364 JOURNAL OF THE PLYMOUTH INSTITUTION. 
Feb. 10. Environment or Habitation ? 
A Chapter in the Theory 
of Evolution Mr. F. H. BatKwitu. 
» 17. The Meteorology and Olimats 
of Plymouth : Dr. MeRRIFIELD, F.R.A.8 
» 24. The Fossil Type of Man, in 
the Past and Present . Rev. J. Erskine Risk, M.A. 
Mar. 3. Louis XIV. and his Age . . Mr. D. Sater, m.a. 
», 10. Professional Experiences . Mr. J. N. Benyerr. 
» 17. On Criminal Responsibility . Mr. W. Squargs, F.RC.S., F.R.G 5. 
,» 24. Sir Francis Drake and the 
Plymouth Corporation . Mr. R. N. Wort, r¥.G.s, 
», 981. Notes on Charles Kingsley . Mr. W. PENGELLY, F.R.S., F.G.S. 
The whole of the Lectures announced on the cards were read 
and discussed, and in addition to these Mr. R. N. Worth read a 
paper on ‘Sir Francis Drake and the Plymouth Corporation,” 
which excited much interest. 
Eleven lecturing members, twenty-nine associates, two lady 
associates, and two junior associates, have joined the Society 
during the year, the numbers now on the lists being seventy-six 
lecturing members, one hundred and twenty-eight associates, 
twelve lady associates, and two junior associates. 
The Society has to regret the loss, by death, of one of its 
lecturing members ;—the sad fate of Mr. Elliot Square must be 
in the memory of us all. 
On the 10th April, 1880, the members and associates dined 
together at the Royal Hotel, when about seventy gentlemen were 
present. 
The anniversary meeting was held on the 3rd May; during the 
evening the following short papers were read ; viz. : 
‘‘Traces of the Siege of Plymouth at St. 
Budeaux and elsewhere” . : . Mr. R. N. Wort, F.c.s, 
“On some Flint Flakes, ete., from Devon 
and Cornwall,” recently presented to 
the Society by the Secretary . . Myr. Francis BRENT. 
At this meeting it was resolved, “That at the town public 
meeting, to be held at the Guildhall on Friday, 7th May, to 
consider a proposal to erect a high-level bridge from below the 
Camera on the Hoe, an amendment should be moved by Mr, C. 
Spence Bate and Mr. Pike.” This amendment was carried by a 
large majority. 
