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in plants than to botanists properly so-called, though among them 
not a few may be accused of greediness. 
Mr. R. Prodtor communicates a paper on “ The Photographic 
Eyes of Science,” or, in other words, on the use of photography 
in astronomical research. 
“ A Farewell Appearance ” is “ a dog-story for children.” If 
its author were so disposed he might write a true and sadder 
dog-story, — of a little girl at Crouch End who has become hope- 
lessly mad from fright caused by a dog jumping at her in the 
street, and who, in one of her paroxysms, lately tried to kill a 
younger sister with a knife. The story, however, would not be 
for children, but would be an appeal to the conscience of dog- 
worshippers. 
Reasons demanding an Answer. An Inquiry into the Basis of 
what is commonly called Christianity. London : W. P. 
Collins. 
An examination of this little work does not come within the 
province of the “Journal of Science.” 
