Mar., 1892. natural history society's report. 
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At these and the other meetings of the Section a large 
number of specimens have been exhibited, which, in the 
summer, were almost entirely the capture of the Saturday 
afternoon excursions, which have been revived. Among the 
principal exhibitors may be mentioned Messrs. C. Pumphrey, 
W. B. Grove, and Mr. W. H. Wilkinson, botanical specimens ; 
and Messrs. S. P. Bolton and T. Y. Hodgson, living specimens 
of pond life. 
On December 16th an extra meeting was held, in conse¬ 
quence of a general desire for some practical microscopy. 
Mr. Clarke gave a demonstration in the preparing and mount¬ 
ing of specimens, and it is hoped that this meeting will lead 
to the formation of a sub-section to carry on practical work in 
this branch. 
It may be said that the Section has slightly improved 
in many points on the previous year, although the work done 
has been of a distinctly elementary character. It is to be 
hoped that during the ensuing year members will take up the 
life history of some local genus or species, and work it out for 
communication to the Society ; such work is urgently needed. 
Biological Section.— President, Mr. R. W. Chase; 
Secretary, Mr. A. H. Martineau.—During the past year this 
section has held ten meetings, all of which have been well 
attended, the average attendance being twenty-eight. 
Papers have been read at five meetings, and at all the 
others there has been an abundant display of specimens 
—more especially during the summer months. Among the 
principal exhibitors were the following:—Messrs. J. E. 
Bagnall, R. W. Chase, Steele Elliott. W. B. Grove, T. Y. 
Hodgson, W. R. Hughes, G. Lavender, W. P. Marshall, 
A. H. Martineau, A. J. Parker, C. Pumphrey, J. B. Stone, 
C. J. Watson, and W. H. Wilkinson. The section is also 
indebted to Miss Gingell, who has forwarded rare plants and 
mosses for exhibition. The following is a list of the papers 
read :— 
February 10th.—“ Natural History Jottings in Natal,” ; by Mr. 
Arthur Hunt, communicated by Mr. 0. Pumphkey. 
March 10th.—“ Exhibition of Plants collected in Norway,” by Dr. 
Fraser, with notes by Mr. J. E. Bagnalu, A.L.S. 
May 12th.—“ Short Notes on the Columbidae occurring in Britain,” 
" bv Mr. R. W. Chase. 
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November 10th.—“Visits to the Marine Biological Laboratory at 
Plymouth,” by Mr. W. R. Hughes, F.L. S. 
December 8th.—“ Notes on a recent Tour Round the World,” by 
Mr. J. B. Stone, J.P., F.L.S. 
Geological Section.— President, Mr. T. H. Waller, B.A., 
B. Sc. ; Secretary, Mr. John Udall, F.G.S.—Nine meetings of 
the Section have been held during the year. They have been 
