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Of the characteristics of two dissimilar parents, those that 
appeared in the first generation were termed ‘‘ dominant,” while 
those that disappear in the first to appear in a portion of the 
second were termed “ recessive.” 
The offspring in the first generation were all of the dominant 
character. 
The offspring in the second generation were one quarter of 
recessive character, and three quarters of dominant character. 
Of those of the dominant character in the second generation, 
one third were true breeding, and two thirds were hybrids as 
those of the first generation. 
Friday, April 16th. Mr. F. C. Channing, F.L.S., in the chair. 
Mr. James E. Whiting exhibited a Tree Creeper (Certhia 
familiaris), a Little Owl (Strix passerina), a Yellow Wagtail (Mofa- 
cilla flava), and a Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis). 
Mr. Herbert Goodchild, M.B.O.U., exhibited Bird Skulls, and 
three drawings illustrating classification by palate. 
Mr. Hugh Findon, F.L.S., exhibited the Larva of the Leopard 
Moth and its boring in a Rowan Tree, and a piece of old timber 
with borings of the Death Watch Beetle (Amobium). 
Mr. Geo. P. Wight read a paper entitled ‘‘ Notes on some 
Gymnospermous Trees, their Distribution and Range in 
time,” illustrated by the lantern, with photographs chiefly taken 
from ‘‘ Veitch’s Manual of Conifers.”’ 
He emphasised the importance of the group, and spoke chiefly 
on the lesser known genera of the Taxacee and the Pinacee. 
Amongst others were mentioned the Maidenhair-Pine (Ginkgo 
biloba) ; the Sequoia, a big tree of California; the Araucaria or 
Monkey Puzzle ; and the Cedar of Lebanon. 
The study of Gymnospermous trees tended to confirm the 
view that the lands within the Arctic circle were a centre of plant 
distribution in earlier times. 
There was some discussion afterwards, Mr. Wight replying. 
Friday, May 14th, at 7.30. Mr. P. E. Vizard in the chair. 
Tea and coffee was served during the evening. 
Miss Eckenstein gave a lecture on ‘‘ Sinai and its Peoples,’’ 
illustrated by lantern slides. 
Mr. James Burton gave a demonstration on Fresh Water 
Algae. 
There was a large attendance of members and friends. 
The meeting then adjourned until November. 
