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an infected to several healthy dogs, and has also observed 
the manner in which the young Filaria leaves the mosquito’s 
proboscis. 
Linnean Society, November 25, 1903.—Mr. Henry Deane, 
vice-president, in the chair.—Sur quelques Similitudes des 
Langueg et des Coutumes des Indigénes de Funafuti (Ellice 
Group) et des Indigénes des Iles de la Société, de 1’Archipel 
des Tuamotu, &c., by MM. Donat and Seurat. The re- 
semblances specially considered have reference to the 
names of divinities, temples, the cocoanut, Morinda cttrifolia 
and the root of Cordyline; the bark girdle ornamented 
with feathers, and the eye-shade; the hooks and baits used 
in fishing, and the capture of turtles; edible Mollusca ; 
and juvenile games.—The variability of Eucalyptus under 
cultivation, by Mr. J. H. Maiden. The author has been 
at considerable pains to obtain specimens of the Eucalypts 
described as new species from cultivated forms. Through 
the kindness of the professors of the Museum d'Histoire 
Naturelle at Paris, he has obtained a large number of 
Naudin’s types, and has expressed his views as to the 
identity of these with spontaneous Australian forms.—Notes 
from the Botanic Gardens, Sydney, No. 9, by Messrs. J. H. 
Maiden and E. Betche. This paper continues the series 
of descriptions of new Australian plants, new records for 
New South Wales, and critical notes of special interest to 
Australian botanists.—On the botany of the ‘‘ clears ’’ and 
““ basalt masses,’’? County of Hunter, N.S.W., by Mr. 
A. C. Barwick.—Description of a new genus and species 
of Coleoptera (Fam. Hispidz) from New Britain, by Mr. 
David Sharp, F.R.S. The. generic name _ Brontispa, 
n.gen. Chrysomelidarum (Hispides, group Cryptonychides), 
is proposed for this insect, which has of late done much 
damage in cocoanut plantations. 
DIARY OF SOCIETIES. 
THURSDAY, JANuARY 21. 
Roya Society, at 4.30.—On the Acoustic Shadow of a Sphere, with an 
Appendix by Prof. A. Lodge giving the Values of Legendre’s Functions 
from Po to Pop at Intervals of 5 Degrees : Lord Rayleigh, O.M., F.R.S.— 
The Third Elliptic Integral: Prof. A. G. Greenhill, F.R.S —On the 
Structure of the Palwozoic Seed Lagenostoma Lomaxi, witha State- 
ment of the Evidence upon which it is referred to Lyginodendron: Prof. 
F. W. Oliver and Dr. D. H. Scott, F.R.S.—The Significance of the 
Zoological Distribution, the Nature of the Mitoses, and the Trans- 
missibility of Cancer: Dr. E. F. Bashford and J. A. Murray.—In view 
of the special meeting immediately following, these papers will be taken 
as read by printed abstract. 
RQUALEINEE)EUZION; at 5.—The Flora of the Ocean: 
Linnean Society, at 8.—An Account of a Plankton Expedition to the 
Bay of Biscay in H.M.S. Research in 1900: Dr. H. G. Fowler.—The 
Crustacea obtained by Dr. G. H. Fowler in the Biscayan Plankton: Rev. 
T. R. R. Stebbing, F.R.S. 
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22. 
Rovai. Institution, at g.—Spectroscopic Studies of Astrophysical 
Problems at Stonyhurst College Observatory : Rev. Walter Sidgreaves, 
S.J. 
Puysicavt Society, at 5.—The Photographic Action of Radium Rays: 
S. Skinner.—Astigmatic Aberration: W. Bennett.—Some New Cases of 
Interference and Diffraction: Prof. R. W. Wood.—Exhibition of Instru- 
ments by Messrs. Crompton and Co. 
SATURDAY, January 23. 
Roya. InsTiruTion, at 3.—British Folk Song: J. A. Fuller-Maitland. 
MaTHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION, at 2.—Annual Meeting.—Models of 
Regular and Semi-regular Solids, including the four “‘ polyédres étoilés ” 
of Poinsot, exhibited by Mr. E. M. Langley.—An Account of a Recent 
Discussion on the Possibility of Fusion of the Teaching of Mathematics 
and Science: C. S. Jackson.—A Geometrical Note: J. C. Palmer.— 
Advanced Schvol Courses of Mathematics: C. A. Rumsey. 
MONDAY, JANUARY 25. 
Society or Arts, at 8.—Oils and Fats—their Uses and Applications : Dr. 
J. Lewkowitsch ( ‘antor Lectures I.). 
Royat GroGRaPHICAL Society, at 8.3 
History : H. J. Mackinder. 
INSTITUTE OF ACTUARIES, at 5.—A Comparison of the Various Methods 
of Grouping Whole-life Assurances for Valuation: D. C. Fraser. 
TUESDAY, JANuarRY 26. 
Rovat InxstrruTion, at 5.—The Development of Animals: 
Miall, F.R.S. 
