REPORT—1905. 
REPORTS ON THE STATE OF SCIENCE. 
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Corresponding Societies Committee —Report of the Committee, consisting of 
Mr. W. Wuirarer (Chairman), Mr, F. W. Rupier (Secretary), Rev. 
J. O. Buvay, Dr. Horace T. Brown, Dr. VaveHan Cornisu, Principal 
E. H. Grirrtras, Mr. T. V. Hotmes, Mr. J. Hopxinson, Professor 
R. Metpora, Dr. H. R. Mint, Mr. C. H. Reap, Rey. T. R. R. Srppaine, 
Professor W. W. Warts, and the GENERAL OFricers. (Drawn up by the 
ACIEEATY.)). cwase cosas sheseideqencememunec sce einwceie sec see dane sne eae tea tee aaa 
Report of the Conference of Delegates of Corresponding Societies held in 
the Rooms of the Linnean Society, Burlington House, London, 
October 30 and’3 by MMO Dae ceccceneaerecc-essiiecstrsn viuenereaee cease sdiewseagets 
Address by the Chairman, A. SurraH Woopwarp, LL.D., F.R.S. ......... 
The Law of Treasure Trove, especially in relation to Local Scientific 
Societies. By Wirt1am Martin, M.A., LL.D. 00.0... .cc0es.eecsceceees = 
The Law of Copyright as affecting the Proceedings of Scientific Societies, 
By W. Morris Comus,.......... See ehisseintis sucess sauta sass ea secien st aaa . 
The Preservation of our Native Plants. By Professor G. 8. Bounerr, 
FULS., ELG.S.. civicssnentemtasaesmansn tseptpasiod sie pesce utes. sa ede aia mean 
List of Corresponding Societies, 1905-1906 ...........csescsscnsceescnecererace 
Catalogue of the more important Papers published hy the Corresponding 
Societies during the year ending May 31, 1906 ...... ae'eehiv gascd Gosh asinine 
Meteorological Observations on Ben Nevis.—Report of the Committee, consist- 
ing of Lord McLaren (Chairman), Professor A, CRum Brown (Secretary), 
Sir Joun Murray, Dr. ALpxanpER Bucuan, Professor CoprLann, and 
Mr. R. I. Omonn: -(Drawneup by Dry Bucwan:)ces.saceesecncceaccaeecenen ae 
Magnetic Observations at Falmouth Observatory.—Report of the Committee, 
consisting of Sir W. H. Prezce (Chairman), Dr. R. T, Graznproox (Secre- 
tary), Professor W. G. ApAms, Captain Creax, Mr. W. L. Fox, Principal 
Sir ArrHur RtcKxer, and Professor A. ScHusTER, appointed to co- 
operate with the Committee of the Falmouth Observatory in their Magnetic 
Observations si seed aera aero aeiale ieteete zr eo ne a 
Investigation of the Upper Atmosphere by Means of Kites in co-operation 
with a Committee of the Royal Meteorological Society.—Fourth Report of 
the Committee, consisting of Dr. W. N. SuHaw (Chairman), Mr. W. I. 
Dives (Secretary), Mr. D. Arcurpatp, Mr. C, Vurnon Boys, Dr. A. 
Bucuay, Dr, lh. T. Guazesroox, Dr, H. R, Mitt, Professor A. ScnusrEr, 
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