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carried on at Aden, to which we had called attention. It might be 

 gathered froiii this and other papers that our representations had 

 resulted in arresting this mischievous traffic. We regret to hear 

 from a correspondent that this is not the case. We can assure 

 our members that the matter will not be lost sight of. 



We desire to call special attention to the important article by 

 Professor Austen on the connection of the tsetse-fly and big game. 

 It deals with the allegation that the Glossina palpalis is dependent 

 on the game, and with the inference that the latter nnist be de- 

 stroyed. The article is of the highest scientific interest, and has, 

 it is needless to say, a close bearing on the objects of this Society. 



