PROCEEDINGS OF SOCIETIES. 
Mrcroscortcan Society, January 11th, 1865. 
Crartrs Brooks, Esq., President, in the Chair. 
BE. R. Lankester, Esq., Downing College, Cambridge, and Dr. 
Davy, Kent Lodge, Ryde, were balloted for and duly elected 
members of the Society. 
A paper by H. J. Slack, Esq., “On the Vinegar Plant,” was 
read, and the thanks of the meeting returned to Mr. Slack for the 
same. (See Trans., p. 11.) 
Anniversary Murrtine, February 6th, 1865. 
Cuartes Brooxr, Esq., President, in the Chair. 
Edmund Gill, Esq., 67, Castle Road, Kentish Town, was bal- 
loted for and duly elected a member of the Society. 
Reports from the Council on the progress of the Society, from 
the Object Committee, and from the Auditors of the Treasurer’s 
accounts, were read. (See Trans., p. 16.) 
The President delivered an address showing the progress of 
Microscopical Science during the past year. 
These reports, together with the President’s address, were or- 
dered to be printed and circulated in the usual manner. 
Tt was resolved that in the ninth rule, relating to the election 
of honorary members, the words “who shall be persons not re- 
siding in Great Britain,” be omitted. . 
The Society then proceeded to vote for Officers and Council for 
the year ensuing, when the following gentlemen were declared 
duly elected : 
As President—James Glaisher, Esq., F.R.S., F.R.AS., &e. 
As Treasurer—C. J. H. Allen, Esq. 
ere Shae George E. Blenkins, Esq. 
ee if CS. Roper, Esq., F.C.8., F.1.8. 
