74 THE ZOOLOGIST. 
Mr. Tegetmeier exhibited a specimen of the Wild Cat, Felis catus, from 
Donegal, and an example of a singular variation in plumage of the Black 
Grouse, Tetrao tetrix. 
A paper was read by Dr. P. Pelseneer on the coxal glands of Mygale. 
Dr. Pelseneer’s observations had been made on a large specimen of Mygale 
of the subgenus Theraphosa received from the Society’s Gardens. The 
form and position of this organ in the Arachnides had not been previously 
described or figured. 
Mr. E. J. Sidebotham read a description of the muscular system of the 
Water-Opossum (Chironectes), as observed in a specimen of this Marsupial 
which he had recently dissected. 
A paper was read by Mr. G. A. Boulenger containing the description of 
anew species of Frog from Asia Minor, belonging to the section Rane 
temporaria. ‘This was proposed to be called Rana macrocnemis. 
A communication was read from Dr. O. Boettger containing the 
descriptions of five new species of Shells of the genus Bulimus. The 
specimens upon which these descriptions were based had been collected by 
Vice-Admiral T. Spratt in various parts of the Levant. 
A communication was read from Mr. J. H. Thomson contianing the 
description of a new species of mollusk of the genus Hyalina obtained at 
the island of Vaté, New Hebrides, by Mr. E. L. Layard, which he proposed 
to call Hyalina (Conulus) layardi. 
Dr. Gwyn Jeffreys read the ninth of his series of papers on the Mollusca 
of the ‘ Lightning’ and ‘ Porcupine’ Expeditions. This part included the 
representatives of the families from Ianthinide to Cerithiopside, with 
seventy-five species, of which twenty-three were new to science. One new 
genus (Stilus) was also described.—P. L. Sctaver, Secretary. 
EnromoLocicat Society or Lonpon. 
December 3, 1884.—J. W. Dunnina, Esq., M.A., F.L.S., &c., President, 
in the chair. 
Baron ©. R. Osten-Sacken (Haus Mai, Heidelberg) was balloted for and 
elected an Honorary Member of the Society; and James J. Walker, Esq., 
R.N., a Subscriber, was elected an Ordinary Member. 
Mr. H. T. Stainton exhibited specimens of Goniodoma Millierella, bred 
from Statice virgata in the South of France, receutly received from M. 
Constant, and British specimens of G. auroguttella, Fisch.-Réssl., bred from 
Atriplex laciniata, for comparison. Although Mr. Stainton quite believed 
they were distinct species, he had as yet failed to find an appreciable 
character to separate them. Specimens of G. limoniella, bred from Statice 
Limonium, were also exhibited. 
Mr. H. Goss exhibited specimens of Bankia argentula, Hiibn., from a 
