SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS AT MEETINGS. XXV. 
would be torn by the violence of the waves. 'The 
tentaculocysts form part of an apparatus by means 
of which the animal is automatically so steered 
that it shall never sink or swim to depths greater 
than those where food is obtainable, and shall never 
rise nearer to the surface than is safe. In calm 
weather they will be brought nearer to the surface 
than in rough weather. ‘The mechanism of the 
apparatus was explained. 
The ninth and last meeting of the Society for the 
Seventh Session took the form of a Field-Meeting to 
Bromborough, Dibbinsdale Woods and Raby Mere, on 
June 24th, 1893. Dr. Ellis kindly acted as guide, and an 
enjoyable afternoon was spent. After tea a short business 
meeting was held, Prof. Herdman in the chair, when on 
the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Dr. Ellis, and 
supported by Mr.W. J. Halls, Dr. John Newton, M.R.C.5., 
was elected President for the ensuing session. 
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