Smucrion F. 
ETHNOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY. 
1.—TREPHINING IN THE BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO. 
By Rev. Joun A. CRUMP. 
[ Abstract. } 
Tue operation of trephining in cases of skull-fracture by sling- 
stones or stone-headed clubs is described. In some place the 
operation is performed in cases of epilepsy and forms of insanity 
arising from pressure on the brain. 
2—THE DIVISIONS, LANGUAGE, INITIATION, WEAPONS, 
&c., OF THE ABORIGINES OF ‘THE NORTH-EAST 
COAST OF NEW SOUTH WALES. 
By R. H. Martuews, L.S., anp W. J. Enriaut, B.A. 
3.—OPHIOLATRY IN KIRIWINA, BRITISH NEW GUINEA. 
By Revs. B. FEevuows. 
[ Abstract. ] 
Tue snake at Kiriwina is supposed to be one of the ancestors of 
the people, and is greatly dreaded. It is of a malignant turn 
of mind, brings epidemics upon the people, and they try to pro- 
pitiate it by gifts and prayers. 
