184: JR. B. Smith, Esq. Early Life of Lord Laicrence in India. [Jan. 19, 



Paniput, he was in a course of training for his important future work, 

 which so greatly conduced to the preservation of the Indian emj^ire 

 during the mutiny. 



In the latter part of the discourse, the speaker related a number of 

 interesting anecdotes illustrative of John Lawrence's physical strength, 

 method of working, escape from imminent death, acuteness in the 

 detection of crime, remembrance of help given to him, tenderness to 

 sufferers, and other characteristic qualities. 



After a severe illness, he returned to England in 1810, on 

 furlough. 



WEEKLY EYEXIXG MEETING, 



Friday, January 26th, 1883. 



William Spottiswoode, Esq. M.A. D.C.L. Pros. E.S. Vice-President, 



in the Chair. 



George J. Romanes, Esq. M.A. F.E.S. 



Itecent Work on Starfishee. 



(No Abstract.) 



