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Each Section has met during the winter six times, and the 
following is a list of the Papers read and discussed :— 
BrotoctcaL Section. 
1874.—Noy. 5.—‘‘ Fungology,”” by J. Price, M.A. 
» Dec. 3.—‘*On the Diatomacee found in the Neighbourhood of 
Chester,” by Dr. H. Storterrotu, M.A. 
1875.—Jan. 7.—‘* On Ferns,’’ by G. Cross. 
= Feb. 4.—‘‘The Fresh Water Polyzoa,”’ by Dr. H.Stotrerrotu,M.A. 
» Mar. 4,.—** Lichens,’’ by R, Rowston. 
», April 1.—‘“ Alternate Generation,’’ by J. Price, M.A, 
GroLoGicat Section. 
1874.—Nov. 12.—‘* Review of the conditions under which the various 
Geological Strata between Holyhead and London 
were deposited,” by G. W. Sunrursote, F.G-S. 
»» Dec. 10.—‘* Carboniferous Limestone and Millstone Grit of the 
neighbourhood of Llangollen,’? by G. H. Morton, 
F.G.S. 
1875.—Jan. 14.—“ A Visit to the Giant’s Causeway,"’ by J. Mitts. 
» Feb. 11.—‘‘On the Drifts and Boulders of the neighbourhood of 
Llangollen, especially those at high levels,’’ by 
D. Macxintosu, F.G.S. 
»» Mar. 11.—‘*On the occurrence of upwards of 40 species of Marine 
Shells in the Boulder Clay of Newton-by-Chester, 
and other Glacial Phenomena,” by W. Suong, F.G.S. 
,. April 8.—‘ The Vegetable Structure of Coal,’’ by G. Cross. 
a 3» 99—** Belemites,” by W. Suone, F.G.S. 
NatuRAL PuinosopHy Section. 
1874.—Novy. 26.—** Introductory Address,” by THE Very Rey. THE DEAN 
or CHESTER. 
»» Dec. 17.—‘* The Science of Physics,” by G. L. Fenwrcr. 
1875.—Jan. 21.—** Spots on the Sun,”’ by W. Vincenr. 
», Feb. 18.—‘* The Atmosphere,” by D. Jounson. 
» Mar. 18.—‘‘ Cosmic Ether,’ by W. M. Commer. 
» April 15.—-‘*The Eye—optically considered,’ by G. Watmoven 
Wesster, F.C.S. 
