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a dolerite dyke, Scawt Hill ; Mr. Joseph Wright, some recent 

 foraminifera from the coasts of Antrim and Dublin ; Mr. T. 

 Dewhurst, microscopic sections of some rocks of economic 

 importance ; Professor Gregg Wilson, various zoological subjects ; 

 Mr. Sylvanus Wear, microscopic sections of wheat, brans, &c. 

 Among so much that was excellent it was difficult to particularise, 

 but special mention must be given to Mr. J. Maxwell's splendid 

 exhibit of microscopic pond life, &c. 



By special permission the workshops of the Cripples' 

 Institute were open for inspection during the evening, thus giving 

 the visitors an opportunity of observing the working of one of the 

 finest philanthropic schemes in our city. In well-appointed 

 workrooms the cripples were seen working under the happiest 

 conditions at such trades as bootmaking, basket-making, and 

 lacemaking. It would be impossible to praise too highly this 

 magnificent effort to make easier the lives of those so cruelly 

 handicapped by nature. 



At 9-15 the entire company met again in the large central 

 hall, where a short business meeting was held — the President 

 (Mr. Robert Patterson, F.L.S.) in the chair. After welcoming the 

 members, the Chairman referred to the success of the summer 

 excursions, and made special reference to the recent meeting of 

 the British Association in Dublin. 



Immediately afterwards a lantern display was given of views 

 mainly taken on the summer excursions of the Club by Messrs. 

 Douey, Hadden, Hogg, Holland, Gray, Green, Marsh, Steers, 

 Welch, and others. This concluded a most successful and 

 enjoyable evening. 





