— RULES OF THE Chester Society of Hatural Science, Ne eet ee A THE SECRETARY'S REPORT AND TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR 1872-78, WITH mist: OF Ba MBE RS FOR 1878-74. SRADRAA RRR Oe Established 1871. CHESTER: PRINTED BY G. R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR-ST. STEAM PRINTING WORKS, 18738. K OFFICERS FOR 1873-74. PRESIDENT : THE REV. CANON KINGSLEY, M.A., D.C.L., F.LS., F.G.S., &c. VICE - PRESIDENTS: THE MOST HON. THE MARQUESS OF WESTMINSTER, K.G., THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER, THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER, A. O. WALKER, Esq., W. M. DOBIE, Esq., M.D. BOTANICAL SECTION: ICTATIR MEANS 30 pen ncsance sea o MR. J. B. MANNING. ZOOLOGICAL SECTION : (CH ATEMA NG scesp ons npeept cob nnnnss oneeetiers nae A. O. WALKER, Esq, SHORBWAB Yas cece ces secesncecncsesccscttiines « Mr. T. SHEPHEARD. GEOLOGICAL SECTION: OHATRMEAN) ci 0chsectsccneespesooesennuee «Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S. SEORETARY 0000. ccasnsccaesacoe0snsauunens Mr. W. SHONE, Junr. TREASURER : Mr. J. B. MANNING. SECRETARIES SCIENTIFIC SECRETARY.......ccccceecseessccsecsssevees Dr. STOLTERFOTH, M.A. GENERAL SECRETARY ...cceesseseseseeeeneeees ohare Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH. COMMITTEE : THE ABOVE OFFICERS, ex-officio ; AND Dr. JEPHCOTT Mr. J. MILLS Mr. J, D, SIDDALL Mr. W. F. AYRTON af Rey. J. L. BEDFORD, M.A. Rev. E. L. ¥Y. DEACLE, M.A. Mr. G. R. JEBB RULES. ———— 1.—Tuat the Title of this Society be “‘ The Chester Society of Natural Science,” and that its object be the promotion of the study of Natural Science, by Lectures, Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers by the Members, and other suitable means. 2.—That the Officers be a President, Five Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, and Two Secretaries. 3.—That the Committee consist of Twenty Members of which the above- named Officers, with the Chairmen and Secretaries of Sections, shall be Ex-oficio Members, and the President, or a Vice-President, the Chairman ; and that the practical management of the Society be vested in the Committee, subject to the following Rules :— 4,—That every Candidate for Membership shall be proposed and seconded at a General Meeting, and, on paying the Subscription, shall become a Member. The Name of the Candidate, with that of a Proposer and Seconder, to be sent, in writing, to the Committee, previous to a General Meeting. 5.—That the Subscription be 5s. per Annum, payable in advance, and due the 1st of July in each year. 6.—That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special: service to the Society, may be elected Honorary Members or Cor- responding Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Members not to exceed Twenty-five. 7.—That each Member shall be allowed to introduce one non-resident friend at any of the General Meetings. 8.—That any Member desirous to withdraw from the Society, shall give notice, in writing, to the General Secretary before the end of the year. 9.—That a majority of two-thirds present at any General Meeting, shall have the power of expelling any Member whose conduct they deem objectionable. 10.—That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business ; Five Members to form a Quorum. 11.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Field Meetings in the year. The place of Meeting to be fixed by the Committee, and due - notice to be "given by the General Secretary. In case of bad weather, the Members of the Committee present shall decide whether the Excursion shall be postponed or not. 12.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Evening Meetings in the year, at which Papers by the Members shall be read and discussed. No Paper shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee. Objects of scientific interest shall be exhibited at the Evening Meetings. ; 13.—That at the Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in the month of June, the Officers and Committee of the Society shall be elected by ballot ; the Report of the past year, and the Treasurer’s Financial Statement read and adopted ; and alterations made, if needful, in the Rules. Nominations for the Committee to be sent, in writing, to the General Secretary, Six Days before- hand ; and proposed alterations of Rules at least a Fortnight beforehand. Alterations in the Rules shall be sanctioned by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present ; and no alterations in the Rules shall otherwise be made. ai 7 ad REPORT. Tur Curster Socrery oF Naturat Science has now completed its second year. From its commencement, it has gone on steadily increasing, and the number of its Members has now reached 454. Of this number, 3 Honorary and 83 Ordinary Members have been elected since the last Annual Meeting. This fact, at least, shows that there is in Chester an appreciation of the objects for which the Society was founded; while, at the same time, it must be remembered that numbers and popularity are not everything, and if we would take rank amongst kindred Societies throughout the country, we must maintain amongst ourselves a large per-centage of earnest workers. Some of our Members have for years been devoted to some branch or other of Natural Science,—some have only taken up the pursuit lately, —while others are looking out for something which may awaken their interest, and so induce them to further study. To all, your Committee would beg to offer some words of advice. At a time like the present, when so much is doing in all branches of Natural Science, it would be next to impossible to keep pace with the tide of knowledge poured in on all sides, and therefore it is the more necessary, in a Society like ours, that the indi- vidual Members, while taking an interest in the general objects for which it was established, should ever bear in mind that they will most surely promote its best interest by steady pursuit and earnest study in some one branch; in this way only can they hope to add their mite to the sum of human knowledge, for by small beginnings do we arrive at great ends, and what at first sight has often appeared but a trifling discovery, has gone far to establish some important law of Nature. If we call to our aid patience and accuracy, our smallest work may have its value. 6 This year we have to regret the absence of the Rev. Canon Krinestry. His loss at this season as a resident amongst us, will be greatly felt by all our Members, for we cannot forget that we owe to him the very existence of our Society, and all will miss his kind and genial sympathy, ready as he ever was to hold out the right-hand of fellowship to those who were earnestly looking into the hidden secrets of Nature. We have, however, his assurance that he is willing to remain our President, so we may hope from time to time to see him at our Meetings, when he is sure to give us valuable help, and it will be an encourage- ment in our work to see him occasionally amongst us. After this Meeting, the Old Palace Rooms will no longer be available for our Society, as they are to be pulled down to make room for the New Kine’s Scnoor. The Committee take this opportunity of thanking the CuesrEer ArcHor1oGIcAL Society and the Dean anv Cuarter for the help which they have so far given us, for the use of these rooms contributed largely to the first successful starting of the Society. To meet our luss, the Committee, after several Meetings, examinations of premises offered, and anxious consideration, have taken the old Albion Assembly Rooms, in conjunction with the ArcnZoLocicaL Society. The Albion Rooms, we think, are well suited for the display of our present collections, and also adapted for our Lectures and Meetings. Still, we look on them only as a temporary accommodation, feeling sure that, when the proper time comes, the City of Chester will boast its own Local Museum, containing local specimens such as she need not be ashamed of. We have to regret that our Society, as a body, possess as yet few books. This is a great deficit; and the Committee especially call the attention of Members to this fact, hoping that, by their assistance, in the course of next year this want may in some degree be remedied, and a library established in connection with the Society. This should consist of standard works of reference, such as might be beyond the means of individual Members, but the use of which is essential to the carrying out of scientific research. In the meanwhile, the Committee beg to 7 call the attention of Members to the Crry Lisrary anp Reapine Rooms 1n Sr. Joun Street, where some good Scientific Works may be met with, also Reviews and Periodicals of a scientific character. During the past year two Societies of Natural Science have been formed in this Neighbourhood—one at Wrexham, the other at Whitchurch. The Wrexham Society has become affiliated with our own, and its Members partake of all our Field Excursions, Lectures, &c., while managing their own internal affairs. We hope to induce the Whitchurch Society to do the same. The Naturalists’ Field Club of Liverpool has been exceedingly friendly,—wishing our Members to partake in its excursions, and occasionally joining in ours. This association of neighbouring Societies is one etileulated to promote an extended and thorough knowledge of surrounding localities, and in every way likely to act as a stimulus, and encourage honest emulation. The means taken by our Society, during the past year, for carrying out its objects, may be considered under three heads :— 1. The Excursions during the summer months ; 2. The General Lectures ; 3. The Sectional Meetings. This last, perhaps the most important, as testing the progress and individual work of our Members. There have been Nine Field Excursions, when the following places were visited :— BS Dolgellyy o-5.:siqe te ax slnis:s + + saMM Clore: 31g as July 11, 1872 2. Eaton Park and Gardens .............. abs It PRR oe Cefn=y=bedd gic idsies ¢. os. oeilatenleniiels's « mio 5: A Pinglde, 2 Seb tetskinds «+ oie: August 14, ,, by Edangotlen) . jeleteis, «so « «aeMeeMMtel Raha js\0 May 14, 1873 S:. (Gresford! oF. cawc vc vs 00s Eee oes fee: Seale 9. Chirk and Glyn Ceiriog .............. June 25, ,, In addition to the above, a Conversazioné was held on the 28rd July, 1872, in the Town Hall, kindly placed at the disposal of the Society for the occasion by the Mayor, R. Frost, Esa. 8 The Committee take this opportunity of recording their sincere thanks to those Noblemen and Gentlemen, who, by opening their Houses and Grounds to the Society, have contributed so largely to the enjoyment of the Field Excursions. Six General Meetings were held during the winter of 1872-78, in which Lectures on general subjects connected with Natural Science were delivered. They are as follows :— 1, October 28, 1872.— Animals: their Structure, Habits, and Instincts,” by E. A. Davinson, Esa. November 27, 1872.—% Deep Sea Dredging,” by the Rev. Canon Kiunestry, President. bo . 3, Jan. 30, 1873.— Cave-hunting in Yorkshire’ by W. Boyp Dawkrss, Esa, F.R.S. 4, February 27, 1873.—‘* The Vegetable Cell,’”’ by the Rev. J. L. Beprorp, M.A.,F.L.S. . March 27, 1873.—* On the Growth of Corals,’’ by the Rev. H. H. Hicerns, F.G.S., President of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club. Or 6. April 24, 1873.—* Musical Vibrations,’’—with experiments—by Mr. J. H, Harrison. This last most interesting Lecture by Mr. Harrison dis- covered to our Society the want of some addition to its objects of study, which had been previously limited to Botany, Geology, and Zoology, and therefore the Committee hope that during the ensuing winter a fourth Section may be added, to embrace some of the so-called Physical Sciences, such as Astronomy, Chemistry, Light and Heat, and Electricity, &c., &c. The Botanical Section, last year, was indebted to the Chairman (the Rev. J. Harris, M.A.); to Mr. Cross; and to Mr. G. W. Survssoxz, F.G.S., for Papers on Botany. During the winter, the Rey. J. Harris read a series of Papers on the Natural Orders, commencing with the N. O. Composite, and ending with N. O. Conifere. In the Zoological Section, Papers were read by the Chair- man, Mr. A. O. Waker; Dr. SrotrerrotH; Dr. Dosie; Mr. J. C. Stivens; and Mr. A. River. 9 In the Geological Section, Papers were read by the Chairman (Me. G. W. Survssorz, F.G.S.); Mr. D. Macxrvtosp, F.G:S. ; Mr. M. A. Moon, F.G S.; Mr. Cross; and Mr. W. Snone, Jun. Your Committee trust that they have conducted the business of the Society so as to further its interests. For this purpose, they have met thirteen times, and have endeavoured to the utmost to carry out, in letter and in spirit, the Rules and Regulations of the Society. NOTICE. A LIBRARY, in connection with the Society, is now being formed, and the Committee will feel obliged to any of the Members, or their Friends, who may make a presentation of Books, which will be forthwith deposited at the Albion Rooms, for general use by the Members. Subscriptions are due on the 1st Juy in each Year; and Members who have not paid are respectfully requested to forward the amount to the Hon. 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Campbell, Miss Eliza ... Campbell, Miss Isabella Chester, The Lord Bishop of Churton, Miss ... Se Clough, Mr. C. B., J.P. Clough, Mrs. C. B. Clough, Miss ... ~ Colley, Mr. A. H. Collinson, Mr. G. F. H. Collinson, Miss... Collinson, Miss L. Comber, Mr. W. oe sie Conway, Mr. W. Coote, Miss... 8 Craister, Mr. Walter . Craister, Mrs. ... Crees, Miss Crigan, Capt. ... Cross, Mr. G. Cross, Mrs. = ae ie ...40, Allan Place, Spital Field, Boughton ...Exton Park, Chester ...St. Mary’s Rectory, Chester Ditto ditto ... Abbot’s Lodge, Chester Ditto ditto ...Abbot’s Grange, Liverpool Road, Chester Ditto ditto ditto Ditto ditto ditto ...Oaklands, Hoole Road, Chester Ditto ditto ..-Thornton Hall, Childer Thornton ...Denhall, Neston ...-The Five Ashes, Chester Ditto ditto ...144, Boughton, Chester ...Folly House, Chester ..-Flookersbrook, Chester ...Nicholas Street, Chester ..-2, City Walls, West, Chester Ditto ditto .. Exton Park, Chester Ditto ditto ... The Palace, Dee Side, Chester ..9, The Groves, Chester ..-Boughton House, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto . ditto ...14, White Friars, Chester ... Hampton Lodge, Liverpool Road, Chester Ditto ditto ditto Ditto ditto ditto ..-Brook Lodge, Chester .. May Cottage, Liverpool Road, Chester ...04, Hough Green, Chester ..-4, Watergate Flags, Chester Ditto ditto ... Wesleyan Schools, St. John Street, Chester ..-Perey House, Eaton Road, Chester .-- Wesleyan Schools, St. John Street, Chester .--137, Boughton, Chester 14 LIST OF MEMBERS—ConrINvED. Dandison, Mr. J. Dandison, Mrs. Las Dandison, Miss M. ... Darby, Rev. J. L., M.A. Darnton, Rev. P. W., B.A. ... Davies-Colley, Dr. T., J.P. ... Davies-Colley, Mrs. Davies-Colley, Miss E. C. Davies, Mr. J. G. Day, Mr. J. H. Day, Mr. G. O. Deacle, Rev. E. L. Y., M. a Deacle, Mrs. Dearden, Mr. G. K. Dick, Mr. Allan B. Dick, Mrs. Dickson, Mr. J. if Dickson, Mr. W. A. ... Dickson, Mr. 8. J. R. Dickson, Mr. F. A., J.P. Dickson, Miss A. Dobie, Dr. W. M. Dobie, Mrs. Dobie, Mr. W. H. Dodds, Mr. J. ... Donne, Miss §. Drury, Mrs. Drury, Mr. R. ... Duncan, Mr. C. W. Duncan, Mrs. C. W. ... Dutton, Mr. C. Dutton, Mrs. C. Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe, Junr. Dutton, Miss Earle, Capt. G.... aa Earle, Mrs. G, ... = Edwards, Mr. J. W. P. Edwards, Mrs. J. W. P. Edwards, Mr. T. ,.. ... York Villa, Liverpool Road, Chester Ditto ditto ditto Ditto ditto ditto ...Queen’s Park, Chester ...Queen’s Park, Chester ...14, White Friars, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ... The College, Chester ...29, Seller Street, Chester Ditto ditto ..5, Abbey Court, Chester Ditto ditto ...2, Eaton Villas, Eaton Road, Chester ...140, Boughton, Chester Ditto ditto ... Upton Lodge, Chester ...Newton Villa, Chester : Ditto ditto ...Fern Rock, Queen’s Park, Chester Ditto ditto 25, Upper Northgate Street, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...Old Bank, Chester ...39, White Friars, Chester ..-116, Brook Street, Chester Ditto ditto .-- Watergate Flags, Chester Ditto ditto -Cambrian View, Chester Ditto ditto ...- Bridge Street, Chester -.-100, Eastgate Street, Chester .. D1, Parkgate Road, Chester Ditto ditto ... Watergate Flags, Chester Ditto ditto ... St. Werburgh Street, Chester : : - 15 LIST OF MEMBERS—ConrTINUED. Eggers, Miss... res Ellington, Mr. E. B. Evans, Rev. §. ... ae ce Evans, Mr. E. ... Evans, Mrs. E.... es oe Ewen, Mr. J. ... an ces Ewen, Mr. A. ... er Ewing, Mr. Charles Ewing, Miss Ewing, Miss L.... Ewing, Miss J.... Falloon, Rev. W. H., B.A. Falloon, Mrs. W. H. ... Feilden, Miss ... “ Ffoulkes, Mr. W. Wynne, M. if Fleet, Mr. H. ... me ...Cambrian View, Chester ..Dee Banks, Chester ..-Pontblyddyn, Mold ...Plas Newton, Chester “ Ditto ditto ...8, Bridge Street Row, Chester Ditto ditto ...Golden Grove, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...St. Paul’s Parsonage, Boughton, Chester Ditto ditto ditto ...D, Stanley Place, Chester .. Stanley Place, Chester ... Trinity Street, Chester Fleetwood, Mr. W. J., L.R. C. P. and L.R.C.S8.I1....The Infirmary, Chester Fletcher, Mr. P. H. Fletcher, Mrs. P. H. ... = Fletcher, Miss ... tad og Fraser, Mrs. ... os Ae Frater, Mr. J. ... ae aan Frost, Mr. Meadows, J.P. Frost, Mrs. Meadows ... as Frost, Mr. M. A. a Frost, Miss Frost, Miss Amy Frost, Sir Thos. G., J.P. Frost, Lady... =sa =e Frost, Mr. Robert, J.P. ae Frost, Mrs. Robert... Ae Gaman, Mr. W. aus oan Gardner, Mr. W. A. ... Ae Gleeson, Mr. ... sen a3 ...2, Hough Green, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...2, King’s Buildings, Chester ...2, Bold Terrace, Chester ...9t. John’s House, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ... Redcliff, Queen’s Park, Chester Ditto ditto ...Lime Grove, Queen’s Park, Chester Ditto ditto .-Brook House, Chester ...Redland House, Hough Green, Chester ... The College, Parkgate Road, Chester 16 LIST OF MEMBERS—ContTinvep. Golder, Mr. §. ... Gorst, Miss... Gorst, Miss M. ... Green, Mrs. T.... Green, Mr. John Green, Mr. J. H. Griffith, Mr. G. R. Griffith, Mrs. G. R. Griffiths, Mr. Jno. Griffiths, Mr. R. J. Grindley, Mr. W. Grindley Miss ... : Grindrod, Rev. W., M.A. Grindrod, Mrs.... Groom, Miss Groom, Miss C.... Haining, Dr. W. Hall, Mr. J. H. A. Hall, Mr. J. Arellano... Hall, Miss F. M. Hamilton, Mr. A., M.R.C.S... Hankey, Mr. Lee Hankey, Mrs. Lee Hardy, Mr. J. E. Harland, Mr. J. J. Harris, Rev. J., M.A, Harrison, Mr. Matthew Harrison, Mr. J. H. ... ' Harrison, Mrs. Jno. Harvey, Mr. F. Haswell, Miss . s Henderson, Mr. J. E.... Henderson, Mrs. J. E. Henigan, Mr. R., C.E. Heppel, Mr. W. Hickman, Mr. F. F. Hignett, Mrs. ... A Hillyard, Rev. Canon, M.A.... ...2, Egerton Terrace, Hoole Road, Chester .. Spring Villa, Liverpool Road, Chester Ditto ditto ditto ... Watergate House, Chester Ditto ditto ...02, King Street, Chester ..-Plaiderie Villa, Hough Green, Chester Ditto ditto ditto .-27, Castle Street, Chester ..-11, Hamilton Place, Chester ..-Northgate Street, Chester ...146, Northgate Row (East), Chester ...3, Abbey Court, Chester Ditto ditto ...2, Exton Park, Chester Ditto ditto ..-The Infirmary, Chester ...8, Eaton Road, Chester ...-The Mount, Boughton, Chester Ditto ditto ...40, Watergate Street, Chester ...1, Abbey Square, Chester Ditto ditto ..- The Blue School, Chester ...30, St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Chester ...4, Abbey Green, Chester ...26, Castle Street, Chester ..-Bridge Place House, Chester ...18, Nicholas Street, Chester ..-Queen’s Park, Chester ...84, Foregate Street, Chester ...Lower Bridge Street, Chester Ditto ditto ...Crewe Street, Chester ..-Probate Court, White Friars, Chester ... 145, Northgate Street, Chester ...Curzon Park, Chester ...Oakfield, Tiverton Ss 17 LIST OF MEMBERS—COonTINUED. Hincks, Mr. T.... zs ‘xt ...Northgate Street, Chester Hincks, Mr. J. WW. ..- ake ...2, Watergate Square, Chester Hobday, Mr. J. wa ce ...14, Liverpool Road, Chester Hodges, Mr. W. 264 Any ...Eastgate Row, Chester Hodges, Mrs. W. oe See oy Ditto “ditto Holmes, Mr.J.G.... 53 ...Darley Cottage, Hoole, Chester Howson, Very Rev. J, 8., D. D. ... The Deanery, Chester Hughes, Mr. T., F.8.A. 4S ...The Groves, Chester Hughes, Mr. Thos. C.... a aa Ditto ditto Hughes, Miss ... ae AS ..-7, Upper Northgate Street, Chester Humberston, Miss... EHO ... Newton Hall, Chester Humble, Miss ... ue bcc ... Watergate Street Row (North), Chester Jebb, Mr. G. B., C.E. .. «.Shrublands, Chester ‘ Jebb, Mrs. “ie 503 ae ia Ditto ditto Jephcott, Dr. 8. T. ... a ...82, Foregate Street, Chester Johnson, Mr. Bryan ... ie ...34, King Street, Chester Johnson, Mr. W.H. ... oe “er Ditto ditto Johnson, Mr. W. wo Sof ... Rutland Terrace, Chester Johnson, Mr. ... Fetiod ath ...St. Paul’s School, Boughton, Chester , Johnson, Mr. G.S. ... aed ...St. Mary Street, Whitchurch (Salop) Jones, Mr. T. Williamson ... ...Grey Friars, Chester Jones, Mrs. George... Sie ...21, King Street, Chester Jones, Mr. Charles E.... Een ra Ditto ditto Jones, Mr. John ote phe ...Curzon Park, Chester Jones, Mr. Watson ....... A Ditto ditto Jones, Miss... —_ eas Ditto ditto Jones, Capt. R. O., R. BE eee ...5, Hough Green, Chester Jones, Miss... fe at .. 47, Nicholas Street, Chester Jones, Miss Annie H.... Ac ie Ditto ditto Jones, Miss... =e be ...Ty Gwyn, Hough Green, Chester Kilner, Mrs. ... ae aS ...3, Hough Green, Chester Kingsley, Mrs. ... ep i ... Harrow, or Eversley Kingsley, Miss... ... .. «. Ditto ditto : Kingsley, Miss Mary ... ae .. Ditto ditto Kingsley, Mr.G. A... .. «Ditto ditto C 18 LIST OF MEMBERS—COonrTINUED. Kinsman, Mr. F. T. Knox, Mr. Jas., Junr. Lamont, Mr. A. Lamont, Mr. A., Junr. Lamont, Miss T. Lamont, Miss H. Latham, Mr. J. 8. Lawrence, Dr. A. Lewis, Mr. J. E. Lightfoot, Mr. W. M.... Lilliman, Mr. Linnett, Mr. J. W. Livingstone, Miss Lockwood, Mr. T. M. ... Lockwood, Miss A. Lowndes, Mrs. Lowe, Mr. G. Lund, Mrs. Mackillop, Mr. A. Maddock, Mr. H., Junr. Manning, Mr. J. B. Massie, Admiral McEwen, Dr., J.P. McEwen, Mrs. ... Meakin, Miss Meakin, Miss E. Mills, Mr. J. Mills, Miss Minshull, Mr. E. Minshull, Mr. C. Moon, Mr. M. A., F.G.S. Morecroft, Mrs. Morecroft, Miss H. Morecroft, Miss E. ...14, Bold Square, Chester ...34, Hough Green, Chester ...3, City Walls (West), Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...Latham House, Liverpool Road, Chester ..-The Asylum, Chester ...57, Egerton Street, Chester ... York Villas, Liverpool Road, Chester ...114, Brook Street, Chester ...G, Egerton Street, Chester ... Wesleyan Schools, St. John Street, Chester ...85, Foregate Street, Chester : Ditto ditto ...The Limes, Hough Green, Chester ...North Lodge, Bunbury .. Abbot’s Park, Chester ...Ash Grove, Chester .. Sealand ..-The Castle, Chester ...0, Stanley Place, Chester ...26, Nicholas Street, Chester ; Ditto ditto ...The Elms, Flookersbrook : Ditto ditto ...Eastgate Row, Chester 4 Ditto ditto ...The Northgate, Chester Ditto ditto ...2, Victoria Pathway, Queen’s Park, Chester ...10, Abbey Square, Chester ...6, Clayton Square, Liverpool Ditto ditto 19 LIST OF MEMBERS—ConrTINUED. Moreton, Mr. J. E., F.R.C.S. Moreton, Mrs. ... ee Moss, Mr.'G. ... at Moss, Mr. J. H. Moss, Miss F. E. Morris, Mr. R. Mowle, Mr. Jas.. Mowle, Miss... Mowle, Miss 8. Munns, Mr. J. ... Nicholson, Mr. R. Nicholson, Mr. J. M. ... Nixon, Rev. E., B.A. ... Okell, Mr. W. H. Okell, Mr. E. W. Okell, Mr. P. H. Okell, Miss... F Oldmeadow, Mr. G. E., Junr. Orton, Mr. R. O. Owen, Mrs... Owen, Miss Owens, Mr. B. ... Ould, Miss Parry, Mrs. C. Parry, Mr. C. J. Payne, Mrs. Medows ... Payne, Miss... sa Payne, Miss A.... ae Pemberton, Mrs. Geo. Pennant, Mr. Pearson Pi ...The Cedars, Hoole, Chester Ditto ditto : Ditto ditto ...43, Pepper Street, Chester ... Abbot’s Field, Chester , Ditto ditto .. Kelsall ‘ ...City Walls (South), Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ..-Foregate Street, Chester ... Tattenhall «2, Stanley Place, Chester ..-8, Queen Street, Chester ...8, Shipgate Street, Chester ...6, Abbey Green, Chester ...93, Foregate Street, Chester : Ditto ditto ...l, Abbey Court, Chester Ditto _ ditto Ditto ditto .«-The Mount, Boughton, Chester «.-Rhual, Mold ditto ditto ... Tarvin ...Ditto ...Abbot’s Buildings, Liverpool Road, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ',..Richmond House, Boughton, Chester 20 LIST OF MEMBERS—ConTINUED. Pipon, Rev. J. C. C., M.A. ... ... Arnold House, Chester Potts, Miss... ae ..-Northgate Street, Chester Price, Mr. John, M. es at ...38, Watergate Street, Chester Price, Mrs. ae ot: a eee Ditto ditto Price, Miss... x eee ee Ditto ditto Price, Rev. Elis “oS aoe ... Wervin, Chester Price, Mr. C. Godfrey ae ...Erbistock Rectory, Ruabon- Price Mr. Paul... es a ...Bryn-tirion, Chichester Street, Chester Price, Miss... a ios ...121, Boughton, Chester Prichard, Mr. Geo. ..- ae ...10, St. John’s Road, Queen’s Park, Chester Prichard, Miss ... es 3 axe Ditto ditto ditto Pryse, Mr. A. Stainforth ... ...11, White Friars, Chester Puget, Miss Louisa Du ine ...Flookersbrook House, Chester t Raikes, Mr. H.C.,M.P. ... Egerton House, Chester Raikes, Miss... Aes ee ees Ditto ditto Rayner, Mr. H. me aie ... West View, Liverpool Road, Chester Rayner, Mr. H., Junr. ee sire Ditto ditto Rayner, Miss ... Re 5 ...Ash Grove, Chester Reade, Mr. A. C., M.R.C. 8... ...Northgate Street, Chester Reeves, Mr. J. . tee ioe ...Deva Terrace, Chester Rhodes, Mrs. ..- se ane ...19, Liverpool Road, Chester Ridpeth, Miss ... oh Hy ...Polefield, Liverpool Road, Chester Rimmer, Mr. Alfred ... ae ...D0, Tarvin Road, Chester Roberts, Mr. Frank E. “AS ...Queen’s Park, Chester Roberts, Mrs. F. E. ... ia bs Ditto ditto Roberts, Miss Johnson #8 ...4, King’s Buildings, Chester Roberts, Miss Emily ... ace + Ditto ditto Roberts, Mr. R. Soe ae ...The Firs, Newton, Chester Roberts, Miss ... ei an he Ditto ditto Roberts, Miss E. aes an xc Ditto ditto Roberts, Miss ... act aes ...The Limes, Hough Green, Chester Roberts, Miss ... uve a ...Deva Villas, Dee Banks, Chester Roberts, Miss L. M. ... Ae ere Ditto ditto ditto Roberts, Mr. David, Junr. ... da Ditto ditto ditto Robinson, Mrs.... ae ive ... Vicar’s Cross, Chester Rowston, Mr. ... A “26 ... The College, Parkgate Road, Chester Royle, Mr. T. V. =e Ae ...10, Curzon Park, Chester Royle, Mrs. T. V. Ae sits Ditto ditto Royle, Miss ..- ie a are Ditto ditto 21 LIST OF MEMBERS—COonrINUED. Salt, Rev. G., M.A. ... any Salt, Mrs. Scott, Mr. Jno. Scott, Mrs. Jno. ae Searancke, Mr. F.N.... Searancke, Miss an Shaw, Mr. John, Junr. Shepheard, Mr. T. Shepheard, Miss ot Sherratt, Mr. D. ay ave Shone, Mr. W.... Shone, Mrs. ... Bid Shone, Mr. W., Junior Shrubsole, Mr. G. W., F.G.5. Siddall, Mr. J.D. ... Skipwith, Mr. A. Skirving, Capt. Sloane, Mr. W., Junior Smith, Rev. H., M.A... Smith, Mr. T. ... Smith, Mr.8. ... Smith, Miss - “Ah Smith, Miss Fanny ... Be Smith, Mr. Jas. “ci Smythe, Mr. Hugh Snelson, Mr. Jas. nal sea Spencer, Mr. §S... A83 fee! Spooner, Miss ... os ee Stevenson, Mr. A. ... Stolterfoth, Dr. H., M.A. ... Stolterfoth, Miss we “pe Stolterfoth, Miss L. ... Sumner, Mr. A. aaa ns Sykes, Mrs. ... ae cs Sykes, Miss... 0 ww As Tait, Miss Mary wees Tait, Miss Jane H. ... ae Tarver, Rev. Canon, M.A. ... Tatlock, Mr. J.... ave eke ...saint Bridget’s Rectory, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ..-The Cross, Chester ...Bridge Street Row, Chester Ditto ditto ...09, Bridge Street Row, Chester ...42, Watergate Street, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...126, Northgate Street, Chester ...156, Bridge Street, Chester ... The Leadworks, Chester ... Waterside Lodge, Chester .-.Queen’s Park, Chester ... Tattenhall ...Mollington ...16, Nicholas Street, Chester ... Abbot’s Hayes, Chester ...Kingston House, Chester ...70, Watergate Flags, Chester ..-Crabwall Hall, Chester ..6, Bridge Street Row, Chester ..), Bridge Street Row, Chester .. White Friars, Chester ---Queen Street, Chester ..-Queen’s Park, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto «1, Castle Esplanade, Chester ...Croes Howell, Rossett Ditto ditto ..31, Pepper Street, Chester Ditto ditto ... The Bank, Eastgate Street, Chester ...Ash Tree House, Flookersbrook, Chester ditto «..Stisted Rectory, Braintree, Essex on .21, Saint John Street, Chester 22 LIST OF MEMBERS—Continvuep. Taylor, Mr. J., M.R.C.S. —... ...18, Newgate Street, Chester Taylor, Mr. J. B. eae Hod ..-Green Bank, Cambrian View, Chester Taylor, Mr. H., Junv... x -.-Curzon Park, Chester Taylor, Miss... ae ie = Ditto ditto Thomas, Mr.T. H. ... ve ...26, Duke Street, Chester Thomas, Miss ... tse = ao Ditto ditto Thomas, Miss E. oa avs = Ditto ditto Thomas, Mr. T. noe fe ...-Ash Tree House, Flookersbrook, Chester Thomas, Mrs. T. see te Te Ditto ditto ditto Thomas, Mr. Alfred ... ave ---Heywood Lodge, Newton, Chester Thomas, Miss ... Pee ee -.-The Limes, Hough Green, Chester Thompson, Mr. W. ... oats ...43, Frodsham Street, Chester Thomson, Mr. A. F. ... are ...2, Abbot’s Hayes, Chester Thomson, Miss I. oa ao a Ditto ditto Tibbits, Mr. G. oes Ae ... The Eastgate, Chester Tilston, Miss ... a0 Sas --1, King’s Buildings, Chester Tinkler, Mr. G.... aS eg ...45, Nicholas Street, Chester Titherington, Mrs. ... aa -..Dee Hills, Boughton, Chester Titherington, Miss... ts eas Ditto ditto Todd, Miss... pe Se ...31, Hough Green, Chester Todd, Miss E. A. ea ese Ditto ditto Todd, Miss L. ... #0 ‘a vse Ditto ditto Todd, MissM.M. ... oo a Ditto ditto Tomlin, Mrs. ... es sas -- Thorpe Villa, Liverpool Road, Chester Topham, Mr. C. ee ie ..-Darland Hall, Wrexham Towers, Rev. M. H. ... ne ... Upton Park, Chester Tregellas, Mr. R. V. ... + --125, Boughton, Chester Tregellas, Mrs, R. V. ... = a Ditto ditto Upcher, Rev. R. A. ... a ...Hoole Park, Chester Vincent, Mr. W. a a .. Old Bank, Chester Wakefield, Mr. James = -.-2, Chichester Street, Chester Walker, Mr. A.O. ... sie ..- The Leadworks, Chester Walker, Mrs. A. O. ... = ais Ditto ditto Walker, Mr. F. A. ... ae aia Ditto ditto 23 ’ LIST OF MEMBERS—ConrtinvueEp. Walker, Miss ... ae Gis ...12, Liverpool Road, Chester Ward, Mr. C. ... a Fee ... Hamilton Street, Chester Ward, Miss... Bic eae a Ditto ditto Ward, Miss... te as ..-Abbot’s Villas, 31, Liverpool Road, Chester Warren, Capt., R.A. ee .. Abbot’s Grange, Chester Watson, Miss ... ee sn ...28, Eaton Road, Chester Watson, Dr. Churchill se ...27, Upper Northgate Street, Chester Weaver, Mr. W. M. ... An ... Westminster Buildings, Chester Weaver, Mrs. ... hae ave ..- Woodbank, Chester Weaver, Miss ... ss a «» Ditto ditto Webster, Mr., F.C.S8.... ae ...Bridge Street Row, Chester Wedderburn, Major ... a ...Queen’s Park, Chester Wedderburn, Mrs. _... ibe oo Ditto ditto Wevill, Mr. Fred... se ...Ashby House, Flookersbrook, Chester White, Miss E.... afk Pe ...5, Abbey Street, Chester Wilbraham, Miss we sas ...), King’s Buildings, Chester Wilbraham, Miss F. ... Ae Be Ditto ditto Wilbraham, Miss E. ... cad ass Ditto ditto Wilkinson, Mr. R._... ae ...16, Collegiate Terrace, Cheyney Lane, C’ter Williams, Mr. W. Maysmor, J.P. ...Dingle Bank, Chester Williams, Mrs. W. M. che nok Ditto ditto Williams, Rev. J. Pr EE ...Christleton Road, Chester Williams, Miss... be we ... Stone Bridge House, Chester Williams, Miss S. i Sz ay Ditto ditto Williams, Mr. M. xe “a ... Trafford, near Chester Wills, Col., J.P. ad Re ..Plasbellyn, Flintshire Wimperis, Miss te afc ... Moor House, Flookersbrook, Chester Wimperis, Miss J. ... na oe Ditto ditto ditto Winstanley, Miss oe ..-River Side, Chester Winterborn, Rev. B. . —s -..29, Upper Northgate Street, Chester Winterborn, Mrs. of ae ‘= Ditto ditto ditto Wood, Miss... ses Hy; ...o4, King Street, Chester Wynne, Miss A. Dy bee ... Lower Bridge Street, Chester Wynne, MissS. H. ... xb at Ditto ditto Zwilchenbart, Mr. R. ast ...Richmond Terrace, Chester ahditaahan CHES PRINTED AT THE GROSVENOR- BY G. R | A ¥ S. i) 7 Bt or rt , < Al Bat Gy RU BES OF THE Chester Society of atural Science, THE SECRETARY’S REPORT AND LIST OF BOOKS PRESENTED TO THE SOCIETY, TOGETHER WITH THE Treasurer’ s Statement of Accounts for 1873-4, AND LIsT OF MEMBERS FOR 1874-5. eee #stablished 1871. eee PRINTED BY G. R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR-ST. STEAM PRINTING WORKS. 1874. ——— OFFICERS FOR 1874-75. TSE EOE President : THE REV. CANON KINGSLEY, M.A., D.C.L, F.LS8., F.G.8., &c. Vice-residents : HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G., THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER, THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER A. O. WALKER, Esq, W. M. DOBIE, Esq., M.D. So EEESEeas ( REV. J. HARRIS, M.A., Chairman, BOTANICAL SECTION ...... (MR. J. B, MANNING, Secretary. A. O. WALKER, Esq., Chairman, MR. T. SHEPHEARD, Secretary. ZOOLOGICAL SECTION ... MR. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.8., Chairman, GEOLOGICAL SECTION ... { MR. W. SHONE, F.G.S., Secretary, —~— Hon. Treasurer : MR. J. B. MANNING. Hon. Secretaries: SCIENTIFIO........0... seaseeee Dr. H. STOLTERFOTH, M,A. GENERAL s2.0cc-+0dcnsseasese Mer. G. R. GRIFFITH. Committee : THE ABOVE OFFICERS, ex-officio ; AND Rev. J. L. BEDFORD, M.A. Rev. E. L. Y. DEACLE, M.A. Mr. J. GRIFFITHS Mr. G. R. JEBB Dr. JEPHCOTT Mr. J. MILLS Mr. J. D. SIDDALL. RU-LES. 1.—Tuat the Title of this Society be “‘ The Chester Society of Natural Science,” and that its object be the promotion of the study of Natural Science, by Lectures, Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers by the Members, and other suitable means. 2.—That the Officers be a President, Five Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, and Two Secretaries, 3.—That the Committee consist of Twenty Members, of which the above- named Officers, with the Chairmen and Secretaries of Sections, shall be Ex-officio Members, and the President, or a Vice-President, the Chairman ; and that the practical management of the Society be vested in the Committee, subject to the following Rules :— 4.—That every Candidate for Membership shall be proposed and seconded at a General Meeting, and, on paying the Subscription, shall become a Member. The Name of the Candidate, with that of a Proposer and Seconder, to be sent, in writing, to the Committee, previous to a General Meeting. 5.—That the Subscription be 5s. per Annum, payable in advance, and due the 1st of May in each year. 6.—That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special service to the Society, may be elected Honorary Members or Cor- responding Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Members not to exceed Twenty-five. 7,.—That each Member shall be allowed to introduce one non-resident friend at any of the General Meetings. 8.—That any Member desirous to withdraw from the Society, shall give notice, in writing, to the General Secretary before the end of the year. 9.—That a majority of two-thirds present at any General Meeting shall have the power of expelling any Member whose conduct they deem objectionable. 10.—That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business ; Five Members to form a Quorum. 11.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Field Meetings in the year. The place of Meeting to be fixed by the Committee, and due notice to be given by the General Secretary. In case of bad weather, the Members of the Committee present shall decide whether the Excursion shall be postponed or not. 12.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Evening Meetings in the year, at which Papers by the Members shall be read and discussed. No Paper shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee. Objects of scientific interest shall be exhibited at the Evening Meetings. 13.--That at the Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in the month of April, the Officers and Committee of the Society shall be elected by ballot ; the Report of the past year, and the Treasurer’s Financial Statement read and adopted ; and alterations made, if needful, in the Rules. Nominations for the Committee to be sent, in writing, to the General Secretary, Six Days before- hand; and proposed alterations of Rules at least a Fortnight beforehand. Alterations in the Rules shall be sanctioned by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present ; and no alterations in the Rules shall otherwise be made. See THIRD ANNUAL REPORT. Durine the past year, the number of the Members of this Society has gone on steadily increasing, and has now reached 502. Of this number, since the last Annual Meeting, 1 Honorary, 2 Corresponding, and 62 Ordinary Members have been elected. We have lost 17 by death and removal. The large number of Members that the Society has now on its list is a hopeful sign, both for its present and future stability, but one that is also a source of some anxiety to those who take an interest in the true objects for which such Societies are estab- lished ; for though, in a certain sense, we are all learners, still the very word ‘‘Society” implies the associating for some given object, and this, in our case, is the mutual communication of knowledge, so that the more we see our Members coming forward, both to give and to receive, the more surely do we know that we are progressing in the right direction. Scientific training in some one subject is the best discipline a mind can receive; but there is much still that is open to the observant faculties, and though we all know we are gifted with senses, the importance of cultivating these senses is as yet only partially understood. There are two little books which no doubt many of our Members know, and which are not a little suggestive on 6 this subject. One, a story of our youthful days, called ‘‘ Eyes and no Eyes ;” the other ‘‘ The Five Gateways of Knowledge,” by Proressor Witson. The first of these books shows us how possible it is to have eyes that see not, ears that hear not, and hands that handle not; while the second in some slight degree introduces us to a knowledge of the organs by which our senses act,—those bodily senses which are given us that we might enter into, possess, and enjoy the Kingdom of Nature. In fact, our five senses are the tools with which we are gifted, but unlike any other tools, it will be found that the more we use them the better they will serve us. The mason who prepares a stone uses chisel, mallet, and square, all with his utmost skill, and fashions the stone often quite irrespective of the place it is to occupy in the complete building; so the Great Artificer wills that we cultivate the faculties He has given us with the utmost diligence, since all accurate observation goes to the building up of the Temple of Science, and brings us nearer to a knowledge of that infinite wisdom which is at once the origin and source of our material universe. These few remarks are intended to act as a stimulant to the younger Members of our Society, whom we are anxious to welcome into the rank of workers, so that our Social Hive shall contain more workers and fewer drones each successive year. , The Jast Annual Meeting was held in the Old Palace, which was then used by the Society for the last time. Since then, all our Meetings have been in the Otp Arsion Rooms. It will be seen, from the Treasurer’s Report, that this move has not been made without considerable expense; still we think we may be contented to have found so good a resting-place, and we hope to make further improvements in the rooms before next winter, in order to secure the comfort of those who attend our Meetings. It is in a great measure owing to the expenses of the move that little has been done in the way of pushing forward a Local Museum, for your Committee could not see their way clearly to 1 spending money when there were such heavy disbursements for gas-fitting, painting, cleaning, moving, &c. We are happy, however, to say, that we have now on hand a Case which we hope will be a model for many similar ones to be filled by a local flora and fauna. During the past year, through the liberality and kindness of the late Miss Potrs, our Society has come into possession of a most valuable geological and botanical collection. This col- lection was the result of a long life of scientific pursuits, and when properly arranged and labelled, will be a valuable addition to our present collection. In addition to this, our Society have to thank Dr. Morrat (of Hawarden), the Rev. J. L. Darsy, and W. M. Weaver, Esa., for several valuable contributions to the Museum. We regret that nothing has as yet been done towards the formation of a regular Library. The Committee, however, have to thank the Representatives of the late Miss Ports, as well as Carr. Henry Ports, for a valuable collection of Scientific Works, a list of which is herewith given; also those persons who have kindly presented books to the Society, and especially those Members who so liberally came forward with the offer of the loan of Scientific Works for the use of Members who were prosecuting particular branches of Science. We have kept up, during the past year, friendly relations with Tue Lrverroot Naturauists’ Fretp Crus, and have often joined each other’s excursions. Tae Wrexnam Society, which is affiliated to ours, is prospering, and when our excursions lead us in their direction, we are sure to be joined by many of their Members. ‘To come now to the more immediate work of the Society. We will, for the sake of convenience, consider it under the three heads-— 1. Tue Excursions during the summer months; 2. Tne GENERAL LECTURES ; 3. Tue Secrionat MEETINGs. 8 There have been Nine Frietp Excursions, when the fol- lowing places were visited :— 1878.—June 25.....6..s0 ~ SAD eue . Wallasey. Fe July 15.....0.0.+seee00-...Church Stretton. a AMES 2c css s0 ss ceeeieese +. oel Fammai, Ry PADI is|elelejare's 0 etetaietela’ «ie's%> Ruabon. As SEP te lice ce wicivla 010 aleieiateis'e.e'es Holywell. NG Ae Mie Blt icccoisn' « © ote Suite. .nce, yi WEE V4) [OOP eoneanine << cooces Hope Mountain. 7 Vine 10s sccics-es nc ieee os Gorge of the Alyn. Pe Af hit! Ces ROE: © LO oanaoD Minera. A ConversAZIonE was held in the Town Hall, July 18, 1873, which was well attended, and on this occasion our President, the Rev. Canon Kinastry, made a short address. We also had the pleasure of our President’s company on the excursion to Church Stretton, when all our Members seemed thoroughly to enjoy themselves. Your Committee take this opportunity of thanking the Mayor, R. Gree, Esa., for his kindness in placing the Town Hall at their disposal for the Annual Conversazioné. They also thank those Noblemen and Gentlemen who, by opening their Houses and Grounds to the Society, have so greatly contributed to the enjoyment of the Field Excursions. . In mentioning the Field Excursions, we have pleasure in acknowledging our obligations to all those Members who have kindly come forward to act as guides, and especially to Mr. Macxintosu, who, by his knowledge of the surrounding country, has often led us to places and objects that might otherwise have escaped our observation. Seven Generat Meetines were held during the winter of 1873-74, when Lectures on general subjects connected with Natural Science, were delivered. They are as follows :— 1. Oct. 16, 1873—‘* Matter and Force,” (Illustrated by Experiments) by T. Morrat, M.D., F.G.S., &e. 2. Nov. 27, 1873—‘* A Journey to, and Ascent of, the Great Atlas,” by Groraz Maw, F.G.S., F.L.S. ——~ 9 3. Dec. 18, 1873—‘t The Glacial. Period,’ by Prorrssor McK. Hueues, M.A., F.G.S., &e. 4, Jan. 29, 1874—‘' A Tour through Norway, Sweden, and Lapland,’’ by Dr. H. Stouterrotu, M.A. 5. Fes. 26, 1874—*‘ Colours and Colour Patterns in Natural Productions,” by Rev. H. H. Hicerns, F.G.S., President of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club. 6. Mar. 25, 1874—“ Water considered Chemically,” (Illustrated by Ex- periments) by E. Davis, Lecturer in Chemistry at the Liverpool Philosophical Institution. 7. Apri 23, 1874—‘* The Electric Telegraph,” (Illustrated by Experiments) by J. Mitts. Each Section has met once a month during the past winter : — In the Botanical Section, the following Members have read short Papers or made communications :—G. Cross, Rev. J. L. Beprorp, G. W. Surussorz, &e. Besides this, the Chairman, the Rev. J. Harris, has given us, at each Botanical Meeting, a systematic course of Structural Botany. In the Zoological Section, Papers were read by the Chairman (A. O. Watxer), J. Price, M.A., T. SHepHearp (contributed by Dr. Mvera), Dr. Dozsrz, and J. D. Srppaty. The Paper by Mr. Srppatt was on ‘The Foraminifera of the River Dee.” This Paper was one of the best and most original that has been read in this Section, and one that the Committee hope, at some future day, to print amongst the Society’s proceedings. In the Geological Section, Papers were read by the Chairman (G. W. Surussote), W. Suone, Junr., J. Price, M.A., G. Cross, A. O. Watxer, and D. Macxintoso, F.G.S. The most remarkable Paper read in this Section was by Mr. Suonz, on ‘*The Discovery of Foraminifera in the Boulder Clay of this Neighbourhood.”” Both the discovery of the shells and their identification reflect great credit on Mr. SHonez as an accurate and original investigator. This Paper, also, the Committee hope to publish. B 10 Besides these Sectional Meetings, the Committee have to thank the Rev. J. L. Beprorp for an Elementary Lecture on “Chemistry,” which they hope will be the commencement of other Lectures on Physical Science. The Committee look with satisfaction on the result of this last winter’s meetings of the different Sections. The quality of the Papers has been good, the attendance often more than could be expected, and the Members that were present seemed anxious to ask questions and to discuss the subjects brought under consideration. Your Committee cannot conclude this Report without ex- pressing their deep regret at the loss they have sustained in the death of one of their number, Mr. W. F. Ayrton, who has, from the very commencement of the Society, taken a lively and earnest interest in its welfare, contributing, by his knowledge and his keen appreciation of all that was beautiful in art and . nature, not a little to its general progress. His loss will be deeply felt by all those who had the happiness of knowing him in his intimate relations, and we, as a body, shall miss his kindly and genial presence amongst us. Your Committee trust that they have conducted the business of the Society so as to further its interests. For this purpose they have met 18 times to arrange lectures and excursions, and carry on the general business of the Society. Before giving up their office, they take this opportunity of thanking the Mem- bers of the Society for so cordially supporting them in all they have undertaken. ' | BOOKS ON GEOLOGY (PRESENTED BY THE LATE MISS POTTS.) TITLE. AUTHOR. WHEN Siluria: The history of the oldest known PUBLISHED. rocks containing organicremains ..Sir Roderick I. Murchison ..1854 The Antiquity of Man (2nd Edition)....Sir Charles Lyell, F.R.S.....1863 The Geological Observer .............. Sir Henry T. de la Béche....1851 Introduction to Geology (4th Edition) ..Robert Bakewell ..... vee 1833 Pre-historic Times............eeeeeees John Lubbock, F.R.S. ......1865 Geological Map of the British Islands ..Phillips.................008 A Treatise on Geology (re-print from the Encyclopedia Britannica).......... John Phillips .............. 1838 A Guide to Geology (2nd Edition)...... John Phillips .............. 1835 The Wonders of Geology (2 vols.) ......Gideon Mantell, L.L.D., &c..1838 The Old Glaciers ef Switzerland and POLED VV ALCS) Ps cmclelsich icine. sos A. C. Ramsay, F.R.S. ......1860 Principles of Geology, 3rd Kd. (4 vols.)..Sir Charles Lyell, F.R.S..... 1834 The Scenery of England and Wales ....D. Mackintosh, F.G.S.......1869 Recent and Fossil Shells ..............5. P. Woodward, F.R.S. ..1851-56 Introductory Text-book of Geology (Sra eEdition) pie tas\scre sities ss ©. oe David Page, F.G.S. ........ 1857 A Treatise on Geology—Dr. Lardner’s Cabinet Cyclopedia—(2 vols.) ....John Phillips, F.R.S. ......1837 Geological Sketches (3rd Edition) ..... Maria Hack 2.0.0 06¢80q0% . 1839 An Introduction to Geology (revised by Thomas Wright, M.D.)............ GK. Richardson .; ..< t= The Annual Subscriptions are due on the 1st of MAY in each Year. Members who have not paid for the present Year are respectfully requested to forward the amount (Five Shillings) to the Hon. Treasurer, MR. JOHN MILLS, Chemist, Eastgate Row. LIST OF MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read Papers before the Society. Abell, Mr. E. G. Acheson, Rev. J. H., B.A. Alcock, Mrs. Alcock, Miss Allbut, Miss Allbut, Miss Helen Allingbam, Mr. J. EDS sos Ashton, Mr. Astbury, Mr. E. Ayling, Mr. J. W. Ayrton, Mr. W... Baillie, Mr. E. J. Baker, Mr. W.... Baker, Mrs. Baker, Rev. Edgar Bankes, Mr. J. Scott, J.P. Barker, Miss Barton, Mr. E. H. H., M.R.C.S., ane AS ...126, Rusholme Rd., Oxford Rd., M’chester ...Abbey Street ...@ Mr. J. Okell’s, City Walls (South) ...78, Northgate Street ... Abbot’s Rock, Liverpool Road TE EE EES ...78, Northgate Street ...Rock Mount, Liverpool Road ...21, The Groves Ditto ...Abbot’s Court, Liverpool Road Ditto ditto ...7, Crane Street ... 136, Bridge Street ...17, Hamilton Street, Bishopfields -. Abbey Street ...Soughton Hall, Northop, Flintshire .--148, Boughton «17, City Walls 15 LIST OF MEMBERS—Continvep. Bayne, Miss Bayne, Miss M.... Beckett, Miss .. *Bedford, Rev. J. L., M.A., F.LS... Bell, Mr. G. A., C.E. . Biddulph, Mr. O. E. Biddulph, Miss... Biddulph, Miss L. H. ... Binger, Mr. Jas. Birch, Mr. H. J. Birch, Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch, Miss Birley, Miss Birley, Miss A... as Blackburne, Mrs. J. Ireland ae Blake, Mr. W. H. Blomfield, Capt. Blower, Mr. T. B. Blunsom, Dr. Jno. Boucher, Mrs. ... Bowen, Rev. Canon, MA. Bowen, Miss Bowen, Miss A.... Bowers, Mr. H. R. Bowers, Mrs. H. R. Brassey, Mrs. J. E. Brassey, Mr. A.... Brassey, Miss Bridgman, Mr. J. Bridgman, Mrs. J. Briscoe, Mr. J. J. Brown, Miss Brown, Mr. C. ... Brown, Mr. W.... Brown, Mr. W. E._ ..- Buckler, Rev. J. F., M.A. Bullin, Mr. F,, L.D.S., ROS. Burnett, Dr. Bush, Capt., R.N. Bush, Miss E. M. Butt, Mr. A. W. Campbell, Rev. E, A. Pitcairn ...3, King’s Buildings Ditto ...10, St. John’s Road, Queen’s Park -Bridge Place House ...10, Newgate Street ..-Old Bank House, Eastgate ditto ditto Ditto Ditto ...2, Sandown Terrace, Boughton ...Corville, Liverpool Road Ditto Ditto ditto ditto ...24, Upper Northgate Street ...1, Stanley Place Ditto ditto ...Roodee Lodge ... Watergate Row ...4, Belle Vue Terrace, Southsea ...40, Allan Place, Spital Field, Boughton ...43, Pepper Street ...1, Exton Park, Parkgate Road ...St. Mary’s Rectory Ditto ditto ... Ditto ditto ...Abbot’s Lodge, Liverpool Road Ditto ditto ...Abbot’s Grange, Liverpool Road Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...-Oaklands, Hoole Road Ditto ditto .-Thornton Hall, Childer Thornton ...144, Boughton . .-The Folly, Flookersbrook ...1, Ash Grove, Wrexham Road ..-Parkgate Road Ditto ditto ...22, Nicholas Street ...51, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead ...2, City Walls, West Ditto ditto ...Eastgate Row ...Aston Lodge, Preston Brook 16 LIST OF MEMBERS—ContTINvED. Carrington, Mr. A. Catherall, Mr. T. Chambers, Mr. E., M.B., &e. Chester, The Lord Bishop of ... Churton, Miss ... Clegg, Rev. J. ... np Clough, Mr. C. B., J.P. Clough, Mrs. C. B. Clough, Miss Colley, Mr. A. H. *Comber, Mr. W. M. ... Conway, Mr. W. Coote, Miss = Craister, Mr. Walter ... Craister, Mrs. *Cross, Mr. G. ... Dandison, Mr. J. Dandison, Mrs. ... Dandison, Miss M. , Dandison, Mr. W. Darby, Rev. J. L., M.A. Darnton, Rev. P. W., B.A. Davies-Colley, Dr. T., J.P. Davies-Colley, Mrs. Davies-Colley, Miss E. C. Davies, Miss Davies, Miss Davies, Miss Effie Day, Mr. J. H.... Day, Mr. G. O.... Deacle, Rev. E. L. Y., M.A. -.. Deacle, Mrs. Dearden, Mr. G. K. Dick, Mr. Allan B. Dick, Mrs. Dickson, Mr. F. A., J. P. Dickson, Mrs. F. A. Dickson, Mr. W. A. Dickson, Miss A. Dickson, Mr. Jas. ane Dickson, Mr. W. A. Dickson, Mr. 8. J. R. ... ..-The Friars, Chester ..-Holly Bank, Queen’s Park ...The Infirmary ...The Palace, Dee Side ...9, The Groves ...1, Egerton Terrace, Hoole Road ..-Boughton House Ditto Ditto ...14, White Friars ...Brook Lodge, Flookersbrook ...May Cottage, Liverpool Road ...34, Hough Green ...4, Watergate Flags Ditto ... Wesleyan Schools, St. John Street ... York Villa, Liverpool Road Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...St. Bridget’s Rectory ...8, St. John’s Road, Queen’s Park ...14, White Friars Ditto Ditto ..-Dee Banks ...Cedar Bank, Liverpool Road Ditto ditto ..-29, Seller Street Ditto ...D, Abbey Court Ditto .2, Eaton Villas, Eaton Road ...140, Boughton : Ditto ...Fern Rock, Queen’s Park Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...Brookfield House, Chester ...Newton Villa, Chester Ditto ditto ——————— 17 LIST OF MEMBERS—Contrnvep. *Dobie, Dr. W. M. Dobie, Mrs. Dobie, Mr. W. H. Douglas, Mr. C. P. Douglas, Mrs. C. P. Drury, Mrs. Drury, Mr. R. ... Duesbury, Miss... Dunean, Mr. C. W. Duncan, Mrs. C. W. Dunning, Rev. Jno. Dutton, Mr. C. .. Dutton, Mrs. C... Dutton, Mr. R. E. ae Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe, Junr.... Dutton, Miss Dutton, Mr. G. W. Eaves, Rev. James Eddy, Mrs. 3-4 Edwards, Mr. J. W. P. Edwards, Mrs. J. W. P. Edwards, Mr. T. Eggers, Miss Ellington, Mr. E. B. Ellis, Miss ... Evans, Mr. E. ... Evans, Mrs. E. ... Ewen, Mr. J. E. Ewing, Miss)... Ewing, Miss L. ... Ewing, Miss J. ... Falloon, Rev. W. H., B.A. Falloon, Mrs. W. H. Farrimond, Mr. F. T. ... Feilden, Miss *Fenwick, Mr. G. L. Ffoulkes, Mr. W. Wynne, M. A Fleet, Mr. H. .--23, Upper Northgate Street Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...5, Stanley Place Ditto ..-116, Brook Street Ditto ...4, Eaton Road ... Watergate Flags Ditto ..-20, Lord Street, Barrow-in-Furness ---Queen’s Park Ditto Ditto .. Bridge Street .--100, Eastgate Street Ditto ..-The College, Parkgate Road ...The Limes, Hough Green ... Watergate Flags Ditto ...02, Middle Crane Street ...Cambrian View ...14, Delahay Street, Westminster, London ...9, Abbey Street ...Plas Newton, Chester Ditto ditto ...8, Bridge Street Row ...Golden Grove, Hoole Road Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...St. Paul’s Parsonage, Boughton Ditto ditto ...23, Egerton Street ..-Mollington Hall ..-21, Victoria Road -.11, Stanley Place ..-14, Trinity Street Fleetwood, Mr. W. J., L R. . P. and L.R.C.S.I...The Infirmary 18 LIST OF MEMBERS— Continvep. Fletcher, Mr. P. H. Fletcher, Mrs. P. H. Fletcher, Miss ... Fluitt, Miss : Forrest, Mr. Benjamin Fraser, Mrs. Frater, Mr. J. Frost, Mr. Meadows, J. P. Frost, Mrs. Meadows ... Frost, Mr. M. A. Frost, Mrs. M. A. Frost, Mr. F. Aylmer ... Frost, Miss Frost, Miss Amy Frost, Sir Thos. G., J.P. Frost, Lady Frost, Mr. J. Meadows Frost, Mr. Robert, J.P. Frost, Mrs. Robert Gamon, Mr. W. Gardner, Mr. W. A. Gardner, Mr. A. Garnett, Mrs. Gerrard, Mr. Jas. Gerrard, Mrs. Gerrard, Miss Gibb, Mrs. ee ae Gibb, Miss Glover, Mr. R. H. . Golborne, Mr. A. B. Golborne, Mrs. A. B. ... Golder, Mr. S. ... Gorst, Miss Gorst, Miss M. ... Green, Mrs. T. ... Green, Mr. John Green, Mr. J. H. Gregg, Mr. W. Alfred ... Gregory, Miss ... Grenfell, Rev. A. S. Griffith, Mr. G. R. Griffith, Mrs. G. R. -.-2, Hough Green Ditto Ditto ...04, Eaton Road ..-The Elms, Flookersbrook ..-2, King’s Buildings ..-2, Bold Terrace -.-St. John’s House, Chester Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ..-Redcliff, Queen’s Park Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ..- Lime Grove, Queen’s Park Ditto ditto ...Brook House, Brook Street ...Redland House, Hough Green ..-Mining Engineer, Mold ...67, Watergate Street ... Foregate House Ditto Ditto ...Fern Bank, Liverpool Road Ditto ditto ...3, Allington Terrace, a Road ...8, White Friars Ditto ...2, Egerton Terrace, Hoole Road ... Spring Villa, Liverpool Road Ditto ditto ... Watergate House, Watergate Square Ditto ditto ..-o2, King Street ...Stone House, Eaton Road ...Dee Banks ...Mostyn House School, Parkgate ...Plaiderie Villa, Hough Green Ditto ditto 19 LIST OF MEMBERS—Continvep. Griffith, Mr. R. J. Griffiths, Mr. Jno. Griffiths, Mr. T. W. Griffiths, Mr. J. K. Grindley, Mr. W. Grindley, Miss ... Grindrod, Rev. W., M. / Grindrod, Mrs. ... Groom, Miss Groom, Miss C.... Groome, Mr. T. M. Gunton, Miss ... Haining, Dr. W. Hall, Mr. J. Arellano... Hall, Miss F. M. Hamilton, Mr. A., M.R.C. s. Hamilton, Mrs.... Hanlon, Mr. Hardy, Mr. J. E. Harland, Mr. J. J. *Harris, Rev. J., M.A. Harrison, Mr. Matthew *Harrison, Mr. J. H. ... Harrison, Miss ... = Harrison, Mrs. Jno. Hartley, Mr. H. Haswell, Miss ... Fr Henderson, Mr. J. E. ..- Henderson, Mrs. J. E. Henigan, Mr. R., C.E... Heppel, Mr. W. Heppel, Miss Hickman, Mr. F. F. Hickman, Miss ... Hignett, Mrs. Hillyard, Rev. Canon, M. Age. Hincks, Mr. T. . Hincks, Mr. J. W. Hobday, Mr. J.... Hodges, Mr. W. Hodges, Mrs. W. Hodkinson, Mr. E., Junr. ...116, Foregate Street ...27, Castle Street ...5, Hough Green Ditto ...Northgate Row (East) ...33, Nicholas Street ...3, Abbey Court Ditto ...2, Exton Park, Parkgate Road Ditto ditto ...Curzon Park ...Rimmersfield, Liverpool Road ...17, Newgate Street ...The Mount, Boughton Ditto ditto ...40, Watergate Street ...Hoole House, Hoole ...The Blue School, The Northgate ...30, St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields ...4, Abbey Green ...26, Castle Street ...Bridge Place, Lower Bridge Street Ditto ditto ,..18, Nicholas Street ..-78, Watergate Flags ...84, Foregate Street ...-Lower Bridge Street Ditto ...63, St. Andrew’s Road, Southampton ...16, White Friars Ditto ...145, Northgate Street ...17, The Groves ...Curzon Park ...Oakfield, Tiverton ... Northgate Street ...2, Watergate Square _.. Alexandra Villa, Liverpool Road ...Eastgate Row Ditto ...28, Watergate Row (North) LIST OF Holmes, Mr. J. G. *Howson, Very Rev. J. 8., D. D. Howson, Miss Howson, Miss M. Hughes, Mr. T., F.S.A. Hughes, Mr. Thos. C.... Hughes, Miss... Humberston, Miss Humble, Miss *Jebb, Mr. G. R., C.E. Jenkins, Rev. J... Jephcott, Dr. 8. T. Johnson, Mr. Bryan Johnson, Mr. W. H. ... Johnson, Mr. W. Johnson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. G. T. Johnson, Mr. M. Johnston, Rev. B. W., M. is Jones, Major R. O., R.E. Jones, Mr. T. Williamson Jones, Mr. Charles E. ... Jones, Mr. John Jones, Miss 3 Jones, Mr. Watson R.. Jones, Mr. Wallace Jones, Miss L. ... Jones, Miss Jones, Miss H. H. Jones, Mr. T. Broadhurst Jones, Mrs. T. Broadhurst Jones, Mr. Robt. Jones, Mrs. Jones, Mr. T. A. Jones, Mr. W. .. Jones, Miss Jones, Mr. R. H. Jones, Miss Maggie Keartland, Miss Kelly, Mr. J. 20 MEMBERS—ContTINnv_ep. ..