A number of instruments and a variety of apparatus were 

 also shown by Messrs. Thomas Armstrong and Brother 

 and Messrs. Flatters and Garnett. 



The October Meeting was also devoted to the 

 exhibition of objects under the microscopes, several of the 

 members giving a brief explanation of their exhibits, which 

 were much appreciated by the members and a number of 

 visitors. 



There were two Field Meetings held in conjunction 

 with the Science Students' and Geological Associations, 

 one on May i6th to Hilbre, and the other on June 20th to 

 Formby. 



It is very gratifying to note the disposition of the 

 younger members to avail themselves of the experience 

 of the older ones with regard to difficulties they have in 

 the preparation of material and mounting of slides, also in 

 the manipulation of the microscope, focussing, lighting, 

 etc. 



Two Honorary and two Ordinary Members have been 

 enrolled during the past year. 



The Society has lost two members by death, and the 

 present membership consists of six Honorary Members 

 and forty-nine Ordinary Members. 



Mr. W. T. Haydon having retired from the position 

 of Honorary Secretary, after serving the Society in that 

 capacity for eight years, the Council desire to place on 

 record their sense of deep appreciation of his valuable 

 services rendered so ungrudgingly and with such far- 

 reaching results. His enthusiasm and personal assistance 

 to the members generally have placed the Society under a 

 debt of gratitude, and the thanks of the Council are 

 warmly accorded to him. 



By death the Society has lost two members — Mr. 

 Alfred Leicester and Dr. John Newton. Mr. Leicester 



