1136 The Zoologist— March, 1868. 



tuperba). Skins of both sexes were exhibited, together with a newly-hatched chick, 

 and egg. A lengthy discussion followed upon the affinities of this remarkable species; 

 some naturalists present considering it to be an Insessorial, and others a Rasorial, bird. 

 The possession of a newly-hatched chick was a most important point in determining 

 the question, and it was observable that the feet, which, in the young of all the Rasores 

 are sufficiently developed in the shell to bear the weight soon after its extrusion, were 

 in this case remarkably small and weak. This of itself, is a strong argument in favour 

 of its affinity to the Insessores. It has generally been considered as most nearly allied 

 to the Birds of Paradise. 



Messrs. Sclater and Salvin exhibited some new species of birds from America 

 belonging to the families Slrigida?, Dendrocolaptidae and Columbidic, and com- 

 municated descriptions of them. 



Dr. Gray read a description of a new species of Macaque, from the province of 

 Szechuen, lately presented to the Gardens of the Society, and proposed to name it 

 Macacus lasiotus. 



He also made some remarks upon the margin-tailed otter of Guiana (Pteronura 

 Sandbachii) and exhibited some skins of the animal, together with a stuffed specimen 

 from the Liverpool Museum. 



With reference to the recent loss of the walrus in the Gardens of the Society, Dr. 

 Murie described the cause of death. This resulted from ulceration of the stomach 

 caused by the presence of hundreds of Entozoa which attached themselves in patches 

 to the internal membrane. They appeared to belong to a new species, and as such 

 have accordingly been described by Dr. Baird, who has proposed the name Ascaris 

 bicolor. Dr. Murie exhibited a large glass jar full of these Entozoa. Slender aud 

 vermiform in appearance, they average in length about an inch and a quarter, and are 

 of two shades of colour, light and daik brown. It was this latter peculiarity which 

 suggested to Dr. Baird the name which he has proposed for them. — J. E. H. 



Entomological Society. 



Annual Meeting, January 27, 1868. — Sir John Lubbock, Bart., President, in the 

 chair. 



An Abstract of the Treasurer's Accounts for 1867 was read by Mr. Grut, one of the 

 Auditors, and showed a balance in favour of the Society of £75 8s. 4d. 



The Secretary read the Report of the Council for 1867. 



The following were elected Members of the Council for 1868: — Messrs. Bates, 

 Dunning, Grut, Sir John Lubbock, M'Lachlan, Salvin, G. S. Saunders, W. W. 

 Saunders, F. Smith, Stainton, S. Stevens, Trimen and Wcstwood. 



The following Officers for 1868 were afterwards elected :— President, Mr. H. W. 

 Bates; Treasurer, Mr. S. Stevens; Secretaries, Messrs. Dunning and M'Lachlan; 

 Librarian, Mr. E. W. Janson. 



Sir John Lubbock read the President's Address. (See ' Entomologist' for March.) 



Mr. Pascoe proposed a vote of thanks to Sir John Lubbock for his conduct in the 

 chair throughout his tenure of the Presidency, accompanied by a request that the 

 admirable Address just delivered might be published in the Society's 'Journal of 

 Proceedings.' This was seconded by Mr. Grut, and carried by acclamation. 



