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chiefly the work of the late Robert Farrants, and as might be expected 
from one so skilled in manipulation, are fine examples of the prepara- 
tions made some thirty or forty years ago. 
The cabinet of Dr. Wallich has not yet been thoroughly examined. 
It contains over 900 slides representing much of the donor’s work in 
India, during voyages, and elsewhere. These slides are one of the most 
valuable portions of the Society’s collection. 
The new series commences with over 400 slides of radulae of Mollusca, 
presented by Mr. Charles Rousselefc. This is a valuable collection, and 
with nearly 100 slides already in the Society’s possession, makes this 
subject well represented. 
Other large groups are the Marine Algee by Mrs. Clarke of Whitby, 
about 200 Polyzoa by Miss Jelly, and the collection of Oribatidre, illus- 
trating his monograph, presented by Mr. Michael. 
LIBRARY. 
Mr. F. A. Parsons was early in 1897 appointed Assistant-Secretary. 
Mr. J. J. Vezey, in the absence of Mr. W. T. Suffolk, read the 
Treasurer’s Report and Audited Balance Sheet for the year 1897 (see 
opposite page). 
Mr. Vezey said that, in the absence of the Treasurer, it would not be 
expected that he should say much as to the accounts now presented, but 
he should like to explain that the total sum received under the head of 
subscriptions was nearly double the amount for the same item in the 
previous year. This was owing to the collection of a large number of 
arrears ; a great effort had been made during the past year to get these 
in, and the result was that about 340Z. had been received under this head. 
Another very satisfactory feature he should like to point out, was that for 
the first time within his memory the whole of the liabilities of the Society 
had been met and included in the year’s accounts, and indeed there was 
not a single item owing at the end of the year. It must not be forgotten, 
however, that the result had only been arrived at by selling out some of 
the Society’s investments, and it was earnestly hoped that these would be 
restored before long. Mr. Yezey desired to impress on Fellows the 
necessity of increasing their numbers if the Society was to go on satis- 
factorily in the future. 
Mr. J. M. Allen moved that the Report of the Council, and the 
Statement and Balance Sheet presented by the Treasurer, be received and 
adopted, and that they be printed and circulated in the usual way. He 
felt sure those present w’ould regard these reports as satisfactory, and 
would feel that they were greatly indebted to the Treasurer for the result 
of his special efforts during the year. 
Mr. C. L. Curties having seconded the motion, it was put to the meet- 
ing by the President and carried unanimously. 
The President said their next business would be the election of 
Officers and Council for the ensuing year. Ballot papers containing the 
