36 THE NORTHERN MICROSCOPIST. 
1880—April 22—“ Modern Theories of Colour,” by Mr. G. Watmough Webster, 
F.C.S., Chairman. 
MICROSCOPICAL SECTION. 
1879—Dec. 11—‘* On a newly-discovered Diatomaceous Deposit in North 
Wales,” by Mr. W. F. Lowe, A.R.S.M., and Dr. H. 
Stolterfoth, M.A., Chairman. 
1880—Feb. 5—‘‘On the preparation of Sections of hard substances,” by 
Dr. H. Stolterfoth. 
Mar, 25—“ On Staining Sections of Tissues,” by Dr. T.S. Parry. 
The Society is now working under five Sections, the latest established being 
the Microscopical. The Papers read at the Sectional Meetings have certainly 
been above the average, and we welcome new names on the list of contributors 
as an indication that interest in the work has in no way diminished. Some of 
the Papers have shewn much patient study and investigation, joined with rare 
powers of observation. We especially note Mr. J. D. Siddall’s Paper on a “new 
Type of Rhizopoda,” which in an enlarged form has since been published in the 
Quarterly Fournal of Microscopical Science with a series of beautifully executed 
illustrations, also by Mr. Siddall. The discovery of the Diatomaceous Deposit at 
Arenig, by Mr. Lowe, also points to the fact that work in the lecture-room bears 
fruit in the open field. The Microscopical Section has only had three meetings, 
but they have been well attended by those who are in earnest about the work, 
and it is to be hoped that the study of minute structures may prove a help to our 
various sections. Mr. Siddall has kindly taken charge of the Microscopical 
Cabinet, which is open for the use of the Members. 
LIVERPOOL MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY.—The ninth Ordinary 
Meeting of the twelfth session of this Society was held on Friday, December 
3rd, 1880, at the Royal Institution, in Colquitt-street. The chair was taken by 
Dr. Hicks, F.R.M.S., President. After the transaction of the ordinary business 
of the Society, the Rev. H. H. Higgins made some observations upon “Galls and 
the insects which form them,” illustrating his remarks by exhibiting a large 
collection of galls from the museum. 
The postponed discussion upon Mr. G. Massee’s paper on the A/yxomycetes 
did not actually take place, as owing to its non-appearance in Science Gosstp, 
in which it was expected in December, the Members generally had not an oppor- 
tunity of perusing it. The paper appears in the January number of that 
periodical. 
Upon the conclusion of the ordinary business, the meeting resolved itself 
itno the usual conversazione, at which the following objects were exhibited :— 
Antedon (Comatula) ... es ee soc .... J. Sing 
Diatoms .. at see =e a 356 ... Ll. W. Bruce 
Infusoria Flagellata—new forms illustrated b 
W.SKet y . . | | 
Leucophrys patula) Infusoria) ... me see ... Tapley Bacon 
Miscellaneous objects ... ne ite are ...Rev. W. Banister, B.A. 
Pine Wood-—transverse section bp ee ... Henry Kitson 
Polleny) 4.5 ia abs sak ae se ...Robert Nicholson 
Do. various ... Soe 5a Be si ... Thomas C, Ryley 
Pond Life ae sas ey one son ...Dr. McClelland 
Do.) s2 oa oes Soc as aoe ... Alfred Leicester 
Puccinia Circea... ee a ag ade ...J. Birdsall Jones 
Tradescantia Virginica leaf stained ... 456 .. A, T. Smith, jun. 
Volvox Globator (taken from under thick ice) » H. RevBovlt 
The annual meeting of the Liverpool Microscopical Society was held on 
January 21st, at the Royal Institution, Colquitt-street, Dr. Hicks, F.R,M.S8., 
the retiring president, in the chair. 
