Zoology

The Regius Professor of Zoology at Glasgow University gave this lantern lecture on the reef and some of its animal inhabitants

This lantern lecture by the Director of the Scottish Marine Biological Station, Millport, dealt with the life and contrivances of animals living in the sand

The lecturer gave a short talk on seals as a commentary on Dr Fraser Darling's film on the grey seals of Mull - which he exhibited

This lecture by H.M.Inspector of Fisheries for Scotland traced the evolution of this industry from earliest times and also gave an idea of how salmon were preserved for transport before the days of canning and freezing. The various kinds of traps for the

This paper appears in the III series, volume twenty, page 70 - 'Thomas Watling Limner of Dumfries'.

After describing the physiography of the sea bottom between Arran and the mainland, the tides and the currents, he gave an account of the spawning grounds of the herring and sketched their life history. He then showed how they were fished, and went on to

Mr A. Duncan, Gilchristland, who has made an extensive study of this subject, gave a very interesting lecture on "The Humble Bee", illustrating his remarks by various specimens which he brought with him. As the lecture was in general terms with no local a

A very interesting paper was contributed on this subject, dealing mainly with Mr Beattie's own experiences when accompanying the herring fishers of the Firth of Clyde and also with the boats fishing for hake, etc., from Fleetwood. For the first time in th

Mr Duncan gave an account of several months' travel in Western Thibet, with an account of the flora and fauna of the region. His lecture was illustrated by a sketch map of the district he had traversed and also by lantern slides of various flowers and shr

Some modern animals and their ancestors, mention only.

This lecture dealt mainly with the evolution of present day types of animal and plant life, particularly the elephant. The illustrations were mainly from models based on measurements of fossil remains, etc.

Dr. Ritchie's lecture, which was illustrated by many fine lantern slides, dealt with the climatic conditions, plant and animal life when man first appeared in Sctland as evidenced by his implements, weapons, and food remains. Some eight or nine thousand y

This was an open meeting, attended by the general public and senior pupils of the Dumfries Academy.
Professor Kerr showed by admirable lantern slides various devices for concealment by colour and shape adopted by many different species of animals. The le

Three valuable papers were read at this meeting - 'The Science of Fresh Water Lakes', by Mr W.H. Armistead, 'Some Plant Notes', by the Chairman [Provost S. Armott] and 'Reminiscences of the Stewartry' by Mr C. Marriott, M.A. It is to be regretted that the