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NATURE 
[May 1, 1902 
the Fecampia, endoparasitic turkellaria, by MM. M. Caullery 
and F. Mesnil. The embryogeny of Fecampia is, on broad lines, 
similar to those described by Metchnikoff, Hallez and Jijima 
for certain Triclades and Rhabdoceles.—On a new type of 
Rhizocephalus, a parasite of the Alpheidze, by M. H. Coutiére. 
—Pathogenic and teratogenic actions, by M. Etienne Rabaud. 
—Some new attempts at experimental parthenogenesis in 
Amphibians, by M. E. Bataillon.—On the primitive form of 
crystallised bodies, by M. F. Wallerant.—On the geological 
constitution of the western Maroc, by M. S. Brives.—The recent 
discoveries of the Prince of Monaco at Baoussé-Roussé. A 
new type of human fossil, by M. R. Verneau. The cave known 
as the Grotte des Enfants has already yielded such valuable 
results in the hands of M. Riviere that the Prince of Monaco 
resolved to continue ils exploration methodically. The most 
important result up to the present has been the discovery, at 
the depth of 7°75 metres, of a human skeleton of a new type, 
apparently negroid, for which the name of the Grimaldi type is 
suggested.— Researches on the experimental production of 
parasitic races of plants by harmful bacteria, by M. L. Le- 
poutre. Three abundant species of bacteria were studied— 
B. fluorescens, B. mycoides and B. mesentericus vulgatus—and 
attempts were made to infect the tubercles of potato plants 
grown under varying conditions. 
DIARY OF SOCIETIES. 
THURSDAY, May 1. 
Royat Society, at 4.30.—Coefficients of the Cubical Expansion 
of Ice, Hydrated Salts, Solid Carbonic Acid, and_ other Sub- 
stances at Low Temperatures: Prof. J. Dewar, F.R.S.—The Con- 
ditions determinative of Chemical Change and of Electrical Conduction 
in Gases, and of the Phenomena of Luminosity : Prof. H. E. Armstrong, 
F.R.S.—Contributions to a Theory of the Capillary Electrometer: I. 
The Insulation-Resistance of the Capillary Electrometer, and the 
Minimum Quantity of Electricity required to produce a Visible Excur- 
sion: G. J. Burch. F.R.S. 
Royat InstTiTuTION, at 3.—Recent Geological Discoveries: Dr. A. 
Smith Woodward, F.R.S. 
LinnEAN Society, at 8.—(1) On the Mammalian Cerebellum, with 
special reference to the Lemurs; (2) On the Brain of the Elephant Shrew, 
' Macroscelides proboscideus: Dr. Elliot Smith.—On the Early Condition 
of the Shoulder-Girdle in the Polyprotodont Marsupials, Dasyurus and 
Perameles: Dr. R. Brown. 
INSTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, at 8.—Automatic Relay Trans- 
lation for Long Submarine Cables: S. G. Brown. 
RONTGEN SOCIETY, at 8.30.—The Relation between X-Raysand allied 
Phenomena in Light and Electricity : Ernest Payne. (Dzsczssion.) 
FRIDAY, May 2. 
Royat INSTITUTION, at 9.—Experimental Researches on the Constitu- 
tion of Crystals: A. E. Tutton, F.R.S. 
MONDAY, May s. 
Society or CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, at 8.—On the mixed Carbides of 
Manganese and Calcium: J. S. Brame and Prof. Vivian B. Lewes.— 
Dangerous Chemical Substances: Oscar Guttmann. 
Society oF ARTS, at 8.—Glasé for Optical Instruments : Dr. R. T. Glaze- 
brook, F.R.S. 
‘VicToRIA INSTITUTE, at 4.30.—Procopins’s African Monument of 
Joshua's Conquest of Canaan: Martin L. Rouse. 
TUESDAY, May 6. 
ZooLoGIcaAL SOCIETY, at 8.30.—On the Mammals. collected during the 
Whitaker Expedition to Tripoli: Oldfield Thomas, F.R.S.—The Wild 
Sheep of the Upper Iii Valley: R. Lydekker, F.R.S.—A List of the 
Fishes, Batrachians and Reptiles collected by Mr. J. ffolliott Darling 
in Mashonaland, with Descriptions of new Species : G. A. Boulenger, 
F.R.S. 
Society or Arts, at 8.—The Printing of Modern Illustrated or 
Decorated Books: C. T. Jacobi. 
WEDNESDAY, May 7. 
EntTomo.ocicaL SocigTy, at 8.—On anew Cricket of Aquatic habits, 
found in Fiji by Prof. Gustave Gilson: Prof. L. C. Miall, F.R.S., and 
Prof. G. Gilson.—On the Lepidoptera of the Chatham Islands : Edward 
Meyrick.—On Asymmetry in the Males of Hemarid and other Sphinges : 
Dr. T. A. Chapman. 
Society or PuBLIC ANALYSTS, at 8. 
JRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE, at 10.30 a.m.—Report of Council.—The 
Bessemer Gold Medal for 1902 will be presented to his Excellency F. A. 
Krupp, of Essen.—A selection of the following papers will be read and 
discussed :—Report by the Committee “appointed to investigate the 
Nomenclature of Metallography.—On a New Vacuum Tuyere for Blast 
Furnaces: H. Allen.—On the Microstructure of Hardened Steel : Prof. 
