1879-1880.] 4 2 9 



Clay period was much colder than at present. The Estuarine Clay 

 of many localities had been carefully examined. At Larne 71 

 species were found, including Lagena striata-punctata in abundance. 

 This is one of the rarest British forms. The Lough Foyle Estuarine 

 beds proved still more interesting. At this place Foraminifera 

 occur in the greatest profusion and variety. Upwards of 10,000 

 specimens were estimated to be contained in a single grain weight 

 of floatings. Eighty-three species have been met with at this spot, 

 though, as yet, only partially examined. Amongst the rarities 

 found may be mentioned ''Lagena trigona-ornata, aspera, Cassi- 

 dulina Brady t, Lingulina carinata, Polymorphina complanata, 

 Discorbina Parisiensis, and a new Tinoporus. 



The papers were illustrated by specimens and diagrams, and the 

 meeting concluded with the election of new members. 



On 14th April, the Seventeenth Annual Meeting of the Club 

 was held, Mr. Wm. Gray, M.R.I. A., President, in the chair. 



Lieutenant-General Smythe, F.R.S., M.R.I.A., moved, and Mr. 

 G. O'Brien seconded, the adoption of the Secretaries' Report and 

 Treasurer's Statement of Accounts. 



The Election of Officers was then proceeded with. 



On the motion of Mr. Joseph Wright, F.G.S., seconded by 

 Mr. Greer Malcomson, Wm. Gray, Esq., M.R.I.A., was re- 

 elected President. 



On the motion of Mr. F. W. Lockwood, seconded by Mr. G. 

 O'Brien, Lieut-General Smythe, F.R.S., M.R.I.A., was elected 

 the Vice-President for the ensuing year. 



The Treasurer and Secretaries were then elected, and also a 

 Committee of Management. 



Mr. Hugh Robinson, late Senior Hon. Sec, having declined 

 to allow himself to be again nominated for election to that 

 office, the following resolution, proposed by Mr. W. F. 

 Lockwood, and seconded by Mr. Joseph Wright, F.G.S., 



