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bourhood of Moira. The larvae of this moth burrow in the 

 stems of the Typha or reed-mace, and some of these were exhi- 

 bited, showing the ravages of the animal. A choice selection of 

 microscopical objects examined through a good instrument 

 always proves an attraction, and on this occasion the representa- 

 tives of the Microscopical Section of the Club had a busy time 

 of it, and were indefatigable in their efforts to minister to the 

 curiosity or scientific zeal of their many guests. Meanwhile a 

 lantern exhibition was in progress in the upper room of the 

 Museum, under the direction of Mr. John Donaldson, and an 

 interesting and, in many cases, amusing series of views were 

 thrown on the screen. Here the summer excursions were again 

 to the fore. A number of instantaneous views not only of 

 scenery, but of the members themselves, were exhibited, much 

 to the surprise of some of the latter, who had little imagined, as 

 they strolled about in quest of a rare flower or moth, or pondered 

 on some antiquarian fragment, that they were being quietly 

 " kodaked " by their friends of the camera. Some good views 

 of Irish antiquities were shown, and of forest trees also ; and a 

 number of photographs of trained cats, dressed in quaint 

 costumes, excited much laughter and applause. At nine o'clock 

 the President again took the chair, and a short business meeting 

 was held. On behalf of the Club, the President returned thanks 

 to those ladies and gentlemen whose efforts had made the 

 meeting a most gratifying success. He specially mentioned Mr. 

 Lavens M. Ewart, J.P., and the ladies who had presided at the 

 tea tables. A special vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Welch, 

 on the motion of Mr. F. J. Bigger, junior secretary, seconded 

 by Mr. Robert Young, C.E., for his magnificent gift of photo- 

 graphs for the Club's albums. The election of new members 

 was then proceeded with. Eighteen ladies and gentlemen were 

 duly nominated, and, their names having been put to the 

 meeting, they were declared elected. This concluded the formal 

 business of the evening, and a second lantern display was given, 

 after which the exhibits again claimed attention, and the 

 meeting gradually dispersed. 



