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look back on the achievement of the Forth Bridge as insignificant, 
when compared with the grander works of which it will have beea 
but the precedent. 
The officers for 1890 were then re-elected, the name of Mr. C. 
Rosling, B.A., being added to the committee. 
The Secretary then stated that with very great regret, owing to 
weak health, he must ask to be relieved from his duties. He felt 
that it would be tor the good of the Society that some one younger, 
and able to put forth more energy should occupy the post. He 
begged to suggest his son, Mr. Arnold H. Ullyett. 
Great regret was expressed by the President and several Mem- 
bers, and Mr. Ullyett was asked to re-consider the matter. How- 
ever, he so evidently wished for relief from his duties, that it was 
proposcd by the Rey. W. Hall, and seconded by Mr. Knight :— 
That Mr. 4. H. Ullyett be asked to take the office for a time, 
until perhaps Mr. Henry Ullyett may feel justified in resuming it. 
This was carried unanimously. 
Marcu lirn, 1890. 
Mr. A. H. Ullyett gave a Lecture on ‘‘Minute Organisms,” 
illustrated by Lantern Slides. The subject was made exceedingly 
interesting by the clear descriptions and the representations on the 
screen. The lantern was lent and manipulated by the Rey. T. 
Day. The attendance was large, and a vote of thanks was 
proposed and carried with acclamations. The Rey. T. Day also 
received a vote of thanks 
Mr. Walton then exhibited and briefly described a few of the 
local zoophytes. 
May 21st, 1899, 
The last meeting of the session was held in the Lecture Hall of 
the Museum. Mr. C. Rosling, B.A., read an interesting paper on 
‘‘ Ants,”’ which was illustrated by Lantern Slides shown by the 
Assistant Secretary who kindly lent his Lantern and the necessary 
apparatus. The attendance was small, only thirty being present. 
A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer. 
Mr. Walton exhibited fresh specimens of Orchis purpurea, and 
some other rare plants, 
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