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Feb. 14—‘‘ Notes on the Microscopical examination of Milk,” by Mr. J. D. 
SIDDALL, Secretary. 
April 3—“ Notes on the Microscopical examination of Chester Water,’ by 
Mr. J. D. SIDDALL. 
1883. “ BOTANICAL SECTION. 
Nov. 22—‘‘ A Brief Introduction,” by MR. J. PRICE, M.A., Chairman. 
“Notes on change of Form, accidental and induced,” by 
Mr. E. J. BAILLIE, Secretary. 
1884. 
Jan. 3—‘‘ Chemical and Physical processes which take place in the growth 
of Plants,” by Mr. C. F, Fisu. 
Feb. 21—“ Notes on the collecting of Flowering Plants, and the proper 
preservation of Specimens,’’ by Mr. G. P. MILn. 
April 1o—‘ The structure and functions of Water Glands,” by Mr. E, 
HAMILTON AcTOoN, St. John’s Coll., Cambridge. 
1883. ZOOLOGICAL SECTION. 
Dec. 6—‘‘ Review of the past year,” by Mr. A. O. WALKER, Chairman. 
1884. 
Jan. 17—‘‘ Notes on the Mealy Bug,” by Mr. JoHn T. RICHEs. 
March 6—‘‘Crabs, Lobsters, and Shrimps,’”’ by Mr. A. O. WALKER. 
April 17—** Notes on Snakes and Snake Poison,” by DR. MACPHERSON. 
It will be seen that each Section has met four times, with 
the exception of the Natural Philosophy Section, which has met 
three times. Four new names appear as having read Papers— 
Mr. Mitn, Mr. Ricwes, Mr. Acton, and Dr. MacpHerson. 
This is a good sign, and we welcome the result of fresh study 
and observation. We must not, however, omit to notice, that 
the work of the different Sections has been mainly carried on 
by the Members who for years have taken a deep interest in 
the Society, and there has not been a single Thursday Evening 
Meeting throughout the winter without a Paper or Lecture. 
The two Papers by Mr. Stppatt on the Microscopical exami- 
nation of Milk and the Chester Water, were well attended, the 
subjects being of more or less interest to every one; there was 
a good discussion on both Papers, and the results arrived at 
were satisfactory, proving that care and cleanliness are vitally 
important in supplying these necessaries of life. 
