecture was weU attended by an appreciative audience. 



A Soiree of the Members and their friends took place on the 

 11th May, 1881. It was numerously attended. Many interesting 

 objects were exhibited. Messrs. Morgan and Laing, with the kind 

 help of "W". Webster, jun., Esq., demonstrated their mode of en- 

 larging Photographs. A bust painted with luminous paint was 

 exhibited by Messrs. Ihlee and Home. A change was made in the 

 usual programme by the introduction of two short Lectures. One 

 by R. McLacMan, Esq., F.R.S., who had selected for exhibition by 

 the Electric Lantern, a number of sUdes, illustrating some branches 

 of Xatural History, and who accompanied the exhibition with 

 short observations upon the subjects as thrown upon the disc. 

 The other Lecture was by J. Jeuner "Weir, Esq., F.L.S., who gave 

 the results of personal observations in several departments of 

 Natural History. The thanks of the Society are due to the 

 various Exhibitors, and to Mr. "Wainowi'ight and others, who 

 contributed flowers and valuable objects to decorate the room. 



The Field ]\Ieeting was held on June, 1.5 th, at "Westerham — 

 a large party was made up, including the lady friends of the 

 Members. The day was bright and passed off pleasantly. The 

 ramble tlu'ough Squeeries Park and the woods near "Westerham 

 added greatly to the enjoyment of the day. 



On the 16th July, the Members and their fi-iends dined 

 together at the " New Falcon " Hotel, Gravesend. After dinner 



