TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
Vol. YL. 
PAGE. 
The Natural History of the German People. 
Dr. John Beddoe, M.D., Pr.A.S.L. 1 
On the Origin of Species in Zymotic Diseases. 
David Davies, M.R.C.S. 4 
Personal Experience of the Deep-Sea Dredging Expedition in H.M.S. 
Porcupine, from Falmouth to Lisbon, in July, 1870. 
Wm. Lant Carpenter, B.A., B.Sc, F.C.S. 9 
On the Strata composing the Shores of Waterford Haven with 
especial reference to the occurrence of Llandeilo Fossils in that 
Locality. 
Fort-Major Thomas Austin, F.G.S. 12 
On the Development of the Carboniferous System in the Neigh- 
bourhood of Edinburgh. 
E. W. Claypole, B.A., B.Sc. 21 
On some Gravels in the Valley of the Thames in Berkshire. 
E. W. Claypole, B.A., B.Sc. 28 
Mustard and the Mustard Plant. 
W. W. Stoddart, F.C.S., F.G.S. 35 
The Natural Phenomena and Productions of the Polar Eegions. 
C. F. Eavis. 40 
Among the Forest Giants of Australia. 
(Translated from the German.) Adolph Leipner. 48 
On the Hostworm, or Larva of Sciaria Militaris. 
Adolph Leipner. 52 
Proceedings of Geological and Entomological Sections. 59 
