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TRANSACTIONS OF THE PLYMOUTH INSTITUTION. 
SOME OF OUK PLYMOUTH SEAWEEDS. 
BY MR. G. C. BIGNELL, F.E.S. 
(Read 31st October, 1889.) 
After an account of the reproduction and distribution of sea- 
weeds, the lecturer gave a short description of, or made observations 
on, specimens exhibited by means of the lime-light lantern. 
THE FORMATION OF LOCAL VARIETIES OF 
A SPECIES. 
BY MR. W. F. R. WELDON, M.A. 
(Read 7th November, 1889.) 
The lecturer considered the formation of local varieties of a 
species, and the way in which our knowledge of the variations 
of individuals bears upon the mode of formation of such local 
varieties. This question was illustrated by a short account of the 
variability of certain fishes and Crustacea. 
LAND TRANSFER 
SYLLABUS OF LECTURE BY MR. J. Y. WOOLLCOMBE. 
(Read 14th November, 1889.) 
Scope of paper. Sketch of changes in method of transfer from 
time of Edward I. Present system. Suggestions for improving 
present system. Registration as an alternative. Reasons for the 
failure hitherto of registration in this country. Requirements. 
Simplicity and consequent cheapness. Certainty. How far 
registration provides these. Miscellaneous points. Compulsion. 
Publicity. Guaranteed or indefeasible title. Boundaries. In- 
surance fund. 
