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[April, 1887. 
Histological science, and gave a brief description of the morphol- 
ogy of the animal and vegetable cell. The president and several 
other gentlemen present then made some remarks on u Cellular 
Science or Cytology.” 
December 13,1886. 
Dr. Peckham in the chair. 
Mi. Edwin Schmidt was elected member of the Society. The 
president, Dr. Peckham, them read a very interesting paper on 
wasps, the condensed results of a great number of valuable ex¬ 
periments made during the summer of 1886 on the mental habits 
and peculiarities of these insects. The paper was followed by 
ne remarks on wasps and their habits from various members. 
