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timber caused by this small animal, which is not more than the 
tenth part of an inch in length, and yet from its amazing num- 
bers in certain localities is truly formidable to those who have to 
construct and pay for sub-marine wood work. 
Mr. Peacock, of Sunderland, one of the members of the Club, 
exhibited specimens of this minute but destructive animal, which, 
by his account, had committed extensive ravages in the docks of 
the above-named town. 
ABSTRACT OF THE PROCHEDINGS OF THE 
COMMITTEE DURING THE YEAR. 
In order that the proposed lists might be made as nearly com- 
plete as possible, it was determined that parties not members 
should be desired to co-operate. In accordance with this reso- 
lution, Mr. R. EH. Bewick was requested by the committee to be- 
come a member, and to be one of the sub-committee for forming 
a list &c., of the Fishes of the district. Mr. Bewick declined 
becoming a member, but promised to cordially assist the views 
of the Club in any way he could. Mr. Embleton, of Embleton, 
was also applied to for his assistance, but from that gentleman no 
answer was received. 
The committee determined also, that the Lists, Transactions, 
&c., should be printed in 8vo., and that the printing should be 
entrusted to the Messrs. Hodgson. The last matters of any im- 
portance transacted previously to the annual meeting were, the 
fixing of a day for that meeting, and resolving that Mr. Von 
Voorst should be requested to undertake the publication of the 
transactions, W&c., of the Club. 
ANNUAL MEETING. 
19th February, 1847. 
Raupu Carr, the President, in the Chair. 
The president read a short address detailing the circumstances 
