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results of his researches upon the functions of the 
foot in the Conchifera, in a paper well illustrated 
with diagrams and living specimens. 
At the April meeting, Mr. A. Noble, introduced 
the subject of Sewage utilisation, in a paper, which, 
advocating strongly the use of dry earth as a 
disinfectant, gave rise to much discussion ; at the 
conclusion of which Dr. H. Fripp, gave a brief outline 
of his investigations into the structure of the eye in 
the Cephalopod MoUusca. 
In the Entomological section but few papers have 
been read, the meetings having been usually occupied 
with the exliibition and interchange of specimens. 
Mr. E. 0. Eeed, who was the Secretary until his 
departure from England, read, in December, a paper 
on the Entomology of Australia. At the January 
meeting, Mr. G. Harding gave an account of the 
Bychidae, and in February, Mr. J. Barber read a 
paper on the wings of insects. 
The Botanical section has done great good, by 
disseminating a knowledge of the science under the 
direction of its president, both in the Botanical 
walks and at the evening meetings, where specimens 
have been compared and named, and practical 
instruction given in the use of the Microscope for 
botanical purposes. This section has also undertaken 
to form a herbarium for the use of all members of the 
Society. 
The Geological section has devoted itself chiefly to 
a systematic study of the various fossils characteristic 
