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A MEETING of the Executive Committee having charge of the whole arrangements for the approaching visit of the British Association to Sheffield was held the other day. In connection with the Guide Book it was reported that contributions were arranged from Prof. Green, Mr. Arthur Jackson, Mr. E. Brittain, Mr. G. R. Vine, Mr. J. D. Leader, and others. It is proposed to issue the guide books at vs. each, and they will contain scientific and other information suitable for visitors and residents. Dr. Sorby stated that a number of eminent men from foreign countries, including representatives from Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, the United States, and other parts of the world, had accepted invitations to take part in the meetings in Sheffield. These distinguished visitors will represent different branches of science; and from France the British Association is this year to be honoured, after the lapse of a long period, with the presence; of the President of the Academy of Sciences, M. Daubrée. The Mayor (Ald. Ward) is to give a banquet to a number of distinguished guests in the banqueting hall of the Cutlers' Company on Saturday, August 23. A reception is to be given by the Master Cutler and Cutlers' Company, which will take place in the Cutlers' Hall on Thursday, August 21. A soirée is to be arranged by the local committee for the Tuesday following, also in the Cutlers' Hall. The arrangements for the excursions are being actively carried out. The Duke of Devonshire has invited a limited number of Members of the Association to a luncheon at Chatsworth. Earl Manners has invited a number of excursionists to luncheon at Thoresby, with the additional offer that they should be driven round the forest and park afterwards. Sir Joseph Whitworth has offered hospitality to a party of excursionists visiting Darley Dale and the district, and a similar offer has been made by Mr. F. C. Armitage, as regards a party exploring Arborlowe. The Rev. A. W. Hamilton-Gell invites a number of excursionists to Stanton-in-Peak, with the promise that they should see Router Rocks and other places of interest. Sir John Lubbock is to be asked to give an address at Arborlowe on the interesting Druidical remains there to be seen. Generally the arrangements were reported to be in a very satisfactory state.