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“ On the Anatomy of the Cockroach,” by J. S. Peace. 
March 16^A, 1874. — “On Hypothenemus eruditus,” by Joseph 
Sidebotham, F.R.A.S. 
A'pril 13^^, 1874. — “On the Introduction into Lancashire from 
America of Planorbis dilatatus,” by T. Rogers. 
“'On a Bone Cave at Castleton,” by J. Plant, F.G.S. 
Besides these papers various matters of interest have been 
brought before the members at the meetings, notices of 
which appear in the Proceedings. 
The Council have to report the donation, by Mr. Rideout, 
of the valuable old microscope which was exhibited to the 
members in February, 1873, and a figure and description of 
which appear in the Proceedings of that date. 
The Council have had notice of the payment by the 
Owens College Trustees of the first interest on the £1500 
given to this Section by the Manchester Natural History 
Society, and as soon as this money has been received by our 
Treasurer, it is purposed to purchase some valuable Natural 
History works for the library which are much wanted for 
reference. 
From the accompanying statement of accounts it will be 
seen that the financial position of the Section is satisfactory, 
the Treasurer having a balance in hand of £43 19s. 9d. 
