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showing the differences between vernal and autumnal broods of this insect, 
Linnseus described them as distinct species, naming them V. levana and 
V. prorsa. Since his time they have always been regarded as distinct, 
until last year, when their specific identity was placed beyond all doubt, 
by rearing several individuals from the egg. 
ZOOLOGICAL SECTION. 
February 13th, 1868. — The President, Dr. Henry Fripp, in the 
Chair. 
Mr. A. Leipner occupied the evening with a Discussion on the 
Classification of the Mammalia, with special reference to the several 
systems proposed by Cuvier, Owen, Huxley, and Dana. After pointing 
out the great advance made by Cuvier's system on those which preceded 
it, he went on to explain the characteristics of the above four systems,, 
pointing out the advantages and short comings of each. 
BOTANICAL SECTION. 
Thursday, February 20th. — On this occasion the members were 
entertained by Mr. W. Sanders, F.R.S., F.G.S., President of the Parent 
Society, at his residence, Richmond Terrace. 
Subsequently the adjourned Annual Meeting was held, at which Mr. 
Sanders presided. The Honorary Secretary presented the audited 
Accounts for 1867, showing a small balance in hand, and made a statement 
relative to the probable expenses for the current year. On the motion of 
Mr. Halsall, seconded by Mr. Derham, the usual subscription of One 
guinea was voted to the library fund. Mr. J. W. Clarke proposed, and 
Mr. Derham seconded, " That Mr. Leipner, as President of the Section, 
and Mr. Yabbicom, as Honorary Secretary, be requested to continue their 
services for the present year," which was carried unanimously. 
Mr. Leipner mentioned a communication from a gentleman relative to 
a specimen of Wellingtonia, nine years old, which, being [transplanted, 
