PROCEEDINGS 

 FOR THE YEAR 1893. 



Januaky 17th, 1893. 



The ground was covered with snow, and it was bitterly cold ; 

 consequently the attendance was small, only 25 being present. 

 The exhibits were : — 



Specimens of Fluoride of Calcium (Derbyshire), in the rough, 

 polished aud crystalline states. 



Landscape Marble from Clifton (Rh^tic), by the Secretary. 



Lantern Slides of various marine Microscopical objects, taken by 

 Mr. Hambridge. 



A species of worm (Gordius?) dug up in the garden by Mr. S. 

 Hills. 



Microscopical Objects by Messrs. Hills, Gell and Peden. 



The President, Dr. Thos. Eastes, said a few words about the 

 special objects of the Society, and then brought before the notice 

 of members two books recently published, viz., " Gordon's British 

 Birds," and "Lubbock's Beauties of Nature," giving a short 

 account of the contents of each. He then called upon Mr. Walton 

 who described some of the shrubs and trees found in Folkestone. 

 The remainder of the evening was spent in the examination of the 

 specimens. Three new members were elected : — Messrs. T. New- 

 man, W. Roberts, B.A., and Mr. Dalgleish. 



