84 J. W. SLATER, ESQ., F.C.S., F.E.S. 



much better acquaintance with the processes of digestion and 

 assimilation in insects. 



I may venture to question one remark of Dr. Walker's on the 

 scarcity of life in arctic regions. According to various observers 

 (Mr. Seebohm, Siberia in Asia) mosquitoes are as abundant 

 in the Tundras of Siberia as in any part of tbe globe. But though 

 insect individuals are present in such numbers, insect species are 

 few. 



ORDINARY MEETING.* 



The President, Sir George G. Stokes, Bart., V.P.R.S., 

 in the Chair. 



The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed, and the 

 following Elections were announced : — 



Associates : — The Eight Eeverend the Bishop of Singapore and Sarawak ; 

 The Eev. E. A. Davies, F.E.G.S., Eochdale ; E. W. Gurnej Masternian, 

 Esq., F.E.C.S.E., Lond. 



The Proceedings at this Meeting will shortly be ready for publication. 



* Feb. 15, 1892. 



