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PROCEEDINGS OF SOCIETIES. 
Microscopical Society, January 14th, 1857. 
George Shadbolt, Esq., President, in the chair. 
T. N. Tomkins, Esq., 8, Russell Place, Fitzroy Square ; 
J. R. Steadman, Esq., Sharnbrook, Beds; J. A. Pigott, 
Esq., Albert Terrace, Bedford, were balloted for, and duly 
elected members of the Society. 
A paper, by J. Quekett, Esq., On the White Substance 
surrounding the Mealy Bug, an insect infesting the Vine," 
was read. 
Another paper, by the same author, " On the presence of 
Fungi in living and decaying Wood," was read. 
Mr. Ward announced the intention of the Master of the 
Apothecaries' Company to invite the Members of the Society 
to a Soiree at Apothecaries' Hall, on Tuesday, April 28th. 
A Report from the Sub-Committee appointed to determine 
the best mode of constructing a uniform attachment for 
Object-Glasses was read. 
February Uth, 1857. 
(annual meeting.) 
George Shadbolt, Esq., President, in the chair. 
Reports from the Council on the Progress of the Society 
during the past year, and from the Auditors of the Trea- 
surer's accounts, were read. Trans. Micr. Soc.,' p. 131.) 
The President then delivered an Address, which was or- 
dered to be printed with the preceding Reports. 
It was resolved that George E. Blenkins, Esq., be elected 
Joint Honorary Secretary with Mr. Quekett. 
The election of officers and new members of Council 
took place, when the following were declared duly elected : 
President. — George Shadbolt, Esq. Treasurer. — N. B. 
Ward, Esq. Secretaries. — John Quekett, Esq. ; George 
E. Blenkins, Esq. 
Four Members of Council. — T. H. Huxley, Esq. ; E. G. 
LoBB, Esq. ; W. Peters, Esq. ; J. H. Roberts, Esq. 
The Rev. T. Wiltshire, Rectory, Bread Street Hill ; Dr. 
Cobbold, 27, Upper Seymour Street ; James Wyatt, Esq., 
Coldstream Guards ; James Macgregor, Esq., 55, York Ter- 
race, Regent's Park ; J. Moore, Esq., Grasmere Lodge, Lower 
Tulse Hill, were balloted for, and duly elected members of 
the Society. 
