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five on Zoology y or the Structure and Physiology of Animals ; 
ten on Fhytology^ or the Structure and Physiology of Plants; 
altogether twenty papers — a greater number, I believe, than 
has ever been contributed in any previous year. 
The unabated interest of the members has been manifested 
by the good attendance at the ordinary meetings, and the 
spirit with which the discussions have been carried on. 
For the improvement of our microscopes, as much has been 
done as our funds allowed. The collection of objects has 
received numerous additions. The library has had its due 
share of attention, and has increased in numbers and value. 
Our numbers have considerably increased. 
Our finances give no serious cause for concern. On the 
whole, I think I may fairly congratulate you on the state and 
prospects of the Society on entering upon its twenty-third 
year. 
I have to apologise for having occupied so much of your 
time. I thank you for the patience with which you have 
endured what I fear was an unwarrantable trespass, and 
especially I thank you for the indulgence you have afforded 
me while endeavouring to discharge the duties of the office 
I have the honour to hold. 
