REPORTS OF MEETINGS. 
8i 
atnttital Heport of t^t iSotamtal Settion of tfie 
Bristol jaraturaWsts’ Soctrtg, X879. 
The prevalence of wet weather daring the spring and summer caused the 
failure of much of the out-door work undertaken by the Section, and some of 
the weekly excursions were abandoned on this account. Good progress has 
been made however in preparing the MSS. of the F/ora of the Bristol Coal- 
Fields, 
In response to circular invitations issued by the Hon. Sec., a great deal of 
valuable material in notes and records has been furnished by the members of 
the Section, and much, also, by naturalists in the outlying portions of the 
district. This is now in process of examination and arrangement. 
The Sectional Meetings during the winter months have chiefly been devoted 
to the study of Structural Botany, under the able direction of the President. 
Illjwsical ant* Ci^emtcal Seetton* 
The following communications have been made to the Section during the 
year : — 
Oct. 28th, 1879. 
Dr. G. S. Thomson. — “On Hughes’ Induction Balance.” 
W. L. Carpenter, Esq., B.A.., B.Sc. — “ Some Observations on the Teaching 
of Physics and Chemistry in Canada and the United States.” 
Dec. 2nd, 1879. 
Dr. G S. Thomson—^ On Crossley’s Carbon Transmitter.” 
Francis J. Fry, Esq. — “On Mr. Crooke’s Recent Researches on Radiant 
Matter.” 
Jan. 29th. 
Mr. A. M. Worthington, M. A. — “ The Splash of a Drop.” 
April 27th. 
Professor W. Ramsay, Ph.D., F.R.S.E. — “ On the Cohesion of Liquids.” 
Dr. G S. Thomson. — “ On Balmain’s Luminous Paint.” 
Professor P. S^ Thompson, D.Sc. — “ On the Audiphone.” 