-Nicholas Street ...The Deanery Ditto Ditto ...Grove Terrace, The Groves Ditto ditto ...7, Upper Northgate Street ... Newton Hall, Chester ...20, Watergate Street Row (North) ...The Laurels, Shrewsbury ...8, Abbey Square ...82, Foregate Street ...04, King Street Ditto ...29, George Street ...St. Paul’s School, Boughton ...St. Mary’s Street, Whitchurch (Salop) ...12, White Friars ...The Vicarage, Farndon ...Grosvenor Park Road ... Watergate Street ...21, King Street ...Curzon Park Ditto ...1, Bold Terrace ...29, Nicholas Street Ditto ...2, White Friars Ditto ... The Cross ...Nicholas Street ...6, Weaver Street ...Ty Gwyn, Hough Green Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...2, Bridge Street ...1, King’s Buildings ...106, Brook Street ...4, Charles Street 7 | , 21 LIST OF MEMBERS—ContTINvep. Kenyon, Dr. Kilner, Rev. J. M. Kilner, Mrs. Kingsley, Mrs. ... Kingsley, Miss ..- Kingsley, Miss Mary ... Kingsley, Mr. G. A. Knox, Mr. Jas. Lamont, Mr. A... Lamont, Mr. A., Junr... Lamont, MissT. | Lamont, Miss H. Latham, Mr. J. 8. Lawrence, Dr. A. Leather, Mr. Simeon ... Leather, Mrs. Simeon ... Lewis, Mr. J. E. Lilliman, Mr... Linnett, Mr. J. W. Little, Mr. John Little, Mrs. Lockwood, Mr. T. M.. Lockwood, Miss A. Lowe, Mr. G. Lund, Mrs. MacGregor, Mr. A. Mackillop, Mr. A. Mackillop, Mrs.... F Maddock, Mr. H., Junr. Manning, Mr. J. B. Massie, Admiral McEwen, Dr., J.P. McEwen, Mrs. ... *Mills, Mr. J. Mills, Miss Minshull, Mr. E. Mollart, Miss Montgomery, Rev. J. K. Morecroft, Mr. A. H. Morecroft, Mrs.... ...76, Foregate Street ...0, Hough Green : Ditto ...Eversley Rectory, Winchfield, Hants Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ...34, Hough Green ...3, City Walls (West) Ditto Ditto Ditto ...Latham House, Liverpool Road ...-The Asylum, Chester ...Delamere Lodge, near Northwich Ditto ditto 37, Egerton Street ...114, Brook Street ...8, Cambrian View ... Eastgate Row Ditto ...85, Foregate Street Ditto ...North Lodge, Bunbury ... Abbot’s Park, Liverpool Road ...28, Eaton Road ...28, Hough Green Ditto Dee Side House, Sealand ...The Castle, Chester ...8, Stanley Place ...26, Nicholas Street Ditto ...Hastgate Row Ditto The Northgate ...108, Brook Street ...Abbot’s Villas, Liverpool Road ...7, Crescent Road, Seaforth Ditto ditto LIST OF Morecroft, Miss H. Morecroft, Miss E. Moreton, Mr. J. E., F.R.C.S.... Moreton, Mrs. Morris, Mr. R. Moss, Mr. G. Moss, Miss F. E. Moss, Miss Mowle, Mr. Jas.... Mowle, Mr. J. A. Mowle, Miss Munns, Mr. J. Nicholson, Mr. R. Nicholson, Mr. J. M. Nixon, Rev. E., M.A. . Nixon, Mr. J. H. Okell, Mr. W. H. Okell, Mr. E. W. Okell, Miss Okell, Miss E. A. Okell, Mr. G. E... Oldmeadow, Mr. G. E., Junr.. Orton, Mr. R. O. Owen, Miss Owen, Mrs. Owen, Miss a3 Owen, Miss M. ... Owen, Miss Parry, Mr. C. Parry, Mrs. C. ... Parry, Mr. C. J. Parry, Mr. Jas., Junr.... Payne, Miss Payne, Miss A.... Pemberton, Mrs. Geo.... Pemberton, Miss Peters, Mr. Thos. I. Phillipson, Mr. J. 22 MEMBERS—Contixven. ...6, Clayton Square, Liverpool Ditto ditto ... Tarvin ..- Ditto ...Richmond House, Boughton ...Abbot’s Buildings, Liverpool Road Ditto ditto ..-Hoole Villa, 2, Hamilton Street ...The Cedars, Hoole Ditto Ditto ...43, Pepper Street ...Abbot’s Field, Liverpool Road ...Boughton ..- Winsford, Cheshire ...37, Bouverie Street ...City Walls (South) Ditto Ditto ...43, Queen Street Ditto ...110, Foregate Street ... Tattenhall ...8, Queen Street ..2, Stanley Place Ditto Ditto ...30, Upper Northgate Street ...93, Foregate Street Ditto Ditto .. The Bars, Foregate Street ...1, Abbey Court Ditto ...The Mount, Boughton Ditto ...14, Hamilton Street, Bishopsfield ...12, Liverpool Road LIST Pipon, Rev. J. C. C., M.A. Platt, Mrs. Robert Potts, Mr. C. W. Potts, Capt. H. J. Price, Mrs. Price, Miss Price, Rev. Elis Price, Mr. C. Godfrey .. Price, Mr. Paul... Price, Miss M. JJ. Price, Miss Prichard, Mr. Geo. Prichard, Miss ... Puget, Miss Louisa Du Pye, Mr. Jas. Raikes, Mr. H. C., M.P. Ramsden, Mr. W. Rayner, Mr. H., F.C.S. Rayner, Mr. H., Junr. Rayner, Miss Reade, Mr. A. C., M.R. 0. S. Reeves, Mr. J. ... Reynolds, Mr. E. Rhodes, Mrs. Richmond, Mr. W. M... Richmond, Mr. G. B. ... Ridpeth, Miss ... Rigg, Mr. Jas. ... Be Roberts, Mr. Frank E... Roberts, Mrs. F. E. Roberts, Mr. R. Roberts, Miss ... ‘Roberts, Miss Roberts, Miss L. M. Roberts, Mr. David, Junv. Roberts, Dr. Roberts, Mr. T. Q. Roberts, Mr. J. Sheriff Roberts, Miss Jane Roberts, Miss Eleanor... Roberts, Mr. J. C. Robinson, Mrs. ... veo 293 MEMBERS—Continunp, .. Arnold House, Parkgate Road .. Saltney ..-Heron Bridge ... Watergate House ...06, Watergate Street Ditto ...Eversley Cottage, Winchfield, Hants ...Erbistock Rectory, Ruabon ...Bryn-tirion, Chichester Street Ditto Ditto ..-121, Boughton ...10, St. John’s Road, Queen’s Park ‘Ditto ditto ..-Flookersbrook House ...-39, White Friars ...8, Stanley Place ...- Cheshire Observer, Eastgate Street .-- Everton House, Curzon Park Ditto ditto ... Ash Grove, Wrexham Road ... Northgate Street ...8, Grosvenor Park Road ... Trinity Street ... York Villas, Liverpool Road .. Hastgate Street ...Pyecroft House, Handbridge .. Clifton Villa, Liverpool Road ... Victoria Road ..- Thornycroft, Queen’s Park Ditto ditto ...-The Firs, Newton, Chester Ditto ditto ...-The Limes, Hough Green ..-Deva Villas, Dee Banks Ditto — ditto .11, St. John Street ...86, Watergate Street Ditto Ditto Ditto ... Forest House, Foregate Street ... Vicar’s Cross, Chester 24 LIST OF MEMBERS—Conrtinvuep. Rogers, Mr. Jno. Rogers, Mr. W.... Ross, Mrs. *Rowston, Mr. ... Royle, Mrs. T. V. Royle, Miss Royle, Mr. Frank Salt, Rev. G., M.A. Scott, Mr. Jno. ... Searancke, Mr.8.S. ... Sharp, Mr. F. W. Shaw, Mr. John, Junr. *Shepheard, Mr. T. Shepheard, Miss Sherratt, Mr. D. Shone, Mr. Shone, Mrs. *Shone, Mr. W., F.G. s. Shone, Mr. J. B.. Shone, Mrs. J. B. *Shrubsole, Mr. G. W., F.GS. *Siddall, Mr. J. D. Skipwith, Mr. A. Sloane, Mr. W., Junior Smith, Rev. H., M.A. ... Smith, Mr. T. Smith, Mr. 8. Smith, Miss Smith, Miss Fanny Smith, Mr. G. T. Smith, Mr. F. Smith, Miss Smith, Miss F. ... Smith, Mr. A. ... Smythe, Miss Snelson, Mr. Jas. Spencer, Mr. S.... Spencer, Mr. C. J. Spooner, Miss ... Stevenson, Mr. A. ..-74, Watergate Flags Ditto ..-l, Bath Cottage, Esplanade, Rock Ferry ..-The College, Parkgate Road ..-Curzon Park Ditto Ditto ... Chester ..- The Bank, Eastgate Street ...Ash Tree House, Flookersbrook ... Netherleigh Cottage, Eaton Road ..- The Cross ... Bridge Street Row Ditto ...09, Bridge Street Row ...42, Watergate Street Ditto Ditto ...44, Watergate Street Ditto -..126, Northgate Street ...156, Bridge Street ... The Leadworks, Chester ..-1, St. John’s Road, Queen’s Park ..- Tattenhall ...Mollington .--16, Nicholas Street ...Abbot’s Hayes, Liverpool Road ... Kingston House, Liverpool Road ...Barrel Well, Boughton ...Beechwood House, 10, Canal Street Ditto ditto Ditto ditto ..-Forest House, Foregate Street ...Crabwall Hall, Chester ...36, Bridge Street Row (West) ...Hastgate Street ...4, St. John’s Road, Queen’s Park ..- White Friars -.-24, Queen Street 25 LIS! OF MEMBERS—-Continvep. *Stolterfoth, Dr. H., M.A... ...Queen’s Park Stolterfoth, Miss eu as Ke Ditto Stolterfoth, Miss L. ... i, xs Ditto Sumner, Mr. A. ee +3 ...1, Castle Esplanade Sykes, Mrs... bas La ...Croes Howell, Rossett Sykes, Miss... a, Ate Ect Ditto ditto Tait, Mr F. H. ... ae me ...31, Pepper Street Tait, Mrs. aes aad ap bin Ditto Tait, Miss ot see noe — Ditto Tait, Miss Jane H. ... Be cod Ditto Tait, Miss M. E... Pr #3 wd Ditto Tarver, Rev. Canon, M.A. ... ...Stisted Rectory, Braintree, Essex Tatlock, Mr. J.... des = ...21, St. John Street Taylor, Mr. J., M.R.C.S. -.. ...18, Newgate Street Taylor, Mr. J. B. 5. =i ...Green, Bank, Cambrian View Taylor, Mr. H., Junr. ... a ...Curzon Park Taylor, Miss ..- Jat =A: ..- Ditto Thacker, Mr. Reginald Thacker, Miss ... = sig ri Thomas, Mr.T.H._ .-.- rr’ ...11, White Friars Thomas, Miss ... ro reo a te Ditto Thomas, Miss G. ace ne os Ditto Thomas, Mr. T. Ll. ..- wee ...Ash Tree House, Flookersbrook Thomas, Mrs. T. Ll. ..- ot a Ditto ditto Thomas, Miss ... ae ye ...The Limes, Hough Green Thompson, Mr. J. ie ie ...Boughton Hall Thompson, Mrs. J. --- ie = Ditto Thompson, Mr. W. -.- Pe ...43, Frodsham Street Thomson, Mr. A. F. ... at ...2, Abbot’s Hayes, Liverpool Road | Thomson, Miss I. _ .-.. Re a Ditto ditto | Thwaites, Miss ... ae ... @ Messrs. Brown, Holmes, & Co., Eastgate Row a Thyer, Mr. J. .-- re 3.8 ...Curzon Park ’ Tibbits, Mr.G.... «++ ~The Eastgate Tilston, Miss... = es ...1, King’s Buildings Tinkler, Mr. G. ... jee ey ...45, Nicholas Street Titherington, Mra. -.- mas ...Dee Hills, Boughton Titherington, Mr. R. H. 53 tai Ditto ditto Titherington, Miss”... es 5. Ditto ditto Todd, Miss dae ast eae ...d1, Hough Green Todd, Miss E. A. e ae a Ditto Todd, Miss L. -.- coe = = Ditto Todd, Miss M. M. «t re eee Ditto 26 LIST OF MEMBERS—Conrtinvep. Tomlin, Mrs. ... “ce ae ..-Thorpe Villas, Liverpool Road Topham, Mr. C.... eee at ..-Darland Hall, Wrexham Topham, Mr. J.B. ... a ...12, St. John’s Road, Queen’s Park Towers, Rev. M. H. ... cee ... Upton Park, Chester Turner, Mrs. ... ae ro ...Curzon Park Upcher, Rev. R.A. ... a3 ..-Hoole Park, Chester *Vincent, Mr. W. eos bes ...Old Bank, The Eastgate Wakefield, Mr. James... see ...2, Chichester Street *Walker, Mr. A. O. ... at ...The Leadworks, Chester Walker, Mrs. A. O. ... as 2 Ditto ditto Walker, Mr. F. A. ... a. .. Ditto ditto Walker, Miss... ies aes ...12, Liverpool Road Wallace, Miss ... “A + ...Curzon Park Wallace, Miss Edith ... ee .» Ditto Ward, Mr. C. ... ise AD ..- Hamilton Street Ward, Miss age of os ...Abbot’s Villas, Liverpool Road Ward, Mr. Jas. C. —.... ote ..-11, Hough Green Warren, Capt., R.A... aye ...Abbot’s Grange, Liverpool Road Waters, Dr. ... oe: ie ...Nicholas Street Waterson, MissE. ... es ...24, Upper Northgate Street Watson, Miss... es = .. 28, Eaton Road Weaver, Mr. W. M. ... ... Westminster Buildings *Webster, Mr. G. rabinoaets Fr. C.S., 24, Eaton Road Webster, Mrs. G. Watmough ae Ditto Wetherell, Mr. J. =f ee ...Ash Grove, Wrexham Road White, Miss E. ... a6 aoe ...D, Abbey Street Wilbraham, Miss Ans 500 ...0, King’s Buildings Wilbraham, Miss E. ... ae aS Ditto Wilbraham, Miss F. ... Os af Ditto Wilkins, Mr. T. 8. ... “On ...2, Grosvenor Place Wilkinson, Mr. R. ... < ...21, Victoria Road Williams, Mr. W. Maysmor, J. P. ...Dingle Bank Williams, Mrs. W. Maysmor ... .. Ditto Williams, Rev. J. sre aes ...Christleton Road Williams, Miss ... ove eee ... Stone Bridge House, Chester Williams, Miss S. wit SE ae Ditto ditto Williams, Mr. M. an tn ---@ Miss Newton’s, 26, Duke Street Williams, Mr. J.E. ... es ..-The Eastgate Wilson, Mr. W. D. Burton ... ... Forest House, Chester LIST Wimperis, Miss Wimperis, Miss J. ‘Winstanley, Miss _ Wood, Miss Wood, Mrs. Wood, Miss Woodcock, Miss S. Wright, Rev. J. Camper Wright, Mrs. Wynne, Miss Wynne, Miss S. H. Wynne, Miss Annie Wynne, Miss F. Zwilchenbart, Mr. R. ... 27 OF MEMBERS—Contrnvuep. ..--Moor House, Flookersbrook Ditto ditto ...-River Side, Boughton ...04, King Street ...18, Queen Street : Ditto ..-15, Cuppin Street ..-109, Parliament Terrace, Liverpool Ditto ditto ditto -. Shipgate House, Lower Bridge Street Ditto ditto Ditto ditto Ditto ditto -.-Richmond Terrace, Boughton Sptipsyes~ Wrexham Society of Watural Science. 7 x Bi i TT Te ~—L 9 4 & ESTABLISHED 1872. sf Ro saan Officers of the Society : President. T. T. GRIFFITH, Esq. Vice-Prestdents. LIEUT.-COLONEL A. T. JONES, DR. EDWARD WILLIAMS. Honorary Treasurer. MR. DAVID JOHNSON, F.G.S., 2 FE C.S. Ponorary Secretaries. MR. T. BENNION ACTON, MR. W. H. MUNNS, B.A., B.S. Committee. Tur apove Orricers, Ex-officio ; AND DR. EYTON JONES, REV. T. KIRK, M.A., MR. J. PRYCE JONES, MR. WM. HIGGINS, MR, N. R. GRIFFITH. MR. WM. LOW, 30 ANNUAL REPORT for 1874-75. — SS ESE Tu1s Socintry may be fairly represented as prospering, and the present year has seen a large increase in the number of its members, which now amount to sixty. Nine General Evening Meetings have been held during the past Winter Session, at which Papers were read on scientific subjects, as follows :-— “ On Chemical Physics,” by Mx. Davin Jounson, F.G.S., F.C.S. “On Elementary Vegetable Structure and the Growth of Plants,’ by Mn. T. Bennron Acton. “On the Circulation and Respiration in Vertebrate Animals,” by Dr. Eyton Jones. “ On Forces,” by Mr. W. Hiaeatns. ‘© On the Chemistry & Formation of Coal,” by Mr. G. W. Suxvusso zz, F.G.S., ‘of Chester. This Paper was read by Mr. D. Mackrnrosu, F.G.S., Mr. Surupsote having been prevented from personally attending the Meeting. “On the Properties of Matter and the Mechanical Powers,” by Mx. D. Macxintosu, F.G.S., of Chester. ‘© On the Mollusca, considered with reference to their importance in estimating the contemporaneous ages of Strata,’ by Mr. We. Suong, F.G.S., of Chester. “ On Acoustics,” by Mx. W. H. Munns, B.A., B.Sc. ** On Light,’ by Mr. Mruts, of Chester. The Committee have to express their thanks to the Chester Society for the assistance the members of that Society are always ready to afford in furthering the objects of the Wrexham Society, and especially to those gentlemen who have so kindly read Papers of great interest, during the late Winter Session, to the Wrexham Society. In addition to the Evening General Meetings, Private Meetings have been held among some of the members interested in particular branches of Natural Science, at which various subjects of scientific interest have been brought forward and discussed. LIST Acton, Mr. T. Bennion Allmand, Mr. F. Baugh, Mr. A. C. Boscawen, Rev. W. H. Brown, Rev. F. B. Chadwick, Mr. G. H. ... Conran, Mr. Davis, Mr. Howell Edisbury, Mr J. F. Edwards, Rev. D. Forrest, Mr. S. ... Foote, Mrs. Greville, Mr. C. H. Greville, Mr. H. Griffith, Mr. T. T. Griffith, Mr. N. R., F.G.S. Hartshorn, Mr.... Higgins, Mr. W. Hughes, Mr. Allington Humphreys, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Adam *Johnson, Mr. David, F.GS., F.C.S... Jones, Lieut.-Col. A. T. Jones, Dr. Eyton Jones, Mr. J. Pryce Jones, Mr. John Jones, Mr. E. M. Jones, Mr. J. M. é Jones, Mr. G. Bradley MEMBERS. ...Grove Road, Wrexham ...Park Lodge, ditto ...Bersham, Wrexham ...Marchwiel Rectory ...Rhosddu, Wrexham ...0, Erddig Road, Wrexham ...Grosvenor Road, ditto ...Hope Street, Wrexham ...Grosvenor Road, Wrexham ...Berse, Wrexham ...Rhosddu, Wrexham ...Plasmadoc, Ruabon ... Laurel Grove, Wrexham Ditto ditto ...Chester Street, ditto ... Santa Cruz, ditto ... The Grange, Wrexham ...19, King Street, ditto ...Hope Street, ditto ...Bryn-yr-owen, Ruabon ... Hope Street, Wrexham Grosvenor Road, Wrexham ... Abenbury, ditto ... The Priory, ditto ... The Groves, ditto ...Chester Street, ditto ...Charles Street, ditto ...Oteley House, ditto ... Advertiser Office, ditto LIST OF MEMBERS—ContTinvuep. Kelly, Mr. Kirk, Rev. T., M.A Lewis, Mr. John Lewis, Mr. Bernard Lloyd, Rev. T. R. Low, Mr. William, F.G.S. Michael, Rev. J. Middleton, Mr. T. ; Munns, Mr. WV. H., BA., B. Se. Pierce, Mr. J. Hopley... Powell, Mr. Pritchard, Mr. ... Roberts, Mr. Lawton ... Shone, Mr. Isaac, F.G.S. Sisson, Mr. W. ... Smith, Mr. J. W. M. ... Sparrow, Mr. James, EGS. hs Storr, Mr. F. Sturge, Mr. Vercoe, Mr. S. ... Williams, Mr. Ll., M.B. Williams, Mr. C., F.G.5. Williams, Dr. Edward Williams, Mr. R. J. Williams, Mr. T. B. Yorke, Mr. Philip Ge Be. - ...Coed Deva, Broughton, Wrexham ...Lorne Street, Wrexham ...Grammar School, ditto ...Beechley, Wrexham Ditto ditto ...Llanfynydd Rectory ...Roseneath, Wrexham ... Ruabon ...The Gardens, Wynnstay, Ruabon _..Grove Park School, Wrexham ... Temple Place, Wrexham ..Grosvenor Road, ditto ...Provincial Insurance Office, Wrexham ...Ruabon ...Pentrefelin House, Wrexham ...Regis Place, ditto ...Guildhall, ditto ...Gwersyllt Hill, ditto ...Waterworks Office, ditto ...Grove Park, Wrexham ...Holt Street House, Wrexham ; Ditto ditto ...Holt Street House, ditto ...Fairfield House, ditto ...Plastirion, ditto ...Erddig Park, Wrexham a GRIFFITH, PRINTER, CHESTER. ne ts : 1875-76, AND THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WREXHAM SOCIETY, CHESTER : G. Ke GRIFRITH, ATEAM PRINTING WOKKS, GROSVENUR-STREET. MPCECLXXVE. aA! ~aié y en e a THE FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Chester Society of Aatural Science, AND PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS, TOGETHER WITH THE TREASURERS STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR 1875-76, LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1876-77. ~~ SESS eS SO OrrSEOEeeS ALSO, ANNUAL REPORT, STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS, & LIST OF MEMBERS, OF THE WREXHAM SOCIETY. ~~ oS SS SSS SES CHESTER: G. R. GRIFFITH, STEAM PRINTING WORKS, GROSVENOR-STREET. MDOCCLXXVI. OFFICERS AND COMMITTER FOR 1876-77, fo ——_—_—— Prestient: Pror. T. McCKENNY HUGHES, M.A., F.G.S., &c. Vire-Presidents : HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G., THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER, THE VERY KEV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER, A. O. WALKER, Esq., F.L.S., W. M. DOBIE, Esq., M.D., C. W. POTTS, Esq. @fficers of Sections: BOTANICAL. CHAIRMAN —MrR. J. PRICE, M.A... ........-ccccc-csccsnseonss 56, Watergate Street. SECRETARY— MR. J. B. MANNING ..........cceceeeeeeners The Castle. ZOOLOGICAL. CHarrMaAN—Mr. A. O. WALKER, F.LS ce oceecacsoutnras Lhe Leadworks. SecrETaRY—Mr. T. SHEPHEARD, F.R.M.S............Bridge Street Row. GEOLOGICAL. CHairmMan—Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.GS. ..... ...126, Worthgate Street. SECRETARY—Mk. W. SHONE, F.G.S. ......ceseeeeeeerees 42, Watergate Street. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. CHAIRMAN —Rev. J. L. BEDFORD, M.A., F.IS. ...Bridge Place House. SECRETARY—MRr. J. H. HARRISON .........cccceseseceeees 80, Watergate Street. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. JOHN MILLS, Lastgate Row. Hon. Secretaries: abc eS Dr. H. STOLTERFOTH, M.A., Queen’s Park. Be Rorcocte Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street. ScIENTIFIC GENERAL Hon. Librarian: Mr. J. GRIFFITHS, 27, Castle Street. Conmittee: THE ABOVE OFFICERS, ex-officio ; AND Mr. E. J. BAILLIE * Mr. G. CROSS Rev. E. L. Y. DEACLE, M.A. Dr. JEPHCOTT Mr. J. D. SIDDALL Mr. G. WATMOUGH WEBSTER, F.CS. Custodian : Mr. T. PRITCHARD, 10, Weaver Street, RU LBs. a 1.—TuHat the Title of this Society be ‘‘ Zhe Chester Society of Natural Science,” and that its object be the promotion of the study of Natural Science, by Lectures, Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers, and other suitable means. 2.—That the Officers be a President, Six Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Two Secretaries, a Chairman and Secretary for each Section, and a Librarian. 3.-—'That the Committee consist of Twenty-four Members, of which the above- named Officers, shall be Ex-officio Members, and the President, or a Vice-Presi- dent, the Chairman ; and that the practical management of the Society be vested in the Committee, subject to the following Rules :— 4.—'That every candidate for Membership shall be proposed and seconded at a General Meeting, and, on paying the Subscription, shall become a Member. The Name of the Candidate, with that of a Proposer and Seconder, to be sent, in writing, to the Committee, previous to a General Meeting. 5.—That the subscription be 5s. per Annum, payable in advance, and due the 1st of May in each year. 6.—That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special service to the Society, may be elected Honorary Members or Correspond- ing Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Members not to exceed Twenty-five. 7.—That each member shall be allowed to introduce one non-resident friend at any of the General Meetings. 8.—That any member desirous to withdraw from the Society, shall give notice, in writing, to the General Secretary before the end of the year. 9. That a majority of two-thirds present at any General Meeting shall have the power of expelling any Member whose conduct they deem objectionable. 10,—-That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business ; Five Members to form a Quorum. 11.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Field Meetings in the year. The place of Meeting to be fixed by the Committee, and due notice to be given by the General Secretary. In case of bad weather, the Members of the Committee present shall decide whether the Excursion shall be postponed or not. 12.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Evening Meetings in the year, at which Papers shall be read and discussed. No paper shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee. Objects of scientific interest shall be exhibited at the Evening Meetings. 13 —That atthe Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in the month of April, the Officers and Committee of the Society shall be elected by ballot ; the Report of the past year, and the Treasurer's Financial Statement read and adopted ; and alterations made, if needful, in the Rules. Nominations for the Committee to be sent, in writing, to the General Secretary, Six Days beforehand; and proposed alterations of Rules at least a Fortnight beforehand. Alterations in the Rules shall be sanctioned by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present ; and no alterations in the Rules shall otherwise be made, >a _ are 5 prem anie etal a aaa iy ANNUAL REPORT. In laying before you the Fifth Annual Report of “The Chester Society of Natural Science,” we have only to state that the Society seems now to have taken its permanent position, so that we must not look for fresh or startling events, but rather toa simple record of its internal resources, and to its power of keep- ing alive a spirit of research and study, and drawing into its ranks those who take an interest in the objects for which the Society was founded. We have at present on our books a total of 576 members. Since our last Annual Meeting we have added 2 honorary members, 2 corresponding members, and 102 ordi- nary members. We have lost, by death and removal, 1 honorary and 41 ordinary members. We commenced the year without a President, and your Com- mittee, feeling deeply the importance of obtaining a worthy successor to their first President and Founder, CHARLES K1InGsLeEy, considered it better to remain for a time without a head, than do anything hastily. By the first General Meeting, however (Noy. 25, 1875), we were fortunate enough to have obtained a promise from Professor McKrnyy Hvauess that he would occupy the vacant chair. His position as Professor of Geology at Cambridge, his connection with this neighbourhood, and his known enthusiasm in the pursuit of science. all eminently fitted him for the post, so that his election was carried unanimously, giving the greatest satisfaction. On January doth, 1876, Professor McKenyy Hueuus gave his Inaugural Address, which will be found at the end of this Report. 6 The Committee regret that the Kingsley Memorial is not further advanced, but there have been unavoidable delays ; one difficulty has been the getting a medal struck with a good like- ness, but this is now in a fair way of being accomplished, as Mr. Bett has undertaken the work, and in the course of the year it is hoped such arrangements will be completed as may enable your Committee to carry out the entire design for which the memorial fund was collected, and thus give a further stim- ulus to the study of Natural Science in this City. The value of the Library has been considerably increased during the past year, the Society having purchased a complete set of the works published by the Paleontographical Society ; also, 10 volumes by the Ray Society. There have been further donations of books from F. Ports, Esq., and J. W. Jupp, Esq., F.G.S., for which the best thanks of the Society are tendered. A complete catalogue of the books in the Society’s Library is now ready (price one penny), and may be had by the Members, so as to give them an opportunity of judging how far the books may be likely to assist them in any particular branch of science they may be studying. The Museum is in good order, and has, since the last Annual Meeting, been enriched by contributions from the PRESIDENT, also from Mr, C. W. Ports, who has supplied some interesting specimens of Lead-ore, Mr. F. Ports, Mr. Joun Price, Mer. Porrer, Mr. Roserts, of Dolgelly, Mr. W. Suone, Junr., Mr. Surupsote, Mr. Suepouarpd, Mr. A. O. Watker, and Mr. Gro. Wraccs. Our Corresponding Member, Mr. T. Ruppy, of Corwen, has sent us an interesting collection of fossils from the Wenlock shale and Bala beds of his neighbourhood. The arrangement of a set of typical rock specimens has been completed this year, being one of the last of many kind and gratuitous favours rendered to the Society by Mr, Macxkrnrosu. On Mr. MacxrntosH leaving Chester there was a general feeling amongst our Members that some slight recognition should be made of the high esteem in which he had been held during the time he had resided amongst us; and we were able, at one r =e c of our summer excursions, to present him with a purse of £40 and a Book, as a token of remembrance. We have to thank Mr. Gro. Pricwarp for a beautiful speci- men of the Euplectella Speciosa, presented to the Museum ; also, the Rey. E. L. Y. Deacuz, for a complete set of Zoological Illustrations, which are not only an ornament to our rooms, but have proved of considerable use this last winter. Your Committee take this opportunity of urging on the Members of the Society the importance of collecting together the local wealth of the district, whether in animals, plants, or fossils. You will see that much has already been done by the Geologists of the Society, for, besides the Provis collection, we have now 229 named fossils, and 156 named minerals in the Museum. For this we are indebted, in a ‘great measure, to Mr. Survssoxs. It is still, however, desirable that a more diligent search for fossils and minerals should be made in the neighbour- hood. Though our Museum has a fair collection of British birds, we have as yet no collection of the fauna of the district ; and as the summer is now coming on it is to be hoped that something will be done to supply this deficiency. Let no specimen be considered common, for it is the common things we want, and want to know more about. Specimens, to be of value, need only to be good of their kind, well preserved. and the place noted where found. With regard to animals, large or small, many points require illustration. Insects may be procured, set out, and preserved in their various stages as Caterpillar, Pupa, and Imago ; also, their eggs and habitations—all belong to the life-history of the animal. Birds are often distinguished by winter and summer plumage ; the nature of their food may be discovered by exa- mining the crop as well as the spots they frequent; nests and eggs are characteristic, and the prepared skeleton is often as valuable for instruction as the external form, This preparing of skeletons is a branch of museum arrangement which has been much overlooked, and is both a delicate and beautiful art—-the 8 skeleton of a mouse being quite as wonderful and complex as that of a lion. Those who have microscopes are advised strongly not only to find, examine. and name their specimens, but also to make draw- ings and keep records of what they observe. This year has shown us, in some admirable Papers read before this Society, the great advantages to be derived from this mode of procedure. With regard to the flora of the district, your Committee can add nothing to the excellent Paper given by Mr. E. J. Baruure, in exhortation to the diligent collecting and arranging the plants found within a given area of the County of the City, and we expect, this year, good work will he done in this Section. The best thanks of the Society are also due to Mr. Barus for his reports of many of the Papers that have been read before the Society. - We come now to the more immediate work of the Society, which, for the sake of convenience, we will consider under four heads— 1. Tue Excursions during the summer months ; 2. GENERAL LEcTuREs ; 3. SecTionaL MEEsETINGs ; 4, Exvementary Free Lectures. There have been eight Field Excursions, when the following places were visited :— May. TZUN sc csessscsos senasscaycecesvucssathaee tree Cefn Caves, near Denbigh. RUETIGIAE Mer ven dacayssescncadecsasssstcarvcyaetaaees Beeston Castle. EE cons gh ooo «8a We sda Zasanoseieeee Glyn Ceiriog. PROM E MIG ca ss ess vcc)see taste vac'rss nncveedeter ster Delamere Forest. GRAN TUSBIUL (o es I must commence by thanking this Society for the honour they have done me in electing me their President—an honour I should have been loth to accept had I thought it was intended as a compliment, originating only in kindly personal feeling, or had I not had an opportunity of stating clearly how little time I could give to the workings of the Society ; but yet, an honour and a duty I gladly accept, if you accept me only as a hard worker in an adjoining field; busy from morning to night in planting and cultivat- ing young shoots of very various stocks, to be distributed freely all over the world from year to year, and therefore glad to compare notes with you now and then as to what soils have been broken—what remain unturned ; glad to bring before you from time to time the fruits of labour gathered elsewhere. I notice that the subjects treated of by the Society are grouped under four heads—Botany, Zoology, Geology, and Natural Philosophy. Now, the pro- gress of Geology may be taken as, to @ great extent, a fair test of progress in those other branches of science, and I have therefore thought it not inappropriate to offer you, first, a few remarks on the subject which I have made my special study, drawing more particular attention to the points of connection between it and the other studies which we hope to carry on together here. Geology treats of the mode of formation of the earth’s crust, and of the changes it has undergone. There are two ways of approaching the subject, distinct, yet so interlaced, that one must often cross the other ; and those who generally follow one had often better leave it and follow the other fora time. We may treat the crust of the earth as dead matter. Take the mountain mass, the Righi: there we have old pebble beds 8,000 feet thiek, which are but the hardened shingle which was deposited round ancient Alps. Take one pebble, it may be a crystalline rock: the mineralogist tells you the component minerals, perhaps by form, hardness, and other tests irrespective of their composition. Take one mineral and show it to the chemist, and he will name the elements which compose it, and perhaps the mineralogist and chemist may tell you under what conditions of heat, pressure, and exchanging solvents, these combinations are now known to be produced. Still further we may enquire: the physicist will tell us of laws of combination and behaviour of their elements, which they say can best be understood by forming a conception of matter as made up by little particles or centres of form, whirling, bounding, and re-bounding within prison walls, till nature, or the chemist, turns the key and sets them free, 14 or binds them in a closer cell. All this comes generally under an enquiry into the mode of formation of the crust of the earth, yet it involves the history of the changes, and when we come to many rocks, such as coal and chalk, we have to call in others than the mineralogist, the chemist, and the physicist. There is another path by which we may ae the subject. I will draw my illustration from nearer home. Suppose we travel away north, far beyond the boundary of the red rocks of Chester, to the borders of the lake country, where great masses of limestone that we know pass under all these rocks of Chester, are lifted up high above the sea, and carved out into valley and plain right down to the bottom, so that we can see what they are through- out, and what they, in their turn, rest upon. There are many ages—many geological periods older than the Righi rocks— older than the ancient Alps, round which the Righi rocks were formed as a shingle beach; but in that very ancient time the lake mountains stood—perhaps as an island in the sea; at any rate, the part I am alluding tu was the shore of a sinking sand, and along that shore, here and there, deep shingle was formed. You see it up the Lune valley—you see some of it left now in a great hill called Mell Fell, at the foot of Ullswater. Let us get some pebbles out of it. We might carry on the same enquiry as before in the case of the Alpine pebble beds, but now we will look at another point. We break our pebble open and a shell is seen; the shell was clearly not a shell thrown up by the water among the pebbles of the shore, but was in the rock from which the piece of stone fell that got rolled into a pebble. We find plenty of shells in the Jimestone that was formed on the shingle, or on the base rock, where the shingle would not lodge; but they are all different from the shell in the pebble. So we search the rocks which must have formed the old land round the shore of which the shingle was gathered, and in bands in that old rock we find the same kind of shell as that in our pebble. So we get at once a suggestion of the truth, worked out through ten thousand other examples, that at different periods of the earth's history there were succes- sively in any one area different forms of life, both animal and vegetable, and we have to return to the zoologist, and ask him what creature of to-day is most like the ancient form of which we show him a bone ora shell. We appeal to the botanist to tell us what conditions we may suppose the cycads and club mosses of old required. Yet this is not all. We have to enquire, Why did the old races perish, and whence come the new? We haye to ask the physiologist and biologist about the beginnings of life, and soon find ourselves face to face with the great problem of evolution. It will be seen that we have appealed already to three of the sections into which you haye divided your Society—to the botanist, the zoologist, and the physicist—for a solution of some of the problems which are brought before the students in the fourth section, geology. Of course we all know how necessary for geology is the careful study of fossil plants, and how, for classification purposes, the palzeobotanist has often to depend upon. quite different parts of the plant from those selected by the modern botanist; but I would offer, for the consideration of the botanists, one particular case which has come under my own notice, to show how strangely little bits ‘of Re a cane r rae 15 evidence collected by them may come in useful for totally different lines of study. Who would, at first, think of appealing to the botanist as to the probability of a change in the position of the earth's axis? but not long ago it was publicly announced, on the authority of one of our most distin- guished botanists, that the plants whose remains haye been found in the Arctic regions (Spitzbergen and elsewhere), cannot have lived there unless the axis of the earth had been then in a different position, as those ever- greens could not have lived through the four months’ darkness of the Arctic night. On talking this over with the great Swiss botanist, De Canpo.ty, and Professor Hxzrr, they at once gave an exampie which altogether over- threw the objection. They pointed out that the Alpine roses, a small species of rhododendron, were periodically buried under snow to such a depth as to be in total darkness for at least four months every year. The zoologist, also, who carries his enquiry back to the period just before our own, must be very careful in reasoning from analogy—not to push inferences too hard or too hastily. What a fair inference it seemed at first that gravel, which contains the remains of the elephant and rhinoceros, must have been deposited under conditions similar to those under which those animals live at the present time. What a surprise must the Siberian mammoth, with its long hair and wool, and the woolly rhinoceros, have been to the speculators on the former climates of the Northern Hemisphere. Let us‘ not be too hasty to infer that the astarte borealis necessarily implies a coldish water, or the group of shells now found on the coast of North Wales an equable climate, until we can offer some good reason why the corbicula fluminalis and wnio littoralis, which lived in Britain with the mammoth, should have been driven away, one as far as the Nile, and the other as far as the Loire and other rivers of the North of France. For the paleontologist there is plenty of work to be done in the mountain lime- stone, for instance, which is within excursion-distance of Chester. Take any two species of producta oy spirifera or other common fossil—collect a thousand or so of each; then, for winter-work, clean them out, and see whether you cannot work out all the intermediate stages between any two closely-allied forms. We have had species determined frequently, if not generally, by specialists who have not worked much in the rock itself, but have had the most typical specimens of any form that has struck the collector senttothem. In such cases the intermediate forms were neglected. I hope that, at Cambridge, by the excellent work of our Curator, Mr. Kerrine, and his Son, we may soon give an example of how this may be done. Having collected thousands of specimens of terebratula, rhyn- chonella, &e., from the Neocomian, last vacation, they are now engaged in arranging them, to show hew a considerable number of species can be run into one by the discovery ot the intermediate forms. But it does seem to - me that it is to natural philosophers we must look for the next great advance in geological investigation. We must ask them to define more clearly the limits within which we may speculate on the possible thickness of moving ice. In a recent presidential address to the Geological Section of the British Association—( British Association, Bradford, Transactions Section C.) it was stated that we could have no more than 1,000 feet vertical, Subse- 16 quently, Sir Wa. THompson declined to assign any limit whatever to the possible thickness of an ice sheet. But have geological observers been sufficiently careful to give the physicist correct data? Have they shown that the ice which covered hill and dale had a level surface, or that, as the breadth-of the valleys increased, its surface conformed more and more to the configuration of the ground over which it passed, so as to reduce the actual thickness in the deeper and larger valleys? Of how much, as a maximum, have we direct evidence, either at present or any pasttime? What evidence have we that a period of extreme cold in any one area—say N. W. Europe— was also a period of extreme cold over the whole Northern Hemisphere, or even over the whole of the Eastern as well as the Western part of the Old World? Another example of questions for which we must refer to the physicist : an account is brought* from Prussia of a deep boring at Speren- berg, near Berlin, which should interest us in Cheshire. It is said to be through 4,000 feet of pure rock salt, and throughout this depth it is stated that careful observations on the rate of increase of temperature have been made, the result of which, tabulated by Professor Monr, lead him to the following conclusion :—* That the cause of the increasing heat in the interior of the earth must lie in the upper strata of the earth’s crust."’ The only comment I will offer on the whole is—'* Wonderful, if true.” But still we must see that in such questions, whether we are enquiring into the causes of metamorphism of volcanic phenomena, or earth movements on a large or small scale, our appeal must be to the physicists. What sources of error are there in observations on the increase of temperature as we descend ? What would be the effect of laying on or removing five or six miles of sediment? What influence might the process of crystallization or cleavage- producing pressure have? How ought the crust of the earth to crumple if a hardened outside was adjusting itself to fit a shrinking nucleus? But I feel that geologists have much to do in collecting accurate data. We know that there have been successive movements of elevation and depression in the same area. Have we clearly shown in what direction the movements have proceeded, by carefully tracing advancing or receding shore lines, by noticing the source of the sediment, and in many other ways? We call our science of geology very new; so we may say of most of the cognate branches which are commonly understood to be included under the head “Natural Science.” ‘True, the herbalist and medicine-man, in choosing healing plants, learnt to distinguish and classify them. The alchemist, in his experimental search for something that would turn the baser metals into gold, found out many of the facts of chemistry. What would he bave thought had he been told that men would, by simply catching some of the light from his crucible on a bit of glass, be able to detect quantities too small to be found out by the chemist’s skill? ‘The collector of precious stones grouped his gems by various external ebvious properties. I have an old work, published in Cambridge about two centuries ago, in which one Tuomas Nicuots, sometime of Jesus College in Cambridge, divided all precious stones into such as are great and such as are small; these groups he further subdivided into such as are hard and such as are soft. The ancient Hindoos and Egyptians thought that the earth had been many times © Nature. vol. xii., p. 545, and vol. xiii., p. 178. be ae ws 17 destroyed by water or by fire, and renovated. Now, as they predicted eclipses, and correctly explained many astronomical phenomena, we must infer that much of their science was the result of reasoning founded upon observation, and when we find Heropotus, when collecting his travellers’ tales, noting the occurrence of shells in and around Egypt, and explaining it by the supposition that the district had once been below the sea, we may safely infer that the still earlier speculations as to the destruction by water, of what was to them the whole earth, was founded upon similar observa- tions. In the life-time of one man a great devastating deluge has been spoken of as the flood. How much more, after the story has been handed on through many generations of illiterate men, would it be exaggerated, and then connected with the shells found in the rocks and hills around, be measured by the submergence necessary to leave them there, and finally be exaggerated into the world-wide devastation of the Hindoo or Egyptian ? I saw in a recent periodical an amusing instance of how such traditions might begin :— ‘*The inundation of 1771 swept away the greater part of the old Tyne Bridge, Newcastle, and was long remembered and alluded to with emphasis as ‘the flood.’ On one occasion Mr. Adam Thompson was put into the witness box at the Assizes. The Counsel, asking his name, received the answer, ‘Adam, Sir ; Adam Thompson.’ ‘ Where do you live? ‘At Paradise, Sir’ (Paradise is a village about a mile-and-a-half west of Newcastle.) ‘And hdw long have you dwelt in Paradise?’ ‘ Ever since the flood,’ was the answer, made in all simpli- city, and with no intention to raise a laugh. It is needless to say that the Judge had to ask for an explanation.”—( British Workman, Dec., 1875. ) The Greeks* do not seem to have helped our science on much; ANAXI- MANDER made some curious guesses in biology, almost anticipating the modern theory, but, as far as can be gathered from the scraps of his writings handed down to us, they seem to be inferences from the helpless- ness of the human infant, rather than results of observations on changes of form in embryos or varieties on species. PyvrHacoras, whether justly or not we cannot say, gets credit for a most remarkable series of observations and inferences recorded by Ovip. The sum and substance of it all is, that the land has often gone down below the sea, and the sea bottom has often been lifted up into the land. ARISTOTLE pointed out the changes going on now in a way that shows that he at any rate.thought that, given time enough, many of the great and puzzling phenomena of change of sea and land, and buried petrified fish, and so on, would be explained. The Stoics borrowed from the Egyptians some notions about monsters which once existed, but otherwise the idea of a succession of distinct forms of life does not seem to have occurred to the ancients. As there isa difficulty in speaking of Greek contributions to Natural Science, because most of what they have recorded may be only what they learnt from the Egyptians, whose treatises on the subject are lost, so we have still greater difficulty in assigning to the Romans their share of original work. Srraxo, for instance, discusses at large the views of various Greek authors; Piiny seems to have set to work the right way, and collected facts wherever he could, but did not show any great skill in generalizing upon them. Arabian writers carried on the same kind of * See Schwartz on the failure of the early geological attempts of the Greeks ; also Lyell’s Principles of Geology, vol. I., chaps. 2-4. B 18 speculation as to the causes of the more obvious phenomena of nature, as well as inquiries which they hoped to make more practically useful, such as the astrologer’s art (always a favorite in the East) and alchemy, about which the Chinese seem to have long held views similar to those of the Arabs. And so we get down to the discussions which led up to the contro- versies of our day. ‘The Italian swvants of the 16th century, among whom was the great painter Lronarpo pa Vrnct, discussed with vehemence the origin of the sea-shells found in the rocks, and loose material at high levels and far inland. For three centuries did they dispute about the two questions whether the fossils were really the remains of marine animals, and, secondly, granting that, could they not haye got there in Noah’s flood? Puor (1677) who we may say started them at Oxford, said that the shells were produced by a plastic virtue latent in the earth. Lister (1678) wrote a work on stones, *‘ which have a kind of resemblance to marine bodies.’’ Woopwarp (1695), who founded the Museum and Chair of Geology at Cam- bridge, referred all the fossils to Noah’s flood. When, later on, the facts that great and repeated changes had taken place in the surface configuration of the earth was admitted, the great dispute arose as to whether the pheno- mena were to be chiefly referred to chemical and volcanic or to aqueous agency; and Werner, the Vulcanist, and Hurron, the Neptunist, started a host of warm partisans collecting facts in support of either the Wernerian or Huttonian theory. But facts are obstinate and independent voters, and when brought up to the poll, although they favoured Hvurron’s views rather than those of his opponent, they soon began to put forward other representatives, when, in 1790, Wir1tiam Smitn, ‘the father of English geology,’ began to put the science into shape by publishing accurate tables of the strata and a geological map of England. Sepewick was a boy of five years old, and only five years later, LyrLi wasborn. One of these, the best observer and most eloquent expounder of geological phenomena that England has ever known, the other the most clear and careful reasoner upon all the facts bearing upon any point under discussion that our science has produced. Ilere, in passing, I may comment upon some remarks which appeared in the Edinburgh Review for last July. In an article on ‘ Geikie’s life of Murchison,”’ the Reviewer, wishing, we must suppose, to raise the relative position of the hero of his biography by lowering that of his contempora- ries, speaks of Lyrin as a retiring student, whose principal title to fame rested on his early papers on the Belgian tertiaries. As well might he wish us to believe that ‘TurruwALt was a retiring student whose principal title to fame rested on an early paper on the irony of Sophocles. ‘The man who stumbles across an inscription and publishes a copy of it is great ; the man who writes a history of his country, founded on that and a hundred other inscriptions, is a mere compiler. Lyet.’s title to fame! Where is there such another scientific work as the Principles of Geology, built up, too, on such an unconnected mass of ill-observed facts and warped judgments? Where a better manual of anything like so large a subject than his Elements of Geology? What a vast amount of original observation is incorporated in these works! Lye organized the whole 19 system of geological enquiry, and often, when not disinclined to accept a conclusion, had to tell us that so far the evidence was not altogether satis- factory, and thus often, from having suspended his judgment till better evidence was forthcoming, was accused of changing his mind, when he acknowledged that at length the missing links in the chain of evidence had been found. The same Reviewer allows that Sepawick was a man of genius, but, as far as concerned the great controversy between him and Murcuison, it was, says the Reviewer, a mere question of priority of publication—the man of genius was, as usual, outstripped by the man of method. Srpewick, pressed with university business, would not send in his part of their joint work. They claim that Murcatson, through know- ing his friend’s views, managed to slip his own into the press first—on that ground they claim priority of nomenclature. That is not the sort of thing I should like to claim for my hero. But we are not going to be drawn off on that issue. Murcuison’s work was founded upon egregious mistakes, and was wrong in principle, and it is still wrong, even now that his supporters have been trying to make the best of a bad job, and altering his classification and changing the original names of the rocks, till any one who is not familiar with the ground can hardly refer to the old work by the light of modern discovery. This is not the time or place to go at length into the controversy, but I may be pardoned for alluding to a subject on which I feel strongly, and on which I always have spoken, and always will speak strongly, until justice has been done. Now, where are we in the history of geology? a third of the way on in the present century, and yet we find in the country that had perhaps been most hammered of any in the world, that the order of superposition and grouping of half the geological series had not been settled, and there seems no danger at present that any of us will have to weep, like ALEXANDER, that we have no worlds left to conquer. Among the questions for the stratigraphical geologist we have yet to answer what are our pre-Cambrian rocks ?>—Laurentian, Labrador series, Huronian, or sometimes one and sometimes the other—sometimes none of these. In our Cambrian, what is the most convenient grouping of the varying rock masses and peculiar life zones about the Tremadoc and Arenig horizon? Where, in South Wales, is the horizon of the Bala and Hirnant limestone? And here we get within the reach of excursions from Chester. We may ask what is the reason why the May Hill sandstone and the silurian limestone are so ill-represented in North Wales? In the Denbigh grits and flags, why are the grits chiefly at the bottom, and in the Conis- ton flags and grits, chiefly at the top? Can we, in our North Wales hills, fix the equivalent horizon of either the Wenlock shale of South Wales or the Barminsdale slates of the Lake District? Then we have within excur- sion distance means of estimating the amount of unconformity between the silurian and next great group above it—the carboniferous. Have we, in the basement beds of the mountain limestone, any suggestions of conditions similar to those which existed in the Devonian area? What points and what lithological character have we in our rocks from the horizon of the Yoredale rocks of the north? Until we can answer these questions and show the eviden7e in our museum, our work as a local Society is not done. B2 20 But though I have already cut out work enough for the lifetime of many workers, that is not even the most important bit of stratigraphical geology that remains to be worked out, and for the working out of which Chester is the proper centre. Great Britain had its mountains and valleys (many of them we can shew were much in the same position as the mountains and valleys of to-day) before all these red rocks of Chester were deposited. Where was the shore- line? What was that old Continent like? On onesideof you, you have at the base the Collyhurst beds resting on coal-measures, and called Permian ; on the other side, the red beds of Cheshire, running up to the Clwydian ranges and round into the Clwyd yalley, where their character and relation to the carboniferous rocks are well seen. Here the lowest beds are called Trias. The sequence of beds is exactly the same red sandstone, with a little conglomerate at the base, followed by red marls, these succeeded by more red sandstone. In the marls in the Clwyd valley, two plants—in the marls at Collyhurst, a few shells. Now, between the red rocks on which (and in a great part of which) Chester is built, and the red rocks of Colly- hurst, close to Manchester, there is said to be one of the greatest breaks in all the geological series—greater than the break between the lower new red or permian and the carboniferous—greater than the break between the carboniferons and silurian, for it is the break between the primary and secondary, while those others are only between sub-divisions of the primary. I don’t believe it. I believe it is quite insignificant compared with these ; but this I will not go into now, only I would repeat that a local museum, to do good work and help on science at large, as well as stimulate and give interest to Jocal geologists, must be strong if not exhaustive in all the evidence bearing on local geology. Again, over the Oolitic and Devonian plateau—v.e., the plain of marine denudation which was formed by the sea which cut off the tops of the crumpled Devonian and Oolitie rocks of the South-west of England—the sea deposited strata referred to the Neocomian period—what was going on in Cheshire then? Can we trace a series of hills reaching up to somewhat the same level, or rising or falling steadily to the north of the Blackdown pre-Neocomian plain? If so, what becomes of that plain: Have we any evidence of what was going .on here in Miocene times? When we come to the period during which there is evidence that Britain was subjected to cold so intense as to give us massive glacier ice crashing down from all the highlands, and icebergs floating in all our seas, we have plenty of data in Cheshire; but here perhaps we get into the period about which there has of late been most speculation and most controversy. We have not agreed as to what happened, nor as to the causes which produced the conditions which, to us living in this genial climate, appear to be so exceptional. Some tell us that glacial conditions are chiefly determined by the secularly recurring position and place of the earth with regard to the sun ; others say that the geographical changes are so much more important that the astronomical causes may be neglected in comparison. Some explain the occurrence of marine shells associated with glacial deposits at high levels to the submergence of the land; others push the sand and shells up the hill-side by the advancing ice foot. To test such theories by reference to what you can see about your own home is the duty 2) of a local Natural Science Society. You have in this neighbourhood an older boulder clay, with fragments which must have come from the great centres of ice-dispersion of Snowdon and the Lake District; you have above that a series of sands and gravels, with shells which, with few exceptions, are of species still found on the neighbouring coast ; above that more clays, often with boulders from distant mountains, What does this mean? Have you here the record of a warm interglacial period and a recurrence of cold sufficiently severe to bring the Snowdonian ice again into the vales of Clwyd and Dee? or has the upper clay derived its far- transported boulders from the older drift, and therefore be in itself no evi- dence of the return of a great ice sheet? During the submergence which left the Moel Tryfaen and Macclesfield shell-drift the sea must have rolled across from the estuary of the Dee to East Anglia. Has all the evidence by which we might correlate deposits of that age in Cheshire, on the watershed and in East Anglia, been swept away? There is much to be done, but to do it we must have hard work on special branches and co- operation among the students of the different subjects. I think I see in the programme of the Chester Society of Natural Science a full recognition of these principles. Special lines of study are taken by different sections, but all are combined in one Society and one museum, and it seems to me that good work is being done in each. Only one paper has yet been published by the Society, but that is a collection of facts—useful to place on record. Work done here and brought before this Society has often been published elsewhere. Perhaps it will be well to make arrangements for the regular publication of, at any rate, abstracts of all our papers, and ashort report of all our proceedings. But great as is the value of the actual work done by local societies in collecting and recording evidence which helps to explain the phenomena of nature and so push on the work of the world, yet it is not in this that their chief benefit consist—it is in the effect of such pursuits, systematically carried on, in the minds of the workers themselves. As far as mental training is concerned it is not of such great importance to consider what we do as how we doit ; and though the consequences of inexactness are more immediately and obviously disastrous in some studies than in others, still in all it is sooner or later felt that accuracy is the first requisite. Perhaps in no pursuit have we so much opportunity as in that of Natural Science of showing the true place of ingenious hypothesis, to explain phenomena where data are few, and of appreciating the distinction between that and proof depending upon how far we have been able to show that we have eliminated all sources of error, and been able to weigh all possible - explanations. 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St. Bridget’s Rectory Darnton, Rev. P. W., B.A....- 8, St. John’s road, Queen’s Park Davies-Colley, Dr. T., J.P...-. 14, White Friars Davies-Colley, Mrs. ..--+1s++> 4 ay Davies-Colley, Miss E. OY Anne es + Davies-Colley, Mr. R. J. ...+- is 5 Davies, Miss .....-- ee hoc Tee Banks Davies, Miss ....+eeeeeere _,. Cedar Bank, Liverpool road Davies, Miss Effie .....++++++ 2 ‘ 9 Davies, Miss Ida.... -oeseeees 9 as r= Dawson, Rev. Jecceseeeeeeeees 1, Egerton terrace, Hoole road Day, Mr. J. 15 fe MAR Oe ricco: 29, Seller street Day, Mr. Jno... ..eeeeeeseeees 3 * Day, Mr. (O20 Bie SOR rcrerareean ice 5 F Deacle, Rev. E. L. Y., M.A. ..5, Abbey court Deacle, Mrs.....