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look back on the achievement of the Forth Bridge as insignificant, 

 when compared with the grander works of which it will have been 

 but the precedent. 



The officers for 1890 were then re-elected, the name of Mr. C. 

 RosUng, B.A.., being added to the committee. 



The Secretary then stated that with very great regret, owing to 

 weak health, he must ask to be relieved from his duties. He felt 

 that it would be lor the good of the Society that some one younger, 

 and able to put forth more energy should occupy the post. He 

 begged to suggest his son, Mr. Arnold H. Ullyett. 



Great regret was expressed by the President and several Mem- 

 bers, and Mr. Ullyett was asked to re-consider the matter. How- 

 ever, he so evidently wished for relief from his duties, that it was 

 proposed by the Rev. W. Hall, and seconded by Mr. Knight : — 



That Mr. A. H. Ullyett be asked to take the office for a time, 

 until perhaps Mr. Henry Ullyett may feel justified in resuming it. 



This was carried unanimously. 



March 11th, 1890. 



Mr. A. H. Ullyett gave a Lecture on "Minute Organisms," 

 illustrated by Lantern Slides. The subject was made exceedingly 

 interesting by the clear descriptions and the representations on the 

 screen. The lantern was lent and manipulated by the Rev. T. 

 Day. The attendance was large, and a vote of thanks was 

 proposed and carried with acclamations. The Rev. T, Day also 

 received a vote of thanks 



Mr. Walton then exhibited and briefly described a few of the 

 local zoophytes. 



May 21st, 1890. 



The last meeting of the session was held in the Lecture Hall of 

 the Museum. Mr. C. Rosling, B.A.., read an interesting paper on 

 " Ants," which was illustrated by Lantern Slides shown by the 

 Assistant Secretary who l^indly lent his Lantern and the necessary 

 apparatus. The attendance was small, only thirty bemg present. 



A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer. 



Mr. Walton exhibited fresh specimens of Orchis purpurea, and 

 some other rare plants. 



