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June 22. — Mr. D. Gordon reported progress in connec- 

 tion with the practical meetings, at which members had 

 devoted themselves to the study of opaque mounting of Fora- 

 minifera. The Chairman delivered an address upon "Later 

 Methods of Staining Preparations of Lymphatic Glands." 

 He exhibited several exquisitly-stained sections, so as tO' 

 show the fine reticulated structure of the glands, the lympho- 

 cytes having been first digested with an alterative solution 

 of pancreatin. 



July 27. — Mr. D. Mawson, B.Sc, gave a short resume 

 of his journey and scientific excursion in the Antarctic- 

 Circle, exhibiting lichens and rock specimens, among the- 

 latter being Kenyte from Mount Erebus. He also showed 

 photo-micrographs of a variety of Rotifers, which were found 

 in abundance in Lake Green, near which the expedition es- 

 tablished its winter quarters. 



August 21. — Exhibition of Expansive Stop for Substage 

 by Mr. Poole. Specimens of photo-micography, the work of 

 Mr. H. Showell, were submitted by Mr. Gordon, and an 

 interesting introductory paper upon "The Microscopical 

 Structure of Wood" was contributed by the President (Mr- 

 William Fuller). 



Harold W. H. Hale, Hon. Secretary. 