-seeeeereceers + a Dearden, Mr. G. K. owes eeeees 2, Eaton Villas, Eaton road Dick, Mr. Allan B.....---+ 000s 140, Boughton Dick, Mrs. Allan B........++ a + Dickson, Mr. F. A., J.P..... Fern Rock, Queen’s Park Dickson, Mrs. F. A... seer eees on “ -s Dickson, Mr. W. A,..se-++- 33 a a Dickson, Miss A. .. sees se eres “4 3 ; Dickson, Mr. Jas. ....seeeeees Brookfield House, Chester Dickson, Mr. W. A. oe severe Newton Villa, Chester Dickson, Mr. S.J. R. ..++--es Netherleigh Cottage, Chester *Dobie, Dr. W. M. «see ereees 23, Upper Northgate street Dobie, Mrs.....-+.+seeeseeres ee i 7 Dobie, Mr. W. H. ....++-eee es rr aS = Dod, Rev. C. Wolley......++++ Eton, Windsor Douglas, Mr. C. Pe wees eee es 5, Stanley place Douglas, Mrs. C. P. ....eeee es i + Drury, Mrs... sees eeeere eres 116, Brook street Drury, Mr. Re... e essere rere = 3 Duesbury, Miss ...--seeeeeees 4, Eaton road Duncan, Mr. C. W. .. essere Watergate Flags Duncan, Mrs. C. W.....++-++s be Sg Dunning, Rev. Jno. .--..++++5 20, Lord street, Barrow-in- Furness Dutton, Mr. C., J.P... ee eeeees Queen’s Park Dutton, Mrs. C. .. ee ee eer eres a Dutton, Mr. R. E.... 1. eee ee ee - “e Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe, Junr..... 130, Bridge street Dutton, Mr. Arthur ....+-+++- a 39 Dutton, Miss ..eeeseeeereeees 100, Eastgate street Dutton, Mr. G. W. «oe. ee eee i - Dutton, Mr. H. Bu... eee ee eee 3 3 27 LIST OF MEMBERS—Continugp. Eaves, Rev. James............ Biddy Mirae. a0 ai iae sitet eas breus Edwards, Mr. J. W.P......... Edwards, Mrs. J. W. P. Edwards, Mr, T Eggers, MisS ..cccissccsasnes Ellington, Mr. E..B. ......0:.: Evans-Lloyd, Mr. E........... ETS) Pe be Sa Meatanters INTIS siete) a6 5 cintessy o'sloye ioiexane Biman, Miss Tse co aniie ne Ewing, Miss J. oe Farrimond, Mr. F. T. Feilden, Miss ee ey Ce od Ffoulkes, Mr. W. Wynne, M.A.. leet Mir ELM sks sind etres UGGS i bee 8 id ee ee Pletcher, Mr)-P. He i cilevies oc Fletcher, Mrs. P: H.;......... Fletcher, Miss EUMEG, \MEIESief se Cie Ldn aRieew ee Forrest, Mr. Benjamin Forrest, Mr. John eee ewe a eee wee Ce ear Ce ee Frost, Mr. Meadows, J.P...... Frost, Mrs. Meadows Frost, Mr. F. Aylmer Frost, Miss eee ewe ee er ae CC ay ee Frost, Lady ..... WTR a athayat dis te BLOGS, Nira. Se Mizass .hdts he eels. Frost, Mrs. Robert Frost, Miss eet Gamon, Mr; Ws ...5ce.00 chal Gardner, Mr: W.A. oi) oss can Geardmersy Mr, tA 3: oe as ce oe Gerrard, Mr. Jas... ..... Harrison, Mrs. Jno. .....0se0: 18, Nicholas street Harrison, Mr: W. ....sccses0e White friars Haswell, Miss .......eeeeevoes 84, Foregate street Henderson, Mr. J. E........+5. Lower Bridge street Henderson, Mrs. J. E. ......-- Henigan, Mr. R., C.E. ........ 63. St. Andrew's road, Southampton Heppel, Mr. W. ......-0-5> ...16, White friars Heppel, Miss ......eseesseees ” 1 Heppel, Miss M. E. .......5+, Af n Heppel, Mr. E. M.......++.+-- - is Heppel, Mr. Jno. ......-eeeee 99 ” Hickman, Mr. F. F. .....0.0.- 145, Northgate street Eackman;, Miss... 2, co cere xe veel 17. The Groves Higgins, Miss ......+05-. ....Manor House, Overleigh Hignett, Mrs. ...ccssecscesees Curzon Park Hillyard, Rey. Canon, M.A.....Oakfield, Tiverton Hineks; Mr. DRL. 22. Sees Northgate street Hincks, Mr. i: MW idoriscrdonec] 2, Watergate square Hobday, Mr. J.....-00-0+- 00d A lexandra Villa, Liverpool road Hobday, Mr. : Fe chen be ensiaehc ne “7 ny Hodges, Mr. W. ....-.++eeeeee Eastgate row Hodgkinson, Miss G. ...cecceee 24, Upper Northgate street Holmes, Whee ei Sa Gost ..«.. Nicholas street Holme, Rev. A. P., M. ie ec Tattenhall How, Mr. A. W.. .4, Nicholas street *Howson, V ery Rev. 5.8 Cart D.. The Deanery EPOWSODY MLISS: oe nists ee ne sa wee Fe 7 Howson, Miss Missecsenvesses yp "7 29 LIST OF MEMBERS—ContTINvUED. Hughes, Mr. T., F.S.A.., .. Grove terrace, The Groves Huzhes, Mr. Thos. C........... Hughes, Miss ...... miakeleted ote ests Upper Northgate street Humberston, Miss .........00- Newton Hall, Chester rim bles Migs icc tesalecsese ee 20, Watergate street row (North) Huxley, Mr. Jno., Junr........ 12, Cheyney lane Jackson, Miss H . : .4, Exton Park *Jebb, Mr. G. R., C. E. SS 60DC OE .. The Laurels, Shrewsbury SMI, TCV. Fa 5. cccc'ce *aee a’ Connah’s Quay : Jephcott, Dr. S. T. ............ 82, Foregate street Johnson, Mr. E....... seeeee..l, Alexandra terrace, Hoole road Johnson, Mr. Bryan............ 34, King street Johnson, Mr, W. H. .......... ” ” Johnson, Mr. W..... aetaaia s/s arate 29, George street Johnson, Mr. ©... 2.2.6. 520005 St. Paul’s School, Boughton Johnson, Mr. G. T....... .. ...St. Mary street, Whitchurch (Salop) Johnson, Mr. M............05. 12, White Friars Wohnsons Miss 6.255 sarc aes cine s 3, Hamilton terrace, Hoole road Jones, Mr. T. Williamson...... Watergate street Jones, Mr. John .............. Curzon Park OER | MISA Ey. ie aiclel sie sik ve's's 0,5 Jones, Mr. Watson R. ........ th Bold terrace Jones, Mr. Wallace .......... Cromwell Bank, Upton JONES, Miss... acces. ce cecnance 2, White friars Jones, Miss H. H. ............ or ie Jones, Mr. T. Broadhurst ...... The Cross Jones, Mrs. C. Broadhurst ....63, Watergate street Jones, Mr. Robt. W........... 6, Weaver street OME PITH biota rats wayeeialeyetsjers vistors 29, Nicholas street Uayezyy deed SNES 8 SR Sige ‘5 » ‘Jones, Miss .......... Erctontentate Jones, Mr. RHE ied fen ew sen ad 2, Bridge street Jones, Miss Maggie .......... 1, King’s buildings Menes, Mir. Gi, . Sane cies eres es 3, Bold terrace RSTIOSS AMET: wcities ie Setchetbne cnietey Christ Church School, Newtown Keartland, Miss ..... cited nia. 106, Brook street ellyy, Mrs Te acs e dnisieslens sles 4, Charles street Kenyon, Dr. ......cceeeeseee 76, Foregate street Kilner, Rev. J. M.........0005 3, Hough Green elmer, (Miss. scsjsicc:calebiareteyer ae 1A “e Kingsley, Mrs...........-+-04- Byfleet, Weybridge station Kingsley, MissS...........00eee = be Kingsley, Miss ay ts a. dheleit nvaieiote 7 » “ Kingsley, Mr. G. A. .......--- ” “ as Knowles, Mr. R..........2 000 21, Grosvenor street atox, Mir. Fas. 22. Sedge oe oe 34, Hough Green Ladmore, Mr. E. J. ........0. 33, Cuppin street Lamont, Mr. oe div o)els's ainlebtimabele 3, City Walls (West) Lamont, Mr. A., Junr, ........ a + Lamont, Miss T. ald sfetsvels 61a 97atatenene Bs =f Lamont, Miss He. oo iet Pa a Latham, Mr. J.S. ..... cee ‘Latham House, Liverpool road Lawrence, Dr. A. .....+.+,.+.. Lhe Asylum, Chester 30 LIST OF MEMBERS—ContTINUED. Leather, Mr. Simeon .........- Delamere Lodge, near Northwich Leather, Mrs. Simeon .......- Fe Pe - ss Lees, Mr. W., Junior .......- 1, Hamilton terrace Leigh, Mr. Tim. ..... ce cuee 2¥ tle Newgate street Tews) Mri. Hielec wrsiwcsce uss ug 37, Egerton street TAMIAN, LES ole stereos) ae neers « 114, Brook street Meine Mires: sic: cfeusiv 006 dhe wes Delamere Forest, Kelsall Little, Mr. John .......+...0-: Eastgate row Tittle: MiSs Ae = Okell, Miss ....+---005> Dene es At ce er ‘ : L ' ; ; 31 LIST OF MEMBERS—ContTINvED Okell, Miss E. A. ......... ...438, Queen street Okell, Mr. G. E ep alee wielela ce bee's ” ” Oldmeadow, Mr. G. E., Junr. ..110, Foregate street PING Et WUT oo rela ale wicanin steveieiete Newgate street Orton, Mr. R. O., J.P.'........ Tattenhall Osborne, Mr. C.........+-+--+--+2, Bold terrace CONVENE NEISE). cseinje7eig tise ba sels ....8, Queen street Ger, NUTS cas lapel wie «ap sree: see olen 2, Stanley Place MU SVOMIp METAS): alabclareis sfariislois fe one wlere ‘3 A Owen, Mis8 M..........0.00008 A is OE DUIBS) foo clo nens canes cca ol 30, Upper Northgate street _ Palin, Mr. Frank..............Parkgate PET N ET. OC. oioiers sie eysieees ateie't 93, Foregate street AWG LEA EO. lela ale- Tt foe oi aay a a Parry, Mrs Cs Des s\oine so i.0 ore 9» ” RAAT Es VV cnt siciaie = oisin's ona 'Siea 7, Black Friars Parry, Mr. Jas., Junr. ........ The Bars, Foregate street Here Ttes MEISE: cit tals: slain 0,0’ ciehcbo the caveta 1, Abbey court Beymer Miss iAS. fam sleisishe =a) ee » ; Pemberton, Mrs. Geo. ........ The Mount, Boughton Pemberton, Miss ............4. Ae i» BbillipRony Mire Ih oar. ake roses 12, Liverpool road PTR WEES ss syere wh eo tae t's where Sere 13, Deva terrace Platt, Mrs. Robert ............ Saltney Botte, Mir. -C. Wire cas (ates Haste Heron Bridge Patis, Capts tt. Vere jes avers Watergate House Preston, Mr. J. J. ............24, Crane street Per Ca NTS aces ane oles, «ainerare ae 56, Watergate street ESRC: LISS cs nicincaiaie sic setertle ns ¢ rameere a of Price, Rev. Bliss sh 80. e:ccok Overleigh Cottage Price, Mr. C. Godfrey ........ The Groves, Erbistock, Ruabon pices Mr. Bawls. och s!5% tien 9 v's Bryn-tirion, Chichester street Price; Miss M.. Je. «cs eaasred sant Pe a iy PATER LIS: ce o'e/o>yieseddes torpivtatevers 121, Boughton Prichard, Mr. Geo............. 10, St. John’s road, Queen's park Prrchard, NMiss.s. ...«s cscletei nec * 9 » A Pritchard, Mr. G., Junr........ Bold place Pritchard, Mrs. G.........000. $3 a eritehbard, Miss: .,......c.086e> ve 1, George street Puget, Miss Louisa Du........ Flookersbrook House VENUE AU ASs oasis oe eared aae ess 39, White Friars Raikes, Mr. H. C., M.P. ...... 8, Stanley place Ralph, Miss ..................Morecroft Villa, Rowton uamsden, Mr. W. . .tetaeee Cheshire Observer, Eastgate street PRY TCT, MASSE Ais) 2/8 ste oles orate ater Ash Grove, Wrexham road Reade, Mr. A. C., M.R.C.S. ..Upper Northgate street MERE VES, Mt. Decisis cause we alemtelas 8, Grosvenor Park road Reynolds, Mr.-By 9... .0.h ea Trinity street abodes; Mrs)... 5 2< a0 siete orate we York Villas, Liverpool road Richmond, Mr. W. M. ........ Eastgate street Richmond, Mr, G. B.......... Pyecroft House, Handbridge Beater INET. PASS 56/6/06 ajeje, ove eiolatehehd Green Bank, Liverpool road Roberts, Mr. Frank E. ........ Thornycroft, Queen’s Park Hoberts, Mrs. F. EB. ....wsevne Roberts, Mr. R. ....... Vevas ed HO ‘Fira, Newton, Chester 32 LIST OF MEMBERS—ConTINUED. Roberts, Miss ....+eeeerereees The Limes, Hough Green Roberts, Miss L. M. .....++-+ Deva Villas, Dee Banks Roberts, Mr. David, Junr. .... ” 9 ” Roberts, De..... sees ee verees 8, Abbey square Roberts, Mr. T. Q......-+++e+ 86, Watergate street Roberts, Mr. J. Sheriff .......- 5 ” Roberts, Miss Jane.....s+ee+-: ” ” Roberts, Miss Eleanor .....--+> ” ” Roberts, Mr. J. C. «2... serv eeee Forest House, Foregate street Roberts, Mr. J... .- eee rece Churton Villa, Tarvin road Roberts, Mr. R. M. ....+- se 49, Francis street Robinson, Mrs. ...--eeeeeeees Vicar’s Cross, Chester Rogers, Mr. Jno... .+-+++++ 008s 6, Stanley place Rogers, Mr. W. ..--+sseeeeees 74, Watergate I'lags i Ross, Mrs. ..secereenereeeers 1, Bath Cottage, Esplanade, Rock Ferry Royle, Mrs. Fe fe Se Seca Curzon Park Royle, Miss ......-eeeeeeeeees ” ” Royle, Mr. Prankers t cte a elceinve As “ j Royle, Mr, I’. R..P. ...0++s00s Hough Green House | Royle, Mrs. T. R. |e rion cq aetre C a; “e ‘i : Scott, Rev. S. Cooper....-+++++ St. John’s Rectory Scott, Mr. Ino.....eeee ceeeeres The Bank, Eastgate street . Scotland, Major ....+s+eeeeres The Elms, Pulford, Wrexham . Searancke, Mr. S. 8S. ...eee eee: Gorphwysfa, Prestatyn, Rhyl Sharp, Mr. F. W...- 1+. sees es Stone House, Katon road ~ ®Shepheard, Mr. T., F.R.M.S.... Bridge street row Shepheard, Miss .....++++ee0es iy ” Sherratt, Mr. D. ...- cess renee 39, Bridge street row Shone, Mr. ...eeeeeeeeeeeress 42, Watergate street Shone, Mrs. ..eseeeeseereees - 5 “ *Shone, Mr. W., F.G.S. «+--+ * + Shone, Mr. J. B. we. eee eee eres 44, Watergate street Shone, Mrs. J. B. .sserese eres mr a *Shrubsole, Mr. G. W., F.G.S...126, Northgate strect *Siddall, Mr. J. D. ...--eeeeee 156, Bridge street Siddall, Mrs. ..-eeeeeereeeere ‘a - Skipwith, Mr. A.... seers ee rere The Leadworks, Chester Sloane, Mr. W., Junior ......+- Guilden Sutton Smith, Rev. H., M.A. ...- +s: Tattenhall Smith, Mr. T. ..--- eee eee eens Mollington Smith, Mr. S. .... ee ee seer eee 16, Nicholas street Smith, Miss ....--ee eee reece Abbot’s Hayes, Liverpool road Smith, Miss Fanny...--+++++++ Kingston House, Liverpool road Smith, Mr. G.T. «1... -- seers Barrel Well, Boughton Smith, Mr. F. oo... sees ee ee reese Beechwood House, 10, Canal street Smith, Miss ...-ceceeecseceers ” ” ” ” Smith, Miss F. vis» uiwiscete (sye(e were ” ” ” ” Smith, Mr. A... sees cere ee eens Forest House, Foregate street Smythe, Miss ..-.---+eseeeees Crabwall Hall, Chester Snelson, Mr. JaS....-seeseeeees 36, Bridge street row ( West) Spencer, Mr. S..-seeeeeeeeee es Eastgate street Spooner, Miss ....- heegeleneiclaieas 14, White Friars Steel, Mr. G......- ee her dunia 2, Mount Pleasant, Saltney Stevenson, Mr. A. sseeseee eee 24s Queen street Steward, Mr. J.J. wrereeenes ., Grosvenor Chambers 35 LIST OF MEMBERS—ConvrinvueD. *Stolterfoth, Dr. H., M.A. ....Queen’s Park Stolterfoth, Miss ..........60.- Rs - Stolterfoth, Miss L............. “i a Stopford, Mrs. 1.44.2. 05. seeds . Richmond House, Boughton Stopford, Miss ............+.- ” ” ” Stopford, Miss L.............. ” ” ” SHV Oy Gant Lee (oan Same primate 1, Castle Esplanade Sutcliffe, Mr. Jas..............3, Crane street Sutcliffe, Mrs. Jas. .........005 of “ Swvancote, Mire ht . cise sire ess eae 8, Sealand road Sykesn Mirsac ewes sense sos. Croes Lowell, Rossett Dykes, Miss 2.2.5 ceed eelee a. 7% 3 9 PUM NEES sala ecole eis ttece a clare tae 31, Pepper street BRAM ONLIBGis inane ease os sete tears ae As Matte IWIGS J ane WEL... ite ft slvlesae-e A 9 Bilcivt WEISS, VE, JW, ci wee ok as eet a i. aT Tarver, Rey. Canon, M.A...... Stisted Rectory, Braintree, Essex PATIO C RUMI ee scx sacielae sacae 6s 21, St John street Taylor, Mr. J.. M.R.C.S. ......18, Newgate street enoxseMiccidla Eetetery seis tere = +o% Sea View Cottage, Colwyn Bay Taylor, Mr. H., Junr........... Curzon park UAV LOT, NEES 6 6-0, amiatie be mesg s » 9 ihomas, MresToEle iy... 8 se os © 11, White friars Mamas, WEISS: icicles we w oe tyrilace i 93 ‘Phomas, Miss Gili. asec cec es , rf Boma NED ee Wale viletere: mesa ts Ash Tree House, Flookers brook thomas, Mirseylvalals hatte te 8 i 35 A Whonias, Miss) < oasis) ls ics. iey e's The Limes, Hough Green Mhompson, Ming Je) 5 oe. ee ere Boughton Hall Thompson, Mrs. J...........+ rr 7 Thompson, Mr. W......% 2... 43, Frodsham street Thomson, Miss 7.) J... es). os 2, Abbot’s Hayes, Liverpool road Thwaites, Miss......... . ..@ Messrs. Brown, Holmes, & Co., Eastgate row Pbverbetsy, Were Gre) “0'e sis ine or ele. The Eastgate evishon; MISS.’ 5 cleat cays 1, King’s buildings monicler. Mir. Glo AAR Were e es. os 45, Nicholas street Titherington, Mrs. ............ Dee Hills, Boughton Titherington, Mr. R. H. ...... 3 A: Titherington, Miss ............ iP a Reidy NESS) 0 os's0's octamer e wa 31, Hough Green Moda, Miss) Bi. Accs... veces dae as . odds Miss Was. 16.55 siees pie bss * 5 Today Miss’ Me My 5). VN es of 5 Tomlin, Mrs, ................Thorpe Villas, Liverpool road Topham, Mr. C. .,............Darland Hall, Wrexham Topham, Myre: 25 Wilmer enc Curzon Park Towers, Rev. M. H. ....0. kh. Upton Park, Chester pharner; MTB... cus. «+ 6 hho voles taeier Curzon Park Vaughan-Lloyd, Miss ........ Queen’s Park Vaughan-Lloyd, Miss C........ - Pe Vaughan-Lloyd, Miss E...... tas ss meranicent, Mir. Woo cans scare Old Bank, The Eastgate Wakefield, Mr. James ........ 2, Chichester street Wakefield, Miss ............05 Fr e 34 LIST OF MEMBERS—ConrTINvED. Wakefield, Mr. T. *Walker, Mr. A. O., F.L.S...., Walker, Mrs; AsO. 22.0.0 005¢ Walkers? Mr. Fo cA. o5 .dicccuandte Waller Mins? 5. seni own oes Wiser, Miri Ri. ec ghee Wiallace,, Miss: 25 0. sae es Wallace, Miss Edith .......... Walle yy Miss: © 2 Sys setewt nw os es RUA ONLY: CAN dc agate asd vad; NLISS /. 7.3. a lane « ie WrardsMr.. Jas. (Conse cees one Warren, Capt, Avie cnrteeler Witerss rs Fi sane deeds Waterson, Miss E. Weaver, Mr. Wis M. bo wialeveud oeyaead 2, Chichester street . The Leadworks, Chester ” ” ” 12, Liverpool road Newton Bank, Chester Thornleigh, Curzon park 18, Eaton road Aston Hall Colliery, Hawarden . Abbot's Villas, Liverpool road 11, Hough Green 2, White friars Nicholas street ...24, Upper Northgate street _. Westminster buildings Weaver, Mr. J., Junr. oe ne ; .. Handbridge Nurseries “Webster, Mr. G. Watmough, POSS ure ndaceuceniens 24, Eaton road Webster, Mrs. G. Watmough . Wetherell, He Je Whaley, Mr. White, Miss a WME OAR "= krivtet over Uh Walbraliam; Mies tos 6... caret Wilbraham, Miss E. .......... Wilbraham, Miss F. .......:. Walking Nie ES 5 os, cates oss once Wilkins, Mrs. T. S. Wilkinson, TERS NG ain age Williams, Mr. W. Maysmor, J. P., Williams, Mrs. W. May smor Williams, Miss Williams, Miss S. Williams, Mr. M. Williams, Mr. J. E. . Withams; Mr: Foo. 52.3. 9aen Williams, Mr. Jas Wilson, Mr. T. S Wimperis, Miss Wimperis, Miss J. W instanley, Miss Ww right Rev, y. fae 5 Pct Wines Mares 8 pete an i ah WERE; MTSE aoe cn ce morcnnteie ae Wynne, MissS.H. .......... Wynne, Miss Annie .......... Wynne, Miss F Veadon, Mr. Thoss 2 .0c ssc ce ZAwilchenbart, Mr. R.,........ _.Fr odsham street bridge ‘Ash ‘Grove, Wrexham road 31, White friars ie ‘Abbey street 5, King’s buildings ” ” “ Queen’ s Park ” “21a: ietoria road Dingle Bank Stone Bridge House, Chester ” .. The Eastgate 35, Parkgate road 56, Frodsham street Forest House, Chester Moor House, Flookersbrook Rls Loess seRiver Side, Boughton 18, Queen street 6, ‘Lumley place, St. John street Litherland Vicarage, Liverpool ” ” Shipg ate House, Lower Bridge street . Abbey square . Richmond terrace, Boughton intond xt Wrexham Society of Hatural Science, ESTABLISHED 1872. OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY. PRESIDENT. T. T. GRIFFITH, Esq. VICE-PRESIDENTS. LIEUT.-COLONEL A. T. JONES, Y.C. EDWARD WILLIAMS, Esa., M.D. OFFICERS OF SECTIONS. Physical and Chemical Section : CHAIRMAN— MR. WM. HIGGINS .......: eee crseee rere 19, King Street. SECRETARY—MR. W. H. MUNNS....s0.--seeeereeeeerees Grove Park School. Biological and Geological Section : CHAIRMAN —DR. T. EYTON-JONES ........:000-..:0005 Grr0svENOr Lodge. SECRETARY—MR. N. R. GRIFFITH.......-.c00.--eeeeeeees Grove Road. ; HON. TREASURER. MR. DAVID JOHNSON, Grosvenor Road. HON. SECRETARIES: SCIENTIFIC.....-... MR. T. BENNION ACTON..........-- Grove Road. GENERAL seeree es MR. ALFRED C. BAUGH ....:....+5 Bersham. COMMITTEE. THE ABOVE OFFICERS, ¢-officio ; AND MR. W. LOW REY. T. KIRK MR. J, PRYCE-JONES MR. H. R. PRICE. ANNUAL REPORT, 1875-76. THE Society still continues to prosper, and there has been a large increase of Members, who now number 126. Eleven General Meetings have been held during the last Winter Session, at which Papers were read on the following subjects :— 1875. Oct. 22.—‘‘On Chemical Substitution” (illustrated by experiments), by CLEMENT Hicerns, Esq., F.C.8. Nov. 2.—‘‘ The origin and conditions under which the Boulder Clay of this district was formed,” by Mr. W. Suone, F.G.S., of Chester. »» 16.—‘‘On some of the causes which influence the present distribution of Plants,” by Mr. T. BENNION AcTON. Dec. 7.—‘‘On Frictional Electricity,” (illustrated by experiments), by Mr. Davin JOHNSON, F.G.S., F.C.S. 5, 14.—‘‘On some of the chemical characteristics and physical peculiarities of Mountain Limestone,” by Mr. G. W. SHRuBSOLE, F.G.S., 1876. of Chester. Jan. 25.—‘‘ A few facts concerning Suns and Systems,” (illustrated by dia- grams) by Mr. WM. HIGGINS. Feb. 19.—‘*On Coal Products,” (illustrated by experiments), by Mr. MILLs, of Chester. Mar. 14.—‘‘ Personal observations upon the Natural History, Climate, and Peculiarities of South Australia,” by Mr. E. ROWLAND. 21.—‘‘ The influence of Smoke on Vegetable and Animal Life in the imme- diate neighbourhood,” hy Mr. T. MIDDLETON. » 28—‘*On Electrical Measurements,” (illustrated by experiments), by Mr. Harrison, of Chester, April 11.—‘‘ On Magnetism & Voltaic Mleoinnatiy (illustrated by experiments), by Mr. Davip JOHNSON, F.G.S., 5. The General Evening Meetings were all numerously attended, and great interest has been evinced by the Members in the subjects treated of in the Papers, and in some instances inter- esting discussions have followed the reading of the Papers. The first Conversazioné of the Society was held in the Public Hall, at Wrexham, on the evening of the 15th February last. There was a large attendance of Members and their friends. The Committee have to thank many of the friends of the Society 37 for their kindness in lending collections of scientific interest for the Conversazioné ; and their thanks are especially due to those Members of the Chester Society who kindly attended and exhibited their microscopic and other instructive apparatus and objects. The Committee again feel it their duty to acknowledge the obligation they are under to those Members of the Chester Society who have read Papers to the Wrexham Society during the past session. Part of the funds of the Society have been expended in the purchase of physical apparatus, so as to enable the Papers on Physics to be adequately illustrated, and it is hoped to render the apparatus more complete. It has been resolved that Sectional Meetings, as well as the ordinary General Meetings, shall be held in the ensuing Winter Session; and the work of the Society will, for the future, be divided into two Sections, one called the Physical and Chemical. the other the Biological and Geological. The Committee trust that an increased number of Members will become workers, and take an active part in the practical work of the Sections. Treasurer's Statement of Receipts and Payments, for the year ended 28th September, 1875. d 1874 ne To Balance as per Statement, q Oct. 19.—Chester Society ... 2 2 3rd September, 1874 ’ 1 27.—J. Heywood og A LB » Cash received : 1875 . Feb. 23 —R. Potter.. 3.0 April 15.—Cass: rtelli SAY, « 28.—R. Evans & Co. 0 13 | Sept. 28, aes Accounts 11 5 » » —R. Potter pya! Balance in Bankers’ hands.. 15 110 ONRCO es | | £39 12 1 £3912 1 Audited and found correct, 28th September, 1875, G. BRADLEY JONES. LIST OF MEMBERS. Acton, Mr. T. Bennion.. Allmand, Mr. F... Aspinall, Mr. H. E. Baugh, Mr. A. C. Bradley, } Mr. G. Broughton, Mr. U. Brown, Rev. F. Burton, Dr. Bury, Mr. J. Oswell Chadwick, Mr. G. H. Chadwick, Mr. J. A. Clark, Mr. E. 8. .. Coleman, Mr. Conran, Mr. Crawford, Mr J. 5. Darby, Mr. J. IL. Davies, Ed., Esq., M. D. Davies, Mr. ” Howell Dutton, Mr. F. Edisbury, Mr. J. F. Edwards, Rev. D. Edwards, Alex. Wilson, “Esq. 5 Evans, Mr. Richard 3vans, Mr. R. W. J. Eyton-Jones, T., Esq., M.D. Foote, Mrs. Forrest, Mr. 8. Francis, Mr. John Gittins, Mr. J... Greville, Mr. C. H. Greville, Mr. Herbert Griffith, T. T., eg Griffiths, Mr. N. R. Groom, Mr. Bap Halden, Mr. W. A Hamshaw, Myr. ; Hartshorne, Mr. G. Higgins, Mr. Ne Hooley, Mr. A. Howell, Rev. D. Hughes, Mr. Robert —<—— .. Grove road ..Park Lodge .. Salisbury Park .. Bersham .. Grove road . Grosvenor road .. Rhosddu .. Chester street .. Derby Villa ..5, Erddig road .. Burton Brewery .,Cefn-y-bedd .. Regent street .. Grosvenor road .. Coed-y-glyn .. Brymbo . Grosvenor road .. Hope street ..Clayton Cottage, Rhosddu .. Grosvenor road .. Berse .High Grove Town Mill . Infirmary .. Grosvenor Lodge ..Plas Madoc, Ruabon .. Rhosddu .. Rhosddu .. Egerton House .. Laurel Grove - " Chester street .. Grove road ..20, King street ..37, Wrexham Fechan .. Queen street .. The Grange ..19, King street .. Grove Park School .. Vicarage 04, Derby road, High ‘Town EE 39 LIST OF MEMBERS-—ConTINUED. Hughes, Mr. C. W. Hughes, Charles, Esq. Hughes, Mr. J. Alington Humphrey, Mr. J. Humphreys, Mr. H. Hyde, Mr. John . Jackson, Mr. T. E. F.C.S. ae Jones, Lieut.-Col. Jones, Mr. E. M. Jones, Mr. Owen Jones, Mr. J. M... Jones, Mr. G. Bradley Jones, Rey. C. F.. Jones, Mr, A. T. .. Jones, Rev. Griffith Kelly, Mr. Kendrick, Mr. Ll Kennedy, Mr. W. Kidd, Mr. J. H. .. Kirk, Rev. T., M.A. Knight, Mr. J. L.. Kyrke, Mr. Henry Lewis, Mr. John . Lewis, Mr. Bernard Lloyd, Mr. Robert Lloyd, Rev. T. .. Lloyd, Mr. E. 1. Low, William, Esq. Low, Mr. Marsden Manley, Mr. R. . Manley, Mr. Thos. Middleton, Mr. T. Newstead, Mr. Frank Overton, W., Esq. Owen, Mr. Benjamin Page, Mr. F. Parkins, Mr. ‘Trevor Pierce, Mr. J. Hopley Pilling, Mr. G. Powell, Mr. J. Poyser, Mr. H. .. Price, Mr. Hamilton jae Pryce-Jones, J., Esq Ralph, Mr, Luke Rawlins, Mr. J. H. Rawlins, Mr. 1’. Reid, Mr, A. 2 “ie .. The Fennant .. Grosvenor road .. Hope street .. Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk .. Oak Lodge 5 ‘Rhosddu- re .. Grosvenor road Johnson, Mr. David, F.G.S., he .. Grosvenor road .. Abenbury _. Charles street ..Glyndwr, St. John’s .. Borras Head .. Advertiser Office .. Ruabon . Charles street Fairfield .. Lorn street, Rhosddu .. Wynn Hall, Ruabon .. Hope street ..Croes Newydd ..Grammar School .. Chester street .. Nant-y-ffrith .. Beechley Do ” .. Pen-y-bryn .. Llantynydd .. Grosvenor road .. Roseneath ” .. Chester street The Gardens, Wynnstay Munns, Mr. W. H., B. A., B. Se. ..1, Erddig road ..Bodlondeb ..7, Pen-y-bryn The Groves, Wrexham .. National Provincial Bank ..Glas Fryn, Gresford .. Temple place ..21, King street .. Grosvenor road .. Temple Row .. Bersham Hall .. Grove Park School .. The Workhouse ..Gwastad, Cefn-y-bedd .- .. Grove road .. Bodhyfryd 40 LIST OF MEMBERS.—Continvep. Rocke, Mr, a Roberts, Mr. Lawton Roberts, Mr. W. R. he Rowland, Mr. Edward . Sherratt, Mr. W.. Shirley, Mr. J. Bix : Shone, Mr. Isaac, F. G. S, Sisson, Mr. W. .. ; Smith, Mr. E. as Smith, Mr. J. W. M. Snape, Mr. W. Sparrow, Mr. J. Storr, Mr. F. Sturge, Mr. Taylor, Mr. T. B. 3 Taylor, Rev. A. L., M. e Thomas, Mr, George Thomas, Mr. William Thompson, Mr. John Thorne, Mr. C. Spencer. . Tilston, Mr. W. H. Turner, Mr. W. .. Vercoe, Mr. S. Walker, Mr. Thos. Walker, Peter, sq. Williams, Mr. R. J. - Williams, Ed., Esq., M.D. Williams, Mr. Ll, M.B. Williams, Mr. T. B. Williams, Mr. Robert Williams, Mr. W. H. Williams, Mr. Chas. Williams, Mr. John Williams, Mr. Ed. oe Wilson, Rey. Studholme Yorke, Philip, Esq., F.G.S GRIFFITH, PRINTER, CHESTER, .. Plastirion .. King street .. High ‘Town .. Holt street House .. Town Hill ..Elwy House .. Wynnstay ..Erddig Park .. Acton Cottage .. Ruabon ,. York terrace, High Town .- Bryn Offa _. Hope street .. King street .. Pentregelin . Regis Place .. High street .. Guildhall .. Lion House .. Gwersyllt Hill .. Waterworks Office ..Coed Deva, Broughton .. Bryndrau terrace ..Grammar School, Ruabon ..8, King street .. Ashfield .. Abbot street ..Grove park .. Gresford ..Henblas street .. Grove Park School .. Gasworks ..Coed-y-glyn .. Fairtield House .. Holt street House ” ————— _ FOR THE YEAR 1876-77, | ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WREXHAM SOCIETY, jt imal ‘ ¢ gi ° ee : _ CHESTER : peas GR. GRIFFITH,” STEAM PRINTING WORKS, GROSVENOR-STREET. | ; | MDGCCLXNVI. | THE SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Chester Society of Matural Science STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR 1876-77, WITH THE LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1877-78, ALSO, ANNUAL REPORT, STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS, & LIST OF MEMBERS, OF THE WREXHAM SOCIETY. ae ao eM ws” C $ PRINTED BY G. R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR-STREET, MDCCCLXXVII. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR 1877-78, ~~ — Sa a President: Pror. T. MCKENNY HUGHES, M.A., F.S.A., F.G.S., &c. Vice-Prestvents: HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G., THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER, THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER. A. 0. WALKER, Esq, F.LS., Ww. M. DOBIE, Esq., M.D -C. W. POTTS, Esa. @fficers of Sections: Ue) BOTANICAL. CHAIRMAN—MR. J; PRICE, M.A. .......0:cecssseecseeseecersee ee 56, Watergate Street. SEcRETARY—MR. J. B. MANNING... 20... cessee + coeseecseees ThE Castle. ZOOLOGICAL. CHarRMAN—Mr. A. O. WALKER, F.L.S... ..........0000008. Lhe Leadworks. SEcRETARY--Mr. T, SHEPHEARD, F.R M.S................ Bridge Street Row. GEOLOGICAL. CHAIRMAN—MR. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G:S. ...............126, Worthgate Street. SecRETARY—Mr. W. SHONE, F.GS........0:e0c2 cesses ee» 42, Watergate Street. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. CHAaIRMAN— Mr. G. WATMOUGH WEBSTER, F.C.S....24, Eaton Road. SrcRETARY—MR. J. H. HARRISON .......0..0:ceeseeseeeeeee 80, Watergate Street. Hon. Curator: Mr. AUBREY STRAHAN, B.A., F.G.8., 11, Bold Square. Won. Treasurer: Mr. JOHN MILLS, Eastgate Row. Won. Secretaries : SCIENTIFIC ...........-DR. H. STOLTERFOTH, M.A., Queen’s Park. GENERAL .......e0 MR. G. R. GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street. Bon, Librarian: Mr. J. GRIFFITHS, 14, Queen Street. Committee : THE ABOVE OFFICERS, ex-officio; AND Mr. E, J. BAILLIE Mr. W. HODGES Rey. J. L. BEDFORD Dr. JEPHCOTT Mr. P. H. FLETCHER Mr. J. D. SIDDALL Custodian : Mr. T. PRITCHARD, 10, Weaver Street. RMvES: 1-—TuHat the Title of this Society be “ The Chester Society of Natural Science,” and that its object be the promotion of the study of Natural Science, by Lectures, Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers, and other suitable means. 2.—That the Officers be a President, Six Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Two Secretaries, a Chairman and Secretary for each Section, and a Librarian. 3.—That the Committee consist of Twenty-four Members, of which the above- named Officers shall be Hx-officio Members, and the President or a Vice-President the Chairman; and that the practical management of the Society be vested in the Committee, subject to the following Rules :— 4,—That every candidate for Membership shall be proposed and seconded at a General Meeting, and, on paying the Subscription, shall become a Member ; the Name of the Candidate, with that of a Proposer and Seconder, to be sent (in writing) to the Committee, previous to a General Meeting. 5.—That the subscription be 5/- per annum, payable in advance, and due the Ist of May in each year. 6.—That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special service to the Society, may be elected Honorary Members or Corresponding Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Members not to exceed Twenty-five. 7,—That each Member shall be allowed to introduce one non-resident friend at any of the Evening Meetings. 8.—That any Member desirous to withdraw from the Society, shall give notice (in writing) to the General Secretary before the end of the year. 9,.—That a majority of two-thirds present at any General Meeting shall have the power of expelling any Member whose conduct they deem objectionable. 10,—That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business ; Five Members to form a Quorum. 11.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Field Meetings in the year. The place of meeting to be fixed by the Committee, and due notice to-be given by the General Secretary. In case of bad weather, the Members of the Committee present shall decide whether the Excursion shall be postponed or not, 12,—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Evening Meetings in the year, at which Papers shall be read and discussed. No Paper shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee. Objects of scientific interest may be exhibited at the Evening Meetings. 13.—That at the Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in the month of April, the Officers and Committee of the Society shall be elected by ballot ; the Report of the past year and the Treasurer's Financial Statement read and adopted ; and alterations made if needful in the Rules. Nominations for the Committee to be sent (in writing) to the General Secretary, Six Days beforehand ; and pro- posed alterations of Rules at least a Fortnight beforehand. Alterations in the Rules shall be sanctioned by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present ; and no alterations in the Rules shall otherwise be mace, ANNUAL REPORT. In presenting the Sixth Annual Report to the Members of the ** Chester Society of Natural Science,’ the Committee have great pleasure in stating that the past year has been one of uninter- rupted prosperity and work. ‘This testifies to the fact that science and scientific pursuits still keep a steady hold on the general interest. The number of Members now on the books is 610. Since the last Annual Meeting we have elected 2 Honorary Members and 98 Ordinary Members. We have lost by death and removal 64 Ordinary Members. At this time last year we had a total of 576 Members, which shews an increase of 34, which is satisfactory. During the past winter the Kingsley Memorial Committee have met frequently under the able direction of the President, Professor T. McKenny Hucues. The draft of a Trust Deed has been drawn up, stating the names of the Trustees aud the pur- poses to which the fund will be devoted. This Trust Deed will shortly be placed before the subscribers, and, if sanctioned by them, will immediately be put in execution. The consideration of this Trust Deed occupied much time, as the Committee felt the responsibility, and were anxious so to arrange, in regard both to _ the Prize and Medal, that as time went on there might be security that neither Prize or Medal should be diverted from the original object sought to be attained—viz., the encouragement of work and workers in Natural Science connected with this district. The extent of the district had to be carefully considered and its boundaries defined. These boundaries are now somewhat 6 enlarged, and, as now laid down, will be submitted to a Meeting shortly to be called. The die for the Medal will be finished this summer, and the Committee hope to have everything in order so as to offer the prize for competition next year. An Abstract of the Accounts of this Fund is printed at the end of this Report. The Library is in good order. A new bookcase has been purchased, and several donations of books received, amongst them one from Mrs. Kinesuey, ‘* The Memorials of her late Husband,” in 2 yols.; these volumes, which contain Mrs. Kinasiey’s dedica- tion to our Society, will always be kept as of especial value. With regard to the Museum, many gifts have been received, particularly some fine slabs from the Storton Quarries, presented by Mr. J. Mayer, F.S.A., &c., of Bebbington, and Lapy Frost. In addition to these, contributions have been received from the representatives of the late Miss Porrs, 68 specimens: from Mr. Ruppy, 31; andfrom Mr. Surupsore, 29. We have also to acknowledge gifts from the PresipEnT, Mr. Price, Mr. Croveu, Mr. A. O. Waker, Rev. M. Peter, Mr. Mitis, Mr. Wynne, and Mr. Cross. Of these, 172 fossil specimens have been named, and Mr. Srrawan has kindly arranged and named a case of 60 Minerals. A case of Norwegian Grouse has also been presented by the Rev. E. A. Prrcarrn Campsetyt. The cabinet lately pur- chased by the Society has been partly arranged and supplied with local specimens of Lepidoptera, by Mr. A. O. Waker and Mrs. Leatuer. This is a hopeful commencement towards a collection of the fauna of the district; and specimens of well- preserved insects caught in the neighbourhood, even when not named, will be thankfully received. A Microscopical Cabinet has been purchased for local speci- mens, to which our microscopical friends are invited to contribute. As a commencement, Dr. H. Srorrerrorn has given 66 slides, illustrating the Diatomacez of the district. A collection of Philosophical Instruments has been purchased from the old City Library. These instruments have been cleaned, and when some few of them have been repaired it is hoped they will prove of service to the Natural Philosophy Section. _—— 7 The Committee have in contemplation the entire rearrange- ment of the Museum, so as to render it, as far as possible more useful as a place of study. At present, the cases are so placed that it is impossible to get at them with any degree of comfort. This has been owing to the fact that the large room has at different times been used for lectures: this, in future, will be discontinued. During the past year a fresh element has been introduced in the way of teaching. This did not owe its origin to the Society, but I think we may say its success was, in a measure, assured by the support it met with from our members. We allude to the course of Geological Lectures given by Mr. Soxzas, under the Cambridge University Extension Scheme. Here we had sound consecutive teaching, such as would help to train up young Geologists and so strengthen our Society. It is greatly to be . hoped that we may again have the privilege of hearing Mr. Sorzas or some other equally gifted teacher of science, during the ensuing winter. This systematic teaching, by really competent persons chosen by the University, has superseded, and it is hoped will supersede the Elementary Free Lectures given by our Society; for, although the University Lectures are paid for by those who attend, they are at so moderate a rate, and of so valuable a quality, that they well merit continued support. It will be seen, from the Treasurer’s Statement of Accounts, that although the income of the Society has been larger than in any previous year, the expenditure has been so much in excess of the receipts as to absorb nearly the whole of the balance with which the year was commenced; this is, however, chiefly ex- plained by the purchase of the bookcase and the cabinet for birds and insects before-mentioned, both of which were felt to be absolutely necessary, and which account for nearly the whole amount put down for furniture and fittings. The expenditure under the head of printing, Kc., also shews a large increase ; but in this amount is included the cost of the catalogue of the Society's Library, referred to in last year’s Report, but which is included in this year’s accounts ; this, how- 8 ever, it is expected will be repaid, to a large extent, by the sale of the catalogues. Another reason for increase under this head is the larger number of Members, which of course necessitates the printing of a larger number of notices of the Society’s Meetings, &c. The same reason will also explain the increase under the head of postages. The more immediate work of the Society, for the sake of convenience, may be placed under four heads :— 1. Excursions during the summer months ; 2. Evenrnc WALKS; 8. GenERAL LECTURES ; 4. SecrionaL MEETINGS. There have been Eight Field Excursions, when the following places were visited :— May LGth oe iets tere tastes ... Farndon and Holt June 2nd ........ oove sees Hawarden SPIRE ith, s relevgies Vale sate Hawkestone Dralysl Othe snmsilasect ts ees Burton Point Sec et “Sane ee ve ang s Dale August 25th ............Storton Woods and Quarries September 4th......... ... Tan-yr-ogo (Cave and Encampment) near Abergele 9 20th ......+.+. Wrexham (Art Treasures Exhibition) The excursions have been well attended, and are, with many of the Members, the most popular part of the Society’s proceed- ings. ‘The thanks of the Society are due to those noblemen and gentlemen who have opened their grounds to the Members on many of their excursions. ‘The numbers attending the excursions have seldom been less than a hundred, and the weather, with few exceptions, has been favourable. Besides these Field Excursions, which occupy the best part of a day, the Committee organized a series of Thursday Evening Walks in the immediate neighbour- hood of the city. These were fairly attended, and it is hoped that the younger Members will, in the coming year, not neglect this opportunity of increasing their knowledge of the local flora and fauna. A Conversazioné was held on October 3rd, 1876, at the Town Hall. On this occasion we were fortunate in having our 9 President with us, who gaye a short address on ‘* The Objects of Natural Science Societies.” One of the chief attractions of the evening was an exhibition of deep-sea soundings from the “Challenger” Expedition. The material had been obtained by Mr. Survupsory and Mr. O, A. Reape, to whom the Society tender their best thanks. Owing to the exertions of many of the Members, all the rooms were well filled with objects of interest, while several scientific experiments afforded instruction and amusement. The rooms were crowded, and if the number who attend these Convyersazionés is any criterion of the appreciation in which they are held, the Committee have every reason to be satisfied. The Committee again have to thank the Mayor (W. Joxnnson, Ese.,) for placing the Town Hall at their disposal. Another Conversazioné was held at the Public Hall, Wrex- ham, on Feb. 20, 1877. This was attended by many of our Members, and they have to thank the Wrexham Society for the kindness and courtesy with which they are invariably received. The evening was a great success. Eight General Meetings have been held during the winter of 1876-77, when the following Lectures were delivered : 1876. Oct. 26th—‘‘ A Fortnight in Trinidad,” by the Rev. H. H. Hicers, M.A., (President of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club.) Nov. 30th—‘‘ On Carnivorous Plants and Flower Fertilizing Animals,” by the Rey. W. H. Datiincer, F.R.M.S. Dec. 19th—‘‘Some thoughts on the Sun, Moon, and Stars,” by the REv. W. WatsHam Hows, M.A. Jan. 3rd—‘ A Criticism of the Evidence from which the Existence of Man in Glacial and Pre-glacial times has been inferred,” by the President, Professor T. McKrenny Hucues, M.A., &c., &c. Jan. 25th—‘* Old Sea Shells and Corals,” by D. C. Davies, Esq., F.G.5., (Author of the Geology of the Nortlt Wales Border.) Feb. 22nd—‘‘ An Introduction to the Study of Fungi,” by Rev. J. E. Vizr, M.A. Mar. 29th—‘‘ Pickings up on the Shore of Llandudno,” by H. THomas, Esq., M.D. April 26th—Annual Meeting for the transaction of business; after which was shown, by Mr. Mitts, some views of the recent Arctic Exploration. The attendance at these Lectures has been better than during any former year. 10 The four Sections into which the Society is divided, have each, in rotation, taken a Thursday evening, and at their Meetings the following Papers have been read and discussed :— BOTANICAL SECTION. Nov. 9th—Opening Address by the Chairman, Mr. J. Price, M.A. Dec. 1ith—‘‘ A Peep at the Pyrenees,” by Mr. P. H. FLercueEr. Feb. 8th—‘‘ How to examine Flowering Plants, so as to determine their Names and the Orders to which they belong,” by Mr. G. Cross. March 5th—‘‘ Notes on the Fauna and Flora of the Island of Ascension,” con- tributed by Mz. O. A. READE (Corresponding Member.) April 19th—‘‘ Notes on the City Flora,” by Mr. E. J. BAILuitie. ZOOLOGICAL SECTION. Nov. 16th—‘‘ On a few of the Microscopic Siliceous Structures found in the Challenger Soundings and Dredgings,” by Dr. H. STOLTERFOTH. Jan. 11th—‘‘ Notes on Collecting and Preserving Lepidoptera,” by Mr. A. O. WALKER. Feb. 15th--‘‘ The Foraminifera and other Microzoa of Limestone Rocks,” by Mr. J. D. SIMDALL. e Mar. 22nd—‘‘ Jottings on Localities of Microscopic Collections made during the Society’s Excursions,” by Mr. T. SHEPHEARD, F.R.M.S. GEOLOGICAL SECTION. Noy, 23rd—‘‘ Salt: its origin and occurrence in the past and present,’ by Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S. Jan. 18th—‘“‘ Notes on some of the physical features of the Land’s End and Scilly Islands,” by Mr. J. MILLs. March 1st—‘‘ Notes on a Ramble in Eastern Switzerland, comprizing St. Gothard, Engadine, and the Stelvio,” by Rev. A. S. GRENFELL. April 5th--‘‘ How to Observe; being experiences in Field Geology,” by Mr. W. SHONE, F.G.S. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY SECTION. Nov. 2nd—‘‘ Color” (illustrated experimentally), by Mr. D. JOHNSON, F.G.S. Dec. 7th—‘‘On Thermometers, and their principles of construction,” by Mr. G. WaTMoUGH WEBSTER, F.C.S. Feb. 1st—‘‘ On the Physical Constitution of the Sun, as determined by recent scientific investigations,” by Mr. J. MARPLES. March 8th—‘t The Rain-drop, and some of its uses,” by Mr. W. M. Compr. April 12th—‘‘On some of the Mechanical Properties of Air,” by the Rey. W. T. Giuzs, M.A., F.R.G.S. Most of the Papers read before the Sections have been copiously illustrated, and the attendance good. The most remarkable Paper read before the Society this winter was one by Mr. Srppaxx on “ The Foraminifera and other Microzoa of the Limestone Rocks.”” In this Paper Mr. SrppaLi announced a real discovery; for, after most patient and laborious work in cutting and polishing specimens of limestone rocks, he was 11 able to show to the Members undoubted specimens of Radiolarians, and this discovery has since been abundantly confirmed by com- petent authorities. The Papers read by Mr. A. O. Waker and Mr. SHEPHEARD have added to the previous knowledge of the local fauna; and Mr. Barurte’s Paper on the City Flora shows that this depart- ment is by no means neglected, and that we are likely soon to have a complete list of the plants found within the City boundary. The Committee now feel that they are in a position to publish a second number of their Proceedings. The idea at present is, not to publish the Papers read before the Society, but only such parts of them as deal with observed facts. At the present day there are abundance of Elementary Works published on all the subjects which occupy the attention of the Society, and of course much of already printed matter must necessarily be reproduced in our Papers, even to the exclusion of lists of names These lists of names, however, mark real work done by the Members, and will always be of value, shewing at once the richness or poverty of the district worked by the Society. We cannot promise that the coming number of the Proceedings will be entertaining reading, still its local value will, it is hoped, compensate for this deficiency. During the past year there have been some changes in our Officers and Committee. The Rev. J. L. Brprorp retired from the office of Chairman of the Natural Philosophy Section ; and at the first meeting of the Section Mr. G. WarmoucH WEBSTER, F.C.S., was elected to the vacant office. In the Committee we lose the services of the Rzv. E. L. Y. Dreacuz, who has left Chester, haying been appointed to the living of Northenden. We have to deplore the loss, by death, of Mr. G. Cross. Mr. Cross was an able botanist, and a staunch supporter of the Society. He will be greatly missed, not only as a sound and accurate teacher, but by all those who knew his personal and unpretending character, and who will feel they have lost a good and true friend. Your Committee have met seventeen times during the past year for the despatch of business, and they trust what they have done has met with the approval of the Members. 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STUDY OF Published BOTANY. tre: Publishers. Elements of Botany, Balfour, 427 illustrations ............ 3 6 Black Elementary Lessons in Botany, Balfour ................00005 5 0 Longman Outlines of Botany, Balfour, 600 illustrations ............ 5 0 Black Manual of N zs 820 Shan ike acetee cd U2: Ginny Class Book of ,, a 1800 See Mat heehee pO Rudiments of Botany, Professor Henfrey, illustrated... 3 6 Van Voorst Manual of Botanic Terms, M. C. Cooke, 293 figures...... 2 6 Hardwicke Elementary Course of Botany, Prof. Henfrey (excellent) 10 6 Van Voorst Benool Botany, Lindley... ....ccvscecess secs conevs cevieaeanacedyets 6 0 Bradbury Elements of Botany, Lindley .................:cccesesseeee eee ees 12 0 7 Manual of British Botany, C. C. Babington ............... 10 6 Van Voorst Botany for Beginners, M. T. Masters (recommended) ... Manual of British and Foreign Plants, L. H. Grindon... 3 British and Garden Botany civeee, 1 Handbook of the British Flora, G. Benthern Wecwersaeensene 12 Lessonson Elementary Botany, many woodcuts, D. Oliver 4 Popular Economic Botany, T, C. Archer ......e:..ccccseeeee 7 Wild Flowers, J. Thompson .s..ccscsssssecsecsersssesecssteosee 2 Flowers of the Field, Rev. C. A. Toa Peeternecoccsccen Weeds and Wild Flowers, Lady Wilkinson............. ceo 0) Wild Flowers, 2 vols., 192 coloured plates, A. Prait...... 16 British Wild Flowers, T. Moore, 24 coloured plates...... 16 Alpine Flowers fer English Gardens, W. Robinson, MONWOOC CUT Sie snct ats sect beware tavacasnss ast sanireoveecateeateenss 12 Key to the Natural Orders of British Flowers, Sowerby 7 Student’s Flora of the British Islands, Hooper ............ 10 Amateur’s Flower Garden, Shirley Hibberd, col. plates 5 Clavis Agaricinorum, N. Smith, 6 plates ............seeeeeees 2 Algz, Diatoms, Desmids, &c., W. W. Spicer, 114 Heaven 2 British Diatomacez, Rev. W. Smith, 2 vols., plates ... 51 - Seaweed Collector’s Guide, J. Cocks..........c0.ceseceereee see 2 British Seaweeds, S. O. Gray, 16 coloured plates ......... 10 British Marine Algz, Professor Harvey, coloured pre 31 British Fungi, M. C. Cooke, coloured plates ............... 6 iz 5, International Scientific Series............... 5 Microscopic Fungi, M. C. Cooke, coloured plates ... ..... 6 Fungi, their Nature, Influence, and Uses, M. C. Cooke 5 Popular History of British Lichens, Lindsay ............... 5 i ; Mosses, R. M. Stark, col. plates 5 British Mosses, M. J. Berkeley, 24 coloured plates ...... 21 A Synopsis of the British Mosses, by Chas. P. Hobkirk 6 PBTIGIGM WAYS: 1. WEOOTO” ete RW baceesccssrsccessecsenwcesicciaccss 1 5 »» Mrs. Lancaster, coloured plates ........... 4 The Fern Garden, 8. Hibberd, 8 col. plates, 40 woodeuts 3 British Ferns, G. W. Johnson, illustrated.................. 3 or Hs M. Plues, 100 woodeuts ....06.....cceeereeee 10 ‘S of E. Newman, illustrated ..... sevens wa eenetes 18 6 Bradbury & Evans 6 Pamplin 0 Routledge 0. Reeve 6 Macmillan 6 Reeve 0 Routledge OS. P. C.K. 6 Van Voorst 0S. P.O. KK 0 Reeve 0 Murray 6 Van Voorst 6 Macmillan 0 Groombridge 6 L. Reeve & Co. 6 Hardwicke 0 ” 6 Van Voorst 6 Reeve 6 Van Voorst 0 Hardwicke 0 King 0 Hardwicke 0 HLS. King & Co. 0 Routledge 0 ” 0 Reeve 0 ” 0 Routledge 0 Hardwicke 6 Groombridge 6 Cot. Gardener 6 Reeve 0 Van Voorst 16 Published BOTAN Y—ContINnvep. 54 Publishers. British Ferns and Foreign, T. Smith, 250 figures ......... 6 0 Hardwicke Fern Manual (very useful) illustrated ............eeseeeeeeee 5 0 Jour. of Horticul- Synopsis Filicum, Hooker, coloured plates ............:+006+ 28 0 Hardwicke [ture Grasses, Sedges, and Ferns, A. Pratt............-:s0cceeceeees 10 6 8. Pace British Grasses, M. Plues, 100 woodeuts .... .............+5 10 6 Reeve Grasses of Great Britain, C. Johnson, coloured plates... 26 0 Hardwicke British Timber Trees, J. Blinkarm..................000...es0000 1 6 Routledge Forest Trees, 2 vols., Rev. C. A. Johns «..............0ee eee 1 G:Se22 Ce British Forest Trees, P. T. Selby, 200 illustrations ..... 18 0 Van Voorst ZOOLOGY. Zoology for the use of Students, Nicholson ............... 12. 6 Blackwood Animal Creation, Rymer Jones, 500 illustrations ......... 7 6 Warne British Molluses, Land & Freshwater, R. Tate, col-plates 6 Popular History of British sede Landsborough, coloured plates...... -.. 5 Manual of the Molluscs, Raney aid Fossil Shell, E Pp. Woodward (excellent)... ee PoP ue ides eee British Hydroid Zoophytes, T. Pendens ao oon ee. ee Book of the Aquarium, Freshwater & Mine S. Hibberd 3 Sea Anemones, Tugwell, coloured illustrations ... . ... 7 Aquarium, Gosse .. : DY RS iy ee World of Insects, F. M. Potigiee veones Lae ee ae oe ee) Elements of Entomology, W. Dallas................... 2... 8 Westwood on Insects, 2 vols: ....ic:.csecenessercceconcn, scoencs 18 Accentuated List of British Lepidoptera..................... 5 British Butterflies, coloured plates ........:660...ccceeeeee ee i Manual of British Butterflies and Moths, 2 vols., H. T. RS RRM CON aint Gases: saben cen Mee veacaamiee «sa 10 British Butterflies and Moths, 100 species figured, 1 vol., EDs SUASTIGOML wean corse serach aanige ners naan Wee ania, alee 10 Harvesting Ants and Tiap-door Spiders, J. T. Moggridge 10 Earthworm and Housefly, James Samuelson ..............- 3 Honey-bee, James Samuelson ..........-seeeeeceeseeeerssseneees 6 British Bees, W. E. Shuckard, 100 figures ................. 10 ,, Beetles, E. C. Rye, 109 species figured .........,.. 10 oo Spiders, HB. Staveley cocceeniesnstnassccacns svennspet 10 3, Insects, 35° ac q - SB RR GR RARE SRS CS ccna 5 cai . 14 Reptiles, Fish and Insects, Rev. J. E. Wood, 100 illus... 18 British Reptiles, M. C. Cooke, coloured plates ............ 6 oe - Thomas Bell, 50 illustrations ............ 12 ;, Starfishes, E. Forbes, 120 par! Gee Ves See ey 15 » Fishes, W. Yarrell, 2 vols., 500 ,, -..c0--0. .seer 63 Cassell’s Book of Birds, serial, 4 vols. .........00:cseceeeeeees 30 British Birds, Eggs and Nests, Atkimson .........:66 ccsee eee 1 Bird's Nests, Rev. C. A. Johns, 22 col. plates of eggs... 4 ge yirjets) Wel it 3 | Oe i Maia See toes Sa peercer 12 Birds, Rev. J. C. Wood, 500 illustrations.. 18 Birds of the Sea Shore, 12 coloured tinea. Sete eee 1 Our Native Songsters, Anne Pratt, 73 coloured plates... 8 Natural History of Caged Birds, Bechstein, 6 Sineret plates, 70 engravings PPreererreeerrerrre rrr terri r siete rere 0 Hardwicke 0 Routledge 6 Weale 0 Van Voorst 6 Groombridae 6 Van Voorst 6 Van Voorst 99 6 Longman 0 Van Voorst 8 S. P. C.K. 6 Van Voorst 6 Reeve 6 L. Reeve 6 Van Voorst 0 9 6 Reeve Oe cad 6 3° 0 0 Routledge 0 Hardwicke 0 Van Voorst 0 0 ” 0 Cassell 0 Routledge 6.5..P. Coe 0 ” 0 Routledge S So Phe 0 ” ”” 6 Groombridge 17 Published ZOOLOGY—ConTINUED. oe Publishers. 3. be The Canary, Varieties and Management, 12 col. plates . 3 6 Groombridge Homes without Hands, Rev. J. C. Wood, many illus... nie 0 Routledge Wild Animals, 24 coloured plates ....::ssseesesesseeeerees anes 68S. P. C.K. Mammalia, Rev. J, C. Wood, 600 illustrations ....... ee MISCELLANEOUS. Introduction to Conchology, G. Johnston .....1.:seeeereree 21 Introductory Text Book of Geology, DePacem. sssentns 2 Advanced ch wk 4 bgt hgh aNd aeueunnedees 7 School Manual of Geolbg gy, Jukes, laa Whusteations:< 4 Elements of Geology. Sir C. Lyell.......cesesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Elementary Geology, J. Clifton Ward, F. G.S. eee Half-hours with the Microscope, E. pees "950 coloured figures ...-.-.-:seseeeee ceeceeeenenteresecceeean entree The Microscope, Hon. Mrs. Ward, col. plates & woodcuts 3 Objects for the Microscope, Lane Ola <.fieceececercesnsee 3 Evenings at the Microscope, P. H. GOKSE Al a ceen cs ecednes eee 6 Text Book of the Microscope, J. W. Griffith .............. 7 The Microscope and its Revelations, W. B. Carpenter... 15 Use of the Microscope, Quekett........-..:ssesseeee seeeeeee ees 21 Micrographic Dictionary, Griffith & Henfrey, 41 plates, BOO WOOdCUtS ...-.-..ccveneceecneceeseeceeseenencoeseeseeseeees 45 Old Bones, W. S. Symonds, illustrated... 2 Malay Archipelago, Wallace, illustrated, 2 vols. ......... 24 Country Walks of a Naturalist with his Children, 8 coloured plates........---:ceseeecceseesreceeseaeeenttteeres 3 Cassell’s Popular Natural History, illus., 4 vols. in2 ... 30 Journal of a Naturalist, 1838 (admirable) .......00eeeeees 6 Rambles of a Naturalist, C. Collingwood, illustrated ... 16 Common Things of the Seaside, Anne Pratt .........+..... 4 Natural History of Selbourne, Rev. Gilbert White ...... 5 Glaucus or Wonders of the bark ee Ena: coloured illustrations......-.-..- ; 7 Common Objects of the Sea shore, Rreee Ta c ‘Wood, coloured plates... seuss 3 Illustrated Natural History, Rev. a S. Wood, reer =f 1500 ilustrations.......ceceescessseeeeecceeseeeeeteeeccteneesens 54 Popular Natural History, Rev. J. 8. Wood, 700 illus.... 12 Manual of Physiology, W. B. Carpenter ........:10+--+s1000 12 The Observing Eye (excellent for Children)... ccebeseass ees Cyclopedia of Natural History. 4 vols., C. aaa 2000 illustrations......cce..ccseeeeseeceeee coneseneene renee ees 50 Elementary Chemistry, Roscoe -.......:seeceeeeeseee creseees 5 4 Elementary Lessons on Astronomy, Norman Lockyer ... 5 Life, its Nature, Varieties & Phenomena, L.H.Grindon 6 Origin of Species, C. Darwin ..--...-:..s::-cssseeteereceees Perea! Voyage of a Naturalist, Charles Darwin.. he ccs ees Natural History of the Bible, H. B. Tinta Sanaeeee _ Glossary of Scientific Terms, A. anid 0 5 6 Churchill 0 Jarrold 0 Bradbury 6 Macmillan 0 ” 6 Pitman 0 Murray 6 ” 68S. P.C. K. 6 Walton 0 Macmillan [ton 6 Hodder & Stough- B 18 Published MISCELLANEOUS—ContInvep. Pr ee Publishers. 8. Infusoria, including Desmidiacez and (cvloured ... 50 0 Diatomacez, British and Foreign, A. Whittaker Pritchard, 40 plates, 2000 engravings ( plain ... ..... 36 0 Marvels of Pond Life, H. J. Slack.............cc0eceeseeeeeeee 3 6 Groombridge Sea-side Walks of a Naturalist with his Children......... 3.6 The Ocean World, Figuier, Edited by Dr. Percival WTIPit, vec ccrennsevsetaspyenmucats eatt esters cee receteccscooteasas 7 6 Cassell Depths of the Sea, Professor Wyville Thompson ......... 31 6 Macmillan - Domestic Floriculture. Window Gardening, &c., Bur- POLIS raccas cho dhe ogecadadekacwaeonctehaaunenacgeras ricer tesccnase 7 6 Blackwood Chapters on Trees, Mary and Elizabeth Kirby ............ 5 Amateur’s Rose Book, Shirley Hibberd .............. s+. 6 Amateur’s Greenhouse op RDS? Geen rates re 6 The Forms of Water in Clouds and Rivers, Ice and Glaciers, J. Tyndall, B.R.S. ...:-.scecsoseesereseessseeeee Holidays on High Lands, Rambles in Search of Alpine Plants, Rev. H. Macmillan ..........0sesccssee coeeesceree 6 Manchester Science Lectures, 3 VOIS. ..-...cce.1. seeereeeeeeeee 2 Introduction to the Study of Biology, H. nahin INTCROIROM prays otescagnsstebavenanaty (echeereseedt cuss ence: 5 Manual of Paleontology, H. Alleyne Nicholson, F.C.S.. 15 Sowerby’s Popular British Conchology vee 5 Thomés Text Book of Structural aie ‘Physiological Botany, 600 woodcuts .ee..secsceceeesaveeeeeererserenensees 6 The Ancient Life History of the Earth, 1877 ing book, full of engravings.) Introductory Text Book of Zoology, for the use of (a charm- Junior Classes, 127 engravings...............seeeee see teeees 3 Outlines of Natural History, for Beginners, engr: wie H. Alleyne Nicholson 2.0... - cecsecsecssscreverseesereswane 1 0 Cassell, Petter, and Galpin 0 Groombridge 0 bed 0 ALS. King & Co. 0 Macmillan & Co, 6 each 0 W. Blackwood 0 ” 0 Routledge 0 Longman 0 6 Blackwood N.B.—A discount of Twopence in the Shilllng is taken off, for cash, on most of the above works, and some may be obtained at considerably reduced prices. APPARATUS USEFUL FOR THE STUDY OF NATURAL HISTORY. Simgle Magnifying Lens in Horn oo ceecescessecserscctereeesee cas saeeeeserens Ber eel Meee ewessatrattantscavescaeet. cossauessieretcs. Two Wagiltelnb PONHOR cA. saatestiencercennesckereasevelccyean Three ditto... reasensaetns Three ditto, with, @adiseai, ‘asefal i in | otany, ae eases fees Two Lenses on Tripod, for examining trees, Kc, .0....cceeeeeeee Simple Lens for ditto .......ccseesereeeeee oe Stanhope Lenses ....0ceee sere Coddington... Flower Miprescoped, two enies shipitelt in hae aashed for a PLANS OYUN A ONie teh cet tanvesecsadcart’ coteancucscsesh tanta ceuccnastyee cesmns Large size ditto, mounted on revolving pin, for insects, &c ae teeeeeee s, 70: 5, a. i 1 0 to 5d 0 o 0s; lee, oo Oo ee 4 6:5 eee ceases 6. 