182 PROCEEDINGS COTTESWOLD CLUB 1903 
At our last meeting (March 31st), a display of speci- 
mens, with explanations and comments, was substituted 
for the usual routine. The following were the exhibits :— 
Hand-specimens of Igneous Rocks, displaying struc- 
tures formerly supposed to be evidence of a sedimen- 
tary origin, by the President. 
Specimens of the “Bored Bed,” from the Inferior 
Oolite, by L. Richardson, F.G.S. 
Some Cape Butterflies with British relations, showing 
the wide range of types, by C. A. Witchell. 
A selection of rare and choice Brachiopoda from the 
Inferior Oolite, by C. Upton. 
A Polydactylous Cat, by the Rev A. R. Winnington- 
Ingram. 
On March 3rd, Mr Winnington-Ingram drew the 
attention of the Club to the desirability of taking steps for 
the protection of rare plants, and a committee was 
appointed to prepare proposals on the subject, W. L. 
Mellersh, M.A., acting as Secretary. At our last Meeting, 
Mr Mellersh read an elaborate report, and moved certain 
resolutions. These were adopted with some modifica- 
tions, and were ordered to be printed for circulation 
amongst kindred societies. 
During our Winter Meetings, I have given some 
prominence to the exhibition of specimens, since it 
appeared to be a means of stimulating interest in scientific 
research. It is also to be desired that members should 
bring to our meetings any recent information they may 
have acquired, such as new geological sections in gravel 
or solid rock, local changes in geographical features, or 
any peculiarity in the structure, habits, or environment of 
animal or plant. I would also recall to your attention the 
desire expressed at a recent meeting that members should 
report cases of the destruction of rare plants. 
