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The Presipent expressed the gratification he felt that the 
Club had received the original communication made by Mr. 
Beeby, and hoped that the members would be able from time 
to time to add to our knowledge of new and local species. 
November 27th, 1872.— Sorrzz at tHe Pusric Hany. — This 
gathering may be again described as a most complete success. 
Amongst those present were many of the most respected 
residents in the district. In addition to these were some 
from a distance, who had come specially to honour the Club 
by their presence; amongst whom was Dr. Chambers, the 
Mayor of Margate. 
Deputations were sent by the following Clubs and 
Societies:—The Royal Microscopical Society, the Old Change 
Microscopical Society, the Quekett, South London, the Forest 
Hill, West Kent, and Margate Microscopical Clubs. 
Many of the principal London makers kindly exhibited 
instruments. 
The following members of the Croydon Club exhibited 
objects :-— 
H. Lee, Esq. (President), Dr. Carpenter, Dr. Strong, Dr. Whitling, 
Messrs. J. W. Flower, G. Corden, J. S. Johnson, Henry Long, 
C. W. Hovenden, G. F. Linney, W. J. Nation, Alfred Crowley, 
Philip Crowley, J. J. Gill, G. N. Price, F. Warren, A. D. Taylor, 
G. Manners, W. R. Cooper, T. Cushing, C. F. Clark, A. G. Roper, 
H. W. Beeby, Henry Crouch, McRae, G. Purser, and H. Lee, jun. 
The room was tastefully decorated by Messrs. Ridge and 
Son, of North-end; and the platform was covered with a 
choice collection of exotic plants by Mr. J. H. Ley, of Lans- 
downe-road. 
_ The Music was excellent; Mrs. Mendham presiding at the 
piano. 
In addition to the objects shown by the members with 
their microscopes, there were Stereographic views of Switzer- 
land and Italy, with numbers of other curiosities, exhibited by 
the'President ; Shells of the Genus Conus, by Dr. Carpenter ; 
Antiquarian relics, by Mr. J. W. Flower ; a valuable collection 
of portraits, by Mr. G. Manners, F.8.A.; but it is impossible 
to enumerate all. The committee have to thank those gentle- 
men who came from a distance to give such valuable aid, as 
well as those of their own members who assisted. 
The refreshments were supplied by Messrs. Biddell and 
Son, High-street. 
