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The Chair of Botany in Trinity College. 



With much regret we have to record the retirement from the Pro- 

 fessorship of Botaiiyin Trinity College of Dr. Edward Perceval Wright, 

 who has lield this chair for over thirty-five years. Dr. Wright's name 

 and his scientific record are so well known, that they need hardly be 

 referred to here. Abroad, he tasted the delights and fatigues of tropical 

 work in his exploration of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. At 

 home he carried out man}' researches, both botanical and zoological, 

 and did a vast amount of work in the arranging of the splendid her- 

 barium of Trinity College. To supporters of the Irish Naturalist, to 

 which Dr. Wright has ever been a helpful friend, the leading part which 

 he took in the founding and management of the Natural History 

 Reviezv, is of special interest. We are pleased to learn that Dr. Wright's 

 connection with the Botanical Department of Trinity College is not to be 

 altogether severed, as he retains the post of Keeper of the Herbarium. 



Dr. Wright's successor is Dr. Henry H. Dixon, for some years past his 

 Assistant, whose name is already known throughout the scientific world 

 for his brilliant researches on plant physiology, and notably on the 

 ascent of sap and similar subjects, much of the work being done con- 

 jointly with Professor John Joly. We wish Dr. Dixon a career as long 

 and distinguished as that of his predecessor, 



Dublin Museum. 



Miss Jane Stephens, B.vSc, a Graduate of the Royal University of 

 Ireland in Natural Science, has been appointed a Temporary Assistant 

 in the Dublin Museum. Miss Stephens studied at the Royal College 

 of Science, Dublin, and University College, London, and has received a 

 zoological training which has specially fitted her for Museum work. 

 vShe is now engaged in naming and re- arranging the large collection 

 of Marine Invertebrates— a work which was much needed. 



IRISH SOCIETIES. 



ROYAL ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



Recent gifts include a Grass Paraket from Lord Bdnam, a Black-backed 

 Gull from Mr. K Robinson, and a Tortoise from Mr. D. N. P. MacLean. 

 Ten Monkeys and two Spoonbills have been purchased. The young 

 Elephant, "Padmahati," after several months training, is now able to 

 carry passengers and to perform a number of intelligent tricks. 



Mr. H. M. Barton, for many years Treasurer and Vice-President, whose 

 recent death caused the deepest regret to the Council, has left, by will, 

 ;^ioo to the Society. It has not j^et been decided to what purpose this 

 money shall be devoted, as there are several suggested improvements 

 which the Council propose to carry out if funds be available. 



