also the first entomological explorer of the Transkei and Basutoland, where he held official appointments. He was specially interested in the Diurnal Lepidoptera, and was a collaborateur with the late Curator, Mr. Roland Trimen, in his well-known work on South African Butterflies.
In the year 1875, the late Mr. Joseph Wolf painted, in his own inimitable and masterly style, a picture of the Labrador Falcon for his friend Mr. H.E. Dresser. For years past this picture has been a source of delight to the numerous friends of the well-known author of the 'Birds of Europe,' who, after their repeated requests that he would allow it to be reproduced, has consented to a small number of impressions being made by the three-colour process. The size of the reproduction, exclusive of margin, is 7¾ in. by 6½ in. Each impression will be numbered and signed by Mr. Dresser, and can be obtained from R.H. Porter.
The General Committee of the Marine Biological Association of the West of Scotland are in a position to offer the following prizes, to be called the "Fred. P. Pullar Memorial Prizes," offered by Sir John Murray, the Honorary President of the Association, in memory of the late Fred. P. Pullar:—
I.—A prize of £50 for a paper on "The Seasonal Distribution and Development of Pelagic Algæ in the Waters of the Clyde Sea Area."
II.—A prize of £50 for a paper on "The Reproduction, Development, and Distribution in the Clyde Sea Area of the Genera Nyctiphanes and Boreophausia."
III.—A prize of £50 for a paper on "The Formation and Distribution of Glauconite in the Deposits of the Clyde Sea Area and the Adjacent Seas of Scotland."
These prizes are open to investigators from any part of the world who conduct observations in the several subjects at the Millport Marine Station, and who produce, at any time before Jan. 1st, 1905, papers which, in the opinion of a Committee of three scientific men, to be nominated by the Committee of the Association and by Sir John Murray, shall be deemed of sufficient value to merit publication. Those proposing to work for any one of these prizes should make known their intention to the Secretary of the Association, Mr. John A. Todd, 190, West George Street, Glasgow, in order that the necessary arrangements may be made.
