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3. Dr. H. C. Sorby* F.B.S., gave an account of his 



method of mounting animals for exhibition by means 

 of the lantern, and illustrated his address by a large 

 series of slides prepared by himself. A discussion 

 followed. (See Transactions, p. 269). 



4. Mr. W. Narramore, F.L.S., communicated a paper on 



the Fresh Water Algse of the District, with critical 

 remarks on species. The paper was illustrated by 

 specimens and lantern views. (See Transactions, 

 p. 272.) 



The eighth meeting of the Society was held at Univer- 

 sity College on Friday, May 8th, Mr. T. J. Moore, 

 President, in the chair. 



The Secretary read a letter from the Chairman of the 

 Fishery Board of the Lancashire County Council, 

 acknowledging the promised aid of the Society in 

 the work of the Fishery Board. 



Dr. C. H. Hurst read a paper on "Heredity and Varia- 

 tion." A long discussion followed. 



Dr. J. Ellis, F.E.S., read a paper on " Secondary Sexual 

 Characters of British Coleoptera." A discussion 

 followed. 



The ninth and last meeting of the Society for the fifth 

 session took the form of an excursion to Hibre Island on 

 June 6th. Prof. W. A. Herdman, Vice-President, took 

 the chair at the business meeting held subsequently, when 

 on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. I. C. 

 Thompson, Mr. T. J. Moore was re-elected President for 

 the ensuing session. 