6 os So 6 sonedee 5. .6 Ss 16 2 655° LOG Lr i A geet 22. (5) 4 piavltes 8 Botanic Microscope, with dissecting knife and point in mahogany case Dissecting or Botanic Microscope, with four powers ........... pen i — ir) oso ot o 19 HONORARY MEMBERS. SNR AAA Anew Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society’s Meetings. PRPS PIPPI SS ARCHER, FRANK, ESQ. ...........ceseceeeereeeves Oriel Chambers, Liverpool BenTHAM, Geo., Esq., F.RS., F.LLS. .........25, Wilton place, London, S.W. Brapy, H. Bowman, Esq., F.R.S., F,L.S., F.G.8... Mosley st., Newcastle-on-Tyne BUCKLAND, FRANK, EsQ..........4, Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, S.W. CARPENTER, W. B., Esq., M.D., F.R.S. ...... University of London, Burlington Gardens, London, W. Cotton, REV. W. C., M.A. .........cee eevee ee Podsham DAVIES, D. C., H8Q., F.G.S. cccceeeeeesseeenvens Oswestry *Dawkins, W. Boyn, Esq., M.A., F.B.S., F.G.S.Wormanrd., Rusholme, Manchester *HGERTON §1R P. DE M. Grey, Bart., M.P., PRT Eaeg hl Greene geek cet eno. cen cee stten se Oulton Park, Tarporley *HIGGINS, REV. H. H., M.A... ecsseeeseeeee Rainhill, Liverpool Hooxsr, Dr. J. D., FBS. wees eee eee Royal Gardens, Kew, London, W. *Hucuus, Pror. T. McKenny, M.A., F.S.A., F.G.S...Zrinity College, Cumbridge Huxtry, Pror. T. 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GREENING, MR. N, vsssessssssveerssenessensesvvees WaMington LEATHER, MR. F.S. sssscescssrses seseresseeeee Delamere Lodge, near Northwich *READE, MR. OSWALD A....... eee eee MEATS Ts Bes saat Royal Naval Hospital, Bermuda *ROWSTON, MR. RR. ..eesesesessccesscseeeesssreerne Kingsley, Alton, Hants Ruppy, Mr. THOS. ...... sevseceooese sssssenseseeee dle, Corwen NOTICE. + te The Annual Subscriptions are due on the 1st or May mn EACH YEAR. Members who have not paid for the present year are respectfully requested to forward the amount (Five Shillings ) to the Hon. Treasurer, Mn. Joun Miuixs, Chemist, Eastgate Row. LIST OF MEMBERS. RRA AAS Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Meetings. AAA eee PN oye Bei eae OB CS Gain Oe Dire 78, Northgate street Acheson, Rev. J. H., B.A. ..Rock Mount, Liverpool road INT Gack: Mitseo «atc,<)ealere slate stare 21, The Groves Alcock, URS ccs. teie/e/s e/s/e\¥ efniel> 9 5 Allen, Mr. Bulkeley ........ West Lynn, Altrincham Allen, Mrs. Bulkeley........ rr) ” Allenby, Mrs. W. .........- Boughton Grange Allingham, Mr. J. H.,M.R.C.S., iD Siem iemte ts atere(e ...+-126, Rusholme rd., Oxford rd., Manchester PASSCLEY. sgh tet tting Es teres ct single Dorchester House, Boughton AStley,, MIS s/s ccs ule seis e ci a a5 Be Ayling, Mr. J.-W. 2... +005 78, Northgate street Ayrton, Mrs. voces ne eweee Abbot’s rock, Liverpool road eAsyrton;, Mas Wie. ssreisise eens 5 ‘i i Ayrton, Miss ....+..5se00e. % An - *Baillie, Mr. BE. J. 1... ce eeee 7, Crane street Balllies Mrs. chose nn cxsevleiels s nt Baillie, Mr. A. K. .......... Waverton Baillves Mars Hives cans ce cles 3 Baker, Mr. R. Barrington....4, Brunswick villas, Shooter’s Hill, Kent Bakker, Mrsii.% «syste ne nei yiere 17, Hamilton street, Bishopfields Baker, Rev. Edgar J., B.A. .. Abbey street 3 Bankers MOSS wc cleiiewe les siete Ce 148, Boughton Barlow, Mira Het doeak sce stes All Saints’ School, Hoole Baylee, Miss G. ..........4, Ash Tree House, Flookersbrook Baylee, Miss B. ............ me a Bayne, Miss....00..2-sssee- 3, King’s Buildings Bayne, Miss M...........+. ” Beckett, Miss ......+++ee+++10, St. John's road, Queen’s Park _ ee boegaernee; re ar eT es — eS i a ee me 21 LIST OF MEMBERS—COonrTINvUED, * Bedford, Rev. J. L., M.A., F.L.S.. Bridge Place House Bedford, Mrs...........00+. ” ” Bell, Mr. G. A., C.E. ...... 10, Newgate street Bennett, Miss .........+.+6+ Grey friars Biddulph, Mr. O. E......... Old Bank House, Eastgate Birch, Mr. H. J.........- .«»Corville, Liverpool road Bigch, Miss: ss siols.s seve ..13, Abbey-street Birch, NITE SUES tevarcyevemcsterogieaats a rik Birch, IMSS tat ule o*ekps pita Geers 24, Upper Northgate street Birley, Miss A. ............ 1, Stanley place Birley, Miss L. .........+.. 3, Chichester street Blackburne, Mrs. J. 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Cawthorne, Mrs .. ......+. Waverton Cawthorne, Miss..........+. se Cawthorne, Miss L. ........ “f Chester, The Lord Bishop of..The Palace, Dee side Cholmondeley, Rey. Canon ..St. Werburgh’s, Grosvenor Park road @hurton, Miss)... .ceepeaae 9, The Groves @Wlayton, Vir, OWicise csiciel+s «aise 38, Hough Green Clayton, Mrs. W. .... Clough, Mr. C. B., i ieee "Boughton House Clough, Mrs. C. B. ....... 99 ” Clough, Miss ...csecececaes a ” @loughs Ma. Gide art's 6 vis The Lion Brewery, Pepper street Golo Miss iscsscs chines 6 oa or ay Lchoria TOA. *Comber, Mr. W. M.........Brook Lodge, Flookersbrook Coote, Miss ......e5. .......34, Hough Green Cordery, Miss C. ........ .75, Boughton Cowap, Mr. C. R., Junr. ....Albion Cottage, Victoria road Craister, Mr. Walter........ 4, Watergate Flags Creister, WLI rcmwisine’s © © «leis a 59 (GOES a DAP og nade 1 aeP Wesleyan Schools, St. John street Darby, The Ven. Archdeacon, M.A...St. Bridget’s Rectory Darnton, Rey. P. W., B.A... Davies-Colley, Dr. Ti, J. P... Davies-Colley, Miss E. C. .. 8, St. John’s Road, Queen’s Park 14, White Friars ” ” Dayies-Colley, Mr. R. J. ...._ ,, as Davies, NUISEL ©. iacis,sletontesiele ote Meadow View, Dee Banks Davies; Miss gcncescccee ves Cedar Bank, Liverpool road Davies, Miss Effie .......... Fr - = Davies, Miss Ida,........... a5 a 3 Da VieK: WEES is yes here ate en aies Francis street DAWSON, BREVaid = preleasdeleceipe 1, Egerton terrace, Hoole road Day airei Os ele. ts ishe\siaieiale iets Wis 29, Seller street OES Sav bk UO eeae Woe monooee ae ” Daye Nir GOl ys ctesrwie emer Bridge street row Meaele; Wwe) wes abisleriet eeieis ee a Deardeny Mir. Giw. ove ieatieres 2, Eaton Villas, Eaton road Grey ENS: A rocetniaiesroterclsssvexest . Thorncliffe House, Liverpool road Dickson, Mr. F. A., J.P..... Fern Rock, Queen’s Park Dickson, Mrs. F. A. .......- ai Dickson, MUss Ay ces ens a * Dickson, Miss E. M......... Ps ea Diekson, Me. Vas., cicise co aes s Brookfield House, Chester Dickson, Mr. W. A......... Newton Villa, Chester Dickson, MrJS..0.. Re si cije Netherleigh Cottage, Chester *Dobie, (Dr 7W. Me os. . s0 cies TLD Yofor seg dy Fe Ren See een ieee see 23, Upper Northgate street ” ” ” DO DIC HP NEISH disrcreisrs ova eierereliciets “p re Ws Dod, Rev. C. Wolley ...... Eton, Windsor Douglas; Mr. CoePs tose naiee 5, Stanley place Douglas, Mrs. C. P. ........ ‘: 3 MU rtiteyae MTS eyeie 5 ate ree talicraicleuae 116. Brook street Drntyy Viren cise selon dee “s » Duesbury, Miss ........4. ..4, Eaton road Dugdale, Mr. Jno. .......... Spital Field, Boughton ee ee ee ee ae nee eat Man ll Nia Digit ‘* 23 LIST OF MEMBERS—ConrvmvINUED. Dunean, Mr. C. W. .....-.- Stanley place Duncan, Mrs. C. W.......-+ 4s ‘A Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe, Junr...130, Bridge street Dutton, Miss ...........05. 100, Eastgate street Dutton, Mr. G. W. ........ aa a Dutton, Mr. H. B.........-. as 3 Eaves, Rev. James.......+4 The College, Parkgate road Edwards, Mr. J. W. P. .... Watergate Flags Edwards, Mrs. J. W. P..... re 3 Edwards, Mr. T. ......++5. 32, Middle Crane street Edwards, Mr. J. E. ........ Abbot’s Mount, Liverpool road Ellington, Mr. E. B.......-. Chester Evans-Lloyd, Mr. E.......++ Plas Newton, Chester Ewen, Mr. J. EB........0eees 8, Bridge street row Ewen, Mr. Ernest .........- aa en Ewing, Miss ......-.+50++ Golden Grove, Hoole road Ewing, Miss L. ........+.+- a Zi 2 Ewing, Miss J. ......-0005s a a x Farrimond, Mr. F. T. ...... 23, Egerton street Feilden, Miss .........+..-- Mollington Hall Fenton, Mr. T. J. O’C....... Fairclough Lane, Birkenhead * Fenwick, Mr. G. L. .......- 17, Victoria road Ffoulkes, Mr. W. Wynne, M.A... Upper Northgate street Fisher, Mr. F. W........005 Forest House, Foregate street Flect, Mr. H...............14, Trinity street Peet Mir. Wit falsiejale's! s'sie are aie 7, Bold terrace *Fletcher, Mr. P. H. ........ 2, Hough Green Fletcher, Mrs. P. H......... a - Fletcher, Miss..........--+- - "3 Pluith, MIs ec se. thee we 34, Eaton road Forrest, Miss .......+-+008+ The Elms, Flookersbrook Francis, Mrs. ......+.+0+-+: 5, City road Francis, Mr. Francis ........ 8, Alexandra Terrace, Hoole road Fraser, Mrs........2eeeee00 2, King’s buildings Frater, Mr. G.....ceeeeeeeee 2, told terrace Frost, Mr. Meadows, J.P. ..St. John’s House, Chester Frost, Mrs. Meadows ...... = Ay 43 Frost, Mr. F. Aylmer ...... % ‘ ;, Frost, Miss ......ceeeeeeees %» » * Frost, Miss Amy ....+- «+e. es + - Frost, Sir Thos. G., J.P. ....Redcliff, Queen’s Park Frost, Lady ....++ 0... s00s AS * je Frost, Mr. J. M....s.000-5-. 2 + 5 Frost, Miss H.........-+-++> Fs a a Frost, Miss E..........000: sp fs % Frost, Mrs. Robert........-- Lime Grove, Queen’s Park Frost, MisS .....eeeee eevee & FP iy Gamon, Mr. Charles ........ Brook House, Brook street Gardner, Mr. W. A......--- Redland House, Hough Green Gardner, Mr. A... ....sseees Mining Engineer, Mold Gerrard, Mr. Jas. ......-.-.Foregate House Gerrard, Mrs. ...0.eeeeeeees x Bn Gerrard, MisS .....s+seseeee - es 24 LIST OF MEMBERS—COonriINveED. Gabby MSs ocr c.s 10 sine eicis ene Fern Bank, Liverpool road Gibb, Miss re ee ” ” Gibson, Mr. J. M. ..........Buckley, near Chester Glover, Miss .....esseeeees Ash Tree House, Flookersbrook Golborne, Mr, A. B....... ..8, White Friars Golborne, Mrs. A. B. ...... ss AA Golder, Miri Si.) vais atsloiaine ove 2, Egerton terrace, Hoole road Golder, Miss F. 8..........- + = 9 Gorst, Miss ....... Seiisir heats Spring Villa, Liverpool road (Gyorgy WEIS Sagas ooneen 5 os A Granger, Mr. F. M., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.L... House Surgeon, Infirmary Grantham, Rey. H. ........ Chester Green, Mr. John.......+-04. Watergate House, Watergate square Green, Mr. I. EB, 1.2... 000. 26, St. Martin’s-in-the-fields Gregg, Mr. W. wees eeveees .2, Watergate square Gregory, MisS.....+.sse05 .Dee Banks Grenfell, Rev. A. S., M.A., F.G.S...Mostyn House School, Parkgate Griffith, Mr. G. R........... 30, Hough Green Griffith, Mrs. G. R. ......-- ah rf Griffith, Mr. R. J........... 98, Brook street Griffiths, Mr. Jno. ..........14, Queen street Griffiths, Mrs. Jno. .......- ai ys Griffiths, Mr. T. W. ........5, Hough Green Griffiths, Mr. J. K. ........ a 3 Grocott, Mr. E. A. ......... @ Messrs. J. Beckett & Co., Eastgate row Groom, Miss C. ......... ..2, Exton Park, Parkgate road . Groome, Mr. T. M. ........ Curzon Park Haining, DrWie oe sewn es 52, Watergate street Haining, Mrs. W. ........-- sy rr Hall Mire Mi. ccc secs ... Tarvin road Hamilton, Mr. A., M.R.C.S...40, Watergate street Hamilton, Mrs. .......+...+-Hoole House, Hoole Hanlon. MrPo de ce ines 34, Old Broad street, London (E.C.) Hardy, Mr. J. E.. ......005. The Blue School, The Northgate Harland, Mr. J. J........... 30, Saint Martin’s-in-the-fields Harrison, Mr. Matthew ....26, Castle street *Harrison, Mr. J. H. ........ 80, Watergate street Harrison, Miss...........e0+ rr ae Harrison, Mrs. Jno. ........ 18, Nicholas street Harrison, Mr. W. ......... White Friars Haswell, Miss ..... aetna vad 84, Foregate street Henderson, Mr. J. E. ...... Lower Bridge street Henderson, Mrs. J. E. ...... ‘s i Heppel, Mr. W. ......-++0+: 16, White friars Heppel, Miss L. ..........+ . “ x Heppel, Miss M. E. ........ A e Heppel, Mr. E. M........... i i Heppel, Miss A. H.......... se a Hepworth, Mr. W. ........ 12, Crane street Hickman, Mr. F. F. ........ 145, Northgate street Hickman, Miss .........+6. 17, The Groves Higgins, Miss .........+++05 Manor House, Overleigh Hignett, Mrs. .... sees sees Curzon Park Hillyard, Rey. Canon, M.A..Oakfield, Tiverton Hincks, Mr. T, R........... Northgate street - ee ese 25 LIST OF MEMBERS—COoNnTINUED. Hineks, Mr. J. Wo... coer ee 02s Watergate square Hitchins, MisS....--s++eeee The Limes, Hough Green Hobday, Mr. J. ..seeeessere Alexandra Villa, Liverpool road Hobday, Mr. E. eoees eo eosece ” ” ” Hodges, Mr. W.....+eee: . Eastgate row Hodgkinson, Miss G. ....+ .24, Upper Northgate street Holmes, Mr. J. G..eseeeeees Nicholas street , Holme, Rev. A. P., M.A... . Tattenhall Holland, Mr. R.........++--Norton Hill, near Runcorn How, Mr. A. W. ceseee vers 4, Nicholas street *Howson, Very Rev. J. S., D.D...The Deanery Howson, MisS....+++seeeer “ % Howson, Miss M. ....-.++:- ” ” Hughes, Mr. T., F.S.A. ....Grove terrace, The Groves Hughes, Mr. Thos. Go iaetcerne ee = fe Huxley, Mr. Jno., Junr. ....12, Cheyney lane Jackson, Miss H. ......++-+4;, Exton Park *Jebb, Mr. G. R., C.E. ......The Laurels, Shrewsbury 3 Jephcott, Dr. S. a vcctetsnte ste 82, Foregate street Johnson, Mr. EB. ....+eee ees 1, Alexandra terrace, Hoole road : Johnson, Mr. Byran ........34, King street Johnson, Mr. W. H....+.+++ =» ” Johnson, Mr. W. ....++++++29, George street Johnson Mr. ..é...00+ ... «St. Paul’s School, Boughton Johnson, Mr. G. T. ....-0+ St..Mary street, Whitchurch (Salop) Johnson, Mr. M.......++++++12, White friars Johnson, Mrs. M. .....+.++.Bridge place Johnson, Miss ...e.esseeee esos Hamilton terrace, Hoole road Jones, Mr. T. Williamson.... Watergate street Jones, Mr. John .......-..+-Curzon Park Jones, Miss .......eeeeeesee ” ” Jones, Mr. Watson R. ......1, Bold terrace Jones, Mr. Wallace ........Cromwell Bank, Upton Jones, Mr. T. Broadhurst... The Cross Jones, Mr. Robt. W..... ....6, Weaver street Jones, Mrs. .........+++++++29, Nicholas street Jones, Mr. T. A..... 002-000 ” ” Jones, Miss .....--e cere eens 99 ” Jones, Miss Maggie .....++. 1, King’s buildings Jones, Mr. G. ccc cece eevee 3, Bold terrace Fores, Mri GC. 2. ce sage ds sine Christ Church School, Newtown Keartland, Miss ........ +5 106, Brook street Kenyon, Dr... .. esse seers 11, St John street Kilmer, Rev. J. M.......00s: 3, Hough Green Kilner, Miss........e0eeeees * “h Kingsley, Mrs......++++see: Byfleet, Weybridge Station Kingsley, Miss......+.++++++ 2 Py 7 Kingsley, Mr. G. Ai raatdepiarons ad as “ Knowles, Mr. R. ...---sees 21, Grosvenor street Knox, Mr. Jas. -..eesee eens 34, Hough Green Knox, Mrs. ..eeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 A Ladmore, Mr. E, J. ...+++++33, Cuppin street 26 LIST OF MEMBERS—ConrinvueEb. MamMout VEY. CAG «2 ie Ses lctre)els 3, City Walls (West) Mammonts sir iS.) actus ores 3 # Mamont, Miss:"Ly.. 2. «saath oe Latham, MS. eee enews Latham House, aah road Mepham, Morea fics scl Lawrence, Dr. A. .... .. The Asylum, Chester. Leather, Mr. Simeon..,..... Delamere Lodge, near Northwich Leather, Mrs. Simeon ...... a + 29 NEO MASS stave iclescre'e eles ie siete The Quillets, Liverpool road Lee, Miss Annie........ Sore ss 7 Lees, Mr. W., Junior ...... 1, Hamilton terrace Were, MMirs ns ors .tetn at sto yeta ole 22, Newgate street WEWIss WAT. Sede Sages Odie aa 37, Egerton street Tinnwell Mirs:) Son. as saewewian The Elms, Kelsall Little, Mr. John............ Hastgate row Terttley Mas. 0:5 lates 0.6 ailanider 53 oo Little; Mis! Gis sis sree Tivesey, MraWi. cs esewve ss Waverton, near Chester Lockwood, Mr. T. M. ...... 85, Foregate street Lockwood, Miss G. ...:.... 55 z fe owe; irs Gab: venues cet 25, Hough Green Lowe, Missi. He wets sciscas.s i 5 owe; Mir, Wie lien arece's crasevetels TCAs ME OAS Wise aisiltelelsy se South view, Eaton road Diy reeke PUES AN an cena ....-Abbot’s Park, Liverpool road MacGregor, Mrs. A. ......4, 28, Eaton road Mackillop, Mr, A. ....s0.0+ 28, Hough Green Mackillop, Mrs. ..........+. Maddock, Mr. H., Junr. ... Dee Side House, Sealand *Manning, Mr. J. B. AT at The Castle, Chester Manning, Mr. H. L. Marsden, Miss.........00: 125, Upper Northgate street Marsden, Miss E. .......... Misssre;sA.dmiral).35).0% 0x0 0. 3, ‘Stanley’ Place RUE Ei BR any esac soe re Mansfield ari Hough Green IMIBSEY,PVLIGH oteleisr's oetenaiimoteern ” Mays, Rev. A., M.A., LL.B.. Queen’ 8 Park” Mays, Mrs. ee a8 ove nee McEwen, Dr., J.P......0. ‘26, ‘Nicholas street McEwen, MYs....0s000sccces oR a McEwen, Mr. A.C. ........ 53 ” McHattie, Mir. J. ccc sven 6, Eaton road McKerchar, Mr. J........... 54, Crane street Meacock, Mr. T. B. ........19, Bouverie street Malls, Mrs cases es 0 .. Eastgate row IMDS; IMIISS avis ayo c'ste 0 pictens Minis hall Sevirs eBtomes siereie sere ‘The Northgate Mocatta, AIC ——_- Acton, Mr. T. Bennion...... Grove road Allmand, Mr. F. 2....-+55> Park Lodge Aspinall, Mr. H. E. ........ Salisbury Park Bate, Mr. George .......++- 7, Pen-y-bryn Baugh, Mr. A. C. ......-0 0s Bersham Bradley, Mr. G........+++0- Grove road Broughton, Mr. U...... ....Grosvenor road Brown, Rev. F........++++++ Rhosddu pitas Dri). sic alae ale een e's Chester street Bury, Mr. J. Oswelle. vir. <. Derby Villa Bury, Mr. Thos. .....++++- Grosvenor road Chadwick, Mr. G.SH. ...... 5, Erddig road Chadwick, Mr. J. A......+-. Burton Brewery Clarke, Mr. E. S........++5- Cefn-y-bedd Coleman, Mr. ..........e008 Regent street Garant, WMr: ovis nleiate e's store es 2 Grosvenor road Crawford, Mr. J. S. ......-- Coed-y-glyn Darby, Mr. J. H. ....00e . .. Brymbo Davies, Ed., Esq., M.D. ....Grosvenor road Davies, Mr. Howell .......- Hope street Davies, Mr. D. C.........+- Oswestry Dennis, Mr. Henry ......+- Hafod-y-bweh | Edisbury, Mr. J. F. .... 5s Grosvenor road : Edwards, Rev. D. .......+++ Berse Edwards, Alex. Wilson, Esq. High Grove Evans, Mr. Richard .......-. Town Mill Evans, Mr. R. W. J......+-- Infirmary Evans, Edward, Esq., J.P. .. Bronwylfa Eyton-Jones, T., Esq., M.D..Grosvenor Lodge Eyton-Jones, Mrs.......++++ ” a9 Foote, Mrs. ....eeeeee scenes Plas Madoc, Ruabon Forrest, Mr. S. ......+ee+e Rhosddu 2 Francis, Mr. John ......+.++- of Francis, Mr. A. ......-..+++Claremont Cottage, Rhosddu Fraser, Mr. James ......-.++ Queen street Gamble, Mr. ......--2--+0s Queen street Gittins, Mr. J. ......-..00 Egerton House Greville, Mr. C. H. ..... .. Laurel Grove Greville, Mr. Herbert .....- Ke 55 Griffith, Rev. Ll. ......-5+ Chester street Griffiths, Mr. N. R. ......- », Grove road Groom, Mr. Ernest ......-- 20, King street Halden, Mr. W. A. oe. eee ee 37, Wrexham Fechan Hamshaw, Mr. Hartshorne, Mr. G. Higgins, Mr. W. Hilton, Rey. Canon Howell, Rev. D........0.. Hughes, Mr. Robert Hughes, Mr. C. W. ....+-. Hughes, Charles, Esq., J.P. Hughes, Mr. J. Alington .. ee eeeeenne ..St. Mary’s Parsonage .. Vicarage ..4, Derby road, High Town .. The Fennant . Grosvenor road 38 19, King street .. Hope street Humphrey, Mr. J.........+. Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk Humphreys, Mr. H. ........ Oak Lodge Hyde, Mr. John...........- Rhosddu Jackson, Mr, T. BE. ......5. Grosvenor road James, Mr. J. Rew: sees wesw oc Plas Acton Johnson, Mr. David, F.G.S., F.C.S....Grosvenor road Jones, Lieut.-Col. ......-+-.4 Abenbury Jones, Mr. E. M. ......-.++- Charles street Jones, Mr. John.........5+> Grove Park, St. John’s Jones, Mr. J. M. ....-0+00- Borras Head Jones, Mr. G. Bradley ...... Advertiser Office Jones, Rev. C. F. ..-e see Ruabon Jones, Mr ACE? sakins = %> Charles street Jones, Rey. Griffith ........ Fairfield Jones, Mr. Walter.......--- The Caia Jones, Mr. J. M. ...+-.0555 Borras Head Jones, MISS ...ccccccncecsee 20, King street Jones, Mr. Garratt........-- Guardian Office Jones, Mr. J. G....ceees sees 7, Erddig road Welly Wri: tare mre aa tes == Lorne street, Rhosddu Kendrick, Mr. Ll. .......... Wynn Hall, Ruabon Kennedy, Mr. W. ....++0+++ Hope street Kidd, Mr. J. H......ess0s- Croes Newydd Kirk, Rey. T., M.A........ Grammar School Knight, Mr. J. L. .......... Chester street Kyrke, Mr. Henry......-.+- Nant-y-ffrith Lewis, Mr. John .......... Beechley Lewis, Mr. Bernard ........ *F Lloyd, Mr. Robert......,... Pen-y-bryn Lloyd, Rev. T. .......++.- :Llanfynydd Rectory Lloyd, Mr. E. Ll. ..........Grosvenor road Low, William, Esq. .......- Roseneath Low, Mr. Marsden, M.B.;... Se Manley, Mr. R.>........00-- Chester street Manley, Mr. Thos..........- ay BS Maurice, Mr. .... sscss.s- Wrexham Fechan Middleton, Mr. T....+.....- The Gardens, Wynnstay Morris, Mr. Evan .Cae bryn y Munns, Mr. W. H., B.A., B.Sc..The Groves, Wrexham Newstead, Mr. Frank Overton, W., Es weeee .1, Erddig road - . Bodlondeb Owen, Mr. Benjamin........7, Pen-y-bryn } ; ; 39 Owen, Mr. Jno. .......++...8, High street Page, Mr. F. .......+.++.+.National Provincial Bank Painter, Thos., Esq. ........King street Parkins, Trevor, Esq. ......Glas Fryn, Gresford ob iarips | Mies, Grats, sis\siaie)s einave's 21, King street Powells Mridey ccc snes . ..Grosvenor road IPOVSGK) WERE Er aisicisials vieinie's's Temple row Price, Mr. Hamilton R. ....Bersham Hall Pryce-Jones, J., Esq., J.P. ..Groye Park School Ralph, Mr Duke ovis. .ccccs The Workhouse Rawlins, Mr. J. H. ........ Gwastad, Cefn-y-bedd Rawilins,. Mas? Bag ht. J ec.cu es Grove road Reid. Mr AS Ry eo iesciss,s'« Temple row ROG Kae MET. S fojs cad atlas; ve) dalle, tere 2 Acton Cottage Roberts, Dr. Lawton........ Ruabon Roberts, Mr. W. R. ........ York terrace, Hightown rowland, Mr. eB 2. .ets Bryn Offa COLE, eMKe, WANTED a6: vrere%s nin: s\e Grosvenor road DHEITONY CV agree solver es Grosyenor road Sherratt, Mr. W. .......... Hope street palerrle yas Mine dl. uksstvelaials, orelers/s'> King street Shone, Mr. Isaac, C.E....... Pentrefelin SSE TS: MEE P EDS, oS drole: cia) ss /a's King street SUISUN IVER Wier Bal cto. <) dau c0'n) ate Oatley House BOATERS Md Pages nieie. ti oaieesaiais High street BSraith, Mr dss Wiel Ms) as s5 0 Guild Hall SSR DGS AU Pom NY Sie iets, ole: 6 sie sires Lion House Sparrow, Mr. J....... pita) eek Gwersyllt Hill Storr, Mr: Fred. ).. 3.6 «2. Waterworks Office Sturge, LU eRAeS Ch etor peeeorene Coed-eva, Broughton Taylor, Mr. T. B. ..........Bryndraw terrace Taylor, Rey. A. L., M.A. ,.Grammar School, Ruabon Thomas, Mr. George, C.E. ..8, King street Thomas, Mr. William ePIC Ashfield bbonipson,) My. (Gano. a5 45, Pen-y-bryn, Ruabon ‘Thompson, Mr. John........Abbot street ‘Thorne, Mr. oe Spencer ....Grove Park mearner: Mar. OW. csticemicligsis-2 Henblas street Wakeford, Mr. J. B......... Bersham Walker. Wir. Thos. Sasso Gasworks Walker, Peter, Esq. ........ Coed-y-glyn Williams, Mr. RJ. igo. ; Fairfield House Williams, Edward, Esq., M.D..Holt Street House Williams, Mr. Chas. ........ W: illiams, Mr. Ll., M.B. ....Regis Place Wiulhams, Mr: TiwB. ..tescss Plas-tirion Williams, Mr. Robert ...... King street Williams, Mr. W. H. ...... Hightown Williams, Mr. John ........ Town Hill Williams, Mr. Ed........... Elewy House Wilson, Rey. Studholme.... Wynnstay York, Philip, Esq., F.G.S..,Erddig Park CHESTER : G. R. GRIFFITH, PRINTER, GROSVENOR - STREET. | ANNUAL REPORT OF Lato + | RGM Aa oF gi det 0)

> president : Pror. T. McCKENNY HUGHES, M.A., F.8.A., F.G.S., &c. Vice- Presidents : HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G., THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER, THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER, A. O. WALKER, Esq, F.L.S., Ww. M. DOBIE, Esq., M.D Cc. W. POTTS, Esa. Officers of Sections: BOTANICAL, CHAIRMAN—Mnr. J. PRICE, M.A. ......... Reheat ee cateen ces tes 56, Watergate Street. SECRETARY—MR. J. B. MANNING ou... cceceeesecesece eee esnees The Castle. ZOOLOGICAL, CHAIRMAN—Mr. A. O. WALKER, F.LS. ............c ce eeeee The Leadworks. Srcretary—Mr. T. SHEPHEARD, F.R.MLS, ............0.. Bridge Street Row. GEOLOGICAL. CuarrmMan—Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S................126, Morthgate Strect. SrecreTary—Mr. W. SHONE, F.G.S. ......cccceeceeeeeece eee ees 42, Watergate Strect. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. CHarnMaANn—Mr. G. WATMOUGH WEBSTER, F.C.S...... 24, Eaton Road. SECRETARY—MR. J. H. HARRISON ......... eee eeeeee eee eee eee ees 80, Watergate Strect. Hon. Curator : Mr. AUBREY STRAHAN, M.A., F.G.S., 11, Bold Square. Hon. Creasurer : Mr. JOHN MILLS, Lastyate Row. Bon. Sceretarics : SCTENTIFIC............++ Dr. H. STOLTERFOTH, M.A., Queen’s Park. GENERAL. ..0--c0s.0 00x00. Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street. Hon. Librarian : Mr. P. H. FLETCHER, 2, Hough Green. Conmunittee : THE ABOVE OFFICERS, Ex-ofiicio ; AND Mr. E. J. BAILLIE Mr. W. HODGES Rey. J. L. BEDFORD, M.A., F.L.S. Dr. JEPHCOTT Mr. J. GRIFFITHS Mr. J. D. SIDDALL Custodian : Mr. T. PRITCHARD, 10, Weaver Street. “i «i @¢ sn RULES. 1.—Tuat the Title of this Society be ‘‘ The Chester Society of Natural Science,” and that its object be the promotion of the study of Natural Science, by Lectures, Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers, and other suitable means. 2.—That the Officers be a President, Six Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Two Secretaries, a Chairman and Secretary for each Section, and a Librarian. 3.—That the Committee consist of Twenty-four Members, of which the above- named Officers shall be Hx-officio Members, and the President or a Vice-President the Chairman; and that the practical management of the Society be vested in the Committee, subject to the following Rules :— 4.—That every Candidate for Membership shall be proposed and seconded at a General Meeting, and, on paying the Subscription, shall become a Member ; the Name of the Candidate, with that of a Proposer and Seconder, to be sent (in writing) to the Committee, previous to a General Meeting. 5.—That the subscription be 5/- per annum, payable in advance, and due the Ist of May in each year. 6.—That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special service to the Society, may be elected Honorary Members or Corresponding Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Members not to exceed Twenty-five. 7.—That each Member shall be allowed to introduce one non-resident friend at any of the Evening Meetings. 8.—That any Member desirous to withdraw from the Society, shall give notice (in writing) to the General Secretary, before the end of the year. 9.—That a majority of two-thirds present at any General Meeting shall have the power of expelling any Member whose conduct they deem objectionable. 10.—That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business ; Five Members co form a Quorum. 11.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Field Meetings in the year. The place of meeting to be fixed by the Committee, and due notice to be given by the General Secretary. In case of bad weather, the Members of the Committee present shall decide whether the Excursion shall be postponed or not. 12.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Evening Meetings in the year, at which Papers shall be read and discussed. No Paper shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee. Objects of scientific interest may be exhibited at the Evening Meetings. 13.—That at the Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in the month of April, the Ollicers and Committee of the Society shall be elected by ballot ; the Report of the past year and the Treasurer's Financial Statement read and adopted ; and alterations made, if needful, in the Rules. Nominations for the Committee to be sent (in writing) to the General Secretary, Six Days beforehand; and proposed alterations of Rules at least a Fortnight beforehand. Alterations in the Rules shall be sanctioned by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present ; and no alterations in the Rules shall otherwise be made, 3 ANNUAL REPORT. Iv is with pleasure that your Committee present the Seventh Annual Report of “The Chester Society of Natural Science,” as in reviewing the past year they trace steady progress, and no diminution of prosperity or of interest in the work for which the Society was established. The number of Members now on the books is 618. Since the last Annual Meeting we have elected 78 Ordinary Members. We have lost by death and removal 70 Ordinary Members. Your Committee have, during the past year, completed all arrangements with regard to the Kingsley Memorial; and at the last Annual Conversazioné the subjects for the prizes for the next three years were announced. The Kingsley Memorial Medal, with the Die, have been received from Mr. Brrr. The Society have had, in addition, six Bronze Medals struck, the first of which was presented to Mrs. Kinestry, to whom we felt it would be of the highest value, while, on our own part, we would ever desire to testify our regard and respect towards one who has so entirely held in sympathy and remembrance all work set on foot by her noble husband. Appended to this Report will be found both the subjects for which the prizes are given and the rules which regulate the conditions under which they are awarded ; “also an abstract of the accounts of “The Kingsley Memorial Fund.” The accounts in connection with ** The Cross Memorial Fund’ will also be found. ‘This Fund was set on foot to commemorate the untiring scientific energy of the late Mr. Cross, and has been. well supported by our Members. 6 Your Committee, with a view to the interests of Natural Science, applied, some time since, to the Gilchrist Trustees for a Course of popular Science Lectures. The Trustees, under their usual conditions, responded to the appeal, and during November and December six lectures were delivered in the Town Hall, kindly granted for the occasion by the late Mayor (W. Jounson, Esq.) and the present Mayor (W. Fartsu, Esq.) These lectures were not exclusively for the members of the Natural Science Society, but were open to anyone at the nominal charge of one penny ; but as this charge would not have met the local and incidental expenses (as seen by the Report), your Committee were obliged to issue a certain limited number of tickets at 2/6 for the course, which were at once taken. ‘The following is the programme of the lectures given :— Nov. 6—* Life in the Earliest Ages of the Earth ” ............ By Prof. W. C. WiLu1aMson, F.R.S. ,, 13—‘ Energies within the Earth : Mountain Making ” By Prof. P. Martin Duncan, M.D., F.R.S. ,, 20—‘ Energies within the Earth: Volcanoes”.......+-++ By Prof. P. Martin Duncan. Q7—' The Ice Age” ...ssscceecesseveeneeeeerces Seeeeees By Prof. W. C. WILLIAMSON. ” Dee. 4—‘‘ Physical Geography of the Deep Sea” ....++--++++ By Dr. W. B. CARPENTER, C.B., F.B.S., &c. &e. ,, 11—‘‘ Animal Life of the Deep Sea erevdonacwacen ... By Dr. W. B. CARPENTER. From the foregoing it will be seen that the lectures were not only popular but highly instructive, the subjects being treated by men who have made themselves famous in their various depart- ments of science, and who are masters in the art of imparting knowledge. It is to be hoped that the Gilchrist Trustees may grant us the privilege of a second course of popular lectures. Such instruction, and from so thorough a source, cannot fail to stimulate our local efforts, teaching us the value of sound know- ledge, and the art of adapting language to the clear elucidation of a subject. The Society has purchased, during the past year, “ Bower- bank’s British Sponges,” and has received several books, amongst them, the Rev. H. H. Hrcerns’s charming little volume, entitled Notes of a Field Naturalist in the Western Tropics.” The Library is in good order. The Museum has been completely rearranged, and the cases placed in permanent position. Thanks it ete a ( to our Honorary Curator, Mr. Srraman, and to Mr. Survusso.e, many of the specimens have been remounted and labelled, and our fossils present a very different appearance from what they did a short time since. Mr. A. O. Waker has made several additions to the local collections of Lepidoptera; and Dr. H. SrotrerForH has rearranged the collection of recent shells, putting them in such order as to be of use to anyone wishing to study the Mollusca. The Museum-room, however, is not felt to be satisfactory ; as in winter, even with occasional fires, it is so damp as to be injurious to the more delicate specimens. On this account your Committee have in contemplation the hiring of another room, to be used as a reading-room, and which, being constantly occupied, would serve better for the preservation of specimens affected by damp. The Lecture-room has been rearranged and a substantial platform erected, adding greatly to the comfort of the Lecturer, while the arrangement of the room has been such as to give a fair accommodation both for the General and Sectional Meetings, without disturbing the Museum as in former years. For the sake of convenience the more immediate work of the Society may be placed under the following heads :— 1. Excursions during the summer months : 2. Evenrinc WALKks; 38. GENERAL MEETINGS; 4. Sectionat Mrerincs. There have been Seven Field Excursions, when the following places were visited :— Way: Ot corecee perce = ) i SD CH HH YH Hee Hee ee ep Brought forward ... 3 Price, Miss aoe ea = Radford, Mr. W. J. Shepheard, Miss Shone, Mrs. Shrubsole, Mr. G. W., F.GS. Smith, Mr. T, Spooner, Cc. E., Esq, CE, F.G.S... 2 ft we eae I da, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Stolterfoth, Miss. oat 0 Stolterfoth, Miss L. Fe ih 0 Sumner, Mr. A. me 0 Tait, Mrs., and Family el 0 Tinkler, Mr. G. =ri5 am | 0 Tomlin, Mrs. . Sil 0 Topham, Mr. C. el 0 Walker, Mr. F. A. FOL 0 Webster, Mr. G. Watmough... 1 0 Ayrton, Mrs. ... pal 0 Bentham, Geo, Esq a 'F. RS, 5) 6S . Kal 0 | Birch, Mr. MEG on Sais 201-6 Blomfield, Capt., RN. eel De Fenwick, Mr. (om LER ae sen) eel | Fletcher, Mr Pi: eel 0,400) Siddall, Mr. J. D, lOO Sykes, Mrs. 4140) £0 Tilston, Miss... 150.90 Wright, Rev. J Camper, M.A.1 0 0 Blower, Mr. T. B. 5 . 0 10) 16 Davies, Miss ... = 0 LOWS6 Dickson, Mr, 8. J. RB... > OL GR Heppel, Mr. W. = ONO eg Gan Heppel, Miss no OULD as ts Hughes, Miss ... se Ov LORE Jones, Mr. Watson Re ea LOG Latham, Mr. J. 5. v.10) TOesGs) Okell, Mr. W. H. i s7 O:10)36"} “Puget, Miss Louisa Du . 010 6 | Reeves, Mr. J. -« 910 6} Shone, ‘Mr. & Mrs. J. B. ‘;, 0010) Ged S.0. (per Mr. cach oF OL OnG . Vincent, Mr. W. c 2 OF T0567] White, Miss E.. .ce0? 10536) Acheson, Rev. J. AEs, M.A. AOL Oa Allbut, Miss, Leeds doy 1. OS Dickson, Mr. Jas. on “wi 10 %@, . Carried forward ... £400 17 6 | | Mowle, Mr. J. A. | Jones, Mrs. T. Broadhurst Jones, Mr. Robert W... | Jones, Mr. R. H. £ Brought forward . 400 Grindrod, Rey. W.... 20 Mackintosh, IDs oo. Sie s $1.0 Owen, Miss... Pee) Prichard Miss . ees spe} Rowston, Mr. R. Bu Smith, Rev. H., M. aS ok) Smith, Miss : ba Wood, Mrs... Zwilchenbart, Mr. RB. Fluitt, Miss ae Gardner, Mr. A Trons, Mr. a Johnson, Mr. G. T. Member, A forte Mr. Mills). Moss, Mr. G. Moss, Miss Moss, Mr. J. H. ee: & Rhodes, Mrs. ... mae te Thompson, Mr. W. 2 Thomson, Miss I, Walker, Miss ... Woodcock, Miss 8. Admirer, An see Jones, Mr. dh Broadhurst Richmond, Mr. W. M. Wilson, Mr. W. de Burton Biddulph, Miss P. .. ce Friend, A (per Mr. Mills) es Manning, Mr. H. L. edeeoccsooechoteccseicecoaees WREXHAM SOCIETY. Acton, Mr. T. Bennion all Hartshorne, Mr. G,. adel: Higgins, Mr. W. > il Jol. nson, Mr. David, 'P.G. S;, F.C.5, iol Jones, Lieut. -Colonel ... 1 Munns, Mr. W. H., B.A., BSe. 1 Williams, Dr. id £417 See ot SOSHAAAMIMMASCSOOSOSOSCSOSCSCSCSSOSCSCOCSCOCSCSCSCSCSC So! cooo ooo ° | 17 KINGSLEY MEMORIAL. Tue following is a list of the Prizes offered by the Com- mittee for competition, and which have already been advertized in local and other newspapers :— 1878—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best ‘‘ HERBARIUM OF FLOWERING PLANTS ;” ; 1879—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of ‘‘ FossiLts ILLUSTRATING THE CARBONIFEROUS LIMESTONE, MILLSTONE GRIT, AND COAL MEASURES ;” 1880—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of ‘‘ COLEOPTERA AND HYMENOPTERA.” The Herbaria and other Collections to be sent to the General Secretary on or before the 1st of September in each year respectively. BYE-LAWS REGULATING THE “ KINGSLEY MEMORIAL PRIZE.” ————e—_--- Qualification of Persons who can compete for the Prize :— 1. All persons who compete for the Prize must reside in the District defined by the Trust Deed, under which the Kingsley Memorial Committee act. No Member of the Committee shall be eligible to receive the Prize. Extracr rrom Trust Deep. ‘© That only such persons shall be elected to receive any benefit what- ““ever from the said Memorial Fund, or to receive any such Medal as “ aforesaid, as shall reside within the Counties of the City of Chester, “* Denbigh, and Flint, and such part of the County of Chester as is situate ** West of such a line drawn South from the Town of Warrington, in the ** County of Lancaster, as shall correspond with the line of the Eastern “extremity of the Map of the English Ordnance Survey, numbered 80 “* North-Western Division.” Conditions under which Persons will compete :— 2. That the Kingsley Memorial Committee have it in their power to withhold the Prize, or to award such portions of the Prize as they think proper ; and the Competitors must agree to abide by the decision of the said Committee. 8. The Committee have it in their power, under the Trust Deed, to give a Kincstey Memortat Mepat, either with or without the Prize, ifa Collection, together with the Notes and Observations, are such as show ortginal research, and add materially to the knowledge of the District. B 18 4. The Prize may be given in money, books, or scientific apparatus, according to the wish of the person who obtains it. 5. All Collections to which any Prize, or portion thereof, is awarded, become the property of the Chester Society of Natural Science, and may be retained by them and placed in the Museum of the said Society. 6. The Prize will be given at the Annual Conversazioné, or at such other time as the said Committee may appoint. The Collections, with any Notes or Observations upon them, must be sent to the GENERAL SECRETARY OF vue Cuesrer Soctety oF Naturat Science, on or before the Ist of September each year. Conditions under which the Collections will be made :— 7. All Collections must be made in the District as defined in Bye-Law No. 1, by the person competing, and specimens obtained through other persons must be marked, and the Name of the Finder given, as stated in the Certificate below. 8. All specimens in Collections must be named, as far as possible, with the scientific name of both Genus and Species. 9. The exact Locality from whence specimens were collected must in all cases be given. On all Botanical and Zoological specimens the Date, and on all Geological specimens the Formation, must be stated. 10. Notes and Observations on the Collection may be sent with the Collection, and these Notes and Obseryations will be considered in adjudicating the Prize. 11. In order that the names of Competitors may be unknown to the Adjudicators of the Prize, all Competitors must attach a Motto to their Collections, and the same Motto to any Notes or Observations. 12. All Competitors must enclose, in an envelope, the following Form ;— I HEREBY CERTIFY that the Collection has been made by myself ; and where specimens have been obtained from other persons they have in all cases been marked : the Name of the Finder being given in the List enclosed. (Signed ) Name gs This Form, with the Motto on the outside of the Envelope, must be sent to the General Secretary, with the Collection, and will only be opened after the Prize has been adjudicated. Se is re a 19 List of Books added to the Library of the Society since the last Report was issued. (BY PRESENTATION.) Presented by The Genera of British Mosses. W. C. Unwin ...--- ..Dr. Taylor The Genera of British Mosses for July, August, Baaiember, October, November. W. C. Unwin .o-seeceeeereeersrvreeee a Insectivorous Plants. Darwin .ccsecseeseecseseeecereeteeseeseeees Dr. Stolterfoth Anatomy of the Blow Fly. Lowme.....-.ssseecseseessrsrsnerseeees Monthly Microscopical Journal (complete BEL) .eccascerseeces Mr. A. O. Walker. ere of The eat Staffordshire Naturalists’ Field Wayside Weeds. Spencer Tatiaok, Ms Dsiivcevasastavsaessn= oe Miss Rema ee Handbook of the British Flora. George Bentham, FLAS. an oa Flowers of the Field. Rev. A. CO. Johns, B.A., PLS. «.- os i Forest Trees of Britain (2 vols.) Ditto a rp Es In-door Plants. EB. A. Maling .icccccscsecee ceecerenecreseeseraes Pe 5 Journal of Horticulture (15 vols.) ....c-seeseresereenereerseeeeeees $5 Ss Cottage Gardener (25 vols.) ......--++er++seeeeee eeeetecr cast ehas Fe ef British Grasses and Sedges. Anne Pratt as =5 Ferns of Great Britain. Ditio 9 A Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain (5 vols.) Anne PHUtE cecccccsececsececceencnecsececeenen seneeteneneeseraeeres or Cryptogamic Botany, &c. Part J. Dr. Hooker .. .sesseeseee Rev. “Bafanel Simpson Loose Leaves from a number of the Archeeologia .......+++++ “ * Notes on Natural History. 1877. Edited by Frank Buckland, M.A., KC. .sscsececeecesesrenereeseecesesessnsaenaeees Mrs. Austen Notes by a Field Naturalist in the Western Tropics. Rev. H. H. Higgins, M.A cceceeseesseeesesesencerseeeneceseneees Liverpool N. F. C. Pamphlets ......ccscecccsseecesseetesseeeraneennee cerenneesseeersens .Mr. Maxwell T. Masters, M.D, F.R.S. Migration of Species. Chas. Callaway ...seesvecerernseecrenenees Mr. Chas. Callaway On a New Area of Upper Cambrian Rocks in South Shropshire. Chas. Callaway -.-.sssereeereeserererererereres a a Seventh Annual Report of the Leeds Naturalists’ Club and Scientific Association. ..........cccsssercereeesereneececeee seneee Leeds N.C. 8. A. Proceedings of the Natural History Society of Glasgow. Wol. TI]. Part IL. .......ccseeceeeeseeecee sreereecesennees seeee Glasgow N. H. S$. Transactions of the Barrow Naturalists’ Field Club. Vol. I. 1876-77. secceeccccsecccusscceracenscecaus erecenereeeceasorsetans wort Barrow N. F. C. Bristol Naturalists’ Society’s Proceedings. Vol. I. Part IL. S77. cccccccecsecscnsenseetteccesenssesareasearenseetaseces Bristol N. 8. Ninth Annual Report of the Microseopieal Society of Liverpool .....scscesssccessssneesersseceesssnerecnaesescnenen: Spenhaes Liverpool M. 8. Report and Proceedings of the Manchester Field Natural- ists’ and Archzologists’ Society for 1877-78....-++-.+++++ Manchester F. N. S. (BY PURCHASE.) A Monograph of the British Spongiade. Bower bank. Vol. I. Ray Society, 1864. ” ” ” ” ” II. ” 1866. ” ” ”» ” ‘ III. ” 1874. Volume XXXII. of the Palzontographical Society. Issued for 1878. B 2 SOCIETIES ASSOCIATED, WITH WHICH THE SOCIETY EXCHANGES PUBLICATIONS. Barrow Naturalists’ Field Club. Brighton and Sussex Natural History Society. Bristol Naturalists’ Society. Glasgow Natural History Society. Leeds Naturalists’ Club. Liverpool Literary and Philosophical Society. Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club. Liverpool Microscopical Society. Manchester Field Naturalists’ Society. Northampton Natural History and Field Club. Nottingham Naturalists’ Society. Watford Natural History Society. Wigan Literary and Scientific Society. : . 21 HONORARY MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Mectings. ARCHER, FRANK, ESQ, B.A. .....essseee seers Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Bentuam, Geo., Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S.......25, Wilton Place, London, S.W. Brapy, H. Bowman, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.8., . DR Mes Sia goptdce see odag dense sdesceavonaseacurion ees Mosley street, Newcastle-on-Tyne BUCKLAND, FRANK, Esq., M.A., &c. .....- 4, Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, S.W. CARPENTER. W. B., EsQ., M.D., F.R.S....University of London, Burlington Gardens, London, W. CoTTon, Rev. W. C., M.A. «ee ceeseeeee cere Frodsham *Davies, D. C., EsQ., F.G.S. ..-.eeeeeeeeee Oswestry *Dawkins, W. Boxp, Esq., M.A., Fl R. ., BGS. .ceccsc-csccnesscesscconconscccccscsonscseces "Norman road, Rusholme, Manchester * EGERTON, SiR P. DE M. Grey, Bart., M.P., ELR.S., F.G.8. ccccsesecee: cerenreeteceterens Oulton Park, Tarporley *Hiccins, Rev. H. H., M.A, «..-..-::-eseeee ee Rainhill, Liverpool Hooker, Dr. J. D., FRB. «.--.e essere rere Royal Gardens, Kew, London, W. *Hucues, Pror. T. McKenny, M.A,, E.S. Tt BGS. Gree ncecnss co cee seo cer. 26-2- Trinity College, Cambridge HUXLEY, Pror. T. H., LLD., F.RS., Pu.D., F.L.S., F.G. CP ec oe oe oth "Museum, Jermyn st., London, S.W. Jupp, J. W., Esq., F.G.S. ......---+ ....s.-Science Schools, South Kensington, London, S.W. *MACKINTOSH, D., Esq., F.G.S.. ..49, Peel st., Lower Tranmere. Bhead *Morrat, T., Esq., M.D., F.G. S., F. -R. Hh S. Hawarden *Morton, G. H., Esq., F.G.S. ......- ..122, London road, Liverpool *PRICE, J., ESQ., M.A... --eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee __56, Watergate street, Chester *Raxg, E., Esq., F.LR.G.S.... 0.0. eee eee: Devonshire road, Birkenhead Spooner, C. E, Esq., C.E., F.G.S..........Bron-y-Garth, Portmadoc TynDALL, Pror. J., LL.D., F.R.S. .....-... Royal Institution, Albermarle street, : Tondon, W. *VizE, Rev. J. E., M.A, ......-0- seer Rector of Forden, Welshpool Warren, Hon, J. B. LEICESTER.........--- 67, Onslow sq., Brompton, London Watson, Hewett CoTrret, Esa. -....---- cs pad Ditton, Kingston-on-Thames, urrey CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. GREENING, MR. N.. .u...cscccesserseeeessereee eee Warrington LEATHER, MR. F. S......-..0022ceeereeeeeeteeeees Delamere Lodge, near Northwich *READE, MR. OSWALD A.....---0e-eeeee eee eeeee Royal Naval Hospital, Bermuda *RowsTON, MR. R. ........-cescersesconceeseesecees Kingsley, Alton, Hants RUDDY, MR. THOS. ......cce.sseesceeeneceeenenee Pale, Corwen *THOMAS, Dr. Hy .......ceceeeeceeeeee The Hydropathic Establishment, Llandudno NOTICE. —pa——— mes THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS are due on the Ist of MAY in each Year. Members who have not paid for the present year are respectfully requested to forward the amount (Five Shillings) to the Hon, Treasurer, MR. JOHN MILLS, Chemist, Eastgate Row. LIST. .OF MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Meetings. Abell, Mr. E. G............78, Northgate street Acheson, Rey. J. H., M.A... Rock Mount, Liverpool road COUR OWLTA cto Je leiei were e vie(dle e's 13, Victoria road Alcock, AMIIBR 3s warsiantenepapereeieigte ” ” Allen Mr. Bulkeley ........ West Lynn, Altrincham Allen, Mrs. Bulkeley ...... ” ” Astley, Mr. H. E .......... Dorchester House, Boughton LABtIEY so MIES. , (o\0ssnole salerenil ; = ” ” Ayling, Mr. J. W.........-..78, Northgate street Ayrton, Mrs. ........+.+.--Abbot’s Rock, Liverpool road Ayrton, Mr. Wi sisvotaauevoiaieiaie ine ” ” ” Ayrton, Miss .sescceeeereees "4 49 a3 *Baillie, Mr. E.J.........+..13, Eaton road Baillie, Mrs. E. J... ..sese0e is ” Baillie, Mr. A. K.......... Waverton Bailie. Mrwb yes ates Selec a Baker, Mr. R. Barrington ..4, Brunswick villas, Shooter’s Hill, Kent Baker, Mrssteicst crevice cisisinic ns 17, Hamilton street, Bishopfields Baker, Rev. Edgar J., B.A.. Abbey street Barker; Muss. ote saciccteciete 148, Boughton Barlow, Mr. + Bs sec ucesccice All Saints’ School, Iloole Bayne, Miss ..........++.+-3, King’s Buildings * Bayne, Miss M..........++- ” ” *Bedford, Rev. J. L., M.A., F.L.S.. Bridge Place House Bedford, Mrs... 2... ceseeers ” ” ” Belbeiir iG sea. Cob cereus 10, Newgate street Bennett, Miss..........+000- Grey Friars Biddulph, Mr. O. E..... ...Black Friars Birchy) Mab. 0. sco areverene ners Corville, Liverpool road Birch, Miss ................24, Upper Northgate strect Burley, MOBS AS oe «c/eeluserieale 1, Stanley place 23 LIST OF MEMBERS—continucd. Birley, Miss L. .... .8, Chichester street Blackburne, Mrs. J. Treland.. Roodee Lodge Blayney, Mr. A.. ......Chichester street Blayney, Mrs. i plement py ” Blelock, Mr. C. xf Re castetaannie .. The Cross Blower, Mr. T. B ...2e..6, The Groves Blower, Mr W.. SPReERifats ate si oe Williams’ terrace, Hoole, Chester Bonnalie, Mr. G.......0+.0> 15, Hamilton street, Bishopfields Booth, Mr. Lawrence........ 11, Victoria road Boucher, Mrs .......0+0.008- Bridge street row Bowen, Rev. Canon, M.A. ..St. Mary’s Rectory Bowen, Miss ........ Pane 19 ” OWEN; DEISB AC vesavei ets ove: dimies we Bowers, Mr. H. MEE hoc ses Abbot's Lodge, Liverpool road Bowers, Mrs. H. R. ....... ” Box, Mr. §....... ACEC Mein Frodsham street Box, Mr. W. H..... 2.200 Brassey, Miss .......e20 008 | Abbot’ s Gr ange, Liverpool road Brassey, Miss Janet .......- Bridgman, Mr. J. .....+.0e Oaklands, Hoole road Briscoe, Mr. J. J. ,.....--..Thornton Hall, Childer Thornton Bridge, Mr. J. C., M. A. "Mus. Bac... Grosvenor place Broadbent, Mr. J. ...seecese Flookersbrook Brown, Mr. F.F. ..........Curzon Park ” rows, MISS Si ae winlove nie (ase /ese 144, Boughton Brown, Mr. C..... . . The Folly, Flookersbrook Brown, Dr. Samuel, M. B., M. C., Edin.,.23, Grosvenor street Brown, Mr. W. H.. > Brdae street row Bryans, Rey. W., M. po Serica Wits Vicarage, ‘Tarvin *Buckler, Rev. J. ¥,, M.A. ..S. Hilary’s, “Liverpool road Buckler, Mirgii baits, bid si dicen Bull, Mr. Stanhope......... ‘Edgar House, re ity w alls ; Bull, Mrs. Stanhope ........ , Bullin, Mr. F., L.D.S8., R.C.S.22, Nicholas street Burnett, Dr. .........-...-51, Hamilton square, Birkenhead Laie hae Dees oe eae ste ‘Crane street Bush, (Bp hey Uke Ne eit ale siaes 2, City Walls, West Bush, Nits. +5, sew tbaw esas. is evant Dr. As WV) 2: aeste eth e ciao Easteate row Campbell, Rev. E. A. Pitcairn, M.A, J.P... Vicar’s Cross Candlin, Mr. C. eRe .Milford strect, Mold Carrington, Mr. I Ad, Sic . The Friars Cartwrieht, Wire Ps. ee acjare Bridge strect Catherall, Mr. T. ....c00.. Holly Bank, Queen’s Park Cawthorne, Mrs........ . Waverton Cawthorne, Miss ...... Late ere oo Cawthorne, Miss L. ... Chester, The Lord Bishop of.. The ‘Palace, Dee side Cholmondeley, Rev. Canon ..St. Wer burgh’s, Grosvenor Park road Chmrton,, Miss’. séics¢ veeeeeeeeeFern Bank, Liverpool road Gibb, Miss ....... ates os “A a Gibson, Mr. J. M. .......... Buckley, near Chester Gilbert, Miss R.. .....»»Park House, Curzon Park Golborne, Mr. he hy ireittis sete 8, White Friars Golborne, Mrs. A. B......++ 59 ” Golder, Mr Se csieel .+..-2, Egerton terrace, Iloole road Golder, Miss F, Piansiswlde evens ” ” ” Golder, Mr. Jas. Tolputt..... * Ee Goldsack, Mr. Jno.......... Chichester street Gorst, Miss .. ....sceesserece Spring Villa, Liverpool road Gorstj¢ Miss Mo. 5 2 .sccaectes Granger, Mr. F. M., M.R.C.S., ae RECEP; z., . House ‘Surgeon, Infirmary Grantham, PRGV EL sefvielers's «0s Chester Green, Mrs John... «iiss sess Wold House, Hawarden (GO Griee WM irc reietetilare sere: “1s 26, St. Martin’ s-in-the-fields Gregg, Mr. R.....seeceecess Stanley Place Gregg, Miss......+.45 Sadr Gregg, Mr. W. .....ss.000-: 2, W atergate square *Grentell, Rev. A.S., M.A., F.G.8.. . Mostyn House School, Parkgate Griffith, Mr. G. R..... 30, Hough Green Griffith, Mirgs Geo kUenars ac elas Gathithey Wir ow eacas ane eo "93, "Brook ‘street Griffiths, Mr. Jno..... ae 14, Queen street Griffiths, Mrs. Jno.........- Ar a Griffiths, Mr. T. W......... 5, Hough Green Griffiths, Mr. J. K. ........ “4 5 *Grocott, Mr. E. A... c.c0s. as High street, Nantwich (TOOM SN NGISS Oh velsisie clei ss ano. 25 Exton Park, Parkgate road Groome, Mr. T. M. ........ Curzon Park Haining, Dr. W....0-se< 000. 52, Watergate strect Hamilton, Mr. A., M.R.C.S. .40, Watergate street Plamilton, WMrs |. cseleteccivics wietee Hoole House, Hoole Hanlon, Mr. P. J. ...-ee eee 34, Old Broad street, London (E.C.) Hardy, Mr. J. E.. 111i Phe Blue School, The Northgate Harrison, Mr. Matthew . aaa . 26, Castle street *Harrison, Mr. J. H......... .80, Watergate street Harrison, Miss: ......ss00+8 06 Harrison, Mrs. Jno. ........ is, "Nicholas street Harrisson, Mrs. Harnett .. |. Fern Bank, Rock Ferry Haswell, Mr. G.H. ........ 84, Foregate street Haswell, Mr. W. D......... Henderson, Mr. J. E........ 76, Lower Bridge street Henderson, Mrs. J. E. ...... ay 7 A Henderson, Mr. J. W. ...... ~ Heppel, Mr. W........... “16, "White "friars Heppel, Miss L........ eienieies $9 “a Heppel, Miss M. E. ir oyensy F Heppel, Miss A. H. te hy * Heppel, Mr. E. M........... Hickman, Mr. F. F. ........ 145, Northgate street 27 LIST OF MEMBERS—continued. Hickman, Miss .....++++++-17, The Groves Higgins, Miss ....+. sssesees Manor House, Overleigh Hignett, Mrs. ......seeeee .Curzon Park Hillyard, Rev. Canon, M.A. . Oakfield, Tiverton Hincks, Mr. J..W.....+++++2, Watergate square Hobday, Mr. J. wee ceeeeees Alexandra Villa, Liverpool road Hobday, Mr. E.......+++++- ip op ss Hodges, Mr. W...s.+eeees .. Eastgate row Hodges, MisS ...sseeseeeees oy Holmes, Mr. J. G..esssevees Nicholas street Holme, Rev. A. P., M.A. . . Tattenhall Holland, Mr. R.......-++--. Norton Hill, near Runcorn Horton, Rev. Frank, 3.A.... Bickerton Vicarage, Malpas How, Mr. A. W. wees seen 4, Nicholas street *Howson, Very Rev. J. S.,D.D ..The Deanery Howson, Miss....+++ Sh.bdec Howson, Miss M. ......+-4+ Ap ” Hughes, Mr. T., F.S.A. ....Grove terrace, The Groves Hughes, Mr. Thos. C. ....-- 5 pa a0 Humberston, Miss.... ..... Newton all, Chester Hunt, Mr. W. C. ......+++-22, Queen street Huxley, Mr. Jno, Junr. ,...12, Cheyney lane ” ” *Jebb, Mr. G. R., C.E. ......The Laurels, Shrewsbury Jephcott, Dr. S.T........-- 82, Foregate street Johnson, Mr. E........--++- 1, Alexandra terrace, Hoole road Johnson, Mr. Bryan ........ 34, King street Pohusony Nine Dass cusses © Bache Hurst, Liverpool road Johnson, Mrs. T Johnson, Miss...... 000004: 4 ” . Johnson, Mre Wie Hiecceecns ” ” ” Johnson, Mr. A..ssccovsees " ” ” Johnson, Mr. W. .....eee0s 29, George street Johnson, Mr. ....seeeeerees St. Paul’s School, Boughton Johnson, Mr.M.........+6+- 12, White friars Johnson, Mrs, M. ......+++- Bridge place Jones, Mr. T. Williamson .. Watergate street Jones, Mr. John....e+seeeee Curzon Park Jones, Miss. .... si scans cineinie ” 5s Jones, Mr. Watson R. ...... Flookersbrook Jones, Mr. Wallace .... ...Cromwell Bank, Upton Jones, Mr. T. Broadhurst ..The Cross Jones, Mr. Robt. W......-- 6, Weaver street Jones, Miss ......++++++++++29, Nicholas street Jones, Mr. T. A. seevcceses ” ” Jones, NE. NV 3) Aus teteteainiotaie © ” ” Jones, Miss Maggie ........1, King’s buildings Jones, Mr. Il. Watson ......11, Grosvenor Park road Jones, Mr. John...........-+47, Nicholas street Keartland, Miss .......+.+..106, Brook street Kenyon, Dr. ......sseeeeeee 11, St. John street Kilner, Rev. J. M........+-- 3, Hough Green Kilner, Miss .....--eeeeee+s ” ” 28 LIST OF MEMBERS—continued. Kingsley, Mra ..5. 2.00 2++0 0. Byfleet, Weybridge Station Kingsley, Miss 3.6 w aieare wimnecel ots ” ” ” Winpsley, Mr. GA: sissies ” ” Knowles, Mr. R...:.%+02ss002ls Grosvenor street Knox, Mr. Jas.....000.0. ‘Mainwaring Farm, Saltney, Flintshire Nghe) Mise. < mcnan mince et - = Ladmore, Mr. E. J..........33, Cuppin street Eiamonty Mrs As siete eeleteiare se 3, City Walls (West) Lamont, Mr.S....... Br eapoakei ” 9 Tiamont, Miss DT. < oc.« sistem tare Latham, Mr. Sis Sateen ee Latham House, Liverpool road Latham, Mr: Hi. -AY Gateeut = Tiawrence, Dr. A. 5 cscivddees The Asylum, Chester Leather, Mr. Simeon........ Delamere Lodge, near Northwich Leather, Mrs. Simeon..,..... Lee, Miss ..... Sooo .. The ‘Quillets, Liverpool road Lees, Mr. W., Junior........ 1, Hamilton terrace het eh Mire Wim siarctetelet- ‘5 $5 Manleys MISS: "2. cso omieiataamiate Lower Bridge strect *Manning, Mr. J. B. ........ The Castle, Chester Manning, Miss M. A. ...... Marsden, Miss... .. 2.00 -easc 25, Upper Nor theate strect Marsden, Miss E............. a Marshall, Mir. Aa” sco e ceca 79, "Brook ‘street Massie, Admiral............3, Stanley Place Massy, \ Mirai avsis craters pois ae Mansfield House, Hough Green Massy, aNlissmernipe = scene: a * Mays, Rev. A., M.A., LL.B. Queen’ s Park Mays; Mrs3 Aa eater ines. McEwen, Dr., J.P. ........ 26, ° Nicholas street McEwen, Mrs. ....... chops McGregor, Mrs. A. ...:...- 28, "Eaton road MoEfattie; Mir. Ji Boake 6, Eaton road 99 “e LIST OF MEMBERS—continued. McKerchar, Mr. J........... 54, Crane street Meacock, Mr. T. B. ........ 19, Bouverie street petals) Mins Wiser cuicele's's siairin a Eastgate row Mais, Mies: a5 «vw WUE Rs 9 # Menchull, Me. ac.0sc:. 3: The Northgate Mocatta, Mrs...............7, Upper Northgate street Mocatta, Miss.......... Molineux, Mrs. .......... |; Plas Issa, Mold ; Montgomery, Rev. J. K. ....Abbot’s Villas, Liverpool road ‘ Morecroft, Mr. A. H. ...... 25, Castle street, Liverpool Morecroft, METS straw Gein wre ad + 19 Moreton, Mr. J. E., EF. R.C.S. Tarvin - { Moreton, Mrsiv vets ossates Morris, Mr. % ea eliee s/he ark ; Woodlands, Ledsham Morris; MrscR. fa..iieacees Morris, Mr. W. G., L.D.S., R.C. s. E.. Ely White friars Morris, ae erectus ve ware s[e'= @ Miss Birch’s, Upper Northgate street WWEoss) Mir Gis es5 oie eee oi ..,Abbot’s buildings, Liverpool road Moss, WEISS! staal daa ia eigd stece .» Hoole Villa, 2, Hamilton street Mowile, Mr. Jasisio.vs/anies-a's The Cedars, Hoole Mowle, Mr. J. A. svcasicees Bs # Mowle, Miss ......se00. Munns; Mr Feces : 1.43, Pepper street Nicholson, Mr. R., J.P. ....Abbot’s field, Liverpool road Nicholson, Mr. J. M. ...... Riverside House, Boughton Nicholls, Mr. F......... ....47, White friars Okell, Mr. W. H......... .. City Walls (South) *Okell, Mr. E. W. ..cecuccee + “e Okell, Miss ...... Cates carsetes a <5 Okell, Mr. Po ERSae ae. a oe Okell, Miss M. G. .,........48, Queen street Okell, Mr..G: Boi wanes ° Oldtield, Mr Jove cweae ce : ..68, Northgate street Oldfield, Mrs...........+. Oldmeadow, Mr. G. E., J unr, 110, Foregate street Orrett, Mr. A. ic ses occ vue de ‘Newgate street Orton, Mr. R. O., J.P.......Tattenhall Owen, Miss....-+++++ee++++8, Queen street Owen, Miss .......+.++++++. Upton Heath, near Chester Owen, Rev. C. H...........Boughton, Chester Owen, Mrs. Alfred ........2, Stanley place Palo Mr Frank « ..heeetes« Chichester street Palin; Mro\G:.. Vo segkicesimee 9 ” Parry, Mr. C. .......0.0+....98, Foregate street Parry, Mrs. C. Pee ee eee eres » ” Parry, Mr. G02 ispecies Parry,: Mr. Wiiticcaclotnaeatnt ds Black Friars Parry, Mr. Jas., Junr. ......The Bars, Foregate street *Parry, Mr. T. Be M.B.....,..The Shrublands, Hoole Payne, Miss.......0...++.+-1, Abbey court Payney Mis8 A. (esasies se aes ” ” Pemberton, Miss .......... The Mount, Boughton Phillipson, Mr. J. .......... 12, Liverpool road 30 LIST OF MEMBERS—continucd. Potts, Mr. C. W. ....0.. ...Heron Bridge Potts, Miss 1s. S. 7 ciascacient “39 rs Potts, Miss A. M. .......00% ” ” Potts, Capt. H. J. we eaeeee Watergate House Preston, Mr. J.J. cscccseces 24, Crane street Preston, Rey. G., M.A. ..,. Abbey square Price, Miss ......+. sss+++-.06, Watergate street Price, Rev. Elis Merete le Overleigh Cottage Price, Mr. C. Godfrey ......The Groves, Erbistock, Ruabon Price, Mr. Paul ......sss00. Bryn-tirion, Chichester street Price, Miss M. J. ..ccvevees 9 ” ” Prichard, Mr. Geo. ........10,St John’s road, Queen’s park Prichard, Miss .....seeeees ” ” ” Pritchard, Miss ........e00: 11, Cheyney lane Puget, Miss Louisa Du...... Flookersbrook House Pye, Mr. Jas. wespeeeeeerees 39, White Friars Raikes, Mr. Il. C., M.P. ....8, Stanley place Ramsden, Mr. W......+5>- Cheshire Observer, Eastgate street Rayner, Miss .........s000% Ash Grove, Wrexham road Reade, Mr. A. U., M.R.C.S...Upper Northgate street Reeves, Mr. J..ss.sccvevess 8, Grosvenor Park road Reilly, Mr. Owen .......55. 1, Abbey Green Reilly, Mrs. Owen....es e059 ” Reynolds, Mr. E. ......+.+.Trinity street Rhodes, Mrs. ..