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* Pliialidiuni cymtoaloidcuin (Van Benedeii) {^ — Thamnantias cym- 



baloides, Van Beneden J — One of the commonest Medusoe in the 

 harbour during April and May. 



* Phialidium tcmporarlum, Browne. — Fairly abundant through- 



out April and May, specially the early stages. 



* Saphenia miral3iIis(Wright). — Two specimens taken at the end of 



May. 

 Specimens were also taken of Medusae belonging to the 

 following genera — Sarsia, CytcEandra, Obelia and Aglantha. 



SCYPHOIVIEDUSiC 



The complete absence of the Scyphomedusse during April 

 and May at Valencia is an interesting case in the distribution 

 of pelagic animals at different periods of the year. I did not 

 see a single specimen, not even an early stage. The Misses 

 Delap continued the tow-nettings during the summer. The 

 Scyphomedusse began to appear abotit June i ith ; some belong- 

 ing to the genus Chrysaora measured a foot in diameter. 

 Aicrelia aurita appeared about a week later, and Cyancsa at 

 the beginning of August ; the latter was very abundant. A 

 specimen of Rhizostoma pidmo was seen on October loth. 



FIELD CLUB NEWS. 



We have received from the Secretaries of the Belfast Club particulars 

 of their Dredging Expedition fixed for the 4th July. The steamer will 

 leave the jetty, Queen's Bridge, at 9.45 a.m., and return at about 7 p.m. 

 All facilities will be given for studying the marine forms of life which 

 may be collected, and tea will be provided on the steamer, which contains 

 a comfortable ladies' cabin. As announced in our last month's issue, 

 the Belfast Club generously invite members of other Field Clubs to take 

 advantage of the opportunity. Those who wish to join should send 

 immediate notice to the Secretaries, Rea's Buildings, Belfast. Tickets 

 are 5s. each. 



The arrangements for the Field Club Union excursion to Cavan in 

 July are completed, and have been announced to members. The party 

 will reach Cavan at midday on July loth, and spend the afternoon in 

 examining the Farnham district. July nth will be devoted to Lough 

 Oughter, and Monday, 13th, to Slieve Glah. It is to be hoped that a large 

 party will take the opportunity of vivsiting a beautiful and little-known 

 locality. 



