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Master A. SHRUBSOLE and Master H. W. Acton received the 
PRESIDENT’S and Mr. WALKER’s prizes for two really good 
collections of fresh-water shells, showing that our district was 
richer in these forms than had been supposed. 
One great use of the Conversazione is the bringing together 
those who have common bonds of interest, and when it is seen 
what some can accomplish, we can only hope others may be 
induced to follow, and so lend a helping hand in the furtherance 
of scientific education and research. We were again indebted 
to the Mayor for most kindly allowing us the use of the 
Town Hall. ; 
At the General Meetings during the past year the following 
Papers have been read :— 
1880. 
Oct. 28th—‘‘ Poisonous Plants,” by Lro H. Grinpon, EsqQ., Owen’s 
College, Manchester 
Novy. 25th—‘ Notes on the Geology of the Vale of Clwyd,” by the PRESIDENT. 
. 1881. 
Jan. 27th—* Unappreciated Insects,’’ by the Rev. J. G. Woon, M.A., &c. 
_ Feb. 24th—‘‘The Gorilla and other Monkeys contrasted with Man,” by 
B. WATERHOUSE HAWKINS, Esq., F.G.S. 
Mar. 31st—‘‘ Geological Queries on the Chester District for Chester Geolo- 
gists,’’ by the Rev. W. S. SyMonps, M.A., F.G.S., &c. 
April 28th—Annual Meeting ; 
ss 55 ——‘* Diamonds, Natural and Artificial,” by F. W. RupLER, Esg., 
F.G.S. 
At the General Meetings the business of the Society is 
transacted, and the Papers are by men who have made some 
special subject their study, and who are able at once to introduce 
it in a manner both popular and instructive. 
The following are the Sectional Meetings :— 
BOTANICAL SECTION. 
1880—Nov. 11— An Opening Address, with Notice of Cladoptosis,” by 
Mr. J. PRIcE, M.A., Chairman. 
Dec. 23—‘‘ Remarks on the Asdimilative Organs of Plants,” by Mr. 
J. MCKERCHAR. 
1881—Feb. 10—“ The growth of a Plant, from the embryo to maturity,”’ by 
Mr. J. D. SIDDALL. 
Mar. 24—‘ Advice to Students,”’ by Mr. i. PRIcE, M.A, 