+++-++e++++» Lork Villas, Liverpool road Richmond, Mr. W. M....... Eastgate street Richmond, Mr. G. B. ......Pyecroft House, Handbridge Roberts, Mr. F. E......... .. Thornycroft, Queen’s Park Roberts, Mrs. F. E. ......5. Roberts, Mr. R. ...ssse000+- Lhe Firs, Newton, Chester Roberts, Dr. .eeas-e5, Abbey square Roberts, Mr. J. Sheriff...... 86, Watergate street Roberts, Miss Jane..ssseeees 9» ” Roberts, Miss Eleanor ...... ” ” Roberts, Miss Pattie ....++++ 5» ” Rogers, Mr. Jno. .....++++.6, Stanley place Rogers, Mr. W. .......+++++74, Watergate Flags Rouw, Mr. T. J...eeeee8+++5@ Mr. Hodges, Eastgate row Royle, Mrs. T. V. ....+++++.Curzon Park Royle, MisS.....seeseeeeeee 99 aa Royle, Mr. T. RP. ......+.Hough Green House Royle, Mrs. T; R. Pe eeeeee ” ” Salisbury, Miss ......+.+. ..12, Lorne street Scott, Rev. S. Cooper, M.A..St. John’s Rectory Scott, Mr. Jn0. scewcces sees The Bank, Eastgate street Scotland, Major ............ lhe Elms, Pulford, Wrexham Searancke, Mr. 8. 8....... ..Gorphwysfa, Prestatyn, Rhyl Sharp, Mr. F. W. weceseee es Stone House, Eaton road Shaw, Mr. J., Junr. .....6.. Bridge street *Shepheard, Mr. T., F.R.M.S.Kingsley Lodge, Liverpool road Shepheard, Miss......++.+++ se Shone, Mrs......eeessseeees 42, Watergate street *Shone. Mr. W., F.G.S. .... ” »” 31 LIST OF MEMBERS—continued. Shone, Mr. J.B. ..... .44, Watergate street Shone, Mrs. J.B. .... *Shrubsole, Mr. G. W., E-G.8, 126, Northgate street *Siddall, Mr, J. Dy .csccnees 156, Bridge street Siddall, Mrs. ..... Simpson, The Rev. Samuel, M.A.. "Kingston House, Chester Skipwith, Mr. A. P......... The Leadworks, Chester Sloane, Mr. W. ............Guilden Sutton Smith, Mr. T.. we eeeeeeee Mollington Smith, Mr. T. Tee sioiefaiehatey«\sfcis : Smith, Mr. 8. sdeesnes 16, Nicholas street Smith, Miss.. ‘ie | Abbot’ s Hayes, Liverpool road Smith, Miss Fanny .seeee++Hampton Lodge, Liverpool road Smith, Mr. F.,............. Beechwood House, 10, Canal street Smith, Mrs: vee ajees a's rae Oe ” ” ” SIMUL), MISHA. § siete! sie ejeine saree fs 3 A Smith, Miss Fi viecicc ceva b 7 of os emith, MissiTus [oi sces otecs.s os =e DSTI LISS ce lersieie fev nieve Alt}, Eaton road Smylie; MISSI) syeiieleie7s) ale) aisle Crabwall Hall, Chester Snelson, Mr. Jas. ...siceees 10], Boughton Sparling, Rev. W., B.A. ....5. Barnabas Mission House Spencer, Mr. 8. ............Hastgate street SPENCEE, NET! clajelsienis's aes vials Chemist, Bridge street Spooner, MisS.....e.e.eeeee Newton Cottage, nr. Chester Stevenson, Mr. A...........24, Queen street *Stolterfoth, Dr. H., M.A. ..Queen’s Park Stolterfoth, Miss .........55 Stolterfoth, Miss L. ........ Storrar, Mr. D.M.......... ‘New: cate House H.M. Geological Survey, 11, Bold “Strahan, Mr. Aubrey, M.A., F.G.S. } square, Chester oy: Summers, Mr. E. ..........17, Egerton street Sumner, Mr. A....... eistatarare ee Castle Esplanade Summer, Mrs, AL so yetics neon 5 z Sykes, Mrs.......++0+++++++.Croes Howell, Rossett: ”» ” Eats AVETS..; syy.sie's ateinroa ..+e..31, Pepper street Tait, Miss ...... aicitcale tholece's Tait, Miss Jane H..,........ Tait, Miss M. Bi Bee eh ’9 3 Tarver, Rey. Canon, M. Le "Stisted Rectory, Braintree, Essex Tatlock, Mr. J. ......-. int a1, St. John street Taylor, Mr. J.. M.R.C.S. ne Newgate street Taylor, Mr. H. Aone ct Curzon Park Taylor, Miss Taylor, Mr. A. G. .. vsmeudee ‘78, Watergate street Maylor, Misi 5.0.00 s\stenree bile Meadow Vi iew, Dee banks Maylor, Mr. Jy Bs. «« walsatersisle The Cottage, Little Sutton Thomas, Mr. 'T.. Hi. oceans ..11, White friars Thomas, Miss . aidcd Memaae oe Se Thomas, Mr. E. Tov Rriotitencis Thomas, Mr. T. Ll.. tT Ash Tree ‘House Flookersbrook Thomas, Mrs. T. hay: Brey cot i ” Thompson, Mr. J., J.P. . _. Boughton Hall” Thompson, Mrs. J. ........ ” ” 532 LIST OF MEMBERS—continucd. Thompson, Mr. W. .....-+. 43, Frodsham street Thomson, Miss I. ..........2, Abbot’s Hayes, Liverpool road SPrpbrts; Wire Gre ata siete es ae The Eastgate Tilston, Miss ..........-.-.-1, King’s buildings Aran lers Wr. (Gre iesieretasias seine 45, Nicholas street Titherington, Mrs........+++ Dee Hills, Boughton Titherington, Maro taaiiaw sce 59 " Titherington, Miss.........- * 3 "DOUG Sy LISS): Selects cate cole wees 31, Hough Green Odd; Nass E RCAC (cic alalrelaers a 9 Todd, Miss vt sc.ccseeeeuns s *F as Todd; Miss MOM eens Tomlin, Mrs i oseew eae ecole Thorpe Villas, Liverpool road Tophatny) Mr Oiencsshir- «s Darland Hall, Wrexham Topham). Mir Wo iae.cssiatc's « Curzon Park Towers, Rev. M. H., M.A. .. Upton Park, Chester Burner) Mise. saisstcasisis «t's o's Curzon Park Vaughan- Lloyd, Miss ...... Queen’s Park Vaughan-Lloyd, Miss E. .... *Vincent, Mr. W. ..... rit Cambrian road WamcCerte MUrsweVy er 'sc sisisininle) sie . x Wakefield, Mr. James ......2, Chichester street Wakeheld; (MISS... 000 cnen e's % + Wakefield, Mr. T........... *Walker, Mr. A. O., F.L.S...The Leadworks, Chester Walker, Mrs. A. O. See oo ae * ar Walker, Mr..F; A. cts too. a Walker, Miss ......0000 ..12, ‘Liv erpool road SV eer, ever Hi, ol wi 10s eee ale Newton Bank, Chester Walker, Miri Sili, cea ss-eten Lion Brewery, Pepper street IWialley; MOSS) Gieras cco ereiice _18, Eaton road Ward) Mra: AG cei sitamaterele's Aston Hall Colliery, Hawarden Wards Mrs Jas. Cece sce ele 11, Hough Green Waters, Dr.... ............ Nicholas street Waymouth, Mr. W.S.......9, White friars Waymouth, Mrs. ......++6- Weaver, Mr. W. M. "Westminster buildings * Webster, Mr. G. Watmough, F.C.S...24, Eaton road Webster, Mrs. G. Watmough Wests Mir. He Bi.o* janice s rate sos Faulkner street, Hoole road Wetherell, WT on weet .. Ash Grove, Wrexham road Whaley, Mr. S. piers i White friars White, Miss E. ............5, Abbey street Wilbraham, Miss .......-+. 5, King’s buildings Wilbraham, Miss E. ........ a aS Wilbraham, Miss F. ........ x +5 Wilkinson, Mr. Ke. .r.2..5 > 21, Victoria road Williams, Mr, W. Maysmor, Vebaiielciniels (evisis'asisieraleleieie, . Dingle Bank Williams, Mrs. Ww. Maysmor. Pe NWValliamiss (MISS. sem ev elelee aie «\- Stone Bridge House, Chester Williams. Missis.. gociece-. a Williams; iron. ic ween s clo Frodsham street bridge 338 LIST OF MEMBERS—continued. Williams, Mr. J. E. ,.......The Eastgate Williams, Mr, F, H.,.......35, Parkgate road Williams, Mr. T. ..........6, Northgate street Williams, Rev. Watkin, M.A..Bodelwyddan Willis, Miss .....0s.eceees Thorncliffe House, Liverpool road Wilson, Mr. T. 8. ..........Forest House, Chester Wimperis, Miss ........... . Moor House, Flookersbrook Wimperis, Miss J,.......... “4 ” Winstanley, Miss ..........Riverside, Boughton Wiseman, Mr. J. ........+. 21, Seller street Waseman, Mr. iC... svpcsss. 3s if Wiseman, Miss A......+.04+ 55 a Wood Mrs. < oc ks'cce es :++-+-18, Queen street Wood; Miss, fi deenebcice coc) be Be Woodcock, Miss S. ........6, Lumley place, St. John street Wynne, Miss S. H. ........ Shipgate House, Lower Bridge street Wynne, Miss F..... piataiorails ; ay “A +5 ” Yeadon, Mr. Thos. ........Abbey square Yeatman, Mr, F. S. .......+,Dee Villas, Sealand road Zwilchenbart, Mr. R. ...,..Richmond terrace, Boughton a To prevent a recurrence of a frequent misunderstanding, Members are reminded that their Names ave retained on the Society's Books, and their Subscriptions considered due, until notice has been given to the contrary, according to Rule 8. Wirepham Society of Patural Setence. ESTABLISHED 1872. OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY. President. EDWARD WILLIAMS, Esq., M.D. Vice- Presidents. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL A. T. JONES, V.C: Officers of Sections. Physical and Chemical Section : CaaiRMAN—*rR. WM. FIIGGING occ ececeeeeesee seen 19, King Street SrorETARY—Mr. W. H. MUNNS, B.A., B.Sc...-Grove Park School Biological and Geological Section : CHAIRMAN—T. EYTON-JONES, Ese., M.D.......Gvosvenor Lodge SrorETARY—Mk. N, R. GRIFFITH, F.G.S.....+ ..Grove Road. Hon. Creasurer, Mr. DAVID JOHNSON, F.G.S., F.C.S., Grosvenor Road. Bon. Secretaries. ScIENTIFIC....+++++ Mr. T. BENNION ACTON..... Grove Road GENERAL... eee eee Mr. ALFRED C. BAUGH ... .. 3, Temple Row Conunittee. THE ABOVE OFFICERS, ex-officio, AND Mr. W. LOW, Rev. T. KIRK, M.A. Mr. H. R. PRICE. 55 ANNUAL REPORT, 1877-78. Tux Committee have to report that the Society continues in a state of prosperity, for although there has been, in consequence of deaths and removals from the neighbourhood, a diminution in the number of Members since the last Report, there are still 132 Members on the books of the Society. During the year nine General Evening Meetings have been held at which Papers on the following subjects were read, viz. :— 1877. Oct. 30th—‘‘ On Gun Cotton and other Explosives” (illustrated with numerous experiments),” by Mr. G. WatmMoucH WEBsTER, F.C.S., of Chester. Nov. 13th--‘‘On Ancient Deep Sea Life” (with illustrations), by Mr. D. C. Davies, F.G.8., of Oswestry. 27th—“ On Air, Fire, and Water” (with experiments), by Mr. W. Parr, 1878. Ruabon. Jan. 15th—‘‘On the Chemistry of a Candle” (with numerous experiments), by Mr. Jno. MILxs, of Chester. », 29th—-‘‘On the Section of the Coal Measures at Plas Power Colliery, Glanrafon, near Wrexham,” by Mr. N. R. Grirritu, F.G.S. Feb. 12th—‘‘ On the Telephone, its constr uotion and principles involved,” by Mr. DavibD JOHNSON, F.G.5., » 26th—‘‘On the Anatomy and vigdilies of the Ear” ( illustrated by diagrams), by DR. EYTON-JONES. Mar. 26th—‘‘ Flowers and their Insect Visitors,” by Mr. T. BENNION AoTON. April 16th—‘‘ On various Physical Forces” ( etree experimentally), by Mr. DAVID JOHNSON, F.G.S., ” The attendance at these Meetings has been large, and the audience evinced much interest in the subjects and in the discus- sions which have in many instances followed the reading of the Papers. The Committee have, however, still to regret that more Members do not contribute Papers, or take a practical part in the scientific work, which it is the aim of the Society to develop, especially in relation to collecting information and working out details of the natural history of the immediate neighbourhood of Wrexham. The Committee hope that the establishment of a Free Library and Museum in Wrexham, which is now determined upon, will give some stimulus to scientific pursuits, and that a physical laboratory may ultimately be established, either in connection with the free library and museum or with your Society. 06 8 olL ° ne OM Once s 9 #13 ° : Si OTL0h ie ; 980 . ov t oe 0 0 F : (8) (0 15 e oTLTO > T OT 2 0) SES a 0 0 0 * : G3 & = 9 010 “* see vot = 4 ys F ‘yorlaay “NOH ‘SHNOPf AMTAVUA “9 | see “P19T “WI0E «429029Q “709K09 punof pun pauvrunxy QUOIZVSIOAUOD ‘09 & APISLL 1090 “II somor "Tt “H “IM souor “GT “ATL Ayoroog 104869 suey AVON RUS SST Amqsipy “tM UM “IN soy “IL jouyyneg “I sup IN xmoyd “IT Auvduog sey “ID 0 6T LOTF gpg POORS ‘LLg1 ‘4agoz9Q ~Y7Ok popua swag ayp sof szuaudng pun sygraoayg fo yuaiuazujs Ss AaAnsvIay Joinsva1y, SuiMg “ eee oes cen yueg SuIMQ «“ ‘bsq “ToyTeAA roqjog “ suorydtosqng ZIT mes yueg ut souryeq Ag "Id a“ LIST OF MEMBERS. — —— 4 Acton, Mr. T. Bennion......... + eee es Grove road Allmand, Mr. F..........00+e0e00ee02.bark Lodge Aspinall, Mr. H. E. ............+-++.-Salisbury Park Ault, Mr. Edwin........e0ses0+6e00e+ebBrymbo Bate, Mr. George .....e..eeeeeeeeveeed, Pen-y-bryn Baugh, Mr. A. C. .......0+2-.00eee0008) Lemple row Bradley, Mr. G. .......06 vesceeeveeess Grove road Broughton, Mr. U. .........+.eee+0+++. Grosvenor road SEROTONIN. (sate ae ulsiae0e.d cow cee Vanes ely Bury, Mr. J. Oswell ........ af easess se Detya walla Bury, Mr. Thos. ........+eeeeeeeeeeeee Grosvenor road Bury, Mr. James.....sseseeeseeeeeeeee Hilbury Chadwick, Mr. G. H. .............+...5, Erddig road Chadwick, Mr. J. A...................Burton Brewery Clarke, Mr. E.S. ..... esses ceeveees +» Cein-y-bedd Coleman, Mr. ...ccccecsscsesceesesees regent street Conran, Mr......eceseeeeseeeeeeeeeee- Grosvenor road Crawford, Mr. J. 8. .essseeeeeeeeeee +. Coed-y-glynn Davies, Ed., Esq., M.D. ..............Grosvenor road Davies, Mr. Howell ........++++00+++sbope street Davies, Mr. D. C. casssceceecceccceeee OSwestry Dennis, Mr. Henry.......... 00000000. Hafod-y-bweh Edisbury, Mr. J. F. ..........+++..... Grosvenor road Edwards, Alex. Wilson, Esq...........High Grove Evans, Mr, Richard ,,.,.sseeeeee++++. Lown Mill Evans, Mr. R. W. J... cseeeeeeeeee+sssdnfirmary Evans, Edward, Esq., J.P. ............ Bronwylfa Eyton-Jones, T., Esq., M.D. ..........Grosvenor Lodge i DGTT 9 be BREA tos did IOCMEeaErS .Plas Madoc, Ruabon Francis, Mr, A... sssecysseeesee eee oe Claremont Cottage, Rhosddu Fraser, Mr. James ....ees0seeee++ee++. Queen street Gamble, Mr. ....ceceseeegeceseeesess Queen Street Gittins, Mr, J..... cee ceeeceeseeeeeessbgerton House Greville, Mr. C. H. ..ceeeeeeeeeee eee Laurel Grove Greville, Mr. Herbert .....seesesseees 955 Fi Meriiuthi, ERCWs Lis “Ociimesmeceeiienio sce . Chester street Griffith, Mr. N. R., F.G.S. .......+ 2005 Grove road Groom, Mr.’Ernest .........ee20. .»-.20, King street 38 LIST OF MEMBERS—continued. Halden, Mr. W. A. ....0--2eeeseecees 37, Wrexham Fechan Hamshaw, Mr. ......cccccereses ...~-Chester street Hartshorne, Mr. G. .........+0- see soe Rhosddu Higgins, Mr. W....... eaten eee ce 19, King street Hilton, Rev. Canon .2....cevece cece ss St. Mary’s Parsonage Howell; Rev. D.:...: Wynnstay Williams, Miss .....ceeeeeeee rene neee Bodhyfrydd, Wrexham CHESTER : PRINTED BY G. R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR STREET. we THE EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Chester Society of Hatural Science STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS for 1878-79, TOGETHER WITH THE LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1879-80, AND THE ANNUAL REPORT, STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS, &c., OF THE WREXHAM SOCIETY. CHESTER: PRINTED BY G. R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR STREET. MDCCCLXXIX, _ oo - e Ae bY =e = : = ee : ¥ a7 - = - = : he . . 7 . Th io ‘ aa . oe. al ‘ PEI . 1trel pi , = ‘ = 7 ” ° . { § c dt aA _* ,¢ o!) aS @ ee Ta ra = ¢ OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE FOR 1879-80, = ited ik eee aan President : Pror. T. McCKENNY HUGHES, M.A., F.S.A., F.G.S., &c. Vice- Presidents : HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G., THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER, THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER, A. 0. WALKER, EsqQ., F.L.S., W. M. DOBIE, Esq., M.D., C. W. POTTS, Ese. Officers of Sections: BOTANICAL. CHAIRMAN—MR. J. PRICE, M.A........cc.ccccccseceesceseeeeeere 56, Watergate Street. SECRETARY—MR. J. B. MANNING ..........cccccseceeeceecceees The Castle. ZOOLOGICAL. CHAIRMAN—Mr, A. 0. WALKER, F.L.S..............020002.The Leadworks. SECRETARY—Mr,. T. SHEPHEARD, F.R.M.S... Kingsley Lodge, Liverpool Road. GEOLOGICAL. CHAIRMAN—Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S................ 126, Northgate Street. SECRETARY—Mr. W. SHONE, F.G.S............-222ceceeeeeeees Upton Park. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. CHarnMAN-—-Mr. G. WATMOUGH WEBSTER, F.C.S..... 24, Eaton Road. SECRETARY—MR. J. H. HARRISON ...... eee tee enone 80, Watergate Street. MICROSCOPICAL. CHarRMAN—H. STOLTERFOTH, Esq., M.A., M.D.......Queen’s Park. SECRETARY—MrR. J. D. SIDDALL ............... cee ceccee cee eee Bridge Street. Hor. Curator : Mr. AUBREY STRAHAN, M.A., F.G.S., Holywell. Hon. Creasurer : Mr. JOHN MILLIS, Eastgate Row. Hon. Secretaries : SCIENTIFIC......... H. STOLTERFOTH, Esq., M.A., M.D., Queen’s Park. GENERAL. ....+..0005 Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH, 30, Hough Green. Hon. Librarian: Mr. P. H. FLETCHER, 2, Hough Green. Committee : THE ABOVE OFFICERS, Ex-officio ; AND Mr. E. J. BAILLIE Mr. F. F. HICKMAN Rev. J. L. BEDFORD, M.A., F.L.S. Mr. W. H. OKELL Mr. J. GRIFFITHS Custodian : Mr. T. PRITCHARD, 10, Weaver Street. RULES. 1.—Tuat the Title of this Society be “ The Chester Society of Natural Science,” and that its object be the promotion of the study of Natural Science, by Lectures, Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers, and other suitable means. 2.—That the Officers be a President, Six Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Two Secretaries, a Chairman and Secretary for each Section, and a Librarian. 8.—That the Committee consist of the above-named Officers, who shall be Ex-Officio Members, and Six other Members of the Society, the President or Vice-President the Chairman ; and that the practical management of the Society be vested in the Committee, subject to the following Rules :— 4.—That every Candidate for Membership shall be proposed and seconded at a General Meeting, and, on paying the Subscription, shall become a Member ; the name of the Candidate, with that of a Proposer and Seconder, to be sent (in writing) to the Committee, previous to a General Meeting. 5.—That the subscription be 5/- per annum, payable in advance, and due the 1st of May in each year. 6.—That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special service to the Society, may be elected Honorary Members or Corresponding Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Members not to exceed Twenty-five. 7.--That each Member shall be allowed to introduce one non-resident friend at any of the Evening Meetings, 8.—That any Member desirous to withdraw from the Society, shall give notice (in writing) to the General Secretary, before the end of the year. 9.—That a majority of two-thirds present at any General Meeting shall i the power of expelling any Member whose conduct they deem objectionable. 10.—That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business ; Five Members to form a Quorum. 11.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Field Meetings in the year. The place of Meeting to be fixed by the Committee, and due notice to be given by the General Secretary. In case of bad weather, the Members of the Committee present shall decide whether the Excursion shall be postponed or not. 12.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Evening Meetings in the year, at which Papers shall be read and discussed. No Paper shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee. Objects of scientific interest may be exhibited at the Evening Meetings. 13.—That at the Annual General Meeting, which shall he held in the month of April, the Officers and Committee of the Society shall be elected by ballot; the Report of the past year and the Treasurer's Financial Statement read and adopted and alterations made, if needful, in the Rules, Nominations for the Committee to be sent (in writing) to the General Secretary, Six Days beforehand; and proposed alteration of Rules at least a Fortnight beforehand. Alterations in the Rules shall be sanctioned by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present ; and no alterations in the Rules shall otherwise be made. ANNUAL REPORT. >. Tue Committee of “The Chester Society of Natural Science,” in presenting the Highth Annual Report, have again to con- gratulate the Members on the continued prosperity of the Society. The number of Members now on the books is 633. Since the last Annual Meeting we have elected 73 Ordinary Members and 1 Honorary Member. We have lost by death and removal 58 Ordinary Members. The financial position of the Society is satisfactory, and the details of the Income and Expenditure will be found in the Treasurer’s Report. There will also be presented to the Members a balance sheet of “The Cross Memorial Fund.” The Committee appointed for the management of “The Kingsley Memorial Trust Fund” have now to state that the objects of the Trust are being carried out, and the awards, both prize and medal, were made last year at the Annual Conversazione. The names of those to whom the prize and medal were given are placed on boards in the Lecture Room of the Society, holding out a wholesome stimulant to the ambition of our Members, and marking at the same time our respect for the Founder of our Society. Your Committee, however, found in the practical working out of the Trust, that some of the bye-laws were unsatisfactory. These, after several meetings and careful con- sideration, have been revised, and have been printed and circulated. As the standard of requirements for the Kingsley Memorial Prize is somewhat high, our President, Prof. T. McKeEnny Hueues, when last amongst us, offered for the encouragement 6 of our younger Members, prizes to the amount of £5, to be competed for during the present year by those under sixteen years of age. As your Committee had the management of the local expenses connected with these lectures, a statement of the — 9 wo 7 accounts is furnished by the Treasurer, and it will be found that there is a small balance remaining after all expenses have been paid. We may here record, with pleasure, a visit we received last September from the ‘‘ Dudley and Midland Geological and Scientific Society. On that occasion our Museum was thrown open, objects of interest shown, and short addresses given on points of local Geology. Our visitors expressed themselves well pleased with their reception, and should like occasions arise, there is little doubt our Members would again do their best to contribute to the pleasures of the day, as nothing is more im- portant than mutual friendly relations, and an interchange of ideas amongst those engaged in kindred pursuits. The Museum of the Society is in good order, and has re- ceived many additions from the Presipent, Mr. A. O. WALKER, Mr. Sarvussoien, &c. A splendid slab of Actinocrinus pulcher, from the Wenlock Shale of Denbighshire, belonging to Mr. G. W. Surussote, F.G.S., was shown at the Annual Conversazione, and is at present deposited in the Society’s Museum. The Library of the Society, together with the more delicate museum specimens, have been removed from the Society’s large room, which was found unsuitable for them, to a room used by the Volunteer Artillery, and which is close at hand. Thanks to our Hon. Librarian, Mr. P. H. Fuetcuer, the books are in good order, and none have been lost. During the past year we have obtained many additional volumes, both through the kindness of Mémbers, from other Societies, and also by pur- chase. These will be found recorded elsewhere. It is much wished that Members would make more use of the Library than they do at present. Ifit could be shown that Members were anxious for a Reading Room, in which to see the scientific periodicals of the day, an effort would be made by the Com- mittee to meet this requirement. A wish having been expressed by some of the Members for a Botanical Garden in connection with the Society, the Sub- 8 Committee of the Town Council, who manage the Grosvenor Park, met our Committee at the Park on October 22nd, 1878, and they then very kindly allotted a portion of ground to be laid out for this purpose. Owing, however, to the great severity of the winter, and a change of park-keepers, this has not yet been done, though it is hoped that before another year has passed, it will be put in hand, so that the citizens, and strangers visiting Chester, may see arranged, in their natural orders, some, at least, of the wild flowers that adorn the lanes and fields of Cheshire and North Wales. We turn now to the more immediate work of the Society, which may be placed under the following heads :— 1. Excursions ; 2. Eventinc WALKS; 3. CONVERSAZIONE ; 4, GENERAL MEETINGS; 5. SEcTIONAL MEETINGS; 6. CLasses FOR INSTRUCTION. There have been Seven Field Excursions, when the following places were visited :— May LOU... ca saracesvoasvesuans Burras Moss, near Gresford Way QOUE Seevocenccazorecseiwers Ellesmere, Shropshire SUNG Al Ghiecasesccscrssssccasebecl The Great Orme’s Head atl g AGG os icccasen-cereseaneaee Hilbre Island (by Steamer) August 5th ...1:..c0.s6s, sseee Halkin Mountain August 22nd . ......ssecceee Delamere Forest September 10th ...........000 Valley of the Clwydog ~ At two of these excursions, to Halkin Mountain, and also to the Valley of the Clwydog, we were fortunate enough to have our President with us, and we always appreciate the readiness with which he identifies himself both with the pleasure and work of the day. One of the most successful excursions, both with regard to numbers and interest, was to Ellesmere. The day was fine, and we had the leadership of our old and constant friend Mr. MackintosH. The tea arrangements on all these occasions have been under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Biake, and Sat art 9 it has been found that by taking our caterers with us we have fared better than when trusting to those at a distance, often in remote localities, The Thursday Evening Walks were continued during the past year, and most of the old localities were visited, and it is to be hoped that Members will still cultivate amongst themselves a further acquaintance with the Fauna and Flora of the immediate neighbourhood. The Annual Conversazione was held October the 4th, in the Town Hall, kindly lent for the occasion by the Mayor (W. Farisu, Esq.) The Conversazione was one of peculiar interest, and, as usual, well attended. We were fortunate in having addresses from our President (Professor T. McKEnny Hucues), also from the Rev. W. S. Symonps, and other distinguished visitors. On this occasion, too, the Kingsley Memorial Medal and Prize were, for the first time, publicly awarded, and we all listened with especial pleasure to our President’s gracious and befitting words when presenting to Joun Pricz, Esq., M.A., the well-earned Kingsley Medal, by which we hope to commemorate earnest and original research in the fields of nature. For the Kingsley Memorial Prize there were six competitors, all with much of merit in their several collections, though the two best were from Miss H. Suiry and Mr. E. W. Oxett. These were considered so equal that the prize was divided. In the room devoted to the Microscopes there was much of interest, and a great variety of living organisms were shown, as well as slides with prepared objects; and, in this department, we beg to acknowledge the assistance we received from the Liverpool Microscopical and Wrexham Societies, also from the Rey. J. E. Vize, of Forden, who came over purposely to show his series of British Micro-fungi. We must here thank Caprain Bromrienp, Mr. James Rowtanp, Mr. Ruppy, and many others, for their valuable contributions, which added not B 10 a little to the adornment of our rooms as well as to the success of the meeting. The Liverpool Associated Soirée took place on the 31st of January, and to this our Members were cordially invited. Those who were able to attend could not but be struck with the vast resources of that great maritime and commercial centre, which draws to itself so many treasures from all parts of the world, and possesses a Museum, which not only contains unrivalled specimens, but affords opportunity for the study of Natural Science in all its branches. On March 25th our Members had great pleasure in visiting Wrexham, when the third Conversazione of the Wrexham Society of Natural Science was held in the Town Hall. It was decidedly in advance of the two previous meetings, thanks to the energy and zeal of some of the members. The Physical Section was well represented, and the instruments for illustrating this branch of science may well make us regret that we have not made further progress in the same direction. There have been Seven General Meetings during the winter of 1878-79, when the following Lectures were delivered :— 1878. Oct. 31st.— Natural Science at the British Association in 1878,” by Mr. Cuartes E. De Rance, F.G.8., &e. Nov. 27th.—‘‘ A Problem for Cheshire Geologists,” by Prof. J. W. JuDD, F.R.S. 1879. Jan. 2nd.—‘‘On the relation between the appearance of new forms of life upon the earth and the commencement of a series of locally continuous deposits,” by Prof. T. McKENNY HucuEs, M.A., F.S.A., F.G.S., (President of the Society.) Jan. 30th.—‘“ The Genus Peronospera (to which the Potato Disease belongs) and its allies,” by the Rev. JoHN E. VIZE, M.A. Feb. 27th.—‘‘Is nature cruel?” by the REv. H. H. Hiccrns, M.A., (President of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club.) Mar. 27th.—‘ The recent discoveries in Caves in Derbyshire,” by Prof. Borp Dawsgrns, M.A., F.B.S., F.G.S., &e. April 24th.—Annual Meeting. The titles of these Lectures speak for themselves, and show the variety of subjects which have been brought before the Society. We regret, however, that the attendance has not been 11 so good as in former years; this is perhaps partly due to the Gilchrist Lectures having come in to occupy many evenings, while the severity of the winter has been such that many may well have been deterred from leaving their homes. One Lecture, however, deserves especial notice, that of Professor Jupp. All who heard him must have been struck by the clear and lucid way in which the Professor spoke, and by the vast amount of original research he brought to bear on his subject. We trust we shall again have the pleasure and privilege of hearing him, and that some few of the hints and suggestions he threw out to us as a Society, may not be without their fruits. The more technical work of the Society is shown in the Papers read before the different Sections, and of which the following is a list :— 1878. BOTANICAL SECTION. Nov. 21st—An Opening Address, by Mr. J. Price, M.A., Chairman. 1879. Jan. 9th—‘‘ Ferns, Horsetails, Mosses, &e.: their study and collection,” by Mr. J. D. SIDDALL. Feb. 13th—‘‘ Germination,” by Mr. E. A. Grocorr. Mar. 20th—‘‘ Grasses and Sedges,” by Mr. E. J. BAILLIE. 1878. ZOOLOGICAL SECTION. Dec. 5th—Review of the past year, by Mr. A. O. WALKER, Chairman. 1879. Jan. 16th—‘‘ Surface Dredging on the Dee,” by Dr. H. STOLTERFOTH, M.A. 7 : Feb. 20th—--‘‘ Bee Culture,” by Mr. J. H. HARRISON. April 3rd—‘“‘ Ciliary Movements,” by Mr. J. Pricg, M.A. 1878. GEOLOGICAL SECTION. Noy. 7th—‘“‘ Review of Carboniferous Fenestella,” by Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.8., Chairman. Dec. 12th—‘“‘ Earth Sculpture, with particular reference to the Natural Scenery 1879. of N. Wales and Lake District,” by Mr. D. MackIntTosu, F.G.S. Jan. 23rd—‘‘ The Foundation Rocks of Britain,” by Mr. CHarLEs CALLAWAY, M.A., D.Sc., F.G.S. Mar. 6th—‘* Marine Denudation,” by Mr. W. SHONE, F.G.S. April 10th—‘‘ Hints to Competitors for the Kingsley Memorial Prize (1879),” by Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S. 12 1878. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY SECTION. Nov. 14th—‘‘ Recent advancement in Physical Science,” by Mr. J. H. HARRISON Dec. 19th—‘‘ The Sunbeam,” by Mr. W. M. ComBeEr. 1879. Feb. 6th—‘‘ The Chemistry of a Piece of Limestone,” by Mr. A. JOHNSON. April 17th—‘*‘ Dew, Hoar-frost, and Ice,” by Mr. G. WaTMOUGH WEBSTER, F.C.S., Chairman. In order to meet the wishes of some of our Members who have lately purchased Microscopes, Dr. H. Stonrerrors started a Practical Histology Class, on Feb. 11th. This was joined by about twenty Members, who, during the six demonstrations of which the course consisted, attended most regularly, and though the time was short, many did good work, and all were on the road to further improvement. Your Committee hope that this may be the commencement of meetings during the winter for practical microscopical work, since there is much in such an important scientific instrument as the Microscope that deserves special attention, and it is only when a person has thoroughly mastered the instrament, and acquired manual dexterity, that he can hope to be of use in working out special points connected with the subjects studied by the different Sections. To aid the Members in microscopical study, the Society has now a cabinet and collection of slides; these are kindly taken charge of by Mr. J. D. Sippaut, Bridge Street. Rules have been drawn up, so that the Microscopical Slides may be lent out to Members to study at home, and it is hoped that they may prove a source of pleasure as well as instruction. From amongst the officers of the Society we have to record the loss of Dr. JepHcorr. He was one of the first who joined the Society, and was on the Committee which framed its rules, Up to within a very short time of his death he was present at our Committee Meetings, and was an active Member, and will be much regretted by all who knew him. Your Committee, during the past year, have met thirteen times ; also, there have been meetings of Sub-Committees for special purposes. 18 The Committee, in again placing the Report in the hands of the Members, feel very sensibly that it is to the Members especially that they must look for a continuance of the pros- perity of the Society. New life from within will be our only sure strength. If we have the privilege of hearing, seeing, and enquiring into the pursuits of others, this must not preclude study on our own part, and, indeed, presupposes an interest in subjects which are inexhaustible. We anticipate Papers from many who, we trust, are working secretly and quietly, only to surprise us one of these days by the fruit of their labour. We beg to thank our Members for the support they have always given to the Committee, and we trust we shall continue to carry out the objects for which our Society was established, to the furtherance of its true interests. Noricre.—Catalogues of the Books in the Society's Library, with the recent additions, may be obtained from the Hon. TREASURER or the Custoptan— One Penny each. The Inbrary ts open to Members of the Society, for the issue of Books, every Thursday, from Two to Four o’ Clock; Books may also be obtained at any of the Evening Meetings. ‘yaUASVaNy, ‘NOP “LNGONIA “AX ‘STTIN NHOL *SHOLIG sionaay {ae MOTE “EL ; ‘e191 ‘Avy Y76G 792.4109 punof pup paununxey fo 6 L8IF fo 6 L181 foe gb io Gy aay ee spuvy s,tommsvary, ur“ 0 0 OgF ug [euUrsorg yeuontyy Ul souR[ed Ga tee “> “y ++ gonSopeyeg Aaviqvy JO I1kS a: ie ea) sabes 3c re ss 2s ++ pyos ent Be ss nb ++ gamnqoo'T satdoo 1of padtedot gurioure see] ‘sSutpa00 * qsniy, eUOONpH qstIyo[Iy) WoOrF aouryeq =“ -o1g 8,Aj@t0g JO Z ON Suyutg JO 3809 Firl9 ¢ qunoosoy Uorsinoxg puv oinqoa'T UO aouryeg =“ 0 01% ae wip i ae - gouvinsuy ay“ Ge Bez — Ae ar ie ‘om ‘UL00Y ee Om eet Ayowog peorydursoyuowled 0% uoyduosqng ‘ yo asn soy Ayot00g Suyeqaq pue AxeroqvT “ C11 61. .- a ‘s ot BS **sasuisod “ Gmc es pure wey xXoTA\ VLOIz UONdEIOsqug “ young WVYyXoT AA WIZ TONE: 8 (ol feed Sar es + om ‘Krauoneg ‘Sunung “ 0 ¢ et — Lt ee ae ae oxy ‘sdurey ‘sey ‘TwoD “ OU OR ee a eee * 96g L | oe oe oe oe o. + WINaSN “6 0 01% oe oe sé 9-181 “ ine 0 i 0 oe) oe oe o* oe oe AverqrvtT “cc 0 Ol 0 oe oo “sé L-9L81 6é Z SbT Stes ee) Se eee Pe Surueayy “ 6.01 0G =" **-/¢ ® 9-GL81 IF G F 91 4 oe ee oe oe ee oe saedayy “ —suotyd11osqug ce 0 0 0 * -e x. = smooy Jo WuOY OL oO 0 Sky = ts 2 ** g-J1 81 WorZ oouvleg Ag p's ¢F “19 ‘Pp 'S F, “Id ‘6Lg1 ‘udp ypzot Suypua svak 27 sof ‘gquas qvangoyy f0 Agarvos, 49gsay) 947 Yar 7unorp ur aaansverf~ “UofT YL ~ 16 GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST LECTURES ACCOUNT, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, and DECEMBER, 1878, Receipts. & s. d. Payments. £ s. da Balance from 1877 ...... 1 8 10 Printing, Advertising, 257 Reserved Seat Tickets Posting Bills, &c. ....15 0 @ 2WSrccessosresessde 2 6 Porterage, Cartage, Door- Taken at Doors of Hall.. 7 11 4 keepers, &c. ........5 7 0 Expenses incurred in Illustrating Lectures.. 419 0 are Shades for Gas-lights. west) 14-6 p Town Council for Gas, &c.2 8 0 Pa | Paid for use of extra Ws Benches, and Repairs.. 1 6 6 if SOM GPIOS weet varcieh wists acetals 0 110 4 Balance,..........10 4 10 pa sd £41 2 § £41 2 8 Examined and found correct, 29th May, 1879, Joun Mitts . T. B.. Buower Bh. Hon Treasurer. W. VinceENT, : \ Auditors. CROSS MEMORIAL FUND ACCOUNT. RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE from May 1st, 1878, to April 30th, 1879. _ Receipts. & s. d. Expenditure. £ s. d. Weekly Subscriptions .. A 14 0 Paid to Mrs. Cross, 52 Annual 7 A 14 6 weeks, @ £1 per week 52 0 0 = for Paid into Bank........ 5 0 0 “next year, paid in advance .......... 5 0 0 Cash in Treasurer’s hands from last year .... 410 0 £55 18 6 Balance due to Treasurer 1 1 6 —— —_— -—-——_. £57 0 0 £57 0 0 Balance in National Pro- vincial Bank ...,....£98 6 6 Interest on same ...... 117 2 ———_ £100 3 8 Audited and found correct, April 7th, 1879, by (Signed) Tuos. CARTWRIGHT. Joun D. SIDDALL, Hon. Treasurer. o - ‘ATUASVAN], ‘NOY ‘ONINNVW ‘G& ‘f 8 9 6oF 8 9 69F & &19F °° “a “4 yuege Ul soueleg Or eta ste in SuIsyIaApy pue Suyuumg ‘ Gig” -T aS a8 sis ue **qsotojuy ,slayueg “ 0 0 01 "° Oe O09 TIGIO “MM ‘A ‘VIN EO th ** YOOIG UIO}SAA\ JVaTH UO spueplAIq “ pue HLING ‘fT SSIP 0} sozitg yemowsyy Ag Qe 1G Lee" ** gyet ‘dy yI9g Yue_ ut souRleg OF, ps F “IO ‘D's § Ia ‘6LSI ‘Ilddy uilzvG pepue aeeR 943i dOJ SLNNOOOV HAO LOVULSAV oe SLNQOOOV GNNHA TVIHYOWAW AA ISONID 17 KINGSLEY MEMORIAL PRIZE. The following is a list of the Prizes offered by the Com- mittee for competition, and which have already been advertised in local and other newspapers :— 1879—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of ‘‘ Fossits ILLUSTRATING THE CARBONIFEROUS LIMESTONE, MILLSTONE GRIT, AND COAL MEASURES.” 1880—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of ‘‘ COLEOPTERA AND HYMENOPTERA.” 1881—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of the following Orders of CRyPTOGAMOUs PLANTS :—FiLicEes (Ferns) ; EQUISE- TAC (Horsetails) ; CHARACEH (Charas) ; and Muscl (Mosses.) The Collections to be sent to the Generul Secretary on or before the 1st of September in each year respectively. Persons wishing to compete can obtain all particulars and the conditions under which the Prizes are offered, by applying to the General Secretary, Mr, G. R. GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street, Chester. PRESIDENT'S PRIZES. Tur Prestipent or THE Society (Pror. T. McKenny Hucues), has kindly offered the following Prizes to be com- peted for during the present Summer :— A Prize to the value of £2 2s., for the best collection of the SHELLS OF HELIX NEMORALIS and H, HORTENSIS, shewing variations in form, colour, &c. A Prize to the value of £2 2s., for the best collection of the LEAVEs, FLowers, and Fruit of our Common Forest TREES (if possible named.) A Prize to the value of £1 1s., for the best account, from actual personal observation, of the Hasits OF ANY ANIMAL, WILD or DOMESTIC. oo These Prizes are open for competition to any boy or girl under 16 years of age, who is a Member, or shall have received a written nomination from any Member of the “‘CHESTER SocreTY OF NATURAL SCIENCE.” In awarding the Prize, more regard will be paid to the arrangement, preservation, and description, than to extent of research. The actual writing and manipulation must be done by the Candidates themselves, and the decision of the Committee at any Meeting will be final. Each Competitor must append name, age, and address, to his or her— Collection or Manuscript, and send it to the GENERAL SECRETARY, on or before 30TH SEPTEMBER NEXT. The Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Conversazione, ¢ 18 List of Books added to the Library of the Society since the last Report was issued. (BY PRESENTATION.) Presented by Charles Kingsley : His lhe and Memories of his Life. Vols. I. & IL. a ..-Mrs. Kingsley Catalogue of Plants cultivated in the > Bayal 1 Botanical Gardens, Trinidad, from 1865 to 1870 a ...E. Rae, Esq., F.R.G.S. List of Duplicate Plants in the Government Botanic Gardens, Trinidad. November, 1874 20 _ Pe Log Letters from the “‘ Challenger.” Lord G@. eee -The Misses Wilbraham Natural History of the Voyage of H. M.S. ‘‘Samarang”...Rev. J. H. Acheson, M.A. Records of the Rocks. Rev. W. S. tial F.GS., Rector of Pendock... ...The Author Geology of Church Stretton and Ludlow. Rev. W. S. Symonds, F.G.S., Pendock... - s3 5 Pollen: a Paper read before the Natal Me eertiod Society, November 18, 1878, by Maurice L. Evans ... ,, i The Nervous System of the Human Body. Charles Bell, Entozoa. I’. Spencer Cobbold, M.D., F.R.S. Lectures on Astronomy, as Eahen,) Astronomer Royal G. B. Air % Dr. Dobie The Journal of Anatomy and ee (16 ah from November, 1867, to May, 1875 inclusive Encyclopedie D'Histoire emma Vols. I. & II. Dr. Chenu . =. a4: : ... A. O. Walker, Esq. Geology and Botte of inpadis W.T. Blanford ... 9% 5 Paper on “The perme Boe be the Lower Helderberg Group of New York.” r. C. Callaway, M.A., &ec.. ~The Author Paper on ‘‘Plagioclinal Mountains.” Ditto are se Paper on ‘‘ The Quartzites of Shropshire.” Ditto E> 5; a Paper on ‘‘The Seomdary Hols of Bootand: ee AP POPASTs W. Judd, F.R.S... ‘ a a Paper on ‘‘The Genus Peninmeial gaia J. EL. Vix, M.A,, Vicar of Forden ... “ wea ee ey 5 Zoological Record, Vol. VII., 1870 + ¥> =: VIL. 1871 ” ” » IX, 1872 a 3 ie 1873 ” ” ” XI, 1874 [7 aS 55, LOL - = » XIII., 1876 The Philosophy of Recreation, by J. C. Brumwell, M i Burnley Literary and Edmund Spencer: An Essay, by Henry Houlding Scientific Club. Transactions of the Manchester Geological Society : J. E. Forbes, Esq., Vols. IV., V., VI., VII., VIII. ; Part I., Vol. VIII. ; > F.G.S., President of Vols. XI., XII, Xmir., XIV. ae ee the Manchester G. S. Sir P. de M. Grey Egerton, Bart., M. P. — 19 The following have also been presented by the respective Societies :— Transactions of the Barrow Naturalists’ Field Club. Vol. II. 1877-78. ” ” ” ” Vol. III. 1878-79. Proceedings of the Bristol Naturalists’ Society. Vol. II. Part II. 1877-78. _ Twenty-fourth Annnal Report and Abstract of Proceedings of the Brighton and Sussex Natural History Society. Proceedings of the Dudley and Midland Geological and Scientific Society and Field Club :— No. 1.—Vol. III.—July, 1875 No. 2.—Vol. III.—May, 1876 No. 3.—Vol. III.—June, 1877 No. 4.—Vol. III.—Sept., 1877 Eighth Annual Report of the Leeds Naturalists’ Club and Scientific Association. Proceedings of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club for 1877-78. gue of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool. Vol. XXXII. Annual Report of the Manchester Scientific Students’ Association for 1877. Report and Proceedings of the Manchester Field Naturalists’ and Archzologists’ Society for 1878. The Journal of the Quekett Microscopical Club. Nos. 36, 37, 38, 39. Transactions of the Watford Natural History Society and Herefordshire Field Club. Vol. II. Parts 1, 2, 3. (BY PURCHASE.) Vol. XXXIII. of the Palzontographical Society, issued for 1879, containing— Tue EocENE FLORA. Part I. By Mx. Gardner and Baron Ettingshausen. Five Plates. SFrcoND SUPPLEMENT TO THE CRAG Moypusca. By Mr. S. V. Wood. Six Plates. THE Fossiz TRIGONLE. No. V. By Dr. Lycett. One Plate. Tue Liss AMMONITES. PartII. By Dr. Wright. Ten Plates. SUPPLEMENT TO THE REPTILIA OF THE WEALDEN (Goniopholis, &c.) No. IX. By Prof. Owen. Four Plates. TuE Fosstz ELEPHANTS (Elephas primigenius.) Part II. By Prof. Leith Adams. Ten Plates. SOCIETIES ASSOCIATED, WITH WHICH THE SOCIETY EXCHANGES PUBLICATIONS. Barrow Naturalists’ Field Club. Brighton and Sussex Natural History Society. Bristol Naturalists’ Society. Burnley Literary and Scientific Club. Dudley and Midland Geological and Scientific Society and Field Club. Glasgow Natural History Society. Leeds Naturalists’ Club. Liverpool Literary and Philosophical Society. Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club. ee Liverpool Microscopical Society. Manchester Field Naturalists’ Society. Manchester Scientific Students’ Association. Northampton Natural History and Field Club. Nottingham Naturalists’ Society. Quekett Microscopical Club. Watford Natural History Society. Wigan Literary and Scientific Society. 21 HONORARY MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society’s Meetings. ARCHER, FRANK, EsqQ., B.A. ..........0202-8. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool BENTHAM, GEO., Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S......25, Wilton Place, London, S.W. Bravy, H. Bowman, Esq., F.R.S., F.L. S., UESLEGISE At ono FLO ARP See OPE Beer Renee Per Rey Hy ulfield, Gateshead BucKLAND, FRANK, EsqQ., M.A., &c. ......4, Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, S.W. CARPENTER, W. B., Esg., M.D., F.R.S. ...University of London, Burlington Gardens, London, W. *Daviss, D. C., Esq., F.G.S. cence ees Oswestry *Dawkins, W. Boyp, Esq., M. ra EB R. s., HE Geo ane ete iaen, Gide doce sasaniencrvensvstescsa "Norman road, Rusholme, Manchester *EGERTON, SiR P. DEM. Sogn Bart., M.P., E.RB.S., F.G.S8. Oulton Park, Tarporley *Hiceins, Rev. H. ‘HL, MLA. . Peatvoanceineseeny "_-Rainkill, Liverpool Hooker, Dr. J. D., F.RS. ............... Royal Gardens, Kew, London, W. *HucHes, Pror. T. McKenny, M.A., ER as Asay Ec Crests AUOLCs cstsecese coateacesinets cee "Tr inity College, Cambridge Huxtry, Pror. T. H., LL.D., F.RB.S., JECTED EA tal Dopp ad OS We es a Pee ee Museum, Jermyn st., London, S.W. *JUDD, PROF. J. W., F.R.S. .cccceeeeeseeeeee Science Schools, South Kensington, London, S. *MACKINTOSH, D., Esq., F.G.S................ Whitford road, Tranmere *MorFat, T., EsqQ., M.D., F.G.S., F.R.A.S.. Hawarden *MorTon, G. H., Es@., F.G.S. ......cceeceeee 122, London road, Liverpool *PRICE, J., ESQ., M.A., ...cce.cecceseeeeeeeee- 0, Watergate street, Chester *Rag, E., EsQ., F.R.G.S.......ceceeesseeeeeee Devonshire road, Birkenhead Spooner, CO. E., Esq., C.E., F.G.S.........Bron-y-Garth, Portmadoc Symonps, REv. W. S., F.G.S......0c0.0se00 Pendock Rectory, Tewkesbury TYNDALL, Pror. J., LL.D., F.R.S.......... Royal Institution, Albermarle stieet, London, W. "Vim, REV. J. H., MA vs. s..csasecess.sesseeees Rector of Forden, Welshpool Warren, Hon. J. B. LEICESTER............62, Elm Park road, Chelsea, London, S.W. Watson, HEWETT COTTRELL, ESQ..........+ — Ditton, Kingston-on-Thames, Urey. CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. GREENING,. .MR.. Ni... ccccescrextdeckeracaseadersses Warrington SMATOER, MES WS... ccasenctadess soacecsse -net cu Delamere Lodge, near Northwich *READE, MR. OSWALD A..ee..c.ce pceesee serene Royal Naval Hospital, Bermuda *ROWSTON, MR. Bu.ss....sssesceeseeseeseeseeceeeeeMingsley, Alton, Hants Ruppy, Mr. THOS........... Satna Fadenes owen Pale, Corwen *THOMAS, DR. Hu.eeeses. seer ccsereeeecseees LO Hydropathic Establishment, Llandudno NrOrET EGE: Se a ae Ss THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS are due on the ist of MAY in each year, Members who have not paid for the present year are respectfully requested to forward the amount (Five Shillings ) to the Hon, Treasurer, MR. JOHN MILLS, Chemist, Eastgate Row. LIST OF MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Meetings. Abell, Mr. E. G. ..........14, The Groves Acheson, Rey. J. H., M. A.. "Rock Mount, Liverpool road Alcock: Mirap eis ce cees ceas 13, Victoria road ‘Alcock, IMIR: Fafeetesnds ce sates Allen, Mr. Bulkeley ......:. 1. West Lymm, Altrincham Allen, Mrs. Bulkeley ..... Ayling, Mr. J. W........ ; 19, Pepper street. *Baillie, Mr. E. J. ...... ....13, Eaton road Baillie, Mrs. E. J........ ere as rs Baillie, Mr. A. K. ......008. Waverton Baillie, Mr. H. Baker, Rev. Edgar J., B.A...Abbey street Baker, Mr. R. Barrington . .Blackness Castle, Linlithgow, N.B. Baker, Mr. John ........ - Nie: Hamilton street, Bishopfields Baker, Masiie (. *Connor, Dr. C. Ogilvie Coote, Mrs..... eee cess eeee Cordery, Miss C. .....+.++- Cordery, Mr. J. ws. eeeeeees Cowap, Mr. C. R., Junr..... Coxe Mrs TG iieirspedesree Craister, Mr. Walter Craister, Mrs Crompton, Rev. Jas Cross, Mr. W. Crowdace, Mr. ......+++¢+- Curnock, Rev. N. .....+-++s seen tees eee eres tere tere re Darby, Darnton, Rev. P. W., B.A... Davies-Colley, Dr. T., J.P... Davies-Colley, Miss E. C. .. Dayies-Colley, Mr. R. J Davies, MisS ..s.0s%eeere> Davies, Miss Effie Davies, Miss Ida ‘ Davies, Mr. 8S. Percy Davies, Mr. W. L. Davies, Mr. J. wees eee Day, Mr. G. O. ........005- Deacle, Rev. E. L. Y., M.A. Denson, Mr. W......+-++ee> Denson, Mrs. W. Denson, Miss ......++ceeee> Denson, Miss Adelaide Denson, Mr. J. Lyon Denson, Dr. Leopold Dew, Mrs. cisiscis nc wisia cis alas Dickson, Mr. F. A., J.P Dickson, Mrs. F. A.......-> Dickson, Miss A. .........- Dickson, Miss E. M Dickson, Mr. Jas. ....++.-++ Dickson, Mr. W.A......... Dickson, Mr. S.J. R. ..... Dickson, Mr. John *Dobie, Dr. W. M Dobie, Mrs. o..esccceecesors Dobie, Miss ......0+s-e0c0es Dod, Rey. C. Wolley, M.A... -Douglas, Mr. C. P. ....... Douglas, Mrs. C. P. ......+- Drury, Mrs Drury, Mr. R. ....0+eeee Dugdale, Mr. Jno. .......+6+ Duncan, Mr. C. W. ...--+0e Duncan, Mrs. C. W.....ee0. Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe, Junr.. Dutton, Miss .....+.. ee ee ee 24 Brook Lodge, Flookersbrook Grange House, Little Sutton Pembroke House, St. John street 75, Boughton 6, Volunteer street Albion Cottage, Victoria road Threapwood Vicarage, Malpas 4, Watergate Flags ” ” Buckley, via Chester Wesleyan Schools, St. John street Bettisfield Colliery, Bagillt, Holywell 1, Egerton Terrace, Hoole road The Ven. Archdeacon, M.A...S. Bridget’s Rectory 8, St. John’s Road, Queen’s Park Newton Cottage, near Chester ” 9 ” Cedar Bank, ‘Liverpool road ” ° ” ” ” ” 19, Francis street Bridge street row Northenden 39 . The Rectory, 9 road 21, Upper Northgate street ” Upton Park, Chester Thorncliffe House, Liverpool road Fern Rock, Queen’s Park ” ” ” 99 3) Brookfield House, Chester Newton Villa, Chester .Netherleigh Cottage, Chester 37, South Castle street, Liverpool 23, Upper Northgate street ” ” Edge Hall, Malpas, Chester 5, Stanley place Abbot's Field, Liverpool road ” Spital Field, Boughton : Stanley place 130, Bridge street .100, Eastgate street 25 Dutton, Mr, G. W. ........ 100, Fastgate street Dutton, Mr, H. B........... “p a Edwards, Mr. J. W.P. .... Watergate Flags Edwards, Mrs. J. W. P..... ca a Edwards, Mr. T. ....., ..82, Middle Crane street Edwards, Mr. J. E, ........Abbot’s Mount, Liverpool road Ellington, Mr. E. B. .,......Chester Enock, Mr, C. R. ........ ..1, Upton View, Hoole road Enock, Mrs. C. R........... re ” ” Evans-Lloyd, Mr. E,,....... Plas Newton, Chester Evans, Mr. R.........0. 005. Foregate street PEIVATIS, | LIBS ti ca'sitia, s's's 0 os 08 Eyersley House, Upper Northgate street Ewen, Mr. J. E....,........8, Bridge street row Ewen, Miss ......... sel Wiratie's nh as Ewen, Mr. Ernest ... sad fs “is Ewing, Miss ............+- Golden Grove, Hoole road Ewing, Miss L. ............ oe 5 ry Ewing, Miss J. ......ceeee A 5 99 Farrimond, Mr. F. T. . ....23, Egerton street Feilden, Miss Aes ic mae Mollington Hall Fenton, Mr. T. J. O’ Oi ,.15.. Bam clough Lane, Birkenhead *Fenwick, Mr. G. L. ........ Li, Vi ictoria road Ffoulkes, Mr. W. Wynne, M.A...Upper Northgate street Wleet, Mire Hy i. 28 2's 9'c,40036)0 14, ‘Trinity street Fleet, Mir. diss es) ......19, Grosvenor street *Fletcher, Mr. P. H. Bet, Hough Green Fletcher, Mrs. P. H.. be tislatoc ate “rp 3 Fletcher, Miss ........... lve, Miss) taictiie ep ehet «ce 5 « Grey friars Forbes, Mr, J. E., F.G.S. ..2, Shrubland View, E Hoole Francis, Mr. Francis........ 8, Alexandra Terrace, Hoole road Mraser, MIs. 96: sueelac a iaes 2, King’s buildings Prater, Mr. G. voces ces sess Lorne street Frost, Mr. Meadows, J.P. ..St. John’s House, Chester Frost, Mrs. Meadows ...... 2 ” 5A Frost, Mr. F. Aylmer ...... an aa an DEON Gy ANDIAS \ sic'c:5s'\aap since ase’ s P a “a Frost, Miss Amy .......... PA z a Frost, Sir Thos. G., J.P.....Redcliff, Queen's Park Frost, Lady......... rie Ane a oc Frost, Mr. J.M. ........... a5

122, London road, Liverpool *PEICe, as, TSy, MAS Posepccunvisnsepievaiens-e>: 56, Watergate Street, Chester *Rae, E., Esq., F.R.G.S. ....... Svsuv souaeaiites*: Devonshire road, Birkenhead Spooner, C. E., Esq., C.E., F.G.S. .........Bron-y-Garth, Portmadoc Symonds, Rev. W. S., F.G.S. .......s0seee0 Pendock Rectory, Tewkesbury Tyndall, Prof. J., LL.D., F.R.S. ............Royal Institution, Albermarle-street, London, W. *Vize, Rev.) J. Hoy MAL mess tanscepiteerss Rector of Forden, Welshpool Warren, Hon. J. B. Leicester......... 0... 62, Elm Park Road, Chelsea, London, S.W. Watson, Hewett Cottrell, Esq. ..........000+ Thames Ditton, Kingston-on- Thames, Surrey. CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. Greening, ‘Sirs NS 2..cccs cap apa -cssnaeereeaaes Warrington Leather, Mr. F. S. ...ce.ceeeseeeeeeee see sees Delamere Lodge, near Northwich *Reade, Mr. Oswald: A. .....:...cccses-atenseoseet Royal Naval Hospital, Bermuda *Rowston, Mr. Ri .......0ccerersceccscersnrane... Mingsley, Alton, Hants Ruddy, Mr. Thos. .. Curzon Park Brown, Dr. Samuel, M.B., M.C., Edin... .Fair View, Grosvenor street Brown, Mr. WE iiss vie St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Bryans, Rev. W., M.A. ... .The Vicarage, Tarvin *Buckler, Rev. J. F.. M.A. ..S. Hilary’s, Liverpool road Buckler, Mrs. J. F. ......5- +B) ” ” Bull, Mr. Stanhope ........ Edgar House, City walls Bull, Mrs. Stanhope ........ Be - Bullin, Mr. F., L.D.S., R.C.S.22 Nicholas street BUTT EBs Spas weleere'e> 7 Crane street Butcher, Mr. Cs To..0.0 scenes Windle Hill, Hinderton, Neston Bnth wi AS Win) jarrraiee eels Eaton road Bygott, Mr. R. ......-0.00s Sandbach Caldwell, Mr. F. B., M.A. ..Ledsham, Chester Campbell, Rey. E, A. Pitcairn, M.A., J.P... Vicar’s Cross Carrington, Mr. A. .....0.: 12 White Friars Cartwright, Mr ks ©... .sie Bridge street Catherall, Mr. T: ........05 Holly Bank, Queen’s Park Gawthorne,-Mrs: Vadis es te Waverton Cawthorne, Miss ........+. 39 Cawthorne, Miss L. ........ 33 Chester, The Lord Bishop of.The Palace, Dee Side Clough, Mr. C. B., J.P. ....Llwyn Offa, Mold Clough, Mrs. C. B.......... f ee Clough, Miss .....c00sceees A - Clough, Master F.N. ...... a + Clough, Mr. G. F. .....05. The Lion Brewery, Pepper street *Comber, Mr. W. M......... Brook Lodge, Flookersbrook *Connor, Dr. C. Ogilvie...... Grange House, Little Sutton Coote, Mr. C. Comber ...... Pembroke House, St. John street Cordery, Miss C....... .....75 Boughton 23 @ordery, Mr.iJ. ie. 6 Albion Street (West) Cowap, Mr. C. R., Junr. ....Cyprus Cottage, Cambrian View ox, Mr. Te Ge. Vevties oe su ve Threapwood Vicarage, Malpas Craister, Mr. Walter ........ 4 Watergate Flags Prater’, ‘Mrs slat Ose. vs a Crompton, Rev. Jas. ........ Buckley, via Chester Crowdace, Mr.oci. 22 us Bettisfield Colliery, Bagillt, Holywell Cunnahs Mr. Jade! osc ce 22 Crane street Cunnah, Mrs. J.J..0...0... 5 is Curnock, Rev. N. .......... 1 Egerton Terrace, Hoole road Darby, The Ven. Archdeacon, M.A..S. Bridget’s Rectory Davies-Colley, Dr. T., J.P... Newton Cottage, near Chester Davies-Colley, Miss E. C.... rr y o Davies-Colley, Mr. R.J .... a A “0 Maexes, MISS) ec es cin tere ote Cedar Bank, Liverpool road Davies, Miss Effie .......... me “H 3 Davies, MissIda .......... 6 + i Davies, Mr. S. Percy........ A +, ~ Davies, Mr, W. L Be ocesceees ” ” ” ERVICH PLE ease ete cine scTeetsis 19 Francis street Dae Maley MOG Ren onpecen Rowton, Chester Deacle, Rev. E. L. Y.,M.A.,The Rectory, Northenden Meacle;, Mrs... dears cere ctens a + Dearden, Mr. G. K. ........ 20 Eaton Villas, Eaton road | Menson. Mr) Weel... 3.0. wes 21 Upper Northgate street | Denson, Mrs. W. ........-. “6 as ae : Denson, Miss ............0. . 5 AA Denson, Miss Adelaide...... 35 - > . Denson, Mr. J. Lyon........ is Rs Denson, Dr. Leopold........ 18 Chichester street ; Denson, Mrs. Leopold ...... ” cf . Dickson, Mr. F. A., J.P..... Fern Rock, Queen’s Park Dickson, Mrs. F. A......... “5 Fr ah Dickson, Miss A. .......... K is ; Dickson, Mr. Frank ........ 5 9 3 Dickson, Mr. Jas. .......... Brookfield House, Chester Miekson, Mr, W. A... 5.00% Newton Villa, Chester 3 Dickson, Mr. S.J. R. ...... Netherleigh Cottage, Uhester : Dickson, Mr. John ........ 37 South Castle street, Liverpool *Dobie, Dr. W. M...........23 Upper Northgate street PEPE LEN NEEDY. 5 roc cu. cisleteietele mate ” ” ” Dobie, INTRON ais, cc aietaabtels Rise ” ed ” Dod, Rev. C. Wolley, M.A..Edge Hall, Malpas, Chester Douglas, Mr. C. P. ........ 5 Stanley Place Douglas, Mrs. C. P. ........ ” ” Drony;) Mars: oF 0s). eis eee Abbot’s Field, Liverpool road Drury, Mr Ri OO eee 3 ” ” , Dugdale, Mr. Jno....... 0005 Spital Field, Boughton wouncan, Mr,-C. W.. «send Stanley Place Duncan, Mrs. C. W......... je Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe, Junr..1 Exton Park, Parkgate road Dutton, Mrs. J. Rowe, Junr. ” ” ” Dutton, Miss .............. Eastgate row Dutton, Mr. .G. We. .0..tiek 7 Chichester street Dutton, Mrs. G. W. ........ Dutton, Mr. Ho Bri. scices'os Eastgate row *Edwards, Mr. J. W.P- ..-- 24 Watergate Flags Edwards, Mrs. J. W. P. .-.- ” ” Edwards, Mr. Jno......+++ _ 19 Hamilton strect, Hoole Edwards, Mr. TT. ...+++ e+e 32 Middle Crane street Edwards, Mr. J. E. ...:- ‘*" Abbot’s Mount, Liverpool road Ellington, Mr. E. B......+++ Chester Enock, Mr. C. R. ....-eee es 1 Upton View, Hoole road Enock, Mrs. C. R......+ +++ ’ 39 ” Evans-Lloyd, Lieut.-Col..... Plas Newton, Chester Evans, Mr. R.......-2 0003s Foregate street Evans, MisS......+0eeeeee es Eversley House, Upper Northgate street Evans, Mr. F. O. ..-++- ees Shrublands, Hoole Evans, Mr. W. N....-++ es 81 Brook street Evans, Mr. W. .ese+9 Hough Green Ewen, Mr. J. E.... eee veers Eccleston, near Chester Ewen, Miss ...-..se+ese eres * ay Ewing, Miss ..eeesee errr Golden Grove, Hoole road Ewing, Miss L. ...-.+ +++: eer as nr

