





98 THE NORTHERN MICROSCOPIST. 

advantages offered to the scientific student by the Society, which embraced all 
departments of natural science, except those connected with pure mathematics, 
The Society was but young, having been in existence only two years, and from 
having about a dozen members now numbered 175. Scientifically the success 
of the Society had been equally great and surprising. The main object of the 
founders had been to gather round them young persons and others who were 
turning their attention to scientific study. The low subscription, and the 
practical character of the Society’s operations, met the wants of this portion of 
the community, while the social advantages that the Society afforded were not 
inconsiderable. 
The Rev. W. H. Dallinger, F.R.S., F.R.M.S., then delivered a lecture-- 
‘‘ Most recent researches into the origin and development of the putrefactive 
organisms.” The lecture was illustrated by drawings made by Mr. Dallinger, 
thrown on a large screen, and illuminated by the oxy-hydrogen gas lime light. 
This method of illustration gave additional interest to the treatment of the 
subject. At the close, and on the motion of Mr. John Aitken, J.P., seconded 
by Mr. George E. Davis, vice-president, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. 
Dallinger for his lecture. 
We must not forget to mention the excellent display made by the members, 
both before and after the lecture. Over fifty microscopes had been set up, and 
under each was shown some interesting object. The variety of stands was 
worthy of a careful inspection. The best English and Continental makers were 
well represented. First-class stands by Ross, Powell and Leland, Smith and 
Beck, Swift, Crouch, and Zeiss; while serviceable and good students’ stands 
were also shown by Messrs. Ward and Aylward, of Manchester. ‘The latter 
had also on view his new ‘‘concentric” turntable, and also his new arrange- 
ment of mounting-cabinet and turntable combined, all enclosed in case. 
Too much praise cannot be given to Messrs. Graham, Mills, and Stanley who 
had been appointed to assist the Secretary in making the necessary arrange- 
ments. } 
The following is the list of the objects exhibited, together with the exhibitor’s 
names :— 
A choice selection of Diatoms shown by a Wray’s oes 
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LEP NOPUS CT YSTALLLIUS DAR Sec iced ee T eve eee ek ae tee Ene 4 
MmecInGeCl— pase ware nen Ear either. anata adamant John Boyd. 
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DDADRUE PULL To oR Soe eR cd rk eS 5 
Cyclops quadricornis infested with Epistylis digitalis FS 
Crab asotsesohinant Sk Feeae vole dene gnees 3 
Section of Lycopodium’ sfaimed anime .caetearnsenernes Edward Ward. 
Hydroid Zoophytes, Mounted at Naples, with 
tentaclessexpanded +. Jat aie eames 2 
Zeiss, No. 1 stand, kindly lent by Dr. Frazer ...... % 
Misto-photographsteactat. val des ert oem % 
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Trachea and Nerve centre of Moth, photographed | 
by Mr. Shipperbottom, of Bolton ............ J me 
Woramuminleray MaGienidve nn tite ndey osetia «ss esas hon ee ee = 
Tail of Common Stickleback, shewing the mus- | tC. Charis 
CWA ray Ste Mis sia, Wi ee, seen as See eae J 
Lophopus crystallinus stained in picro-carmine, 
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Gin at iad datecidwnielntinty anlan Retirees arin drei veinnciawn ed W. J. Mills. 




