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1876. 
Feb, 3.—‘‘ Results of Observations on the Eskers, Lake-basins, and Post-glacial 
River-courses of Cheshire, Shropshire, Denbighshire, and Flintshire, 
with remarks ou the sequence of the Drifts and Glacial Events in 
the N.W. of England and Wales,” by Mr. D, MackrnTosH, F.G.S. 
Feb. 10.—‘‘ Observations on the Post-glacial Formations, Archzeology, and 
so-called Forest-beds of the Cheshire Shore,” by Mr. C. Potter. 
Mar. 16.—‘‘ Remarks descriptive of the Laurentian Age,” by Mr. W.SHON#, F.GS, 
»» 3) —‘f Eozoon Canadense from the above Rocks,” by Mr. J. D. SIDDALL. 
April 20.—‘‘ How was Coal formed ?” by Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S. 
1875. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY SECTION. 
Dec. 2.—‘‘ Electricity” (with experiments), by Mr. D. Jounson, F.G.S., F.C.S. 
1876. 
Jan. 13.—“ An Evening with the Stars,” by Mr. W. Vincent. 
Feb. 17.—“ Coal Products” (with experiments), by Mr. J. MILLs. 
Mar, 23.—‘‘ Notes on Gun Cotton and other Explosive Compounds” (with ex- 
periments), by Mr. G. WarmoucH WEBSTER, F.C.S. 
The numbers attending these meetings have been decidedly 
larger than in any former year, and many of the Papers have 
been of great value and importance, showing that, with many 
of our Members, there is a true spirit of study and research. 
The great wish of your Committee, is to draw into the ranks of 
the Society all those who are willing to give us the result of 
their own personal observations and investigations on scientific 
subjects connected with the district. 
In addition to the ordinary General and Sectional Meetings, 
there have been two short courses of ELEMuNtary Lecturgs, which 
have been open to the public as wellas to the Society’s Members. 
These Lectures were given for the purpose of instruction, and their 
design was to lay before beginners a more comprehensive view 
of science than can be obtained in that very important and 
necessary investigation of isolated facts, which is the more 
especial work of the Sectional Meetings. The first course was 
given, before Christmas, by Mr. W. Suonn, F.G.S., and consisted 
of six lectures on Local Geology. The second course was given in 
February and March, by Dr. H. Srourerrorn, and consisted of 
six lectures on the Elements of Zoology. These lectures were 
well attended by very attentive audiences. Many who were 
