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Mr. Walton in proposing a vote of thanks referred to the 
necessity of an extension of practical personal work among the 
members so that the lists of local productions might be made more 
complete. He hoped the efforts of the secretary would be more 
heartily seconded. 
Dr. Tyson seconded, and made some further remarks on air 
chambers and air cells in other animals beside the nautilus. 
The officers for the ensuing year were then elected, consisting of 
those of the previous year with the addition of J. Sniurthwaite, Esq. 
It was afterwards agreed that the March meeting should take 
the form of a Conversazione, to which members should be invited 
to contribute any objects of interest for the evening. 
Marcu 1lrn, 1884, 
The fourth meeting of the session was held at the Town Hall. 
About fifty members were present. Microscopes were lent and 
objects exhibited and described by Dr. Fitz-Gerald, Dr. Tyson, 
and the Secretary. On the table were fresh gathered specimens of 
Helleborus viridis and various fungoid growths, brought by Mr. 
Walton, who also exhibited dried flowers. Among these was the 
Cheddar Pink. 
Mr. Smurthwaite brought specimens of coral, and some Egyptian 
curiosities. ee 
The Rey. T. K. Nevinson showed a fine cone and other vegetable 
specimens from California. 
Mrs. Rumsey exhibited a varied collection of minerals and a case 
of humming birds. 
The Secretary placed on the table a fine specimen of the Haw- 
finch, lately shot at Newington. Explanations and descriptions 
were given by various members during the evening, which passed 
off very successfully. 
