3l6 Proc. B. N. F. C, 



As on former years, your Committee have exchanged pro- 

 ceedings with kindred societies. A large number of publica- 

 tions have thus been added to your book-case during the past 

 year, a list of which will be appended. 



The following collections were submitted in competition 

 for the Club's prizes : — 



Mr. R L. Praeger, a collection of ferns, &c., in competition 

 for Prize 5. 



S. M. Malcorason, M.D., and Mr. D. M'Kee, each a set of 25 

 microscopic slides, in competition for Prize 16. 



S. M. Malcomson, M.D., and Rev. H. W. Lett, each a collec- 

 tion of mosses, in competition for Prize 23. 



Mr. Charles Bulla, a collection of fossil plants, in competi- 

 tion for Prize 12. 



Mr. J. J. Andrew competed for Prize 23 — the best collection 

 of fungi — in accordance with the conditions imposed in summer 

 programme. 



The following are the awards of the judges appointed to 

 examine the various collections exhibited : — 



Prize V. — Mr. R. L. Praeger has sent in a collection of 

 ferns and their allies in competition for this prize. The speci- 

 mens represent nearly all the native ferns and horsetails of the 

 North of Ireland, in their typical forms, further illustrated by 

 many examples of the more interesting varieties which occur. 

 The plants, which are elegantly prepared, and mounted on 69 

 folio sheets, form an exceedingly good collection, and we have 

 great pleasure in deciding that the Prize No. 5 be awarded to 

 Mr. Praeger. 



Museum, 29th April, 1885. 



S. A. Stewart. 

 W. Gray. 



Prize XVI. — We have carefully examined the collections of 

 microscopic preparations submitted in competition for this 

 prize, and, estimating their respective merits as to variety, 

 scientific or educational value, and method of mounting, we 



