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December, 18th, 1872.—On ‘Tue ForAMINIFERA IN THE 
Cuatx,” by Mr. Arruur Aner, of Guildford, read by 
Dr. Strone.—The writer entered fully into the subject, 
describing the peculiarities of these singular forms of fossil 
shells. They are so minute that the microscope has 
hitherto failed to detect either digestive or respiratory 
organs. The theory of their formation is that when the 
chalk was deposited there, minute shells were mixed with 
the oozy mud at the bottom of the sea; and in the course 
of ages the whole has formed one solid mass of chalk. At 
the conclusion of the paper discussion took place on the 
subject, in which the Presipent, Dr. Carpenter, and 
Mr. M’Kean took part. 
A paper on ‘* THe Preparation oF PorycrstrNna,’”’ by 
Mr. D. E. Gopparp, read by Mr. T. Cusaine.—This paper 
contained useful suggestions to those members engaged in 
mounting; and was extremely well received. The Hon. 
Secretary supplemented the paper by some suggestions as to 
mounting derived from the pages of his own experience. 
Several members exhibited objects kindred to the 
lecture; amongst these were Messrs. W. R. Cooper, H. 
Long, K. M’Kean, G. Manners, H. Ashby, J. 8. Johnson, 
and A. D. Taylor. 
The following gentlemen were admitted members of the 
Club, viz.:—Messrs. H. W. Winshurst, E. W. Townly, 
and D’Archambaud. 
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