InstituTION oF CiviL ENGINEERS, 
Harbour;: A. E. Carey. 
WEDNESDAY, January 27. 
-ArTS, at 8.—Ice-Breakers and their Services: 
G. R. M. Murray, 
o.—The Geographical Pivot of 
Prof. L'G3 
at 8.—The Sanding-up of Tidal 
SocieTY oF 
Gulston. 
NO. 1786, VOL. 69] 
Arthur 
THURSDAY, January 28. 
Rovat Society, at 4.30.—Probable Papers: Observations on the Sex of 
Mice—Preliminary Paper: Dr. S. Monckton Copeman, F.R.S., and 
F. G. Parsons.—Observations upon the A: quirement of Secondary Sexual 
Characters indicating the Formation of an Internal Secretion by the 
Testicle : S. G. Shattock and C. G. Seligmann.—On the Part played by 
Benz-ne in Poisoning by Coal Gas: Dr. R. Staehelin.—The Morphology 
of the Retrocalcarine Region of the Cortex Cerebri: Prof. G. Elliot 
Smith. 
ROvAU INS siz DEON, at 5.—The Flora cf the Ocean: G. R. M. Murray, 
INSTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, at 8.—The Edison Accumu- 
lator for Automobiles: W. Hibbert. (Adjourned discussion.) To be 
opened by Dr. J. A. Fleming, F.R.S.—On the Magnetic Dispersion in 
Induction Motors, and its Influence on the Design of these Machines: 
Dr. H. Behn-Eschenburg. (Adjourned discussion.) 
FRIDAY, January 29. 
Rovat InstTiTuTIon, at 9.—The Marshes of the Nile Delta: D. G. 
Hogarth. 
INSTITUTION OF Civi1L ENGINEERS, at 8.—Metallurgy as Applied in 
Engineering: Archibald B. Head. 
SATURDAY, January 30. 
Royat Institution, at 3.—British Folk Song: J. A. Fuller-Maitland. 
CONTENTS. PAGE 
An Evolutionary Study of European Polity. By 
Sir Frederick Pollock, Bart. . . 265 
A Contribution to Californian Geology. By B. B. w. 266 
Physiology and Alcohol. By Prof. Benjamin Moore 267 
A Book of English Sports. By R. L. 267 
Our Book Shelf :— 
Hoskins : ‘* Theoretical Mechanics. An Elementary 
Textebooksy sc: ..cRV ae pee Tne 268 
Fritsche: ‘* Atlas des Erdmagnetismus fur die 
Epochen 1600, 1700, 1780, 1842 and 1915” . 268 
Polkinghorn : “The Wonderful Works of God” 269 
**Riviera Nature Notes” . 3 269 
PV Omey-s he Square Circled” . 269 
Kingsley: ‘‘ The Garden Diary and Calendar of 
Nature”. . Dei cicaichan ne cetene cl 167°) 
Letters to the Editor :— 
Oxford Science.—Dr. H. M. Vernon; Prof. John 
Perry, Paras. . « 269 
An Undescribed Rudimentary Gill- -plume i in the Cray- 
fish.—Prof. E. Ray Lankester, F.R.S. . - 270 
A Theory of the Cause of Atmospheric Electricity. — 
George Simpson . 270 
Projection of Imitation Spinthariscope Appearance. — 
BEB tu 270 
The Diminishing ‘Size of the New Bishop’s Ring 
around the Sun.—Henry Helm Clayton. . of 270 
Subjective Images.—Dr. Gerald Molloy .. . 271 
National Science Scholarships.—W. H. Pretty Be fis 
The Transvaal Technical Institutee—John Robinson 271 
The ease Meteor Shower of 1904. ae R. 
Henry se 272 
M.  Biondlot’s — x- Ray " Experiments. ay ‘A. 
Campbell Swinton .. 272 
Phosphorescence of Photographic Plates.—H. a 
Edwards . 1 272 
Bird-Life in Wales. ({lustrated.) "By 0. V. Aplin zi 
Earth-Movements in the Bay of Naples. 
(Zilustvated.) By R. T. Gunther... 274 
The Elastic Limit of Metals. (Zustrated.) By 
Ty, KORS ek oe Oe 276 
Prehistoric Studies in ‘Austria. By J. E. 277 
Notes Epa chic . 278 
Our Astronomical Column :— 
Intensity of Atmospheric Lines inthe Solar Spectrum 281 
Observations of Jupiter 281 
Meridian Circle Observations of Eros and Nova Persei 282 
Periodical Comets due this Year . S ae ie 
Recent Conferenc-s of Science Teachers. By 
Wilfred Mark Webb . , aes eee 
The Origin of the Australian. Marsupials. By R. L, 284 
Contributions to the Science of Medicine. By 
Prof. Rk Dakewlett 9. - A eo 
University and Educational Intelligence Ao oo a ately 
Societies and Academies 285 
Diary of Societies . Rae opcia4el>3 
