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spots, which were at first only sensitive, in the same manner as 
protoplasmic processes of a nervous nature inwards, which came 
into connection with nervous processes from similar cells placed 
r 
. American Association for the Advancement of Science, Bos- 
ton Meeting, August 25 to September 1, 1880.—The twenty-ninth 
ested auditors in the several sections, we must conclude that it had 
@ scientific value never before equalled. e arrangements of the 
Local Committee were so thorough that all the machinery of the 
meeting moved smoothly, and completely met the numerous 
wants of such an occasion. : 
e Institute of Technology, and the Boston Natural History 
 cduvdaiont space for all the sections, 
t s cour- 
teous treatment everywhere. Free luncheons of the most taste- 
ful and ample character were served daily in the Gymnasium 