J. O. Arnold and A. McWilliam.—On the Compression of Fuel before 
Loking: J. H. Darby.—On Gas from Wood for use in the Manufacture 
of Steel: J. Douglas.—On a combined Blast-Furnace and Open-Hearth 
NO. 1696, VOL. 66} 
Process: P. Eyermann.—On the Physical and Chemical properties of 
Carbon in the Hearth of the Blast-Furrace: W. J. Foster.—On the 
Sulphur contents of Slags and other Metallurgical Products: Baron 
H. von. Jiiptner.—On the Elimination of Silicon in the Acid Open- 
Hearth Furnace: A. McWilliam and W. H. Hatfield.—Report on 
Research Work carried out during the past year: J. A. Mathews.—On 
the Iron Ore of Brazil: H. Kilburn Scott.—On the Recovery of By- 
products in Coking : J. Thiry.—On Brinell’s researches on the influence 
of Chemical composition on the soundness of Steel Ingots: Axel 
Wahlberg. 
AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Australian Club), at 4.—The 
Coal Resources of Australia: James Stirling. 
Society oF Arts, at 8.—Origin and History of Carriages : A. Chancellor. 
THURSDAY, May 8. 
TRON AND STEEL InsTITUTE, at 10.30 a,m.—A Selection of Papers from 
the list given under May 7 will be read and discussed. 
Rovat INsTiITUTION, at 3.—Recent Geological Discoveries: Dr. A. 
Smith Woodward, F.R.S. 
Society oF Arts (Indian Section), at 4.30.—The Past and Present Con- 
nection of England with the Persian Gulf: T. J. Bennett. 
MATHEMATICAL Society, at 5.30.—On Groups in which every two 
Conjugate Operations are Permutable : Prof. Burnside, F.R.S.—Fermat's 
Theorem on Binary Powers: H. E. Western. 
INsTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, at 8.—Form of Model 
General Conditions. (Conclusion of Discussion). 
FRIDAY, May 9. 
Cop STORAGE AND Ice AssociaTIOn (Society of Arts), Afternoon.—The 
Rationale of Cooling Phenomena; Dr. W. Hampson.—The Business 
Side of Cold Storage: R. J. Key. 
Roya InsTITUTION, at 9.—Exploration and Climbing in the Canadian 
Rocky Mountains: Prof. J. Norman Collie, F.R.S. 
Roya. ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY, at 8. 
MALACOLOGICAL SOCIETY, at 8. 
CONTENTS. 
Alcoholic Fermentation. ByJ.T.H. ....... I 
The Geography and Geology of Celebes. ..... 3 
Our Book Shelf :— 
Fowler: ‘‘ More Tales of the Birds.”,—R. L. . .. . 
Dickson : ‘‘ College Algebra.”—M. ........ 
Crew and Tatnall: ‘‘A Laboratory Manual of 
Physics: SiS. srt; posted ee 
Cooper, Gawn and others: ‘‘ Photographic Apparatus. 
Makinpvand Repairing 2s u-stam ae. lien nent 
Sterneck: ‘‘ Monographie der Gattung Alectorolo- 
iG) SUI MEMEAER iS ed 8 5 olal ot Ao o 
aati ‘© A Text-book of Insanity.”—A. E. T. . 
Borel: ‘‘ Lecons sur les Séries 4 termes positifs” . 
Hadley: ‘‘ Practical Exercises in Magnetism and 
Bilectricity?”) 1 yo t0\s/. soesn Cciteiieline) =) Lene ets 
Letters to the Editor :— 
A Remarkable Lunar 
EE earnard — .) 05h. eee ene vite 
The Education Bill.—Dr. J. H. Gladstone, F.R.S. 
Resultant Tones and the Harmonic Series.—Prof. 
SilvantsyP: Thompson, has cme eerie 
Thin Floating Cylinders. (Lélustrated.) — Prof, 
Pbnos;Alexander | ie, ic) amen ie MA -U 
Mycoplasm.—E. M. Freeman......... 
Rearrangement of Euclid I. 1-32.—T. Petch. . . 
The Forthcoming Belfast Meeting of the British 
Alssociation.= By, 1), StOw2\s een meme nn awe 
The Colleges of the University of London, (With 
WEDD ood A OREOMEEOI IT eo OND OROEENONC os 
Prof. Alfred Cornu. By Prof. Silvanus P. Thomp- 
Copy Ut SCe , Guam ono oNSecMON oo gq co UE 
M. Vignon’s Researches and the “Holy Shroud” . 13 
Notes. (J//ustrated) . MECC Coc 8 
Our Astronomical Column :— 
SignulsifromiMars |. sou. |: <) «ne emer ne 
The Orion Nebula and Movement in the Line of Sight 18 
The Relations between Metallurgy and Engineer- 
un unr PF Pp DL 
Halo. (JZélustrated.)—Prof. 
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ing. By Sir W. C. Roberts-Austen, K.C.B., 
FoR Sie ee 06. 8 ok. 2 ee eS 
The Glaciers of Kangchenjunga. (Jé/ustrated) .. . 19 
University and Educational Intelligence. . . . . . 20 
Scientiive Serial)... .. :))s, )-) ioe eeee Aon Oe cue 
Societiesiand Academies <5 2 Sueuae-y-,. sense 
Diaryjof societies... 2 <n MMC TK. «. SSO ates, 
