Mr. Kirk read a paper on “The lower forms of animal life – specimens found near Doncaster.”

The paper was a continuation of three others on the same subject, all being confined to an examination and description of the minute animal life found in water.

It was shown that almost every variety prized by microscopists is to be found in this neighbourhood. A list of the more interesting species was given and the places mentioned where they are to be found. A large gathering of floscularia from the railway cutting at Bentley, also the presence of volox globator on the Carr may be mentioned.

The lecturer gave a explanation of the present state of our knowledge of the apparently marrow line dividing the animal and vegetable kingdoms, dwelling on their form and shape, internal structure, nature of food, and chemical composition.

The paper was illustrated by a large number of beautiful drawings specially prepared, and by an exhibition of living specimens under the microscope. The meeting concluded with a discussion on the presence or absence of animal life in drinking waters.

A cordial vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by Mr. Stiles and seconded by Mr. Furnival.”