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the extreme hinder end of the mesenteron,—in other words, into 
the urodæum (Gadow). 
“ Probably about the same time that the nephric groove was 
being converted into the nephric canal (segmental duct) the 
roctodæum was being invaginated. e latter would push 
before it the posterior orifice of the nephric canal. 
“ The nephridia themselves appear to be of mesoblastic origin. 
It is possible that the Archinephros extended throughout the 
Pp 
preaoeen in the Eeoa a the segmental 
duct in ontogeny is not Son a difficulty, as it can be 
para alleled W many other o 
“On the hypothesis iust PPRS out the nephridia always 
open by their original epiblastic pores,—primitively, directly to 
the exterior; secondarily, into a canal separated from the epi- 
blast: also the ar na aan teas could be equally effectively func- 
tional throughout the whole period of its modification.” 
ANTHROPOLOGY. 
Folk-Lore.—No other branch of anthropology is making \ 
more rapid progress than Folk-Lore, “or the popular gg RE 
of observed facts and the customs aisle therefrom.” rR 
Temple is the last to develop a scheme of the abject, on the 
spirit basis, as applicable to India. Itis so comprehensive that 
it is given below in full, and may be easily adapted to any area: 
SPIRIT BASIS OF BELIEF AND CUSTOM. 
: I. RELIGION. 
A. Spirit- Worship. 
Ancestor-worship. 
Ancestors become ——— 
Spirits as guardian 
Badges or Peaki 
Spirits are mortals. 
Spirits cause disease ə 
Effects of this belief. 
nts intended to scare spirits. 
Articles which scare spirits : 
Fire, - Breath, Colors, 
Water, Beating, Brooms, Coral, 
* Metal, = * Canes, ross, 
Urine, -- Blood, Circles, Crown, 
oAsches,... Bead,  — Clothes, ancing, 
