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THE Akhbar published a programme of the excursions which have been arranged for the next session of the French Association at Algiers on April 14. The excursions are very numerous, and are classified according to the length of time required for their completion. One of the most attractive in the vicinity of Algiers is the tomb of the Kings of Mauritania; Laghouat and the desert is one of the most protracted, and requires eight days for its completion. The travellers will enjoy unexampled facilities for visiting the country. The seat of the French Association is 76, rue de Rennes, Paris. Applications are to be made to M. Gariel, Professor of Physics to the Ecole de Medicine, permanent secretary. A reduction of 50 per cent. has been granted by the railway companies; the arrangements made for the sea passage will be published in proper time. An influential local committee has been established in Algiers. M. Chauveau, Professor to the Veterinary School of Lyons, has been appointed president of the session; the vice-president is M. Janssen.