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tions, a large collection of the Land MoUusca of that island 

 paradise of the Atlantic. The address was well illustrated 

 with numerous photographs of the rich and tropical vegetation 

 of the island. 



At the next meeting in January 17th, Prof. G. S. Brady 

 gave a highly interesting account of the British Water Fleas 

 {Daphnidoe), illustrated with limelight views of these minute 

 Crustaceans, which often swarm in our ponds, ditches, and 

 other pieces of fresh water. After the address the remainder 

 of the evening was spent in the exhibition of various speci- 

 mens by other contributors, especially the exhibition of a small 

 collection of Lepidoptera (Butterflies), to illustrate the theory 

 of Mimicry as explained by the Rev. J. M. Hick. 



At the meeting held on Februay 21st, the Rev. John Hull, 

 of Haltwhistle, favoured the members with an elaborate 

 address on Spiders and their structure, with numerous lime- 

 light illustrations, which was listened to with much interest 

 and pleasure by those who had the privilege of hearing it. 



At the March meeting. Prof. G. R. Murray gave a most 

 interesting address on " Bacteria," with numerous limeHght 

 illustrations. The address being followed by a short 

 discussion on the usefulness and destructiveness of these 

 extremely minute organisms. Mr. Milburn contributed for 

 exhibition an immense sized larva of one of the Giant Beetles 

 {Dynastes) found in the hollow and decayed part of a log of 

 Lignum-vitae imported from Mexico. 



At the last Evening Meeting, April i8th, Mr. Alex. Meek 

 gave a lucid historical account of the progress of " Fishing 

 Legislation," especially that part relating to the trawlers and 

 trawling in the North Sea and on our East Coast. 



Unfortunately it cannot be said that the meetings of this 

 first course were as well attended as the Committee anticipated 

 and could have wished. The best thanks of the Society are 

 due to the gentlemen who kindly consented to give an address 

 at each of these Evening Meetings. It is hoped that as they 

 become more established, and the interesting character of the 

 meetings is more fully recognised, the attendance may increase. 



