Comments on paper by Francis Darwin ["Glandular hairs of the common teasel", Q. J. Microsc. Sci. 17 (1877): 169–74, 245–72].
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Comments on paper by Francis Darwin ["Glandular hairs of the common teasel", Q. J. Microsc. Sci. 17 (1877): 169–74, 245–72].
Thanks R. I. Lynch for his MS on Averrhoa.
Thinks "mum" comes from shutting the mouth repeatedly as a sign of wanting to eat.
Thanks BvC for his letter and will read the references concerning instinct.
"I can see that the discussion of the Philosophy of Evolution is at present very important."
Writes as a trustee of the Down Friendly Society to ask whether the Bank will act as their agent in withdrawing funds from the National Debt Office.
Makes suggestions regarding statement on potato experiments to be published in Daily News.
THF is seeking advice regarding the selection of an entomologist to carry out some duties [apparently pest destruction].
Passes judgment on photo of embryological interest.