1885-1886.] ^11 



Mr. Charles Bulla has sent in a collection of land and fresh- 

 water shells in competition for Prize 13. These specimens 

 are numerous, and include a large number of species. They 

 have not been mounted or displayed to advantage ; but, taking 

 it as it stands, we consider it of sufficient rnerit ; and, therefore, 

 award Prize 13 to Mr. Bulla. 



Two sets of micro slides were sent in ; one each by Mr. Geo. 

 J. Glen and Mr. D. M'Kee, in competition for Prize 18. They 

 both exhibit great persevering skill in the preparation of 

 siliceous rock sections. Strictly speaking, neither of the sets 

 comply with the conditions ; but we recommend that the prize 

 be awarded to Mr. Glen, and to record our commendation of 

 Mr. M'Kee's objects. 



In competition for Prize 24, Mr. J. J. Andrew sent in a col- 

 lection of sponges collected on the Club's recent dredging trip. 

 These form an interesting series, but are precluded from receiv- 

 ing the prize, owing to the specimens being unnamed. 



Special Prize, offered by Dr. John Beck, for the best herba- 

 rium of plants collected at the field meetings of the Club — open 

 only to members or visitors under twenty-one years of age. 

 The judges report as follows : — Mr. R. Lloyd Praeger has sent 

 in a collection of plants which we adjudge to have fulfilled the 

 conditions, and to be in all respects worthy of the prize offered. 

 Mr. Praeger's specimens amount to 250 ; each one representing 

 a distinct species. These plants were collected on or near the 

 Mourne Mountains, in the two days of the Club's visit in last 

 July. They demonstrate what may be accomplished in a short 

 time by energy and acute observation. 



William Gray. 

 S. A. Stewart. 

 S. M. Malcolson. 



For Prize 20, for the best collection of Fungi, only one 

 competitor sent in specimens. These numbered but loi species. 

 However, as several of them were rather uncommon, I recom- 

 mend that the prize be awarded to Dr. S. M. Malcomson. 



H. W. Lett. 



