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NatTuRAL Puitosopuy SEcrion—continued. 
1880—Jan. 22—‘ American Storms: how and why they come,’’ by 
Mr. A. Cottenerte, F.R.M.S., of Guernsey. 
Mar. 11—‘ Spectrum Analysis” by Mr. J. H. A. Hatt, of Bangor. 
April 22—“ Modern Theories of Colour,” by Mr. G. Watmoucu 
WessteEr, F.C.S., Chairman. 
MIcroscoPicaL SECTION. 
1879—Dee. 11—‘‘ On a newly-discovered Diatomaceous Deposit in North 
Wales,” by Mr. W. F. Lowes, A.R.S M., and Dr. H. 
StottERrFoTH, M.A., Chairman. 
1880—Feb. 5—‘‘On the preparation of Sections of hard substances,’ 
by Dx. H. StottEerroru. 
Mar. 25—“ On Staining Sections of Tissues,” by Dr. T. S. Parry. 
The Society is now working under five Sections, the latest 
established being the Microscopical. The Papers read at the 
Sectional Meetings have certainly been above the average, and 
we welcome new names on the list of contributors as an indica- 
tion that interest in our work has in no way diminished. Some 
of the Papers have shewn much patient study and investigation, 
joined with rare powers of observation. We especially note 
Mr. J. D. Srppaut’s Paper on a “new Type of Rhizopoda,” 
which in an enlarged form has since been published in the 
Quarterly Microscopical Journal, with a series of beautifully 
executed illustrations, also by Mr. Srppaty. The discovery of 
the Diatomaceous Deposit at the Arenig, by Mr. Lows, also 
points to the fact that work in the lecture-room bears fruit in 
the open field. The Microscopical Section has only had three 
meetings, but they have been well attended by those who are 
in earnest about the work, and it is to be hoped that the study 
of minute structures may prove a help to our various sections. 
Mr. Sippatp has kindly taken charge of the Microscopical 
Cabinet, which is open for the use of the Members. 
Your Committee have met thirteen times during the past 
year, for the transaction of business and the general arrange- 
ment of the affairs of the Society, and trust they have so 
managed as to secure unity and further the interests of the 
Society. 
