62 PROCEEDINGS OF SOCIETIES. 
Fellows as to their species or other information ; it being intended 
y Mr. 
Francis Darwin: (1) The theory of the growth of cuttings, illus- 
trated by observations on the Bramble (Rubus fruticosus) ; and (2) 
On the means by which leaves place themselves at right angles to 
the direction of incident light. 
January 20th, 1881.—The Rev. J. M. Crombie, F.L.8., in the 
chair.—Several portfolios of British Sea-weeds, elegantly prepared 
by Mr. F. W. Smith, of 5, Clifton Villas, Falmouth, were exhibited 
uld.—A new form of microscopical cabinet, 
M. . Hillhouse, F.L.S,, of Cam ridge, was 
explained by him, its compactness and portability, &¢., rendering 
it advantageous to teachers. — Mr, T. 
further summarised and grouped in such a way as were to remain 
true till the present day. Blume’s labours must always take a high 
