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The very handsome black-spined Platymerus may be 

 named in compliment to the Kev. Alexander Kobb, Old 

 Calabar, who recently sent Dr Smith the new ganoid fish 

 before referred to, and many other specimens of much in- 

 terest — 



Platymerus Rohbianus, n. s. 



It measured nearly If inch in total length, by T 6 o-ths of an 

 inch across the abdomen. The hemelytrse measured l x 2 ^ths 

 inch in length. The thorax above is covered with various 

 strong projecting spines, and three or four small spines pro- 

 ject on each side from the lateral margins of the abdomen. 



The usual Committees for special investigations during 

 the summer, were appointed. A vote of thanks was given 

 to Mr George Logan, on his resigning office, for his valuable 

 services while Convener of the Dredging Committee. 



Thanks were voted to the office-bearers, and the Society 

 adjourned to the beginning of next winter session. 



Erratum. 



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