2 Hough Green Fletcher, Mrs. P. H. ..-.-- 39 50 Fletcher, Miss ...-++sseeees “5 Fluitt, Miss........sseseres Grey Friars Forbes, Mr. J. E., F.G.S. ..2 Shrubland View, Hoole Fox, Mrs. W. Vigor ...-++: Comberbach House, Northwich Francis, Mr. Francis ...-.++: g Alexandra Terrace, Hoole road Fraser, Mrs. ...-eeeeeeees 2 King’s buildings Frater, Mr. G. ...-+ss2 e+e Lorne street Frost, Mr. Meadows, J.P....St. John’s House, Chester Frost, Mrs. Meadows ...--- < x A Frost, Mr. F. Aylmer ..---- a0 ey ta Frost, Miss .....eeese seers’ * a ‘s Frost, Miss Amy... esses: sy “f is Frost, Sir Thos. G , J.P.....Redcliff, Queen’s Park Frost, Lady ....eeeeeerreees Fs aa Frost, Mr. J. M.e.seee evens as a Gamon, Mr. Charles...+-+-- Gandy, Miss Gardner, Mrs. W. A. ..-->: Garrett, Mr. Spencer on Garrett, Mr. H.S.....+- Gerrard, Mr. Jas. ....++++5 Gerrard, Mrs Gerrard Miss Gibson, Mr. J. M Gilbert, Mr. Leonard Gill, Miss Golborne, Mr. A. B....-+--: Golborne, Mrs. A. B. ..+e+s eee ep oeee en Seances Brook House, Brook street Boughton House Redland House, Hough Green ...35 Abbot's Villas, Liverpool road 28 Hough Green Fe ” ” ? ” Buckley, via Chester Park House, Curzon Park 18 Chichester strect 8 White Friars banal 25 Golder, Mr. S. ........ 00 2 Egerton Terrace, Hoole road Golder, Miss F. 8........+55 an is “4 Golder, Mr. J. Tolputt...... a Fr . ay Golightly, Mr. T.5. ......4. 6 Grosvenor Place Gorst, Miss ......seeeeeeeee Spring Villa, Liverpool road Gorst, Miss M. .......0+e0: is i A Granger, Mr. F. M., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.L...52 Watergate street Grantham, Rev. HI. ........ Trefiad, Lorne street Green, Mr. John .......... Wold House, Hawarden Green, Mr. T. E. .......08. 26 St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Gregg, Mr. Re... se eee ee nes Stanley Place Gregg, Miss ... «. .ssseees ‘e 3 Gregg, Mr. W. ..........-.2 Watergate square *Grenfell, Rev. A. S., M.A., F.G.S..Mostyn House School, Parkgate Griffith, Mr. G. R. ........ 30 Hough Green Griffith, Mrs. G. R. ........ _ ‘a Griffith, Miss .......0ee eee re eS Griffiths, Mr. Jno. .......- 4 Exton Park, Parkgate road Griffiths, Mrs. Jno. ......+. 5 y. Griffiths, Mr. T. W......... 5 Hough Green *Grocott, Mr. E. A. ........ High street, Nantwich Groome, Mr. T. M. .....++- Curzon Park Guthrie, Mr. G............. 110 Saint Anne street Haining, Dr. W. .......... 82 Foregate street Hamilton, Mr. A., M.R C.S..40 Watergate street Hamilton, Mrs. ............Hoole House, Hoole Henderson, Mr. J. W....... 55 “ Heppel, Mr. E. M. ........2 Exton Park Hanlon, Mr. P. J. .......-5- 34 Old Broad street, London (E.C.) Harding, Mr. Robert........ 24 Eaton road Hardy, Mr. J. E. ..........The Blue School, The Northgate *Harrison, Mr. J. H. ........ 80 Watergate street Harrison, Mrs. Jno. ........ 18 Nicholas street Harrison, Mr. Gilbert ...... 9 Cheyney road Harrisson, Mrs. Harnett .... Fern Bank, Rock Ferry - Haswell, Mr. G. W......... 31 Parkgate road Haswell, Mr. W. D..... >....84 Foregate street Henderson, Mr. J. E. ...... 76 Lower Bridge street Henderson, Mrs. J. E....... 55 ps : 39 Hickman, Mr. F. F......... 145 Northgate street Hickman, Miss ............ 17 The Groves Hicks, Dr. Hy., F.G.S. ....Herriot House, Hendon, London, N.W. Higgins, Miss ....... ena Manor House, Overleigh Hignett, Mrs. ..........0008 Curzon Park Hillyard, Rey. Canon, M.A..Oakford, Tiverton Hincks, Mr. J. W... ...000: Northgate street Hobday, Mr. J. ......seeeee Alexandra Villa, Liverpool road Hobday, Mr. E. ........00+s af PA :. Hodgens, Mr. W. H. Lloyd..24 Chichester street Hodges, Mr. W......--e0es Eastgate row Holland, Mr. R........s000- Norton Hill, near Runcorn Holme, Rev. A. P., M.A. .. Tattenhall Holmes, Mr. J. G..........+.Nicholas street Hopkins, Mrs. ......4 ...»Meonville, Cambrian view Howell, Mr. Leigh ........Bagillt, Holywell 26 Howson, Very Rev. J.S., D.D. .The Deanery Howson, Howson, Miss M. .......... Hughes, Mr. T, F.S.A. Hughes, Mr. Thos. C. . Humberston, Miss.......... Hunt, MrewsCote 3s sees Treland, Rev. F., M.A. *Jebb, Mr. G. R., C.E. Jephcott, Master Charles. . Johnson, Mr. Bryan ........ Johusons Mr Pasc eniess Dolo MISS =. ee vain ete Johnson, Mr. W. H....... * Johnson, Mr. T. A. Johnson, Mr. W. JonnBon (MT. v.icse aussie <= Johnson, Mr. M. Jobiuson;. Divs, Mi .. ener Johnson, Mr. D.. F.C.S. .. Jollitte, Mir: Wi. dd). aseeass 2 Jones, Mr. T. Williamson er .. Pembroke College, ¢ MMISS ese ene e' ee% ” ” Grove terrace, The Groves Cambridge Newton Hall, Chester ....Chester ....11 Black Friars .. The Laurels, Shrewsbury .. 13 Chichester street 34 King street Bache Hurst, Liverpool road 9 3 ” md 99 ” 9 ... Winnington Park, Northwich 29 George street St. Paul’s School, Boughton 14 White Friars Bridge place .. Barrel Well, Boughton 35 The Friars .. Northgate street Jones, MY. JON stan oe os 00 Curzon Park PONES, WKS Go cane cake a vests s 3 of Jones, Mr. Watson R. ...... Flookersbrook Jones, Mr. T. Broadhurst ..The Cross Jones, Mr. Robt. W- ..j.ec: 6 Weaver street Jones, MrssW.s tas ew ssreaure 29 Nicholas street Jones, Miss Maggie ........ 1 King’s buildings Jones, Mr. H. Watson ...... 11 Grosvenor Park road Jones, Mr; JON ..,0::.0.0'hesta. 47 Nicholas street Jones, Mir: WierG..-: seen eee 26 Duke street Jones, MEss Wis Genscan sees Jones, Mr. Phillip. cco iefseete > ”? 33 Cuppin street 3 City Walls (West) ” Be) sis ‘Latham House, Liverpool road ” ” 22 Newgate street she Gresford, Wrexham 25 White Friars ‘ “Atherton House, Binswood Avenue, Leamington — 27 Mone, Mr E.G. oa... 3..leee 1 Eastgate row Little, Mrs. H. G. rene 7 e Little, Mr. J., J unior ee s pei reels.” WAIRS Los)... nats eente eS a Little, Mr. W. EB. Pepe terse a9 5 Jivesey, Mr. W. .......... Waverton, near Chester Lockwood, Mr. T. M. ...... 85 Foregate street Lockwood, Miss G. ........ Fi oe Lockwood, MRR hs os as ie 2 = = awe, Bir. Ge Be ads os ion 25 Hough Green Howe, Miss CoE. icliice inn *Lowe, Mr. W. F. a Cambrian View Lucas, Mr. A. W., F-R.G.S. -7 Victoria Pathway, Queen's Park Meinl MTS. 2). clebhele werdie selec Abbot’s Park, Liverpool road Luxmoore, Mr. E. B. ...... Brynasa MaTON, MIS). od 900%, 0@ soos 90 Watergate Flags *Manning, Mr. J. B. ........ The Castle, Chester Manning, Miss M. A. ...... oi e Marsden, Miss ............ 6 Grosvenor Park road Marsden, Miss E. .......... i i Moarghall, Mri A. 3:6 sie: Hoole Park Marston, Mr. E. H. ........ 82 Watergate Flags Massie, Admiral............ 3 Stanley Place RERRE yy MOSS eit 5 ste + dicurots Mansfield House, Hough Green Mathews, Mr. Frank ......2 20 Bridge street row (West) Maurice, Mr. Albert........ 5 Crane street Mekiwen, Dr., JcB oo. s.00008 26 Nicholas street McEwen, Mrs. ............ McGregor, Mrs. A. ........ 28 Eaton road OS FA i ee 6 Eaton road *McKerchar, Mr. J. ........ .04 Crane street Meacock, Mr. T. B. ........ 19 Bouverie street MMA NT Diss xs) cieies lasts prs acs.s Eastgate row iu ae fe ee ir = es Milner, Mr. Arthur .,...... The Bank, Chester Minshull, Mr. B. vco.5 tas nc The Northgate Montgomery, Rev. Z Loh eee. Abbot’s Villas, Liverpool road Morecroft, Mr. A. H. ...... 25 Castle street, Liverpool Mforecroft, Mrs. oj6.s5. oie also, oi ss fA Moreton, Mr. J. E., F.R.C.S Tarvin Moreton, 1 LO ee Oe oa Means WET se. oss sagcsisoia’s Woodlands, Ledsham fers, Mrs. Ri... 0s - ame anid Re NTI. ais tos sate so Abbot’s buildings, Liverpool road LE 2) Soe es ge | 12 Hamilton street Miawile, Mir Jase...) . <.0aees The Cedars, Hoole Manwie, Mr 0. Ay ..%. sade. 4 ay Meoninern, Mr. Be ssccs. ce. 49 Frodsham street TET ERS PR oe 43 Pepper street Wicholls, Mr. F......00 0° %.. Raymond street Nicholson, Mr. J. M........ Queen’s Park Serell, Mr. WE. iy ane'rt es .City Walls (South) *Okell, Mr. E, W. eevee rere > ” 28 Okell, Miss .....----0-0-05> City Walls (South) Okell, Miss M.H. .......-+- Fo + Okell, Mr. P. H. ....-e-ees EP an Oldfield, Mr. J. ....-eeeeees 68 Northgate street Oldfield, Mrs fics 2. 0.0ci se 9 3 Oldmeadow, Mr. G. E., Junr.43 Queen street Orrett, Mr. A.....eeeee cers 43 Nicholas street Orrett, Mr. Arthur.......--- 19 Newgate street Orton, Mr. R. O., J.P.....-- Tattenhall Osborne-Morgan, G., Esq , M.P..Brymbo Hall, Wrexham Osborne-Morgan, Mrs. G Osmond, Miss....: «++ .. The Infirmary, Chester Owen, Miss Bessie......++-- 8 Queen street Owen, Miss .....--.00 000555 Upton Heath, near Chester Owen, Rev. C. H.....-00+++ Boughton, Chester Palin, Mr. Frank ..... .,..15 Chichester street Palin, Mr. G. F..... essere a Ae Parry, Mr. C. .....seeee ees 86 Foregate street Parry, Mrs. C. .seeeeeerees ” ” Parry, Mr. C. J....- 0000 eres 93 Foregate street Parry, Mr. Gilbert .....--- Farndon Hall, Chester Parry, Mr. W....-+ sess ees 7 Black friars Parry Mr. Silvester .....-+- The Cathedral Studios *Parry, Mr. T. S., M.B.....-- 78, Northgate street Parry, Mr. S. ...-+-eeeeeee 1 Northgate row Payne, Miss......s+++ee s+ 4 Abbey Green Payne, Miss A. ese as Phillipson, Mr. J. ..e-es ees 12 Liverpool road Potts, Mr. C. W. ..-s esses Heron Bridge Potts, Capt. H. J. .... ++ ss Watergate House Preston, Rev. G., M.A. ..-- Abbey square Price, MisS ...---++eeeeeees 56 Watergate street Price, Rev. Elis .....---+++ fo ve x Price, Mr. Paul .....-+++++: Bryn-tirion, Chichester street Price, Miss M. J. ...-+- 05> + , 3 Prichard, Mr. Geo. .....++: 10 St. John’s road, Queen’s park Prichard, Miss ...+.eseeees mn A A Pritchard, Miss ...+.-++-++5 11 Cheyney lane Puget, Miss Louisa Du _.Fernville, Curzon Park Pye, Mr. Jas. cee. eeee eres es Clovelly House, Eversley Park Raikes, The Rt. Hon. H. C.. Ramsden, Mr, W.......++-: St. Martin’s House, St. Martin’s-in-the-F’ds Cheshire Observer, Eastgate Row (North) Rayner, Miss ....+-+- +--+ Ash Grove, Wrexham road Reade, Mr. A. C., M.R.C.S. . Upp Reeves, Mr. J. ese eeeeeeee Reilly, Mr. Owen ....-+++++ Reilly, Mrs. Owen......++-- Rhodes, Mrs. ....++++eesse8 er Northgate street The Mount, Chester 1 Abbey Green Richardson, Rev. Canon, B.A..The Rectory, Corwen Richmond, Mr. W. M......- Richmond, Mr. G. B. ....-- Roberts, Mr. F. E.......---- Roberts, Mrs. F. E. ...--.+> Roberts, Capt. seseeeeereee Eastgate street Courant Office, Northgate street Thornycroft, Queen’s park Buarthe, Ruthin i . 29 Roberts, Dr... i s.cves .....8 Abbey square Roberts, Mr. J. Sheriff...... 86 Watergate street Roberts, Miss Jane ........ + °C Roberts, Miss Eleanor ...... ” is Roberts, Miss Pattie........ es a7 Rogers, Mr, Jno. .......... 6 Stanley place eerperds Mas Wire. 2 - ancinrc.cteiers 74 Watergate Flags URGE OA TGan forsicitia cs «steers siaretese 67 Linden terrace, Bouverie street Mowland. Mire Jie sca speeds Pulford, near Wrexham Begley Weng cba Vs. ia sleitlere« Curzon park HONG, WIGS 82 00:6 6-900 2 siaie s 8 movie, MroUDy Rie Beiceaccee Hough Green House iowle, Mrs LRP. oie oor s BUSTED OBI) co senchoghele .19 Foregate street Scotland, Major............ The Elms, Pulford, Wrexham Scott, Rev. Ss. coe SASaobs John’s Rectory Scott, Mr. Jno. ...... ..The Bank, Eastgate street Searancke. Mr. S.S........ Gorphwysfa, Prestatyn, Rhyl Sharp, Mra We orsiiehise tis Stone House, Eaton road ; *Shaw, Mr. J.,Junr. . . Bridge street *Shepheard, Mr. T., F.R. M.S Kingsley Lodge, Liverpool road Shepheard, Miss............ ” Sherlock, Mr. John ........ Tarporley Shone, Wy otk re 42 Watergate street *Shone, Mr. W., F.G.S. ..., Upton Park, Chester Shone, Mrs. W. Shee Ce rent *Shrubsole, Mr., F.G.S....... Town Hall Square Shrubsole, Mr. George...... Siddall, MriJ.. Discs. ceca. 156 Bridge street PG Gall, Ming si iaisiewtais to da shee . Simpson, The Rey. Samuel, M. A? _Kingston House, Chester Skipwith, Mr. A. P......... Bagillt Small, Mr A. H. ........,.3 Deva terrace Smith, Nba beriuearte Ser eot Blacon Point, Chester mmuth; Mr. Dodie. 5 :.0c0 omeine pam WET Siac. «.siese'bodala’ ojo Ai 16 Nicholas street” Smith, ISS IS ieee = = 1 King’s buildings Tinkler, Mr. G, ............45 Nicholas street A bya fs Ke ih te) Fn DISS OO 31 Hough Green Todd, ASE) Lire a's, sieleiste petals ” ” “Pode, Ise MGMIML. civ cretacwre a “ ” APomilisyeiVinaectereeretsie s cfatereseys Thorpe Villas, Liverpool road Topham, Mr. C............Darland Hall, Wrexham Wopham, “Mr SDs. ci.seutae Bryn Elwy, St. Asaph Towers, Rey. M. H., M.A. .. Upton Park, Chester Townshend, Miss Lee ...... 10 Stanley Place Turner, Mrs oc). caw uepreres Curzon Park Vaughan-Lloyd, Miss ...... Queen’s Park Vaughan-Lloyd, MissE..... 5, i *Vincent, Mr. W. .......... 1 Cambrian road Wincent, Mrs. We esha es sa PA a Waketield, Miss.........++. 2 Chichester street Wakefield, Mr. T........... 3 & *Walker, Mr. A. O., F.L.S. .. The Leadworks, Chester Walker, Mrs, AWjQ3. sicictetereter + = Walker, Mr. F. A...........2, Grey Friars Walker, Miss) ..0:..0c006 eine 12 Liverpool road Walker, Mr. Ji ila 62. crc stot Lion Brewery, Pepper street Wart, Mrs Ac cs cyeterasterercemrel Aston Hall Colliery, Hawarden Ward, Mr. Jas. C...... .....11 Hough Green Waters, Dr, .cj-ctiewse cece sels Nicholas street Waymouth, Mr. W.S., M.A,.9 White Friars Waymouth, Mrs. .......+4- ” ” Weaver, Mr. W. M. ........ Westminster buildings 31 *Webster, Mr. G. Watmough, F.C.S...Famma View, Upton Park Webster, Mrs. G. Watmough a + WMESE. Nor WEY aiken sarees Upton Park Wetherell, Mr. J. .......... Ash Grove, Wrexham road bale Nir. Siri te aes. ate alee 1 Crane street VS I) Oe 5 Abbey street Wyalbraham, Miss) o. 6.03 «ci 5 King’s buildings Wilbraham, Miss E. ........ oe 5 Wilbraham, Miss F. ........ f a Wilkinson, Mr.)Re ott. eke. 21 Victoria road WVrtamsy MISS sic dsce seas Stone Bridge House, Chester Williams, Miss S. .......... # ” ” Wralltams: Mr. Moos. sks cok Frodsham street bridge Williams, Mr. J. E. ,....... The Eastgate Walliams. Mrs Teh i 6 Northgate street Williams, Rev. Watkin, M.A.. Bodelwyddan Williams Mrs 0 t:.fs5 wn ee ee 136 Claverton terrace, Handbridge Williams, Mr. Alfred ...... 50 Tarvin road Walliams, Mri J. Bei ..%.< sat « 3 Hamilton terrace, Hoole road Winstanley, Miss .......... Riverside, Boughton MWaseman, Mri Js). cos os os The Poplars, Dee Banks Wiseman, Mr. C. .......... te Pr Wiseman, Miss A........... a 33 OO CO UVES isi cle ee stceains ae 18 Queen street MOORS MASS iG). 5 Sauagcn scale sls ns is Mood, Miss.) cuillocccliseee ss Stone Park, Saughall Woodcock, Miss S. ..... ...6 Lumley place, St. John street Woodfine, Miss ............ 26 Lorne street Woodward, Mr. F. E., M.R.C.P., M.R.C.S..The Infirmary Wright, Mr. T. N...........5 Bouverie street Yeadon, Mr. Thos...........Abbey square Zwilchenbart, Mr. R. ...... Richmond Terrace, Boughton wa To prevent a recurrence of a frequent misunderstanding, Members are reminded that their Names are rctained on the Society's Books, and their Subscriptions considered due, until notice has been given to the contrary, according to Rule 8. N.B.—After the Title Page was printed, an intimation was received to the effect that no Report of the Proceedings of the Wrexham Society would be published this year. r) > THE TENTH _ OF THE + Society af a 4 ‘ Se g wi. ed ‘STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS, ~ Tae, FOR THE YEAR 1880-81. ¥ che Ry GRIFFITH; GROSVENOR STREET, 9 ~~ ‘ Ep A iar Ta THE TENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Chester Society of Hatural Science STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS for 1880-87, TOGETHER WITH THE pst OF MemeBers FOR 1881-82, AND A COMPLETE CATALOGUE OF THE BOOKS IN THE SOCIETY’S LIBRARY. 4 we Lay OD “\ few OF eS te 4 os SRS CHESTER: PRINTED BY G. R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR STREET. MDCCCLXXXI. —- ‘OFFICERS AND {/OMMITTEE FOR 1881-82. ee (resident : Pror. T. McCKENNY HUGHES, M.A., F.S.A., F.G.8., &c. Vice- Presidents : HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G., THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER, THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER, A. O. WALKER, Esg@., F.LS., W. M. DOBIE, Esa., M.D., Cc. W. POTTS, Ese., SIR W. W. WYNN, Barr., M.P.. Officers of Sections: BOTANICAL. CHAIRMAN—MR. J. PRICE, M.A.......ccecccsseee ves 56, Watergate Street. SEcRETARY-—Mr. J. B. MANNING. ..............0.00.0:008 «The Castle. ZOOLOGICAL. CHAIRMAN—Mr. A. O. WALKER, F.L.S. ... ..........2...The Leadworks. SEcRETARY—Mr. T. SHEPHEARD, F.R.M.S...Kingsley Lodge, Liverpool Road. GEOLOGICAL. CHAIRMAN—Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S.............126, Worthgate Street. SECRETARY—Mr. W. SHONE, F.G.S. sereeceeeceeess Upton Park. NATURAL PHILOSOPRY. CuHairman--Mr. G. WATMOUGH WEBSTER, F.CS. . 5, Hversley Park, Liverpool Road. Srcrerany—Mr. W. F. LOWE, A.R.S.M. ...... ....-.Cambrian View. MICROSCOPICAL. CHAIRMAN—Drk. STOLTERFOTH, M.A. ..........00....0000 60, Watergate Street. SeckeTary —Mr. J. D. SIDDALL...... ...........-2:....04..-Bridge Strect. Hon. Curator: Mr. AUBREY STRAHAN, M.A., F.G.S., Mold. Hon. Crevsurer : Mr. JOHN MILLS, 4, Hastgate Row. Hon. Secretaries : SCIENTIFIC.....-. .-Dr. STOLTERFOTH, M.A., 60, Wuterate Street. GENERAL .. ..... MR, G. R. GRIFFITH, 30, Houyh Green. Hon. Vibrarian: Mr. P. H. FLETCHER, 2, Hough Green. Committee : THE ABOVE OFFICERS, Ex-Officio ; AND Mr. E. J. BAILLIE Mr. J. GRIFFITHS Mr. T. B. BLOWER Mr. F. F. HICKMAN Mr. J. W. P. EDWARDS Mr. W. H. OKELL Custodian : Mr. JOSEPH JONES, 7, Goss Street. Roi tii S’. ——»—— - 1.—THat the Title of this Society be “‘ Zhe Chester Society of Natural Science,” and that its object be the promotion of the study of Natural Science, by Lectures, Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers, and other suitable means. 2.—That the Officers be a President, Six Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Two Secretaries, a Chairman and Secretary for each Section, and a Librarian. 3.—That the Committee consist of the above-named Officers, who shall be Ex-Oficio Members, and Six other Members of the Society, the President, or a Vice-President the Chairman ; and that the practical management of the Society be vested in the Committee, subject to the following Rules :— 4.—That every Candidate for Membership shall be proposed and seconded at a General Meeting, and, on paying the Subscription, shall become a Member ; the name of the Candidate, with that of a Proposer and Seconder, to be sent (in writing) to the Committee, previous to a General Meeting. 5.—That the subscription be 5/- per annwn, payable in advance, and due the 1st of May in each year. 6.—That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special service to the Society, may be elected Honorary Members or Corresponding Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Members not to exceed Twenty-tive. 7.—Any Member shall be allowed to introduce one friend at any of the Sectional Meetings. The Chairman and Secretary of each Section may, on application, allow a Member to introduce more than one friend to their own Sectional Meeting. 8.--That any Member desirous to withdraw from the Society, shall give notice (in writing) to the General Secietary, before the end of the year. 9,—That a majority of two-thirds present at any General Meeting shall have the power of expelling any Member whose conduct they deem objectionable. 10.—That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business ; Five Members to form a Quorun. 11.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Field Meetings in the year. The place of Meeting to be fixed by the Committee, and due notice to be given by the General Secretary. In case of bad weather, the Members of the Committee present shall decide whether the Excursion shall be postponed or not. 12.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Evening Meetings in the year, at which Papers shall be read and discussed. No paper shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee. Objects of scientific interest may be exhibited at the Evening Meetings. 13.—That at the Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in the month of April, the Officers and Committee of the Society shall be elected by ballot ; the Report of the past year and the Treasurer’s Financial Statement read and adopted ; and alterations made, if needful, in the Rules. Nominations for the Committee to be sent (in writing) to the General Secretary, Six Days beforehand ; and proposed alteration of Rules at least a Fortnight beforehand. Alterations in the Rules shall be sanctioned by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present ; and no alterations in the Rules shall otherwise be made. ANNUAL REPORT. Our Society has now completed its first decade, and having, during the ten years, grown to its present proportions, your Committee feel confident that it is now firmly established in Chester, and that there is an increasing interest taken in all matters that relate to Science ; still the large number of members that are on our books must, to a certain degree, fluctuate, and as the novelty wears off, we must expect to lose some few, but as long as there is a strong nucleus of genuine workers, and of those who really care for one or other of the pursuits which the Society desires to encourage, so long there need be no fear of vital decay. Since the last Annual Meeting we have elected 54 Ordinary Members and 2 Corresponding Members; we have lost by death and removal 84 Ordinary Members and 2 Honorary Members; and we have now on the books of the Society 561 Members. The financial position of the Society is sound, and you will also have submitted to you a statement of the accounts of the funds which are managed by your Committee. The Botanical Garden which was commenced in 1879, in the Grosvenor Park—as far as laying out the beds—was last year stocked with representative plants of many of the principal Natural Orders. Owing to the abundance of rain the plants flourished well and made quite a handsome show, and though they were chiefly composed of what many people would call weeds, still they attracted attention, and names having been 6 affixed to each plant, it is to be hoped that many outside the Society made use of the garden for the purpose for which it was established. For the stocking of the garden we were greatly indebted to Mr. A. O. WALKER, and many members of our Botanical Section. With this Report will be printed a new Catalogue of the Books of the Society. The number of books has been considerably augmented, and it has been the object of your Committee to select Works of Reference on each of the subjects treated of by the various Sections. The books are in good order, for which we have to thank our Hon. LiprarIAN; and we are also much indebted to Mr. J. W. P. Epwarps for his kindness and care in arranging the new Catalogue. In connection with the Society rewards are offered suited alike to the youngest student and the most advanced, and the best return that can be made to those who so kindly offer the prizes, is that we should evince some zeal as competitors. Last year there were no competitors for the Kingsley Memorial Prize ; this we can only trust may not happen again. Members are particularly requested to examine the list of Prizes offered, for even if they do not intend competing, they may know some friend who holds back simply from a feeling of diffidence, requiring only a little gentle stimulus to enter the lists. The Museum is in good order, and many additional cases have been added, and much good work has been done in the arrangement of local fossils. A special gift was left by the late Mr. J. B. SHONE, of fossil plants from the carboniferous lime- stone near Prestatyn ; these are particularly valuable as occurring in our own district, and being rare in other parts of England. The Microscopical Cabinet now contains 250 slides, and your Committee wish them to be freely used by the Members. Slides can be taken out and examined at home, and the Curator of the Cabinet, Mr. Srppatt, will at any time furnish informa- tion as to the rules under which this can be done, 7 We now pass to a record of the Society's proceedings during the past year, which we arrange under the following heads :— EXCURSIONS. GENERAL MEETINGS. EVENING WALKS. SECTIONAL MEETINGS. CONVERSAZIONE. EDUCATIONAL LECTURES. The following places have been visited during the summer by the Members :— May 13th ....Nannerch june 4th .;.'...2: Vale Royal June 23rd_....Nant-y-Ffrith and Minera July 9th ...... Larkton Hill and Edge Hall July 23rd...... Eaton Hall Gardens Aug. 17th ....Caerwys Sept. 1oth ....Eddisbury Oct. 14th ....Botanic Gardens and Free Public Museum, Liverpool On the whole the excursions were well attended, and in most cases the weather was fine. For the purpose of stimulating Botanical research, the Rev. C. WoLtLEy Dop, M.A., on our visit to Edge Hall, very liberally offered three prizes for the best collection of plants, and these prizes were respectively awarded to Mr. McKercuar, Miss SHEPHEARD, and Miss SMITH. On two occasions we changed our mode of conveyance—driving to Minera; and, by the kindness of friends, we were towed up the river by steam launches to Eaton. We owed much, on several of our excursions, to the local knowledge and kindness of those who acted as our guides; also, as on former occasions, to the courtesy of those noblemen and gentlemen who opened their houses and grounds to us, and it is to be hoped the privileges so freely and graciously accorded, will on no occasion be forfeited by our Members. The Evening Walks were again organised last summer, and guides appointed. We wish the younger Members would avail themselves of this opportunity of becoming better acquainted with the flora and fauna of their own immediate neighbourhood. Old localities are worth careful searching year by year, and often valuable results are obtained in this way, seeing that there is no sameness in nature ; and if nothing else is learnt, it is well to ascertain the changes produced by varying seasons, 8 Our Annual Conversazione was, as usual, a great success, and took place September the 30th. The rooms were open, as on the previous year, both afternoon and evening. On this occasion we had the opportunity of seeing the splendid collection of Water-colour Paintings of Fossil Fish, most kindly lent us by the late Sir PuHitip EGERTON, Bart., F.R.S. The great feature, however, of our annual gathering, is the exhibi- tion of Microscopes, which has year by year increased both .in number and quality. The examination of the objects” has always been a source of much interest, but this year, thanks to Mr. SHEPHEARD, MR. SippALL, and many others, we were furnished with a classified catalogue, so that there was much instruction to be gained over and above the pleasure always to be derived from contemplating forms of beauty and marvels of structure, which, but for the microscope, would remain amongst the hidden things of nature. We have also to thank the members of the Liverpool Microscopic Society, and the Wrexham Society, for so kindly lending us assistance. The collection of Lower Silurian Fossils, from North Wales, shown by Mr. Ruppy, deserves more than a passing comment, and it is to be hoped will one day find a worthy location, and the collector reap the reward he so well merits by zeal and hard work in the cause of science. ‘The collection of Paleozoic Polyzoa, shown by MR. SHRUBSOLE, was one of great value, and our Mountain Limestone is well represented? Miss MAssy’s drawings of the Horse-Chesnut, bud and blossom in different stages were for the first time shown, and thanks to the kindness and liberality of the artist, they now adorn our Lecture Room. In the course of the evening the Kingsley Memorial Medal was presented by Mr. A. O. WALKER to our President, Pror. T. McK. HuGuers. ‘The high position he has attained in the scientific world, the real work he has accomplished in the field of Geology, together with the kindly zeal and interest he has ever evinced in the welfare of our Society, all marked him out as a worthy recipient of a memorial which seeks to keep alive the memory of our Founder, the Rev. CHARLES KINGSLEY, ee ae = 2 Oe ae oe 5 Master A. SHRUBSOLE and Master H. W. Acton received the PRESIDENT’S and Mr. WALKER’s prizes for two really good collections of fresh-water shells, showing that our district was richer in these forms than had been supposed. One great use of the Conversazione is the bringing together those who have common bonds of interest, and when it is seen what some can accomplish, we can only hope others may be induced to follow, and so lend a helping hand in the furtherance of scientific education and research. We were again indebted to the Mayor for most kindly allowing us the use of the Town Hall. ; At the General Meetings during the past year the following Papers have been read :— 1880. Oct. 28th—‘‘ Poisonous Plants,” by Lro H. Grinpon, EsqQ., Owen’s College, Manchester Novy. 25th—‘ Notes on the Geology of the Vale of Clwyd,” by the PRESIDENT. . 1881. Jan. 27th—* Unappreciated Insects,’’ by the Rev. J. G. Woon, M.A., &c. _ Feb. 24th—‘‘The Gorilla and other Monkeys contrasted with Man,” by B. WATERHOUSE HAWKINS, Esq., F.G.S. Mar. 31st—‘‘ Geological Queries on the Chester District for Chester Geolo- gists,’’ by the Rev. W. S. SyMonps, M.A., F.G.S., &c. April 28th—Annual Meeting ; ss 55 ——‘* Diamonds, Natural and Artificial,” by F. W. RupLER, Esg., F.G.S. At the General Meetings the business of the Society is transacted, and the Papers are by men who have made some special subject their study, and who are able at once to introduce it in a manner both popular and instructive. The following are the Sectional Meetings :— BOTANICAL SECTION. 1880—Nov. 11— An Opening Address, with Notice of Cladoptosis,” by Mr. J. PRIcE, M.A., Chairman. Dec. 23—‘‘ Remarks on the Asdimilative Organs of Plants,” by Mr. J. MCKERCHAR. 1881—Feb. 10—“ The growth of a Plant, from the embryo to maturity,”’ by Mr. J. D. SIDDALL. Mar. 24—‘ Advice to Students,”’ by Mr. i. PRIcE, M.A, 10 ZOOLOGICAL SECTION. 1880—Nov. 18—‘‘ Review of the past year,’’ by Mr. A. O. WALKER, F.L.S., Chatrman. 1881—Jan. 6—‘‘ The Fresh-water Shells of the District,” by Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S. Feb. 17—‘‘ Microscopic Pond-Life,” by Mr. T. S. WHLKINs, of Uttoxeter, (late of Chester.) April 21—‘ Microscopic Life found in a single Pond,” by Rev. N. CURNOCK. GEOLOGICAL SECTION. 1880—Dec. 2—‘‘On the occurrence of Calcisphoera — Williamson — (the supposed Radiolaria) and Saccammina Carteri—Brady— in the Mountain Limestone of North Wales,’’ by Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S., Chairman. 1881—Jan. 13—‘‘On some remarkable Geological discoveries in Western America, Egypt, Judea, and British India,” by Mr. D. MAcKINTOSH, F.G.S. March 3—‘‘ The Limagne and Puy-de-Déme Auvergne,” by the Rev. A. S. GRENFELL, M.A., F.G.S. April 14—* Geological Notes of a Ramble over Cader Idris,” by Mr, W. SHONE, F.G.S., Secretary. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY SECTION. 1880-—Dec. 16—‘* Recent sailings towards circum-polar regions,’ by Mr. J. MILLs. 1881—Jan. 20—‘ Gold and Silver Standards,” by Mr W. F, Lower, A.R.S.M., Secretary. Mar. 1o—‘‘ Modern Improvements in the Safety-Lamp, and in testing for Fire-damp in Coal Mines,” by DR. F. CLowEs, F.I.C. April 7—‘ The Climate of the Chester District with especial reference to Fruit-growing,”’ by Mr. A. O, WALKER, F.L.S. MICROSCOPICAL SECTION. 1880—Noy. 4—‘‘On the Illumination of Microscopic Objects,’ by Dr. STOLTERFOTH, M.A., Chairman. Dec. 16—‘‘ A popular explanation of some common objects for the Microscope, and also its practical value,” by Mr. T. SHEPHEARD, F.R.M.S. 1881—Feb. 3—‘ Microscopical Structure of the blood of different Animals,” by Dr. STOLTERFOTH, M.A. j Mar. 17—‘ Polarized Light,” by Mr. W. HopGEs. It will be seen that each of the Sections has met four times during the past Winter, and those of our Members who so kindly came forward to impart their knowledge, devoting their time to the interests of the Society, have proved by the variety of the subjects treated, that they at least are steady, earnest i" | er II workers. The Committee regret that these Meetings have not been as well attended as in former years, though this to a degree may be accounted for, by the fact, that great efforts have been made during the past Winter in the way of Educational Lectures, which we hope may train up a body of Naturalists who will ultimately become a source of strength to the Society. These educational Science Classes have embraced Botany, Chemistry, and Physiology. The Botany and Chemistry Classes have been under the Science and Art Department at Kensing- ton, and the teachers have been Mr. J. D. Stppati and Mr. W. F. Lowe. Both Classes: have been well attended, and from the interest and attention evinced by the students, we are led to infer that the results of the examination will be satisfactory, and that many will pass to the credit of their teachers. The lists, however, will not be out till some time after this Meeting. Mr. J. Price has also held an afternoon Class in Botany, but not under South Kensington. ‘ Ten Lectures on Animal Physiology have been given during the Winter Session by Dr. SToLTerrotn, M.A., and Mr. J. Taytor, M.R.C.S. As a beginning these have been encouraging, proving that if a full course were given, such as is required by the Science and Art Department, South Kensington, a good class could be formed. A written examination was held March 25th, which showed that the students had mastered some at least of the elements of a new and difficult study, and we are glad to name Mr. G. O. Day, Mr. E. OKELL, and Mr. J. BECKETT, as sending in some very good answers. Your Committee have met seventeen times during the past year, for the transaction of the business of the Society, and as far as is compatible with the interests of the Society, they have endeavoured to meet the wishes of the Members, and trust they have deserved the confidence which has been reposed in them. There have been no changes in the Officers of the Society during the past year, but all our Members will deeply regret the loss of one of our first Honorary Members, Sir PHILie DE Mapas Grey Ecerton, Barrt., F.R.S., &c. Not only did he 1z lend the weight of his name to the Society in its early days, but to the last he took a deep and lively interest in its welfare— ever ready with advice or help. Only a month before his death he wrote to Mr. J. Pricr, one of his oldest friends, regretting that his many avocations away from home, and his domestic ties when at Oulton, prevented his doing more for us, and being present at our meetings. We all remember the very interesting Paper he gave us in these rooms, and our Annual Conversazione has never lacked treasures from his valuable collections at Oulton,—treasures the result of long and laborious work ; for amidst all his public duties he found time to cultivate a branch of Geological Science, which had previously been little studied, and of which he has left a lasting memorial in his vast collection of Fossil Fish. We have also to mention, with regret, the death of F. BucKLAND, EsgQ., another of our Honorary Members, for, though personally unknown to many of us, he held a very high place amongst Naturalists, bringing his talent and obser- vation to bear on the living fish, thereby contributing to our knowledge of their habits, and enabling us to make better laws for the preservation of our rivers, which laws may materially tend to the increase of our national food supply. In concluding this Report your Committee desire ever to encourage the objects for which this Society was founded, while they feel confident in so doing that it is a means to an end, the full value of which those alone will discover who enter on real work. Our ‘ Pleasure Section,” as it has been pleasantly called, gain health and enjoyment, and open eyes and hearts alike, it is to be hoped, to the beauties of Nature; while the mysteries of creation fill the searcher after truth, for truth’s sake, with unbounded reverence and delight, and prove a sure safeguard against anything like narrow-minded worldliness. HENRY STOLTERFOTH, M.A. Cantab., M.D. Edin., Screntific Secretary. Bee ae e's? ‘3 “MUMNSVAUL “NOW fs f ‘INGONIA “MA ‘STTIN. 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Open to any Member of the Society, or any Resident within the Society's District. The following is a list of the Prizes offered by the Com- mittee for competition, and which have already been advertised in local and other newspapers :— 1881.—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of the following Orders of CRYPTOGAMOUS PLANTS :—FILices (Ferns); LycopoDIAcEm (Club Mosses) ; EQUISETACEH (Horsetails) ; CHARACEH (Charas) ; and Muscti (Mosses.) 1882.—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of the ‘‘CoRALS OF THE Mountain LIMESTONE.” 1883.—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of THE ACULEATE HYMENOPTERA of the District, including Bres, Wasps, SAND WASPS, AND ANTS. Nore.—The Committee have the option of retaining the successful collection in 1883, or any part of it, for the Museum. List oF TExT Books FoR THE 1883 PrizE:—‘‘F. Smith’s Catalogue of British Hymenoptera, Part I., (Apide) British Museum,” for Bees, (5/-) ; ‘* British Social Wasps,” by Dr. E. L. Ormerod, for Wasps, (10/6) ; ‘‘ Shuckard’s Fossorial Hymenoptera,” (1837), for Sand Wasps. The Collections to be sent to the General Secretary on or before the 1st of September in each year respectively. Persons wishing to compete can obtain all particulars and the conditions under which the Prizes are offered, by applying to the General Secretary, Mr, G, R, GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street, Chester. PRESIDENT’S PRIZES. THE PRESIDENT OF THE Society (Pror. T. McKENNY HuGuHEs), offers the following Prizes to be competed for during the present Summer :— (I.) For the best Drawing of the LEAF, FLOWER, AND FRUIT OF THE HoRSE-CHESNUT ; A First Prize of Three Guineas ; and as A SECOND PrizE (given by a Member of the Society), a Box of Moist Water-colour Paints, Pencils, and Brushes. The Drawing may be in water-colow's, pencil, or pen-and-ink. Artistic treatment will be taken into account as well as scientific representation of character. (II.) For the best collection of the LAND SHELLS of the District: A Prize of Two Guineas. In awarding this Prize more regard will be paid to the arrange- ment, preservation, and description, than to extent of resewi'ch. The President’s Prizes are open for competition to any boy or girl, under 16 years of age, who is a Member, or shall have received a written nomination from any Member of the ‘‘CHESTER SocleTY OF NATURAL ScIENCE,” and each Competitor must append name, age, and address, to his or her Drawing or Collection, and send it to the GENERAL SECRETARY on or before the lsT oF SEPTEMBER, 1881. Se ae 17 MR. A 0. WALKER’S PRIZE. Mr. A. O. WALKER offers a Frrst PrizE of THREE GuInEAs, and a Seconp Prize of OnE Guinea, for the two best collections of the following families of Morus :— Noroponr1p&.— Puss Moth, Prominents, Buff-tip, &c. LIPARIDA.—Tussocks, Vapourer, Gold Tail, &c. CHELONID#.--Tigers, Ermines, &c. BomBycipm.—Eggers, Lackeys, Drinker, &c. All to be bred from Caterpillars taken in the district of the Chester Society of Natural Science, and to be accompanied by the empty Cocoon or Chrysalis, a description in writing of the Larva, and the exact locality where the Larva was taken. To be competed for by young persons under the age of 18, residing, or at school, in the Chester Society's District. The points considered will be—(1st) Rarity of species, (2nd) Accuracy of description, (3rd) Neatness in setting. The Collections must be sent in on or before SEPTEMBER 1sT, 1881, to the GrneraL SECRETARY, and the Prizes (which will not be withheld on account of the collections being small if otherwise meritorious) will be given at the Annual Conversazione. The successful Collections, or any part of them, if required, to become the property of the Chester Society of Natural Science, in which case they will be placed in the Society's Museum. ’ The above-named District consists of so much of the County of Cheshire as lies W. of a line drawn S. from Warrington, with the Counties of Flint and Denbigh. With a view to obtaining those species of which the Larvew require to be collected the previous year, the above Prizes will be offered again in 1882. All the Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Conversazione. Tue New CararoGue of the Society's Library is printed at the end of this Report. Separate copies (1d. each) may be obtained Jrom Mr. Joun Mitts, Las/gate Row ; Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street; or from the Custovian, at the Society's Rooms. Norice.—Copies of the Sociely’s Proceedings (No. 1, price 6d., and Vo. 2, price 2/6), may be obtained from the Hon. TREASURER or the CUSTODIAN. The Sociely’s Museum and Library, at the Albion Rooms, Lower Bridge Streel, are open to the Members every Thursday, from Two to Four p.m. Books may also be obtained from the Library at any of the Evening Meekings. 18 SOCIETIES -ASSOCIATED, WITH WHICH THE SOCIETY EXCHANGES PUBLICATIONS. Barrow Naturalists’ Field Club. Brighton and Sussex Natural History Society. Bristol Naturalists’ Society. © Burnley Literary and Scientific Club. Dudley and Midland Geological and Scientific Society and Field Club. Epping Forest and County of Essex Naturalists’ Field Club. Glasgow Natural History Society. Hertfordshire Natural History Society and Field Club. Leeds Naturalists’ Club. Liverpool Geological Society. Liverpool Literary and Philosophical Society. Liverpool Microscopical Society. Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club. Manchester Field Naturalists’ Society. Manchester Geological Society. Manchester Scientific Students’ Association. Menai Society of Natural Science. Natal Microscopical Society. Northampton Natural History and Field Club. Nottingham Naturalists’ Society. Quekett Microscopical Club. Wigan Literary and Scientific Society. ; ; HONORARY MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Meetings. Archer, Frank, Esq., B.A. ......++++..Oviel Chambers, Liverpool Bentham, George, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S..25 Wilton Place, London, S.W. Brady, H. Bowman, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S., TCE Ge Ll Ny oan Hillfield, Gateshead Carpenter, W. B., Esq., M.D., F.R.S... University of London, Burlington Gardens, London, W. *Davies, D. C., Esq., F.GsS. 0.2... .0¢+0- Ebnal Lodge, Gobowen, Oswestry *Dawkins, W. Boyd, Esq., M.A., F.R.S., Ee Mes a 3 ahs we eae Seveleela ats) viatecneelare Woodhurst, Wilmslow rd., Fallow- field, Manchester *Higgins, Rev. H. H., M.A. .......... Rainhill, Liverpool Hooker, Dr. J. D., F-R.S. 0. cecee eee Royal Gardens, Kew, London, W. *Hughes, Prof. T. McKenny, M.A., ESTAS BGS Act eee ey. aS Trinity College, Cambridge Huxley, Prof. T. H., LL.D., F.R.S., TE feel Deel el 0 (Ee OM Se Vuseum, Fermyn st., London, S.W. *Judd, Prof. J. W., F.R.S. ........-6- . Science Schools, South Kensington, London, S.W. *Mackintosh, D., Esq., F.G.S....... 0... 36 Whitford road, Tranmere *Moffat, T., Esq., M.D., F.G.S., F.R.A.S..Hawarden *Morton, G. H., Esq. F.G.S. .......... 122 London road, Liverpool Prices Ie, Ss, MLNS) | sys oie sie ne apelin ny e'ni> 56 Watergate street, Chester *Rae, E., Esq., F.R.G.S...... ..eee...Devonshire road, Birkenhead Spooner, C. E., Esq., C.E., F.G.S. ....B8ron-y-Garth, Portmadoc *Symonds, Rev. W. S., F.G.S. ........ Pendock Rectory, Tewkesbury Tyndall, Prof. J., LL.D., F.R.S. ...... Royal Lnstitution, Albemarle street, London, W. mvases Rev. Joi., MsACI Ee ee. wees Rector of Forden, Welshpool Warren, Hon. J. B. Leicester.......... 62 Elm Park road, Chelsea, London, S.W. CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. Leather, Mr. F.S. ......0.+0000++++-Delamere Lodge, near Northwich Reade, Mr. Oswald A. .....,.. se eee Royal Naval Hospital, Bermuda *Rowston,.Mr. Ricciss 2. pastaetcs: cet Kingsley, Alton, Hants Ruddy, Mr. Thos.......... =e adatier .Pale, Corwen merhotias. DY. EL- 2c...< >. sultanate The Hydropathic Establishment, Llandudno Walker, Mr. Fred), 4.<..,.scsiie saa anes ae Heywood, Tenby Wynne, Mrs. Lloyd ............00 000s Coed Coch, Abergele WUPUIIATIS SV NAT Dea'sts |. g atu/ela lias, tholvetes «ates Uttoxeter bl © ‘Tobe E. S o ee THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS are due on the Ist of MAY in each year. Members who have not paid for the present year are respectfully requested to forward the amount (Five Shillings) to the Hon. Treasurer, MR. JOHN MILLS, Chemist, Eastgate Row. LIsYTY OF -MEMBERS, Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Societys Meetings. ip y Ss Abell, Vix BciGe cacti a entas 16 City Walls (South) Abercrombie, Mr. Francis .,..25 Upper Northgate street Acheson, Rev. J. H., M.A. ..Grey Friars Acton, Mr. T. Bennion ...... Grove Road, Wrexham Allen, Mr. Bulkeley ........ West Lymm, Altrincham Allen, Mrs. Bulkeley ........ * “ Ayling, Mra Jo Wis. ves). 50% 19 Pepper street Ayrton; STs. sierra = «+ sale .. Abbot’s Rock, 27 Liverpool road Ayrton, Mr. Alfred... ...... 9 9 F Bahia Piers. cntaneeen 13 Eaton road BawlicgeVixsMEe en pce he ree Baker, Rev. Edgar J., B.A. . Abbey green Baker, Mr. R. eae .... Blackness Castle, Linlithgow, N.B. Baker, Mis. Gt s< mus .... 17 Hamilton street, Bishopfields Barker, Miss’... «ds e110) senna 148 Boughton Barlow, MSG ten cote oe .. All Saints’ School, Hoole Barnes, heeve B., BoA. cai Hope Villa, Raymond street Bayrie; SVlISS os). sees rear 3 King’s buildings Bayne, Miss M.S 0% fo.s. os Beckett; Mirai i./ae ac. «wares Stafford House, Bridge street row *Bedford, Rev. J. L., M.A., F.L.S..2 Grey friars Bedford, Mrs. Bell, Mr. G. A., C. Ee Asse 15 Newgate street Biddulph, MrsOMEor asc. Gans Black friars Birch, Mr. H. J. ............Corville, Liverpool road Bireh, Miss 22.05.55 ia eoete .24 Upper Northgate street Birley, } IMiiss ‘As itnte bce Ss 1 Stanley place Blackburne, Mrs. J. Ireland .,Roodee Lodge UB lenyme ys Vere pice falta dieitete ite 0 4 Eaton road Blayney; Wirss Aces s Gale PEIOCK MI Ce ous ieeinaste ois 26. Hough green Blombeld, Capes \@ Mess. Woodhead & Co., 44 Charing ross, London Blowers Mr i. Bae 6 The Groves 21 Blower Mr. Wi os oss Bees 4 Williams’ terrace, Hoole, Chester Bonnalie, Mr. G., L.D.S., R.C.S.E... Abbey street Borwick, Rev. R. P. ........ Frodsham, near Chester Boscawen, Mr. Grifith ...... Trevalyn Hall, Wrexham Boucher, MIS. cao year aS Bridge street row Bowen, Rev. Canon, M.A. ..St. Mary’s Rectory Bowen, Miss), o.oo cos. occa ” ” Bowen,’ Miss Aw... 0.0 5 aete bawersh Mire bis Rit Stee.oe A bbot’ s lodge, Liverpool road Bowers, INEISN ET ER Sora) \e es oi Bowers, Mr. Frank G. ...... The Willows, "Mollington : Brassey, MISS s.:deealerdsieogs Abbot’s Grange, Liverpool road | Brassey, Miss Janet.......... or ” Bridge, Mr. J. C., M.A., Mus. Bac.. "St. John street ibrideman Mri ” Denson, Mr. J. Lyon ....... : » ” ” Denson, Dr. Leopold ........18 Chichester street Denson, Mrs. Leopold te wane Dickson, Mr. F. A., J.P. . ‘Fern Rock, Queen’ s park Dickson, Mrs. F. A. ........ - ” Dickson, Miss A... .es0.se0es 3 = Dickson, Mr. Frank ........ Dickson, Mr. Jas. ...... ._. Brookfield House, ’ Chester Dickson, Mr. W. A. ........Newton Villa, Chester Dickson, Mr. S. T. Bree, uth Netherleigh Cottage, Chester Dickson, Mr. John .......... 37 South Castle street, Liverpool *Dobie, Dr. W. M. ........-.23 Upper Northgate street BPG IG MEST a araeererehs tai. totes ee 9 ” Dobie, TOSS Beryiolel stele’ Soles Dod, Rev. C. Wolley, M.A.. ‘Edge Hall, Malpas, Chester Douglas, Mire (Cs srg nan cclerueae 5 Stanley place Dauglas, MrssiCs Pes)... eee Dette se VETS i oreria\ oityreie) o\aevanete Abbot’ s field, Liverpool road DOr icy MITER fiajnies exes s ete lciers ” Dugdale; Mr. Jno. 2. .....00 Spital field, Boughton Dumeérque, MrcA. B..... 2. Pamn’s Bank, Eastgate street Duncan, Mr. C. W. ........Stanley place Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe, Junr. ..1 Exton park, Parkgate road Dutton, Mrs. J. Rowe, Junr.. = ae Dutton, yMirs Gay Woeiac asec ae 15 Curzon park Dutton, Mrs. G. W. ........ ” ” Dutton, Mr. H. B. .......... ” ” Dutton, Miss ......... Asianage ” ” *Edwards, Mr. J. W. P. . .... Watergate Flags Edwards, Mrs. J. W.P. .... “4 Edwards, Mr. Jno. ..... .19 Hamilton’ street, Hoole Edwards, Mri ae... ses 1.32) Middle Crane street Edwards; Mr. J. Boic.. + 0e< 00 Abbot’s Mount, Liverpool road Ellington, Mr. E. B. ........ Chester Evans-Lloyd, Lieut.-Col. ..,.Plas Newton, Chester Evans, Mr. R........ cenatiice 10 Queen’s park Bivatisy MiSs ove cteletojereliois pieces Eversley House, Eversley park, L’pool road Biyans se Ministre airinrs ” ” Roberts, Capt. ........-es08 Buarthe, Ruthin Roberts, Dr............:.-+-8 Abbey square Roberts, Mr. J. Sheriff ...... 86 Watergate street Roberts, Miss Jane ......6.0+- 99 5 Roberts, Miss Eleanor ...... of “ Roberts, Miss Pattie ........ m ns Rogers, Mr. Jn0.......+++0++ 6 Stanley place Rogers, Mr. W. ......s0+05+ 74 Watergate flags Roose, Mrs... cece ee cece cone 67 Linden terrace, Bouverie street Rowland, Mr. J. ...... eee Pulford, near Wrexham Royle, Mrs. T. V. ...-2+++-- Curzon park Royle, Miss .....s.seeeeeees * 9 Royle, Mr. T. R. Pe oo... eee Hough Green House Royle, Mrs. Jigs 1e 3 Gee eee ” ” Rush, Mr. Be siceside's ies « 19 Foregate street Scotland, Major ......++.++- The Elms, Pulford, Wrexham Scott, Mr. John ...... Beis (ais The Bank, Eastgate street Searancke, Mr. S. S. ......5- Gorphwysfa, Prestatyn, Rhyl Sharp, Mr. F. W. 2... ... Stone House, Eaton road *Shaw, Mr. J., Jumr........06. Bridge street *Shepheard, Mr. T., F.R.M.S..Kingsley Lodge, Liverpool road Shepheard, Miss .......++++. Sherlock, Mr. John .......+++ 4 Victoria pathway, Queen’s park Shone, Mrs. .......2 e008 ...42 Watergate street *Shone, Mr. W., F.G.S. ...... Upton park, Chester Shone, Mrs. W. ....... anene ” ” *Shrubsole, Mr., F.G.S. ...... Town Hall square Shrubsole, Mr. George ..... ) RSS SR oe ae eee 3 vols. 1854 Russell’s (Jas. B.) Lectures on the Theory and General Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases ; and on Air, Water Supply, Sewage Disposal, and Food, by Wallace (W.) ... sien ein) wee Tyndall’s (J. ) Faraday as a Discoverer (new edition). BT Tyndall’s (J.) Notes on Light (10th edition) . cage LAUD Tyndall’s (J.) Lessons in Blectricity.......+. 000000 Tas 8T6 Zoological Section. Balfour’s (F. M.) Treatise on Comparative Embryology, 2 vols. 1880 IW allaee’s)(A.K..) Island Eafe. ope ydeciceccsscsecrve-ee--. 1880 Miscellaneous. Ramsay (A.) The Scientific Roll, 4 parts, A. to D.... 1880-81 The Calendar of Cambridge Local Lectures ......... 1880-81 hat t ER a Ut ee See sitet , UTE. Res |v ot atonl AUOTO. tinsanl ( €: Eo £m Vong inaiialeo8 LeeT ’ oe net flitotah ee SAT at bo PoqeLC) ~ebtotae diteyt dit Us met. Lae & fee 7 (1D) ¢ ney oelaat? af | eit tee onrecdadal) email rt’ i bands sintiikiot€ ie. ym lie eedafe, botning sw ovgolaisd teal orld Mingo —— - ak ana cima a oy | soitos’ \nsinnfoe Sgalitontt bon “HEFL Hewesl! to ers let han ata tf) ese as he dniabtedeanmat. “statpokeD odd A Bok nox + te hegs ewwolé ld lar vinalepeh niet FAP Maier wiper <9 “baltareastt (f) 2 A> peg Vas quphion) cyreites Tite Dacha (> 2 ght a 34 ode tute bg = otk me Sart xo PT Aasuslmiony 9 EFS gne-sersale | (Cy og cs ree 4 tiie, + Mosidh "a, emt near “sega oe y fn cpclowt) oth, Ie eBigoneey abil. has one LiPo iioky feat. wilde hate hoelvaion dtc alee wtp) od? kk ba’ hed iat et out ww harbimbitedsiny. pret say MArete'l 4) ch ik = salve i) » "dteehoot® ails he alieos Fs ts pit Was as Lit Aeay car eile? —tealietl: fete ust podts h wget ho bet Pog Fey i fOR\«: att it + Slt: 5a) vtets Ze gerne: r r : beurtah ia fey > [een i athe furout al ah si Ttengiirk we heaters. © bi: es i husliost” rake Tnotgohial) fild-te eibfrnl€ SEG. 7 otshide ye r r=% otk Wo moltenel Trova? aboeRsy vino belntas Bratond (4 } snoda-” ius bletswm? ot He Tedd te sayroltzo ob 36 : sis © tah > ean “areal > ‘hi booudhusod anosihaunargarie 2. ts onl ody tg 38 ti 4) onde” feel . ottdaait’ ie he Ne arly Yaeger ts <7 feegatis Oodt the og Ys ee ‘2 ARE, oe Ay Dad... oot L 4 boii “wot -sebai eoTheasae- + t, ta SU ey bit tnhings jbolls >-O& SAP. ee eke fae! . “-gridvsonnd “= 4) Vj" & ASE eS ‘ f gra ~~ AY * MOWOSS AMOIQOOZOO Ws stomnies x eh vw oo nym Fi of rt Pat Ws extasqurd - ee) GS)... ben dyn ‘ante rt RLS! ar mene -wopealita \niwinlk © ind wnt bar ‘baited? lo etoomel: : (rites D) 2 *todsail i ~ bhGB Lahey f . (9 iow) lusoret)? bas yroadt re 0 4 yr uetoel: ¢ : a bb) 2 ‘Howeu Sh 5 7 deSyonrth ae soohisk: to Gow? ge eolinaratihy, ae wis aavdqait! wyowr or fuuae wih A 1 ‘bean es - | el , P t Ural on t 4 5Oh018 W ya bao Cai 2. (QOHibS wang) vors7ODeI x +s yotiareh (. Ge ‘Isha ® = ee “ t eeiba ater yr sityil co's uate ety wUebe #E BVBL ne | cseponeen ee OLMOe OF ehoeeeT AS o Nba Ass Rte Moose Inoigolood.. _ a Roloyid a oes 4eiio 3 , ita onitier { oti, x h) ewoNiath Oaat. sive ge) MONDE icitveghouvka¥, nenshadics Hit ban: rin ge : : gvosnplisag Wh? teoaed |. ob fh rig & lod shies of DC *): Marcu 22np, 1882. The following Books have been added to the Library since G 122 G 123 G 124 the last List was issued. Botanical Section. Cooke’s (M. C.) British Fresh-water Alge. No. 1.. 1882 The London Catalogue of British Plants .......... 1874 Geological Section. Callaway (C.) Papers ‘‘On the Metamorphic and Associated Rocks South of Wexford’’; ‘‘ On the Quartzites of Shropshire.” (Presented by the PEMPIIE Vitale ire «= Gees al ide aes sid Gaim sic} Dass 1881 Hughes’ (T. McK.) “ Notes on Italy, and what she Pr aomattor MCLG Stacie ual wa 4 << Anpegiate 1881 Report of the Commissioners appointed to inquire into the several matters relating to Coal in the United Kingdom. Vols. 1, 2, and 3. (Presented ny. Mc.G. W. Shrubsole, F:G:8.) . 2. 00d gee a 1871 The Geology of the Country around Prescot, Lan- cashire. Description of Quarter Sheet 80 N.W.., and corresponding Six-inch Maps, Nos. 107 & 108 (Lancashire.) By Edward Hull, M.A., &c. 3rd Ed. With additions by A. Strahan, M.A., &c. (Presented by H.M. Government) ............ 1882 The Geology of the neighbourhood of Chester. ’ (Explanation of Quarter Sheet 80 S.W.) By A. Strahan, M.A., &c. (Presented by .H.M. RIMMER No. hae gure aa 8 Sie is wing hate aed 1882 Natural Philosophy Section. Roscoe and Schorlemmer’s ‘Treatise on Chemistry (Vol. 3) ; Organic Chemistry (Part I.) ........ 1881 Miscellaneous. Proceedings of the Cassel Society of Natural Salerieen ales «wacbeey avon <5 0s 2» cialoierae 8 On 1880-81 Rae’s (E.) The White Sea Peninsula, a Journey in Russian Lapland and Karelia ................ 1881 Transactions of the Liverpool Geological Association .1880-81 lida ae 7 7 : . * Fis, LY Me the 4 oean® Teas tinea PY Sb icity s > ait a err were a {Bae : = Pe a ‘tg ail ge Fs, 6a Lan naayants thes’ ‘ ie \ 7, wn ‘ i ne * “ 4 f t Bek | ees met ea TSE oh ee a | 5 aa ae i ee ; De ae bani Lis. at Baa” o, ae vy wl BAN THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Chester Society of Hatural Science, AND STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS | FOR THE YEAR 1881-82. CHESTER: PRINTED BY G, R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR STREET. MDCCCLXXXII. THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Chester Society of Hatural Science, AND STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS for 1881-82, AND THE LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1882-83, ALSO A LIST OF THE KINGSLEY MEMORIAL AND OTHER PRIZES OFFERED FOR COMPETITION. PRINTED BY G. R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR STREET. MDCOCLXXXII. os Pex | i aa wel, | crivuiny’ ) 1 va Vayda - nf: th ' St _ P neh MARLTON — = a ai 2 7 Dare Ped Officers and Committee for 1882-83. Sa President : Pror. T. McKENNY HUGHES, M.A., F.S.A., F.G.S., &o. Vice-Presidents : HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G., THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER, THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER, A. O. WALKER, Esq., F.L.S., W. M. DOBIE, Esq., M.D., Cc. W. POTTS, Esq, SIR W. W. WYNN, Bart., M.P. Officers of Sections : BOTANICAL. CHAIRMAN—Mkr. J. PRICE, M.A.. ..-56, Watergate Street. SECRETARY—MR. J. B. MANNING. .csccsscessvsscose vvsvveeeThe Castle. ZOOLOGICAL. CHAIRMAN—Mr. A. O. WALKER, F.L.S.. --The Leadworks. SECRETARY—Mr. T. SHEPHEARD, F.R.M.S.. ‘Kingsley ‘Lodge, Liverpool Road. GEOLOGICAL. CHAIRMAN—Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.GS. ..............126, Worthgate Street. SECRETARY--Mr. W. SHONE, F.G:S. ..............0.:0002- +e Opton Park. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. CHAIRMAN—MRr. G. WATMOUGH WEBSTER, F.C.S....5, Eversley Park, Liverpool Road. SECRETARY—Mr. W. F. LOWE, A.R.S.M. ..................Cambrian View. MICROSCOPICAL. CHarRMAN—Dr. STOLTERFOTH, M.A....................00:..60, Watergate Street. SECRETARY—MR. J. D. SIDDALL.................. cccssceeeeeees Bridge Street. Bon. Curator: Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S., 126, Northgate Street. Son. Crensurer: Mr. JOHN MILLS, 4, Eastgate Row. Bon. Secretaries : SCIENTIFIC . ................DR. STOLTERFOTH, M.A., 60, Watergate Street. GENERAL ..............-......MR. G. R. GRIFFITH, 30, Hough Green. Son. ¥ibrarian: Mr. P. H. FLETCHER, 2, Hough Green. Committee : THE ABOVE OFFICERS, Ex-Officio ; AND Mr. E. J. BAILLIE Mr. J. GRIFFITHS Rev. J. L. BEDFORD Mr. F. F. HICKMAN Mr. ROCHFORT CONNOR Mr. W. H. OKELL Custodian: Mr. JOSEPH JONES, 12, Hamilton Place. RUE S. —>—— 1.—TuHarT the Title of this Society be ‘‘ The Chester Society of Natural Science,” and that its object be the promotion of the study of Natural Science, by Lectures, Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers, and other suitable means. 2.—That the Officers be a President, Six Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Two Secretaries, a Chairman and Secretary for each Section, and a Librarian. 3.—That the Committee consist of the above-named Officers, who shall be Ex-Officio Members, and Six other Members of the Society, the President, or a Vice-President the Chairman ; and that the practical management of the Society be vested in the Committee, subject to the following Rules :—- 4.—That every Candidate for Membership shall be proposed and seconded at a General Meeting, and, on paying the Subscription, shall become a Member ; the name of the Candidate. with that of a Proposer and Seconder, to be sent (in writing) to the Committee, previous to a General Meeting. 5.—That the subscription be 5/- per annum, payable in advance, and due the 1st of May in each year. 6.—That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special service to the Society, may be elected Honorary Menibers or Corresponding Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Members not to exceed Twenty-five. 7.—Any Member shall be allowed to introduce one friend at any of the Sectional Meetings. The Chairman and Secretary of each Section may, on application, allow a Member to introduce more than one friend to their own Sectional Meeting. 8.—That any Member desirous to withdraw from the Society, shall give notice (in writing) to the General Secretary, before the end of the year. 9.—That a majority of two-thirds present at any General Meeting shall have the power of expelling any Member whose conduct they deem objectionable. 10.—That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business ; Five Members to form a quorum. 11.—That the Committee shall arrange at least six General Field Meetings in the year. The place of Meeting to be fixed by the Committee, and due notice to be given by the General Secretary. In case of bad weather, the Members of the Committee present shall decide whether the Excursion shall be postponed or not. 12.—That the Committee shall arrange at least Six General Evening Meetings in the year, at which Papers shall be read and discussed. No paper shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee. Objects of scientific interest may be exhibited at the Evening Meetings. 13.