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in great profusion. There was also a great range of species, em- 
bracing sub-tropical types in the lower valleys, and arctic forms 
about the line of snow. Many photographs of the insects in their 
natural environments were shown on the screen. 
Mr. Simes also recounted his observations in Corfu and Southern 
Italy. 
Friday, March 13th. Mr. P. E. Vizard, Vice-President, in the 
chair. 
Mr. Herbert Goodchild, M.B.O.U., exhibited Picus, (wood- 
peckers), showing adaptation to their mode of life. 
Mr. James E. Whiting exhibited two Hampstead birds, Corvus 
monedula (Jackdaw), and Corvus corone (Carrion Crow). 
Mr. F. C. Channing F.Z.S., read a paper on ‘¢ The Pineal 
Eye,’’ illustrated by drawings. The Tuatara was the sole living 
representative of a distinct order of lizards (Rhyncocephalt) which 
appeared in Permian times, and existed in Europe to the Cretaceous 
period. The creature had a rudimentary third eye, which was 
the remains of what was probably a working organ in its ancestors. 
The fossil skulls of Saurians had foramina as the Tuatara, and 
from their appearance it is probable the pineal eye was well 
developed. 
In man the pineal gland is all that remains of a third eye. 
Mr, Hugh Findon F.L,S., read a paper on *‘ The Distri- 
bution of Some British Marine Mollusca,’’ illustrated by 
lantern slides. Bivalve shellfish were alone considered and the 
conclusion was that they were mostly of Southern origin. 
Friday, April roth. Mr. P. E. Vizard, Vice-President, in the 
chair. 
Mr. James E. Whiting exhibited an albino Vespertilio pipistrellus 
(the pipistrelle), and a normal Plecotus auritus (the long eared bat). 
Mr. H. Pace exhibited three sheets of Botanical water colour 
drawings. Mr. Hugh Findon, F.L.S., exhibited specimens of the 
timber of British Trees. 
Mr. James E. Whiting read a paper on ‘‘ Familiar 
Trees,” with lantern illustration. Twenty species of common 
British trees were dealt with. Photographs of the leaves of these 
were shown on the screen, and also views of the growing trees. 
Mr. Whiting also mentioned and showed views of the veteran 
trees of Sherwood and elsewhere. 
