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were exhibited. Several excellent photographs from life, prepared 
by Mr. Hambridge were warmly applauded; among them were 
Melicerta ringens, and a group of Vorticelie. The earlier part of the 
lecture was also illustrated by some good diagrams. About 100 
members and friends were present. 
May 17th. 
Present, about 30 members. There was a good show of 
microscopical objects by Mr. Peden and others ; among them being 
“avery young Fchinus, Gall-flies, &. Miss Rutt exhibited fresh 
specimens of Ophrys Aranifera. The secretary showed a case 
illustrating the life history of the Drinker Moth (0. potatoria). 
Several new books of reference were on the table. 
JuLy 28rd. 
Mr. Walton kindly conducted a Botanical Ramble in the Lower 
Sandgate Road, at which fifteen members attended. 
Sarurpay, Sepr. 24th. 
Another Botanical Ramble in the Warren. 
Turspay, Ocr. 18th. 
Exhibition of specimens. Very poor attendance. 
Turspay, Nov. Ist. 
The room was well filled; the chair was occupied by Dr. T. 
Eastes. The Secretary read the the following paper, (Part I) on 
THE GREAT AGE OF ICE. 
Greenlard is not a pleasant place to live in; that is my im- 
pression, after reading various accounts of it. Nor should I 
recommend it to tourists, at least not for the present. After Nor- 
