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Natural History Society, in 1884, contained 73' specimens 

 and varieties. 



Mr. James has found in Truro and Newquay 42 species and 

 54 varieties, viz : — In Truro 37 species and 30 varieties, and at 

 Newquay 27 species and 29 varieties. 



The collecting at Newquay was done during the autumns of 

 1884 and 1886, and that at Truro engaged him for nearly 3 years. 

 It is hoped that others will take up the subject and collect 

 in the towns and neighbourhoods in which they reside, and 

 that thus a very good record of Cornish specimens may be 

 furnished. 



It is proposed to publish a list of Land and Fresh Water 

 Mollusca of Truro and Newquay in the proceedings of the 

 Society. Mr. James's List of Newquay shells was published in 

 the Conchological Journal of the present year. 



March 2\st, 1887. 



Mr. Charles Barrett gave an evening with the Microscope, 

 and much interest was shewn in examining his exceRent 

 collection of Microscopic slides, which illustrated the minute 

 structures of animal and vegetable life. 



April Uh, 1887. 



Mr. Charles Kent gave a brief outline of the " natural 

 history of the Honey Bee," his remarks being illustrated by 

 diagrams and specimens of bees and honey comb. He pointed 

 out the most interesting features connected with the construction 

 of the bee, such as its simple and compound eyes, its breathing 

 apparatus, and the wonderful formation of its wings. The latter 

 he showed consisted of four wings, which by an arrangement of 

 hooklets were formed into two large wings when extended for 

 the purpose of flight. The means of reproduction were also 

 touched upon, and the wonderful productiveness of the Queen bee 

 shown by extracts from well-known authors. He next pointed 

 out the important part played by bees in the fertilization of 

 flowers, and in conclusion he showed how bees could be best 

 kept with a view to pleasure and profit. 



