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one of the best of its kind that he had ever attended. Generally, the 

 meeting must be considered as a most successful one, and as regarded 

 themselves (the Deputation), he could only say that were received not 

 only with the greatest cordiality but even with the greatest deference, 

 doubtless from the circumstance that they were there as the repre- 

 sentatives of a Society whose position was considered to entitle it to 

 every mark of respect. In addition to the great kindness everywhere 

 experienced, the friends at Eochester took a further opportunity of 

 showing their generosity, and of treating him not merely as a visitor 

 but as their guest, for though he went to an hotel on his own account, 

 he found on leaving that his bill had been paid. The feeling he left 

 behind was one of a most pleasant description. He had formed some 

 new friendships, and had made the acquaintance of much to be re- 

 membered with pleasure. 



The President then referred to his visit to the meeting of the 

 American Association for the Advancement of Science at Philadelphia, 

 which he also attended in the character of a Deputation from the 

 Society, and here also he experienced the utmost cordiality from all 

 with whom he came in contact. 



Dr. Anthony said that it gave him great pleasure after hearing the 

 account which the President had given them, to propose on behalf of 

 the Society that its warmest thanks be given to the American Society 

 of Microscopists for the very cordial, generous, and hospitable recep- 

 tion which they had given to the representatives of the Society on the 

 occasion of their recent visit to the Annual Meeting at Eochester. 

 He had himself fully expected that a Deputation from this Society 

 would meet with a hearty welcome, and he was sure that all would 

 be glad to hear how thoroughly these anticipations had been realized. 

 It had not unnaturally been regarded as an evidence of very friendly 

 feeling that a Society like theirs should send its representatives to 

 express an interest in what was being done across the water ; long 

 might it be the case that the people who formed that great nation 

 would remember with affection the old country from which they 

 sprang. 



Dr. Braithwaite seconded the motion. 



Mr. Beck said it was no matter of surprise to him that the Depu- 

 tation should have so pleasant a report to give of their visit to the 

 American microscopists, because he knew from personal experience, 

 how pleased they were to receive even a humble microscopist like 

 himself. He knew also that it could not but be pleasant to their 

 friends to receive an acknowledgment of their welcome, and he was 

 therefore very glad that Dr. Anthony had proposed the vote of thanks 

 in the way he had done. He hoped that from year to year, any of their 

 Fellows who crossed the Atlantic would bear with them some proofs of 

 their connection with the Society which would be found to be an 

 " open sesame " to the goodwill of their fellow workers over there. 

 Though they were still young as a country, and though some of their 

 researches were behind those of the old world, yet there was an 

 earnest striving after scientific knowledge for its own sake which 

 would before long make them an important factor in connection with 



