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Composition and Origin of the Crystalline Rocks of Anglesey.—Second 
Report of the Oommittee, consisting of Mr. A. Harker (Chairman), 
Mr. E. Grernty (Secretary), Mr. J. Lomas, Dr. C. A. Mattry, and 
Professor K. J. P. ORTON .........0005 Ree eee eee ceca scata.idcaseedsbnias saenses fons 317 
Apprnprx.—Methods of Rock Analysis. By Joun OwEN Hucues, B.Sc. 3238 
Investigation of the Fossiliferous Drift Deposits at_Kirmington, Lincolnshire, 
and at various localities in the East Riding of Yorkshire.—Report of the 
Committee, consisting of Mr. G. W. Lampiuem (Chairman), Mr. J. W. 
Sratuer (Secretary), Dr, Tempest ANDERSON, Professor J. W, Carr, Rev. 
W. Lower Carter, Dr. A. R. DweRryHovss, Mr. F. W. Harmer, Mr. J. H. 
Howartn, Rev. W. Jounson, Professor P. F. KenpAtt, and Messrs. 
G. W. B. Macrurk, E. T. Newton, H. M. Prarnavrr, Clement Reip, 
and THomas SHEPPARD. (Drawn up by the Secretary) .........cecessseseneees 325 
South African Strata.—Interim Report of the Committee, consisting of 
Professor J. W. Grecory (Chairman), Professor A. Youna (Secretary), 
Mr. W. AnpERsON, Professor R. Broom, Dr. G. S. CorsrorpHine, Mr. 
Watcor Gisson, Dr. F. H. Harcu, Mr. T. H. Hontanp, Mr. H. 
Kynaston, Dr. Moteneraarr, Mr. A. J. C. Monynuux, Mr. A. W. 
Rogers, Mr, E. H. L. Scuwanz, and Professor R. B. Youna, appointed to 
investigate and report on the Correlation and Age of South African 
Strata, and on the question of a Uniform Stratigraphical Nomenclature ... 328 
Erratic Blocks of the British Isles—Report of the Committee, consisting of 
Dr. J. E. Marr (Chairman), Professor P. F. Knnpatx (Secretary), Dr. T. G. 
Bonney, Professor W. J. Sorzas, Mr, R. H. Tippeman, Rev. 8S. N. 
Harrison, Dr, J. Hornu, and Messrs. F, M. Burton, J. Lomas, A. R. 
DwerrrrHouse, J. W. Sratner, W. T. Tucker, and F. W. Harmer, 
appointed to investigate the Erratic Blocks of the British Isles, and to take 
measures for their preservation. (Drawn up by the Secretary) ..... sone 5H 329 
The Iron Ore Supply of the Scandinavian Peninsula.—By Hs. Sy0GREN ...... 3382 
The Fossil Flora of the Transyaal.—Report of the Committee, consisting of 
Professor J. W. Gruaory (Chairman), Professor A. C. Srwarp (Secretary), 
and Mr. T. N. Lustiz, appointed ‘to enable Mr, T. N. Leslie to continue 
his Researches into the Fossil Flora of the Transvaal’ ..........-..:sseceeees 345 
Occupation of a Table at the Marine Laboratory, Plymouth.—Report of the 
Committee, consisting of Professor A. Denpy (Chairman and Secretary), 
Sir E. Ray Lanxester, Professor A. S—p@wick, and Professor SYDNEY 
H. VINES ..... Cate Rect ea testa it Actin d ta lace sciiiens sioeiencvenaeanséodsesees 346 
Occupation of a Table at the Zoological Station at Naples.—Report of the 
Committee, consisting of Professor S. J. Hickson (Chairman), Rey. T. R. R. 
Srpppine (Secretary), Sir E. Ray Lanxusrer, Professor A. SEDGWICK, 
Professor W. C. McIntosH, and Mr. G. P. BIDDER ..........,.cceseeeeeeceeeeene 346 
Report of Dr. W. N. F, WOODLAND...........00s000000 mee dehawitser yee sh voorse 046 
Report of Mr. R. W. Harotp Row  ...........004 Spode teiodacoode abachocadd 346 
Index Generum et Specierum Animalium.—Report of the Committee, consist- 
ing of Dr. Henry Woopwarp (Chairman), Dr. F, A. Barner (Secretary), 
Dr. P. L. Scrater, Rev. T, R. R. Sressine, Dr. W. E. Hoyzn, Hon. 
WALTER ROTHSCHILD, and Lord WALSINGHAM  .....ccsesecseseeenesesseeeeeees 347 
Experiments on the Development of the Frog.—Report of the Committee, 
consistiag of Professor G. C. Bourne (Chairman), Dr. J. W. JENKINSON 
(Secretary), and Professor 8, J. Hickson. (Drawn up by the Secretary)... 347 
