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view of the geology of the world at large, and in the references to geological 
literature will find a useful guide to a wider knowledge. We wish the 
A. B. B. 
publishers the large circulation which the work deserves. 
Selections from the Philosophical and Poetical Works of Constance C. JV. Naden. 
Compiled by Emily and Edith Hughes. London : Bickers and Son. 
Birmingham : Cornish Brothers. 
Miss Naden’s works are well known to our readers, and their merits are so 
universally recognised that it is unnecessary to say one single word in praise 
of them. It was a happy thought which induced the Misses Hughes to 
prepare this charming book of selections. They are derived from all Miss 
Naden’s published works; her two volumes of poems, and her prose works 
issued since her much deplored death. The extracts have been selected 
with great skill and discrimination, and they will do much to make a wider 
circle of readers acquainted with the philosophic insight, power of giving 
lucid expression to abstruse thoughts, and the literary excellences of the 
greatest local genius of modern times. The book is well printed and 
handsomely bound. E. W. B. 
BIRMINGHAM NATURAL HISTORY AND MICROSCOPICAL 
SOCIETY.— Biological Section, November 14th. Professor T. W. Bridge, 
M.A,, in the chair. Mr. T. V. Hodgson exhibited a specimen of Salpa 
mucronata-democratica, the asexual form, and Halyclistus octoiadiatus, these 
forming part of a series now being issued by Messrs. Sinel and Co., of Jersey, 
together with a descriptive journal ; also a specimen of Pyiosoma. 
Mr. R. W. Chase exhibited a beautiful collection of platinotype enlargements 
of photographs, taken from cases of British birds in his collection. 
Mr. A. H. Martineau exhibited male and female specimens of a Mosquito 
(Culex annulata), from Solihull. Mr. T. V. Hodgson then read a paper on 
“ The Organisation of Science,” as a reply to a pamphlet by “ Free Lance.” 
A discussion followed, and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the 
author.— Geological Section, November 21st. Mr. J. F. Goode in the 
chair. Mr. Marshall exhibited specimens and photographs of remarkable 
sandstone rocks from “ Garden of the Gods ” (Colorado). In the absence of 
Professor Bridge, Mr. W. E. Collinge delivered an address on some 
Palaeozoic fishes, more particularly with reference to the lateral canal 
system of our vertebrates. Professor Bridge sent for exhibition a cast of 
Pterodactylus crassirostris. 
December, 1893. 
