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group of minute creatures with the Articulata, giving to the 

 whole class "a high place in the natural system" near the 

 Articulata rather than the Annelida. The limbs of this remark- 

 able new animal are worked by muscles and have obvious joints, 

 and hence Sir John Lubbock observes that " some of the Rota- 

 toria, such as the very remarkable Pedalion, seem to lead through 

 the Nauplius form to the Crustacea." A short but instructive 

 note on the animal, by Mr. E. Ray Lankester, is given as an 

 appendix to Dr. Hudson's article. (' Quarterl}'^ Journal of Micro- 

 scopical Science,' October, 1873, plate 19.) 



Mr. Dunning proposed, and Mr. Weir seconded, a vote of thanks to the 

 officers for the past year ; this was carried unanimously, and Prof. Westwood 

 and Mr. Stevens returned thanks. 



Mr. Pascoe proposed, and Mr. Staintou seconded, a vote of thanks to 

 Mr. Dunning for liis donation of £50 to the Society's funds ; this also was 

 carried unanimously. 



