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Dr. Alcock exhibited a number of living mollusca brought 
from J erusalem and its neighbourhood. 
A letter was read from the Rev. J. E. Vize, M.A., dated 
Calvely, Tarporley, 10th October, in which he mentioned 
having observed a very young currant-tree bearing a second 
crop of fruit this year. He also referred to the abundance 
of the second crop of mushrooms this season, and to the 
occurrence of a bramble with variegated leaves being culti- 
vated in Lord Grosvenor’s grounds. 
Professor Williamson, F.R.S., then read a paper “ On the 
Structure of an XJndescribed Type of Calamodendron from 
the Upper Coal-measures of Lancashire.” This paper was 
afterwards read at the ordinary meeting of the Society held 
on the 3rd November, and an abstract of the same has 
already appeared at pp. 36—38. 
November 9th, 1868. 
J. R Dancer, F.RA.S., President of the Section, in the 
Chair. 
Mr. Sidebotham presented a number of leaves of the 
Deutzia insignis, and Deutzia scabra for distribution amongst 
the members. 
A paper, entitled “A Resume of the More Important 
Papers bearing upon Microscopical Research which have 
appeared during the Past Year,” was then read by the 
President, J. B. Dancer, F.R.A.S. 
