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1882. MICROSCOPICAL SECTION. 
Nov. 16—‘‘ The limits of Natural and Microscopical Vision,” by Dr. 
1883. STOLTERFOTH, M.A., Chairman. 
Feb. 12—‘‘ Microscopic Illumination: The Electric Light versus Oil,” 
by Mr. M. JoHNson, F.R.M.S. 
The second number of the Proceedings of the Society was 
published in 1878, and as much good material has been accu- 
mulating during the past four years, we hope to publish a third 
number, though in so doing we shall have to confine ourselves 
to selecting from those Papers which more immediately relate 
to the Local Natural History of our district. We have had 
many valuable Papers, full of instruction, both in our General 
as well as our Sectional Meetings, but these would not all 
come within the scope of our publication. 
The number of prizes now offered to Collectors of objects 
of Natural History has increased: a full list is before the 
Members, These inducements to make collections will doubt- 
less be productive of good, for though the getting of a prize is 
not the highest object in life, still your Committee feel that 
often it is just the stimulus that is wanted to start those who 
afterwards follow up the subject from a love of it, and reap 
their best reward by having their minds opened to the marvels 
and beauties of creation. 
Your Committee have met seventeen times during the past 
year for the purpose of transacting the business of the Society, 
and trust that what has been done, has been for the benefit of 
the Members and the advancement of Natural Science. 
(Signed) HENRY STOLTERFOTH, M.A., M.D., 
Scientific Secretary. 
