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Objects," in which, after describing the processes of photography and 
drawing, and enumerating the contrivances in common use for tho 
purpose, he threw out a number of valuable hints as to the best 
methods of procedure. An interesting discussion followed, in which 
Messrs. Beckett, E. H. Johnson, Kuffle, T. C. White, Mclntire, Marks, 
Dr. Matthews, and the President took part, and a hearty vote of 
thanks was accorded to Mr. Suffolk for his paper. The President 
announced that the annual soiree of the club would be held on 
March 12th, at University College, the council of which had in the 
most liberal and courteous manner placed the*building at the disposal 
of the committee for that occasion, and had further expressed their 
willingness to afford every facility for carrying out the necessary 
arrangements. The proceedings terminated with a conversazione, 
at which many objects of interest were exhibited. The last of the 
winter series of conversational meetings was held at University 
College, on February 12th, when, as on previous occasions, there was 
a numerous attendance of members and their friends, and many 
objects of special interest were exhibited. 
[Keport supplied by Mr. E. T. Lewis.] 
Manchester Circulating Microscopic Cabinet Society. 
Annual Meeting, held 12th January, 1869, at the house of Mr. 
T. Armstrong, 88, Deansgate, Manchester. Present — Mr. Horne, 
Mr. T. Armstrong, Mr. Aylward, Mr. H. Armstrong, Mr. Nash, and 
Mr. Hope. Also, Mr. T. Hyde, Mr. T. H. Hope, and Mr. G. B. Arm- 
strong, as friends. Mr. T. Armstrong in the chair. 
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. 
The Cash Account for the past year was read by the Treasurer, 
examined, and passed. 
Tenders for 'Microscopical Journal.' — Mr. Armstrong explained 
that only two tenders had been sent in, and those were in the hands 
of Mr. Aylward, who had omitted to bring them to the meeting. 
Agreed that the tenderers (Mr. T. Armstrong and Mr. Hope) settle 
this matter between them. 
Election of Officers. — For the office of President, Mr. Horne and 
Mr. T. Armstrong were proposed, and the former was elected by a 
majority of 1. 
Treasurer. — Mr. T. Armstrong and Mr. Nash were proposed for 
this office, and the former was elected by a majority of 2. 
Secretary. — Mr, Nash and Mr. Hope were proposed, and the latter 
was elected by a majority of 2. 
Subject for next Meeting. — Proposed by Mr. Hope, and seconded by 
Mr. T. Armstrong, that the subject for the next quarterly meeting be 
" Crystals." Carried unanimously. — The next meeting to take place 
on the 13th April, 1869, place of meeting to be named afterwards. — 
Proposed by Mr. T. Armstrong, and seconded by Mr. Aylward, that 
the quarterly meetings in future commence at seven o'clock instead 
of eight. Carried unanimously. 
Journal for 1869.— Proposed by Mr. T. Armstrong, and seconded 