—That at the Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in the month of April, the Officers and Committee of the Society shall be elected by ballot ; the Report of the past year and the Treasurer’s Financial Statement read and adopted ; and alterations made, if needful, in the Rules. Nominations for the Committee to be sent (in writing) to the General Secretary, Six Days beforehand ; and proposed alteration of Rules at least a Fortnight beforehand. Alterations in the Rules shall be sanctioned by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present ; and no alterations in the Rules shall otherwise be made. ANNUAL REPORT. In presenting the Eleventh Annual Report of the Chester Society of Natural Science to our Members, it is no small matter of congratulation to be assured that our numbers and energy have in no way been diminished. We have elected, during the past year, one Honorary Member, one Corresponding Member, and 79 Ordinary Members. We have now on our books 620 Members, while last year we had 561. The financial position of the Society will be placed before you by the Honorary Treasurer, and this, I think, will be con- sidered satisfactory; as also the Accounts of the Kingsley Memorial Fund and the Cross Memorial Fund. The Botanical Garden, in the Grosvenor Park, was last year in very good condition, and of material help to those studying botany in connection with the Science Classes; but to keep the Garden in a state of efficiency, plants require renewing, while new specimens should be added, and we hope that our Members will assist during the coming summer in supplying both these needs. A few additions of local specimens have been made to the Museum by Mr. WALKER and Mr. SHRUBSOLE. CoOL. EGERTON has kindly presented to the Society a case of Minerals which belonged to the late Sir PHitip EGERTON, to be held by them until such time as the City shall provide a Free Museum; and our thanks are due to Mr. Satmon for conveying the Case from Oulton Park to the Society's Rooms free of charge. Mr. Acton, Junr., and Mr. SHRUBSOLE, Junr., have also pre- 6 sented to the Society their collections of Local Shells. Both these collections are valuable as tending to the increase of local knowledge, and we shall hope to see further good work in the same direction. ‘The general condition of the specimens is good. There are still, however, Cases unfilled that appeal for contributions to the industry of the Members. Mr. STRAHAN, who has so kindly during the last few years acted as our Curator, has been obliged to resign the office, the Geological Survey having called him to another part of the country. During the time Mr. SrraHan has been in Chester and North Wales, he has done much to render the Museum worthy of the Society, and it is with great regret that we lose his services, which were always freely given, both to the Museum, and also in connection with the Summer Excursions, when his great knowledge of the country was invaluable. The number of books in the Library has been much in- creased during the last year, both by purchase and gifts, particularly by the handsome donation of thirty vols. of the British Association Reports, from Mrs. T. JoHnson. In no direction can the Society’s income be more profitably spent than in securing standard books of reference, in order to form as complete a Library of Natural History as the funds will permit. It is matter of encouragement that the number of those who have availed themselves of the Library has of late much increased. Our Committee and Members feel strongly the necessity that some effort should be made to place the City of Chester in a position at least equal to that of towns of a similar size. No place perhaps in the country ought to’ possess a Museum richer in local specimens than Chester, situated as it is near an estuary of the sea, and with the Mountains of North Wales within our district. How this will be done, and if the City, from the Museum and Library Rate, will help us, remains yet to be seen. This much we may say, if the Museum and Library Act be taken full advantage of our Society will do all a ae 7 in its power to make a Museum and Library worthy of the place. We certainly possess a good nucleus, and if the Museum be restricted to local specimens and to collections for educa- tional purposes, to the exclusion of foreign curiosities, it may be kept within reasonable bounds, and be of real use. Starting as we shall do late, let us hope to avoid the sorry exhibition presented by many Museums which have admitted objects use- less for purposes of illustration, and which are simply curious. Real curiosities, of Jocal, have their place in special and central Museums, and should be rigidly excluded from local collections. The Society has now in full operation a series of Classes under the Science and Art Department of South Kensington, and during the past winter Botany, Chemistry, and Physiology Classes have been respectively conducted under Mr. SIDDALL, Mr. Lowe, and Mr. Cowar. These, we trust, may do as well as they did last year, when the per-centage of those who passed and took Queen’s Prizes was greater than the average throughout the country. These Classes are of real value to the Society, training up a body of Naturalists who will carry on its work when those who now take the lead shall have passed away; and the energy imparted by young blood must tend to keep alive the general vigour. We give, in the Report, a list of Prizes offered by the Society. These Prizes have grown gradually in number and value, and it is a healthy sign when there are many competitors. This, it is to be hoped, may be the case next September, which will show that there is zeal for work, and also that the liberality of those who give the Prizes has been appreciated. We now come to the more immediate work done by the Society during the past year, and which we shall consider under the following heads :-— EXCURSIONS, GENERAL MEETINGS, EvENING WALKS, SECTIONAL MEETINGS, CoNVERSAZIONE, EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, 8 There were eight Excursions during the past year, and the following places visited :— May 6th ......06. cide « shdbye « Ghesfords [Lite Ca acbeoae euaseit tidlan/e tats Pant Du. (PUNE VIG" sec ewes ee conn Helsby and Frodsham. MALY 5 tM | ore sys\she-s her t obiviniy «ahs Minera Mountain. StL y P2OCL weet casio six sierpiecie Mostyn Park and Whitford LAS oust AEH PE ANS ahi ote Rhyd-y-mwyn Valley Sepia ties ot we sicp,<.4 042 014 5 Eglwyseg Rocks and Llangollen. October 12th ..............Staffordshire Potteries. It will be seen that many of these are old spots revisited. It is as impossible always to find new ground, as it is impossi- ble to exhaust old localities; and as we generally contrive new routes the country becomes better known, and its resources better recognised. At Minera we had the pleasure of our President’s company. The journey was by road, and the day thoroughly enjoyable. Our last Excursion of the season to the Potteries, was a little out of our usual routine ; still, the excursion was popular and instructive, and our best thanks are due to the Rev. J. L. Beprorp, who took all the trouble of the arrangements. The Thursday Evening Walks, arranged for the summer months, ought to prove instructive. Leaders are appointed who do their best to make the walks interesting to any of the Members who care to avail themselves of the opportunity of increasing their knowledge of the district. The Annual Conversazione was held Sept. z9th, 1881, in the Town Hall, kindly lent us by the Mayor (C. Brown, EsqQ.), when the rooms were, as usual, crowded. Unfortunately, our President was absent, as he was attending the Bologna International Geological Congress. With his usual kindness, however, he gave us, on his return in October, a most interesting and lively lecture, the result of his journey and experience in all its freshness. The Kingsley Memorial Medal was presented at the Conver- sazione by Mr. A. O. WALKER to Mr. D. MacxintTosu, F.G.S., for his geological researches in the neighbourhood of Chester, and as some slight acknowledgment of a life spent in trying 9 to advance geological science by quiet and patient industry. The Kingsley Memorial Prize, for the best Collection of Cryp- togamous Plants, was awarded to Mrs. Hopkins. * The President’s Prize for the drawing of the Leaf, Flower, and Fruit of the Horse Chesnut, was presented to Miss GRIFFITH ; and a second prize, given by a Member, was carried off by Miss Orton. For the best collection of Land Shells of the District, the first prize was given to Mr. A. SHRUBSOLE; and Mr. H. W. Acron’s collection was so good that an additional prize was added by Mr. A. O. WALKER, thus, we hope, giving a stimulus to local collecting. 5 The exhibition of Natural History specimens was good, and the splendid collection of drawings of microscopic objects by Mr. RocuFrortT Connor, contributed much to the interest and instruction of the evening. The Council Chamber was again filled with Microscopes. On this occasion the objects exhibited were classified, which, as far as the general public are concerned, may have appeared a disadvantage, as it pre- cluded the massing together of the more attractive and showy objects; but even this drawback, time will remedy, as the instruction gained will lead up to a finer and more delicate appreciation of what constitutes real beauty both in the Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral Kingdoms of Nature. We must not omit to notice that a bouquet of hot-house flowers was shown under the Graphoscope. These were exquisitely arranged by Mr. SELwoop and formed a glorious object. The Society invariably consider the Annual Conversazione as a great help and advantage. We welcome members whom we do not at other times see amongst us, and have thus a means of letting them see how our work is progressing, and that the year has not been altogether unproductive of scientific culture. There have been six General Meetings during the past winter :-— 1881—Oct. 27—“* Notes on Italy and what she is doing for Science,” by the PRESIDENT (PRoF, T. McKENNy HUGHES.) Nov. 24—‘* The Denudations of North Wales,” by A. STRAHAN, Esq., M.A., F.G.S., H. M. Geological Survey. bie) 1882—Jan. 26—‘‘ Notes on the Metal Deposits of North Wales,’ by D. C. Daviss, Esq., F.G.S. Feb. 23—‘‘ Notes on Dredging in the Dee,” by A. O. WALKER, Esq., F.L.S. March 30—‘‘ Excursions,”’ by the REv. H. H. Hicetns, President of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club. April 27—Annual MEETING. These have, on the whole, been fairly attended. Each of the five Sections into which the Society is divided have met four times during the past winter, when the following Papers have been read :— BOTANICAL SECTION. 1881—Dec. 1—‘‘ The value of local observation,” by Mr. J. Prick, M A., Chairman. 1882—Jan. 12—‘‘How self fertilization is prevented in kom. ” by Mr. J. D. SIDDALL March 2—“Grasses : Hints as to collecting and preserving specimens,” by Mr. EDMUND J. BAILLIE. April 13—‘“‘ Yeast and Bacteria: Their life history and mode of development, including how fermentation and putre- faction are caused,” by Mr. CHARLES F. FIsH. ZOOLOGICAL SECTION. 1881—Dec. 8—“‘ Review of the past year,” by Mr. A. O. WALKER, F.LS., Chairman. 1882—Jan, 19g—‘‘ The Earth Worm: Its anatomy, place in nature, and worth, with some reference to Darwin,” by MR. A. H. FisH, B A., Associate of Owen’s College. March 9—‘‘ Pond Life, giving a life history of one or more of the Rotifers,” by Mr. MICHAEL JOHNSON, LD.S, F.R.M.S. GEOLOGICAL SECTION. 1881—Nov. 3—‘‘ Some reasons in favour of the existence of Coal in the immediate neighbourhood of Chester,’ by Mr. W. SHONE, F.G.S., Secretary. Dec. 15—‘‘ The subsidence of the land in the salt districts of Cheshire,”’ by Mr. G. W. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S., Chairman. 1882—Feb, 2— On the nebular Origin of the Earth, primeval universal Ocean, and permanence of deep sea-basins,’’ by Mr. D. MACKINTOSH, F.G.S. March 16—‘‘ Water, considered as a Geological Agent,” by the CHAIRMAN, ; ; . a 7 7 II NATURAL PHILOSOPHY SECTION. 1881—Nov. 10—'‘ A review of the progress of Physical Science during the past year,” by MR. G. W. WesstTeErR, F.C.S., Chairman. Dec. 22 —** On Quartz, its varieties, and some of its uses,” by MR. W. F. Lowg, A.R.S.M , Secretary. 1882—Feb. 9—‘‘ The chemical and physical properties of Water,” by Mr. Epwin W. OKELL. March 23 —‘‘ The signs of the Zodiac,” by Mr. W. VINCENT. MICROSCOPICAL SECTION. 1881—Nov. 17—Conversational Meeting. 1882—Jan. 5—An Exhibition of Original Drawings, by MR. ROCHFORT Connor. Feb. 16—Conversational Meeting. April 6— Conversational Meeting ; test objects with high powers. The Sectional Meetings have been much better attended this winter, showing that we have a number of members who take an interest in the work of the Society. One of the best papers read was the one on the Earth-worm, by Mr. A. H. FIsH, showing great research and patient observation, with a power of imparting knowledge to others which will ultimately make him a very successful lecturer. MR. Cuartes F. Fisu has also favoured us with a very interesting and ably written paper, and we shall look forward with pleasure to hearing him again on future occasions. There was also a good Paper read by Mr. E. W. OKELt, on “ The Chemical and Physical Properties of Water,” and as Papers of this nature entail both trouble and expense, the members feel that there is a debt of gratitude owing to those who undertake them. It will be seen that no regular papers have been read in the Microscopical Section; still the attendance at them has been good, and the knowledge imparted has we hope been of use to those who wish to use the instrument as a means to an end, enabling them to pursue various branches of investigation more accurately, so that, in future papers in the different Sections, we may look for good results. The Cabinet of 12 Microscopical Objects kept by the Society for the use of Members, and which contains upwards of 400 slides, has been more used than in any previous year, which is an encouraging sign. Your Committee have met 14 times during the past year for the purpose of transacting the business of the Society, and as it has been their constant wish to promote and make efficient the machinery by which the Society is carried on, they trust that the Members will consider they have fulfilled their duty; at the same time, they must thank the Members for having always so loyally supported them in their efforts to spread and keep alive a taste for the cultivation of Natural Science. (Signed) HENRY STOLTERFOTH, M.A., M.D., Scientific Secretary. ‘INGONIA “AL ‘UAUASVAUL ‘NOY ‘SHDGOH “MM ‘STIIN NHOL QIat409 punof puv paurmoxgy—eggr ‘top prtz ‘suoLiany { z Si 191F z SI 1917 hat eet a os sé pas souryeg $ £10 as a uaprey) [eorurjog 10; ‘'029 ‘spaag ‘* o1rt ** AjaIO0g yeorydvsSoyuoxeg 0} uonduosqns “ Tee Rif roded 9]seai 103 sonSoyeyes Arerqry plo.“ “ © o1z : ae ie ** gouvrnsuy omg“ he ee ae - “+ sonSope325 Arexqrt ie Me Ge grei-* -S* y oF "029 ee ee aera ‘ o Lio “ oe ** sSurpess01g s,Aya100g joaes “ - : ; . : . Sa es sis ‘ 9 S18 "* Junoooy ssuneayy Suruaagq # - a Staged sek el a”) 9 9 O 33 ae yunosoWuorsinoxy wo sourjeg “ g ZIi - oe ee oe oe winesnyy 6c fe} OI obi a pi ed! EE Wy "* "02g ‘syoog manj—Areaqry oO. $ fr": “o/i eieepaigass = sid < suonjduosqng ApPI0 44. sy pis pis ¥ "a9 aq rr ee ees eres eee ee “S88I “4U1I0E lady 01 ‘{geqT 4st ABW woay SLNNOOOV HO LOVULSay GQNNH TIVIMOWAW «.SSOND, 16 KINGSLEY MEMORIAL PRIZE. Open to any Member of the Society, or any Resident within the Soctety’s District. The following is a list of the Prizes offered by the Committee for competition, and which have already been advertised in local and other newspapers :— 1882.—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of the ‘‘CORALS OF THE MOUNTAIN LIMESTONE.” 1883.—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of ‘‘ THE ACULEATE HYMENOPTERA of the District, including BEES, WAsps, SAND Wasps, AND ANTS.”’ Novre.—TZhe Committee have the option of retaining the successful collection in 1883, or any part of it, for the Museum. List oF Text Books FoR THE 1883 Prize :—‘‘ &. Smith’s Catalogue of British Hymenoptera, Part /., (Apide) British Museum,’ for Bees, (5/-); ‘‘ British Social Wasps,” by Dr. E. L. Ormerod, for Wasps, (10/6); ‘‘ Shuckard’s Fossortal Hymenoptera,” (1837), for Sand Wasps. 1884.—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of ‘‘ SLIDES OF FRESH-WATER ALG, omitting the DIATOMS.” PRESIDENT’S PRIZES. Pror. T. McKenny HuGuHEs offers a First Prize of THREE GUINEAS, and a SECOND PRIZE of ONE GUINEA, for the two best collection of GRASSES (Graminee./ The President’s Prizes are open for competition to any boy or girl under 16 years of age, who is a Member, or shall have received a written nomination from any Member of the ‘CHESTER SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCE,” and each Competitor must append name, age, and address, to his or her Collection. MR. A. 0. WALKER’S PRIZES. Mr. A. O. WALKER offers a First PrizE of THREE Guingas, and a SEcoND Prize of OnE GUINEA, for the two best collections of the following families of Morus :— NoToponTIp#.—Puss Moth, Prominents, Buff-tip, &c. LiIpARID#.—Tussocks, Vapourer, Gold Tail, &c. CHELONID2.—Tigers, Ermines, &c. BomMBYCID2,—Eggers, Lackeys, Drinker, &c. 17 All to be bred from Caterpillars taken in the District of the Chester Society of Natural Science, and to be accompanied by the Empty Cocoon or Chrysalis, a description in writing of the Larva, and the exact locality where the Larva was taken. To be competed for by young persons under the age of 18, residing or at school, in the Chester Society’s District. The points considered will be—(Ist) Rarity of species, (2nd) Accuracy of description, (3rd) Neatness in setting. The Prizes will not be withheld on account of the Collections being small if otherwise meritorious. The successful Collections, or any part of them, if required, to become the property of the Chester Society of Natural Science, in which case they will be placed in the Society’s Museum. The above-named District consists of so much of the County of Cheshire as lies W. of a line drawn S. from Warrington, with the Counties of Flint and Denbigh. ADDITIONAL PRIZES. OFFERED BY A MEMBER OF THE SociETY.—A PRIZE of ONE GUINEA for the best collection of PLants belonging to the Order Umbellifere. To be collected in the Society’s District. No limit as to age. Mr. R. Rimmer, F.L.S., offers a copy of his Work, “Land and Fresh-water Shells,” as a Prize for the best collection of species of Pupa and Vertigo found in the Society’s District. To be competed for by young persons under 18 years of age. OFFERED BY A MEMBER OF THE SociEty.—A Prize of Ten SwHILLINGS, for the best collection of WHelices found in the Society's District. To be competed for by young persons under 18 years of age. Persons wishing to compete can obtain all particulars and the conditions under which the Prizes are offered, by applying to the General Secretary, Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street, Chester ; and all Collections must be sent in to ham on or before the 1st of September in each year. All the Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Conversazione, 18 SOCIETIES ASSOCIATED, WITH WHICH THE SOCIETY EXCHANGES PUBLICATIONS. Barrow Naturalists’ Field Club. Brighton and Sussex Natural History Society. Bristol Naturalists’ Society. Burnley Literary and Scientific Club. Cassel Society of Natural Science. Dudley and Midland Geological and Scientific Society and Field Club. Epping Forest and County of Essex Naturalists’ Field Club. Glasgow Natural History Society. Hertfordshire Natural History Society and Field Club. Leeds Naturalists’ Club. Liverpool Geological Association. Liverpool Geological Society. Liverpool Literary and Philosophical Society. Liverpool Microscopical Society. Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club. Manchester Field Naturalists’ Society. Manchester Geological Society. Manchester Scientific Students’ Association. Menai Society of Natural Science. Natal Microscopical Society. Northampton Natural History and Field Club. Nottingham Naturalists’ Society. Quekett Microscopical Club. Wigan Literary and Scientific Society. : 19 HONORARY MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Meetings. Archer, Frank, Esq., B.A. .........04. 14 Cook street, Liverpool Bentham, George, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S..25 Wilton Place, London, S.W. Brady, H. Bowman, Esq.,F.R. S, F.L.S Es Grn crete i satcrstac ara testa le acnalo ‘Hillfield, Gateshead Carpenter, W. B., Esq., M.D., F.R.S.. University of London, Burlington Gardens, London, W. *Davies, D. C., Esq., F.G.S. oo... eee Ebnal Lodge, Gobowen, Oswestry ee W. "Boyd, Esq., M. me, F.RS., F.G.S RUSCH Gace otetre Ae pAO Ieee ’ Woodhurst, Wilmslow rd., Fallow- field, Manchester. *Higgins, Rev. H.H, M.A. .......... Rainhill, Liverpool Hooker, Dr. J. D., F. R.S. : . Royal Gardens, Kew, London, W. *Hughes, Prof. 1: McKenny, “M.A, Por ety es Grn sy (OCC Tere sire. ele en's Ti rinity College, Cambridge Huxley, Prof. T. HL, LL. D.,; F.R.S., Pu.D., F.L.S., F. ise At. _. Museum, Serymn st., London, S.W. *Judd, Prof. J. W., Ca teehee Soto Science Schools, South Kensington, London, S.W. *Mackintosh, D., Esq., F.G.S.. .36 Whitford road, Tranmere *Moffat, T., Esq., M.D., F.G.S. \F. R. A: S. .Hawarden *Morton. G. H., Esq., F.G.S. .......00. 122 London road, Liverpool BRTPEACC S| Pay, EUS uge Neos xia iniesejele 0) sis vim a 01s 56 Watergate street, Chester a ei shed Sap Dio Pr dal CA eee Aye Devonshire road, Birkenhead *Rudler, F. W., Esq., F.G.S......5.... Museum of Practical Geology, ; Sermyn street, London, S.W. Spooner, C. E., Esq.. C.E., F.G.S. ....Bron-y-Garth, Portmadoc *Symonds, Rev. W. S., F.G.S. ......0. Pendock Rectory, Tewkesbury Tyndall, Prof. J.. LL.D., F.R.S. ...... Royal Lnstitution, Albemarle street, London, W, *Vize, Rev. J. E., MA. ......085 ..... Rector of Forden, Welshpool Warren, Hon, J. B. Leicester ..........62 Elm Park road, Chelsea, London, S.W. CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. Joachim, Mr. Geo... c.eessdevesssoces. Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand eather, Mr B'S... secs sale mtonens outate Delamere Lodge, near Northwich *Reade, Mr. Oswald A ebGiecbie .....Royal Naval Hospital, Bermuda MEP OWstON, Mi. FR. i. sic ier wtelere Molnereieletels Kingsley, Alton, Hants Ruddy, Mr. Thos.........ess=ss-ee00s Pale, Corwen *Thomas, Dr. H........ Wop eesie The Hydropathic Establishment, Llandudno Walker, Mr. Fred......... Bw eereseteee Heywood, Tenby Wynne, Mrs, Lloyd ....... Bee wera ak as Coed Coch, Abergele *Wilkins, Mre T. S...cseccceveveveeess Uttoxeter 20 WOO E.. =. > = THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS are due on the 1st of MAY in each year, Members who have not paid for the present year are respectfully requested to forward the amount (Five Shillings) to the Hon. Treasurer, MR. JOHN MILLS, Chemist, Eastgate Row. LIST OF MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Meetings. Abell, Mr.E.G. ............16 City Walls (South) Acheson, Rev. J. H., M.A. . .Grey Friars Acton, Mr T. Bennion ....., Grove Road, Wrexham Ayling, Mire Je. Whe iis «ics on i 29 Pepper street Ayrton, Mrs... .0..sencesees Abbot’s Rock, 27 Liverpool road Ayrton, Mr. Alfred.......... 9 ” Ayrton, Mr. R. F. .......00% - = *Barle Wir Eo. ise siaerciase n 13 Abbey street Mae. Mr. De s..ietonicistee ae iete South View, Dee banks Clough, Mrs. C. B........... Llwyn Offa, Mold Clough, Miss Clough, Mr. G. F. Reto gir Hs NG thd, Stoya'e *Gombers Mr. W... Mina steies as Brook Lodge, Flookersbrook *Connor, Mr. Rochfort........ Inland Revenue Office, St. John street Coote, Mr. C. Comber ...... @ Mr. Dale’s, 51 Bridge street row Cordery, Newton Villa, Chester Dickson, Mr. S. J. R. ......Mayfield House, Hoole Dickson, Mr. John .........- 37 South Castle street, Liverpool *Dobie, Dr. W. M. .......,..23 Upper Northgate street Dobie, Wits] 5 sci ete ee a Pe 5, Dobie PVassi we scisctenteies.< et “s cf -p Dod, Rey. C. Wolley, M.A. ..Edge Hall, Malpas, Chester ; Dod, Miss Wolley .......... i ee 3 Drury, Mrso os csccere von soney Abbot’s field, Liverpool road Drury, Mr. R. .....cceeees ee ds ” : Dugdale, Mr. John .......... Spital field, Boughton ‘ Dumérque, Mr. A. F......... Parr’s Banking Co., Limited, Eastgate street Duncan, Mr. C. W....... 0.0% Stanley place Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe, Junr...1 Exton park, Parkgate road Dutton, Mr. G. W......-+0% 15 Curzon park ; Dutton, Mrs. (G. W. s..s05-. ys 25 i Dutton, Mr. H. B. .......... 13 Curzon park Dutton, MisS......+e 0 aes sh i *Edwards, Mr. J. W. P....... Athol terrace, Tarvin road » Edwards, Mrs. J. W.P....... a ate 4 Edwards, Mr. seachweuteee Catherine street, Sealand road : { Edwards, Mr. J. E..........- Abbot’s mount, Liverpool road ‘ Bnock, MirtCookk - aa sercrne'eue 18 Eaton road Enock, Mrs. C. R. . 282... 0% i : Evans-Lloyd, Lieut.-Col. ....Plas Newton, Chester ; Evans, Mir. URS {.itasee verse 10 Queen’s park Evans, Miss: Vai iota sss aren e's Eversley House, Eversley park, L’pool road ( Eivans; (Mire Heiss aves et alone Shrublands, Hoole , Evans, Mir Vik thee ts ew aaa 3 Hough green Ewen, Mr. J. E. ............Eccleston, near Chester . Ewen, Miss ...... Soe iio 9 ” Farrimond, Mr. F. T......... Sunnyside, Boughton Feilden, Miss ........ .e+e+ Mollington Hall Fenton, Mr. T. J. O’C. ...... Fairclough Lane, Birkenhead Ffoulkes, Mr. W. Wynne, M.A... Upper Northgate street Bfoulkes,.Mr..T. |. asi ectans nese 15 Chichester street Fischer, Mr. Fo .acsiewes see St. Davids’, Saltney 23 *Fish, Mr. A. H., B.A. ..... a Dee villas, Sealand road JOS RIN boa OF pl Oona ae ee ” RSet) Mia EL. so ecensvacchsimevesscela “14 Trinity street Wlheetcrotts Mrs, s...cscrecie saree, 08 . 10 Pepper street *Fletcher, Mr. P. H. ........2 Hough green Fletcher, Mrs. P. H. ......4. ” Fletcher, Miss .......ceesece 7 Eluitt, Misstiiegets cts (vee..'siih's Grey Friars Fox, Mrs. W. Vagor ........ Comberbach House, Northwich Francis, Mr. Francis ........ 8 Alexandra terrace, Hoole road PBIRASET EMITS os <1 a5 10 tO Rly 2 King’s buildings Lnverhieres 10) Tah. Caney ee Lorne street Frost, Sir Thomas G., J.P. ..Redcliffe, Queen’s park PIXOS ECAC Rie e\aigiolat' Curzon park Higgins, Miss Eva ......+..- The Manor, Overleigh Higgins, Miss Millie ........ ” ” Bll SMe We Aaetere avain a Hawarden, near Chester Hillyard, Rev. Canon, M.A... Oakford, Tiverton Hineks Mr. J> Wa, <: sedeteeta- 61 Northgate street Hineks, Mr. iG. Raysisrerecteverers'= 9 ” Flobday; «Mr. Ye icisiceetss! olor. Alexandra Villa, Liverpool road Hobday, Mr. 1 nt peer, aie reat ” ” ” *Hodges; Mr. We. acs's esis Eastgate row Holland, Mr. R. ............Norton Hill, near Runcom Holme, Rev. A. P., M.A..... Tattenhall Holmes, Mr. J. G. ........-- Nicholas street Hoplans, pir iia. 2s 3 ele) Meonville, Cambrian view Hostage, Mr. Geo. .... 225+. 119 Boughton Hostage, Mr. Andrew........ 9 ” Hostage, Miss .......+ +000 ». Howell, Mr. Leigh ..........Bagillt, Holywell Howson, Very Rev. J. S., D.D..The Deanery Howson, Miss .......-2+2+-- 7 “A Howson, Miss M............- = as Hudson, Mr. R. S., J.P. ....Bache Hall, Chester Hudson, Mirs. JER. Statice bles ” ” Hughes, Mr. T., F.S.A......- Grove terrace, The Groves Hughes, Mr. Thos. C., BA... ~ #3 Efake, Ma? ndWiesrcscis bajo 07 89 Foregate street Humberston, Miss .......... Newton Hall, Chester Humireyp Miro .2q5. aatans> ¢ . The Limes, 27 Hough Gieen Humfrey WVIISS# as cinlctareoes Ae ” ye Humfrey, Miss A. K......... ” ” Humfrey, Master W. A....... -- “ Humfrey, Master F.G. ...... = ve Hunt, Mr. W. GC... s.seceuss: @ Mr. Warburton’s, Union walk Ireland, Rev. F., M.A. ...... White friars *Jebb, Mr. G. R.. C.E. ...... The Laurels, Shrewsbury Jeffs, Mr. O. W. ...... +005 .8 Queen’s road, Rock Ferry es 25 Jephcott, Mr. Charles........ 13 Chichester street Johnson, Mr. Bryan..... : ....34 King street Johnson, Mrs. ............4- Bache Hurst, Liverpool road Johnson, Mr. W............. 29 George street Johnson, Mr. ...........005 St Paul’s School, Boughton *Johnson, Mr. M., L.D.S.I. ..Bridge place Johnson, Mrs. M. .......... a a *Johnson, Mr. D., F.C.S._ .... Barrel Well House, Boughton Johnsons; Mrs we gered eee « 3 ” ” «Johnson, Mr. G T........... Whitchurch, Salop Jolliffe, Mr. W. D........... 35 The Friars Jones, Mr. John ............Curzon park WPOTES Miss) ieee a hate ave one's 3 - Jones, Mr. T. Broadhurst ....The Cross Jones, Miss Maggie ..... .. 1 King’s buildings . Jones, Mr. H. Watson ...... 11 Grosvenor park road Jones, Mr. John ............ 47 Nicholas street Jones, Mr. Phillip .......... 57 Parkgate road Jones, Miss S.H. .......... 7 Abbey street Keartland, Miss ............ 2 Egerton terrace, Hoole road eyreerip, Mr Wi Je) viva cules Lumley place Kenyon, Dr. ...............35 White friars BOE V ESS WIE) isnt iaintsniais oleic ee Brookside, Flookersbrook King, Dre )) 2524. .0 e022 he Infirmary Kingsley, Mrs............... The Grove, Tachbrook, Leamington Kingsley, Miss.............. ” ” » Kingsley, Mr. G. A. ........ 93 33 E. Bede sP NES tie. cots ens nisi vie opel Hilbre Cottage, Neston Lamont, Mr. A. ........ ...3 City walls (West) Lamont, Mr. S. ...... se Sacco = Ec Lamont, Miss T.*............ # Er Latham, Mr, J. S. ..........Green Bank, Liverpool road Lawrence, Dr. A. .......... The Asylum, Chester Leather, Mr. Simeon ........ Delamere Lodge, near Northwich Leather, Mrs. Simeon........ Je “2 me Beteh,, Mr. Dimi | 3-1 22 Newgate street Lewis, Rev. J. S.,M.A. ....Guilsfield Vicarage, Welshpool Lewis, Rev. G. .........005 25 White friars Lindsay, H. B., Esq. ........ 13 Charles street, Berkeley square, London Eittle, Mr? HG. oo eich wc ae 1 Eastgate row Little; Mrs, A. Gen. eich. coos a 3 Little, IVT WY Es. ercretses ties ie ” ” Eloyd MrsiBS 0. 036. .nes’-- 24 Eaton road Lockwood, Mr. T. M. ...... 85 Foregate street owe; Mir 'G. Beso. eee eee 25 Hough green owe; Miss: C..H. ... eee ee ee “Lowe, Mr. W. F., A.R.S.M..Cambrian View owe, Mrs. W. F. . <2 ..2. ostee a oe Lucas, Mr. A. W., F.R.G.S..7, Victoria pathway, Queen’s park ECG MAYS... oss 0.0,0 neal eee Abbot’s park, Liverpool road Luxmoore, Mr, E. B......... Bryn-Asaph, St. Asaph MajorMis. 2.0.6 vacus o ode me go Watergate flags Manley, Mr. H. ........... Aston, Nantwich 26 Manning, Mr. J. B., ..... ..The Castle, Chester Manning, Miss M. Aen Manning, Mr. H.. ; _1 Bank place, Foregate street Marsden, Miss......... ..6 Grosvenor park road Marsden, Miss E............- i + Marston, - Mrs MB. Esai a: astern 82 Watergate flags Massie, Admiral ............ 3 Stanley place Massy, Miss: <.. S - “ sSurpas001g jo apes “* Cer ient ** Ajoro0g yeorydvasojuowyeg 0} uondiiosqng “ Beane, F h2 Hid yunosoy uorsmoxy ey se Oo O1 Zz My a Be La ‘* gouvinsuy omg “f Ir 61 £ na yunosoy ssuTjooyT Surusay wor soureq “ o) ongr. OY a ‘omg ‘stuuvasayay, ‘sasvysog “ o Siekxy ———— Ooms: igh. “9 8) ‘929 ‘Arouonvys ‘Sunung “ Oo. Oligzr -/S “ €g-zggr * oS Getlin LT) us os Of + +999 ‘sduiv’y ‘sexy qeog “ o ol? ae -/S * zg-1991 “ gi Pal aL ‘ Wy are a 2 ** umasnyy “ Oo O11 ae -/S “ 1g-0gg1 “* g S019 “> IO on ‘029 ‘syoog Monj—Arvaqry “* o § o oe -/S “ og-6Zg1 “ 4 OM OTOT ee ee Bs ‘+ sSurqji pur omjrum ay “ oO: FS" (0 on -/S “* 6L-glgt “ 1 Sel 2IT sk ce ip sourpud}}y pue suruvay9 ‘ OMS lovin, Se -/S @ gl-Llgi 10} 1 On Sie Bu sis us sie au *' srreday ‘ —suorduosqns “ 0} © -0f “= a ue ** suIooYy WOIqry jo JUEY OF, S eerste x os my ** Zg-1991 Wor doureg Ag pis $ te) pes $ ‘ad "€Q-ZQQl “vag ayy 40f ‘a9uaag poango,y fo Mga1205 Aagsay ayg YJ JUNoIpy Ut ADANSVIAT ‘“WOFT 747, 15 “KINGSLEY” MEMORIAL FUND. > ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS for the Year ended 26th April, 1883. Dr. Cr. fos Ss *Curnock, Rev. N. ..sccseorcees ‘Bournemouth Darby, The Ven. Agaheapons M.A....S. Bridget’s Rectory Davies-Colley, Dr. T., J.P... .. Newton Cottage, near Chester Davies-Colley, Miss E.C. ...... ” ” ” Davies-Colley, Mr. W.F....... . ” ” ” Davies, Mr. J....0000 sesese00.-19 Francis street Davies, Mr. John..............Parr’s Banking Co,, Limited, Eastgate street Davies, Mr. J. P. ..e000 +. se00++75 Crane street IAVIESA- MURS) OS. cate eneeees: a Victor street, Boughton Davison, Miss Bessie.....++e+...7 Hamilton street Day, Mr. G. O........00000.++-+.Rowton, Chester Dearden, Mr. G. K. ...+0000 +0220 Eaton Villas, Eaton road 22 Denson, Mtow, © ciccee as Serco 21 Upper Northgate street Denson. Mrs IW). wae cishiew eects 5: oy a Denson, MISS soe oe: eveis.c.« aes rats ra ” Pr) Denson, Miss Adelaide...... Sate 5 aS 9 7 Denson, Mr. JE Lyon ee ecee veces ” ” ” Denson, Dr. Leopold ...... 2.0. Tarporley Denson, Mrs. Leopold ...... 68 Drcksons Mr Ee Aes ek ao cinaateln Fem Rock, Queen’s park Dickson, Mrs. F. A....... Rais 5 = Mickson,, Nass AC he srrtetaisscha cians ote Dickson, Min, aS settee ere aiars Brookfield House, "Chester Dickson, Mr. We Age ccccw, e000 0 Newton Villa, Chester Dickson, NM SBR nea, ane Mayfield House, Hoole Dickson, Miss E. Trevor ........ Springfield, Flookersbrook SOIC; ADEs, Wiel... soy -tereaf< «aie 23 Upper Northgate street Dobie, SMrsins 22. eraciie eitarnnlepreic + 9 Dobie, Miss .... ale ‘ as Dod, Rev. C. Wolley, MAS. . Edge Hall, Malpas, Chester Dod;, MisssWolley - ccc ate ses os a ” » Drury, INIYS occa cope cbs eiciae Abbot’s field, Liverpool road ID) grid Pei hedRee ree ee ime ete cece ae ay Dugdale, Mr. John se seeees- pital field, Boughton Dumérque, Mr. A. F. ..........Parr’s Banking Co. Limited, Eastgate street Manan, Wire| CAN ova eecernein aie = Latham House, Liverpool road Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe, Junr...... 1 Exton park, Parkgate road Dutton, irs. ain mses eee 13 Curzon park Witton Wits. services i.e iis 15 Curzon park Ditton ins EAs Ws tere after rial tote ...6 St. John’s road, Queen’s park *Edwards, Mr. J. W. P.....s00e Athol terrace, Tarvin road Edwards, Mrs. J. W. P. ........ Edwards, Mire Jie Breese cers eisin are ots Abbot's mount, Liverpool road id wards) Mires Aj cmcie aerens ot 74 Foregate street BOCK Mrs C2 ARS cite cc laws oils Parkgate road 1 Dhatofel eee rasp Oye: Seer, icieecic ro Evans-Lloyd, Lieut.-Col......... Stanley House, Chester ERVATISy J LEN EPS @ierstalys se etehara eet ers Cambrian View Evans, Miss ..... Fit rn Cog tor Eversley House. Eversley park, L’pool road Hyans, 1. Bs Ooo aca nes Poe Shrublands, Hoole Evans, Mr. W. ............ ..-3 Hough green Ewen, Mi. Ji Hs... amore ..... Eccleston, near Chester DS wenls, MaSs\s; ccieieicie cls.cveiaicieis ware fF, 4 Farmer, Mr. Richard ..........Brierley, Brook lane Farrimond, Mr. F. T. ..........Sunnyside, Boughton Feilden, Miss ........+++++++++-Mollington Hall Menton. Meat ie! Cai ssatacre ot Fairclough lane, Birkenhead Ftoulkes, Mr. W. Wynne, M.A. . Upper Northgate street Ffoulkes, Mr. T. B. ............15 Chichester street I ISHy GVUESe aretetavetars soe or Dee villas, Sealand road *Fish, Mr. A. H., B.A.. satepine'e PA yy FRSh) Mas CoB oisicleleieieeretsatetere ee 35 Fleet, Mr. Bote sen RI ee T4 Trinity street Fleetcroft, Mr. ........++.+.++-10 Pepper street *Fletcher, Mr. P. H. ..... nt bild oraz Fieteher, Mrs. BUD, ccvs 000% Fletcher, Miss .....ccecee ails lott, Miss” a iia okie Reniats cos Francis, Mr. Francis............ Franklin, Mr..L..B.. ..... Pi cselsae Braser; Mrs NW. iy. asc scs e-clainets raters Min, Gro. a, Para alohe a4 ota Frost, Sir Thomas G., J.P....... 1B} of5) ap Es | MS SR ry BO ae UROSE, WME pe MLS tara ore e's! cine dicrose'e Frost, Miss Meadows .......... Frost, Mr. F. Aylmer .......... Gandy, Miss B. ...seeeesceceees Gardner, Mrs. W. A. ....0. .00. Garnett, Mr Wier ssccce mae ow Garrett, Mas( TEAS ise. end. vee o- Garside, Mr. Franklin .......... Gibson, Mir Ye Ma sic eele ele sie o's Gilbert, Mr. Leonard, J.P. ...... Glascodyne, Miss ............. Goddard, Rev. C. V., B.A....... Goegg, Mons. E., B.A.......... Golborne, Mr. A. B........ amie Goldener sent. Shatic cccecielses< Gort MASS. Foyt is oie es ocinienas 23 2 Hough green ” 8 Alexandra terrace, Hoole road 14 The Groves 2 King’s buildings Lorne street Redcliffe, Queen’s park ” ” ” ” St. John’s House, Chester ”? ” ”? 50 Bridge street row, West Redland House, Hough green . Bridge street row ..41 Abbot’s Villas, Liverpool road Tomkinson street, Hoole Buckley, va Chester Egerton Villa, Liverpool road Queen’s School, City walls 27 Upper Northgate street 63 Bouverie street . Eversley park, Liverpool road Curzon park Spring villa, Liverpool road *Granger, Mr. F. M., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.L....18 Nicholas street Grantham REV. Ele oi cic ess 010 i Gray, Mr. Alexander G. ........ Greeny Mrs Oo d 6 5 cio esasesin s Green, Mr. T. E. .... St. Mary’s Rectory, Chester Queen’s park, Chester Wold House, Hawarden 26 St. Martin’s-in-the-fields Grege, MraWe iw bi2 sees; dajewiste 2 Watergate square *Grenfell, Rev. A. S., M.A., F.G.S..46 Gore road, Victoria park, London, E. Griffith, Mr.G. R. ........ 005. Gniffith, Mrs."GoRS 2.22.2 ck 6 Grrththy Massie swale «je a vier antares Griffiths, Mr. Jno............... Griffiths, Mrs. Jno...... eee + felbiuts Gquifaths, MrT. WW. siens'se sevupiee Griffiths, Mr. John ..... cedeitele Griffiths, Miss...........08. SAG Griffiths, Mr. T. Turner ........ *Grocott, Mr. E. A. ..... Haining, Dr, Ws. -cclesismitinie ns aa * Hall, Mr. J. Fi. Avs saamletieis me «ims Hall Mrs. . o.0sscseanen blesses 6 Hamilton, Mr. A., M.R.C.S..... Hanlon, Mr. Bo Jess asaeuilses seis Harding, Mr. Robert .......... 30 Hough green 4 Exton park, Parkgate road 5 Hough green 5 Abbey square ” 82 Foregate street Old Bank House 16 White friars 34 Old Broad street, London, E.C. 5 Eversley park, Liverpool road Hardy, Mr. J. E. Harrison, Mrs. Jno. ...... Haswell} MrGiHl. oisicewes Henderson, Mr. J. E. ..... Henderson, Mr. J. W.... Henshaw, (Mr. Ts 1055. cee FveppelseMiss:../citacs/ciee «eles Hickman, Mr. F, eet, ee Hickman, Miss Hignett, Mrs..... iegeahuiec Higgins, Miss Eva. Higgins, Miss Millie.......... Hilis, Mr. W. A. ey Hillyard, Rev. Canon, M.A. .. ERItCks Mrs cJiee WW aese v.cchere hice Fimeks: MirtG. Re pee sedece Hobday, Mr. 7" jaca etree Hobday; Misi: SRevet cewek eElodges SMI Waves cece soe Holland, Mr. R. Holme, Rev. A. P., M.A eC ry Hicks, Dr. Hy., F:G.S..%... oP Holmes;: Mr? Jo \Gitee eee oe 24 ss eeeeeeeeeees the Blue School, The Northgate .....-Ashton House, New Crane street .. -.36 Liverpool road ..76 Lower Bridge street eee ewes | Edgbaston Villa, Brook lane .2 Exton park 38 Northgate street ..17 The Groves .. Herriot House, Hendon, London, N.W. ...Curzon park .. The Manor, Overleigh .19 Pepper street " . Oakford, Tiverton ..61 Northgate street Aléxandra Villa, Liverpool road Eastgate row - .. Norton hill, near Runcorn Tattenhall . Nicholas street Hoole, Rev. W. Spooner, M.A..Rectory, Thornton-le- Moors, near Chester Hopkins Miss iter ates sneer Horabin; Mr. EVE ee ee 2 Hostage; Mr; Geossc... teeter. Hostage, Mr. Andrew .... Hostage, Miss ce ee a) ..Meonville, Cambrian view .. 16 Newgate street .. Edgar House, City walls .. 22 Eaton road Howson, Very Rev. J. S., D.D. ‘The Deanery Howson, Miss Hughes, Mrs. McKenny Hughes, Mr. Thos. Cann, B.A.. *Hughes, Mr. T., 2.¢ Cc. Huke, Mr. Humfrey, Mr. C. Humfrey, Miss Humfrey, Master W. A. . Humfrey, Master F. G... ane Hunt, Mr. W. C... i Howson, Miss Mi ste. 3. Eiudson; Mr. Ro Sic... cout. Hudson, Mrs. R. s SETS. Cae wenn ashes, Mire Ee Seen Hughes, Mrs.. Sele ane wena i eee ee Humberston, Miss..... mice Humirey, Miss\AcK. 2. ees ” oat Hall, Chester v4 Cintra terrace, Cambridge .. Grove terrace, The Groves ” TI Stanley place 89 1] Foregate street .. Newton Hall, Chester .. The Limes, 27 Hough green Ireland, Rev. F., M.A..........Haigh, Wigan Jackson, Miss........+.++ee++++21 Hough green *Jebb, Mr. G. R., C.E... *etis; Win. JO): WY saath ee ieercts .. The Laurels, Shrewsbury ..8 Queen’s road, Rock Ferry Jephcott, Mr. Charles ..........13 Chichester street Johnson, Mr. Bryan’............34 King street 25 ObRBON, SMES ic deremieinie eeestsis ce se 11 Bertram road, Sefton park, Liverpool | Johnson, Mr. W. ............++29 George street . POBUSONy Mtv wig sss costes rece ss St. Paul’s School, Boughton *Johnson, Mr. M., L.D.S.I.....,.Lorne street W fo atop eG b acre ae a Se » ss *Johnson, Mr. D., F.C.S. ........Barrel Well House, Boughton ODDSOM EMIS sel tcc saisirie va sree. F » 9 . jones RIP AMODI 9 ce ce ties ere ceca sis Curzon park ; BONES GIMIISSiei tes .talntdeieiedvele.c1e'4.01 ” ” Jones, Mr. T. Broadhurst ...... The Cross Jones, Miss Maggie ............ t King’s buildings Jones, Mr. H. Watson,......... 11 Grosvenor park road Jones, Mr. Phillip....... by cy eae Churchill terrace, Garden Lane (foues, MASS os Eder shee ecto mtese e enains 7 Abbey street Keartland, Miss.............6 .2 Egerton terrace, Hoole road eenyors) Tor.) ox rtcesero hee tte eters St. John street Keyes, Mr. ..........+.+..0.++.Brookside, Flookersbrook [aia Day een ARS GCE coon: CORR The Infirmary Kingsley, Mrs. .....%.2%s seek The Grove, Tachbrook, Leamington Kingsley, Miss .......0.s0eee “np a5 a Kingsley, Mr. G. Av... .ceeeeees ” ” ” Tea cys) Mas. WSF twists. oN ote Hilbre Cottage, Neston Tamonty Mrs Aon os. ao. = cbisiele® 3 City walls (West) TE ATO IVEY ne aio: ae eyeie'e eo ale apheje'e re A Lamont, Miss T. ....... Bh aVapeteists “ “5 Latham, Mrigh. Su vviee 1st RRS Green bank, Liverpool road Deawrence, DriwA.. ..).)..iekt ken The Asylum, Chester Z Leather, Mr. Simeon............ Delamere Lodge, near Northwich Leather, Mrs. Simeon .,........ 8; oD a Bersih Maw Dini ti 9 *Lowe, Mr. W. F., A.R.S.M., F-1C., F.C.S..Cambrian view Lowe, MrsiW..Ees cgacsis shrews ” ” *Lucas, Mr. A. W., F.RvG.S.... 7 Victoria pathway, Queen’s park DONS NUTS sy The Woodlands, Sutton, Chester Sharples, Mass) oo. ssrmee s\.'s Fe FF x *Shaw, Mr. J., Junr. ............ Bridge street Shaw, Dr. FP. jenna: 0. 3 Abbey street *Shepheard, Mr. T., F.R.M.S...,Kingsley Lodge, Liverpool road Shepheard, Miss 72. cette « «1: « f 5 _ Shepheard, Miss Emma ........ 45 PA - Shepheard, Mir. Wile apiels siecle cs ” ” ” 28 Sherratt, Mr. Tom ...........,8 Hough green SDONE NCS isa cats c pk vies 6 ee ee 42 Watergate street *Shone, Mi. Wen BGS. sien cine on Upton park, Chester Shone, Mrs. W.. 5 #4 *Shrubsole, Mr. G. W., F.G.S. .. Town Hall square SKEIGON MT Pete camaro yr net aon 25 Bouverie street *Siddall, Mr. J. D.. -+.. «20 Bridge street Siddall, INTE sieco5 gc thos « paises Simpson, Mri B., MAC cee. Carlton terrace, 77 Parkgate road Small, Mr. A. H. ......-+3 Deva terrace Smallpiece, MNISS/ Sic eer tee aes 3 Queen’s School, City walls any WES ST, sec reseut arteerias to Blacon Point, Chester SIMItH ONES. Si Warasicceeiam cere cas 16 Nicholas street Smith oviiss iE. wow nak tone ee- Abbot’s Hayes, Liverpool road Smith, Miss H. . ........Hampton Lodge, Liverpool road Smith, Miss Fanny . Reraieuetts Smith, MiB) ait. coc tecaa nie ‘ Beechwood House. 10 Canal street DUNE, MES. ccclencac ere Aaeeaeete i 53 ia Smaith, Missi nines seca ony 3 ee Smith, eMiss. Bs). circ tattorov » oicteric Ac 93 33 Smith, Miss L. +4 oes is 35 A Smythe, Miss. . .-...-..Barrowmore Hall, near Chester Spencer, Mr. Walter vm aauetete cers Barrel Well, Boughton Spencer, Mr... ................36 Bridge street Spencer, Miss EB -..\... << Sarees 48 Eastgate row Spencer, Miss A. .. é Spencer, Rev. W., M. eee "” Sapiston Vicarage, Bury St. Edmunds Spooner, MASS. Sis sie’ aip.ce ors a8 Newton Cottage, nr. Chester Stevenson, Mr. A... .. .s iv .. Grosvenor park road Stevenson, Mr. Fletcher W.. .. Undercliffe, Lumley road Stewart, Mrs. .-39 White friars *Stolterfoth, Dr. ey “M.A.. . .. 60 Watergate street Stolterfoth, MiSs. ..01. steel ox tiepns ¥5 9 Stolterfoth, Miss . .. cans vivre % “ Stolterfoth, Miss L. .......... ” ” “Strahan, Mr. peers ne ALF. o S. Cigar Geological Survey, Museum, Jermyn street, London, S.W. Summers, Mr. E. ..............112 Brook street Sumner, Mrs. A....... ++eeeeeeed Castle Esplanade EaitM ts 4). a c/tiesicess wsic's eile > FERED peL street Wait, MiSs -.2.<.c0-c ci oe «+ ARE CeBIT gy of Marte WEISS IMs JE. 5 sieulssriie.> ‘Tabor, Mr, J. i crsratonrs oles Ws ores . Church street, Upper Northgate street Tarver, Rev. Canon, M.A. ......Stisted Rectory, Braintree, Essex Tatlock, Mr. Joi. srrtere en « wren yor 21 Saint John street Taylor, Mr. Jo Bekins nenimosiee Newgate street Taylor, Mr. Ai Gavawwids os ..78 Watergate street Taylor, Mrs, .........+.s+++++-.«Meadow View, Dee banks Taylor Myr! Jo Bis wiee oui sons .-4 Hough green Taylor, Mr. R. Mascie......... are Llwyn, Corwen Thomas; Mrs G...2 1. > + seees «18 Pepper street Thomas; Ma: a. EI. x; scwrews e st00 % * Thomas, Miss M. . eta afters Thomas, Mr. Felix natouerhadaaars ‘The Industrial Schools, Boughton Thomas, Miss Elizabeth ........ rf ” 2 Ol EEE EE 29 Thompson, Mr. J., J-P......++,.Boughton Hall Thompson, Mrs. J..... Sea aeamels ” ” Thompson, Mr. W. .....se0 e004 Frodsham street Thompson, Mr. H., Junr........Elysee Cottage, Curzon park Thompson, Mrs. H. ......-.++05 ” ” Thomson, Miss I. ......e0seeeee Cambrian view NGbbIES | Mie Gi s aeiee ees gi-ane The Eastgate Tilston, Miss ....... Ba te CASE 1 King’s buildings Pinkcler MriiGrs, «5 cacnseesseness 45 Nicholas steeet Rach, Mistieatar «css sic7e dee a 5.0 ...31 Hough green Todd, Miss L ecencecece ree ” ” Todd, Miss M. M......... 200005 20 ” Tomlin, Mrs. ........++++++++++Liverpool road Tomkinson, Mr. Jas., J.-P. ...... Willington Hall, Chester Trelawny, Mr. H. D., J.P. ......Shotwick park, Chester Trelawny, The Hon. Mrs........ ” ” Turner, Mrs. .. 2.0.02 -++000+0-CUrzOn park *Vincent, Mr. W..... di splaeleiisietae 73 Bouverie street Vincent, Mrs. W. .....seccesees ay ” Wakefield, Miss........e.eeeee8 1 Parkgate road Wakefield, Mr. T..........00-: op = Wakefield, Mr. C. J........000 9 “A Walford, Mr. Arthur A. ........ 18 King street *Walker, Mr. A: O, J.P., F.L.S..The Leadworks, Chester Walker, Mrs. A. O. ........-2- 93 ” Walker, Mr. F. A.......-«. .... 17 Newgate street Walker, Miss .).0)o0ei0e sles se 12 Liverpool road *Ward, Mr. J. C...... cece sceess 11 Hough green Ward, Miss. oi) c cel cece ses es a a WU AEETS, (OK ois ac mes “RS Se Nicholas street Way, Mr. N.A.E. ............76 Watergate street Weaver, Mr. W. M.........-00> ‘Westminster buildings 39 ” ” Wetherell, Mr. J. ...0...0-20e0> Ash Grove, Wrexham road Whaley, Mr. 8S 22.0.6 eee ee cele 1 Crane street White, Miss E. ,.,... ..----+-+5 Abbey street Wilbraham, Miss ........-...-- 5 King’s buildings Wilbraham, Miss WP are a st ca cess = oil ” Wilbraham, MissF. ............ ” ” WVileock, Mro DMP sents toler = = 24 St. Martin’s-in-the-fields Walkinson,. Mr. Ree gees 00s 21 Victoria road Wilkinson, Mr. C.............--47 Watergate street Williams, Miss .......+.. ......Stone Bridge House, Chester Williams, Miss S 6.0 sie. p tisipin etae os ” 9 Williams, Mr. M. .... .......-+.Frodsham street Williams, Mr. J. E. ............6 Newgate street Williams, Mr. T. .. 0.0. 55.2200. 6 Northgate street Williams, Rev. Watkin, M.A....Bodelwyddan, nr. Rhyl Williams, Mr. J. .........-+..-28 Moira place, Splotlands, Cardiff Williams, Mr. Jas.........+. ...56 Tarvin road Williams, Mr. R. J. ............12 Brunswick buildings, Liverpool Winstanley, Miss ........+0+0- . Riverside, Boughton 30 Wiseman, Mr. J. .............. The Poplars, Dee banks Wiseman, Mr. C. .......0.005- ; 53 a Wiseman, Mr. A... ..s5..ssceee * % VO OC IMIS 5) (eis cieierereleie ele .....28 Queen street Wood, Miss phiare.(< serelb ole Gutus oye wie a ” Woodcock, MissS ............6 Lumley place, St. John street Woodfin Miss.......... ++e+.-..-26 Lorne street Wates, Mr. Thomas so 0v.0 aaa. :. H.M. 22nd Regiment, The Castle Yeadon, Mr. Thos..............28 St. Anne street ——- ~~ SEES SEO te Zo prevent a recurrence of a frequent misunderstanding, Members are reminded that their Names are retained on the Societys Books, and their Subscriptions considered due, until notice has been given to the contrary, according to Rule 8. Norice.—Copies of the Society's Proceedings (No. 1, price 6d., and No. 2, price 2/6), may be obtained from the HON. TREASURER or the CUSTODIAN. The Society’s Museum and Library, at the Albion Rooms, Lower Bridge Street, are open to the Members every Thursday, from Two to Four p.m. Books may also be obtained from the Library at any of the Evening Meetings. THE CATALOGUE of the Society's Library, with recent additions, (price 1d.) may be obtained from MR, JOHN MILLS, Eastgate Row; Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street ; or the CUSTODIAN, at the Society's Rooms. << 9 e . fi 31 The following Books have been added to the Library since the wd thd wo Ww w a an 128 125 QQ G27 126 79 Qa last Annual Report was issued :— BOTANICAL SECTION. Buchanan’s (J.) Manual of the Indigenous Grasses of New Zealand.......s+seeeeeees Cooke’s (M. C.) British Fresh-water Algz, No. 3.. Fisher (J. W.) On Withered Leaves .....-.-.++ Hooker's (J. D.) Students Flora of the British Islands (2nd edition) ......-.++eeeeree Bayes 3 Reports and Papers on Botany (Ray Society)... . Sach’s (J.) Text Book of Botany, Morphological and Physiological .....+++sseseeseeeereees Studies in Biology for New Zealand Students. No. 1—Hutton’s (F. W.) The Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella Bursa Pastoris), 1881. No. 2— Parker’s (T. J.) The Bean Plant (Vicia Faba) GEOLOGICAL SECTION. Archer’s (F.) Notes on the Worked Flints of the Raised Beaches of the N.E. Coast of Ireland Callaway (C.) Paper on “ The Pre-Cambrian (Archean) Rocks of Shropshire.” Part i; With Notes on the Microscopic Structure of some of the Rocks, by Prof. T. G. Bonney, 1g 2S ot RS TL Aa Spe Se ee ree Callaway (C.) Paper on ‘‘ The Torridon Sandstone in relation to the Ordovician Rocks of the Northern Highlands.” ..... 6. .seeeeeeeeee Geikie’s (A.) Text Book of Geology ........+- Tennison-Woods’ (Rev. J. E.) Palzontology of New Zealand. Part IV.—Corals and Bryozoa of the Neozoic Period in New Zealand ...... The Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, A PALES Fe wae nee hens setters teens Tyndall’s (J.) The Forms of Water (duplicate copy) Vol. XXXVII. of the Palzontographical Society, issued for the yest 1883, containing— Gardner’s Eocene Flora, Vol. II., Part I. Eight Plates. Davidson’s (Dr.) Fossil Brachiopoda, Vol. V., Part II. (Silurian.) Ten Plates. Lycett’s (Dr.) Fossil Trigonize (Supplement), Part II. Four Plates. Wright’s (Dr.) Lias Ammonites, Part VI. Eight Plates. Woodward’s (Dr.) Trilobites, Part I. (Carboniferous. ) Eight Plates. 1880 1882 1882 1878 1845 1849 1882 1881 1881 1882 1882 1882 1880 1882 1878 “xe N N N N A mw KH KK KM 64 65 66 61a 32 NATURAL PHILOSOPHY SECTION. Hill (S. A.): (1) On the rainfall of Benares, con- sidered in relation to the prevailing winds; (2) On the constituent of the atmosphere which absorbs radiant heat, 1881; (3) On the constituent of the atmosphere that absorbs radiant heat, II., 1882 ; (4) Die Hoéhe der Maximalzone des Regenfalles im im Nordwest- Himalaya und _ ihre physikalische Bergiindung. ZOOLOGICAL SECTION. Broun’s (Capt. T.) Manual of the New Zealand Coleguiera’ pi oi oe ee aie ee ee cea 1880 Buller’s (W. L.) Manual of the Birds of New FAGAVAN Utter eke is = Sula stelctatone winleterst> eval er ahers erelete 1882 Hutton’s (F. W.) Manual of the hd Zealand VEGI MSGAt Tse «fo sre cried) Ree oe hain on eet ae teveres 1880 Wallace's (A. BR?) Island-Eife oi 2s. '.<22 2. ees 1880 MISCELLANEOUS. 50 to 89 Annual Reports of the British Association ..1841-80 go 92 95 Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, showing the opera- tions, expenditures, and condition of the Fnstieuvon top (THE Year LOO0. sa. ens o> pees 1881 Annual Report of the North Staffordshire Naturalists’ Field Club and Archeological BOGIES ageree ga rine ict re pie erie aid viene ear ele ale 1882 Hector’s (J.) Handbook of New Zealand, Sydney International Exhibition,” 1879). 0.2. 6.00.2 pu) 1879 Helmholtz’s (H.) repre Lectures on Scientific SUDECIS hares oe ate pee aka ~ .... ISt Series 1881 2nd series 1881 List of Foreign Correspondents of the Smith- sonian Institution, corrected to January, 1882.. 1882 Quaritch’s (B.) General Catalogue. Part Il. (Natural History—Science) ........ ..... 1881 Quaritch’s (B.) General Catalogue. Part III. (Periodicals, Journals, Transactions, H.M. Gov. PUMIGALIONSY atte ain's s.¢c'sie ee persis apne e ge akere wid 1882 The New Zealand Journal of Science, devoted to the furtherance of Natural and applied Science throughout the Colony. Vol. I. Nos. 1, 2, 3, As gs, FerANAG, O5k olen © atadglaesinble « acewalenthts end Se 1882-3 Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Tastitite:s Viole DORY «isa s.dd etysirean ae neha 1881 G. R. Griffith, Printer, Grosvenor Street, Chester. THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Chester Society of Natural Science AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS, FOR THE YEAR 1888-84. ¢ 2 \ va Dept =” CHESTER : PRINTED BY G. R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR STREET. MDCCCLXXXIV. THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Chester Society of Hatural Science, AND STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS for 1883-84, AND THE LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1884-85, ALSO A LIST OF THE KINGSLEY MEMORIAL AND OTHER PRIZES OFFERED FOR COMPETITION. PRINTED BY G. R. GRIFFITH, GROSVENOR STREET. id MDCCCLXXXIV, . 4 : Officers and Committee for 1884-85. President : Pror. I. McKENNY HUGHES, M.A., F.S.A., F.G.S., &c. Uice- Presidents : HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, K.G. STR W. W. WYNN, Barr., M.P. THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF CHESTER. THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF CHESTER. A. 0. WALKER, Es@., F.LS. W. M. DOBIE, Esq., M.D. C. W. POTTS, Esa. H. STOLTERFOTH, Esq, M.A, M.D. : T. SHEPHEARD, Esq, F.R.MS. @fficers of Sections: BOTANICAL. CnarrMan —Mr. J. PRICE, M.A. ae ..56 Watergate Street. Srcretary—Mr. E. J. BAILLIE, ELS. .. Woodbine, Eaton Road. ZOOLOGICAL, CuarrmMaNn—Mr. A. O. WALKER, F.L.S... 0. 2... The Leadworks SrcreTaARY—Mr. T. SHEPHEARD, F.R.M. 8. Kingsley Lodge, Liverpool Road. GEOLOGICAL. CuarrMan—Mr. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S. ..........-...... - Zown Hall Square. SEcRETARY—Mr. W. SHONE, F.G.S. ........:.-::2::2:045..-Upton Park. * NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. CHaIRMAN—Mr. G. WATMOUGH WEBSTER, F.C.S...5 Eversley Park, Liverpool Road. SrCRETARY—Mr. W. F. LOWE, A.R.S.M., F.I.C., F.C.S...Cambrian View. MICROSCOPICAL. CHAIRMAN—DrR. STOLTERFOTH, M.A................-+--.-60 Watergate Street. SECRETARY—MR. J. D. SIDDALL ............. .2:.. .-...-... Bridge Street. Hon. Curutor : Mr. SHRUBSOLE, F.GS., Town Hall Square. Hon. Creasurer : Mr. JOHN MILLS, 4 Eastgate Row. Bon. Seeretaries : SCIENTIFIC...............DR. STOLTERFOTH, M.A., 60 Watergate Street. (Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH, 30 Hough Green. GENERAL (Mr. W. H. OKELL, 1 Northgate Street. Hon. Librarian : Mr. P. H. FLETCHER, Woodbrae, Curzon Park. Committee : THE ABOVE OFFICERS, Ex-Officio ; AND Mr. J. W. P. EDWARDS Mr. F. F. HICKMAN Mr. ©. F. FISH Mr. M. JOHNSON, L.D.S.1. Mr. J. GRIFFITHS | Mr. H. W. KING, M.B. Custodian : Mr. JOSEPH JONES, 12 Hamilton Place. RL. i 1.—That the Title of this Society be ‘‘ The Chester Society of Natural Science,” and that its object be the promotion of the study of Natural Science, by Lectures, Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers, and other suitable means. 2.—That the Officers be a President, Six Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Three Secretaries, a Chairman and Secretary for each Section, and a Librarian, 3.—That the Committee consist of the above-named Officers, who shall be Ex-Officio Members, and Six other Members of the Society—the President or a Vice-President the Chairman; and that the practical management of the Society be vested in the Committee, subject to the following Rules :— 4,—That every Candidate for Membership shall be proposed and seconded at a General Meeting, and, on paying the Subscription, shall become a Member ; the name of the Candidate, with that of a Proposer and Seconder, to be sent (in writing) to the Committee, pevious to a General Meeting. 5.—That the Subscription be 5/- per annum, payable in advance, and due the 1st of May in each year. 6.--That distinguished scientific men, or any persons who may render special service to the Society, may be elected Honorary Members or Corres- ponding Members, on nomination by the Committee. The number of Honorary Members not to exceed Twenty-five. 7.—That each Member shall be allowed to introduce one zon-resident friend at any of the General Meetings ; but a Member may introduce a friend, whether resident in Chester or not, at any of the Sectional Meetings. The Chairman and Secretary of each Section may, on application, allow a Member to introduce more than one friend to their own Sectional Meeting. 8. —That any Member desirous to withdraw from the Society, shall give notice (in writing) to either of the General Secretaries, before the end of the year. 9.—That a majority of two-thirds present at any General Meeting shall have the power of expelling any Member whose conduct they deem objectionable. 10.—That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business ; Five Members to form a quorum. 11.—That the Committee shall arrange at least six General Field Meetings in the year. The place of Meeting to be fixed by the Committee, and due notice to be given by the General Secretaries. In case of bad weather, the Members of the Committee present shall decide whether the Excursion shall be postponed or not. 12.—That the Committee shall arrange at least six General Evening Meetings in the year, at which Papers shall be read and discussed. No paper shall be read without the previous sanction of the Committee, Objects of scientific interest may be exhibited at the Evening Meetings. 13. —That at the Annual General Meeting, which shall be held in the month of April, the Officers and Committee of the Society, and two Auditors, shall be elected by ballot ; the Report of the past year and the Treasurer's Financial Statement read and adopted ; and alterations made, if needful, in the Rules. Nominations for the Committee and Auditors to be sent (in writing) to either of the General Secretaries, Six Days beforehand; and proposed alterations of Rules at least a Fortnight beforehand. Alterations in the Rules shall be sanctioned by a majority of two-thirds of the Members present ; and no alterations in the Rules shall otherwise be made. a ANNUAL REPORT. IN presenting this, the Thirteenth Annual Report of the Chester Society of Natural Science, we will, in the first instance, mention that we now have on our books 616 Members. We have elected during the past year 27 Ordinary Members, 2 Honorary Members, and lost by death or removal 25 Members. One of the chief events of 1883, as especially affecting our Society, has been the very successful and encouraging Meeting held in the Town Hall, November 15th, the result of which has placed us in a position of certainty with regard to the securing of proper Rooms for our Classes and Lectures, and the establishing and arranging a Museum of local interest and value. This pleasing prospect has been brought about by the united action of the Schools of Science and Art, the Archeological Society, and our own Natural Science Society. All these Societies were represented at the Public Meeting above referred to, and their claims well considered and advocated. The DuKE oF WESTMINSTER, who kindly took the chair, headed the Subscription List with the liberal gift of £4,000; another £1,000 was collected in the room; since which subscriptions have been coming in, and our total is now over £6,000. This, however, will not be sufficient to raise a building which will be worthy of the Societies of Chester, and we most earnestly ask those who have not yet subscribed to come forward at once and assist in the work. It is by small subscriptions from the many that great things have been done, and in this case I am sure we shall not appeal in vain to our own Members. After careful consideration by the united Committees of the three Societies, a site on the Grosvenor Road, next to the Savings’ Bank, has been 6 purchased, and it is very important that the building should be commenced as soon as we have the requisite funds in hand. The plans have been prepared by Mr. Lockwoop, and been approved in Committee. All this has taken considerable time and much work in the past year, and very frequent Meetings on the part of your Committee. As an educational body our Society has not been idle, and in connection with South Kensington there have been held Classes in ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY ..........