the Microscopical Society. 
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liis language so clear and forcible, that 1 cannot better con- 
clude the subject than by quoting the last paragraph from 
his Address at our Sixth Anniversary : " Let us remember," 
said he, " that the instrument which we employ is capable of 
elucidating subjects of far more importance than the distinc- 
tion of species of animalcules, and the demonstration of the 
structure of a zoophyte. The relief of suffering, and the sal- 
vation of life itself, are amongst the legitimate objects of 
microscopic research. Let not our medical members, then, 
be satisfied with the mere amusement, or even the bare scien- 
tific information to be derived from it ; but let them employ 
it as an important means of carrying out the great objects of 
their profession, in determining the nature of diseased struc- 
tures, the distinctions between the healthy and morbid states 
of the tissues, and, consequently, in enlarging our means of 
restoring health to the sick, ease to the suffering, and life to 
the dying." 
It only remains. Gentlemen, for me to express the satisfac- 
tion which I feel in resigning this Chair to one whose inti-^ 
mate knowledge of physiology in both its branches, no less 
than his general scientific attainments, so eminently qualify 
him to preside at our meetings. 
It was unanimously resolved — That the Reports of the 
Council and Auditors be received ; and that the Reports, with 
the President's Address, be printed. 
The election of officers took place ; when the following were 
declared elected : — 
Officers. 
President Dr. Carpenter. 
Treasurer N. B. Ward, Esq. 
Secretary John Quekett, Esq. 
New Members of Council. 
Dr. Lionel Beale. 
Josh. Gratton, Esq. 
M. Marshall, Esq. 
Saml. C. Whitbread, Esq. 
In the place of 
Warren De La Rue, Esq. 
W. GiLLETT, Esq. 
John Lee, Esq., LL.D. 
Robert Warington, Esq. 
