Copies of Mr. Clarke’s works have been received by the Society from the 
Author, and the valuable collection of Egyptian Antiquities from Abydos in Upper 
Egypt, and presented to the Society by the discoverer, Mr. Garstang, are now 
exhibited in four new cases specially made for them. These cases will cost between 
five and six pounds and will be paid for in the course of a few weeks. The Com- 
mittee will be glad to receive contributions —however small — towards the cost of those 
cases, as it is felt that they should be paid for as early as possible. 
SUBSCRIPTIONS. 
All subscriptions for the year are now due and the Committee trust that they 
may be paid as soon as possible — either to the General Secretary or to the lion. 
Collector, Mr. W. Evans, Outwood Grove, Todmorden Road, Burnley. 
GIFTS. 
In addition to the Collection of Egyption Antiquities of date 2,500 B.C. to 
300 B.C. presented to the Society by Mr. Garstang, the following gifts have been made 
and the Committee beg to thank the donors in the name of the members. 
Name. 
Gift. 
1 Mr. F. C. Long 
2 ,, W. Middleton 
3 Mr. & Mrs. Stuttard 
4 Mr. J. R. Lee 
5 ,, W. Waddington 
6 ,, John Radclift'e 
7 ,, Robert Radcliffe 
8 ,, Abraham Stansfield 
9 ,, C. R. Ritchings 
10 ,, Joseph Gordon 
11 ,, John Cherry, 
Gunnerside Lodge, 
Swaledale. 
12 ,, J. H. Alderson 
13 ,, J. Hargreaves 
4 Cases of Marine Shells. 
Large piece of Flint. 
Lizard, Snakes, etc. 
Pieces of Worked Flint found in Ightenhill. 
Letters of Lancashire Authors. 
Framed Chess Board and Copy of Josephus. 
Fine Specimen of Brain Coral. 
Letter of G. Linneaus Banks. 
2 Pictures in Glass of 18th Century. 
Portrait of Dante. 
Flint Arrowhead. 
Flint Arrowhead. 
Long-eared Bat caught in Pendle Forest. 
MICROSCOPIC WORK IN BURNLEY. 
Another matter which has been receiving the attention of the Committee lately 
is that of Microscopy, and the work that our Microscopic Section can do. Probably 
there are not less than a dozen microscopes in the hands of members, yet the oppor- 
tunities for meeting of those who have instruments are very few. And how many 
others do members know who are not of the Society, and who are — or were — inter- 
ested in the use of the microscope, but who for want of intercourse with fellow- 
workers have allowed that interest to flag. As is well known to members, our 
Microscopic Section has had considerable experience in the manipulation of the 
microscope, and in staining and mounting objects for examination, it may be safely 
said that in this department of work the members of the Microscopic Section have 
little reason to fear comparison with anyone— either professional or amateur. It is 
proposed then that the skill and experience of these members of the Society shall be 
made use of for the benefit of those workers — either inside or outside the Society — 
who desire to cultivate a fuller knowledge of microscopy. With this object in view, 
Messrs. L. Heap, C. R. Ritchings and S. Simpson have decided to meet in the 
Society’s large room at 3-30 on the first Saturday in every month — and oftener if 
found desirable —and they invite members to attend. They also extend an invita- 
tion to all who are interested in the use of the microscope— whether they be members 
of the Society or not. To members and non-members alike who desire it, will 
lessons be given in the preparation of objects, and in the study of the low forms of 
life around us. Short papers will be occasionally given and some of these will be 
illustrated by the lantern. But above all, the members of this section ask to be 
allowed to be helpful, and other members who know of any solitary microscopic 
workers would do well if they could induce them to meet our microscopists in the 
Society’s rooms on the dates named. And this they can do without becoming 
members of the Society— a fact which should be kept in mind by those who may be 
acquainted with some who might accept an invitation to meet in our rooms if it were 
clearly understood that they were at liberty to become members of the Society or not 
just as they choose, and that availing themselves of the Microscopic Section’s offer of 
help will not involve anyone in any obligation whatever. 
