XIV. SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS AT MEETINGS. 



1. A series of miscellaneous exhibits were on view previous 



to the meeting. 



2. Major Boss, I.M.S., gave a lecture on "Malaria and 



Mosquitos," in which he showed the important 

 part played by mosquitos in the spread of malaria. 

 A beautiful series of microscopic sections illustrated 

 the lecture, which was listened to with great interest 

 by a large audience. 



The eighth meeting of the thirteenth session was held 

 as a Field Meeting, jointly with the Liverpool Geological 

 Society, on Saturday, June 10th, 1899, at Hilbre Island 

 and West Kirby. 



The ninth meeting was held, also as a Field Meeting, 

 at Delamere Forest, Cheshire, on Saturday, June 17th. 

 After tea a short business meeting was held. On the 

 motion of Prof. Sherrington, seconded by Mr. Ryley, Dr. 

 Wiglesworth was unanimously elected President for next 

 session. On the motion of Prof . Herdman, seconded by 

 Mr. Beasley, a vote of thanks was passed, with acclama- 

 tion, to Prof. Sherrington the retiring President. 



