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PBOCEEDINGS OF THE SOCIETY. 



The first Conversazione of the Session was held on the 25th November, 

 1885. 



The following objects, &c, were exhibited : — 



Mr. J. Badcock : 



Clathrulina elegans. 

 Mr. C. Baker : 



Microscopes (fitted with Abbe condensers), and Oil-immersion 



Objectives by Zeiss. Micro-photographic apparatus by Seibert 



and Zeiss. Lamp with improved dark-chamber chimney. 



Anatomical and Bacteria preparations by Continental preparers. 



Dr. J. W. Barrett : 



Microtome for cutting sections of large objects, eyes, &c. 

 Messrs. S. and J. Beck : 



Hymenopkyllum crispatum, Lygodium radicifolium, and Polypodium 

 caudatum, showing fructification. 

 Mr. T. Bolton : 



Desmids from Sutton Park, Amcebse and ActinopJirys. 

 Mr. A. C. Cole : 



Digestive glands of Pitcher-plant (Nepenthes). 

 Mr. Crisp : 



D'Arsonval's Water Microscope. 

 Dr. E. M. Crookshank : 



Preparations of Bacteria, and a large collection of apparatus for 

 cultivating Bacteria and preparing media. 

 Mr. F. Enock : 



Head of Wasp (Vespa vulgaris), showing upper and under side 

 and the entire organs of the mouth and head. Oak-apple Fly 

 (Andrieus terminalis), showing muscular structures. 

 Mr. F. Fitch : 



Humble Bee — part of intestine laid open and showing blind 

 processes — stained. 

 Mr. J.D.Hardy: 



Improved Tank for showing Pond Life. Cuthbert-Amici Re- 

 flecting Microscope, 1827. 

 Mr. W. Joshua : 



Arthrosiphon alatus Grev. (Niagara Falls). Bulbochsete crassiuscula 

 Nordst. (Kerris Moor, Penzance). Volvox minor Stein (Kerris 

 Moor, Penzance). 

 Mr. G. C. Karop : 



Testicle of Babbit, developing spermatozoa. 

 Mr. A. Koerber : 



Jablochkoff's new Dry Battery and Photophore. 



