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President with us, who gaye a short address on ‘* The Objects 
of Natural Science Societies.” One of the chief attractions 
of the evening was an exhibition of deep-sea soundings from 
the “Challenger” Expedition. The material had been obtained 
by Mr. Survupsory and Mr. O, A. Reape, to whom the 
Society tender their best thanks. Owing to the exertions of 
many of the Members, all the rooms were well filled with 
objects of interest, while several scientific experiments afforded 
instruction and amusement. The rooms were crowded, and 
if the number who attend these Convyersazionés is any criterion 
of the appreciation in which they are held, the Committee 
have every reason to be satisfied. The Committee again 
have to thank the Mayor (W. Joxnnson, Ese.,) for placing 
the Town Hall at their disposal. 
Another Conversazioné was held at the Public Hall, Wrex- 
ham, on Feb. 20, 1877. This was attended by many of 
our Members, and they have to thank the Wrexham Society 
for the kindness and courtesy with which they are invariably 
received. The evening was a great success. 
Eight General Meetings have been held during the winter 
of 1876-77, when the following Lectures were delivered : 
1876. 
Oct. 26th—‘‘ A Fortnight in Trinidad,” by the Rev. H. H. Hicers, M.A., 
(President of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club.) 
Nov. 30th—‘‘ On Carnivorous Plants and Flower Fertilizing Animals,” by the 
Rey. W. H. Datiincer, F.R.M.S. 
Dec. 19th—‘‘Some thoughts on the Sun, Moon, and Stars,” by the REv. 
W. WatsHam Hows, M.A. 
Jan. 3rd—‘ A Criticism of the Evidence from which the Existence of Man in 
Glacial and Pre-glacial times has been inferred,” by the 
President, Professor T. McKrenny Hucues, M.A., &c., &c. 
Jan. 25th—‘* Old Sea Shells and Corals,” by D. C. Davies, Esq., F.G.5., 
(Author of the Geology of the Nortlt Wales Border.) 
Feb. 22nd—‘‘ An Introduction to the Study of Fungi,” by Rev. J. E. Vizr, M.A. 
Mar. 29th—‘‘ Pickings up on the Shore of Llandudno,” by H. THomas, Esq., 
M.D. 
April 26th—Annual Meeting for the transaction of business; after which was 
shown, by Mr. Mitts, some views of the recent Arctic 
Exploration. 
The attendance at these Lectures has been better than during 
any former year. 
