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Quarterly Journal . 
Coffee Fungus affecting the leaves of the coffee plant in Ceylon, 
were brought before you by your President. Mr. J. R. Y. 
Goldstein exhibited, on one occasion, a series of Polyzoa,. 
collected during several years. Mr. Barnard exhibited an 
Ixoclis, from the Platypus, and some nematoid worms, which 
made them appearance in its fur. The same member also- 
exhibited some living diatoms which had been obtained from 
the shores of Williamstown. Mr. Allen on one occasion 
exhibited diatoms, sections of coal, and other interesting 
objects, which had been prepared in England, and were 
much appreciated by those who examined them. The Rev. 
J. J. Halley also exhibited specimens of typical diatoms from 
England, and Mr. J. R. Y. Goldstein also some living species 
of diatoms. Also, a paper by the Rev. J. J. Halley, entitled 
“Diatoms, what are they?” which proved very interesting^ 
and also suggestive of work to be done in this department 
of living beings. Also, a paper contributed by Mr. Barnard— 
“ Diatoms : where they live, and how to find them.” Also, 
we had lastly an exhibition of the “Spectroscope” with 
remarks on its use by Mr. J. J. Thompson. In addition to 
these, I have to notice that the members, by invitation of 
the Royal Society, exhibited specimens and various objects- 
of interest at the conversazione lately held by that society. 
Besides this, I have to inform you that nine new members, 
and one honorary member have been added to the society, 
and I think it may be stated we have now more members- 
at work and learning to work with the microscope than in 
time past. The following changes have been brought about 
in our community. First of all, our late lion, secretary, 
Mr. T. Burrows, retired from the post which he had 
diligently held for some time, in consequence of his removal 
into the countiy. His place we have been able to fill by 
our new lion, secretary, Mr. J. R. Y. Goldstein, and I trust 
we are already beginning to feel wo have efficient help 
afforded us in the discharge of the duties of his office. 
In the beginning of February ' last, we were enabled to- 
