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purposes, exhibited by Dr. Wright. This little instrument is as 
all as is consistent with practical utility ; is fitted with a tripod 
stand, achromatic cond , and two objectives, the whole packing 
in a case measuring but 4in. x 2hin. 
r. G. D. Hirst exhibited a curious fungoid growth which had 
lately appeared upon a slip of pine wood that had been imme 
for the last two years in a tightly stoppered vial of distilled water, 
and Mr. Pedley exhibited some slides of parasites and local polyzoa. 
MONDAY, 16 OCTOBER, 1878. 
The Rev. George Martrn in the Chair. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. 
Mr. W. MacDoyyetx exhibited a large and valuable series of 
micro-photographs of recent and fossil diatoms, executed by Dr. 
Gustay Fritsch, from specimens specially prepared. by Herr Otto 
an amplification hitherto unattainable, owing to the great loss of 
light which has prevented the necessary enlargement 
maces, 
Mr. H. Suarp exhibited a beautifully stained section of tumour, 
Mr. Hewett slides of parasites, and Mr. Pedley sections of teeth. 
Mr. F. B. Kyyepon presented for the use of the Section a postal 
cabinet for micro-slides, 
MONDAY, 11 NOVEMBER, 1878. 
The Rev. G. Martin in the Chair. 
objective, with one of Zeiss’ G. immersion lenses. Mr. W. 
cDo exhibited the former lens, with which he resolved 
Some difficult diatom tests. 
a pure gathering of Actinocyclus Re 
from fresh water, Botany ; Mr. De Lissa a collection of seeds and 
3 and Mr. Pedley sections of Foraminiera, from New 
ites, Alveolina, &c. 
Guinea, Orbitolites, A 
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