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A Literary and Musical Entertainment was held, which 
consisted of Readings by Hy. Houlding, and J. L. 
Ward, M.A.; Songs by Messrs Michael Ingham, and J. 
Sutcliffe; Glees by a Glee Party, under the leadership 
of J. Sharrocks, and selections by a Band. 
1879.—February 5th and 6th. 
Address by the President, W. M. Coultate, F.R.C.S., J.P. 
Screntiric Deparrment :—Lecture by Dr. Carnelley, of 
Owen’s College, Manchester, on ‘‘ The Three States 
of Matter,” illustrated by a number of Experiments. 
There was also a Microscopical Exhibition, and a collection 
of Air Pumps, Induction Coils, &e. Hdison’s Electric 
Pen was exhibited, and also an instrument for taking 
Micro-Photographs. Wm. Sutcliffe, conducted a Scioptic 
Exhibition. Messrs. Laird Bros. exhibited Models and 
Plans of Steamships. 
Specimens in Botanical Anatomy were exhibited and ex- 
plained by Mrs Hodgkins, MF N, and A.§., Manchester, 
Geological and Botanical Specimens were displayed. 
Art Department :—Lecture by F. J. Faraday, Esq., 
F.S.S., F.L.8., Manchester, on ‘ Karly Art Work,” 
illustrated by examples. 
A Series of Water Colour Drawings by R. P. Spiers, 
F.R.I.B.A., was exhibited. There was also a collection 
of Decorative Cartoons, Autotypes, &¢. Specimens of 
Oriental Draperies, Embroideries, Enamels, Lacquer- 
Ware, &c., were displayed. 
On the Second Evening there was an Kntertainment, 
which consisted of Songs by Miss Pollard; Readings by 
Messrs. J. Langtield Ward, M.A., T. B. Spencer, and W. 
Chaffer ; and performances by Messrs. Ford and Booth’s 
Band. 
The Entertainment was followed by a Dance. 
1880.—February 4th and Sth. 
Address by the President, J. C. Brumwell, M.D. 
Screntiric Derparrment :—Telephonic and Electrical 
Appliances were exhibited and explained by H. T. 
Ward. 
A Model of the Little Geyser was displayed by F. M. Gill. 
A Collection of Variegated Leaves was sent by the South- 
port Winter Gardens Co. 
Cases of Stone Instruments (Spear Heads, Arrow Heads, 
&e.), from England, Denmark, and North America; ex- 
hibited by Mr. R. D. Darbishire, of Manchester. 
