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Mrs. J. W. Flower and Mr. John Flower, kindly lent a large 
and valuable collection of flint implements. 
ay Ist, 1876.—Conversational Meeting—Five members present. 
ay 17th, 1876.—Paper read by Mr. Caarues Stewart, F.R.M.S., &e., 
Presiden‘ of the South London Microscopical Club, on ‘‘ Sra Stars 
AND Sra Urcuins.” The President, Mr. Hexry Les, in the chair. 
Lhe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. 
Mr. Srewarr Overton, Selsdon Road, was proposed for 
membership. 
The Present alluded in feeling terms to the loss sustained 
by the Club in the sudden death of Mr. Frederick West. and it was 
resolved unanimously, ‘‘ That the Honorary Secretary be requested 
to write a letter of condolence to Mrs. West, expressing the respect 
and esteem in which Mr. West was held by members of the Club, 
and their sympathy with his family in their bereavement.”’ 
The PrestpENT announead that the excursions of the season 
would take place in connection with the Quekett and South London 
Microscopical Clubs. 
Mr. E. Loverr very kindly presented six slides of interesting 
objects for the Club cabinet, and received the thanks of the 
members. 
Mr. Cuartes Stewart then gave an interesting account of 
‘“‘ Sea Stars and Sea Urchins,” describing the habits, appearance, 
and peculiarities of the various kinds of Echinodermata, including 
the Lily Star Fish, and the snake-armed Star Fish ; illustrating the 
paper by drawings on the black board in coloured chalks. 
After some discussion by the President and others a very 
cordial vote of thanks was given to Mr. Stewart. 
The President, Mr. W. H. Beeby, Mr. P. Crowley, Mr. F. E. 
Fletcher, Mr. E. Lovett, Mr. George Manners, Dr. Strong, Mr. 
_ E. B. Sturge, Mr. H. Turner, and Mr. A. D. Taylor, placed their 
microscopes at Mr. Stewart’s disposal in order to exhibit the very 
_ beautiful specimens he had brought down to the meeting. 
A few fossils were also exhibited by Mr. E. Lovett and Mr. 
E. B. Sturge. M5 
_ The proceedings of the Club were then adjourned until 
Wednesday, 20th September. 
