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loyal to the society, and ever took great interest in its proceedings, en-
deavouring in many ways to promote its interests and assist in its work.
His Inaugural Address at the first meeting, in February 1880, gave an
admirable lead and tone to the work of the Club, and placed its pro-
ceedings on a high level, which enabled the society to maintain a position
second to none amongst similar associations.
"The Club is also proud to know that it had the countenance and aid
of such a distinguished scientist as our late Vice-President for so many
years; and the members of the Council beg you to accept expressions of
deep sorrow at the loss of so eminent an exponent of the best interests
of British science and education. Professor Meldola's beneficent influence
and encouragement were of great national value, and we feel that his
death at this time, when his guidance in his special subjects was so greatly
needed, is a very real loss to the country.
"We also most respectfully ask you to accept our warmest sympathy
in your great bereavement, which so many of us share, in the form of the
loss of a persona] and very dear friend.
"I am, dear Mrs. Meldola,
"Yours very truly,
"Wm. Cole, Hon. Secretary."
Corresponding Societies Committee of the British Association.—
Mr. Joseph Wilson, F.R.M.S., presented his report of the Conference of
Delegates of Local Scientific Societies, held at Manchester, at which he
acted as representative of the Club. His report is printed separately
hereafter (see post, pp. 131-133). A cordial vote of thanks was passed
to Mr. Wilson for his services.
Varenne Herbarium.—Mr. Robert Paulson, F.L.S., brought up a
report on the Lichens contained in the Varenne Herbarium in the Club's
Museum. He had most carefully examined and collated the specimens,
and the value of his work was highly appreciated. His remarks appear
separately hereafter (see post, pp. 133-134).
Lecture on the Development of the Nervous System.—Dr. Robert
Armstrong- Jones (Superintendent of the Claybury Asylum) then gave a
lecture on "The Growth of the Nervous System from the lowest forms
up to Man, with Mental Correlation." The lecture was illustrated with
a great number of lantern-slides.
On the motion of the President, Dr. Armstrong-Jones was warmly
thanked for his lecture, and the meeting adjourned.
The usual Club tea took place at the end of the meeting, instead of before
it, in accordance with the change of time of assembly.
ORDINARY MEETING (THE 456th MEETING).
SATURDAY, 29TH JANUARY 1916.
This meeting was held in the Technical Institute, Stratford, at 3 o'clock
p.m. The President, Mr. Hazzledine Warren, in the chair.
Letters of Thanks.—The Secretary read letters of thanks, in response
to votes of sympathy, from Mrs. Meldola and from Sir Thomas Victor
Buxton, Bart.
Slug New to Essex.—Mr. Cole read a letter from Mr. A. R. R. Priske