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Bitgula, allied to B. (HalophilaJ Jolmstonia ; Bowerhanlcia, 

 nov. sp. It is to be hoped that more of these excursions will 

 be arranged for during the ensuing summer. 



The conversazione was well attended by members and 

 friends. The chairman of the Section (E. L. Mestayer, Esq., 

 F.E.M.S.) gave an interesting and instructive address on 

 microscopical work, in which was much practical advice both to 

 beginners and to those who were more advanced workers with 

 the microscope. There were 24 microscopes exhibited, of 

 various classes, and a large number of objects. Amongst the 

 objects that attracted much attention were the bacilli of various 

 diseases, such as consumption, tvphoid fever, Asiatic cholera, 

 &c., exhibited by Dr. "Whittell. " 



Two microscopical magazines — the American Montlily 

 Ilicroscopical Journal and the Journal of Microscopy and 

 Natural Science — are subscribed for and circulated amongst the 

 members. A box of interesting mounted objects is also kept 

 passing round for the inspection of members at their own 

 homes. 



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