beautiful lantern slides (kindly lent by Mr. Helenus R. 

 Robertson). This was followed by a demonstration of 

 " dark ground " illumination by Mr. Macphail. 



May 7th — The Annual Conversazione was held. A number 

 of living objects and others of general interest were shown 

 by the members and visitors. 



October 1st — Mr. E. Leonard gave a demonstration on the 

 " Mounting of Diatoms, " which was much appreciated 

 by the members present, and he exjjlaincd many practical 

 difficulties. 



November 5th — Mr. "W. H. Read read a jiaper entitled 

 " Medus?e and Family," illustrated by a large number 

 of very beautiful lantern slides, most of which were 

 hand drawn. 



December 3rd — Mr. A. H. Dudley gave an interesting 

 demonstration on " Preparation and Staining of 

 Botanical Sections," a number of slides being shown 

 under the microscopes in illustration of tJie subject. 



