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routine busines had been completed_, tbe chairman placed in the 
hands of the secretary (Geo. F. Fordham^ Esq.)^ the premium 
which the Society had awarded to Mr. James Buckman for his 
essay on " Phytography/^ and in so doing, requested him to 
convey to Mr. Buckman the especial thanks of the Society for 
his elaborate essay, which he said, would be submitted at an 
early meeting, and also for the uniform zeal which he had mani- 
fested in their affairs, and which he trusted would emulate others 
to follow his example. The treasurer then delivered the annual 
address, in which he reviewed the proceedings of the past session 
and demonstrated that the objects of the society had been fulfilled 
both in respect of their nature and general character, after which 
the members adjourned to supper together. 
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LOCAL GEOLOGY. 
2. Collections illustrative of the Geology, History and Antiquities 
of Camherwell. By Douglas Allport, printed for the Author, 
1841. 
We have to recommend that portion of the above work, des* 
criptive of the Geology of thie neighbourhood, as well worthy the 
perusal of scientific men, for, although brief, it is exceedingly 
well-designed, and contains much interesting information, both 
as to the stratification of the London basin, and the fossils which 
have been found — these are illustrated by well executed wood- 
cuts, which give additional value to the memoir. The introduc- 
tory portion of this section of the work, is excedingly well worth 
attention. ^' The strong prejudice,^^ says Mr. Allport, " which 
exists against topography generally, arises very probably from 
the fact that it seldom proceeds upon philosophical principles — 
the philosopher finds ^ all in all,^ and there is no reason why 
the local historian should not be a philosopher. History, indeed, 
