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of age to the Geological deposits. The evidence of a pre-Pliocene or
earlier river-system is discussed. The pre-Upper Glacial age of the valley
is proved by the position of the Upper Boulder Clay in the valley, by the
buried Channel of Drift, and by the Glacial disturbance upon the spurs
of the plateau, projecting into the valley. Evidence is adduced of the
presence of a large "ox-bow" lake at Sudbury, and the age of the "cut
off" is discussed.
Indications are given of the work required upon the post-glacial
deposits and remains of Man in the district. A short account follows
of the post-glacial changes in the history of the river due to subsidence,
tidal deflection, &c. Historical modifications. Gradient curves, velocity,
&c., of the Stour and its tributaries are added.
The paper was illustrated by lantern-slides and drawings on the
black-board.
A discussion was carried on by Mr. W. Whitaker, F.R.S., Mr. Dalton,
F.G.S., and Mr. Percy Thompson, and a cordial vote of thanks was
accorded to Mr. Boswell for his paper.
Mr. Arthur Wrigley gave viva voce some particulars of a "Fossiliferous
Exposure of London-clay at Chingford" (printed in the present part).
His remarks were illustrated by a series of specimens obtained in the
locality, a set of which he proposed placing in the Museum. A vote of
thanks to Mr. Wrigley concluded the meeting.
THE 442nd MEETING.
Saturday, 28th November 1914.
The second meeting of the Winter Session was held as usual in the
Technical Institute, Stratford, at 6 o'clock, Mr. S. Hazzledine Warren,
F.G.S., President, in the chair.
New Members.—Mr. G. Topham Forest, The Temple, Witham, was
elected an Ordinary Member, and Mr. H. Norman Gray, F.S.I., 334
Commercial Road. E., was chosen by the Council an Associate of the
Club, under Rule xi.
Dr. M. C Cooke.—The President announced with deep regret the
death of Mordecai Cubitt Cooke, M.A., LL.D., Assoc. Linn. Society, &c.,
which occurred at Southsea on 12th November. Mr. Cole said that
Dr. Cooke was one of the first Honorary Members of the Club, and had
been the principal "Conductor" at the first "Fungus Foray," which
was held at Loughton on 2nd October 1880, the year of the foundation
of the Society, and for many years he was the leading spirit at these meet-
ings. Mr. Cole added that he had already communicated to Miss Cooke
suitable expressions of the sorrow felt at the death of this distinguished
English botanist, who had always been a firm friend of the club.
On the motion of the President these expressions were confirmed and
ordered to be recorded in the minutes.
Oyster Spat.—Mr. Walter Fox sent for exhibition, and for the
Museum, a very interesting series of examples of "Oyster Spat" from
Mersea Island. The fishermen said that spat had been lately more
plentiful than for many years past.