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perforated phalanges of an unusual type have been found, the perforation having 
been executed longitudinally through the shaft of the phalanx from the particular 
surfaces ; a type of amulet which appears to be previously unrecorded in a Mousterian 
deposit. The middle Mousterian occupation zone, both in the main chamber and the 
passage, has proved unusually rich in fauna, particularly in remains of Cave Lion, 
amongst which half a large lower jaw, with complete dentition, is noteworthy. 
Other animal remains found of special interest are three skulls of cave hyzna, one 
of which is complete with lower jaw and full dentition, and the lower jaw of a young 
mammoth with full dentition on one side. Thirty-six species of birds have been 
identified, and a large number of skulls and jaws of small mammals collected, but 
not yet fully identified. 
The excavation of the inner chamber and passage has confirmed the conclusions 
arrived at during the examination of the previous sections of the cave and has yielded 
important evidence relative to fluctuations of climate during the last Ice Age. 
Cales Dale.—A preliminary examination has been made of a cave in Cales Dale 
which appears to contain an undisturbed deposit of considerable depth which may 
repay examination. Evidence of occupation in late Neolithic, or Bronze Age, time 
was obtained near the surface and also of a Pleistocene fauna in the lower levels. 
The Committee desires to make application for a further grant of one hundred 
pounds for work during the coming year. 
Archeological and Ethnological Researches in Crete.— Report of 
Committee (Prof. J. L. Myrns, Chairman; Mr. L. Duptey Buxton, 
Secretary; Dr. W. L. H. Duckwortna, Sir A. Evans, Dr. F. C. 
SHRUBSALL). 
Ty the years 1905 and 1909 Mr. C. H. Hawes collected for this committee a series of 
physical measurements of ancient and modern Cretans ; and a first report on these 
measurements was published in the Report of the Sheffield Meeting of the British 
Association in 1910. After this Mr. Hawes settled in the United States, taking these 
records with him for further study. But he has been hindered by other engagements, 
and has now returned the records to the custody of the secretary to the committee, 
at the Department of Human Anatomy at Oxford, for further examination. The 
committee thanks Dr. Marett, Rector of Exeter College, Oxford, who was in America 
last year, for undertaking the safe transport of these valuable documents to Oxford. 
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Distribution of Bronze Age Implements.—Report of Committee 
(Prof. J. L. Myres, Chairman; Mr. H. J. E. Peake, Secretary ; Mr. A. 
, Lrsiiz Armstrone, Mr. H. Batrour, Prof. T. H. Bryce, Mr. L. H. 
Duprey Buxton, Prof. V. GorpoN Cuitpe, Mr. O. G. 8. Crawrorp, 
‘ Prof. H. J. Funurs, Dr. Cyrit Fox, Mr. G. A. Garrirr). 
-Dorine this season, Mrs. E. Michell-Clarke has been employed to draw and measure 
the remaining metal objects of the Bronze Age in the British Museum. In this she 
has made considerable progress, but on June 30 there remained about twenty-four 
hoards to be done as well as a few swords. Owing to illness, Mrs. Michell-Clarke 
will be unable to resume her work until October, and it seems likely that six months 
will be required to complete the collections at the British Museum, and a sum of about 
25 in excess of the balance in hand. 
__ A few bronze implements have been discovered during the year, and some, 
Mist. rei have appeared at sales. These have been drawn on the cards by 
iss L. Chitty. 
_ The Committee wishes to be reappointed with its unexpended balance, a further 
grant of £25, and authority to raise funds from other sources, 
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