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Communications from abroad were read, and the proceedings 
terminated with the usual conversazione. 
August 25th, 1SG8. The President in the chair. — Mr. Marti- 
nelli read a paper on “ Tubules of Crabshell.” 
Mr. S. J. Mclntire called attention to some living specimens 
of mosquitoes and British gnats, and an interesting discussion 
followed. 
Mr. Brain explained the construction of a patent collecting 
bottle, which its inventor, Mr. Edward AYright, had presented to 
the club. 
Eight members were elected. 
September J25th , 1S68. The President in the chair. — Nume- 
rous presents were announced. 
Mr. Slade read a paper on “The Preparation of Bone and 
Teeth for Microscopical Examination.” 
The alleged visitation of mosquitoes, which was discussed at the 
previous meeting, was again referred to, and some carefully pre- 
pared specimens of the lancets, as well as some living insects, 
were exhibited. 
At the conversazione which followed, Moller’s type-slide and 
other interesting objects were exhibited. 
Four members were elected. 
October 23 rd, 1868. The President in the chair. — Amongst the 
numerous donations 125 slides for the cabinet (contributed by 
Messrs. Cooke, Russell, Edmunds, and Groves) were announced. 
Mr. Mclntire read a paper on “ Cheyletus.” 
Mr. T. C. AYhite described a new varnish for microscopical 
purposes. 
Mr. Bockett exhibited a case to contain six live-boxes. 
Mr. George described a new form of collecting-bottle. 
Air. Suffolk explained the details of his proposed class for 
instruction in the use of the microscope. 
Mr. Cooke repeated his offer to give a series of demonstrations 
on microscopic fungi. 
Eight members were elected. 
Xovember 21th, 1868. The President in the chair. — Mr. Curtis 
read a paper by Mr. Tatem on “ Melicerta.” 
Mr. Low read a paper “ On the Uses and Structure of the Fly’s 
Proboscis.” 
Mr. Burgess exhibited a new form of collecting-box. 
In accordance with notice given in October, the meeting was 
made “ special,” and the following addition to the Bye-Laws was 
adopted, viz., “ That any member desirous of compounding for his 
future subscriptions may do so at any time by payment of the sum 
of £10, all such sums to be duly invested in such manner as the 
Committee may direct.” 
Six new members were elected. 
