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Exhibits were invited, and several boxes of Lepidoptera were laid on the 

 table for inspection. The librarian's box contained specimens representing 

 the life histories of the following species : — 0. gonostigma, P. bucephala, 0. 

 Rotatoria, and A. caja. Mr. McKenzie handed round for inspection several 

 species of Anodon, which he procured from the Paisley canal (now filled up), 

 and which have lived in confinement some eighteen months. Mr. John M. 

 Campbell, Kelvingrove Museum, sent for exhibition a fine adult specimen of 

 the rare Night Heron {Nycticorax gardeni), the ninth specimen recorded as 

 having been found in Scotland. It was shot by Mr. W. Anderson Smith, at 

 Loch Creran, Argyleshire, and sent by him to the museum for preservation. 

 Mr. Henderson made some interesting remarks regarding this rare visitor, its 

 haunts, and distribution. 



The Secretary read a paper on " Collecting at Liverpool," by Mr. W. E. 

 Hughes, Liverpool (cor. mem.), and which elicited some discussion. The 

 Paper consisted mainly of accounts of rambles in search of lepidoptera in the 

 neighbourhood of Liverpool. A hearty vote of thanks was accredited Mr. 

 Hughes for his communication. A very interesting paper was then read 

 by the Chairman, entitled, " Natural History as a Recreation," in which 

 the essayist pointed out very clearly the benefits which are derived from 

 the best of all studies — the study of nature — the most healthful of studies, 

 refreshing as it does both mind and body. Mr. Henderson treated the 

 subject in an interesting and practical manner ; and the hearty applause 

 which followed, showed how thoroughly the members appreciated his remarks. 



The librarian acknowledged receipt of ten volumes, which Messrs. Hender- 

 son, McGrowther, and Spiers presented to the Society's library, and a vote of 

 thanks was accorded these gentlemen for their kind gift. 



The Secretary reported on the progress which had been made in compiling 

 a list of the various species of lepidoptera which had been taken by the mem- 

 bers in Scotland during the last few years. The list is not quite complete 

 yet, but will record several species not mentioned in the list published under 

 the auspices of the Glasgow Natural History Society. When completed it will 

 be published in the local papers, as well as in the magazines devoted to the 

 study. 



The meeting dispersed at 9.45 p.m., after having arranged to remove to a 

 larger room should the next meeting be so well attended as the present one. 

 The Society is in a flourishing condition, the membership having more than 

 doubled during the past few months. — John McKay. 



