40 PROCEEDINGS OF SOCIETIES. 



by the decease of its esteemed President, the Rev. Joseph Bancroft 

 ,Eeade, M.A., F.E.S., who, by his scientific attainments, useful inven- 

 tions, and numerous imi^ortant observations, rendered great service to 

 microscopical science ; while his high character and amiable manners 

 endeared him to all who were honoui'ed with his friendship or favoured 

 with his acquaintance. 



This resolution was passed unanimously, with strong manifestations 

 of sympathy. It was further moved and seconded by Dr. Millar and 

 Mr. Stephenson, and unanimously resolved, that a copy of this resolu- 

 tion should be transmitted to Mrs. Eeade, whose bereavement the 

 Society dejilores. 



It was then moved by Mr, Slack, seconded by Mr. Hogg, and 

 carried unanimously, that this meeting do now adjourn to .the usual 

 houi' on the second Wednesday in January. 



In moving this resolution, Mr. Slack said he was sure that the 

 feelings of those present rendered it impossible that any ordinary 

 business should be transacted on that occasion. Mr. Eeade won the 

 esteem and attracted the affections of all who came in contact with 

 him, and every Fellow of the Society was anxious to manifest respect 

 for his memory. 



Beistol Microscopical Society. 



Oct. 19th. — The first meeting of the above Society for the winter 

 session was held on this day, being the 298th meeting of the Society 

 since its commencement in 1843. 



After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed, 

 one new member was elected, and another gentleman was proposed. 

 Dr. C. T. Hudson then read a paj)er on his new rotifer, Pterodina 

 valvata. 



Nov. 16th, 1870. Mr. R. Bernard, President, in the chair. — 

 The minutes of the last meeting were read and confinned. 



One new member was elected. Mr. W. W. Stoddart, F.G.S., F.C.S., 

 read a paper " On the Microscopical Examination of Air, with especial 

 reference to the Air of Bristol." 



TuNBRiDGE "Wells Microscopical Society.* 



The last monthly meeting of this Society took place at Dr. 

 Johnson's, Tunbridge Wells, on Tuesday, December 6th. The 

 subject for discussion was " Water and its Impurities." 



Microscopical Society op Liverpool. 



(^Continxied from page 33.5, No. XXIV.) 



The Rev. J. N. Berkeley says that the spores of Bunt infect all 

 the seeds placed in contact with them, and it has been suggested that 

 the plant may somehow absorb the fluid contents of the spores, and 

 so take in the virus. The subject, it is evident, is one of great prac- 



* Report supplied by the Rev. B. Whitelock. 



