CORRESPONDING SOCIETIES 599 
Mr. J. W. Walton (Folkestone) contributed a note on the apparent 
deleterious effect upon the fish in the Royal Military Canal at Hythe, 
Kent, by the reduction of the water level and the dredging and cutting of 
plant growth in the canal. A discussion followed in which Mr. F. T. K. 
Pentelow, representing the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, warmly 
welcomed the observation of local societies upon the variation and changes 
of the fauna and flora of the rivers within their respective areas. Mr. J. 
Adams, Mr. T. S. Dymond, Mr. H. E, Salmon, and Dr, J. F. Tocher also 
took part. 
Mr. J. Fairgrieve read a paper on The Amateur Meteorologist, in which 
he directed attention to the importance and value of the meteorological 
organisation of this country, which was in large measure due to, and 
founded upon, the work of the amateur observer. He indicated ways 
and means whereby an extension of those observations and records would 
be of value, especially by observers in remote districts. Dr. G. C. 
Simpson, C.B., F.R.S., supporting Mr. Fairgrieve, stressed the desirability 
of societies undertaking regular local observation in their own areas and 
supplying such records to their municipal authorities, thereby affording 
material assistance in the compilation of the meteorological records of 
their own localities. Prof. F. G. Baily, Captain T. Dannreuther, the Rev. 
Pryce Jones, and Mr. T.. Sheppard also contributed to the discussion. 
