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Fellows. A donation has been received from Mrs. J. T. Norman 
Thomas. 
The thanks of the Society are due to Mr. Sheppard for his continued 
interest and work as Curator. 
MEETINGS. 
The Meetings of the Society have been well attended. The special 
feature of the present session is a representative series of papers dealing 
with the “ Practical Use of the Microscope in Industrial Research.” 
The papers that have been already read have, been of an interesting 
character, and it is confidently expected that this new policy will con- 
siderably increase the influence and Fellowship of the Society, and at 
the same time be of very great service in the development of British 
Industries. 
The Biological Section, which meets on the first Wednesday in 
each month, has again had a most successful year. 
The Leather Industries Section has held three meetings during 
the year, and these were of great practical value. 
The Metallurgical Section has held two meetings during the year, 
and has greatly benefited from specimens that have been kindly pre- 
sented by Dr. J. E. Stead. 
The Paper Industries Section, owing to the unfortunate illness of 
the H onorary Secretary, has not yet held its inaugural meeting, but it 
is hoped to arrange for the same at an early date. 
The thanks of the Council and the Society will be heartily accorded 
to the Honorary Secretaries of these Sections for the work they have 
accomplished to make the meetings profitable to those attending. 
A^ CONVERSAZIONE 
was held at the Mortimer Halls on the 5th October last. It was well 
attended and the exhibits were greatly appreciated. The thanks of the 
Society are due to the Fellows of the Society and to the Members of the 
Quekett Microscopical Club and the Photomicrographic Society, whose 
assistance contributed to the success of the evening. 
MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. 
Your Council has contributed the sum of Fifty Guineas to the funds 
of the Marine Biological Association towards the expenses of an impor- 
tant extension. The R.M.S. table at the Plymouth Laboratory has 
been placed at the disposal of Mr. E. Channing Matthews, a Fellow of 
the Society, for the purpose of research work. 
Mr. A. W. Sheppard moved, and Mr. Disney seconded, that the 
Annual Report be received and adopted. Carried. 
