1897]. Scientific News. 365 
Dr. Britton discussed the subject, and remarked upon this instance 
of development of two divisions of a group along different lines, in this 
case through baccate and capsular fruits. He cited similar parallelisms 
in other families, tending to produce different resulting characters—as 
in Capparidacee ; and remarked that an indication of the lines along 
which these genera have been derived may be read in these characters. 
The second paper by Mr. A. A. Tyler, on “ The Nature and Origin 
of Stipules,” presented conclusions derived from studies extending 
through several years. The subject was treated at length in the light 
of geological, morphological, anatomical and developmental evidence. 
Discussing Mr. Tyler’s paper, which will shortly be published in full, 
Dr. Britton remarked that “ the outcome of this very important paper 
is most interesting; it emphasizes the significance of basal scales and 
those of buds and root stocks; and it is the more convincing, from the 
nicety with which it accords with the seemingly haphazard distribution 
of Stipules widely but irregularly here and there through the vegetable 
kingdom.” 5 
Mrs. Britton discussed the paper further, referring to the different 
phases presented in Fissidens. 
Of the remaining papers, that by Mr. Nash was read by title, and 
will appear in the Bulletin ; and that by Dr. Small was, on account of 
the lateness of the hour, deferred till the next meeting—Epwarp S. 
Burcess, Secretary. 
SCIENTIFIC NEWS. 
The New Westminster Daily Columbian (B. C.) informs us of the 
death of Mrs. Arce Boprneron, wife of Dr. G. F. Bodington, Medi- 
cal Superintendent of the Provincial Asylum for the Insane. Even 
the comparatively few who were aware of Mrs. Bodington’s illness, 
from pneumonia, had no idea of there being any immediate danger. 
In fact, her illness was very brief, scarcely five days, and no dangerous 
symptoms were developed until Sunday. All that loving care and 
medical skill could do was unavailing, and, on Monday, February 15th, 
death released a noble soul from its bodily sufferings. 
The deceased lady, who was a native of Suffolk, England, came to 
the Province, with her husband, about ten years ago, and, after a short 
residence in Vancouver, they removed to Hatzic, where the doctor en- 
gaged in farming, in connection with a country practice. About two 