-.-. Mr. W. F. LOwE ELEMENTARY BOTANY ..... nes Joos Js, DST DAE MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY ......:.MR. C. F. FIsH AVIDATEUNE ACT OG tersiereracatennvcncieheyoetot"e ts lalctatets | JAPPETED (MEBOHANICS) 4.8 (+. 22% 0.38 SARE Mr. F. GARSIDE. MACHINE CONSTRUCTION .. ......... } All these Classes have been well attended, and show that our efforts are appreciated. "The examinations take place next month, and it is to be hoped the students will do as well as on former occasions. Although some subjects studied in these Classes may appear outside the province of a local scientific Society, stlll the thorough grounding obtained by this mode of tuition precludes careless and profitless work, and where a true taste exists for scientific investigation, we may be very sure our younger Members will not only estimate their present advantages in proportion as they advance in knowledge, but contribute to the future prosperity of our Society, by efforts on their own part to carry on the work which they have com- _menced under its auspices. The number of students now on our books is 170. As a permanent record of the work of the Society is necessary to its vitality, your Committee have determined to ‘p@blish another number—Part III.—of its Proceedings. The pamphlet may not be popular in the ordinary sense of the word, but as the papers will be selected from those which have a direct bearing on the locahty to which our Society especially gives its attention, they cannot fail to form a storehouse of useful information which will be available to those who come 7 after us. It has been suggested whether it would not be better to publish our Proceedings more frequently, in a smaller form, and at a lower rate, and this while the subjects under investiga- tion are still fresh in the mind; but as this is a matter of financial detail, it will have to receive further consideration from your Committee. The financial position of the Society will be placed before you by our Hon. Treasurer, MR. Mitts, and we trust it may be found satisfactory. The accounts of the “Kingsley” Memorial Fund will also be brought before you by the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. BAILLIE. The “Cross” Memorial Fund terminates this year. It has been carried on for the last seven years to assist Mrs. Cross in the education of a young and numerous family. A full statement of the accounts of the past year, with a summary of all the payments made during the whole time, will be placed before you by the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. SIDDALL. The thanks of those who subscribed to this fund are due to MR. SIDDALL for the pains and trouble he has taken in seeing that the money was judiciously expended, and it will be a general source of satisfaction to know that we have thus been enabled to help the widow and children of one who, in the early days of the Society, did so much to foster a love of Natural Science. Much has been done in our Local Museum by our Hon. Curator, Mr. SHRuBSOLE, and there will be a separate Report read by him on this subject. The Library is in good order, and the Botanical Garden in the Grosvenor Park is found of great use in carrying on the study of Botany. We shall now turn to the more direct statement as to what the Society has done in the past year. This we consider under the following heads— ExcURSIONS GENERAL MEETINGS EvENING RAMBLES SECTIONAL MEETINGS AND CONVERSAZIONE PRIZES During the summer of 1883, the following excursions were made— May 231d ........++0+e00.4.--Cefm and Llangollen June 14th... 08 veeeeeeeeesseLlaybrick Hill and Bidston Jew 28thignis osiet blast side viown Atenig (Kawr [foil 2081 Ge aetonon om ogodoue .Cefn-du and Tremeirchion SATIGUSE OED eas s vis iesle a vinlele vie/s. Llanymynech August 28th ..... Sonictaeeod,: Thurstaston and Meols Out of the six localities visited, five were new to the Society, showing that we have by no means exhausted the neighbourhood, and fresh ground still remains to be broken. Two of the most interesting excursions were greatly spoilt by rainy weather, namely, to the Arenig Fawr and Cefn-du; still, under difficulties, the programmes were fairly carried out, and what was experienced of discomfort was in part at least covered by the kindness we received at the hands of those who pitied our misfortunes. Our last excursion, to Thurstaston, was made in conjunction with the Archzological Society, and was thoroughly enjoyed, though late in the season. The Evening Rambles were continued during the last summer, and on two occasions were extended, by taking the train for a short distance out of the City; by this means fresh © fields came under observation. These rambles will be con- tinued during the ensuing summer. Our Annual Conversazione took place September 27th, 1883, and on this occasion the Kingsley Memorial Medal was presented by our President to Mr. SHRussoe, F.GS., for the good work he has done in the district in geo- logical research, particularly in regard to the Polyzoa of the Mountain Limestone. The President’s Prize for the best collection of Grasses was awarded to Miss GRIFFITH. Mr. A. O. WALKER’s Prize for the best collection of Marine Shells from the Shore of the Society’s District, was carried off by Mr. C. F. RicHARDSON, with an Extra Prize to Mr. G. H. SHEAFF. Another Prize, given by a Member; for species of —— 9 Planorbis, Spherium, and Pisidium, produced two such re- markably fine collections, that it was only after a most minute scrutiny that the award was made to Mr. R. WiLson; the other collection, by the Rev. H. G, BARNactz, was highly commended. Mr. RimMeEr’s Prize for rare Land Shells was given to Mr. ALFRED SHRUBSOLE. The new and promising feature of the Conversazione of 1883, was the printing and circulating in the room of a detailed and excellent programme of the Microscopic exhibits, in which, as far as possible, the objects under examination were described and classified, so that those who took the trouble to study the programme would obtain a fair amount of useful information, instead of resting content with mere forms of beauty well lighted, and presenting to the mind only pretty pictures. For this programme the Society was greatly indebted to Mr, C. F. Fisu for the trouble he took in getting it up, and as it is proposed that it shall hold a permanent place in our future Conversaziones, it is now undergoing careful revision. The splendid collections of cut flowers, so kindly sent by many of our Members, are now a marked feature of our show, and we feel truly grateful to those who so liberally allow their gardens to be stripped for the decoration of our rooms. The Conversazione still holds a useful position, bringing us together for a common interest, and we desire here to record our best thanks to the Mayor, Sir THomas G. Frost, for allowing us the use of the very convenient rooms at the Town Hall. The following General Meetings have been held during the past winter— 1883. : Oct. 25—‘‘ The Archean Land of Wales, Geographically and Geologically considered,”’ by DR. Henry Hicks, F.G.S. Nov. 29—‘‘ Notes on the Zoology of the Chausey Archipelago,” by PRor. HERDMAN, D.Sc., F.L.S., &c., &c. Dec. 23—‘* Kairwan: its History, Past and Present,” by EDWARD RAg, Esq., F.R.G.S. Io 1884. - Jan. 31—*‘ Insect Habitations,’’ by J. SrstEyY Hicks, Esq., F.R.C.S. 3 yy Feb. 28—‘‘ The Government Expedition to the South-west Coast of Mada- gascar, to observe the transit of Venus on December 6th, 1882,” by the Rev. FATHER PERRY, S.J., F.R.S. March 27—‘‘ Water Supply and Draining from a Geological point of view,” by Pror. T. McKenny HuGuHEs, F.G.S., President. April 24—Annual Meeting. It will be seen that we have had six Papers read at the General Meetings. On the whole they have been well attended. Four of the Papers were given by gentlemen who had not before addressed the Society, and who, by the position they hold in the scientific world, have done us an honour in giving us the result of their labours. The different Sections into which the Society is divided have also had their Meetings :— 1883. GEOLOGICAL SECTION. Nov. 1—‘* Cementation of Sandstone, with special reference to the New Red Sandstone of the District,” by Mr. SHRUBSOLE, F.G.S., Chairman. Dec. 13—‘* A Geological Study of the Cheshire Hills,” by Mr. OsMoND W. jerrs, Secretary of the Liverpool Geological Association. 1884. Jan. 24—‘‘ On the approximate date of the final disappearance of Glaciers from North Wales, with remarks on the Neolithic Glaciers of Scotland,” by Mr. D. MAckinTosH, F.G.S. March 14—‘“‘ Volcanic Action,” by Mr. W. H. OKELL. 1883. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY SECTION. Nov. 8—‘* The Photographing of Microscopic Objects,” by Mr. G. W. WEBSTER, Chairman. 1884. Feb. 7— On the theories advanced concerning the recent remarkable Sun-rises and Sun-sets,” by Mr. G. W. WEBSTER. March 20—‘*Is the Science of Language a Science?” By Mr. W. S. LOGEMAN. 1883. : MICROSCOPICAL SECTION. Nov. 15—-A Conversational Evening. Subject: ‘ Diatoms.” 1884. Jan. 3—A Conversational Evening. Subject: ‘The preparation and mounting of Vegetable and Animal Tissues for the Microscope.” ; 11 1884. ¥ Feb. 14—‘‘ Notes on the Microscopical examination of Milk,” by Mr. J. D. SIDDALL, Secretary. April 3—“ Notes on the Microscopical examination of Chester Water,’ by Mr. J. D. SIDDALL. 1883. “ BOTANICAL SECTION. Nov. 22—‘‘ A Brief Introduction,” by MR. J. PRICE, M.A., Chairman. “Notes on change of Form, accidental and induced,” by Mr. E. J. BAILLIE, Secretary. 1884. Jan. 3—‘‘ Chemical and Physical processes which take place in the growth of Plants,” by Mr. C. F, Fisu. Feb. 21—“ Notes on the collecting of Flowering Plants, and the proper preservation of Specimens,’’ by Mr. G. P. MILn. April 1o—‘ The structure and functions of Water Glands,” by Mr. E, HAMILTON AcTOoN, St. John’s Coll., Cambridge. 1883. ZOOLOGICAL SECTION. Dec. 6—‘‘ Review of the past year,” by Mr. A. O. WALKER, Chairman. 1884. Jan. 17—‘‘ Notes on the Mealy Bug,” by Mr. JoHn T. RICHEs. March 6—‘‘Crabs, Lobsters, and Shrimps,’”’ by Mr. A. O. WALKER. April 17—** Notes on Snakes and Snake Poison,” by DR. MACPHERSON. It will be seen that each Section has met four times, with the exception of the Natural Philosophy Section, which has met three times. Four new names appear as having read Papers— Mr. Mitn, Mr. Ricwes, Mr. Acton, and Dr. MacpHerson. This is a good sign, and we welcome the result of fresh study and observation. We must not, however, omit to notice, that the work of the different Sections has been mainly carried on by the Members who for years have taken a deep interest in the Society, and there has not been a single Thursday Evening Meeting throughout the winter without a Paper or Lecture. The two Papers by Mr. Stppatt on the Microscopical exami- nation of Milk and the Chester Water, were well attended, the subjects being of more or less interest to every one; there was a good discussion on both Papers, and the results arrived at were satisfactory, proving that care and cleanliness are vitally important in supplying these necessaries of life. 12 ‘ Your Committee again wish particularly to call attention to the list of prizes for competition, In addition to the larger prizes, the Kingsley Memorial Committee has instituted a number of smaller prizes of a Guinea each, to stimulate our young collectors, who, whether they win or not, will be always the better for having some honest work in hand. Our Hon. Curator has drawn up a series of Hints to Collectors, which may be studied with profit, and which are printed on the last page of the circular of April 24, 1884. In the same circular you may see that your Committee have invited the co-operation of the Members of this Society, in the nomination of recipients for the Kingsley Memorial Medal, and if our Members will faithfully assist in this matter, it will add materially to the value of the Medal, as the dis- tinction will then be conferred by the Society as an expression of their opinion over and above the fulfilling the conditions of the Trust Deed. Your Committee has met twenty-one times during the past year, which, owing to the Museum Scheme, has been a year involving much extra work and consideration. It is hoped the Committee has done its best for the interest of the Society, and in all matters connected with the advancement of Natural Science in the district. ( Signed) H. STOLTERFOTH, M.A. Cantas., M.D. Epin., Scientific Secretary. April, 1884. 5 13 MUSEUM REPORT. The principal additions to the Museum during the year has been in the Natural History Department. Substantial additions have been made to the local lists of the Marine Polyzoa, and Hydrozoa, and also to the land and fresh-water shells. Weare still deficient in many species of shells which are known to occur in our locality. I would respectfully suggest that the collection of shells for the Museum might be made a feature of our Evening Walks, and a record kept of the various species met with in the several localities visited. A few specimens only have been added to the Geological Collection. The collection of Minerals belonging to the late Sir PHILIP EGERTON, Bart., have been classified, and some of the most important specimens exposed to view. We are indebted for this work to Mr. W. F. Lowe. Contributions for the Museum have been received from the PrestpENT, Mr. A. O. WaLkER, Rev. H. G. 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Open to any Resident within the Soctety’s District. The following is a list of the Prizes offered by the Committee for competition, and which have already been advertised in local and other newspapers :— 1884.—-A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of ‘‘ SLIDES OF THE FRESH-WATER ALG of the Society’s District, omitting the DIATOMS.” 1885.—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of ‘‘ FossIL PLANTS from the Coal Measures of the Society’s District.” 1886.—A Prize of Ten Pounds for the best collection of ‘‘ BEES AND Wasps collected in the Society’s District.”’ In addition to the above Prizes, the Kingsley Memorial Committee have decided that, in order to encourage scientific research, they will make grants, from year to year, of sums not exceeding £10, out of the Kingsley Memorial Fund; for Collections or Essays illustrating the Natural Science of the Society’s District. The Essays or Collections may be sent in to the Gen. Secretaries at any time, and the awards will be made at the Conversazione next succeeding the adjudication. PRESIDENT’S PRIZE, 1884. Pror. T. McKenny HuGuEs offers a Prize of Five Pounds for ‘‘ The best Drawing of the Lear, FLOWER, AND FRUIT OF THE BLACKBERRY.” The Drawing may be in water-colours, pencil, or pen-and-ink. Artistic treatment will be taken into account as well as scientific representation of character. The Prize is open for competition to anyone, under 18 years of age, who is a Member, or shall have received a written nomination from any Member of the Chester Society of Natural Science, and each competitor must append name, age, and address, to his or her Drawing, and send it to the Gen. Secretaries on or before the tst September, 1884. 18 MR. A. 0. WALKER'S PRIZE, 1884. Mr. A. O. WaLxer offers a Prize of Two Guineas for “The best collection of the CARNIVOROUS GROUND BEETLES (Geodephaga) collected in the Society's District.” To be competed for by young persons under the age of 18, residing or at School within the Chester Society’s District. The above-named District consists of so much of the County of Cheshire as lies W. of a line drawn S. from Warrington, with the Counties of Flint and Denbigh. EXTRA PRIZES OF ONE GUINEA” EACH; OFFERED BY THE KINGSLEY MEMORIAL COMMITTEE : — 1. A collection of Brrps’ Eas. z. A Collection of LAND SHELLS of the Genus Pupa and Vertigo. 3. A Collection of 30 DrizD Prants, belonging to the Order Composite. 4. A Collection of 10 Species of BUTTERFLIES. . A Collection of 50 Species of Morus. . A Collection of MARINE PoLyzoa, from the North Wales Shore, between Flint and Bangor. nm The first five Prizes to be collected within the Society’s district, which consists of so much of the County of Cheshire as lies W. of a line drawn S. from Warrington, with the Counties of Flint and Denbigh. Nore.— Zhe Committee have the option of retaining the successful Collections, Essays, or Drawings, for the Society. Intending Competitors should obtain all particulars and the conditions under which the Prizes are offered, from the Secretary, Mr. G. R. GrtirFitH, Grosvenor Street, Chester; and all Collections must be sent in to him on or before the 1st September in each year. All the Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Conversazione. 19 SOCIETIES ASSOCIATED, WITH WHICH THE SOCIETY EXCHANGES PUBLICATIONS. Barrow Naturalists’ Field Club. Brighton and Sussex Natural History Society. Bristol Naturalists’ Society. Burnley Literary and Scientific Club. Cassel Society of Natural Science. Dudley and Midland Geological and Scientific Society and Field Club. Epping Forest and County of Essex Naturalists’ Field Club. Glasgow Natural History Society. Hertfordshire Natural History Society and Field Club. Leeds Naturalists’ Club. ; Liverpool Geological Association. Liverpool Geological Society. Liverpool Literary and Philosophical Society. Liverpool Microscopical Society. Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Club. Manchester Field Naturalists’ Society. Manchester Geological Society. Manchester Scientific Students’ Association. Menai Society of Natural Science. Northampton Natural History and Field Club. North Staffordshire Naturalists’ Field Club and Archzo- logical Society. Nottingham Naturalists’ Society. Quekett Microscopical Club. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Wigan Literary and Scientific Society. zo HONORARY MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Meetings. rFAvcher, brank, Hsq:, BA csics css ayes « .14 Cook street, Liverpool Bentham, George, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S..25 Wilton Place, London, S.W. Brady, H. Bowman, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S. EGS a Siecteriaeiertetere tae a) aesrsiet te Hilifield, Gateshead Carpenter, W. B., Esq., M. 'D., |F.R.S. . University of London, Burlington Gardens, London, W. Carruthers, W., Esq., F.R.S........... Zhe British Museum, South Ken- sington, London, S.W’. - Davies, 1.) C,, Squaw Geobeictrct oe Ebnal Lodge, Gobowen, Oswestry. *Dawkins, W. Boyd, Esq., M.A., F.R.S., EG S nck eaetnesa erie eters Woodhurst, Wimslow rd , Fallow- field, Manchester *Hicks, H., Esq., M.D., F.G.S. .... Hendon Grove, Hendon, London, N.W. *Higsins Revita dd. MLAS... efeitos os Rainhill, Liverpool Hooker, Sir J. D., F.R.S...°......... Royal Gardens, Kew, London, W. *Hughes, Prof. T. pera M.A, F.S.A., F.G.S., &c.. ... Trinity College, Cambridge Huxley, Prof. T. rH, EL D;, MEER: Si 151s Gl DPI DES Seca eas eee ’ Museum, Fermyn st , London, S.W. *Judd, Prof. i? W., E.R.S. Ste colton .. Science Schools, South Kensington, London, S.W. Son ps le yew Mts semerar violate aielre cleteinte nel Tachbrook Mallory, Leamington *Mackintosh, D., Esq., F.G.S....... 02. 32 Glover street, Borough road, Birkenhead *Morton, G. H., Esq., F.G.S. ..........122 London road, Liverpool METICES Jing ESQ VE As tomers injcicinis eleva aie ate 56 Watergate street, Chester A INACT Bieg SC, En rapeiercls civiersisie saat Court lodge, Birkenhead *Rudler, F. W., Esq., F.G.S. ..........Museum of Practical Geology, Fermyn street, London, S.W. Spooner, C. E., Esq., C.E., F.G.S. ....Bron-y-Garth, Portmadoc *Symonds, Rev. W. S., F.G.S. ........ Pendock Rectory, Tewkesbury @yndalls rot. eyolb. a, Ho Ewacia i. faelals Royal Institution, Albemarle street, London, W. VIZE SREY ih Evy McA 02s omens ..... Rector of Forden, Welshpool Warren, Hon. J. B. Leicester 62 Elm Park road, Chelsea, London, S.W. CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. (Gp abittdabeh's bey bao! Sta epee eta comer eee Vronheulog, Upper Bangor, N.W. Joachim, Mr. Geo. ........ ra tebsetads« Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand eather Mir er sek, (oaseeieowe ate antes Delamere Lodge, near Northwich *Reade, Mr. Oswald A......... .. .... Royal Naval Hospital, Bermuda *Rowston,, Maris a Gisele cepaetsieie patra Kingsley, Alton, Hants Ruddy, Mr. ne fic ics eesteth nlbra hl cubecibe Ole Pale, Corwen *Thomas, Dr. H. ............ Zhe Hydropathic Establishment, Llandudno Walker, Mr. Bred tnacaves seveees....Lleywood, Tenby Wynne, Mrs. TOYO vcssieids! store sin! ..... Coed Coch, Abergele Mm Wolksarisy MVE. DN S505 pms vie wlcisie corte + cp COPED LCLEF” 21 st PO Sr Sa es THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS are due on the Ist of MAY in each year. Members who have not paid for the present year are respectfully requested to forward the amount (Five Shillings) to the Hon. Treasurer, MR. JOHN MILLS, Chemist, Eastgate Row. é LiST OF MEMBERS. Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Meetings. Payenl oir His) Grats veto ue te »...16 City Walls (South) Acheson, Rev. J. H., M.A. ...,Grey friars House Acheson, Mr. Maurice.......... = - *Acton, Mr, T. Bennion ........Grove road, Wrexham Appleton, Mr. John .,...... .»..9 Lorne street Ayrton, Mrs. .......0++++0++2+-Abbot’s Rock, 27 Liverpool road Ayrton, Mr. Alfred ....0..2000 fe Ayrton, Mr. RIF. .c.. ss. sscce ” ” ” ” ” *Baillie, Mr, E. J., F.L.S......... Woodbine, Eaton road 13} TR Dean OF ae ee Cea c Baker, Rev. Edgar J., B.A. .... Abbey green Baker, Mr. W. S., L.D.S.I. ....6 Pepper street Baker, Mrs. ........ Me dactiein hele The Station, Holywell HACK IMASS on5-6.,5) oad =o ics enters bi 48 Bridge street Barker, Miss ........ biniateiniwiclninis 150 Boughton Barlow, Miss M. ....... ++. «Sunnyside, Denbigh Barnacle, Rev. H. G. .......,...Holmes Chapel, Cheshire Bames, Rev. F., B.Au. cc. cece Hope Villa, Raymond street SOREL, MT. My. oa, .vale. etn ai eteyel adie vie 4 Eastern pathway, Queen’s park Barratt, Miss. ..... ais ade asal o.¢ a 79 ” PANTO, MISSA Fc yra0\5, clas spticpelt ois « 3 King’s Buildings aune Miss. B.D. eg setae dein: a2 xs GRR CLE, NIN. Yiccsis isis te cateetlt oot 4 South View, Eaton road *Bedford, Rev. J.L.,M.A., F.L.S..Grey Friars COOLS: MES. ois hs slew sala a aban ” Biren, Me. Fs). cscs wpteekis te Corville, Liverpool road IBireh MASS :)< <<<. cn mosMetae ees 18 Upper Northgate street Blackburne, Mrs. J. Ireland ....Roodee Lodge Blayney, MroA ives deve -»..2 City walls, W. Blayney, Mrs. A. ...........0.- = - Blelock,, Mr. C. J.) JoBsccceves« Springfield, 25 Hough green Blezard, Mr. Marmaduke ......Pulford, near Wrexham Blogg, Rev. H. B., M.A. ..... . The Vicarage, Frodsham 22 i @ Messrs. Woodhead & Co., 44 Charing Blomfield, Capt., R.N. ...... \ @ Ee. uendon Blower, Mi. 2B: | ” ” Humfrey, Miss A. K. .......... At > Humfrey, Master W. A. ........ ” ” Humfrey, Master F.G. ........ Bunt; Mir. Wai. y.sives.c 006 ss.2 .-@ Mr. Warburton’ s, Union walk Treland, Rev. F., M.A.......... Haigh, Wigan Jackson, Miss...... sister ohet sl acs /aints 21 Hough green Jacob, Rev. Josephila.. ss .e. 5: Malpas Jacobson, Right Rev. Bishop ..Dee side, Chester eebb, Mr. (Go Re CaBics sco. ee The Laurels, Shrewsbury *Jeffs, Mr.O. W. ....... «++++e+8 Queen’s road, Rock Ferry Jephcott, Mr. Charles .......... 13 Chichester street Johnson, Mr. Bryan ...... ......34 King street WObSOn. MESS. ceased octiags spies 11 Bertram road, Sefton park, Liverpool Johnson, Mr. W. ..............29 George street Johnson, Mr..... ....St. Paul’s School, Boughton *Johnson, Mr. M., ROSE. ..9 York Villas, Lorne street Jones, Mr. T. Broadhurst «..+++Lhe Cross Jones, Miss Maggie ............1 King’s buildings Jones, Mr. H. Watson..........11 Grosvenor park road Jones, Miss S. H...............7 Abbey street Keartland, Miss................2 Egerton terrace, Hoole road Kenyon, Dr. .......0seseeeee..9t- John street ieyes,-Mr... 2.002 sac bel cathode Brookside, Flookersbrook ino? Dri xi... P50 46 GUOE 3 Abbey street Kingsley, Miss ..............+.. Lachbrook Mallory, Leamington Kingsley, Mr. G. A. .casecoeee ” 9 ” 26 Teac sp ArSiteraateleanicte sa rsyeche selcs Moor Holme, Neston MamiOnt MTA vale ss s\sieteretelavet 3 City walls (West) TEAMAONE INIT. Ss 5 oiere'vio 0: 61 viayoie (a ere! 3 ra eRREHOM te LISS a2). oy) ieraseid) disc e1e Pe a Pathan Mr seuss. asics jase seit Green bank, Liverpool road MEAWEEHCGSD YS GA. cv. jy ielerensieure The Asylum, Chester Leather, Mr. Simeon .......... Delamere Lodge, near Northwich Leather, Mrs. Simeon .......... os Re HOS r MV es ela yet Cactete @a;a\a;'aia\ eissaln 22 Newgate street ewis, Reve J... MsA. 0 sche. 0.0 Guilsfield Vicarage, Welshpool Lewis, Mr. Edgar E. .......... Garden villas, Dee Banks Lindsay, FH. B;; Esq... se... +. 13 Charles street, Berkeley square, London Linton, Rev. H., M.A. ........ The Abbey, Birkenhead Little, Mr. W. E...............1 Eastgate row Lloyd, Mr. Horatio ............3 Sandown terrace Lloyd, Mrs. Horatio..........:. love Mts yes seeraciietiens 6 24 Eaton road Lockwood, Mr. T. M....... ...80 Foregate street *Logeman, sMir. We Scicee fis ces Newton School, Rock Ferry owe MirmGre ss nem cpleassiee:siaas 25 Hough green owe miss CatEle cameras she «hls « “ “fi *Lowe, Mr. W. F., A.R.S.M., F.I.C , F.C.S..Cambrian view TEOWEs MEST OW oes ra cranne ates case of a5 *Lucas, Mr. A. W., F.R.G.S.....7 Victoria pathway, Queen’s park Luxmoore, Mr. E. B. .......... Bryn-Asaph, St. Asaph *Macpherson; Dt ieee ssw. «26a The Infirmary Maddock, Miss ........ .......Paradise row Mainger, Mr. ..................10 Upper Northgate street Major VIESey detec ajo also) pietels eis. < 13 Deva terrace Miamileys Mitra bdisarelelen ielotesslat ele ionels Aston, Nantwich *Manning, Mr. J. B. ........The Governor’s House, H.M. Prison, Wakefield DWiarSAenWVEISS B s.steieiocete elieieieiei x)etere 6 Grosvenor park road Wiarsdeny MESS UES: vars, .1e!epvieistaleicheje “7 ” Massie Admiral \ sr iiciesistncions e - 3 Stanley place WIPES REET Si peoa Hee ice co-50Rr Mansfield Lodge, Hough green McEwen, (NITSi iistewieetele siete ais 26 Nicholas street : McHattie, Mr. J. ..............32 Eaton road *McKerchar, Mr. J. ......... 35 Giesbach rd., Upper Holloway, London, N. EAMES 0 | Ie ooo apdguodods Une 4 Eastgate row ATA OMS Uisiae Jar oebarave'at's ares reyoncrt Fy A *Muln, Mire'Gs (Bisac cer ssc us .....106 Eastgate street Minshull Mire gic: scree taleietsisieeets The Northgate Montgomery, Rev. J. K......... Abbot’s villas, Liverpool road Moreton, Mr. J. E., F.R.C.S.... Tarvin Moreton Mist si. /-ieceteieslerci-icrl are ~ IMiorris, Mirco) fa ccaisidencosne te Woodlands, Ledsham Morris, IMIES SERB a ators eter cattle ” ” MortonyMirs) Gi geten snsciceecsstetne Dodleston, near Wrexham Mowle, Mr. Jas. .............. The Cedars, Hoole Mowle; MirJicAms. cectaicietcoe ae a as Mulhern, Mr. R. ......... .....45 Frodsham street sal inbnvely Wb ej fe emnemamabioe Gad ate 10 Pepper street Munns, Mr. W. H., B.A., B.Sc..Egerton street, Wrexham Newell, Mr. A. Thurman....... . Stafford House, Bridge street row OS 7 Newstead, Mr. R.......+ ..e...+ Lhe Leadworks Nicholson, Mr. J. M. .....++-.++Queen’s park *Okell, Mr. W. H. .............1 Northgate street “Okell, Mr. E. W... sees eee ees hf ” Okell, Miss .............+++-++City walls (South) Okell, Miss M. H........--0000 ” is Okell, Mr. P.H. .....0c-00 00 The Cross Oldfield, Mrs... ..2...cceesese ee 68 Northgate street Oldfield, Miss........006- seses Bryn Clwyd, St. Asaph Orrett, Mr. Arthur ..........-- 3, Cheyney road Orton, Mr. R. O., J.P. .. ..-. Pattenhall Owen, Miss Bessie.........++++: 18 Queen street Owens, Miss ........+2+. +2000 10 Stanley place Palin, Mr. Frank .......000265 11 King street Palin, Mr, GiB iy. 2.0 scam ein sterets in 9 Parkes, Mr: A. 402.000 sence oe Bridge street row Parkes, Mrs. As... ..cceecenvcees » ” Parry, Mr. C.... eee eee ...104 Brook street Parry, Mrs. C. oc sess cece se eens ed Lae Parry, Mr. C. J. cece ce eeees 105 Foregate street Parry, Mr. Gilbert..........-+5 .Farndon Hall, Chester Parry, Mr. Silvester ...,..+..005 Raymond House, Raymond street Parry, Mr. F. H. .........5--55 x ss *Parry, Mr. T. S., M.B. ..... .. Upper Northgate street Paul, Mr. Joseph ...... ...-...98 Northgate street Phillipson, Mr. J. ...seeeseeees 12 Liverpool road Podmore, Miss .......+-eeeeess 3 Eastern Pathway, Queen’s park Potts, Mr. C. W. ...seeee cerns Heron bridge Potts, Capt. H. J....5..0. 2-085. Glanrafon, Mold : Potts, Mr. J. 122-205 -..- Thorn Tree House, Chester road, Macclesfield Powell, Mr. E. ........- diene tater Eastgate row Powell, Mrs. .....sceeesee-eeee Springfield, Neston Preston, Rev.G., MA. ....... Abbey square Price, Rev. Elis ..........-. .56 Watergate strect Price, MrsPaulysi Seige @ octets Bryn-tirion, Chichester street Price, Miss M. J. ....-2 ceeeuess ” ” Price, Rev. H. Ward .......... 2 Churton road Prichard, Mr. Geo. ..........--10 St. John’s road, Queen’s park Prichard, Miss ......-+0000-008 5 “5 or : @ Messrs. F. & A. Dickson & Sons Pringle, Mr. W. .. ; \ a Eastgate street é Puget, Miss Louisa Du ...... _Fernville, Curzon park Pugh, Mr. E. T. 2... .se-2 sees 14 Cambrian view. Pye, Mr. Jas... .. 00s eee ee ce eees Clovelly House, Eversley park Pye, Mr. T. EB. .......eeneeee : ” ” *Ragg, Rev. AlbanE. ........ . Brook lane Ramsden, Mr. W ............ Cheshire Observer, Eastgate row (North) Rayner, Miss .......-.seee+--e+ Ash Grove, Wrexham road Ray, Miss ......+e+e0 =: «... 3 Eastern pathway, Queen’s park Reeves, Mr. J. ..02 -cesce- sees @ Messrs. Brown, Holmes, & Co., Chester Reilly, Mr. Owen .... .----+ eee 1 Abbey green Reilly, Mrs. Owen ...s0e--eee »” MS 28 TRG Mes PNITS, once, csicisiele WAsie wa York villas, Liverpool road MIRICH ESPN EL Mio sjein/d sinin ie Dalela ote 29 Philip street, Bishopfields Richmond, Mr, G. B. ....«..... Courant Office, Northgate street FRODERES, Mra) chee cicic ic a a'e' Abbot’s Hayes, Liverpool road Smirtlrs WEISS HERS ee siesta ee eiecs atc Smith, Miss Panny ...0.ccre ss Smith, Mr. F. re SmithseMirse erties slelaivre es eetels Smith, Miss ......... ° Sritthi MASSPE i tercip ates ele clalcveqaierele Smith, Miss L. ...... PA anne Smith, Mr. John Smith, Mrs, W. H. Smythe, Miss.... Spencer, Mr. Walter A. ....... Spencer, Mr. ...... Spencer, Miss E. Spencer, Miss A. eeeeee eeee ee aie ea road ” ” 3 ” ” ” ” ” ” Market. ‘square 2 Albert terrace, New Chester road, Rock Ferry Barrowmore Hall, near Chester . Barrel Well, Boughton 36 Bridge street 48 Eastgate row ” ” . ee Spencer, Rev. W., M.A. Spooner, Miss ........ Stevenson, Mr. A....... ee Stevenson, Mr. F letcher BUY ievaients Stewart, Mrs.. *Stolterfoth, Dr., M.A. .. Stolterfoth, Mrs. Stolterfoth, Miss ween Stolterfoth, Miss L. ........... Storr, Mit ee 4st a sie ars Storr, Miss .. *Strahan, Mr. pee M.A., F. n: S. er eee ewes Summers, MriEts. i.e sot. a ...1 Castle Esplanade Sumner, Mrs. A. Mart Migs if fsa peers cisies ait) Mass> «fide istec eee eee eee Ha DOKs NEE iy cra niae het Gu eaieeh ensia Tarver, Rev. Canon, M.A....... *Tate, Mr. A. Norman, F. Tatlock, Mr. J. Taylor, Mr. J.. F.R.C.S Taylor, Mr. A. Waylor, MISH oy he fei + Taylor, Mr. J. B. Ee Taylor, Mr. R. Mascie .. Mikomas. Mr ws. 285, P20 Thomas, Mr. T. Hy ihe Thomas, Miss M. ...... Thomas, Mr Felix .... LA CAs see Thomas, Miss Elizabeth ........ Thomas, Mr. H. Thompson, Mr. J., J.P .- Thompson, Mrs. J.... Thompson Mr. W.... Sage Thompson Mrs. H. .... Thompson, Miss I..... Tibbits, Mr. G. .... ... ilston,, Mass. «tice .ats Tomlin, Mrs. .......... Tomkinson, Mr. Big J.P. Trelawny, Mr. H. D., J. Trelawny, The Hon. Mrs. Turner, Mrs. ........ *Vincent, Mr. W. . Vincent, Mrs. W. see eee Wakefield, Mr. T. . ” ,21 The Groves 29 Sapiston Vicarage, Bury St. Edmunds Newton Cottage, nr. Chester Grosvenor park road Undercliffe, Lumley road 39 White friars 60 Watergate street ” ” ” ” ieee M. " Geological Survey, Museum, \ Jermyn street, London, S.W. 1 South view, Tarvin road .31 Pepper street ” 39 Church street, Upper Northgate street Stisted Rectory, Braintree, Essex .9 Hackin’s Hey, Liverpool 21 Saint John street 22 Newgate street 78 Watergate street ...Meadow View. Dee banks ....4 Hough green ..Tyn Llwyn, Corwen 18 Pepper street ” 9 ~The Industrial Schools, Boughton cB) ” Upton park .. Boughton Hall weet se ee wee ss eee eee se eee eee ag eevee sees ” ..Curzon park e ” ” ..43 Frodsham street .. Curzon Park Cambrian View The Eastgate 1 King’s buildings 45 Nicholas street 31 Hough Green ” ” es Liverpool road . Willington Hall, Chester Shotwick park, Chester ” = 73 Bouverie street ” ” 1 Parkgate road *Walker, Mr. A, O., Tie F.L.S The Leadworks, Chester Walker, Mrs. A. O. Walker, Mr. F. A...... Walker, Miss .. see eee 17 7 Newgate street .12 Liverpool road 30 PWrard Mr ss, sew sieysve aici s os 11 Hough green DY ar MTISS eects cioi's bias) orora eta = ” a9 Waters, Drow... s Shayshene iMeiiernias Nicholas street Way, Mr. N. A. E. ............76 Watergate street Weaver, Mr. W. M...... ....... Westminster Buildings “Webster, Mr. G. Watmough, F.C.S..5 Eversley park, Liverpool road Welsby, Mr. Walter............ 4 Nicholas street Wetherell Mr J, 3. ..... .......Ash Grove, Wrexham road Wilaley, AVE TS .-\ciedcsistnne oe once 1 Crane street iWubite WMissnEy ) toca. srrnie eis 5 Abbey street Wilbraham, Miss E............. 5 King’s buildings Wilbraham: Miss Bs. oo. ces ees a4 33 WWalcocks Niele Min Lie asses ce 24 St. Martin’s-in-the-fields WWallkresOn MIT. BER x05 opearcie cin .sse 21 Victoria road iWalkmnsons Mrs © oo keicssicrcets 6 47 Watergate street Williams, Miss .......... «+++ ++35 Cambrian view Walliams;\ Miss “SJ... ...f2es.0c 0 * ” Williams, Mr. M. ....... Rises pe Frodsham street Walltamss Mri Bis cence aces. Abbey street Walliams: Nir, We nares sa.scie% 6.0 6 Northgate street Williams, Rev. Watkin, M A. .. Bodelwyddan, nr. Rhyl- Williams, Mr, Jas. ............Fern Cottage, 56 Tarvin road Walliams SME OR Yes cost aiec.ce.ss 12 Brunswick buildings, Liverpool Williams, Mr. J. R............ Dorchester House, Boughton Wasemany MriCi ca. tceties The Poplars, Dee banks Wiseman, Mr. Henry .......... ” ” Wiseman, Miss A. Fare ae 5 a Wood, Mrs. .........>........28 Queen street VOOR IMTISS Prem tat eielea vis.c c's wee : ” ” Woodfin Miss ... ............26 Lome street SWioolley, MISS 17). creme leorac*e.cc Bridge street row Wroolleyy Mrak. Div cccccnees « # ” Wiright; Mire ss cvense nese ...Cambrian view Vales: aise aOsetnnncoe tres: 7 Abbey street Yates, Mr. Thomas ............H.M. Cheshire Regiment, The Castle Yeadon, Mr. Thos. ...........,28 St. Anne street tS To prevent a recurrence of a frequent misunderstanding, Members are reminded that their Names are retained on the Society's Books, and their Subscriptions considered due, until notice has been given to the contrary, according to Rule 8. NoTIcE.—Copies of the Society’s Proceedings (No. 1, price 6d., and No. 2, price 2/6), may be obtained from the HON, TREASURER or the CUSTODIAN. The Society's Museum and Library, at the Albion Rooms, Lower Bridge Street, are open to the Members every Thursday, from Two to Four p.m. Books may also be obtained from the Library at any of the Evening Meetings. THE CATALOGUE of the Society's Library, with recent additions, (price 1d.) may be obtained from MR. JOHN MILLs, Eastgate Row ; Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street ; or the CUSTODIAN, at the Soctety’s Rooms, 31 The following Books have been added to the Library since the last Annual Report was issued: BOTANICAL SECTION. B 164 Cooke’s (M. C.) British Fresh-Water Algz, INOS. Grog naU OAs DATES) foolish o's ue ws & 1883-84 Dawson (J. W.) On the Cretaceous and Tertiary Floras of British Columbia and the North-west Territory. Presented by the Author...... ..... 1883 B 172 Thomson (G. M.) The Ferns and Fern Allies of EN Wg Pettey eres nerea ane oct teci th athlon roa G0. S «s+ 1882 GEOLOGICAL SECTION. Callaway (C.) The Age of the Newer Gneissic Rocks of the Northern Highlands .......... Callaway (C.) On Progressive Metamorphism .. 1884 G 129 Davies (D. C.) The Metalliferous Deposits of Flintshire and Denbighshire....... ........ 1883 G 130 Dawson (J. W.) Arcadian Geology, 3rd Edition. Prepuved by the Author. oo vo ee ek 1878 Dawson (J. W.) Presidential Address to American Association for the Advancement Geology. Presented by the Author. ....4.. 1883 Hicks (H.) On The Cambrian Conglomerates, &c. 1884 July 23-28, London Geologists’ Association. .. 1883 Rocks of America, compared with that in the Pre-Cambrian Rocks of Europe ............ 1883 G 95 Proceedings of the Liverpool Geological Society, Dard Vie WoL? TVG. | ce eae hae res 1883 G 131 Proceedings of the Geologists’ Association, Nos. 3 deo amd, O" (4) parts) we. s eu eae Eo ber Owe 1883-84 G 116 Transactions of the M’chester Geological Society, Volo SVT Parts 8 to-1 5s. See 1883 G 132 Symons (Rev. W. S.) The Seven Straits; or, Notes on Glacial Drifts, Bone Caverns, and — Old Glaclerthe.; |: cst weeweca diel sek cae 1883. MICROSCOPICAL SECTION. M 40-44 Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science (5 vols.) 1879-83 M 45 Ditto ditto, for January and April, 1884 (2 parts) 32 MISCELLANEOUS. X 100-1-2-3 Annual Reports of British Association for 1832-3-4-5, presented to the Society by the _ Chester Free Public Library Committee...... X 107 Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Mm eM Mh KOM OO OK 105 104 246 24e 109 Smithsonian Institution, showing the opera- tions, expenditures, and conditions of the Institutions for the year 1881 .........520-: 1883 Annual Report of the North Staffordshire Natural- ists’ Field Club and Archeological Society.... 1883 Annual Report of the Brighton and Sussex Natutal dalisterp SOCIELy oii csvae s 08 oar dae oe 1883 Burke (L.) The Ethnological Journal, No. 11. Presented 6 RIF8.. Ban gley Ee eka wa ee 1849 Proceedings of the British Naturalists’ Society, New Series, Vol. IV., Part I., 1882-83 ...... 1883 Proceedings of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field Clitoris s2eSan cere odeeen. et cs tag om tyros 1883 Proceedings of the Royal Society, Nos. 220 to 227 GSU AIR vierciand we cies beiamih? a/O¥ oid opireb eng 1882-83 Proceedings of the Natural History Society of Glasgaw, Vol, V.,: Part 11.,:1881=2 ss.%eueaen 1883 Proceedings of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool........ Vol. XXXV. 1880-81 us Y 5 Vol. XXXVI. 1881-82 5a & » Wol. XXXVII. 1882-83 Report and Proceedings of the Manchester Field Naturalists’ and Archzologists’ Society for 1882 1883 Report and Proceedings of the Manchester Scientific Students’ Association for 1883 .... 1884 Report of the Menai Society of Natural Science and Literature for two years .........«00.. 1883-84 The Science Monthly, Illustrated, January 1884 The New Zealand Journal of Science, Vol. I. .. 1883 Trans. of the Essex Field Club, Vol, III., Part 7.. 1883 Transactions of the Ethnological Society of London, Vol. I. Presented by Mrs. Kingsley .. 1861 Transactions of the Liverpool Geological Asso- ciation, Vol. III., Session 1882-3............ 1883 Transactions of the Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union, Parts. 0 UOJ: acjows se © a tea ” he 4p ~ ot -+ saredayy ‘ o o + ws y be-fggi “ 91 OnOr 0b. ~* oy a ++ surooy uoIqTy Jo we “ oot! se 2 €g-zggi soy F Owor 6 => sie nis + -pg-Eggr wos sourleg OL : —suorduosqns Ag pos F Te) ps ¥ ps F ‘4d 'GB-pBBL 4eeA SUF JO} ‘gouelog |e4nyeN 40 Ayo100g 4oyseyO OU YM yunoooy ul Jsounseedt “UCH euL — , 14 ‘NOLIGNY “NOP ‘INHONIA ‘AV GIat409 punof pun paumuoxg OD Suryurg s,u1eg *sAssayy YI puey ul aouryeg 029 ‘SOO1IJON Sunung ‘ peer Tepe [euowsyy ,, Agssuryz,, Survasuq “ ‘029 ‘sozug Suizyioapy bggi ‘auoizesidAu0d ye pepueaee Hd [euowmoyy ,, Aojsduryz,, “ a}eoyyAIO jo soidoo pue aje[g ayeoyIeg [eLOWNy , Ao[ssursy ,. 1oy ‘uopuoT “og 2% uewyns “gq Ag 6 ZI ry 6 or 26° °° gminrpe o t o 9 biz OF wiley. 2 OeTiGe ae) "Ss WA ID 6 ‘aI 111 Sp Cie ia Zaabieet z 9 26 (as ‘UAUASVAAL “NOH ‘alitiva ‘{ anowaa ** jsotojyuy siayurg ‘* spuepligd wm") “ soured OF “qd ‘ANNA "TIWIHOWAW ‘Iadw 4IOS pepue deeA 94} DOJ SLNNOOOVWV HO LNAWALVLS “cc AATSONI™M >? 15 KINGSLEY MEMORIAL PRIZES. Open to any Resident within the Society's District. The following is a list of the Prizes offered by the Committee for competition, and which have already been advertised in local and other newspapers :— 1885. A PRIZE OF TEN POUNDS for the best collection of “* FOSSIL PLANTS FROM THE COAL MEASURES OF THE SOCIETY’S DISTRICT.” 1886. A PRIZE of TEN POUNDS for the best collection of ‘‘ BEES AND WASPS collected in the SOCIETY’S DISTRICT.” 1887. A PRIZE of TEN POUNDS for the best Essay on the ‘‘ PHYSIO- GRAPHY OF THE SOCIETY’S DISTRICT” (on the line of PROFESSOR HUXLEyY’s Physiography.) In addition to the above Prizes, the Committee have decided that, in order to encourage scientific research, they will make grants, from year to year, of sums not exceeding TEN POUNDS, out of the Kingsley Memorial Fund, for COLLECTIONS or ESSAYS illustrating the NATURAL SCIENCE OF THE SOCIETY’S DISTRICT. 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Griffith, Mr. J. E., F.L.S., F.R.A.S. .. Vronheulog, Upper Bangor, N.W. Joachim, Mr. Geo........ cece scenes Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Leather, Mr. Sincere» -siaiee aswieged Delamere Lodge, near Northwich *Reade, Mr. Oswald A..........00020 5: Royal Naval Hospital, Bermuda *Rowston, Mr. Rovss Joseesk? jo seoere - Kingsley, Alton, Hants Ruddy, Mr. Thos. . pele SA Asa eth ce Pale, Corwen *Thomas, Dr. H........ .snsivie . The Hydropathic Establishment, Llandudno Walker; Mr. Bred. | sa258'. dis ph cated Heywood, Tenby Wynne, Mrs, Lloyd .................. Coed Coch, Abergele *Wilkins, Mr. T. S...................- Ottoxeter 18 bi Ie Mee Bets Oy 2 tt = THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS are due on the ist of May in each year. Members who have not paid for the present year are respectfully requested to forward the amount (Five Shillings) to the Hon. Treasurer, MR, JOHN MILLS, Chemist, Eastgate Row. (= To prevent a recurrence of a frequent misunderstanding, Members are reminded that their Names are retained on the Society's Books, and their Subscriptions considered due, until notice has been given to the contrary, according to Rule 8 Lind SOF *MEMBERS: Those marked (*) have read or contributed Papers at the Society's Meetings. Acheson, Rev. J. H., M.A. ....Cambrian View *Acton, Mr. T. Bennion ........ Grove Road, Wrexham Appleton Mra obnines wesc ae. g Lorne street Ayrton, IVETE ins yqat27% a'srsinte = 1 ster Abbot’s Rock, 27 Liverpool Road *Baillie, Mr. E. J., F.L.S ........ Woodbine, Eaton road ‘Baillie; Mrs, Eo ]ircw sas etee.xie'<' ‘ Baker, Rev. Edgar J., B.A. ... ++ Abbey green Baker, Mr. W. S., L.D.S.I. ....6 Pepper street Baer WAYS! ss cic ncley Gics avis e.eccie ss The Station, Holywell IBAREY, (MTISSS TS a acs wciasafesslsion’s 48 Bridge street Barker, Miss ...... smectic 150 Boughton Barker, Mire tA) ceo ectnis oa as ...6 Abbey street Barlow, Miss M. ..........00. . Beach House, Colwyn Bay Barnacle, Rey pila Gee cosas poles Church Hulme, Middlewich Barnes, Rev. Fi) °BoAs © i. cei'sc Hope Villa, Raymond street Barratt, Mr. T. ......00 0+ eee “4 Eastern pathway, Queen’s park ipatratt. Wisse. cmcutos celeste s0\s ” Beckett, Mr. J.. “71 Bridge street row *Bedford, Rev. J. per ,M.A., F.LS. Grey Friars Bedford, Mrs. ...ce+ seeevecces Birch, Mr. H. | Be SeaSacbpce 4A¢ ‘Corville, Liverpool road Birch, Miss... scceases sees ....18 Upper Northgate street Blackburne, Mrs. J. Ireland ..,.Roodee age . Blayney, Mr. A. ......sse00+~-2 City Walls, W. - Blayney, Mrs. AS seeeeseees sees ” ” : 1g Blezard, Mr. Marmaduke ...... Pulford, near Wrexham Blogg, Rev. H. B., M.A. ......The Vicarage, Frodsham | @ Messrs. Woodhead & Co., 44 Charing Blomfield, Capt., R.N......... ’ Cross, London Blower, MrrD Big. ccascs oc sv de 6 The Groves BOWEL: MIE OWal ee sini? ease et 4 Williams’ terrace, Hoole, Chester Bolland, LY ach \ Wht Se eee ee 23 Hough green Bonnalie, Mr. G.,'L.D.S., R.C.S.E. Abbey street Borwick, Rev. R P. .. ......Frodsham, near Chester Bowers, Mr. H.R. ...... .... _, Abbot's Lodge, Liverpool road Bowers, Mrs. H.R .......... Boyson, Miss Annie H. ...... { Ge House, Larkhall Rise, Clapham, London, S.W. Brassey, Miss_....... ......+..127 Boughton Brassey, Miss Eva....... A ..@ Miss Evans’, Eversley Park Brayshaw, Mr. E.C. .. ...... 4 Crane street Briscoe; Mra yj. Je). Mec. wees . Thornton Hall, Childer Thornton Broadbent, Mr. J. A .......... 84 Foregate street Browny Miss) 5 PY sels apeielejaciedts 144 Boughton Brown, Mr C, .............. .. The Folly, Flookersbrook Browns MiSs) 15. Bisco teint. 2) he Py 35 Brown MEOW co oe aersiete «sve rele 18 Curzon Park Brown, Mr. F. F., M.A... .... Bryans, Rev. W., M.A. ........ ‘The Vicarage, Tarvin *Buckler, Rev. J. F. M.A. ...... Bidston Rectory, near Birkenhead Bullin, Mr. F., JP P., L.D.S., R.C.S. . 22 Nicholas street Butt, Miss ...... ..8 Curzon Park Campbell, Rev. E. A a WRG AC | ISIE AGS An Vicar’s Cross Carrington, Mr. A. ... .. “i White Friars Cartwught, Mr ds Piste. nee "| Bridge street Cartwright, Mr S. ........ .. Bridge street row (W.) Watherall Mrs en Sins eames Holly Bank, Queen’s park Chester, The Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of....The Palace, Dee Side Clayton, Mr. Albert: 7.2). 2)... 38 Hough green Glongh,, Miss. 0s gf. Jones ee Boughton House Clough, Miss Lily. . tee a eS Clough, Mr. ('GoHie. sect hiss sere Coen Mr Ds eater ee yy . 26 Lightfoot ‘street, Bishopfields Connah, Mr. Jas. eee _ Burnside Cottage, Ardrishaig, Argyll, N.B. *Connor, Mr. Rochfort .......... Inland Revenue Office, Greenock, N.B. Cordery) Mr: Jneeces ewan siecle 6 Albion street (West) Cordery, Miss C. ..79 Boughton *Cowap, Mr. C. R., ‘Junr.. ..38 Crescent, Cambrian view PGriDD; MEBs fis ccs ceunewiatele eis < 35 Bouverie street Lady Margaret’s road, Kentish Town, *Gurnock;; Rev. Nic ddeusiges’s « ej Renda ow. > Darby, The Ven. Bra Lae M.A....S. Bridget’s Rectory Davies-Colley, Dr. T., J.P.. .. Newton Cottage, near Chester Davies-Colley, Miss Bote sc. ” Davies, Mire fies sc ds'sninice taints aie shat 19 F rancis street 20 Davies, Mr. John ............Parr’s Banking Co., Limited, Eastgate street DAVIES; (MITE Je Paty wo cioge dcetsipcs.e 75 Crane street Davies), Miss. iy ais srs ous, cies eeits os > I Victor street, Boughton Dearden, Mr. G. K... ....20 Eaton villas, Eaton road Denson Mr Wie oicise os veces one 21 Upper Northgate street Denson, Mrs. W.........+0.005 9 ” ” Denson, MisS.. ..i0csse ccc me an af " Denson, Miss Adelaide ........ a A Bs Denson, Mr. J. Lyon ........ Dickson, Mr. F. A., J.P........ ‘Fern Rock, Queen’ s park Dickson, Mrs. F. A............ 3 és Dickson, Miss A. . Dickson, Mr. Jas... ORR IS Ro caye e+ - Brookfield House, Chester Dickson, Mr. W. A............ Newton Villa, Chester Dickson, Mr. S. J. R.......... Mayfield House, Hoole Dickson, Miss E. Trevor........ Springfield, Flookersbrook *Dobie, Dr. W. M..... .....00. Dobie, Miss Dobie, Dr. W. H ..... .... Dod, Rev. C. Wolley, M.A Dod, Miss Wolley rhs Drury, Mrs Heres WW rurys MER iye sides tees > Dugdale, Mr. John .... Duncan, Mr. C. W... WE Ag Dutton, Mr. J. Rowe Dutton, Mrs.. Dutton, Mrs. Gi Ww. Dutton, Mr. H. B. Dutton, Mr. F. V *Edwards, Mr. J. W. P. Edwards, Mirsse Jo We Pe xcs Spe Edwards, Mr. J. E........... Edwards, Mr. J. Elliott Mr. Joseph ........ Elphick, Mr. Pelham ey .23 Upper Northgate street eZ Upper Northgate street ..Edge Hall, Malpas, Chester ‘J ; “Abbot’s field, Liverpool road .. Spital field, Boughton . Arnold House ..24 Nicholas street .. 13 Curzon park es 5 Curzon park 6 St. John’s road, Queen’s park g Eaton road . Athol Terrace, Tarvin road :Abbot’s Mount, Liverpool road 74 Foregate street .. Bouverie street Croughton Lodge, Chester Bnock sMri ©. Roe. so: cee kom Parkgate road Enock, Miss CoRR asics y o%e Evans- ‘Lloyd, Lieut-Col. ........ Stanley House, Chester ; Evans, Mr.R. ...... .......Cambrian view Blvamis (MASS: ois esstails'a sis eiensee assis Eversley House, Eversley park, L’pool road HivansseVin Wras'y «arsiac« sarsetncls 3 Hough green Ewen, Mr. J. E. .. Eccleston, near Chester ID WORE Gensodeqmonder so: ss 53 Farmer, Mr. Richard .......... Brierley, Brook lane Farmer, Mrs.. Farrimond, Mr. ime aa Y _. Sunnyside, Boughton Feilden, Rash Mantes .... . Mollington Hall Fenton, Mr. T. J. O’C. ........ Fairclough lane, Birkenhead ewtrell; Miva scimisiunies sterieeeie: The College Ffoulkes, His Honour Judge Wynne, M.A..Upper Northgate street 1S MUCH bono edh und une sece 8 Dee villas, Sealand road | *Fish, Mr. A. H., B.A., B.Sc. (Lond.) “Mish, Mr: Co Bic. os ce csteomistee oe ” ” ” ” Fleet, Mr. H. 21 . 14 Trinity street Fleetcroft, Mr. ........... . 10 Pepper street *Fletcher, Mr. P. H............. .Woodbrae, Curzon Park Fletcher, Mrs. P. H. .......... ” ” Fletcher, Miss esr ata at: ” Utes) MAssig its diene sure coer tes |. Grey friars Brater, Mr. Gov. hgec secre dete 3 Lorne street Birater, MirseJase Sino skeet oe emi Frost, Sir Thomas G., a i Sosibree Redcliff, Queen’s park BrOst Wada 2\-tercali-as! dscns ” rose, Mite Je eMiyy sey ase cae ts ‘Dee Lodge Frost, Mr. F. Aylmer .... ..... Meadows Lea, Mold Gardner, Mrs. W. A. .......... Redland House, Hough Green Garnett, Mr. W. .. .. Bridge street row Garside, Mr. Franklin ... = Sa g Lightfoot street, Hoole Gibson, Mr. J. M. .. Buckley, va Chester Gilbert, Mr. Leonard, J. oe Egerton Villa, Liverpool road *Giles, Rev. W.T., M. A. Giles, Mr Hammond Pres Glascodyne, Miss ...... ..Netherleigh House, Eaton road .. Brook lodge, Brook lane .. The Queen’s School, City walls NGO er, MMA CS it esi aveysie tere) svolneisieners Curzon park Gorst MISS? a udp avsiarea vie seve ce are-« Spring villa, Liverpool road * Granger, Mr. F. M., M.R.C.S., Grantham, Rev. H. Gray, Mr. ” Alexander iy Green, Mr. T. E. REP ign L.R.C.P.L.....18 Nicholas street .. St. Mary’s Rectory, Chester ..Parr’s Banking Co., Ld., Macclesfield 26 St. Martin’s-in- the-fields Gregg, Mr. W.................2 Watergate Square Grifith, Mr. G. R. ............ 30 Hough green Griffith, Mrs G. R............. 5, os Griffith, Miss........ ase hies “ Griffiths, Mr. Jno...............4 Exton park, Parkgate road Griffiths, Mrs. John ............ + - Griffiths, Mr. T. W............. 5 Hough Green Griffiths, Mr. John ry een Griffiths; Miss 40.0). )soees ...5 Abbey square Griffiths, Mr. T. Turner ........ Caius College, Cambridge *Grocott, Mr. E. A. ... . ...00. 21 White Friars Groome, Mr. J. E. ......-. 000. Curzon park Gunton; Mr Bees sas 2 si -ets'eiae Rimmersfield, Liverpool road Haining, Dr. W si.)..dsie Ward, Mr. A. E. ........5-. Waters, Dr., J.P.......se cece Way, Mr. N. A. 1D) Rete Ganoricg 4 Weaver, Mr. W. M...... *Webster, Mr. G. Watmoug Welsby, Mr. Walter Welsby, Mrs. Walter ... Wetherell, Mr. J. 1... sees cere es eee eeee eee er ee nd oeee eee h, F.C. Whittingham, Mr. Wm Wilbraham, Miss E........ Gein Wilbraham, Miss F......... +++. Wilcock, Mr. T. M. Wilkinson, Mr. R........ Wilkinson, Mr. C Williams, Miss .......- Williams, Miss S Williams, Mr. M Williams, Mr. J. E Williams, Mr. T. .. Williams, Rev. Wat eeeeeereee eeeeee Pe eeeereee er Se ee ee kin, M.A. .. 27 The Industrial Schools, Boughton ” ” 41 Frodsham street Curzon park Cambrian view The Eastgate i King’s buildings Eccleston, Chester 45 Nicholas street 31 Hough green Denmark House, Altrincham ” 73 Bouverie street ” ” 1 Egerton terrace Duke street Nicholas street 76 Watergate street Westminster Buildings S..5 Eversley park, Liverpool road Queen’s park Ash Grove, Wrexham road 1 Crane street 5 Abbey street Eccleston 5 King’s buildings 24 St. Martin’s-in-the-fields 21 Victoria road 47 Watergate street Blacon House ” ” Frodsham street Abbey street 6 Northgate street Bodelwyddan, nr. Rhyl 28 Williams, Mr. R. J...........0 12 Brunswick buildings, Liverpool Williams, Mray. Ro. sche aces Dorchester House, Boughton Williams, Mr. BF. Hi... 6... ek 35 Parkgate road Wiithams, sMin...- he. sve seinen The Mount, Waverton Williams, Mr. Harvey .......... 15 Brook lane Wisentany MriG, 6.20 aon oe The Poplars, Dee banks Wiseman, Mr. Henry .......... ” ” IWiGOd MTS. 257 .,<\ch' aka sisteate oe 28 Queen street MOOG NETS 35. 2 sicteaetcievoe alee * ” (Wroodfin; (Miss: v5. dessus eles v« 26 Lome street Woolley, Miss ................Bridge street row Woolley, Mr. F. D......... sees Wright, Mr. J................, Cambrian view Yates, Mr. Thomas ............H.M. Cheshire Regiment. The Castle Weadon, Mr. Thossr¢J..1ves- ....28 St. Anne street SS ~~ NovicE.—Copies of the Society’s Proceedings, (No. 1, price 6d., Nos. 2 and 3, price 2/6 each), may be obtained from the HON. TREASURER or the CUSTODIAN. The Society's Museum and Library, at the Albion Rooms, Lower Bridge Street, are open to the Members every Thursday, from Two to Four p.m. Books may also be obtained from the Library at any of the Evening Meetings. THE CATALOGUE of the Societys Library, with recent additions (price 1d.), may be obtained from MR. JOHN MILLS, Lastgate Row; Mr. G. R. GRIFFITH, Grosvenor Street ; or the CUSTODIAN, at the Society's Rooms. 29 The following Books have been added to the Library since B the last Annual Report was issued: BOTANICAL SECTION. 164 Cooke’s (M. C.) British Fresh Water Algze, PU TOA Rc) os cata ng pe Meena 6 Aare» 0. vie 1884 B 173-80 Journal of the Linnean Society (8 vols.) Qa Qa a a Presented by Mrs. Kingsley. ....ccccecees 1859-74 GEOLOGICAL SECTION. Callaway (C.) Paper on ‘‘ Whitney and Wads- worth’s Azoic System”.......... 43 Callawav (C.) On a new Metamorphic Area in PANT RAVIRATER er ees. dicts ss ELS eee wtetatd Cas wie 1884 Callaway (C.) The Archzan and Lower Paleozoic Reeeeiol Anmiesey: a5 20 e/a 2 Be 8 ORR a 1884 145 Geologist (The) Presented by Mrs. Kingsley.. 1858-59 146-48 Geological Magazine (3 vols.) Presented by PLR DE Us | RM eng te aia area aa 1864-69 Hicks’s (H.) On the Pre-Cambrian Rocks of Pembrokeshire, with especial reference to the St. David’s District........ Siac. a gioatarota rarer 1884 Hicks’s (H.) Paper ‘‘ On some recent researches Ine HOME SACES MR WALES © oo son wisn n djain so v= ms 1885 95 Proceedings of the Liverpool Geological Society, Pareto V Olek Vivre chor ei eis aie scays ses eign ce 1884 131 Proceedings of the Geologists’ Association, VoleMitl.: Nas.:7 G@ Bices ..< cadcisioescams 1884 PV ei eas SINE aisiucs aieip ay eoaca o's racse Orv a ates 1885 133-44 Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London (12 vols.) Presented by Mrs. Kingsley 1845-74 152 Second Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1880-81 ...............- 1882 152a@ Third Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey, 1881-82 ..............6- 1883 116 Transactions of the M’chester Geological Society, Vol. VDE Aarts) 16058 Fs GOy LS in 0,5/4% sins wine's 1884 Vol. AVE Parte.) fa. Qi 5 dem watt cel =e 1884-85 30 GEOLOGICAL SEcTION—Con tinued. G 79 Vol..XXXVII. of the Palezontographical Society for the year 1883. G 80 Vol. XXXVIII. of the Palzontographical Society, issued for the year 1884, containing— . Gardner’s Eocene Flora, Vol. II., Part 2, with 11 plates. 2. Jones, Kirkby, and Brady’s Carboniferous Entomostraca, Part I, No. 2, with 2 plates. . Woodward’s Carboniferous Trilobites, Part 2, with 4 plates. 4. Davidson’s Supplement to the Fossil Brachiopoda, Vol. V., Part 3, with q plates. 5. Wright’s Lias Ammonites, Part VII, with ro plates. G 150-51 Wahlenberg (G.) Flora Suecica. Parts I. and II. Presented by Mrs. Kingsley ...ceccecseees 1824-26 _ es MICROSOOPICAL SECTION. M 46 Journal of Microscopy and Natural Science: the Journal of the Postal Microscopical Society, MolwUV ey att, li 2 oiepetreede logatets oi ae Gras amytdib ecto cite 1885 Journal of the New York Microscopical Society, Vol, Ts Novi2,, Febraaryy 1885015010 cis: temd~ atm M 45 Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, OME ALED cased aS Vik = (Gar aihaekmonn fe ea oly 1884-85 The Journal of the Cs esl Microscopical Society, BY ALES) ape iclank svercaetss of-lete 6 oe tik leutletsiol neiabarctele ae ZOOLOGICAL SECTION. Z 67-72 Journal of the Linnean Society (6 vols.) Presented by Mrs. Kingsley..........6.-+: 1858-74 Z 73 Tryon (G. W.) Structural and Systematic Con- chology: an introduction to the Study of the Miothspcatt” Wall fins sia cases a mang sg ope aiid 1882 MISCELLANEOUS. X 36 Annual Report of Essex Field Club for 1883. X 1076 Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution for the year 1882 .... 1884 X 2% Annual Report of the Brighton and Sussex Natural History Society .........e..e+e00- 1884 X 99g Annual Report of the North Staffordshire Natural- ists Field Club and Archeological Society,... 1884 xem Mm KH MM OM va 31 MISCELLANEOUS— Continued. Annual Report (with Transactions) of the Nottingham Naturalists’ Society for 1884 .. 1885 Annual Report of the Liverpool Science Students’ Association, Session 1883-84 .............. 113 Broletin de la Academia Nacional de Curencies en cordoba ( Republica Argentina.) Tomo VI... 1884 110 Natural History Review. Presented by Mrs. OTIS RE EAE RERUN iret aia 1864. 25 Proceedings of the Bristol Naturalists’ Society, New Series, Vol. IV., Part 2, 1883-84........ 1884 26 Proceedings of the Liverpool Naturalists’ Field lab. for TSB aM ews ckieee tes bee oe Recieve 1884 104 Proceedings of the Royal Society, Nos. 228-31.. 1884 27 Proceedings of the Natural History Society of Glasgow, Vol. V., Part 3, 1882-83 ...:...... 1884 Ditto Ditto Vol. I., (New Series) Part 1, 1883-4.. 1885 112@ Report of the Chief of Engineers, WESAL) SPartaat meri i. Presented by 1878 1126 Ditto ditto Part2 .......... Mrs. Kingsley. 7 prze Drie ditto). < Part ay - sic dennis 36 Report of Committee appointed to investigate the ancient Earthwork in Epping Forest, known as the “‘ Loughton” or “Cowper's” Camp .. 1884 29 Report and Proceedings of the Manchester Field Naturalists’ and Archeologists’ Society EOt-SHet year TER footer eee eek ae 1884 Report of the Menai Society of Natural Science. . 1884 114 Schmidt (O.) 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