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in Japan, had been merged into one, with the title of "Committee
for Seismological Observations," Mr. G. J. Symons being appointed
Chairman, and Mr. C. Davison and Mr. J. Milne Secretaries of the
new Committee. The Committee for the application of Photography
to Meteorology were anxious to obtain photographs of lightning,
rainbows, halos, etc.
As regards Geological Photographs, it was stated that Mr.
Osmund Jeffs, the secretary to the Committee, had wished to resign,
but had been persuaded to retain his post for another year, Mr.
W. W. Watts having consented to act as co-secretary during that
time, and afterwards to become sole secretary. Mr. Jeffs, however,
would always be glad to forward any photographs that might be sent
him, and to give information to any persons who might desire to
help the Committee. And Mr. Sowerbutts hoped Delegates would
remember that platinotype photographs were the best to send, as
those printed by the bromide process often faded.
Some discussion took place on the desirability of an exchange of
photographs between the Corresponding Societies, and the practical
difficulties attending it. The best plan seemed to be that mentioned
by Mr. A. S. Reid, according to which a photographer was appointed
who received the negatives taken by members of a local society, and
forwarded as many copies as were desired at a small fixed charge.
Persecution of the amateur was thus avoided.
The amount and quality of the geographical teaching in schools
of all kinds was discussed at considerable length. Mr. Sowerbutts
(Manchester Geographical Society) stated that the General Com-
mittee of the British Association had been asked to permit the
appointment of a Committee to examine into, and report upon, the
teaching of geography in schools of every class.
Mr. Hartland, who appeared as the representative of the Ethno-
graphical Survey Committee, mentioned the many ways in which the
Corresponding Societies could render valuable assistance, and was
warmly supported by the chairman, Dr. Garson. The work of this
Committee is, indeed, unique in its variety. Besides physical
measurements, and observations on the colour of the hair and eyes,
etc., of the local population, there is a wide field for the amateur
photographer, for those interested in folk-lore, linguistic peculiarities,
place-names, local variations in tastes and habits, and the preserva-
tion of ancient monuments. As regards the last-named subject,
Mr. Hartland stated that he had just received a letter from the