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Societies and the Control of Plant Extermination," which gave rise to
considerable discussion.
Mr. R. H. Whitehouse, of Belfast, afterwards read a paper on "The
Best Means of Preventing the Extinction of Local Species." After dis-
cussion on this paper, the Chairman submitted the following resolution
of the Council on the subject in these terms :—" That the British Associa-
tion for the Advancement of Science deplores the rapid destruction of
fauna and flora throughout the world, and regards it as an urgent duty
that steps should be taken by the formation of suitably placed reserves
or otherwise, to secure the preservation of examples of all species of animals
and plants irrespective of their economic or sporting value, except in cases
where it has been clearly proved that the preservation of particular
organisms, even in restricted numbers or places, is a menace to human
welfare."
This was seconded by Sir Edward Brabrook, and agreed to. The
Chairman then drew the attention of the Conference to fresh evidence
which it was desired to gather regarding the working of the Wild Birds'
Protection Acts, and suggested that the various societies represented
ought to be able to furnish valuable information to the Departmental
Committee, which it was understood would shortly be appointed.
Cordial thanks were accorded to Mr. Wilson for the report, and for
having represented the Club as Delegate.
Mr. Percy Thompson read a paper entitled "On the occurrence of
Rhaxella-Chert in the Epping Forest Gravels" [Printed in the present
part].
Very considerable discussion was carried on by the President, Mr.
E. T. Newton, F.R.S., and Mr. Dalton, F.G.S.
Mr. Thompson presented specimens of the rock to the Museum, and
he was heartily thanked for them and the paper.
Mr. S. Hazzledine Warren, F.G.S., read "Notes on the Plant-seeds
found during the excavation of the Romano-British Barrow on Mersea
Island, Essex."
The subject was illustrated by lantern-slides.
Mr. Warren was thanked for his communication and the meeting closed.
MYCETOZOA SEEN DURING THE CRYPTOGAMIC
FORAYS IN EPPING FOREST.
[18th October and 8th November 1913].
By Miss GULIELMA LISTER, F.L.S,
THE expedition of October the 18th was taken from Theydon station,
through the copses and meadows of the Birch Hall estate, and
through the Forest from near Debden Green to Monk Wood and
High Beach. During the ramble, nineteen species of Mycetozoa were
found. The following is the list of their names, with notes on their habits,
etc.
Badhamia utricularis Berkeley. The orange plasmodium was seen
spreading in a fan-like network of veins over a fallen bough, but no
sporangia were found.