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hatchery is a series of tanks and bell jars into which living 

 material may be placed and kept under observation. We 

 were thus able to observe fully-expanded specimens of 

 Alcyonium, Actinoloba, various Hydroids, Nudibranchs, etc. 

 Attached to the laboratory is an excellent library, and in the 

 laboratory itself is a very complete collection of preserved 

 specimens of Irish Sea fauna, which is available for teaching 

 purposes. 



The success of the visit was undoubtedly very largely due 

 to the energy and forethought shown by Dr. Jenkins and to 

 the assistance of Mr. Andrew Scott, who sacrificed much time 

 and trouble in conducting the party on collecting expeditions 

 and in identifying obscure or out of the way species. 



R. A. Wardle. 



Dr. Stuart Thomson, also of the Zoological Department, 

 Manchester University, who had carried on an evening class 

 in Marine Biology in the winter, which was attended by 

 members of the Manchester Microscopical Society, brought a 

 party of thirteen members. This party was at Piel from the 

 14th to the 21st May. The course consisted of lectures and 

 demonstrations, examination of living material, shore collecting 

 and photographing. 



A class in Marine Biology and Navigation for school 

 teachers was conducted by Professor Johnstone and Mr. Daniel 

 from August 1st to 12th, and was attended by the following 

 eight schoolmasters : — A. B. Morley, Scarborough ; P. H. Hall, 

 Brightlingsea ; A. V. Phaisey, A. E. Johnson, E. D. Lowes, 

 Swanley ; R. Fleming, R. S. Cleator, E. V. Lawson, Fleetwood. 

 Mr. A. Harris, Chief Inspector of Navigation Schools, inspected 

 this class. Dr. E. S. Russell, Director of Scientific Investiga- 

 tions to the Ministry of Fisheries, also visited the laboratory 

 during the teachers' class and inspected the facilities for work. 



