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the 'Maple Lung' as a Substitute for Yeast," Mr. John Stewart. 

 INIarch 3r(l, ' A Chemical View of the Metallic Minerals," Rev. Prof. 

 Marsan ; " Note on ifonotropa nniflora," Dr. Baptie. March 10th, 

 "The Puma or Mountain Lion," Mr. Lett; RepoH of Ornithological 

 Branch; "Some New Species from the Trenton Formation," Mr. W. 

 K Billings ; " Note on an Abnormal Specimen of Cali/pso borealis," 



Mr. Fletcher. 



Elementary Lectures.-These were arrangeil to form, as far as pos- 

 sible, a consecutive course, while at the same time treating of as many 

 branches as was found desirable. They were held every Monday 

 afternoon, commencing January 17th, and ending 14th March. They 

 were adapted es|)ecially for those entering upon the study of Natural 

 History, but were instiuctive and interesting to all who were- present. 

 The subjects and lecturers were as follows : " Insects Destructive to 

 our Native Trees," Mr. Harrington ; " Local Geology," Mr. H. M. 

 Ami; " Our Introduced Weeds," and "Geographical Distribution of 

 our Native Trees," Prof. Macoun; " How to Identify Minerals," Mr. 

 Brumell ; " The Forms of Leaves," and " The Forms of Flowers," Mr. 

 R. B. Whyte ; "Leaf-eating Insects," and "Flower Insects," Mi\ 

 Fletcher. 



The Librarian's report will show you that many valuable publica- 

 tions continue to be received, principally in exchange for our Transac-^ 

 tions. 



A committee has been appointed to confer with tie cui-ator of 

 the Museum of the 0. L. and S. S., in regard to the specimens for which h& 

 may have accomodation. Some valuable specimens have been already 

 promised to the Club to be placed in the Museum. 



Transactions No. 7 (Vol. II., Part III.) have been printed and 

 the volume is now completed. This part consists of 89 pages, and con- 

 tains the valuable papers and rei>orts read during the winter course of 

 1885-86. The two volumes contain in all 646 closely-printed pages,, 

 with eight plates descriptive of new species. They constitute a record 

 of the Natural History of this locality, which is unapproached by any 

 other in Canada, and which is probably equalled by few places on this 

 continent. 



The Council has, however, to txpress its regret that the publication 

 of this number was unavoidably delayed, so that it was only ready for 



