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[NoveMBER 26, 1896 
atmospheric nitrogen by the association of algee and bacteria, 
by M. Raoul Bouilhac.—The organic material of the mineral 
water from Tulle-Haut, by M. F. Garrigou. The residue from 
thirty litres of this mineral water gave reactions indicating the 
presence of an alkaloidal substance.—On the distribution of 
lipase in the organism, by M. Hanriot. Various parts of the 
body were examined, but lipase was only found in notable 
quantity in the serum, pancreas, and liver.—The achro- 
matometer, by M. A. M. Bloch. An instrument to measure 
the pressure necessary to decolourise and render bloodless a 
limited portion of tissue. It differs from previous instruments 
of the same class in that its use is not limited to the horizontal 
position.—On the parasitism of the Monstrillide, by M. A. 
Giard. The MMWonstrilide offer the first example of a parasitic 
crustacean.—Researches on the morphology of Z77¢chomonas 
intestinalis, by M. J. Kunstler.—Ravages caused in Algeria by 
the caterpillars of Sesamza nonagrioides (Lefevre) to maize, 
sugar-cane, and other plants, by M. J. Kunckel d’Herculais. 
Observations on the habits, and on the best means of combating 
this pest.—On the pool of Berre, and pools situated in its neigh- 
bourhood, on the coast of Provence, by M. André Delebecque. 
—On the subterranean streams near Vercors (Dréme), by MM. 
E. A. Martel and A. Delebecque.—Relations between lunar 
movements and barometric movements on the northern hemi- 
sphere, by M. A. Poincaré.—Extraordinary rains : the pink rain 
at Croisic (Loire-Inférieure) of November 8, 1896. 
DIARY OF SOCIETIES. 
THURSDAY, NovEMBER 26. 
Royat Society, at 4.30.—Mathematical Contributions to the Theory of 
Evolution. On Telegony in Man, &c. : Prof. Karl Pearson, F.R.S., and 
Miss Alice Lee.—On the Magnetic Permeability of Liquid Oxygen and 
Liquid Air: Prof. Fleming, F.R.S.,-and Prof. Dewar, F.R.S. 
INsTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, at 8.—The Telephone Trunk 
Line System in Great Britain: J. Gavey. (Continuation of Discussion.) 
Soutu Lonpon EnTomotoeicat anp Naturat History Society, at 
8.—Exhibition of Varieties in all Orders. 
FRIDAY, NovEMBER 27. 
PuysicaL Society, at 5.—Apparatus for giving Diagrams of the Efficiency 
of a Photographic Shutter : Captain Abney, F.R S. 
MONDAY, NoveMBER 30. 
Society or Arts, at 8.—The Use of Gas for Domestic Lighting: Prof. 
Vivian B. Lewes. (Three Lectures.) 
INsTITUTE OF ACTUARIES, at 7.—Inaugural Address by the President, 
T. E. Young. 
TUESDAY, DECEMEER t. 
ZooLocicaL Society, at 8.30.—On the General Results of his Zoological 
Expedition to Madagascar : Dr. Forsyth Major.—Notes on a Collection of 
Reptiles and Batrachians made in the Malay Peninsula, with a List of 
the Species hitherto recorded from that Region: Stanley S. Flower.— 
Description of New Fishes from the Upper Shiré River, British Central 
Africa, collected by Dr. Percy Rendall, and presented to the British 
Museum by Sir Harry H. Johnston, K.C.B.: G. A. Boulenger, F.R.S. 
INsTITUTION OF CiviL ENGINEERS, at 8.—Paper to be further discussed : 
The Bacterial Purification of Water: Percy F. Frankland, F.R.S. 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2. 
Society or Arts, at 8.—The Teaching of Economics : W. A. S. Hewins. 
GeEoLoGicaL Sociery, at 8.—Another Possible Cause of the Glacial Epoch : 
Prof. Edward Hull, F.R.S —On the Affinities of the Echinothurida and 
on Pedinothuria and Elikodiadema, Two New Genera of Echinoidea ; 
On Echinocystis and Palzodiscus, Two Silurian Genera of Echinoidea: 
Dr. J. W. Gregory. 
ENTOMOLOGICAL SocreTy, at 8. 
Society oF Pusiic ANnatysts, at 8.—Some Analyses of Water from an 
Oyster Fishery ; Note on Weighing out Fats; Remarks on Formalde- 
hyde: Chas. E. Cassal.—Note on Formalin: Dr. Samuel Rideal and 
Ronald Orchard.—Notes on Prussian Blue: Frank H. Leeds.—Vhe 
Estimation of Borax and Boracic Acid In Milk: Frank P. Perkins.— 
Nove on Copper in Oysters: W. F. Lowe.—The Statement of Analytical 
Results: J. F. Liverseege. 
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. 
Linnean Society, at 8.—Does Natural Selection play any part in the | 
Origin of Species among Plants: Rev. Geo. Henslow. 
Cuemicat Society, at 8.—Election of Fellows.—Constitution and Colour: 
Arthur G. Green.—Some Experiments on Sea-water: E. Sonstadt.— 
Derivatives of _a-Hydrindone: C. Revis and Dr. F. S. Kipping —Notes 
on Nitration: Dr. H. E. Armstrong.—2 : 3’ Bromobetanaphthol : Dr. H. 
E. Armstrong and W. A* Davis.—Derivatives of Nitrobetanaphthols : 
W. A. Davis. —Morphotropic Relations of Betanaphthol Derivatives : W. 
A. Davis.—Researches on Tertiary Benzenoid Amines: Miss C. Evans. 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4. 
Geotoaists’ AssociaTion, at 8.—The Foraminifera of the Thanet Beds of 
Pegwell Bay : H. W. Burrows and Richard Holland. 
InsviTuTION oF Civit ENGINEERS. at 8.—Address by J. Wolfe Barry, 
C.B., F.R.S. (President) —Railway Signalling : David W. Kinmont. 
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6. 
Sunvay Lecture Sociery (St. George’s Hall), at 4.—New Zealand—the 
World’s Wonderland : W. Herbert-Jones. 
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