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he made no enemies, yet many friends, and those who knew him best 
unanimously declare that his daily life was that of an upright man. 
R. B. Moors, 
A. E. HEeicHway, sf Committee. 
A. J. Howe, 
A PHosPpHoRESCENT Funeus.—There are a number of species of 
Fungi which emit light when in the dark, and among them are at least - 
two common forms belonging to our flora, viz: Polyporus sulfureus, 
Fr., and Panus stypticus, Fr. The former has long been known as a 
phosphorescent species, but it is believed that the phenomenon has 
not been before noted in the latter. While putting away some 
collections last autumn, I noticed that the specimens in one corner of 
the box emitted a faint bluish light, which was found, upon examina- 
tion, to come from the hymenial surface of Panus stypticus. The 
specimens were still moist, and continued to emit light, till quite dry. 
Davis L. JAMEs. 
Lrectures.—-The course of ten lectures on Botany, by Prof. Joseph 
F. James, the custodian of the Society, which concluded on August 
11, 1883, was more successful than the Executive Board had reason to 
expect. The late date at which the lectures began made the attend- 
ance smaller than it would have been had they commenced earlier. En- 
couraged by the favorable reception of these lectures, and believing that 
the society may do useful work in this direction, it is the intention to 
give a course of free lectures during the winter, upon General Zoology. 
A number have already been arranged for, and the programme will be 
shortly announced. It is the desire of the committee having the 
matter in charge that all members shall use their influence in securing 
a large attendance, for it is believed that by making the lectures 
popular, and by giving them as far as possible a local character, an 
increased interest in natural science will be fostered in the community. 
It is hoped that the committee will begin the lectures during the 
present month (October), and if the interest justifies it, another 
course on Geology, Mineralogy and Botany in January. 
f0G@E- The following numbers of the JouRNAL oF THE CINCINNATI 
Society oF Natura. History are desired by the Society : Vol. L., No. 
3.5; Vol. IL, No. 3; and Vol. III., No. 2. Any one having extra copies 
of the same for exchange will oblige by conferring with the Custodian 
or Librarian, 
