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observations on the behaviour of gulls, starlings, and other birds 
on Great Cumbrae in their mutual distress during the recent 
period of severe cold, when food was scarce. (See page 244.) The 
reading of this paper also was followed by an interesting discussion, 
in which Mr. John Paterson, Mr. Alexander Sweet, and others 
took part, 
Two papers, viz., “On the Anatomy of a Four-winged Chick,” 
by Dr. R. Broom, B.Sc., and “‘A Note on Mergulus alle, L.,” by 
Mr, W. Craibe Angus, were held as read. (See page 241.) 
Intimation was made of the Excursions of the Society to take 
place during May, and that Rev. G. A. Frank Knight, M.A., had 
accepted office on appointment as Summer Secretary. After 
remarks from the President, and a vote of thanks to him and to 
the Chairman of the evening (Mr. Kidston), the Winter Session 
was declared closed. 
