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The investigations show that 
(1) So far as wood anatomy is concerned, the Monotoidez are a very 
coherent and somewhat circumscribed group. 
(2) The wood anatomy of the group indicates a much closer affinity to the 
Dipterocarpacez than to the Tiliaceze or any other group. 
(3) The structure and properties of monotoid timbers are such that their 
cultivation for economic purposes cannot be advocated, although 
the timbers may be useful on a small scale locally. 
Detailed investigations of new monotoid material are in progress; and 
work has been commenced on the systematic anatomy of the genus Ulmus, 
in order to throw some light on the problem of the identity and relation- 
ships of the British Elms. 
The Committee asks for reappointment, with a further grant of £10. 
FOSSIL PLANTS AT FORT GREY. 
Final Report of Committee on Fossil Plants at Fort Grey, near East London 
(Dr. A. W. Rocers, F.R.S., Chairman; Prof. R. S. Apamson, 
Secretary ; Prof. A. C. S—warp, F.R.S.). 
THE investigations undertaken by the Committee have now been completed. 
The results have been published in a paper in the Annals of the South 
African Museum (vol. xxxi, pt. 1, p. 67, 1933). A set of the specimens 
collected has been deposited in the South African Museum at Cape Town. 
The Committee desire to express their appreciation of the assistance 
granted towards the work. They do not ask to be reappointed. 
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH. 
Report of Committee appointed to consider and report on the possibility of 
the Section undertaking more definite work in promoting educational 
research (Dr. W. W. VauGHAN, Chairman; Miss HELEN Masters, 
Secretary; Mr. E. B. R, Reynotps, Mr. N. F. SHEPParRD). 
THE Committee met in January. Dr. W. W. Vaughan, Miss H. Masters, 
and Mr. N. F. Sheppard were present. 
The meeting decided that individual members should get in touch with 
other bodies interested in educational research. This has in many cases 
been done. 
The general nature of the problem was discussed, and notes made thereon. 
Prof. Hamley was proposed for co-option : he has been approached and 
has accepted. 
The Committee considers that its activities are reflected in the programme 
of the 1934 meeting. 
