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The Genus Silpha, Linne — Rev. W. F. Johnson, M.A., F.E.S., and G. A. Lewcock 



Naturalists of the Day— John Jenner Weir, F.L.S., F.Z.S., F.E.S. 



Malacological Society of London . . 



The Mullusca of Nottinghamshire — W. A. Gain 



Mr. Dale on Nomenclature — Dr. Buckell 



Entomological Nomenclature — Mr. C. W. Dale 



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