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Mr. Walton in proposing a vote of thanks referred to the 

 necessity of an extension of practical personal work among the 

 members so that the lists of local productions might be made more 

 complete. He hoped the efforts of the secretary would be more 

 heartily seconded. 



Dr. Tyson seconded, and made some further remarks on air 

 chambers and air cells in other animals beside the nautilus. 



The officers for the ensuing year were then elected, consisting of 

 those of the previous year with the addition of J. Smurthwaite, Esq. 



It was afterwards agreed that the March meeting should take 

 the form of a Conversazione, to which members should be invited 

 to contribute any objects of interest for the evening. 



March 11th, 1884, 



The fourth meeting of the session was held at the Town Hall. 

 About fifty members were present. Microscopes were lent and 

 objects exhibited and described by Dr. Fitz-Gerald, Dr. Tyson, 

 and the Secretary. On the table were fresh gathered specimens of 

 Helleborus viridis and various fungoid growths, brought by Mr. 

 Walton, who also exhibited dried flowers. Among these was the 

 Cheddar Pink. 



Mr. Smurthwaite brought specimens of coral, and some Egyptian 

 curiosities. 



The Rev. T. K. Nevinson showed a fine cone and other vegetable 

 specimens from California. 



Mrs. Eumsey exhibited a varied collection of minerals and a case 

 of humming birds. 



The Secretary placed on the table a fine specimen of the Haw- 

 finch, lately shot at Newiugton. Explanations and descriptions 

 were given by various members during the evening, which passed 

 off very successfully. 



