joined the Society 33 years ago, and was its only life 

 member. For a period of 18 years he rendered valuable 

 service as Curator and Librarian. Though of late years 

 he has not been so frequently with us, his loss is much 

 felt. Dr. Newton had been associated with the Society 

 from the first, and occupied the Presidential Chair m 1875 

 and in 1894-5. He was a most active member, and 

 remained a member of the Council until a few years ago. 



The following additions have been made to the 

 Library: — 



By presentation : Two Minute Books of the Liverpool 

 Natural History and Microscopical Society, formed in 1853, 

 which ran concurrently with our Society (founded in 18O8) 

 until its dissolution m 1888. The books are of peculiar 

 interest, and the Council is deeply indebted to the kindness 

 of Messrs. J. T. Norman-Thomas and J. M. Williams for 

 presenting such a valuable memento connected with the 

 early life of our Society. 



Also by presentation : Publications of the Royal 

 Microscopical Society, Oueckett Club, and ^^Linchester 

 Microscopical Society. 



By purchase : Annals of Botany, and the Ray 

 Society's issue. 



To Mr. F. N. Pierce and the members of the Lantern 

 Committee the Council again acknowledge with thanks 

 their ready assistance and helpfulness. 



The following is a brief account of the various 

 meetings : — 



January 24th— The President, Mr. A. H. Dudley, 

 delivered his Inaugural Address, on " Floral Develop- 

 ment and Embryogeny in Wheat," with lantern 

 illustrations. The address was printed with the last 

 Report. 



