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LTV. MISCELLANEOUS SCIENTIFIC INTELLIGENCE. 
1. The Cambridge Natural History, vol. iii. Molluses, by A. 
H. Cooks, pp. 1-460; figures 1-311, Brachiopoda, Part J, 
Recent Brachiopoda, by A. E. Surpiey, pp. 461-488 ; Part LI, 
Paleontology of the Brachiopoda, by F. R. Rexp, pp. 489-512; 
jigs. 312-834.—This is a fresh, modern, popular treatment of the 
interesting Natural History facts about Molluscs, well illustrated 
by figures, mostly original, taken from specimens in the Cam- 
bridge University Museum of Zoology. The subjects more fully 
illustrated are those of variation, abnormal forms and organs of 
sense and the dentition of Gastropods: there is also an interest- 
ing series of illustrations of characteristic species of the several 
land regions of distribution. The chief elaboration is regarding 
Gastropoda and Pelecypoda, the other groups of Mollusca and 
the Brachiopoda are little more than repetitions of such treat- 
ment as was given in the old Woodward’s “ Manual,” and later in 
Paul Fischer’s Conchyliologie. The character of the book is well 
indicated by the motto, quoted from ‘“ Middlemarch,” placed on 
the inside of the title page. “Why, you might take to some 
light study: conchology, now; I always think that must be a 
light study.” Ho 8) We 
2. American Association for the Advancement of Science.— 
The preliminary announcement of the forty-fourth meeting of the 
American Association was issued May 20th. The meeting, as 
before stated (xlix, 327), is to be held at Springfield, Mass., from 
August 28 to Sept. 7. Full information is given in the circular 
in regard to all the special arrangements for railroad rates, local 
accommodation, excursions, etc.; the general program is also given 
for the sessions of the several sections under their respective vice- 
presidents with the subjects of the addresses by the latter. A 
list is added of the affiliated societies which will hold summer 
meetings in Springfield, as the Geological Society, Aug. 27 and 
28, the Chemical Society on the same dates, etc. The retiring 
president is Dr. Daniel G. Brinton of Media, Pa., and the presi- 
dent-elect Professor E. W. Morley of Cleveland. The address to 
be delivered Thursday evening, August 28, by Dr. Brinton will 
be upon “The Aims of Anthropology.” ‘The citizens of Spring- 
field are making every effort to arrange for the entertainment of 
their visitors. Information on any points connected with the 
meeting may be obtained from Prof. F. W. Putnam, permanent 
secretary, Salem, Mass.; or in reference to local arrangements, 
from the local secretary, W. A. Webster, Springfield, Mass. 
OBITUARY. 
JOSEPH GRANVILLE Norwoop, M.D.,L.L.D., died in Columbia, 
Mo., May 6, 1895. He was born in Woodford County, Ky., 
Dec. 20,1807. He began life as a printer in Lexington, Ky., 
