396 Mizcellaneous. 



the Frencli, German, and Italian men of science in closer intimacy. 

 The same invitation is also addressed to English Geologists. Alas ! 

 there is reason to fear that many of those who would have been pre- 

 sent, will be detained either by the sad calamity of war in which 

 their respective countries are involved, or by a disinclination to travel 

 during its continuance. To those who are not so hindered, the pros- 

 pect is an inviting one — not only to be present at the reading and 

 discussing of some able papers upon the Alps — but also to accompany 

 some of the best Swiss and other Alpine Geologists to the spots of 

 greatest geological interest and study their rock-features together. 

 We heartily wish the Congress the success it so well merits, but 

 cannot be otherwise than apprehensive that the present state of 

 Europe is inimical to it. 



Presentation of a Testimonial to Professor John Morris, 

 F.G.S., etc., of University College, London. — It will be in the 

 recollection of most of our readers that a subscription list was 

 opened last Autumn for the purpose of presenting a substantial 

 testimonial to Professor Morris, in recognition of the important 

 services he has rendered to Geological Science, not only by his 

 lectures and publicatious, but also by the readiness he has at all 

 times displayed in imparting information to others out of the rich 

 store of knowledge which he possesses, whether in geology, palaeon- 

 tology, or mineralogy. To carry out this object. Sir Eoderick J. 

 Murchison, Bart,, K.C.B., consented to act as President; Mr. William 

 Milnes, as Treasurer ; and Mr. Edward D. Hearn, as Secretary. Up- 

 wards of £600 having been subscribed, a meeting was convened on 

 the 14:th July, at the apartments of the Geological Society, Somerset 

 House, Sir Eoderick Murchison, Bart., being in the chair, supported 

 by the President of the Geological Society, J. Prestwich, Esq., 

 E.E.S., the Treasurer and Secretary, and a numerous assemblage of 

 Mr. Morris's friends. An address (the wording of which had been 

 entrusted to Professor Phillips, E.E.S., of Oxford), beautifully en- 

 grossed and illuminated on vellum, and framed in a suitable manner, 

 was presented to Prof John Morris by Sir E. Murchison, together 

 with the proceeds of the subscription, and the Silurian chieftain 

 made a most admirable speech, in which he was followed by Mr. 

 Prestwich, both these gentlemen being among Prof Morris's earliest 

 and most attached friends. In returning thanks, Mr. Morris (who . 

 was most heartily cheered) made a most touching and eloquent 

 speech, in which he referred to his early Geological labours and 

 travels, nearly thirty years ago, in the company of Murchison and 

 Prestwich. Mr. Prestwich afterwards read a letter just received by 

 Mr. Hearn, the Secretary, from the venerable Prof Sedgwick, ex- 

 pressing his regret that the infirmity of years prevented his being 

 present, but assuring Mr. Morris of the cordial esteem and regard 

 which he entertained for him and for his scientific labours. The 

 usual vote of thanks to the President, Treasurer, and Secretary of 

 the Morris Testimonial Fund, terminated the proceedings. 



