CONTENTS. 



Chemistry and Crystallography; a new suggestion: J. MoiR, 



M.A. D.Sc, F.C.S, (Two text figures) 213 



Insect-borne disease 217 



Ostrich farming in Germany 217 



The Masarwas and their language : Rev. S. S. Dornan, M,A., 



F.G.S. .. .. .. .. 218 



Colours of iodine solutions . . 225 



Canadium— a new element 225 



The latency of African coast fever: E. M. Jarvis, F.R.C.V.S. 226 



Mars .. 231 



Transmutation of metals 231 



Some observations on atmospheric electricity taken in South 



Africa: Prof. W. A. D. Rudqe, M.A. (Two text figures.) 232 

 The mean distances of |:he planets: R. T. A. Innes, F.R.S.E., 



F.R.A.S. 238 



Transactions of Societies 243 



New Books . . 244 



Addresses Wanted 244 



