E. Ray Lankester blackballed by Linnean Society. Another election planned. Would JJW use his influence in Lankester’s favour?
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E. Ray Lankester blackballed by Linnean Society. Another election planned. Would JJW use his influence in Lankester’s favour?
The review of EBT’s book ["Primitive Man: Tylor and Lubbock"] in the Quarterly Review [137: 40–77] last year contained a false and malicious attack on CD’s son George. CD knows it was written by St George Mivart. CD wishes to take every opportunity to say how false a man he considers him to be.
Seems to be in error about the nests of the two flycatchers.
On the petition by scientists regarding vivisection and plans for presenting it in Parliament.
Sir John Lubbock’s advice on draft of petition on vivisection. Agrees with Lubbock’s opinion that a bill would be more effective – but the more the subject is stirred up, the better.
Arrangements to meet a Duke [unidentified] at High Elms [Lubbock residence].
Explains that the plant is not consuming the flies, but that they die becasue they get stuck in the flowers when fertilising them.
Has signed John Wesley Judd’s certificate.
Hopes his wife, Thereza Mary Story-Maskelyne, will not forget about the meeting at the Linnean Society on 3 February; feels E. R. Lankester’s case is very cruel.
Asks that enclosed letter be posted for him.