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James Smith, Esq., F.L.S., diseased wheat, showing the presence 
of Anguillula Tritict. 
W. H. Hall, Esq., a jar of the Cheirocephalus, or fairy shrimp, 
and many fine objects. 
Mr. Crouch showed a fine preparation of Polycystina, opaque, 
by W. L. Freestone. 
H. N. White, Esq., of Dalston, procured various electrical and 
galvanic batteries of Mr. Wood, Cheapside, and afforded a series 
of experiments. 
Mr. Browning showed several spectroscopes for manifesting the 
presence of blood in fluid. 
Dr. Millar also showed the magnesian light, tables showing 
waves of sound, and a fine polariscope. 
John Murray, Esq., added to the interest of the evening by a 
piping bullfinch, and some fine bronzes to decorate the hall. 
S. Helm, Esq., and four other gentlemen, all members of the 
Old Change Microscopie Club, showed many good objects, amongst 
which a micro-photographic portrait of W. L. Freestone, by Henry 
Davis, Esq., Cornhill; also Volvox globator, skin of human thumb, 
and the eel-like insects in vinegar. 
Mr. How, of Foster Lane, lent six frames of beautiful micro- 
photographic objects by Dr. Maddox. 
Mr. Bridgeman, of Hackney, lent some highly creditable oil 
paintings, copied by himself from several of the first masters. 
Some good models, by a working man, were shown. 
Many excellent diagrams by Drs. Carpenter and Lionel Beale 
were kindly lent for the occasion. 
Specimens of the Eozoon Canadense were lent by Dr. Carpenter 
during each evening. The Gentlemen Amateur Band of Hackney, 
and some professional singers, served to cause agreeable diversion. 
The funds of the institute, to benefit which this entertainment 
was originated, is but slightly augmented, but no doubt is enter- 
tained that considerable attention will be drawn to the institute, 
and that the addition of many patrons and subscribers to its 
funds will be the result. 
Tne BiruineHam Narvrat History ann Mtcroscorrcar 
Socrery. 
MIDLAND INSTITUTE. 
President—Mr. Hughes. 
Vice-Presidents—Mr. Thos. Fiddian and Mr. L. Percival. 
April, 1865, to June, 1866. 
At the Microscopical Meetings of this Society held during the 
past and present year the following papers have been read: 
1865, April 11th.—Dr. T. Bartleet read an instructiye and 
