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Nottingham Literary and Philosophical S0ciety.— Natural Sciences Section.—January 9th.—Mr. J. Burton, F.R.M.S., read a paper on "Monads." The paper was based on the researches of Dallinger and Drysdale, and treated of the life history of several of these "forms" or genera. January 16th—A paper on "Teredos or Wood-boring Mollusca," was read by Mr. B. Sturges Dodd, (and not as erroneously stared, p. 27, on December 19th, 1877.) January 23rd.—A paper was read by the Hon. Sec., Mr. I. Morley, on "The Geological Structure of Derbyshire," illustrated by maps, sections, fossils, and rock specimens. January 30th.—General Microscopical Meeting.—The President of the Section, Mr. Edwin Smith, M.A., gave an interesting account of the construction and management of the microscope. Numerous objects were viewed under microscopes. February 20th—Mr. B. Smith, M.A., read a paper on "The Geology of the Isle of Wight," which was illustrated by lantern views.

Nottingham Naturalists' Society.—February 6th,—"Notes on Collecting and Preserving Natural History Objects," by Messrs. C. Musson and L. Lee, illustrated by mounted specimens. February 13.—Microscopical Evening. Lecture on "Stomata; their forms and use," by Mr. L. Lee.

Rugby School Natural History Society.—February 9th.—First meeting this term. Mr. G. Jones, School House, was elected secretary. A practical paper on "Pupa-digging” was read by Mr. J. Lea, in which some of the ordinary maxims of the art were criticised in the light of practical experience. A paper was also read on "Humming Birds," illustrated by sketches. The Rev. T. N. Hutchinson exhibited the Telephone, giving a short explanation of the principle. Those present then tested the instrument by experiments, which were completely successful.

Severn Valley Naturalists' Field Club—February 19th.—The annual winter meeting was held et Bridgenorth. The following officers were appointed for 1878—President, Mr. T. Martin Southwell; Vice-Presidents, the Rev. F. A. Mather, Mr. R. H. Colley, Mr. J. G. P. Smith, Mr. A. Mathias; Honorary Secretary, Mr. Rowland W. Ralph. The following Field Meetings were fixed:—Malvern, June 4th, 5th, and 6th; Hawkestone, July 2nd; Ellesmere or Welshpool, August 6th. A beautiful collection of New Zealand ferns was exhibited by Mr. Southwell.

Tamworth Natural History, Geological, and Antiquarian Society.—February 4th. Mr. W. Wright Wilson, F.L.S., M.R.C.S.}}, delivered a lecture on "Light, its Sources and Effects," illustrated by well-executed diagrams. Interesting experiments were shown in connection with the lecture by Monsieur Morand.

Communications received from S. L. M., Huddersfield, (thanks;) T. P., Stroud, (will appear in next number;) C., Nottingham, (anonymous communications not admissible.}

We have several articles and letters in type, which for want of space we are obliged to hold over till nex0t month.

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